Veterans’ Corner 9.20.12
Mike Halus
The following are possible discounts for veterans with appropriate identification. Some of this data is dated so check at time of ordering. Vacation discounts not included – check when you make arrangements. List below does not include airlines, hotel/motels, wireless telephone companies, auto rental companies, auto parts stores, movie theaters, chain clothing stores and insurance companies – almost all have military discounts. Be sure to ask!
Discounts:
A&W – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Apple Computers - The discount varies, you need to sign up by clicking to http://www.apple.com/r/store/government.
Applebee’s – Discount varies per location, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Arby’s - Discount varies per location, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Back Yard Burgers – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Barnes and Noble – 6 percent off regular price plus free shipping; click to http://www.bn.com/militarycity.
Bass Pro Shops – 10 percent off
Big 10 Tires – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Blockbuster – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Boston Market – 20 percent with military ID.
Burger King – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Captain D’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Carl’s Jr. – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Champs Sports – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Chick-Fil-A – Varies, discount with ID card (location dependent), simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Chipotle – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Choice Ci-Ci’s Pizza – Discount varies, dependent on location, must present military ID
Dairy Queen – 10 percent off, location dependent
Dell Computers – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Denny’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Dick’s Sporting Goods – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Dunkin’ Donuts – Veterans advantage members save 10 percent on all online orders. They also send free coffee to the troops overseas.
Eyeware - Discount varies, get the discount online by clicking to http://www.afeyewear.com – This site offers military discounts for a wide range of eyeglass companies.
Friendly’s Ice Cream Stores – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Golden Corral – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
GuideToMilitaryTravel.com – Another great site for military families to go to when looking for travel discounts.
Hard Rock Cafe – 10 to 15 percent off. Varies for each location.
Hewlett-Packard – Log on to website and click on New User Registration: Enter first and last name, user name, password and email address. Use company code: 2727. Discounts vary. Online only.
HickoryFarms.com - 10 percent military discount – Enter 892848 in code box on online order form.
Home Depot – 10 percent off year round, to active duty, active reserve, retired military and immediate family; in-store, just bring valid military ID.
Hooters – 10 percent off with military ID
IAVA – IAVA, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, is a veterans organization that looks to help take care of the newest generation of American veterans. They also are working with companies, such as JC Penney, to provide up to $200 in vouchers to certain retail stores.
IHOP – 20 perceny with military ID at owners discretion
Imax – $1 off movie tickets with military ID
Java Cafe – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Jockey – 10 percent off with valid military ID (advertised Military Days)
KFC – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Long John Silver’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Longhorn Steakhouse – 10 percent military discount
Lowes Home Improvement – 10 percent off year round to active duty, active reserve, retired military and immediate family. Just bring in a valid military ID. The military discount, however, cannot be combined with other coupons they may be offering.
Macy’s – 10 percent off on the first Tuesday of every month; 15 percent with a Macy’s card.
Mary Kay Cosmetics – Military personnel and dependents receive 10 percent on online orders. Reference your service affiliation and status, and ask for additional free gift and bigger discounts by contacting website.
McDonald’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Michaels – 10 percent off every Wednesday
Movie Theaters – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Nautica – 10 percent off with military ID
Nike – 10 percent off, in store. For official company policy, click to http://www.nikebiz.com/customer_service/discounts.html.
Panda Express – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Pizza Hut – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Play It Again Sports – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Quizno’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Rack Room Shoes – 15 percent discount. Bring in valid military ID
Red Robin – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Regal Movie Theaters – Matinee prices for all show times. Requires military ID
Samsonite- 15 percent off with military ID
Sizzler – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Sonic – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Taco Bell – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Walgreens – 10 percent with military ID every Tuesday
Wendy’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Zaxby’s – 10 percent off with military ID
For questions concerning VA benefits and to obtain VA Forms, call Georgia Henry at (828) 733-8211.Comments and suggestions on the Veteran’s Corner can be emailed to Mike Halus at (averycountyveterans@gmail.com)
Discounts:
A&W – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Apple Computers - The discount varies, you need to sign up by clicking to http://www.apple.com/r/store/government.
Applebee’s – Discount varies per location, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Arby’s - Discount varies per location, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Back Yard Burgers – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Barnes and Noble – 6 percent off regular price plus free shipping; click to http://www.bn.com/militarycity.
Bass Pro Shops – 10 percent off
Big 10 Tires – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Blockbuster – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Boston Market – 20 percent with military ID.
Burger King – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Captain D’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Carl’s Jr. – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Champs Sports – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Chick-Fil-A – Varies, discount with ID card (location dependent), simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Chipotle – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Choice Ci-Ci’s Pizza – Discount varies, dependent on location, must present military ID
Dairy Queen – 10 percent off, location dependent
Dell Computers – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Denny’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Dick’s Sporting Goods – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Dunkin’ Donuts – Veterans advantage members save 10 percent on all online orders. They also send free coffee to the troops overseas.
Eyeware - Discount varies, get the discount online by clicking to http://www.afeyewear.com – This site offers military discounts for a wide range of eyeglass companies.
Friendly’s Ice Cream Stores – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Golden Corral – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
GuideToMilitaryTravel.com – Another great site for military families to go to when looking for travel discounts.
Hard Rock Cafe – 10 to 15 percent off. Varies for each location.
Hewlett-Packard – Log on to website and click on New User Registration: Enter first and last name, user name, password and email address. Use company code: 2727. Discounts vary. Online only.
HickoryFarms.com - 10 percent military discount – Enter 892848 in code box on online order form.
Home Depot – 10 percent off year round, to active duty, active reserve, retired military and immediate family; in-store, just bring valid military ID.
Hooters – 10 percent off with military ID
IAVA – IAVA, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, is a veterans organization that looks to help take care of the newest generation of American veterans. They also are working with companies, such as JC Penney, to provide up to $200 in vouchers to certain retail stores.
IHOP – 20 perceny with military ID at owners discretion
Imax – $1 off movie tickets with military ID
Java Cafe – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Jockey – 10 percent off with valid military ID (advertised Military Days)
KFC – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Long John Silver’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Longhorn Steakhouse – 10 percent military discount
Lowes Home Improvement – 10 percent off year round to active duty, active reserve, retired military and immediate family. Just bring in a valid military ID. The military discount, however, cannot be combined with other coupons they may be offering.
Macy’s – 10 percent off on the first Tuesday of every month; 15 percent with a Macy’s card.
Mary Kay Cosmetics – Military personnel and dependents receive 10 percent on online orders. Reference your service affiliation and status, and ask for additional free gift and bigger discounts by contacting website.
McDonald’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Michaels – 10 percent off every Wednesday
Movie Theaters – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Nautica – 10 percent off with military ID
Nike – 10 percent off, in store. For official company policy, click to http://www.nikebiz.com/customer_service/discounts.html.
Panda Express – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Pizza Hut – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Play It Again Sports – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Quizno’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Rack Room Shoes – 15 percent discount. Bring in valid military ID
Red Robin – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Regal Movie Theaters – Matinee prices for all show times. Requires military ID
Samsonite- 15 percent off with military ID
Sizzler – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Sonic – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Taco Bell – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Walgreens – 10 percent with military ID every Tuesday
Wendy’s – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Zaxby’s – 10 percent off with military ID
For questions concerning VA benefits and to obtain VA Forms, call Georgia Henry at (828) 733-8211.Comments and suggestions on the Veteran’s Corner can be emailed to Mike Halus at (averycountyveterans@gmail.com)
