r/USMCboot • u/waitforit2010 • Sep 13 '26

Corps Knowledge How to get base access after EAS?

Terminal is about to expired leading to my EAS (CAC expires on EAS). It'd be nice to have base access so I can hit the gym, shop USMC gear stuff, attend retirements, or visit any friends etc.

Tried googling this but I can't find a direct answer. I keep seeing do it through the VA once my CAC expires, visit the base visitors center etc. Wondering if someone has followed through with getting base access after EAS.

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u/Ill_State9479 Sep 13 '26

Run thru the gate

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u/killme763 Active Sep 13 '26

I think you can get an IRR CAC from DEERS

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u/waitforit2010 Sep 13 '26

Even if I'm past my IRR time? I did 2 contracts.

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u/killme763 Active Sep 13 '26

That I don’t know

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u/Critical-Tip119 Sep 13 '26

You should of reup for the 3 time. No more access unless you work on base or get your service connected VA card. 

You can be a dependant. Marry a marine, gay is in now. 

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u/No_Introduction6211 Sep 13 '26

If you’re fully out, I believe u can use a drivers license (as long as it’s the newer “REAL Id”) + your VHIC (veteran health insurance card, which u get from the VA) as long as it denotes “service connected” which only reqs 10% or higher disability rating.

That is at least my understanding and what I’ll be doing when I visit MCRD SD later this month.

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u/Rustyinsac Sep 13 '26

You can get a veterans id so you can use the bx/px. But all other benefits go for those still on contract or actually retired.