Do You Have Military ID?
I’m used to being asked for my military ID. I need to get on post, shop at the PX, and pick up my meds at the hospital. I also have to use my ID card to access my computer at work (we’re a 21st century military!!)
Today is Anissa’s 12th birthday. That means a lot in our church. For the first time, she will be in the Young Women’s program instead of the Primary children’s program. She can start babysitting younger kids (though I don’t think she’s quite ready for that responsibility). 12 is about the next best thing to Sweet 16 I think, though I may just be a man and wrong about that.
For Anissa’s birthday cake, she wanted a Cold Stone Creamery cake. For dinner, I took her to one of our favorite restaurants, Red Robin, and then we went to CSC for the cake. I was still in my uniform since Emily picked me up from work and we went straight to the restaurant to beat the crowds.
I’m not shy about asking for a military discount. If a business is willing to give one, I’m willing to take. Every dollar saved can go towards something more important – like more CDs!! So, I asked the guy if they had a military discount, knowing full well they do since we go there about once or twice a month. He was a new employee so he had to ask and went into the back of the store. I quickly shoved my hands into the Peanut Butter Ice Cream tub and plowed into my face while he wasn’t looking…just kidding. Anyway, he comes back and says that they have a 10% military discount.
“Can I see your military ID?” he asked me. I simply stared blankly at him for about five seconds in my nicely pressed camouflage uniform and clean shaven face. Through the corner of my eye, I saw Emily suddenly look up and turn to me with that “did he just ask for your ID?” look in her eyes.
I got a good laugh out of that as he realized what he had just said and then applied my discount. I asked him if he was sure he didn’t want to see my ID. After all, I could have stolen this uniform, gotten a military style haircut, and just be pretending to be this worn out and tired!
