Benefits Alert Volume 456 | January 12, 2021

News and discounts for our military & veterans


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United - 5% OFF

NEW! Deeper discounts now available on airline flights: Plan ahead and save on your future travel with United Airlines. When you upgrade to WeSalute+ today, you now become eligible for 5% OFF WeSalute+ Exclusive savings on First, Business and Premium Economy Class tickets on United-operated flights without blackout dates, from the U.S. to destinations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe (when it opens to U.S. travelers). Thanks to United Airlines for increasing your discount for 2021 and beyond!
Samsung - up to 40% OFF

Get the latest mobile tech & home appliances: Start your year off right with technology upgrades on your work & home lifestyle with up to 40% OFF Samsung. Shop our private store and save on its latest Galaxy phones and other mobile devices, computers, and home appliances. Your savings are combinable with any public sitewide sales, too! With WeSalute+, you can start saving now, so upgrade here.
Merrell - up to 40% OFF

Deep winter discounts on footwear & outdoor gear: Gear up for winter weather with your WeSalute+ Exclusive of up to 40% OFF Merrell! If you’re equipping yourself for an outdoor adventure, Merrell has footwear and apparel for your active lifestyle for men, women & kids. With winter weather now upon us, it's perfect for outdoor exercising, yardwork, hiking, or digging out from snowstorms. So upgrade now and be ready!
Extended Stay America - up to 50% OFF

NEW! Deeper discounts now available on Extended Stay hotel rates: Extended Stay America honors you with the best value with discounted rates on its rooms, whether you stay for a day, a week, or longer. You are eligible for WeSalute+ Exclusive savings of up to 50% OFF stays up to 30-59 nights, and additional discounts on shorter stays.


Sample Savings
TOTAL SAMPLE SAVINGS
FOR THIS WEEK 		= $962.57


Stories for You
HeroVet: Margaret Kibben
Featured for this Week

In a week that was tumultuous in Washington D.C., one piece of news is good: the first female Chaplain to serve the U.S. House of Representatives was appointed - and she’s a Navy veteran with over 30 years of military experience. Retired Navy Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben replaced retiring Rev. Pat Conroy last week.

The appointment now provides a chaplain with military background to both houses of the U.S. Congress. Retired Rear Adm. Barry C. Black, also of the Navy, began serving as Senate chaplain in 2003, becoming the first African American chaplain in either branch of Congress. WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) honored Admiral Black in 2009.
Scott's View
Scott's View

Like most of you, I was horrified by the events in the U.S. Capitol last week. There is no excuse for the violence of last week in Washington, and we mourn the senseless deaths of those caught in the crossfire. No doubt you feel that the intensity of anger and hostility in our nation has reached historic highs, and the adage “we’re all in this together” needs a renewed focus.

This spirit of unity was the tone we all tried to share when COVID first came into our lives, and we need to remind ourselves that there is strength in coming together as a nation once again. You may find some inspiration in this week’s feature profile of Retired Navy Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben, who was just appointed Chaplain to the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first woman in our history to fill this vital role.

From Our Member Community

Scott Higgins Discounts & Benefits A Quarter-Millennium of Freedom: Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary History is unfolding right before our eyes. We are now officially less than a month away from July 4, 2026—the Semiquincentennial, or America’s 250th Anniversary. Two and a half centuries ago, a bold and unprecedented experiment in self-governance was born. As the nation prepares for this historic milestone, it is a time for profound reflection on how a fragile collection of colonies transformed into the world’s greatest beacon of liberty.
National Military Appreciation Month Discounts & Benefits National Military Appreciation Month & Memorial Day Military Discounts 2026 National Military Appreciation Month has come to a close. While we won't be adding new deals to this specific guide until next year, you can still explore the incredible special discounts we rounded up from top brands across the country. The celebrations may be over, but the savings don't have to be. To discover even more year-round benefits across categories like travel, shopping, and everyday expenses, check out the exclusive discounts available with WeSalute+ and more on our WeSalute Marketplace.

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