Armed Forces Day Discounts and Freebies

TODAY is Armed Forces Day! Here are some deals to try and say “Thank You” in a small way.

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days.
The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.

Sam’s Club: Get a FREE $15 gift card when you join Sam’s clubs membership program or renew your current membership.

Joanne Fabrics: 20% off for Military

Here’s to the Heroes: Free Admission to Sesame Place and Bush Gardens and Sea World All summer long.

Big Lot’s:  10% off all purchases for Active Duty, Retired and Guard Military service members on may 20. Just show your military ID at check out.

FREE Tour of Graceland: Just show your military ID at Graceland and get a FREE Platinum tour.

DollarGeneral.com: Celebrate Armed Forces Day with 20% off select red, white & blue items at  Valid online only from 5/17 through 5/19.

San Antonio Zoo: 1/2 off admission for Military on May 19.

Sea World San Antonio: Active-duty military and dependents can enjoy a free day at the park with proof of ID throughout the 2012 operating season.

Big Surf: honoring Armed Forces Day on 5/19 from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. with FREE Admission for Retired & Active Military at Ticket Windows – you can see more HERE.

Military Families can also get a FREE Annual Pass to the Nation’s National Parks (reg. $80) starting today 5/19 – the pass can be picked up at any National Park or Wildlife Refuge that charges an entrance fee, and an ID must be shown to obtain the pass.