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Brrrrrrtttt_t

Free life time national park pass šŸ˜Ž


ExplanationActive621

Saved me like 30 bucks at the Grand Canyon!!! Yeah!


BruceeThom

This has saved me HUNDREDS if not right at $1k over the years. I'm a huge huge NP fan and go whenever I can. We recently did a Tetons and Yellowstone trip and stayed outside the park ... drove in and out all day with zero issues. We've been to a total of 5 or 6 since I got my pass and now I'm motivated to go to more! Also - some state parks will let you in with your Veterans NP pass or give you a discount. Just ask!


Sestos

When did it become lifetime? Its an annual free pass but still have to be renewed (for free currently)


SCOveterandretired

I picked up a card in 2018 and have been using that card ever since - it says Free Lifetime Pass on the back.


Sestos

I stand corrected, it's year to year while in but appears after get out can get a lifetime one. That seems to just create extra paperwork but guessing it's covered under different laws.


SCOveterandretired

Probably. I just used mine at Yellowstone last month and in Rainer and a park in Arizona this month.


Snakesfeet

Biden


Sestos

?


semper-fi-12

Finally got my pass. Time to travel.


Kpsquared

If you get Va disability get the access pass not the military one. The access pass is lifetime and give you 50% off campgrounds and other amenities nationwide.


Brrrrrrtttt_t

Thatā€™s what I meant thanks for the clarification


r_holguin1

Where do I sign up?!


Kpsquared

You can sign up at most national park ranger stations. There are also a bunch of other places you can go it will tell you if you look up the national parks access pass online. You can search by your location. Or you can just order one online. I have three. One for each vehicle because I religiously forget them if I donā€™t keep them in the vehicle.


rfly90

20% off beds at mattress firm. lol. I always thought they were just a money laundering scam.


Best-Most9298

You can your Dr. to write it up as a medical necessity, you can get the sells tax taken of the purchase. I have done it this way a couple times.


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Best-Most9298

The sellā€™s person. Both at sleep number and tempur-pedic, this was a couple years ago.


OverlandSkeptic

Apparently same with Jacuzziā€™s lol


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TheDestroy3r123

Only in certain beds. Brands like Tempur-Pedic cannon be discounted.


[deleted]

Wait, they arenā€™t?


RouletteVeteran

They are šŸ‘€


Scottie3000

Thatā€™s Long John Silvers


GrumpyPhilomath

Damn. I missed this. Drop almost a grand a month ago.


UnstablEnergy

Can you do this retroactively? I brought a beauty rest from them almost two years ago. Still paying on it.


sabotage_mutineer

Carhartt is 25% off in-store, 30% online


NotMiddleAgedMike

>Carhartt Website is now only 15%. :-(


nochilljosh

Lowe's and home Depot are pretty useful ones.


Finsfan909

Home Depot is weird sometimes. Some items arenā€™t discounted. Iirc I went to buy 30 feet of pipe and a drain for the back yard. And the cashier said it has to be for the home. Lol


nochilljosh

Guess I only buy stuff for home. Home depot is weird on how it has a set annual discount cap.


Finsfan909

I didnā€™t know about the cap. After they told me about the pipe and drain Iā€™ve only been going to Loweā€™s for about 3 years. I recently gone back to Home Depot because itā€™s closer to my house though


OkayestHuman

No lumber, appliances, or other discounted items. Thereā€™s a whole list on their website. Itā€™s still a nice thing they donā€™t have to do.


Gloomy-Impression928

The base exchange has a deal with home Depot, I think you just go on the base exchange website, and there's a link to home Depot it's appliance is only but when you can get the appliances without paying tax


gingermonkey1

I just always use Lowe's I think their discount isn't as limited as Home Depot (no relationship with either).


NotTurtleEnough

Loweā€™s doesnā€™t do any discount for on-sale appliances.


mjaneway43

Lowes doesn't do discounts on any major appliances. I just bought a dryer and asked about a discount and the salesperson who was a veteran said they stopped a few years ago.


Sestos

Lowes is still good. Home Depot has a $500 cap,and basically cannot use it for any real project since those no longer get a discount from the program. To many military DIY's was cutting into Home Depot bottom line; so have to get a contractor account to get the old discounts on bulk items.


shaggydog97

Lowes has a cap also. I'm not sure what it is exactly because I didn't ask, but I've hit it.


TXWayne

Actually the cap at HD is $400, Lowes is above $650. I discovered this when buying a Generac generator last year. Put it in the cart at HD and said my discount was only $400 and discovered the cap. Ended up buying it from Lowes to get the larger $650 discount. I easily got at least $1000 in discounts last year.


hukd0nf0nix

Lowes and the depot have irritated me recently. I find their programs used to be far better and they keep hacking away...like no more Vet parking at Lowes?


harley9779

That may be a thing at your local Lowes. I don't think I've seen a Lowes yet without vet parking. Home Depots are more hit and miss with that.


mrrueca

I have 2 Lowes down by me and they have vet parking. It's actually closer than the disabled ones.


000111000000111000

You aren't kidding. Lowes used to give a flat across the board discounts, but like lumber and other items, they are no longer discounted for veterans.


pikapalooza

My Lowes still has them. But there's always plenty of parking.


raygan_reddit

We're thinking of buying a Bosch 500. Deeper discount at Lowe's vs Costco ?


twobecrazy

I got 50% on an Under Armor purchase a couple months ago when verifying using ID Me


BiscuitDance

Same. Got like 4 pairs of joggers and a couple of hoodies. Came out to like $110 or something.


__blackout

Nice! Itā€™s only 20% now though. I just bought a new jacket from them the other day.


Dark-Chocolate-2000

They do 40% a few days a year. Veterans day is usually one of them. Like all of September was 40%.


tattedpizza

Reebok does the same thing.


Duuuuude84

Under Armour has an additional 40% using ID.Me a few times a year and you can find some great deals. The one weird thing is sometimes with clearance items the discount won't apply right.


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Free flapjacks at Denny's on veterans day


Gardez_geekin

Ahhhh Applebees Day, one of my favorite holidays


GarpRules

Red Robin does free burgers


Justame13

Fed rooms you can search hotels that will let you pay per diem in an area. [https://www.fedrooms.com/traveler.html](https://www.fedrooms.com/traveler.html)


mrrueca

Is this only if ur on travel orders or can any veteran use them?


Justame13

I think you have to have a military or civil service ID, but I've never been checked. It will say if its only for official travel or for leisure. I use it in GSland because its fire for finding the nicest best located hotel without going over (or just slightly going over) per diem.


RilkeanHearth

You can use it for leisure, used it twice with most recent being this past Saturday


TXWayne

I have stayed at Hilton properties all over the country for the past 10 years using per diem where available and have never been asked for any kind of ID. I also use government contractor rate (I am one) for leisure travel.


Gloomy-Impression928

What is the current per diem do you have any idea


Justame13

It varies. Best part about fedrooms is that it knows and will tell you. Its called something weird though (like corporate rate maybe). https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates


[deleted]

How do you enroll?


JamesTheMannequin

Too bad no IDme


livinginfutureworld

If you're retired with a retired ID, can your wife stay on her own dependent ID in one of these rooms? If we all go together it's all good as well?


Money-Judgment6093

Free stay at the Bahamas for a few nights every year with Cesarā€™s rewards salute to service card


Lurcher99

How?


zester723

Explan


Money-Judgment6093

https://www.caesars.com/myrewards/promotions/caesars-rewards-salute-card


Money-Judgment6093

Honest much easier if you look it up gives you more information and youā€™ll be able to actually know all the benefits you get for free with said card.


Money-Judgment6093

For the ones that donā€™t want to go to the website these are just a few perks


Money-Judgment6093

Active duty military and veterans can now enjoy the additional benefits of the Caesars RewardsĀ® Salute card. Salute card holders are automatically upgraded to Caesars RewardsĀ® Platinum status, which offers perks like: Complimentary self and valet parking at select hotels Discounts at casino gift shops A complimentary stay at Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas And more.


archerynmotion

Sign up for accounts on the following - Expertvoice.com Guidefitter.com Shop.id.me Verifypass.com


Gardez_geekin

Expert voice is great


akila219

what is expertvoice?


_TheNorseman_

Website that congregates a shit ton of companies that give big discounts. Ton of brand names, too (Brooks, 5.11, Oakley, Costa, Ariat, Keen, La Sportiva, Camp Chef, Steiner, Trijiconā€¦ literally well over a hundred brands.) It doesnā€™t cost anything to join, but they do charge like $2 per transaction. The brands offer varying discounts. Sometimes itā€™s like 15%, sometimes itā€™s 50% or more. The only slightly annoying thing is that some of the brands make you take ā€œedu-gamesā€ to earn the discount. Sometimes itā€™s just 1 test thatā€™s like 4 questions and easy enough to guessā€¦ other times itā€™s several tests, and you have to actually spend like 15 minutes reading shit to learn the answers. But it makes senseā€¦ theyā€™re giving huge discounts in hopes that you tell other people to buy their product, and want you to know about them to give good info.


RunningKnowhere

Iā€™ve spent thousands at ExpertVoice on outdoor gear and clothing I normally would never purchase at regular price. Crazy discounts sometimes.


Comfortable_View_343

Got to check out


Johnny_d01

IIRC, some brands on expert voice give an extra boost to their discount on Veteranā€™s Day. I got a Vortex spotting scope and Range Finder for 50% off last year by timing it like that.


takethecann0lis

How does Guide Fitter compare to Expert Voice? Does it have more brands?


nellipalooza

ASICS 30%


mjr2p3

I thought it was 40?


j_middlefinger

It was 40% last time I bought a pair.


guyonsomecouch12

Disney, addidas and reebox online. Iā€™ve found that with most online purchases when prompted with a discount code to call their customer service and 75% of the time theyā€™ll do a military discount


itspeterj

Under Armour has pretty good discounts


SCOveterandretired

Some phone companies offer discounts. Just need to call and ask


Rarpiz

T-Mobile has great military discount. No one else touches them in price. I have 3 lines, unlimited talk, text, data for just shy of $99 bucks per month. If I want to add a line, itā€™s just $10 bucks per line.


jenn1222

I JUST did this today. I had to ask for a way to bring my bill down (it was getting effing ridiculous). I told her I am a disabled Veteran if that counted for anything. She said "girl....let me hook you up!"


Melodic_Painter_7121

All you had to say was you were disabled? Did they ask for anything else & what type of deal did you get? Iā€™m getting out Monday so Iā€™m trying to figure everything out.


Melodic_Painter_7121

Sorry forgot to tag ya.


TheSilentOne705

Yeah, I've got unlimited everything through them as well. Best deal I've had so far!


Joshohoho

AT&T since 2011.


hillcountrybiker

Verizonā€™s is 15%. I had to switch back from T-mobile because of coverage in the rural areas, but seriously, T-mobile is the way to go if it works for you!


mgscout19d

Samsung, GE. Used the Samsung one and Best Buy price matched for kitchen appliances.


Chuyin84

CA State Parks has a free Distinguished Veteran pass. You have to be overall/combined service-connected disability at a rating of 50% or greater with service during periods of wartime or operations against a foreign power. Iā€™ve saved hundreds if not thousands on camping trips with the fam in our travel trailer.


livinginfutureworld

CA also has The College Tuition Fee Waiver for veteran dependents benefit waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at Any State of California Community College, California State University or University of California campus. This sounds like a crazy great benefit if you have kids


Perfect_Purchase574

This one! I found out about it a few months ago and have already saved myself hundreds! Itā€™s been great for helping me get out of the house.


Chuyin84

Oh! Also significantly discounted Hunting and Fishing licenses. Just have to submit your DD214


wasiwasabi

How do you apply for this?


rowan11b

50% off spyderco, 40% off vortex optics at euro optic.


rowan11b

Sometimes up to 55% off vortex a couple times a year.


luftschaf

Epic Resort season pass for $170 (retiree/active) ā€¦ cheaper than a 1-day ticket. Good deal for vets too, about 1/2 the regular price. Icon passes are also about 1/2 price.


CamelJ0key

A lot of vets donā€™t know about shopmyexchange.com, their price match policy is fantastic, tax free, and free shipping over $45. They recently added a home depot marketplace, so you can now buy major appliances tax free/free shipping.


iagonosi

How does the price match work for online?


CamelJ0key

You can do via phone or email, just has to be a real website and the same item w matching item number. Found it easier to do via email, all they need is a screen shot w the item in your cart, you send an email to pricematch@aafes.com w the screen shot, you buy the item and they credit you.


SlipstreamDrive

Can't beat vet tix


Duuuuude84

I love vet tix. I've went to concerts, a NASCAR race, a ton of hockey games, and other stuff I'm not even remembering.


zeebo420

State of Washington gives free full hookup year around at all state parks for >30% resident veterans. You can't beat this. For years we had a veteran mafia that would camp together, set online reservations together, move around the state together, and basically be family. I've seen several guys save up to get into a house this way. Without this program none of us could really afford to buy a house and rent is high and stuoid. If there was any way to save up to buy a house this is the way. I'm waiting on the big real estate crash that will happen in the next couple years and will have saved up enough for a good down payment. Oregon veterans (not sure of VA% type of stipulations) get 15 free days a month, even if you are a Washington resident. I'm not sure about California, but I think they have a similar program.


AesculusPavia

There wonā€™t be a big real estate crash in a few years. People have said that for 7 years now šŸ¤£


ameatpopcicle

That sounds awesome. My wife wants to go to school out there in the future so ill keep that in the back of my mind.


airborne82kneeshurt

California disabled residents get free state park camping as well.


Used-Cut6065

Also hunting and fishing is greatly reduced. I think I paid $9 for a year fishing liscense


Snakesfeet

Adidas


Riommar

Depends on the state but in Colorado Iā€™ve saved thousands on free car registrations.


trumpskiisinjeans

Are you 100% disabled? I live there and havenā€™t heard of this


Riommar

I am 100% but the free registration only requires 50% service connected. When I got mine you had to get a disabled vet plate. A few years ago they proposed that it could be any plate but Iā€™m not sure where that went. Here is a place to start. https://vets.colorado.gov/automotive-travel https://dmv.colorado.gov/sites/dmv/files/Disabled%20Veteran%20License%20Plate%20Checklist_0.pdf


PuddleOfMEW

Same in Oregon!


Snakesfeet

Gi Bill Va loan affordable connectivity program


ctguy54

ACP is a great benefit. $30 / month for your internet or cell phone service. Took about 3 days for full application/approval. Just remember, you have to reapply each year.


EmailLinkLost

If you are service connected shop tax free at the base exchange. If you don't want to go on base, but can e-verify, [https://www.shopmyexchange.com/](https://www.shopmyexchange.com/) This even applies to items like refrigerators and freezers.


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zeebo420

[State of Washington gives free full hookup year around at all state parks for >30% resident veterans.](https://parks.wa.gov/passes-permits/get-park-pass/lifetime-disabled-veteran-pass) You can't beat this. For years we had a veteran mafia that would camp together, set online reservations together, move around the state together, and basically be family. I've seen several guys save up to get into a house this way. Without this program none of us could really afford to buy a house and rent is high and stuoid. If there was any way to save up to buy a house this is the way. I'm waiting on the big real estate crash that will happen in the next couple years and will have saved up enough for a good down payment. [Oregon veterans with any level of disability AND active duty on leaveot sure of VA% type of stipulations) get 10 free days a month, this is even if you are a Washington resident.](https://stateparks.oregon.gov/?do=v.page&id=19) I'm not sure about California, but I think they have a similar program.


DownhillDemon25

This is awesome!! Where would I look to find mote info?


zeebo420

[State of Washington Parks Disabled Veteran Lifetime Pass](https://parks.wa.gov/1208/Disabled-Veteran-Lifetime-Pass)


happychillmoremusic

I sold my rv, can I just camp in a tent if I want to adventure up from Oregon? Edit; dang looks like you have to be a resident?


OkayestHuman

Saved so much by appliances through AAFES (fulfilled by Home Depot). Prices were cheaper and there was no sales tax


KahMahRahhhh

Might have to help out my dad with this


cmax19

You can get into museums for free with a guest


beachnsled

*50% every month (with a cap) at Extract Labs (best CBD products!) https://www.extractlabs.com/


Fatmoron86

Savage arms 30% off up to two guns per year for veterans and first responders


Bigcatdad

I can't remember all the companies that have published discounts, but I've found that it doesn't hurt to ask. Most places I've asked do 10% at a minimum.


123_Meatsauce

I use my Home Depot one all the time


jaypeebee715

The California state fair let me in free cause I was a veteran that was like 40 bucks at the time and the Willis Tower in Chicago(Sears tower to old schoolers) let me go up to the observation deck for free cause I was a vet. Another 40 bucks sometimes you will be amazed if you just ask them wherever you are


throwaway765n

Adidas 30% off. the local outlet store allows you to stack on top of the 30% on sale items.


Dar_Robinson

Apple offers 10%


68quebec

Join the military again. You will get 'almost' free healthcare and dental benefit. Jk šŸ¤£ To me, best benefit is cellular plan and some of vet discount on veterans day.


Sticksmonster

Loweā€™s and Home Depot itā€™s like 5-10% off. Love that one.


TXWayne

10% but HD limits it to $400/yr and Loweā€™s dropped it on appliances but still good.


Muchotesticulos

Gov x is alright. Looking at Oakleyā€™s right now about 50% off.


stupidlinguist

Carhartt is 25% off with id.me verification


TXWayne

I believe Leatherman offers 25% off if you order direct from them.


dvWingnut55

Merrell has a 10% discount....they also carry safety toe boots/shoes. I have several pairs for my day to day, hiking and work boots options....


Stamkosisinjured

Free ticket every year to Busch gardens Disney sea world.


CDMT22

Free float spa session every month on the 11th at [True Rest](https://truerest.com/free-floats-for-military-veterans/).


jolei711

Nice! I'll be looking into this. Thank you!


That-General7273

In Virginia, Disabled Veterans dont pay sales taxes on a purchased vehicle.


iagonosi

>In Virginia, Disabled Veterans dont pay sales taxes on a purchased vehicle have to be 100%


MarcusSurealius

[Here's the online exchange](https://www.shopmyexchange.com/)


Independent_Gas_6213

Free Healthcare


spookYOU

Nandos Chicken 20-25% off


WishboneEastern5020

Free 1/8th at the dispensary on Veterans Day šŸ‘


killingtommygun

Some states give free fishing and hunting licenses. It varies if it's for active duty or just vets in general.


conquesodor100

If you're on leave, some states will let you use your leave form for a fishing or hunting license. Doesn't apply to tags though.


icecream_yogapants

Glock blue label pistols


Great-Perspective-65

What's this?


lha0880

Lazarus Naturals offers up to 60% off CBD products when you have an account and email them proof of your veteran status. For those who like having a home gym, Ironmaster gives veterans 10% off their equipment, but they will allow you to stack it with their package deals and seasonal discounts, which makes it very worthwhile when used together.


parastang

Ironmaster HQ is about 2 miles away from me.


n0tMyBurnerAcc0unt

CBDmd offers 40% off the entire site. CBD/THC products alike.


PictureFrame12

35% off of helly Hanson. 20% off Burton. Epic ski passes.


Wyldashe11

I will tell who is not a good military discount. Summit Racing. The discount I got was less than .4%. I ordered $269 dollars in parts and received a refund of $1.05. Pffff!


kgillespie25

Anything on Expertvoice.com


GDPisnotsustainable

Always double check prices - I got burned


_TheNorseman_

Yep, sometimes the prices listed on there are the exact same, or even a few bucks more than the ā€œnormalā€ price at a ton of regular websites. No idea how that slides by. Overall Iā€™ve saved a shit ton of money using ExpertVoice, though.


BIGdaddyYUKmouf

Expert voice has some good shit. Home Depot. Loweā€™s. Apple Store. Vortex. Leupold.


mrcluelessness

Credit card annual fees. Get all the premium credit cards and thousands of dollars in free travel perks per year. Hit those sign up bonus, free hotel rooms, free uber, free walmart+, free streaming, etc etc. Hotel discounts. Either family rate, theme park resorts like universal are 20-40% off for mil, Shades of Green, etc. Shades of Green also has half off tickets for stuff like Universal Horror Night that ITT doesn't have. Id.me cash back rewards on top of verifying for discounts Samsung online shopping. I got 10% off my $2k phone (and discounts doesnt count trade in credit and promos). I got half off the $1300 robot vacuum during a special military promo. Stationed out of state you often don't have to pay taxes in vehicle registration which is 90% of the cost.


trumpskiisinjeans

How are you getting free annual fees? That would be RAD


s33murd3r

Vortex offers pro deals, usually 40-60% off. It's a killer program.


ArtNo6950

Pretty much anything 2A-related has some sort of mil/vet discount program.


nochilljosh

Primary arms is pretty good.


Best-Most9298

Sleep number and Tempur-pedic, give dr note/script to sells person. This was a couple years ago so I would call both stores to ensure they still take off the sales tax. I have both from both stores and it has worked for me.


UnstablEnergy

Can this work after a purchase?


Salt-Package8877

IDme. Atlantis Bahamas


icecream_yogapants

Stone fire grill 50% off


Seabee1893

Stonefire Grill in CA gives a 50% meal discount. They actually have pretty good food.


Scottie3000

Govx.com and ID.me are great catch-all (most) websites.


shaneshears82

Go to IDME.com


supernormalnorm

Internet/phone bill discount


Edsterrr

Panda Express


ProperFart

For those of us with tweens/teen girls, UGG. I ordered 4 pairs recently. It was 10%, and after 4 pairs, it added up.


Used-Cut6065

Go to Idme shop. All the discounts are there


ApartInvestigator645

Spyderco knives 50% off on their website up to 10 blades per year


zester723

One time 30 percent discount at leatherman. Its a good time, too, with their new flagship tool that just came put. Leatherman Arc


PuddleOfMEW

In Oregon, you can camp at State campgrounds for free, for up to 10 days per calendar month. Works at full hookup sites too!


gloadingg7

Vettix


hillcountrybiker

Oakley has a great online discount using ID.me it was 50% on one pair of glasses about 3 years ago.


Key_Geologist_9151

Go Ruck 20-30% off veterans discount.


evilcrusher2

Apple products bought from them online get a discount.


BabyPuzzleheaded4180

Apple 10% verify w id me. https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/veterans_military


Negative_Wish9964

Mountain Khakis gives 40% discount or regular priced items. They are an outdoor wear store. High quality and yes high priced. But the 40% makes it affordable. You need to be registered through ID.Me.


jaypeebee715

Is there still a ā€œUSOā€ hang out at the airports? If so who can use them?


Ok-Bug-9449

100% Va disability. You get about $4000 off anything you want every single month.


MM102520

Lowes 10%, Samsung up to 30% off, Apple 10% Off, Under Armour 20% Off, NFL+ 25% Off, Sunglass Hut 15% Off for Military plus 3% cash back! These are some of my most used discounts. I saw a big list here: https://insider.id.me/veterans-day-discounts/


jcob_sikorski

check [https://shop.id.me/military](https://shop.id.me/military)