Am I eligible to participate in Disney’s Armed Forces Salute?

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1. Colleen says

   12 January 2019 at 15:59

   Hello, I saw that army reserves does not need to be active duty to be eligible for the military discount. Is that correct? My husband is in the army reserves and is currently serving his last two years inactive. IRR. He has not been discharged yet since he has not completed his contract. Is he eligible for the armed forces salute discount? Thank you.

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   • Steve says

     12 January 2019 at 16:49

     Hi Colleen,

     Current members US Military Reserves are eligible for the Disney Armed Forces Salute. That is those who are part of a unit and perform duty for pay and points.

     The IRR is not eligible, as they are no longer in the military, they are civilians (because they got out) who are told to keep their uniforms in case they are ever called (they never have been).

     So I’m a little confused. Is you husband a current participating member of the Army Reserve? Or are you saying he was active duty and is now IRR?

     If he is IRR he is not eligible, but if he is actually in the Reserves he is.

     If he isn’t eligible there is the this one discount available for non-retired veterans which is from Shades of Green. It is only for the months of January and September. Here is my post with details including what documentation is required: http://www.militarydisneytips.com/Shades-of-Green/Non-Retired-Veterans.html

     Hope this makes sense and helps

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     • Colleen says

       12 January 2019 at 17:28

       His contract is for 6 years active, 2 years inactive. He is currently serving his 2yrs inactive. He has not completed his military obligation, so he has not been discharged yet from the army reserves. On this site, I clicked on “General Armed Forces Salute Questions.” Then I clicked on “Am I eligible to participate in the Armed Forces Salute?” There is says in bold print “

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       • Steve says

         12 January 2019 at 18:23

         Hi Colleen,

         I see, he has an enlistment for 6 years, 4 active and 2 IRR. The key word in your reply is “Inactive” that means he is not participating in the military. If you are not participating you are not eligible. The eligibility for this is set by the Department of Defense.

         He has been discharged from the Army, there is no formal discharge from the IRR, the ID just expires and that’s it.

         Your comment clipped off so I did not see what text you were referring to, but the only bold print on this page is “in place of the member (not in addition to)” under spouses.

         Check under Not Eligible Are:

         But he is definitely eligible for the Shades of Green program I linked to with his DD-214 that he received when discharged from active duty.

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         • Colleen says

           12 January 2019 at 18:29

           Here is the text that got clipped off from my last reply.
           On the website:
           Am I eligible to participate in the Armed Forces Salute?
           “Eligible Service Members” are:
           “Active” i.e. current members of the US military from the Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Coast Guard, Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Reserve and Guard DO NOT need to be on active duty orders (or show any active orders)!

         • Steve says

           13 January 2019 at 08:15

           OK, thanks I see. That text is not from this page as you indicated, rather another.

           That page was older, I’ve made it match this one so hopefully there is no confusion. Thanks

           *“Active” i.e. current*, means Currently Participating for Pay and Points, which the IRR does not do as they were discharged from active duty, are not a member of a unit, and do not participate regularly for pay and points. They are not current.

           Don’t forget about Shades of Green’s offer for non-retired veterans.

2. Kim says

   29 June 2021 at 20:22

   How to explain… I see that an ex spouse after years of supporting the military and their spouses careers, once again gets kicked to the curb. One more benefit that is taken from the spouse upon divorce. The military gets these special rates at the Greens, however the ex who spends years of service with that staff are not eligible. I find this prejudiced. The ex has the children under age or grown. yet none can use the benefit. The military spouse gets to continue on as usual with or without a new spouse. I find this unfair and unjust

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   • Steve says

     30 June 2021 at 09:57

     Hi Kim,

     I understand your frustration!

     The DoD sets these rules. I recommend you contact your elected representatives.

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