Food : IHOP , Denny s and Long John Silver s give military members 10 percent off, readers tell us,

Government jobs might be more stable than most, but that doesn t mean federal employees aren t watching their pocketbooks. Luckily, one of the perks of being a government worker is that there are many companies eager to thank public servants by offering them deals on everything senior citizen florida bus tours from Caribbean vacations to iPods.
The following is a sampling of just some of the discounts senior citizen florida bus tours available to federal employees, retirees and military members. We plan to update it regularly with your suggestions, so check back often for new additions. E-mail us at agruber@govexec.com if you come across discounts or freebies you d like to share.
A word to the wise as you browse our directory: A number of sites will ask you to enter your government e-mail address to find out if you qualify for discounts. But one reader warns us that if you do so, you should be prepared for an onslaught of unsolicited e-mails.
Auto parts : The Kragen senior citizen florida bus tours Auto Parts chain will knock 5 percent to 10 percent off your purchase if you have a military ID, one reader senior citizen florida bus tours says. AutoZone offers military discounts as well, according to another reader, and Advance Auto Parts gives active and retired military members 10 percent off. R1Concepts.com offers 10 percent off brake pads and brake rotors to military personnel when you call in to order.
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Cars : One reader tells us Volkswagen offers senior citizen florida bus tours military/civil servant senior citizen florida bus tours discounts on new cars. Hyundai offers active and retired military members a $500 discount on new cars, another reader says. And active and reserve military members can get discounts on new Infiniti or Nissan vehicles, according to another. The p urchase price will be with a fixed discount at or below dealer invoice, senior citizen florida bus tours the reader said, and the deal requires proof of active service.
Child care : NannyPro.com , an online resource for parents seeking nannies or babysitters, offers federal employees 30 percent off family senior citizen florida bus tours memberships. To claim the discount, visit the company s website and use the coupon code Fedsave at checkout. Sittercity.com , a website that offers babysitting, housesitting, petsitting, and other services such as housekeeping, has free registration for military members, according to one reader. Service providers have gone through senior citizen florida bus tours background and criminal checks, and the site is an ideal way for military families to find reliable childcare in a new area, the reader says.
Clothing, shoes and accessories : Nautica and New York and Co. give discounts senior citizen florida bus tours of 10 percent or more to customers senior citizen florida bus tours with military IDs, and Old Navy gives a 10 percent senior citizen florida bus tours discount on the first of the month, readers say. Aeropostale also offers 10 percent off, according to one tipster, as does Lucky Brand . Footlocker and its affiliates offer a 20 percent discount to active, reserve and retired military personnel who present their identification card, a reader says. Payless Shoes gives military families senior citizen florida bus tours 10 percent off, another reader tells us. American Eagle stores offer military families a 20 percent discount, according to one tipster. The Banana Republic at Pentagon City Mall in Arlington, Va., offers a 15 percent discount to military personnel and their spouses/dependents, with a valid military ID, a reader reports. Tanzanite jewelry offers all federal employees, retirees senior citizen florida bus tours and military members a discount of 10 percent by entering the code EXECTAN during checkout.
Eye care . Group Health Eye Care offers senior citizen florida bus tours federal employees, military members and retirees a 20 percent discount on prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses, and a one-time 20 percent discount on contact lenses. Membership is not required. MilitaryContacts.net offers contact lenses to military members and their families at prices as much as 30 percent lower than other retailers, according to its website. And Buy More Contacts offers 5 percent off when government employees spend $100 or more, and free shipping.
Food : IHOP , Denny s and Long John Silver s give military members 10 percent off, readers tell us, though one notes the IHOP offer is not available senior citizen florida bus tours at all locations. One reader senior citizen florida bus tours noted that Applebee s gives discounts of 15 percent, and one said T.G.I. Friday s offers a 10 percent discount. The Hard Rock Cafe offers military senior citizen florida bus tours members discounts of 10 percent or more.
Gift baskets and flowers : GiftTree.com offers military members 15 percent off on most gift baskets, flowers and other merchandise. According to the company, To access the discount, simply visit our website and enter the promotion code MILITARY67 at checkout. Wine Country Gift Baskets is giving military members 5 percent off baskets, flowers and fresh baked goods. Enter the catalog code Military at checkout. Silk Plants Direct gives federal employees and military members 10 percent off online purchases, if you mention your employer at checkout. Gift Basket Villas offers federal employees a 10 percent discount with the code FED10. Gift Baskets Overseas senior citizen florida bus tours offers 10 percent discounts to military and government employees. Enter the coupon code USMILITARY10 on the order form.
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Gyms : Civilians and military members qualify for a discount at Washington Sports Clubs . As of early November 2010, the gym was offering feds $17 off monthly memberships. According to a reader, the BlueCross BlueShield Federal senior citizen florida bus tours Employees senior citizen florida bus tours Program offers $25 per month memberships to several gyms; more information can be found at Fepblue.org
Home improvement : Readers tell us Lowes and The Home Depot give military members and retirees 10 percent off at most locations, but the discount isn t always advertised so be sure to ask about it if no information is readily available. Also, be sure to carry your military ID. Menards gives shoppers with a military ID or VA identification card 10 percent off, according to one tipster, but the policy seems to vary from store to store because another reader said a branch in Wisconsin denied him a military senior citizen florida bus tours discount. Long Fence and Home offers deals to federal employees and military senior citizen florida bus tours members -- employees should contact the company to get an estimate of how much the discount would be. Mohawk flooring is offering a 10 percent discount through 2013.
Home security : Absolute Security of America - Your Local ADT Authorized Dealer provides government employees a special offer on home security. Employees should click here or contact the company at 1.866.792.3595 to find out more. JMAC Supply , a national distributor of life safety and security systems, will give feds a 10 percent senior citizen florida bus tours discount. senior citizen florida bus tours To claim the discount, enter the coupon code JMACFED at checkout .
Insurance : Federal employees receive 3 percent to 10 percent off on automobile insurance at Geico , depending on the state. Readers tell us they ve found insurance deals at Liberty Mutual as well. And Capitol Benefits of Gaithersburg, Md., has partnered with Travelers to offer federal employees in the Washington area a break on home, auto, renters, boat and umbrella insurance.
Moving/shipping : Transit Systems Inc. offers discounts on moving and shipping services. Use the discount code GOV611 to obtain the deal. MoversCorp.com offers 10 percent off all orders made with the GOV10 coupon code. ShipHawk offers military members a 10 percent discount on all shipping and moving services except for flatbed or full truckload shipments. To obtain the discount, visit ShipHawk.com or email the company senior citizen florida bus tours at quotes@shiphawk.com , indicating senior citizen florida bus tours you are a service member.
Superior Nut Co. : This Cambridge, Mass.-based specialty food provider offers military members a 10 percent discount on orders through its website, one reader tells us. The coupon code is military, and according to our tipster, there is no minimum order or expiration date.
Government Employees Travel Opportunities : This program, sponsored by Resort Condominiums International, offers discount rentals at condominium timeshare resorts and vacation villas worldwide. The catch is that the discounts often are available only in the off-season senior citizen florida bus tours or on short notice.
National Parks : Active-duty military service members and their families can visit national parks and wildlife refuges for free, under a new program . Show your military identification card at agency fee stations nationwide to obtain a free America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Other discounts are available senior citizen florida bus tours to veterans.
SatoVacations : Offers discounted vacation packages and leisure travel services for government workers and military members. The company specializes in tours and cruises but also provides air, car, rail, and hotel accommodations and tickets to local attractions, according to a marketing manager. Feds based in Europe can click here .
Apple : Offers discounts on iPods, computers and other equipment for personal use, through its Store for Government. One reader reported Apple seemed to have discontinued the discount as of December senior citizen florida bus tours 2011.
Verizon : The company offers federal employee discounts of 20 percent or more on phones, calling plans and accessories. Check here to find out if you are eligible. (One reader said that as of fall 2013, the discount is 15 percent).
Gyms: The Energy Club, and Arlington, Va., based gym, is offering furloughed feds the chance senior citizen florida bus tours to workout for free . Feds who take advantage senior citizen florida bus tours of the offer will qualify for discounted memberships once furloughs are over.
Radio station giveaways : Washington area rock station DC101 is giving away tickets