Heather Sweeney

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. In addition to her work at Military.com, her work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The TODAY Show, Newsweek, HuffPost and Business Insider.

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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)

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

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)

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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)

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

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.

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

Staff Sgt. Courtney Smith plays with her son Ayden Clax, on Fort Bragg

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For the Month of the Military Child, we've gathered a list of nine discounts that military families can take advantage of.

How to Use Military Discounts While Traveling

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

Military Discounts for Spring Break

With the help of military discounts, you can have tons of Spring Break fun.

5 Tips for Staying Fit While Saving Money with Military Discounts

Here are five great ways for military families to save money on your fitness journey.

7 Great Freebies for Military and Their Families

Some military discounts include products or services you can get for free. Here are 7 examples of those freebies.

USO's Cupcake Drop at Camp Johnson military discount

Military Discounts for Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day take advantage of some military discounts to help Cupid cut costs.

10 Military Discounts for Spouses

Here's a list of 10 military discounts that spouses love.

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