VT Freebie Girl: Military Discounts

Listed below are stores/services that offer military discounts.

At checkout (or call ahead) ask if the store offers a military discount, the stores listed below might be participating locations only.

If there is a store/service not listed below, that doesn't mean the company doesn't offer a discount, just politely ask if they do or not.

You don't have to be active for 95% of these offers, veterans are able to take advantage of these discounts as well.

A military id is required for most if not all of these discounts

Stores:

AC Moore- 10% discount
Aeropostle- 10% discount
Apple-The Apple Federal Government and Military Employee Purchase programs is available to Military personnel, National Guard and Reserve, and their families, along with employees of the federal government. You can get a military discount on iPhones, iPads, iPods and Macs through Apple’s Military/Government Purchase Program.
Banana Republic- 10% discount
Bass Pro Shops-Starting on the 15th of every month, for 1 week, active duty and retired military members receive a 10% discount
Best Buy- 50% off Geek Squad, 10% discount at participating stores
Champs Sports- 20% discount off regular priced items
Charlotte Russe- 10% discount
Dicks Sporting Goods
Eddie Bauer- 15% discount
Express- 10% discount
Footlocker- 20% discount off regular priced items
Gander Mountain- 5% discount
GNC
Home Depot-10% discount
Hot Topic-10-20% discount
Kohls- 15% discount
Lowes-10% discount
Macy's- 10% discount every first Tuesday of the month
Nike- 10% discount
Old Navy- 10% discount
Pac-Sun
Payless- 10% discount
Timberland- 15% discount
Tommy Hillfiger- 10% discount
Spencers-10% discount
Zales-10% discount with military id, not valid on clearance

Restaurants:

Applebees-10% discount and free meals on Veterans day
Boston Market- Veterans Advantage members receive a 20% discount
Buffalo Wild Wings- 10% discount
Burger King- 10% discount
Chevy Fresh Mex-Military members who visit Chevys in uniform and present a valid military ID receive 20% off.
Chick-fil-A- 10% discount
Ci-Ci's
Dairy Queen- Up to 50% off discount, discount varies by store
Denny's
Dunkin Donuts
Fuddruckers- 10-15% discount
Golden Corral
Hard Rock Cafe- 15% discount
I-Hop
KFC
Moe's
Texas Roadhouse- Up to 30% off depending on owner
Texas Steakhouse- 10% discount with military id

Activities:

Check your local state park website to see if you can get free/discounted state park admission

Vermont State Parks- A veteran who has been honorably discharged from active duty in US armed services are eligible for a lifetime day entry pass into the parks called the Green Mountain Passport ($2).

National Parks- Free Annual Pass ($80 value) for U.S. Military
Movie Theaters:

AMC
Cinemark Movie Theaters- Discounted movie tickets with military id
Essex Outlets Cinemas (VT)- Discounted movie tickets with military id
Regal Cinemas- Discounted movie tickets with military id
Fandango

Attractions:

Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
Most museums offer a discount
Busch Gardens-Free admission
Hershey Park
Lego Land- 23% off, free second day

Golds Gym- 20% off memberships
24 hour Fitness

Vehicle:

Auto Zone-10% discount
Advanced Auto Parts- 10% discount
Jiffy Lube- 15% discount
Meinike-10% discount
Midas - 10% discount
Pep Boys Military Discount-Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday active-duty and retired military customers can receive a 10% discount at local stores
American Car Craft-Enter promo code HERO-20 to receive 20% off custom stainless steel auto accessories
Geico Insurance- Varies by state and location

Car Rentals:

Ace- 15% discount
Alamo-Discounted rates. Those traveling on military orders also receive a Collision Damage Waiver and no additional driver fees.
Avis Car Rental-U.S. Military and Federal Government employees get free collision/LDW insurance coverage, no underage driver fees, unlimited mileage and competitive rates on official business or personal.
Budget Car Rental-Discounted rates with offer code BCD U088801 when booking a rental car online.
Enterprise- Discounted rates
Hertz Car Rental- Discounted rates
Penske- 10% off
Thrify Car Rental
National Car Rental- Discounted rates

Hotels:

AmericInn- Discounted rate with military id
Best Western-Discounted Rates
Cambria Suites- Discounted Rates
Choice Hotels
Comfort Inn- Discounted Rates
Comfort Suites- Discounted Rates
Courtyard Marriot- Discounted Rates
Double Tree
Ecolodge- Discounted Rates
Fairfield Inn & Suites- Discounted Rates
Hyatt Hotels-Active duty military members receive up to 50% off room rates at 20 of its resorts in the U.S. and Caribbean. In addition, military members receive up to 20% off food purchase. Call for details.
La Quinta- Discounted Rates
Mainstay Suites- Discounted Rates
Marriot- Discounted Rates
Motel 6- 10% discount
RedRoof Inn- 15% off discount
Sleep Inn- Discounted Rates

Travel/Vacations:

American Airlines-For more information, call American Airlines Reservations at 1-800-433-7300
Delta Airlines- Discounted fares may be available. Contact reservations at 1-800-221-1212 for more information.
US Airways
Amtrak- 10% discount towards regular fares
Greyhound- Discounted rates
Armed Forces Vacation Club-The Armed Forces Vacation Club allows active duty and retired military members to book 7-night accommodations for only $349 a week to help them reconnect with family members after a deployment or long stint in the military.
Beaches by Sandals-U.S and Canada Military members and their families save an extra 10% at Beaches resorts.
Blue Star Museums-Members of the Blue Star Museum program offer free admission to military members and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Visitors must present a military ID for free admission.
Clipper Vacations, Pacific Northwest travel- Use the promo code HERO while booking online, members of the military and one guest receive discounts on vacation packages in the Pacific Northwest.
Delta Vacations
Disney Parks
Disney Cruise Lines
Walt Disney World Resort-Now through September 24, 2014, active and retired personnel can purchase four-day tickets with Park Hopper option for $169 each
Great Wolf Lodge & Indoor Water Park-10% discount for military members, retired military and their families. Book online using the offer code HEROES. A valid ID or badge is required at check in. Police, Fire and EMS workers can also take advantage of this discount.
GuideToMilitaryTravel.com-Military families can get great discounts on selected travel destinations within the country. Be ready to provide valid identification and/or documents.
Nickelodeon Suites Resort- 20% discount
Norwegian Cruise Lines-10% discount

Phone Services:

AT&T Wireless Discount- 15% off on mobile phone services. Mention FAN code 4085530.
BaseOps.Net-Save up to 80% on your phone bill with affordable military phone cards you can use when calling to and from locations as far as Iraq or Afghanistan.
Verizon Wireless- 15% discount on monthly plans $35 and above and 25% off accessories.
Sprint-15% discount off plan
T-Mobile- 15% discount off plan

Weddings:

Alfred Angelo Bridal Boutique- 15% discount on a bridal gown with militray id
Brides Across America Military Bride Wedding Gown Giveaway- Multiple bridal retailers and wedding dress designers work with this organization to provide free wedding dresses to military brides. Special wedding dress events are held throughout the year where they giveaway wedding dresses. Check out their site for a listing of the next free wedding dress event in a city near you.
DreamStone- Enter code USTROOPS at checking out, military members receive discounts on engagement rings.
JJ’s House for Wedding Dresses- Military discounts for wedding dresses and wedding accessories
Moissante Bridal- 5% off the purchase of an engagement ring
Wedding Rings Depot- 10% discount using the code MILITARY at checkout.
White Flash Engagement Ring Discount- 1% discount on engagement rings or diamonds. Enter promotional code “Military Discount” at checkout. Note: The website asks to send proof of military ID. It is against the law to send a photocopy or reproduction of a military id.

Online offers:

Antique Jewelry Mall-With a valid military ID or military e-mail address, military members receive 5% off all jewelry purchases. You must place your order by phone, Skype or e-mail to receive the discount.
A Story Before Bed-Military members facing deployment are eligible to receive a free recordable storybook.
Audio Geeks-Active Duty, Veterans, Retirees, Reservists and Dependents receive a 15% discount. Use promo code USMIL15 at checkout.
Best Bully Sticks- Get discounts on cat and dog supplies by sending an email to bbinfo@bestbullysticks.com from your US military email address. You will be sent a promo code which you can use to get discounted rates.
BuildASign.com-Free welcome home banner
Eders.com-Active duty, retired or honorably discharged members of the US Military get FREE membership to the Professional Bowhunter Buyer’s Club. Members are entitled to 4-45% when purchasing archery and bowhunting equipment from eders.com or bowhuntingoutlet.com. Call 516-656-0808 for more details
Dell
Hewlett Packard