Benefits Alert Volume 472 | May 7, 2021

News and discounts for our military & veterans


Featured Benefits

Shopping

Apple - free shipping

Shop Apple’s online store for savings: With WeSalute+, Apple recognizes you and your family for your service with its best deals on Mac laptops, desktops, and mobile devices! Shop the online WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Purchase Plan store and save on popular Apple products, combinable with contactless free shipping. Log in with your WeSalute+ account for online access to your Apple savings and the best deals from other leading tech brands: Dell, Samsung, Lenovo & Acer.

30-Day trial

Exclusive savings. Cancel Anytime: Start a 30-day trial today and get the WeSalute+ Exclusives in today’s Benefits Alert, plus hundreds more, in our WeSalute Marketplace. Our offers are easy-to-redeem, backed by VIP Member Support, and created by our nation’s top corporations as “A Real Thank You” for your service.

Academy Sports + Outdoors - 10% OFF

New: Limited-time savings: Ready to get out and enjoy the outdoors? Academy Sports + Outdoors has created a limited-time 10% OFF military discount for WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage), so that you can enjoy an active lifestyle for less. Shop and save on athletic and outdoor equipment, apparel, and athletic shoes and boots, online and in-store. You’ll also get free shipping on orders over $25!

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JetBlue Airways - 5% OFF

Exclusive discounts on your future travel: Now’s the perfect time to plan your summer travel with our exclusive airline partners. JetBlue offers you 5% OFF flights, plus two free bags ($160 value) when you book with WeSalute+ today. You can also save with our other airline exclusives with American, United, Hawaiian, or Alaska Airlines!

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts - Up to 20% OFF

Up to 20% OFF the best available rate for your summer travel: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts thanks you every day with up to 20% OFF the best available rate at any of its hotels & resorts around the world. Reserve your travel at a Wyndham Hotel & Resort branded property or stay with any of its other popular brands -- La Quinta, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Ramada, Wyndham Grand, or Super 8.


Sample Savings

TOTAL SAMPLE SAVINGS
FOR THIS WEEK		=$560.02


Stories for You

VetFamily: Kathryn Cross
Featured for this Week

Kathryn Cross truly lives a life of devotion to our country, and its women and men who served it. She was born on an Air Force base, and has a rich family history of military service, including her dad who served during the Korean War as a flight instructor. She encouraged her firstborn to join the Navy as an aspiring SEAL, and he once proudly told his mother, “I am a lifer Ma, I love what I do!”

“I hoped he would follow his dreams,” she tells WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) about Tyler’s desire to serve, in an exclusive interview. “He wanted so much to be like his father, who was a heavily decorated Green Beret during the Vietnam War.”

Scott's View
Scott's View

Every year, on the Friday before Mother’s Day, we honor spouses of our U.S. military through National Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Today’s that day!

We believe that “when one in the family serves, the whole family serves.” Today, we honor the contributions and sacrifices made by the hundreds of thousands of military spouses, men and women. Military spouses’ tireless support runs in the background 24 hours a day, while our military defends us on the front lines. Their commitment and support help to keep our country safe. Each day they bolster the nation's strength, and serve as heroes and role models for us all.

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From Our Member Community

Scott Higgins WeSalute Awards 25 Years Later: Honoring the Bravery, Sacrifice, and Enduring Legacy of 9/11 Leaders and Veterans Twenty-five years ago today, our nation was irrevocably changed. The morning of September 11, 2001, stands as one of the darkest days in American history, testing our resolve, our unity, and our spirit. Yet amid the unfathomable tragedy at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, ordinary men and women—first responders, service members, and everyday citizens—demonstrated extraordinary bravery.
Paraplegic soldier talks with female therapist Discounts & Benefits Understanding Your VA Disability Compensation Benefits and How to File in 2026 Navigating military transition or managing long-term service-connected injuries can feel overwhelming, but securing the benefits you earned should never be a mystery. VA Disability Compensation provides monthly, tax-free financial support to Veterans who became sick or injured while serving in the military, or whose existing conditions were worsened by active service. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about eligibility, current pay adjustments, the PACT Act, and the step-by-step process to file a successful claim.
Scott Higgins Discounts & Benefits Real Savings. No Hassle: How WeSalute Can Boost Your Budget Annually As any active-duty service member, veteran, first responder, nurse, or medical professional will attest, every dollar saved matters. At WeSalute, we are dedicated to ensuring you and your family get the most out of the benefits you deserve. Our mission is to provide "A Real Thank You" that translates into tangible financial savings in your everyday life. You might be surprised just how much those savings can add up over a year.
colorful foliage Discounts & Benefits WeSalute Review: The Official 2026 Fall Foliage Travel Guide for Military, First Responder & Healthcare Families As the warmth of summer gives way to the crisp air of autumn and the holiday season still feels a comfortable distance away, a unique travel window opens. For those seeking a special getaway, autumn is prime time for leaf-peeping, harvest festivals, and scenic drives. Created for our entire community — including active duty military, veterans, first responders, nurses, and medical professionals — this official 2026 travel guide highlights top fall foliage destinations across the U.S., showing you how to maximize your savings using the all-new WeSalute Travel, premium hotel discounts, rental car perks, and specialized transportation benefits.

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