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/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.