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TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say

As of May 7, travelers must present a REAL ID or an accepted alternative, such as a military ID, to board domestic flights and access military bases.
This policy change followed the REAL ID Act implementation, but some military retirees with old-style IDs featuring indefinite expiration dates face acceptance issues at airports.
TSA personnel recognize military IDs as valid identification at security checkpoints, although retired military IDs are not specifically mentioned on the TSA's official list, and some retirees have experienced denial when attempting to use them.
TSA spokesman Dave Fitz clarified that Department of Defense identification cards, including those issued to retired military personnel, are permitted for use at security checkpoints even if they lack an expiration date.
The Defense Department is replacing old-style IDs with NextGen IDs by January 2026 to resolve these issues, but it remains uncertain how long old IDs will be accepted.

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TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say

A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States.

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