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By Kelly Tyko
Veterans Day Deals Active, former military can also save throughout the year
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ETERANS DAY HONORS THOSE who have given their service
to our country, and loads of retailers, restaurants and online stores have special deals, discounts and freebies for veterans and active-duty military (and in some cases, spouses and immediate family can qualify, too). Veterans can claim these deals by showing a military identification, and many businesses may also accept discharge papers, Veterans Administration cards and veterans organization membership cards as proof of service. Online retailers often use third-party verification services, such as SheerID, to confirm eligibility. “More and more brands are giving back to the military community by providing exclusive offers to those who have served our country,” said Jake Weatherly, SheerID CEO. “We’re privileged to help brands across the country honor the brave women and men of our military, on Veterans Day and throughout the year.” Here’s a roundup of some establishments offering ongoing military discounts and special Veterans Day perks:
DEALS AND DISCOUNTS
A.C. MOORE Get 15 percent off your total purchase, including regular and sale items, every day. ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Get 10 percent off regularly priced items for in-store purchases for active-duty, reserve and retired service members, as well as all veterans receiving VA benefits, spouses and dependent children up to age 18. AT&T Qualified active-duty military, reserves, National Guard, veterans and spouses of active-duty and deceased service personnel can get 15 percent off monthly service charges on eligible plans. BASS PRO SHOPS Members of the military receive a 5 percent discount every day. BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS Get 10 percent off entire in-store purchase for active
duty, reserve, retirees, veterans, spouses and dependent children. CABELA’S Members of the military receive a 5 percent discount every day. CHAMPION Save 20 percent on most online purchases after verifying military service at champion.com. FOOT LOCKER Save 20 percent on most online purchases after verifying military service at footlocker.com. GENERAL MOTORS Through the GM Military Discount program, members of the military receive discounts on new GM vehicles, as well as other cash offers at gmmilitarydiscount.com. HANES Save 20 percent on most online purchases after verifying military service at hanes.com.
THE HOME DEPOT Active-duty military, veterans, National Guard and reserves, retirees and disabled service members and their spouses get a 10 percent daily discount. JOANN FABRIC AND CRAFTS Military service members and their families are eligible for a 15 percent year-round discount. LOWE’S Get 10 percent off eligible purchases every day for active military personnel and veterans. Enroll at lowes.com/ military. MICHAELS Every day, military, veterans, spouses and families can get 15 percent off entire purchase and sale items. In-person only. NIKE Active, veteran, retirees, reservists and spouses and dependents of active personnel get a 10
percent military discount at nike.com as well as in Nike, Converse and Hurley stores. OLD TIME POTTERY Get a 10 percent discount every day for active duty, retirees and veterans. O’REILLY AUTO PARTS Get an in-store discount of 10 percent off the retail price of most items for active duty, reservists, retirees and veterans. Immediate family members of active duty or veterans are eligible for discount if they have a governmentissued dependent ID card. PEP BOYS Get a 10 percent discount every day for active and retired military. RACK ROOM SHOES Save 10 percent on in-store purchases on Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and every Tuesday throughout the year.
SAM’S CLUB Through Jan. 31, 2020, when active and retired military, veterans and their spouses join the Military Membership club, they get a free $10 gift card. To redeem this offer in-store, print out the offer details from samsclub.com. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Active military and veteran reservists, as well as their spouses, receive a yearround 15 percent discount. T-MOBILE The military plan offers 50 percent off family lines for all military and veterans. Learn more at t-mobile. com/military. VERIZON Get $15 off select plans or 15 percent off other eligible plans. Learn more at verizonwireless.com/ military. — Kelly Tyko is a guest editor for Reviewed.com, a USA TODAY content partner.