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Retail Military Discounts

The big-box discount is real, it's usually 10%, and a lot of people never bother asking for it at the register.

10 discounts·8 online·8 in-store·9 year-round
Retail
The Home Depot
10% off all in-store and online purchases

Year-round 10% military discount for veterans, active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and surviving spouses.

VeteranActive DutyGuardReserveSpouse
🪪Register at homedepot.com/c/Military_Discount with proof via ID.me. Works in-store and online.
✓ Year-round· Online· In-store
Verified Mar 2026
Retail
Lowe's
10% off eligible purchases for military

Year-round 10% discount for veterans, active duty, Guard, Reserve, and surviving spouses.

VeteranActive DutyGuardReserve
🪪Verify military status once through MyLowes or in-store; discount applies automatically after.
✓ Year-round· Online· In-store
Verified Jul 2026
Retail
JCPenney
15% off for military on select days

Military discount offered regularly at JCPenney, often on holidays and special events.

VeteranActive DutyGuardReserve
🪪Show military ID at checkout. Discount may vary — ask at your location.
✓ Year-round· Online· In-store
Verified Mar 2026
Retail
Kohl's
15% off entire purchase for military on Veterans Day weekend

Annual Veterans Day discount event — 15% off for all military community members.

VeteranActive DutyGuardReserveSpouse
🪪Show military ID during Veterans Day weekend. Ask your store for current discount schedule.
Veterans Day weekend; occasional year-round events· Online· In-store
Verified Mar 2026
Retail
Michaels Stores
15% off one regular-priced item for military

Military members get a discount on regular-priced purchases at Michaels craft stores.

VeteranActive DutyGuardReserveSpouse
🪪Ask at checkout and show military ID.
✓ Year-round· In-store
Verified Mar 2026
Retail
Amazon
50% off Amazon Prime for EBT/qualifying members

EBT/Medicaid cardholders including many veterans on VA benefits get 50% off Prime membership.

Veteran
🪪Verify your benefit status at amazon.com/qualify and link your qualifying benefit.
✓ Year-round· Online
Verified Mar 2026
Retail
Sam's Club
Discounted membership for military members

Reduced membership rates for active duty military and veterans.

VeteranActive DutyGuardReserve
🪪Show military ID when joining or renewing. Ask about military pricing at member services.
✓ Year-round· Online· In-store
Verified Mar 2026
Retail
Dick's Sporting Goods
10% off for military and veterans

Dick's Sporting Goods offers 10% off for active duty military and veterans at all locations. Verify through their military discount program once — discount applies ongoing. Useful for gear, apparel, footwear, and equipment.

Active DutyVeteranGuardReserve
🪪Register for military discount at dickssportinggoods.com or in-store; show verification once and discount is applied to your account
✓ Year-round· Online· In-store
Verified Mar 2026
Retail
Big 5 Sporting Goods
10% off in-store purchases for military, veterans, and their families

10% off regular-priced merchandise at all Big 5 Sporting Goods stores for active duty and Reserve military, retirees, veterans, spouses, and dependent children. Valid in-store only; excludes gift cards and licenses and cannot be combined with other coupons or prior purchases.

VeteranActive DutyGuardReserveSpouseDependent
🪪Show a valid military ID, or a driver's license with veteran designation, at checkout in-store.
✓ Year-round· In-store
Verified Jul 2026
Retail
Target
Target Circle 360 membership for $4.99/month or $49/year (regularly $10.99/month or $99/year)

Verified military members, veterans, and one eligible dependent can subscribe to Target's paid Circle 360 membership tier — free 2-day shipping, Shipt same-day delivery, and member-only deals — at a reduced monthly or annual rate versus the standard price. Verification is completed online through Target's partner SheerID.

VeteranActive DutyDependent
🪪Log in to your Target account (or the Target app), go to Settings > Discounts > Verify status, and confirm military status through SheerID using a document such as a DD-214, LES, veteran driver's license, or VA disability letter.
✓ Year-round· Online
Verified Jul 2026

Common questions

How many retail military discounts does Honest MOS track?

10 verified retail discounts as of the last update, including The Home Depot, Lowe's, JCPenney, and more. Each one lists who qualifies, how to claim it, and whether it's confirmed year-round or seasonal.

Are retail military discounts available online, in-store, or both?

Of the 10 discounts in this category, 8 are available in-store and 8 online — many offer both. Check each individual listing, since some brands restrict military pricing to one channel or the other.

Do these discounts run year-round?

9 of 10 retail discounts are confirmed year-round. The rest are seasonal (often tied to Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or Military Appreciation Month) — the seasonal window is noted on each listing.

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