When we spent the long winters away from our loved ones, we saw dark days and anxious winds. But here today, looking ahead to the holiday season, we don’t see the chilling dark. We don’t see the stress. We see you.
We see men and women who have stood on that wall. We see people who have woken up, day after day, far from home, doing the hard work so the rest of the world can sleep in. You have lived the long days. You have weathered the storms. You have endured the repetition. And no matter what happens tomorrow, or the rest of your life, we are happy now… because we have this list.
Related: Our huge list of Veterans Day 2025 freebies, discounts, and deals
It’s a list of ways the world is trying to say, however imperfectly, that they see you too. It’s not just about saving a few dollars on electronics or travel. It’s about the warmth of the gesture. It’s about a community coming together to say, “Hey, thank you for being you.”
So please, take the discount. Buy the gift. Enjoy the season. And, of course: Happiest of holidays from all of us at We Are The Mighty.
Apparel, Footwear & Accessories
Use these stackable discounts on top of clearance prices.
- Adidas: 30% off online / 15% in-store (Verified via ID.me).
- Allen Edmonds: 15% off standard pricing (Student/Military portal).
- Alpha Industries: 15% off (The authentic flight jacket source).
- Asics: 40% off full-priced products (One of the highest shoe discounts available).
- Backcountry: 20% off select full-price gear (Verify via ID.me).
- Bonobos: 20% off (Verify via SheerID).
- Carhartt: 15% off apparel and accessories (Verified via ID.me).
- Champion: usually 10% off.
- Cole Haan: 15% off.
- Columbia Sportswear: 10% off (Stackable with holiday sales).
- Dickies: 20% off.
- Dockers: 25% off all apparel.
- Fanatics: 15% off sports gear + free shipping on orders over $40.
- Foot Locker: 10% off most purchases.
- Hanes: 10% off via ID.me
- Helzberg Diamonds: 10% off (Engagement season is here).
- Jockey: 10% off.
- Levi’s: 15% off (Verify via SheerID).
- Lululemon: 15% off (In-store and Online—great for “New Year” resolutions).
- Nike: 10% off (Active, Vet, Reservist).
- Oakley Standard Issue: Up to 50% off via the dedicated Standard Issue site.
- Ray-Ban: 15% off via ID.me.
- Reebok: 50% off (The highest tier discount in the industry).
- Sunglass Hut: 15% off.
- Timberland: 10% off.
- Under Armour: 20% off (Often boosted to 40% during holiday windows).
- Wrangler: 10% off.
Automotive & Motorcycles
December is usually the best month to buy a car; these rebates should stack with “Event” dealer pricing.
- Advance Auto Parts: 10% off in-store for active/veterans.
- BMW: $500–$2,000 incentive depending on model (via TrueCar/ID.me).
- Chevrolet: $500 Cash Allowance.
- Ford: $500 Military Appreciation Cash.
- General Motors (GMC/Buick): $500 Cash Allowance.
- Harley-Davidson: Reduced financing rates and $0 down options for active duty.
- Hyundai: $500 additional off.
- Jeep/Dodge/Ram: $500 “Military Bonus Cash” (Check for $1,000 “Big Finish” boost).
- O’Reilly Auto Parts: 10% off in-store (with ID).
- Pep Boys: 10% off service and parts.
- Toyota: $500 Military Rebate.
Dining & Food
Note: Many of these increase on specific holidays, but these are valid during the Christmas–New Year week.
- Bonefish Grill: 10% off daily.
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 10% off “Heroes Discount”.
- Cinnabon: 10% off at participating locations.
- Cracker Barrel: 10-20% off (varies by location/manager; they are being extra nice to Military/Vets and First Responders lately for some reason).
- Dave & Buster’s: 15% off food & non-alcoholic beverages.
- Fogo de Chão: 10% off dining for the veteran + 1 guest.
- Hard Rock Cafe: 15% off food and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Hooters: 20% off.
- Outback Steakhouse: 10% off “Heroes Discount”.
- Wendy’s: Varies, but many offer discounts via the WeSalute (Veterans Advantage) card.
Entertainment & Recreation
Major theme parks have tricky dates this year. Read the warnings below carefully.
SITREP: Read Before Booking
- Universal Studios “Freedom Pass”: The 2026 Military Freedom Pass is strictly BLOCKED OUT from Dec. 20, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Do not buy this for a Christmas week trip. You must buy standard military-discounted tickets for those dates.
- Disney World & Disneyland: We are in a “Gap Week.” The 2025 Salute tickets expire December 19, 2025. The 2026 Salute tickets do not become valid until January 1, 2026. If you go to the parks on Dec. 31, you pay full price.
- Epic Pass: The sales deadline for the 25/26 Military Epic Pass was Dec. 4. It is now off-sale. Check your local MWR/ITT offices immediately for any leftover physical vouchers, or look at the Ikon Pass.
- AMC Theatres: Save 10%–20% by purchasing at the box office with ID.
- Busch Gardens: Waves of Honor (Free admission once a year; check if 2026 quota resets Jan 1).
- Cinemark: Discounted tickets with ID.
- Disney World (FL): 2026 Armed Forces Salute (4, 5, or 6-day tickets) Start Date: Jan 1, 2026.
- Disneyland (CA): 2026 Military Salute (3 or 4-day tickets) Start Date: Jan 1, 2026.
- GolfNow: Use GolfPass to save 20% on a full year of golf benefits, including tee time credits, $0 booking fees, and more
- Six Flags/Knott’s Berry Farm: Discounted admission via ID.me or local ITT office.
- Regal Cinemas: Military pricing at the box office.
- TopGolf: 10% off gameplay and food (Heroes Program).
Home, Garden & Tools
The “To-Do List” essentials for when you’re on leave.
- Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s: 10% off daily (excludes firearms/ammo).
- Home Depot: 10% off (Up to $400/year cap) via App verification.
- Joann Fabrics: 15% off (Digital discount card via app).
- Lowe’s: 10% off (No annual limit) via MyLowes ID.
- Michaels: 15% off entire purchase (including sale items).
- Sherwin-Williams: 15% off paints and stains.
- YETI: 20% off (Verified via ID.me).
Services, Subscriptions & Finance
New Year, New Rates.
- AT&T: 25% off unlimited plans for veterans/active.
- Chase Bank: Premier Plus Checking (No fees for military, free Safe Deposit Box).
- Geico: Emergency Deployment discount + Military discount (up to 15%).
- HelloFresh: 55% off first box + 15% off for 52 weeks.
- Liberty Mutual: Military discount on auto insurance.
- Peloton: Special pricing on App One membership ($9.99/mo).
- Pimsleur: The foreign language trainer offers 54% off lifetime memberships and 30% off annual memberships
- T-Mobile: Multiple Military discount plans.
- TurboTax: Free filing for Active Duty (E1-E9) available starting Dec/Jan.
- USAA: (Standard banking/insurance, but look for “resort” discounts in their perks portal).
- Verizon: $10-$25 off/account depending on number of lines.
Tech, Electronics & Gear
Most of these will stack with the “Post-CES” (Consumer Electronics Show) sales in early January.
- Apple: 10% off everything via the Veterans and Military Purchase Program (online-specific portal).
- Bose: Varies (10% off cart, max of $100, plus deals on aviation headsets) via ID.me.
- Dell: 10% off additional on top of sales.
- GoPro: 5% off GoPro products; via ID.me.
- HP (Hewlett Packard): Up to 40% off via “HP Frontline Heroes”, plus free shipping.
- Lenovo: 5% off site-wide via ID.me.
- Microsoft: up to 10% off select products and/or services.
- Samsung: Up to 30% off via “Samsung Military Discount Program.”
Travel & Lodging
Booking for 2025/2026.
- American Forces Travel: 30-50% off hotels (The “Priceline” for military).
- Amtrak: 10% off rail fares.
- Best Western: 10% off or more (Government/Military Rate).
- Great Wolf Lodge: Up to 30% off (“Howling Heroes” – code: HEROESA).
- Hilton: State/Federal Government rates (Check “Leisure” eligibility).
- JetBlue: 5% off base fare (Veterans Advantage/WeSalute).
- Marriott: Military rates available (often refundable/flexible).
- Wyndham: Up to 15% off and “Gold” status upgrade; 12% discount at participating Wyndham Rewards Hotels across the U.S. and Canada. Plus, get 1,000 bonus points after the first qualifying night.
