Heather Sweeney

Heather Sweeney is an Associate Editor at Military.com. She started writing about her life as a military spouse in 2010 on her popular blog, Riding the Roller Coaster. She joined Military.com’s SpouseBuzz team in 2012 and has been covering military discounts since 2013. Heather earned her Master’s degree in 2004 and in addition to her work at Military.com, her work has been featured in the NY Times, the Washington Post, Healthline and Huffington Post.

Email: heather.sweeney@monster.com

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Operations Specialist 3rd Class Cody Wood looks on from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship passes the USS Midway Museum during its arrival in San Diego, Calif., May 8, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo/Zachary DiPadova)

The Best Military Discounts in San Diego

Whether you're stationed in San Diego or just visiting, there are plenty of military discounts to use while you're there.

Pacific Park (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Lance Cpl. Norman Eckles)

The Best Amusement Park Military Discounts

Amusement parks are a fun way for families to spend time together and many offer military discounts.

Sailors representing several local naval commands participate in the annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo during Fiesta San Antonio, April 22, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo/Burrell Parmer)

11 San Antonio Discounts for Military Families

Whether you're stationed in the San Antonio area or just visiting, there are many family-friendly military discounts availabl...

The Crossroads Inn aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Cheap Lodging for Military Families

Here are some great deals for military families to find cheap lodging on the go.

Children from the Magnolia Village housing area on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, board the school bus Aug 7, 2017, on their way to school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Savannah G Stephens)

10 Back-to-School Deals for Military Families

As summer camps wind to a close, parents have one thing on their minds: back-to-school shopping.

Vehicle Registration for Military Families

How do you deal with your driver's license and car registration while in the military? We have the answers.

Sailors attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC19) participate in the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA). (U.S. Navy photo/Dylan McKay)

5 Tips for Staying Fit While Saving Money

Here are 5 great deals for military families to help on your fitness journey.

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2 open care packages containing a variety of snack and hygiene items at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Aug. 23, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara)

7 Affordable Ideas for Military Care Packages

Care packages are the best way for loved ones to send a little piece of home to deployed service members.

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules is parked on the flightline during the Celebrate America fireworks display, July 3, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Donald Hudson)

2019 Fourth of July Military Discounts

Service members and families are being honored with a variety of military discounts to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Sailors and Marines visit the Los Angeles Zoo during the second annual Los Angeles Fleet Week, Sep. 1, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo/Abby Rader)

Where to Find Military Discounts at Zoos Around the Country

Admission fees at zoos can be costly. So we've put together a list of zoos around the country that offer military discounts.

Military Discounts on Auto Sales

Buying a new car? Check out the military discounts offered by automakers both stateside and abroad.

20 Military Discounts in Hampton Roads

Whether you live in Hampton Roads or you're just visiting, take advantage of the following 20 military discounts.

A crowd of visitors entering and exiting the entrance of the Legoland California theme park located in San Diego, California. (Getty image)

LEGOLAND California Resort Offers Free Military Admission in August 2018

LEGOLAND California Resort is thanking military personnel with free park admission throughout the month of August in 2018.

Air Force and Army coed softball teams render military honors during the All-Star Armed Services Classic Championship game, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rusty Frank)

Military Discounts for Major League Baseball Games

Major League Baseball teams are showing their appreciation for service members with military discounts on game tickets.

A father holds his son on the flightine at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio, on June 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christi Richter)

10 Father's Day Gift Ideas and Military Discounts

Here are some ideas to celebrate Father's Day with great military discounts.

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Marine Waives Military Hearing over Firearms Allegations

A preliminary military court hearing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii was scheduled for Wednesday.

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