All veterans who serve their country are entitled to certain benefits, but those who join The American Legion have additional ones. Legionnaires qualify for a variety of services and special offers, ranging from health-care aid to discounts on computers and electronics
Click here to learn more: http://www.legion.org/benefits
There are also many retail stores that have special memberships for military or discount programs available. Don't forget to ask when you sign up! To get you started, here are a few well-known veteran and military discounts available:
- Sam's Club - Membership and Gift Card
- Costco - Membership plus $50 Coupon's/Savings Free items
- AT&T Wireless - 15% off monthly bill
- Verizon Wireless - 15% off monthly bill and 25% off accessories
- UnderArmour - 10% Discount
- Apple Military/Government - 10% Discount (Also additional free program for Small Businesses)
- Lowe's - 10% Discount
- Joanns - 10% Discount
- Veterans Advantage - Program with MANY Discounts (May require Fee)
- Kohls - 15% Discount (Not all Kohl's Participate - Ask)
- Home Depot - 10% Discount (Not all store's participate - ask)
For a much more comprehensive list of military discounts (Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, Retiree's, and Federal/Government Employees,etc.) click the following links:
http://militarybenefits.info/military-discounts/
http://militaryandveteransdiscounts.com/
STATE SPECIFIC BENEFITS FOR VETERANS
Each State has different benefits available to Veterans. These are tied to the veterans state of residence. A few of the potential state benefits available are listed below. For a current and detailed list of what may be available please use the links below for more information.
- Pension Tax Exclusion
- Property Tax Exemption
- Vehicle Tax Exemption
- Vessel Tax Exemption
- Assisted Living Veterans Home
- Medical Care
- Dental Care
- Housing Assistance
- Military Personnel Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program
- Special Disabled Motor Vehicle License Plates
- FREE Hunting, Fishing Licenses
- FREE Admission to all State Parks
- Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Program
- VA Home Loan (No Down Payment or Closing Costs)
- Women Veterans Call Center
- Help for Homeless Veterans
- AND MANY MORE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS!!!
For those in Maryland, learn more here: http://veterans.maryland.gov/
The current booklet - Maryland Veterans State Benefits and Information Guide can be found for download here:
https://veterans.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/10/MDBenefitsGuide.pdf
To see veterans benefits for any state, click here and choose your specific state:
http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/state-veterans-benefits-directory.html
To see information and assistance about Benefits and Compensation from Veteran Service Officers (VSO's):
http://www.veteranprograms.com/index.html