Branch 24 Monthly Meetings

Next Meeting:

Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 @1830

Annapolis Branch 24 meetings are usually the Second Tuesday of every month at 1830

100 Compromise St.

Annapolis, Md

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Next Generation USID Card

Military retirees are required to update their Uniformed Services Identification (USID) cards to the new Next Generation USID card by December 31, 2025. The paper-based USID cards with indefinite expiration dates will no longer be accepted after this date. The new cards are more secure and durable, incorporating features like plastic cardstock and enhanced security measures.

According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy.
It's important for military retirees/dependents/surviving spouses to know these old forms of ID will not be valid to access a military installation, and you will need issuance of the NextGen ID card. This will be true even if your old ID card has an INDEF expiration date on it - the ID will still be invalid. The deadline is 31 December 2025.

Based on this, we strongly encourage everyone with an old-style ID card to get a NextGen ID card now!

There are several ways to make an appointment to get a new ID card. (1). You can visit the RAPIDS ID Card Office Locator website to find the closest office and either call them to make an appointment or (2). schedule your own appointment using the website. https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ To make an appointment using this site select the “ID Card Office Locator & Appointments” block. - do it now!

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PACT Act and your Other VA benefits

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

Veteran and Military Year Round Discounts published by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Blog

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JOIN FRA24 Today!

The Fleet Reserve Association is the oldest and largest association representing enlisted Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel. Established in 1924, FRA's mission is to safeguard the pay, benefits, and entitlements of the active duty, reserve, and retired members of the Sea Services.

Membership in the FRA is open to all enlisted personnel of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Commissioned Officers of the Sea Services that have at least one day of prior enlisted service are eligible to join too.

Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Annapolis Branch 24 is home of Auxiliary (LAFRA) Annapolis Unit 24 and Fleet Reserve Club (FRC). The FRC also welcomes other Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces as FRC Associate Members.

Member benefits include parking while on the club premises, use of the waterfront club facilities (dining room, bar, meeting rooms, banquet facilities), and reciprocal membership with other Fleet Reserve Clubs for members who meet FRA eligibility requirements.

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