I fully agree with that. The previous photo IDs were a much better idea. This CF1 card looks like a Diner's Club, a Walmart, or a Costco thing. There's no real thing there.
The issue with the previous card was that you had to serve 10 years before you were eligible for it. In the same way, you can't use your rank or your retired status until you hit 10 years. However, these little aspects of identity can mean a lot to someone.