1983. USAF dorms had beer vending machines. Cans, 50 cents. Also in that time period, at "locally owned" establishments, a DD-2 (your ID card), was all it took

1983. USAF dorms had beer vending machines. Cans, 50 cents. Also in that time period, at "locally owned" establishments, a DD-2 (your ID card), was all it took to buy a drink. Even if you were 18.