“The military exchanges have been ramping up their stock and shoring up their websites’ capability as they prepare to launch the Veterans Online Shopping Benefit on Nov. 11, potentially opening up their online, tax-free stores to millions of new customers.  “‘We’re trying to cram thousands of products online as quickly as possible,’ said Capt. Bruce Brown, head of Coast Guard Community Services Command, which includes the Coast Guard Exchange System.  Brown made the remarks Oct. 24 during the annual convention of the American Logistics Association.  “More than 235,000 veterans had been verified to begin shopping at the online military exchange websites as of Oct. 30, but it’s estimated that 18 million new shoppers are eligible for the benefit, which was approved by the Defense Department in January.  It’s available to all honorably discharged veterans of U.S. armed forces; veterans should visit www.vetverify.org before trying to shop, to verify their eligibility.”  Click here to learn more about this benefit.