A longtime friend of mine got a desk job working for the DoD, and subsequently was issued a military ID. He now makes sure to ask everywhere he visits if they have a military discount, even if it means saving him 20 cents. 

Honestly I can't quite explain why it bothers me. I've never served, I'm not the one losing any money, and it is up to the business if they want to give a military discount or not. I guess it just feels disingenuous because I wouldn't consider him 'military' just because he is employed by the DoD.

I haven't said anything to him and don't think I would (especially since it is such a small thing), but I'm genuinely wondering if people think this is just me being a jealous asshole and making excuses for it. 