Process changes for IDs of retired, dependent civilians

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh. --  Retired Air Force civilians and current Wright-Patterson Air Force Base civilian employees are eligible to sponsor their dependents for Wright-Patterson AFB identification cards that allow their dependents use of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities. In the past, to acquire these IDs, the sponsor and dependent first visited the Civilian Personnel office to fill out paperwork and then went to Pass and Registration to get the actual ID card printed.

This procedure has now been streamlined to provide a one-stop process. All work will be performed at Pass and Registration, Area A, Bldg. 286, by the 88th Security Forces Squadron. To ensure the applicants are kept out of heavy traffic flow periods and to guarantee that dedicated personnel are available, 88 SFS requests the sponsor first call 937-257-3914 to schedule an appointment. The dependent ID cards will be issued Monday through Friday, 2 to 4 p.m.

It is important that the sponsor and all dependents attend the appointment; each having a Social Security number and all appropriate documentation:

- The sponsor must have a valid common access card.

- A spouse needs photo identification, Social Security card, certified birth certificate and a certified marriage certificate.

- A widow or widower can sponsor her or himself by bringing photo identification, a certified marriage certificate, death certificate of former spouse, retirement SF-50 of former spouse or proof of annuity receipt by widow/widower.

- A dependent child age 10-21 requires the parents' certified marriage certificate (or adoption decree,) certified birth certificate and photo ID (if available.)

- A disabled child 21 years old and above needs the parents' certified marriage certificate (or adoption decree;) documentation to verify disability or incapacitation; certified birth certificate; letter from Social Security Administration stating that the child is ineligible for Medicare, Part A; statement that the child is unmarried and photo ID (if available.)

Please note that this process change has no impact on retired military. They will continue to follow their standard procedures for acquiring ID cards for themselves and their family members.