I think there are many great benefits we get as retired Mil, everytime I get on a West Jet or AirCanada flight and don't have to pay for baggage. For all ex guys look up the Victory Services Club in London, I have a membership there and stayed in 5 star accommodation in Mayfair for less than a third of what it costs at a high end hotel for two weeks last Sep. I served 39 years and continue to serv and expect nothing in particular but am always grateful if the odd perk is thrown my way!! The yanks and Brits are particularly generous to us Canucks!!