Sponsoring Guests

Disabled Veterans With A VA Health Identification Card

IAW DoDM-5200.08 Volume 3, AFMAN 31-101 Volume 3, Installation Perimeter Access Control, Veteran Health ID Card Holders will adhere by the following:

VHIC Card Holders:

  • Will be 100% ID checked
    • Registered in DBIDS
    • Identity proofed and must pass fitness determination
  • VHIC must have listed:
    • Service Connected
    • Purple Heart
    • Former Prisoner of War (POW)
  • Required to present another form of official government/state ID/passport in conjunction with VHIC
  • Allowed 5 accompanying individuals
    • Trusted Traveler privilege is not authorized for VHIC holders
    • Special Functions Agreements are not authorized for VHIC holders.
    • Accompanying individuals must have a valid government/state ID/passport
    • Will be identity-proofed and must pass fitness determination
    • Will be issued an AF Form 75, Visitor Pass

Veteran Caregivers:

  • Must have a Veterans Affairs Caregiver letter
  • Will be identity-proofed and must pass fitness determination
  • Will be registered in DBIDS
  • Allowed 5 accompanying individuals
    • Individuals will be registered in DBIDS
    • Accompanying persons 18+ will be identity-proofed and must pass fitness determination

Guests without an approved government-issued credential or state driver’s license compliant with the Real ID Act of 2005 are REQUIRED to provide a second form of identification prior to being granted installation access. Click HERE to find out more about the REAL ID ACT OF 2005.

Bellows AFS ID Card Policy Update

Personnel with expired IDs WILL NOT BE PERMITTED on Bellows Air Force Station. There are NO exceptions to this policy.

  • DoD CAC holders MUST have a current, unexpired ID card
  • Any authorized ID cardholder with an expired ID card MUST be accompanied by a sponsor with a valid, unexpired ID card