Discounts & Verification

Military life comes with benefits that go beyond paychecks — from exclusive shopping access to special discounts at trusted retailers. Knowing where (and how) to verify your service can unlock savings for you and your family, both on and off base.

🏛 Official Military Shopping

These are the core benefits tied directly to military service — exchanges and commissaries offer savings and tax-free shopping that can't be found anywhere else.

1. AAFES Exchange / ShopMyExchange
   Online and in-person shopping for active duty, Guard/Reserve, retirees, and families, with tax-free savings and exclusive deals.
2. Navy Exchange (NEX)
   Shopping benefit for sailors, Marines, retirees, and families, with both online and local exchange stores.
3. Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
   Commissaries worldwide provide groceries at reduced cost for military families, saving an average of 25–30% compared to civilian stores.

🎟 Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR)

MWR programs support the quality of life of military families through recreation, travel, and community activities. Each branch runs its own system, so you can find resources tailored to where you serve or live.

• Army MWR
• Navy MWR
• Air Force MWR (Force Support Squadron) - myairforcelife.com is currently redirecting to a .io url. Until we can confirm it is safe we are not linking to it here.
• Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)
• Coast Guard MWR

✅ Verification Hubs

Most retailers require a quick verification step to unlock their military discounts. These trusted platforms make it easy to prove your service and access exclusive savings.

1. ID.me Military Verification
   Widely used by retailers, ID.me verifies service so you can unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of stores.
2. SheerID Military Verification
   Another trusted verification service, used by many major brands to confirm eligibility for military discounts.
3. GovX Military Discounts
   Members-only platform offering exclusive discounts on gear, electronics, travel, and more, after verifying military service.
4. WeSalute+
   A membership-based service providing discounts across travel, retail, and everyday purchases.

💻 Brand Direct Military Stores

Some of the biggest tech companies have their own military discount stores, giving you direct savings without going through a third-party site.

1. Apple Military & Veteran Store
   Exclusive Apple pricing on products for verified service members, veterans, and families.
2. Microsoft Military Discount Store
   Software, devices, and services with discounts for verified service members and veterans.
3. Dell Military & Veteran Purchase Program (MPP)
   Special discounts and offers for veterans, active duty, and families.

🛒 Aggregators & Discount Directories

If you're looking for a one-stop shop to browse many different deals, these directories pull together military discounts across multiple categories and retailers.

1. Military.com Discounts
   A large directory of military discounts, updated frequently across categories like travel, retail, and entertainment.
2. Brad's Deals Military Discounts
   Curated savings, including verified military discounts from major retailers.