Heather Sweeney

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Heather Sweeney is a Content 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 appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Newsweek, HuffPost, Insider and Healthline.

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.

USS Nimitz homecoming Navy family military discount

2023 Military Appreciation Month Discounts

Service members and families are being honored during Military Appreciation Month 2023 with a variety of discounts.

Military Discounts on Auto Sales

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

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.

How to Use Military Discounts While Traveling

Traveling is even more fun when you find great discounts to help you out along the way.

How to Find Cheap Military Flights and Baggage Discounts

Whether you're traveling on orders or for leisure, you can find discounted rates on flights as well as checked baggage.

The Best Amusement Park Military Discounts

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

Celebrate Mother's Day with Military Discounts

Need some gifts ideas to brighten Mom's day? Grab your military ID and get discounts on the following gifts!

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A golfer putts his ball into the hole during the Commanding General’s Cup Golf Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 2, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Stephen Beard)

Military Discounts for the Golf Enthusiast

Whether you're a golfer or a spectator, there are many ways to enjoy the sport using military discounts.

An Airman fills out tax forms, Feb. 9, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. (U.S. Air Force photo/Daniel Brosam)

Free and Discounted Tax Preparation for Military

Military personnel and their families have access to a variety of tax preparation and filing services for free.

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