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The Service™ is the WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Community blog for those who serve, those who care, and those who want to connect to all things military
Military & Veterans Life
Plan Your Visit to the Intrepid Museum Where Military & Veterans Get In For Free
Our friends from the Intrepid Museum have announced upcoming dates for important events over the next few months!
Discounts & Benefits
Honoring Our Military & Veterans: 75% OFF WeSalute+ Membership During National Military Appreciation Month
In recognition of National Military Appreciation Month, we're honored to extend a special offer to our members: secure your WeSalute+ benefits for the long haul and save significantly! Sign up for three years and save 75%. This is a fantastic opportunity to lock in our best rate and ensure you continue to enjoy your current benefits, plus all the exciting new ones we'll be adding.
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Finding Peace of Mind: Exploring Senior Living Options through WeSalute
The challenges of caring for an aging loved one or the desire for a more simplified lifestyle can weigh heavily on families. Are you navigating the complexities of providing adequate care for a family member whose needs are escalating? Or perhaps the responsibilities of homeownership have become more burdensome than rewarding, and you yearn for the freedom of community living? If these questions resonate, you're not alone. Thankfully, WeSalute members enrolled in WeSalute+ have access to valuable resources through Brookdale Senior Living, offering discounts on senior living, in-home services, and short-term stays, providing a pathway to enhanced care and peace of mind.
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Review: Shoulder Season Travel Savings for Military & Veterans in 2025
With the holidays behind us and summer still around the corner, savvy travelers are already looking ahead to "tweener" trips during the shoulder seasons (Spring/Fall). This is the time between peak and off-season, offering a balance of pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and potentially lower prices. Let's explore some popular options for 2025.
Military & Veterans News
VA Launches Search for New Health and Benefits Chiefs Amidst Reform Push
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced April 14th the formation of commissions tasked with identifying candidates to lead both the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). VA Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., is set to lead both panels.
Discounts & Benefits
Review: The Ultimate Traveler Guide to Military & Veteran Flight Discounts
Finding affordable flights can be tough, and military members and veterans deserve recognition for their service, especially when traveling for leisure, work, or family visits. WeSalute honors your service by offering exclusive airfare discounts and travel benefits, and we also provide tips on where to find the best travel deals.
WeSalute Awards
TopVet: Dr. Marco Gargano
Dr. Marco Gargano is an Army National Guardsman and dentist in Kansas City, Missouri who serves the veteran community with affordable dental care.
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: National Military Appreciation Month & Memorial Day 2025: A Guide for Those Who Serve
We want to take this time to express our deepest gratitude for your service, dedication, and sacrifice. Beyond the well-deserved recognition on Veterans Day in November, the next two months offer a special opportunity for our nation to come together and honor the incredible contributions of the U.S. Armed Forces – that's you, our active duty members, our veterans, and your resilient families.
Discounts & Benefits
National Military Appreciation Month & Memorial Day Military Discounts 2025
May 1st started National Military Appreciation Month, a month-long salute where we honor those who served, are currently serving, and their families that stand tall by their side. Also, during this month companies show their support for our military and their family by providing special discounts just for them. 
Military & Veterans News
VA Accelerates Electronic Health Record Rollout, 13 Facilities to Go Live in 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major acceleration of its Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization project, with 13 medical facilities set to go live with the Federal EHR system in 2026. This expansion follows significant improvements to the EHR system, leading to increased veteran trust and system performance at existing sites.
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: Five Years After Covid, WeSalute Continues to Assist During Economic Crisis
Five years ago, the world grappled with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a period that fundamentally shifted our lives and economies. Here at WeSalute (formerly Veterans Advantage), our enduring mission has always been to champion our military, veteran, and family member community. As the immediate health crisis evolved into significant economic uncertainty, we remained steadfast in our commitment, ensuring our members continued to find value and support when they needed it most.
Military & Veterans Life
Cover Story: April is Month of the Military Child
As family oriented holidays like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day come to mind this spring, the greater military community turns its attention to the month of April to kick off its annual commemoration of the “Month of the Military Child.”
WeSalute Awards
TopVet: Thomas Sowell
Prominent economist Thomas Sowell will celebrate his 95th birthday in June but shows no signs of slowing down. The Marine Corps veteran is widely published, quoted, and sought after for guidance on current economic issues. The author of more than 45 books, he is a known voice in the Black conservative movement.
Military & Veterans News
Scott's View: Honoring Our Heroes: Vietnam Veterans Day 2025
Tomorrow, March 29th, 2025, our nation comes together to observe Vietnam Veterans Day. This important day serves as a dedicated moment to recognize the unwavering service and sacrifice of the 2.8 million American men and women who served in the Vietnam War.
Discounts & Benefits
WeSalute Review: Your Ultimate Guide to Saving with Apple’s Military Buyer’s Guide
You might have been asking yourself, does Apple have a military discount? Yes, it does! Since 2004, WeSalute, in direct partnership with Apple, has offered a wide range members only savings on Apple products. The WeSalute Review buyer’s guide is designed to help you navigate and maximize this valuable benefit, and is based on WeSalute’s 25+ years of experience speaking with members who review and redeem military discounts. Whether you're looking for a new Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, MacBook, or AppleCare+ protection, understanding the WeSalute+ Apple military discount can save you hundreds!
Discounts & Benefits
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. 
Military & Veterans Life
Cover Story: Women’s History Month & Their Groundbreaking Spirit of Military Service
March is Women’s History Month and WeSalute would like to celebrate women in the military and their great contributions.
Discounts & Benefits
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. 
Discounts & Benefits
WeSalute Review: Getting Military Discounts & Deals in Stores and Restaurants
Our WeSalute Members report that they have the advantage of using their WeSalute+ ID 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.
Military & Veterans News
WeSalute Joins the NYSE in Thanking Our Nation’s Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
"What does true American heroism mean to you?"
Military & Veterans News
Unlock Savings and Convenience: Our 13-Year Partnership with CVS
For over 13 years, WeSalute has been proud to partner with CVS, bringing our members exceptional value on everything from essential healthcare items to everyday household necessities. This long-standing relationship has been built on a shared commitment to providing accessible and affordable solutions for your well-being and home.
Discounts & Benefits
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.
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: Valentine's Day, Iwo Jima, and Black History Month: A Time for Love and Remembrance
February 14th is a day for love, a time to celebrate the bonds that connect us. Whether it's romantic love, the love of family, or the warmth of friendship, Valentine's Day is a reminder to cherish those special people in our lives.
Military & Veterans Life
Cover Story: Black History Month - Recognizing Veterans Who Reached Fame After Their Military Service
February is Black History Month and an important time as ever to celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in military history. Today, there are over 350,000 active duty and select reserve members and over 2.4 million Black and African American veterans in the United States.
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