VETERAN DISCOUNTS

 
First, let’s be clear, freebies are not free,  you are part of the less than 1% that have served in our countries armed forces and the businesses are thanking you for your sacrifices. Be sure to thank them for their support.  Also, if a business isn’t advertising a discount, ask if they offer one.

Numbers matter, by using the discounts or other services you are helping to ensure those programs remain available to those that follow. Not using them increases the likelihood they will be discontinued. This is especially true of any grant funded programs. If they can’t show the numbers then they won’t continue to be funded.  For instance, when travelling be sure to stop by the airport USO and sign in even if just to thank the volunteers.

Be aware of any offer that requires payment to receive benefits. Business that are offering discounts may require ID but should never require membership or payment.
 
A good site to find the discounts and other shopping resources available to you as a veteran is https://www.militaryonesource.mil/  
 
As of May 2023 Home Depot has partnered with the military exchanges to offer tax free discounted appliance purchasing.  Read more at https://corporate.homedepot.com/news/partnerships/home-depot-partners-army-air-force-exchange-service-offer-tax-free-major
 

Aid for Veterans

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
Veterans Miracle Center Free items for those in need Albany 518.486.8398

Appliances

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
AAFES partnered with Homedepot 10% & tax free Nationwide 800-455-3869

Barber

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
Chrispycuts Barbershop $2.00 Discount off of $20 haircut for all veterans Guilderland 518-250-5316
Empire Cutz Of NY $2.00 Discount off of $20 haircut for all veterans Guilderland 518-218-4355
Patsy's Barber Shop 10% Albany 518-463-3602
Ritmo's Barber Salon 10% Albany 518-489-1116
Twin Shear Barber Shop 10% Albany 518-463-5959

Event Tickets

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
Vet Tix Free Event Tickets Nationwide

External List

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
F.A.V.O.R. Program - Saratoga County Varies Saratoga County 518-885-2213
Military One Source Varies Nationwide
Military.com Varies Nationwide
Return the FAVOR - Albany County Varies Albany County 518-447-7710
Return the FAVOR - Rensselaer County Varies Rensselaer County 518-270-2760
Return the FAVOR - Schenectady County Varies Schenectady County 518-388-4220
Return the FAVOR - Warren County Varies Warren County 518-761-6484
VA Claims Insider Various Various Various
Veterans Administration (VA) Varies Nationwide 800-827-1000
VFW Perkspot Varies Nationwide 866-606-6057, option 1

Lodging

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
Armed Forces Vacation Club Low as $359 a week Nationwide 800-724-9988
DoD Lodging Rates vary Worldwide 844-697-4357
Dragon Hill Lodge Rates vary Seoul, Korea (+82-2) 790-0016 ext. 1
Edelweiss Lodge and Resort Rates vary Garmisch, Germany (011-49) 8821-9440
Hale Koa Hotel Hawaii Rates Vary Honolulu, Hawaii 800-367-6027
Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort Rates Vary Lake Buena Vista, FL 888-593-2242

Park Admission

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
National Park Service Free access Nationwide (202) 208-3100
NY State Lifetime Liberty Pass Statewide 888-838-7697

Shopping

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
All Star Wine 10% Latham, NY (518) 220-9463
Boscovs 5% - 15% Nationwide 800-284-8155
Golden Harvest Farms 10% Valatie, NY 518-758-7683
Goodwill 10% on Thursdays Guilderland 518-459-5580
O’Reilly Auto Parts 10% Various 888-327-7153
Ollie's Bargain Outlet 10% on First Tuesday of each Month Latham (518) 218-6093
Pep Boys 5% Various Locations (518) 452-5095
Tractor Supply 2% Everyday 5% Quarterly Various (877) 718-6750
Urban Helmets 15% Online N/A

Tax Exemptions

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
New York State Varies by service and disability 888-838-7697

Tires

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) partnered with Firestone Tax free & Discounted tires Nationwide 800-664-8258

Training

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
American Corporate Partners Free Training Mentorship Nationwide 212-752-0700
Federal Virtual Training Environment Free Training Nationwide 202-753-0845
LinkedIn Free Premium Membership Nationwide

Travel

Business Type of Discount Location Phone
Space-Available travel Free flights Worldwide 518-344-2310