The Guide to the Best Freebies & Deals for Military Veterans

Every Veterans Day, businesses show their support for active military veterans and their families with free meals, special discounts, or free admission. However, there are plenty of freebies that veterans and active-duty military can enjoy all year long. Here’s a comprehensive list of some of the best deals available.

Food

• Coffee:

  • 7-Eleven: Free coffee or Big Gulp on Veterans Day.
  • Dunkin’ Donuts: Free donut at participating locations on Veterans Day with a valid ID, plus a sweepstakes for sending coffee to active military members.

• Restaurants:

  • IHOP: 20% off year-round for active and retired military members with a valid ID.
  • Applebee’s: Free meal from a limited menu on Veterans Day and 10% off year-round at participating locations.
  • Outback Steakhouse: 10% “heroes discount” for all service members, police officers, firefighters, and first responders with a valid ID.
  • Cracker Barrel: Complimentary pumpkin pie latte or double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake on Veterans Day for active and former military members.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings: 10% off meals at participating locations with a valid ID.

Insurance & Finances

• AARP: 30% off an AARP membership for veterans and active military members aged 50 and up.
• Geico: Up to 15% off insurance premiums, plus military car insurance discounts for members of specific military organizations.
• Embrace Pet Insurance: 5% off pet insurance policies with a valid military ID (not available in Florida, New York, or Tennessee).
• Federal Credit Union: 0.25% off the annual percentage rate for select auto loans for active duty and retired military members.

Cars

• Car Parts:

  • Auto Accessories Garage: Military discount on car parts for active duty military members and veterans.
  • CarParts.com: 5% off all online purchases for military members and veterans.
  • TireBuyer: 7% off tires with a valid ID.

• Car Leases/Purchases:

  • Discounts on car leases or purchases from manufacturers like BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Nissan, Kia Motors, Land Rover, and Subaru.

• Car Rentals:

  • Special rates and free insurance coverage from companies like Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, and National for military members and veterans.

Travel

• Airfare:

  • Allegiant Air: Free checked luggage, no charges for oversized bags, and priority boarding for veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID.
  • American Airlines: 50% discount for transporting pets for military members.

• Hotels:

  • Discounts from major hotel chains like Best Western, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, and Hilton for military members.

• Train & Bus Tickets:

  • 10% off Amtrak train tickets, 10% off Greyhound, and 15% off Peter Pan bus tickets for veterans.

Clothing

• Armed Forces Gear: 10% off online military gear for veterans, their spouses, and immediate families.
• Foot Locker: 15% off most purchases with a valid ID.
• Kohl’s: 15% in-store discount every Monday for military members with a valid ID.
• Nike: 10% military discount on athletic wear and shoes.
• Under Armour: 20% off purchases for military members and first responders.

Entertainment

• Movie Tickets:

  • AMC Theatres: Military discount on tickets with a valid ID.
  • Cinemark Theatres: Special rates for military, with discounts varying by location.

• Music:

  • Pandora Premium: 20% off for veterans and active military members.
  • SiriusXM: 25% off subscriptions for military members.

Education

• Tuition Discounts: Discounts and other benefits from schools like Berklee School of Music, California Southern University, and Regent University for veterans and active-duty servicemen.
• Tutoring: Free online tutoring and coaching via Tutor.com for military families.

Electronics

• Apple: Special pricing on Apple products for veterans and active military members.
• Dell: 10% off computers and technology for military members.
• Samsung: Up to 30% off online purchases for active military members.
• Microsoft: 10% discount on Microsoft products with a valid military ID.

Shopping

• Home Improvement:

  • Pottery Barn & Williams Sonoma: 15% off entire purchase for military personnel with a valid ID.
  • Sherwin-Williams: 15% off painting supplies for military members.

• Sporting Goods:

  • Bass Pro Shops: 5% off purchases in-store or online for active military members and veterans.
  • Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off for military members.

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Description: An array of special deals and discounts available to military veterans, showcasing the appreciation businesses have for their service.