I never got a veterans ID. Recently when I went to the DMV with my DD 214 and they are now sending me another drivers license with a vet designation. I had to do it because Lowes doesn't accept DD 214's to get 10 percent off anymore. I guess too many people were scamming them or some shit.
Here is a list of vet freebies:
http://themilitarywallet.com/veteran...and-discounts/