Veteran and military perks

• Ford's program page says tires must be purchased and installed 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2026 at a participating Ford Dealer, Lincoln, or Quick Lane retailer.
• You verify through ID.me to get a program-provided Hero Code, and give that code to the dealership to get the $80 discount.
• The page says the same Hero Code can be used twice per calendar year.

Verification: ID.me (Hero Code) · Ends: 2026-12-31

• Oakley's qualifications page lists active duty, veterans, National Guard, reservists, Coast Guard, military retirees, federal law enforcement and federal fire/emergency response, and state and local law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel (ID verification).
• You register for an Oakley Standard Issue account; the page does not state a discount percentage, so check the site for current pricing.

Verification: Account registration with ID verification · Ends: Not stated

• ExpertVoice's support pages describe joining the Military, Law Enforcement, or Fire/EMT/First Responder team and verifying by official email or by uploading proof.
• Support text lists proof such as an unexpired ID, a recent pay stub, a signed Red Card, or an EMT certificate, and says review is generally within 24 to 48 hours (details summarized from search excerpt; confirm on their page).
• Available brands and discounts depend on the team you are verified for.

Verification: Official email or document upload · Ends: n/a

• GOVX's support center documents GOVX ID and which groups it verifies. Which groups a given brand accepts is set by that brand, so check each offer.
• See GOVX's support pages for the exact verification methods and groups.

Verification: GOVX ID · Ends: n/a

• National Park Service: current US Armed Forces members and dependents can get a free Military Annual Pass; veterans (including National Guard and Reserves) and Gold Star Families can get a free Military Lifetime Pass.
• In person it is free; the NPS page lists accepted IDs, including DoD ID, VHIC, Veteran ID Card, or a veteran designation on a state ID. Recreation.gov offers a free digital pass; mailed passes from the USGS Store have a $10 processing fee.
• The passes cover entrance and standard day-use fees on lands run by NPS, BLM, Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife, Forest Service and Army Corps. They do not cover camping, tours, permits or concession fees.
• The NPS page was last updated February 26, 2026.

Verification: Show ID in person, or online via Recreation.gov · Ends: Lifetime / annual

• Lowe's page: anyone currently serving in or a veteran of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, NOAA, US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps or National Guard; dishonorably discharged veterans are not eligible.
• Verification is through ID.me with a MyLowe's Rewards account; spouses must verify on their own account. In store, show your phone number and valid photo ID.
• Lowe's says there is no annual maximum on savings, and the discount cannot be used on sale items, major appliances, certain commodities (such as dimensional lumber and electrical wire), gift cards or services.

Verification: ID.me · Ends: Lowe's may change or end it at any time

• Home Depot's military page and corporate how-to describe a 10% military discount that requires enrolling and verifying (an excerpt says the current verification flow is ID.me; older materials mention SheerID).
• An excerpt also notes a $400 per calendar year cap and exclusions such as lumber, building materials, appliances, services and gift cards. Confirm the cap and exclusions on the page before relying on them.

Verification: Account enrollment and ID.me · Ends: Not stated

• VA says you can request a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) online, through a lender, or by mail; a COE confirms service requirements but does not guarantee lender approval.
• VA's purchase loan page says a VA-backed purchase loan can have no down payment if the price is no more than the home's appraised value. You still must meet VA and lender credit, income and occupancy requirements.
• This is general information, not financial advice. Compare lenders and read VA's pages.

Verification: VA Certificate of Eligibility · Ends: n/a

• The Veterans Crisis Line page says support is free, confidential and available 24/7, and that it can help even if you are not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
• Dial 988 then press 1. Text 838255 or use online chat. TTY: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
• The page lists separate overseas numbers by Department of Defense region.

Verification: None required · Ends: n/a

• Military OneSource's pages (summarized from search excerpts) describe free, confidential support for eligible service members and their immediate families, with counseling sessions available by phone, video, chat or in person.
• Eligibility depends on service status, so check the eligibility page.

Verification: Eligibility check on their site · Ends: n/a

• VA's fast-facts sheet (summarized from a search excerpt) says the screening takes about 5 to 10 minutes for veterans enrolled in VA health care, and that it is not a disability claim.
• Start on VA's PACT Act page to see who may qualify and how to apply.

Verification: VA enrollment · Ends: n/a

• The FTC's Military Credit Monitoring Rule page says the nationwide consumer reporting agencies must provide free electronic credit monitoring services for active duty military consumers. The rule implements a 2018 law that amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• The FTC's October 2019 press release says Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are providing the free service to active duty service members and National Guard members, and that you sign up on each credit reporting agency's website.
• The FTC's 2019 consumer alert says the agencies must notify you by mobile app, email or text within 48 hours of material changes to your credit file, such as address changes, new negative information, credit limit changes of $100 or more, and new accounts opened in your name. It also says credit monitoring is not complete protection against fraud.
• General information, not financial or legal advice.

Verification: Proof of active duty or National Guard status, as each credit agency requires · Ends: n/a (federal rule)

• The U.S. Department of Labor's VETS page says USERRA requires that returning service members be promptly re-employed in the same position they would have attained had they not been absent for military service, with the same seniority, status and pay.
• VETS helps people with service-connected problems in their civilian jobs and says it has representatives in every state, plus Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The page links to filing a claim and to its USERRA Advisor.
• The page says a 2022 law, the CREW Act, extended USERRA protections to FEMA reservists who deploy to major disaster sites.
• One example on the page is an Army reservist on a city police force who missed promotional exams during active duty; the case ended in a settlement that included back pay. The page advises keeping copies of your orders, DD 214s, civilian pay stubs and employer correspondence.
• General information, not legal advice.

Verification: Your military orders and service records (see VETS) · Ends: n/a (federal law)

• The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's page says the MLA covers active-duty members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force, Reserves serving on active duty, National Guard members mobilized under federal orders for more than 30 consecutive days, their spouses, and sometimes their dependents.
• Lenders can't charge more than a 36% Military Annual Percentage Rate (MAPR), which counts finance charges, credit insurance premiums, add-on products and fees such as application or participation fees. They also can't charge prepayment penalties, require arbitration or require a military pay allotment.
• Covered: credit cards, payday loans, deposit advances, tax refund anticipation loans, vehicle title loans, overdraft lines of credit, installment loans (except auto loans) and some student loans. Not covered: home mortgages and other home loans, and auto or personal-property loans secured by what you are buying.
• Loans taken out before active duty fall under a different law, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. You can complain to the CFPB online or at (855) 411-2372, and a military legal assistance office can help with your situation. The page was last modified Sept. 8, 2025. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Verification: Lenders check covered-borrower status; no application needed · Ends: n/a (federal law)

• The Labor Department's Employment and Training Administration page says it has put priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses in place in all qualified job training programs, and that services reach veterans through more than 2,400 American Job Centers.
• The page says the Jobs for Veterans Act (2002) set this priority for covered persons, meaning veterans and eligible spouses, including widows and widowers. The law defines which spouses are eligible.
• To find an American Job Center, the page points to careeronestop.org or the toll-free line 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).
• DOL's military spouse employment page tells military spouses to let the American Job Center representative know they are a military spouse, and says spouses who lost a job because of a military move may be eligible for dislocated worker funding.

Verification: Tell the American Job Center you are a veteran or eligible spouse · Ends: n/a (federal law)