Quick answer
We've verified 16 current perks for active-duty military across 14 providers. Most require a one-time verification or activation — none apply automatically, and every one below links to its source.
Active service unlocks a benefit stack with three layers, and the middle one gets skipped most. Layer one, federal: TSA PreCheck free with your DoD ID as your Known Traveler Number, a free annual America the Beautiful parks pass, the VA loan guaranty you can use while serving, and the GI Bill. Layer two, the cultural infrastructure: Blue Star Museums opens participating museums free to military families every summer — a program plenty of bases never mention. Layer three, commercial: discounted plans at T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T, the 10% standing discounts at Home Depot and Lowe's, Apple's and Samsung's military stores, Under Armour, lululemon, and Amtrak's military fares. Family reach matters here: several programs explicitly cover spouses and dependents, which doubles their real value to a household. Every item below links to the first-party page that documents it, with the verification route. Run the federal layer first; it travels with you through and past your service.
Amtrak
travel
Amtrak active military discount
Verified June 30, 2026
- Worth
- Discount on most fares for active-duty military and dependents
- Who gets it
- Active-duty US military with valid ID
How to claim it
- Select the military fare option when booking.
- Show your military ID when traveling.
Apple
retail
Apple veterans and military purchase program
Verified June 28, 2026
- Worth
- 10% discount for verified military and veterans
- Who gets it
- Active military, veterans, and household family with ID.me verification
How to claim it
- Shop the Apple Veterans and Military store online.
- Verify with ID.me at checkout.
AT&T
carrier
AT&T hero discounts for military and retired responders
Verified June 29, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; dedicated discounts for military and responder communities
- Who gets it
- Military, veterans, and retired first responders with verification
How to claim it
- Open AT&T’s appreciation discounts page.
- Verify your status online and apply the offer to eligible plans.
Blue Star Museums
travel
Free museum admission for military families each summer
Verified June 29, 2026
- Worth
- Free admission at participating museums, Armed Forces Day through Labor Day
- Who gets it
- Active-duty military and up to five family members
How to claim it
- Find participating museums on the Blue Star Museums map.
- Show your military ID at admission.
The Home Depot
retail
Home Depot military discount
Verified June 28, 2026
- Worth
- 10% off eligible purchases (annual cap applies)
- Who gets it
- Active-duty, veterans, and military spouses with verified account
How to claim it
- Create a Home Depot account and verify military status.
- Use your virtual ID or phone number at checkout.
Lowe's
retail
Lowe's military discount
Verified June 28, 2026
- Worth
- 10% off eligible personal purchases every day
- Who gets it
- Current and honorably discharged members of the US Armed Forces, enrolled online
How to claim it
- Enroll in the military discount program with your Lowe’s account.
- The discount applies at checkout once verified.
lululemon
retail
lululemon discount for military, first responders, nurses, and doctors
Verified June 10, 2026
- Worth
- 15% off for verified groups
- Who gets it
- North American military, first responders, nurses, and doctors with verification
How to claim it
- Verify through lululemon’s military & first responder program page.
- The discount applies in store and online while verified.
National Park Service
travel
Free annual America the Beautiful pass for active military
Verified June 28, 2026
- Worth
- Free annual pass to federal recreation lands
- Who gets it
- Current US military members and dependents
How to claim it
- Show your military ID at a federal recreation site.
- Or order the pass online.
travel
Free lifetime national park access for veterans and Gold Star families
Verified June 28, 2026
- Worth
- Free lifetime entrance to national parks and federal recreation lands
- Who gets it
- US veterans and Gold Star family members
How to claim it
- Show a veteran ID, VHIC, or DD-214 at any park entrance.
- Or order the free pass online (shipping fee may apply).
Samsung
retail
Samsung military offers program
Verified June 24, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; exclusive military pricing
- Who gets it
- Military members and veterans with verification
How to claim it
- Join Samsung’s military offers program online.
- Shop with your verified account.
T-Mobile
carrier
T-Mobile military and veteran plan discounts
Verified June 29, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; discounted plan pricing
- Who gets it
- Active-duty military, veterans, and Gold Star families with verification
How to claim it
- Sign up on the T-Mobile military plans page.
- Verify status within 45 days to keep the discount.
TSA
travel
Free TSA PreCheck for military members
Verified June 30, 2026
- Worth
- TSA PreCheck included free using your DoD ID
- Who gets it
- US Armed Forces members, including Guard and Reserve
How to claim it
- Enter your DoD ID number as your Known Traveler Number when booking flights.
Under Armour
retail
Under Armour military and first responder discount
Verified June 21, 2026
- Worth
- Discount for verified military, first responders, and healthcare workers
- Who gets it
- Verification through ID.me
How to claim it
- Verify with ID.me at checkout on ua.com.
- The discount applies to eligible items.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
education
GI Bill education benefits
Verified June 30, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; tuition, housing, and book stipends for eligible service
- Who gets it
- Service members and veterans meeting service requirements
How to claim it
- Check eligibility and apply at va.gov/education.
- Use benefits at an approved school or training program.
finance
VA-backed home loans with no down payment for most borrowers
Verified June 30, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; often no down payment and no PMI
- Who gets it
- Eligible veterans, service members, and some surviving spouses
How to claim it
- Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility at va.gov.
- Use it with a VA-approved lender.
Verizon
carrier
Verizon military and veteran discount
Verified June 30, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; monthly plan discount
- Who gets it
- Active military, veterans, and eligible family with verification
How to claim it
- Go to verizon.com/discounts/military.
- Verify your status through the online check.
- The discount applies to your plan after verification.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does free TSA PreCheck work for military?
Per TSA, service members use their DoD ID number as their Known Traveler Number when booking — no application or fee.
Do military discounts cover spouses?
Many do — carrier plans and home-improvement discounts commonly include spouses, and Blue Star Museums covers the family. Each perk states its provider’s rule.
What’s Blue Star Museums?
A National Endowment for the Arts program giving active-duty military and up to five family members free admission at participating museums from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
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