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 appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Newsweek, HuffPost, Insider and Healthline.

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Email: heather.sweeney@monster.com

Latest Articles

Military Discounts on Halloween Costumes and Decorations

Whether you're buying costumes for your kids or looking for festive decorations, military discounts can help while you shop.

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Great Ways for New Military Parents to Cut Costs

There's so much for new parents to buy when there's a baby on the way. That’s why they need all the discounts they can get.

How to Save Money and Look Great at the Military Ball

Between dresses, shoes and accessories, going to a military ball can be costly. But it doesn't have to be.

21 Military Discounts in Hampton Roads

Whether you live in Hampton Roads or you're just visiting, take advantage of the following military discounts.

6 Deals to Remember When PCSing

You can find all sorts of deals to help lessen pesky PCS expenses. Here are six deals to look into for your move.

Discounted Lodging for Military Families

Here are some great deals for military families to find cheap lodging on the go.

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.

10 Back-to-School Deals for Military Families

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Here are 5 ways that servicemembers and their families can cut some of the costs of owning a pet.

Thunderbirds fly over Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Discounts for Military Families

Thinking about booking a Disney vacation? Here are the Disney Armed Forces Salute program details for 2023.

2023 Fourth of July Military Discounts

Service members and families are being honored with a variety of military discounts to celebrate July 4th.

Where to Find Military Discounts at Zoos Around the Country

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

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