Access is guaranteed only for active duty service members and their dependents, as per USO policy; however, others such as retirees, disabled veterans, and DoD employees may also be welcomed at some locations.
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Other methods of military airport lounge access include: United Club: Free access to active duty military members and their families taking a United operated flight on the same day. Present your military ID (or be in uniform), boarding pass, and sponsoring documentation. American Airlines Admirals Club: Free access.
Veterans Advantage members also are allowed to check two bags at no additional cost. JetBlue also offers a bag waiver for active-duty military traveling on duty and their families. These passengers can bring up to five free checked bags each (for both military members and dependents traveling on the same itinerary).
Flights are typically free of charge, but you should contact your closest Air Mobility Command passenger terminal or the terminal at the location you intend to depart from for specific information. Most terminals have a Facebook page where they post flight information, including their 72-hour flight schedule.
TSA PreCheck for veterans is only available through the traditional civilian process — veterans must apply online and then complete their enrollment in person. This is because once you leave the military, you're no longer subject to periodic reinvestigations.
JetBlue offers free checked bags for all service members, whether you're on active duty or a veteran. When traveling on orders, active-duty military personnel and their dependents will receive 5 free checked bags.
U.S. military personnel traveling in uniform can access domestic and international American Airlines Admirals Club locations, with the exception of the Airspace Lounge in San Diego (SAN) and the JAL Sakura Lounge in Honolulu (HNL).