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WeSalute Review: Maximize Your Savings with the Home Depot Military Buyer’s Guide
Home Depot deeply appreciates the service of U.S. veterans, active-duty service members, and their spouses, and offers a 10% military discount on eligible purchases. This latest WeSalute Review is a buyer’s guide designed to help you navigate and maximize this valuable benefit, and based on WeSalute’s 25+ years of experience speaking with members who review and redeem military discounts.
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WeSalute Review: Your Buyer's Guide to Verizon’s Military Discount
Are you looking to optimize your Verizon mobile plan coverage and reduce your monthly bill? Active duty military, veterans, and their families can unlock significant savings through Verizon's military discount program, especially when choosing a WeSalute+ membership.
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WeSalute Review: Getting Military Discounts & Deals in Stores and Restaurants
Our WeSalute Members report that they have the advantage of using their WeSalute+ Card, as a secure military ID to redeem military discounts, without having to have a government-issued military ID or using their sensitive military documents, such as the DD214.
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WeSalute Review: CVS Buyer’s Guide for Military & Veterans
Here at WeSalute we understand stretching every dollar is important to our nation’s military, veterans, and their family members. That's why we've created this CVS Buyer's Guide highlighting some of the great products you can save on. WeSalute+ members receive an exclusive 20% sitewide discount and free shipping through CVS! So, in need of a convenient gift for a friend or family member? Look no further than our CVS Buyer’s Guide.
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Two Decades of Love & Blooms: Celebrating 20 Years with 1-800-Flowers This Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air! At WeSalute, we're not just celebrating romance; we're also toasting to a very special milestone: 20 years of WeSalute’s partnership with the incredible team at 1-800-Flowers! For two decades, we've been helping our military and veteran community express their love and appreciation with beautiful blooms, thoughtful gifts, and exceptional service. And this Valentine's Day, we're making it even easier to show you care.
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Scott's View: New Year's Resolutions for Veterans: Maximizing WeSalute Benefits in 2025
It's a new year, and that means new resolutions! Whether you're aiming to save more, travel further, or prioritize your health, WeSalute has been here to help you achieve your goals for over two decades. And we're still here for you today!
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Scott’s View: Celebrating Our New Partnership with Carnival Cruise Line: A True Tribute to Military & Veteran Families
At WeSalute, we are deeply honored to announce our exciting new partnership with Carnival Cruise Line. As shared by Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, in an exclusive interview today, Carnival's commitment to honoring military families is ingrained in the company's DNA. This dedication starts at the very top—with Carnival itself being led by an executive who represents a proud military family.
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Scott’s View: Thrive During Back to School Season with WeSalute
WeSalute looks forward to this time of year so we can highlight the benefits of our program for the youth of America. For instance, Harry & David offers exclusive savings of 25% on care packages to send to loved ones each year. Greyhound Bus, an exclusive partner for 20 years, offers 10% savings each time one of our members boards a bus nationwide. That’s perfect for school commutes!
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Scott’s View: How to Save for Your Home With WeSalute
This week’s latest exclusive with GE Appliances continues to show our dedication to enhancing your lifestyles, with great offerings to improve your home.
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Scott’s View: Independence Day Represents A Time for Gratitude and Seeing the Country You Served
With the start of Independence Day holiday this coming week, many towns across America are planning fireworks shows, parades and cookouts to celebrate our nation's 248th birthday.
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Scott’s View: Thank You for Supporting Our Military Heroes This May
As we conclude National Military Appreciation Month, we reflect on the dedication, service, and sacrifices of our U.S. Armed Forces. I am proud of the work WeSalute has been doing to support our veterans this past month and every other month of the year.
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Scott’s View: Recognizing 20 Years of Exclusive Savings With Greyhound
Today, we recognize the past and future of our focus on travel exclusives. First, this year marks the 20th anniversary of our partnership with Greyhound, one of our longest serving partners providing A Real Thank You® for your service to our members.
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Scott’s View: The Greatest Contributions Deserve the Greatest Reward
The value of your participation in WeSalute is growing. We’re excited to announce the addition of over 100 new free WeSalute and paid WeSalute+ offers to our WeSalute marketplace. These new offers include savings on everyday shopping and entertainment, plus other great benefits. You can access these new savings today by signing into your WeSalute+ account today.
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Scott's View: Need A Vacation? Save on Top-Name Hotels & Resorts
With all the buzz about holiday season 2023 shopping, some of which is profiled in today’s member newsletter - and new offers from J.Crew, AT&T, & Dell - we also want to recognize some great vacation opportunities, too.
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Scott’s View: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Savings Begin Now With Veterans Advantage
With Veterans Day behind us and the holidays fast approaching, Veterans Advantage partners are already gearing up for the holiday season. Early Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers are underway, and no doubt will continue through Thanksgiving and into the peak shopping season.
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Veterans Day 2023: Food Freebies for Veterans and Active Duty Personnel - Part I
Veterans Day is coming! And businesses across the country are announcing ways to honor and support active U.S. military, veterans, and their loved ones on Veterans Day. Publishing the Veterans Advantage Directory of “Veterans Day Deals, Discounts, & Freebies” has become a popular annual tradition.
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Scott’s View: Members Only Sale Kicks Off Ahead of National Veterans and Military Families Month
This is one of our favorite times of the year, as we get ready for the month of November for National Veterans and Military Families Month. With Veterans Day also around the corner, on November 11, we are working hard with our partners to get the best offers for you as “A Real Thank You” for your service.
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Scott’s View: V-J Day 78 Years Later - The Joy of World Peace
Next Monday is Labor Day weekend, but did you know that Saturday, September 2 is VJ Day? It’s the 78th anniversary of the end of the war in the Pacific, effectively ending World War II. Our nation sent 16 million Americans, about 11% of our population at the time, to fight during World War II.
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Scott’s View: Military & Veterans Save on Back-To-School Shopping With Veterans Advantage
Back-to-school season is in full swing. For starters, with the expansion of our exclusive partnership with Harry & David, your savings on gift baskets now include meal delivery.
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Scott's View: Avis Budget Treats Veterans Advantage Members at Yankee Stadium
Today, we salute long-time partner Avis Budget Group for continuing to give “A Real Thank You” for our members. Last week, it was Military Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees took on the Kansas City Royals. Avis Budget is also a premier sponsor of the Yankees, so they invited our members to enjoy the game in their corporate luxury box!
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Scott’s View: How to Save When You Are Inside CVS Pharmacy Stores
One of my favorite Veterans Advantage partners is CVS, since they offer us an exclusive 20% discount combinable with publ
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Scott’s View: Happy Independence Day! How to Enjoy Outdoors This Summer
With Independence Day weekend coming up this weekend, we celebrate our nation’s 247th birthday.
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Scott’s View: Learn How Young Veterans Are Making A Difference in Business
Looking to take the next step in your career? As today’s TopVet profile of Wells Fargo’s Brian Armstrong shows, veterans from the post-9/11 era are increasingly making a difference in the corporate world.
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Scott's View: Save on Your Pets With Veterans Advantage
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 38 percent of U.S. households have at least 1 dog, and 25% include at least 1 cat.
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