Every year, millions of American men and women give up their lives, their families, and their friends to serve our country.
They do this knowing that they may never come home, but they never complain.
At this moment, there are at least 1.3 million active duty military members with an additional 865,000 in reserve, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
While there are plenty of opportunities to thank active military members and veterans for their service, it’s important that we take care of them, just like they take care of us.
That’s why members of our military are rewarded with deals and discounts on everything from flights and hotels, to car rentals and more.
What to know
Ask!
If you think you might qualify for a military discount, don’t be too afraid to ask if a certain business/company offers one
Make sure you qualify
While military discounts are typically offered to all active service members, they occasionally do not include veterans
Grab your ID
To take advantage of a military discount, you almost always need to have some form of identification
What should you bring?
- Active Duty ID card
- Department of Defense Common Access Card
- Guard/Reserve Military ID card
- Retiree Military ID card
- Military Dependent ID card
- Veteran ID card
Discounts on airlines, flights, and baggage
Traveling with a family can be expensive, which is why many airlines offer steep discounts to military service members.
If you think you may qualify for a discount on your flight or baggage fees, just call! You’ll never know if you don’t ask, so make sure to explain your situation when you make a reservation.
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Hotels and Lodging
In addition to your flight, lodging can be super expensive when it comes to moving or vacationing. Fortunately, there are plenty of hotel discounts to ease the burden.
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Rental Cars
If you would rather drive than fly, your military ID can certainly help you get discounted rates, fee waivers, and more.
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Sightseeing and Recreational Visits
Believe it or not, members of the military can often score steep discounts at museums, theme parks, zoos, and more.
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Compare your options
As a military member, you can snag discounts at places all over the country, but that doesn’t means you should just grab the first deal you see.
Before making any plans, always make sure you shop around for the best deal.
For more information, The Simple Dollar has put together this awesome discount travel guide.
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