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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

Department of Veterans Affairs

Military & Veterans News

Veterans Buried Overseas Will Be Further Honored by VA's Expanded Online Memorial

 Now totaling over 10 million individual pages, the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website, the nation's largest online memorial, recently underwent a significant expansion. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on May 6th the addition of 210,000 new pages specifically honoring American veterans laid to rest and memorialized in overseas cemeteries and memorials managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC).
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Discounts & Benefits

WeSalute Review: Prepare for Warmer Weather & Save with Military Discounts on Athletic Apparel & Gear

 As the weather starts to warm up, many of us will "wake from hibernation" and feel the urge to explore the outdoors, maybe even hit the trails instead of staying cooped up inside. Here at WeSalute, we understand that desire to get active, and we want to help you make the most of it drawing on WeSalute’s 25+ years of experience advising members on military discounts. The WeSalute Review buyer's guide is designed to help you understand and make the most of your valuable WeSalute benefits. That's why we've gathered some fantastic benefits that are available to military personnel and veterans. Our goal is to help you continue your workout journey or perhaps even inspire you to get started, all while saving you money along the way!
Scott Higgins

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.
Group of four senior friends enjoying their afternoon together.

Discounts & Benefits

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.
scott

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.
Scott Higgins

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.
Woman with a smile setting up her new iPhone

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!
Father and son outdoors, measuring wood soon to be cut for a wood working project.

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. 
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