Staying Fit
If you are a veteran or a member of the military, you are eligible for a variety of deals and discounts year-round across the country. Many businesses require you to show government-issued identification to receive the markdowns. Among the deals are these:
Apparel and retail
1-800-Flowers. Military members, veterans and family get 20 percent off of flowers and gift baskets.
Adidas. Military members can enjoy 30 percent off online and in store or 20 percent off at factory outlet stores.
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Allen Edmonds. Students, veterans and active military receive 15 percent off at the shoe retailer after military service verification through ID.me.
Asics. A 40 percent discount is offered to service members.
It doesn't cost to ask
Tip: Even if you don't see your favorite places listed here, they may have military, senior or veterans discounts.
• Low-key reductions. Some businesses don't advertise their deals.
• Local markdowns. Others may be franchises of national chains that offer price cuts locally but not as part of an across-the-board program.
• What is ID.me? The website says it meets federal standards for identity verification. Put in your information once, and after it's assessed, you don't have to re-enter the info again wherever this service is used.
BJ's Wholesale. All active military personnel receive more than 25 percent off a new membership, plus a $10 coupon with identification and enrollment in automatic renewal.
Bonobos. Current and former military personnel are eligible for a 20 percent discount.
Champion/Hanes. Military members, veterans and their families can receive a one-time use 10 percent discount.
Costco. Upon becoming a new member, active or retired military members and their spouses or dependents receive a $20 shop card.
CVS. Those enrolled in Veterans Advantage can take 20 percent off all online orders with free shipping.
Fred Meyer. Current military members, veterans and their families are eligible for an extra 10 percent off private label goods, including Fred Meyer, Kroger and Simple Truth, at the grocer in four western states.
Helly Hansen. Active duty, retirees, reservists and veterans can receive a 35 percent discount to shop online.
Kohl's. Active military, veterans and their families can receive 15 percent off in stores on Military Mondays.
Lululemon. Service members, military spouses and first responders receive 15 percent off with their government IDs.
Manscaped. Active duty service members, veterans and first responders get 20 percent off and free shipping when verified through ID.me.
Michaels. Registered military members with a Michaels Rewards account can take 15 percent off their entire purchase.
Nike. A 10 percent discount is provided to active duty, retirees, reservists, veterans and their families.
Rack Room Shoes. Every Tuesday veterans, military personnel and their families get 10 percent off their entire in-store purchase.
Sam's Club. Active or retired military personnel and their spouses will receive a $10 gift card when they join or renew their membership.
Tiffany & Co. Active duty, reservists and veterans may take 10 percent off engagement rings and wedding bands.
Timberland. Military members can save 20 percent on their online and in-store orders once service has been verified.
Yankee Candle. All active and retired military members and their immediate families may take 10 percent off their purchase.
Yeti. Discounts are offered to current service members, first responders, government employees and veterans on select products after verification through ID.me.
Car and auto service
Advance Auto Parts. Active duty and reserve military, plus veterans with at least 20 years of service or receiving Veterans Affairs benefits, and their immediate family can take 10 percent off regularly priced items in stores.
Anthem Off-Road. All active duty service members and veterans get 15 percent off any regularly priced Anthem wheels, including custom drill fees and replacement plans.
Auto Accessories Garage. Military members, veterans, retirees and their families can receive discounts ranging from 5 to 20 percent.
Avis. Veterans and active military save up to 25 percent on base rates on rental vehicles after enrolling in the Veterans Advantage program.
BMW. USAA members are eligible for special offers to lease or purchase a new BMW.
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