Mike G,
Take your DD214 as proof into the Lowes Store, this is a one time thing. Lowes uses the DD214 to register you now for the Veterans Account. This gives you a 10% discount on every item you purchase. They will then reference your Veterans Account by the telephone number you provide for them, each time you purchase at check out.
There were a lot of low life's posing as Veteran to scam Lowes, so they used the DD214 to eliminate the scam artists.
I never have any trouble at Home Depot, they still accept our Military ID as proof at the check out counter.
Construction work on the new addition looks to be nearing an end, Train Layout work starts next weeK!
PCRR/Dave