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. 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

Latest Articles

14 Companies that Offer Sweet Military Discounts on Mattresses

Many mattress companies offer military discounts that might help with your purchasing decisions.

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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Military Discounts for Valentine's Day

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

Hit the Ski Slopes with Military Discounts

Before you book your next ski getaway, check out the great military discounts you can use for all your skiing needs.

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.

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2022 Military Appreciation Month Discounts

Service members and families are being honored during Military Appreciation Month 2022 with a variety of discounts.

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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.

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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Military Discounts on Auto Sales

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

Veterans Can Now Use the Home Depot Military Discount

The Home Depot military discount can now be used by veterans every day of the year.

Disney characters run in front of a U.S. Air Force Honor Guard group photo at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., June 29, 2017. (U.S. Air Force/Jordyn Fetter)

Disney Discounts for Military Families

Thinking about booking a Disney vacation? Here are the Disney Armed Forces Salute program details for 2022.

10 Military Discounts for Spouses

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

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.

9 Great Freebies for Military and Their Families

Some military discounts include products or services you can get for free. Here are 9 examples of those freebies.

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Where to Find Military Discounts Online

Take advantage of the following military discounts from the comfort of your own home.

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