newport dave Posted August 8, 2015 #26 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Princess (UK) state 20 years, for Brit vets, may be different then for USA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I did 9 yrs in the RAF and get Military OBC no problem. Just email/fax of the relevant info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted August 8, 2015 #27 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The link previously posted in very clear sadly, 20 years service to qualify Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You need to read the 'Veterans' part, not the 'Retired' part. I take it she did more than 2 years. q Retired personnel Retired personnel defined as A) enlisted personnel or officers with a minimum of 20 years of service, B) medically retired, or C) 100% disabled. Please provide a copy of the following: U.S.: BLUE Uniformed Identification Card (front and back of card) Canada: NDI 75 Record of Service Identification Card or CF75 Certificate of Discharge UK: Appropriate proof of service issued by the MOD q Veterans with an honorable discharge Veterans with an honorable discharge serving a minimum of 2 years or 6 months in an active war zone , or an educational discharge if within 90 days of their normal separation date in any of the applicable service divisions listed above. Please provide a copy of the following: U.S.: DD 214. Please ensure that Social Security Number has been crossed out. Canada: VAC (Veterans Affairs Canada) Health Identification Card UK: Appropriate proof of service issued by the MOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted August 8, 2015 #28 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Princess (UK) state 20 years, for Brit vets, may be different then for USA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I did 9 yrs in the RAF and get Military OBC no problem. Just email/fax of the relevant info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinzkonig Posted August 8, 2015 #29 Share Posted August 8, 2015 She wasn't in an active war zone, or educational discharge,, left on marriage only Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted August 8, 2015 #30 Share Posted August 8, 2015 She wasn't in an active war zone, or educational discharge,, left on marriage only Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Read the GREEN highlighted bit. The 6 months in a warzone are for people who did LESS than 2 years. Believe me, I did 9 years, none in an active warzone and always get the OBC. It's Princess' dodgy wording which is confusing you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinzkonig Posted August 8, 2015 #31 Share Posted August 8, 2015 True, misread the post, can try I guess, not sure if would get mine and hers though , worth a shout Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted August 8, 2015 #32 Share Posted August 8, 2015 True, misread the post, can try I guess, not sure if would get mine and hers though , worth a shout Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Both people in the cabin are entitled to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UandMe4Ever Posted August 8, 2015 #33 Share Posted August 8, 2015 It also states you qualify as long as you served 6 months or longer and were honorably discharged....You need to forward your DD214 to your agent who will forward to Princess. Your brother and his wife should EACH qualify for the military on board credit, depending on the length of their cruise. 10 days = $100 p/p, $50 p/p 5 days, $250 for p/p for 14+ days. Don't let them wait to close to sailing so they can apply it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted August 8, 2015 #34 Share Posted August 8, 2015 True, misread the post, can try I guess, not sure if would get mine and hers though , worth a shout Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk If they had a comma after the 2 years, it would read more clearly and make more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crows nest club Posted August 8, 2015 #35 Share Posted August 8, 2015 She will get it I'm sure. As explained my dh only did his national service and he got it and still does. Just apply and I'm sure it will be forthcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewLady Posted August 8, 2015 #36 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The link previously posted in very clear sadly, 20 years service to qualify Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Not so. My husband gets it for his Brit National Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted August 9, 2015 #37 Share Posted August 9, 2015 This is a fantastic perc only on Princess so a big thank you from our veterans. I sent in my DD214 copy showing I was a veteran of the US Army and they now automatically put my veterans OBC on every cruise reservation. Every veteran gets it so if both pax in the cabin are veterans, both get the OBC. For those of us in the USA, all it takes is a DD214 with the veterans block checked. Incidentally the last CEO of Princess who instituted this fantastic perc was a Viet Nam veteran and an enlisted grunt in country. He is very active in veteran organizations particularly those concerned with Viet Nam vets. For the unknowing: a grunt is military talk for an enlisted infantry soldier, backbone of the army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louden Posted August 9, 2015 #38 Share Posted August 9, 2015 For Canadians it is simply one application providing the "Certificate of Service". The benefit is automatically applied to subsequent cruises like the US members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted August 9, 2015 #39 Share Posted August 9, 2015 This is a fantastic perc only on Princess so a big thank you from our veterans. Absolutely agree:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted August 9, 2015 #40 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I agree. Princess does have the best Veteran recognition program. I believe most of us Veterans will agree it goes deeper than an OBC. Than you Princess and to all that have served and to those still serving. I salute you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruz-OR Posted August 9, 2015 #41 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Believe this is a Carnival Corp perk so all the lines owned by Carnival provide the Military OBC not just Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted August 9, 2015 #42 Share Posted August 9, 2015 [quote name='Cruz-OR']Believe this is a Carnival Corp perk so all the lines owned by Carnival provide the Military OBC not just Princess.[/QUOTE] We've never sailed Carnival but it's my understanding (I could be wrong) is Carnival gives you a military discount on selected sailings where as Princess gives you an OBC per sailing automatically for every Cruise you book once you supply them with a copy of your DD214 (one time only). Again thank you to all Cruise lines that offer the Veteran some sort of recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 9, 2015 #43 Share Posted August 9, 2015 [quote name='Cruz-OR']Believe this is a Carnival Corp perk so all the lines owned by Carnival provide the Military OBC not just Princess.[/QUOTE] You may be thinking about the Carnival Corporation shareholder OBC program which is valid on all of their cruise lines. I've never read of anything like the great veteran's OBC that Mr. Buckelew implemented on Princess on any other cruise line. [quote name='davekathy']We've never sailed Carnival but it's my understanding (I could be wrong) is Carnival gives you a military discount on selected sailings where as Princess gives you an OBC per sailing automatically for every Cruise you book once you supply them with a copy of your DD214 (one time only). Again thank you to all Cruise lines that offer the Veteran some sort of recognition.[/QUOTE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted August 9, 2015 #44 Share Posted August 9, 2015 [quote name='Prinzkonig']My wife does not qualify, she only served 14 years, it's 20 for OBC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/quote] [SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS][B]From the form:[/B] Veterans with an honorable discharge Veterans with an honorable discharge serving a minimum of [B]2 years[/B] or 6 months in an active war zone , or an educational discharge if within 90 days of their normal separation date in any of the applicable service divisions listed above. Please provide a copy of the following: U.S.: DD 214. Please ensure that Social Security Number has been crossed out. Canada: VAC (Veterans Affairs Canada) Health Identification Card UK: Appropriate proof of service issued by the MOD[/FONT][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted August 9, 2015 #45 Share Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Astro Flyer']You may be thinking about the Carnival Corporation shareholder OBC program which is valid on all of their cruise lines. I've never read of anything like the great veteran's OBC that Mr. Buckelew implemented on Princess on any other cruise line.[/quote] [SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Cunard automatically applies the credit from Carnival Corporation (others may as well, but no experience with any others).[/FONT][/SIZE] Edited August 9, 2015 by JF - retired RRT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted August 9, 2015 #46 Share Posted August 9, 2015 [quote name='Prinzkonig']My wife does not qualify, she only served 14 years, it's 20 for OBC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/quote] My reading of the T&Cs was that the 20 years applied to UK reservists. I did 22 in the TA so got the OBC:D. The 2 years etc. relates to full time service (National Service, regular army etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 9, 2015 #47 Share Posted August 9, 2015 [quote name='Cruz-OR']Believe this is a Carnival Corp perk so all the lines owned by Carnival provide the Military OBC not just Princess.[/quote] Strictly a Princess perk. Started by a Princess exec who was a veteran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted August 9, 2015 #48 Share Posted August 9, 2015 P&O now give Military OBC. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 10, 2015 #49 Share Posted August 10, 2015 [quote name='newport dave']P&O now give Military OBC. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk[/QUOTE] Thanks...good to know that's another thing shared from when it was P&O Princess. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted August 10, 2015 #50 Share Posted August 10, 2015 [quote name='caribill']Strictly a Princess perk. Started by a Princess exec who was a veteran.[/QUOTE] Alan Buckelew, Vietnam Veteran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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