[fintstone]

Lowes uses a third party service that verifies your status. If you account was older and had not been checked this way, they require new verification.

Now, when you request the discount in the store, they check your address against driver's license address. My accounts were messed up and I had several accounts for mil discount by different addresses and phone numbers. I had to fix this before I could get mine to work. One phone number and one address (same as on my driver's license)...and they verified the account online through the third party. The Omaha steaks discount (and others) work the same way.

It is a great discount/benefit and I appreciate it and use it. Not because I need the discount, as I am likely wealthy compared to may that work and shop there...but, because I appreciate being honored for my service. It is not all about the money...and I appreciate the reserved spots even more. I am well rewarded for my years of service already...and it is the thought that counts.