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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!
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Jacki
Thank you, I really needed a laugh.
Happy Birthday to Anissa!
The Grass Hopper
America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall.
Donna
Happy Birthday to Anissa!
That is funny about the kid asking for the ID !
Helen
Happy Birthday to Anissa!
dagamore
Happy birthday Anissa!
thanks i needed that laugh.
White Rose
That was just to funny. Amazing how people will open mouth before thinking about what they are saying
Course, some people type before thinking and don’t go back and read before sending as well.
Hummm.. still to funny!
Happy 12th birthday my dear young lady!
Anthony
Happy Birthday Anissa!!
Laura, A Military Mom
GREAT STORY, and Happy Birthday to your Daughter. It reminds me of the time I was on a Color Guard trip with #3 son his senior year of high school. All the parents and guard staff (about 12 of us) went to eat dinner after getting our kids settled in their guest homes. All of us being adults with most of us having Juniors and Seniors in High School we decided we could have alcoholic drinks, everyone ordered and at last the server came to me, after I ordered he asked for my ID! While everyone laughed I pulled out my ID and showed it to him…he kept his straight face after checking it…but it sure was fun to tell my husband that I was carded at 47!
Mominator
Happy Birthday to your daughter. She has the same birthday as my son. He turned 20 yesterday but was at his Annual Training so I didn’t get to talk to him, but we will be getting him an ice cream cake when he gets back. Wonder if I can borrow his “Military ID” to get it? LOL I don’t think his uniform would fit but the worn out and tired I can do.
Kat in ga
ROFLOL! Kinda reminds me of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upXayzBPuzM
Steve
Aren’t you in uniform when you arrive at the installation or the PX when they ask to see ID? Read Stolen Valor if you don’t think people would fake it for material gain.
chrisntx
LOL… here’s his sign…
Anyway HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANISSA! Hope you had a wonderful day.
Isaac
Nice story CJ.
I would have loved to see Morton on this though… lol.
ArmyReserveWife
How funny. My husband sent me your blog. It is nice to know we aren’t the only ones who love those two places!
Happy birthday to Anissa!
Finance NCO
Happy B-day Anissa!
Hey everybody, be on the look out for civilians dressed as military, looking for discounts at food establishments. They wear military uniforms, smell like the motorpool, ammo from the range, and have 5oclock shadow. They also say Hooah when you ask them would you like a table!
Support and serve!
Maggie
Happy Birthday Anissa!