The month of May is Military Appreciation Month, and as a way to say “thank you for your service,” hundreds of companies around the nation offer special promotions and discounts to the military community.
Find discounts and more on Semper Save, a free resource helping U.S. military families and veterans save money on their online purchases. Remember to verify your eligibility through ID.me to qualify for many company discounts, and don’t forget to watch for local deals too, since they might not be advertised as heavily. And always ask if the businesses you frequent have any type of military discount or deals; the answer is often yes!
Here are 22 special deals for military members and their families.
Carhartt
(15% discount)
Stock up on quality clothing for less by verifying your eligibility here.
National parks
(Free park passes)
Current service members, veterans and Gold Star Family members can see America’s most beautiful parks for free thanks to the National Park Service.
SeaWorld & Busch Gardens
(Free and/or discounted admission)
The service member and up to three dependents can visit SeaWorld San Diego or Busch Gardens once for free while also having access to discounted admission year-round through their Waves of Honor program.
Amtrak
(10% discount)
Active-duty military members and their families can ride the rails for less via Amtrak, plus board first.
Stanley
(exclusive discounts)
Be the envy of your parent group by saving on America’s sturdiest travel cups!
7-Eleven
(5¢/gallon discount)
Did you know that military families can ease pain at the pump through 7-Eleven’s community discounts?
Jared Jewelers
(10% discount)
If you’re popping the question soon, consider taking advantage of Jared’s military discount.
TaylorMade
(15% discount)
Golfers, rejoice! You can feed your obsession for less online at TaylorMade.
Lowe’s & Home Depot
(10% discount)
For home-improvement and renovations, both Lowe’s and Home Depot offer a year-round discount for military members.
Great Wolf Lodge
(Up to 40% discount)
Make a savings splash through Great Wolf Lodge’s “Howling Heroes” program.
Costco
($20-40 credit)
If you’re not a Costco member yet, click here to see how you can earn a credit as a military family.
Sam’s Club
(60% off new memberships)
For all your bulk food needs, try Sam’s Club at a steep initial discount.
Blue Star Museums
(Free museum admission)
If you’re an active-duty family, you can get into thousands of Blue Star Museums around the nation for free from Armed Forces Day (May 16) through Labor Day (September 7).
Cedar Point theme park
(Discounted admission)
All military-connected categories (active, retired, veterans, Reserves and National Guard) receive discounted admission year-round at Cedar Point through their Military Days program. They often get special deals on Memorial Day, too.
Adidas
(30% discount off full-price items)
Get moving and grooving with 30% off full-price items at Adidas for military families through their “Heroes Get Rewarded” program.
LG
(10% off sale prices)
Technology fans, check out the already-discounted deals at LG, where the military community can even steeper steals.
Under Armour
(20% discount)
To complement their “Freedom” line, Under Armour offers military families 20% off their products.
Disney+
(25% discount off Disney+ Premium)
Get more of Mickey and friends for less moola thanks to Disney+’s military discount program.
Samsung
(up to 30% discount)
Veterans and active duty members can save up to 30% at Samsung with their Military Offer Program.
On
Members of both the American and Canadian Armed Forces can find a new pair of athletic shoes for less through On’s Community Discounts.
Happy Military Appreciation Month, and happy saving!
