November was a month of reflection, gratitude, and honoring the people at the center of our mission: America’s veterans. From the history of Veterans Day to the lived realities of military families, we spent this month uplifting the stories, traditions, and voices that define the veteran experience. Veterans Day may be one moment on the calendar, but the impact of service lasts a lifetime, and so does our commitment to listening, learning, and advocating for those who served.
Here’s what you might have missed:
Articles + Blogs
Our November content paid tribute to veterans and those who support them, offering both meaningful reflection and practical resources for military families, spouses, and children.
Featured articles included:
MRC in the Media
As the country reflected on Veterans Day and the ongoing impacts of the government shutdown, Mission Roll Call helped ensure veterans’ experiences remained front and center.
Media features included:
Mission Roll Call University (MRCU)
This month’s MRCU video explored the surprising origins and evolution of Veterans Day and why honoring service remains so important today.
Veterans Town Hall
Veterans across the country joined CEO Jim Whaley and COO Ray Whitaker for our November Town Hall, sharing real-time feedback on belonging, trust, and the daily realities of navigating life after service.
Veterans Day: Honoring Service, Together
While Veterans Day is one moment on the calendar, honoring those who served is a year-round mission. This November, we invited our community to share the names of the service members who shaped their lives — fathers, mothers, siblings, battle buddies, mentors, and friends whose stories deserve to be remembered.
If there’s a veteran whose legacy you carry with you, you can add their name to the 2025 Honor Wall so their service can be recognized and preserved. Add a Name to the Honor Wall.
Speak Up: Your Voice Matters
Your feedback continues to shape our advocacy, research priorities, and national conversations around access to care, mental wellness, community, and belonging. Thousands of veterans shared their perspectives in November, helping guide our work for 2025.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become two of the biggest shopping days of the year, and for military families and veterans, they offer an even bigger opportunity. When you combine holiday discounts with year-round military savings, you can often get the lowest prices you’ll see all year.
In 2025, Black Friday falls on November 28, and Cyber Monday on November 30, but many sales have already begun. Below is a complete guide to deals, early savings, and military-specific offers available this year, including at the Exchanges and commissaries, plus major national retailers.
Whether you’re shopping for gifts, household essentials, or upgrading electronics, this guide will help you shop smart and make the most of your military benefits.
The Exchange is delivering 12 weeks of holiday savings on electronics, housewares, and apparel. Check every Friday for new Black Friday deals.
Start shopping online now:
https://www.shopmyexchange.com/
Exchange Black Friday/Cyber Week Ads can be found online.
Check your local Exchange for operating hours.
Black Friday has already started. CGX Black Friday ads vary by location.
Select your location to view your local ad:
https://www.shopcgx.com
Early sales are already happening.Sales begin Monday, Nov. 20.
Check local MCX installations for Black Friday hours.
Black Friday and Cyber Week Sales run the week of Thanksgiving.
Find weekly ads by location:
https://www.mynavyexchange.com/
Check local NEX installations for hours.
Check your local installation for hours.
Shop the All Services online exchange.
Check with your local commissary for Black Friday promotions and deals.
Year-round 5% discount with valid military ID.
Get the Bass Pro Shops Discount:
https://www.basspro.com/
15% discount on Mondays for active military, veterans, retirees, and families.
Get the Kohl’s Discount:
https://www.kohls.com/
10% discount (up to $400/year) for active military, veterans, and spouses.
Get the Home Depot Discount:
https://www.homedepot.com/
Includes SeaWorld Orlando/San Antonio/San Diego, Busch Gardens, Sesame Place.
Get the SeaWorld Parks Discount:
https://seaworld.com/orlando/military/
Up to 50% off.
https://www.23andme.com/
Up to 50% off.
https://www.academy.com/
Up to 50% off.
https://www.adidas.com/
60–70% off sitewide + free shipping $25+.
https://www.aeropostale.com/
Black Friday discounts on many items.
https://www.amazon.com/
30% off + free shipping.
https://www.ae.com/
Seasonal deals for new and existing customers.
https://www.att.com/
15% off $100+ with code NOVDEAL.
https://www.autozone.com/
30% off purchases.
https://www.bananarepublic.com/
Up to 60% off.
https://www.basspro.com/
Free expedited shipping $49+.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/
Buy 3, get 3 free.
https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/
Black Friday offers online & in-store.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/
Deals on bedding, kitchen, home decor.
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/
Black Friday deals.
https://www.bestbuy.com/
Discounts Fri–Sun.
https://www.big5sportinggoods.com/
50% off.
https://gear.blizzard.com/
25% off select items.
https://www.bloomingdales.com/
25% off almost everything.
https://www.brooksbrothers.com/
$8 doorbusters.
https://www.buildabear.com/
Deals all week.
https://www.cabelas.com/
40% off apparel; 30% off accessories.
https://www.calvinklein.us/
Deals on cameras & accessories.
https://www.usa.canon.com/
Special Black Friday/Cyber Friday offers.
https://www.carnival.com/
60–70% off.
https://www.carters.com/
Up to 70% off.
https://www.cbsstore.com/
50% off second guest fare.
https://www.celebritycruises.com/
Up to 60% off.
https://www.childrensplace.com/
25% off select items.
https://www.coach.com/
Deals sitewide.
https://www.cvs.com/
Up to 50% off.
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/
Free shipping $149+.
https://store.dji.com/
Up to 25% off + free shipping.
https://www.drscholls.com/
50% off + free shipping $49+.
https://www.eddiebauer.com/
40–50% off everything.
https://www.express.com/
30–70% off.
https://www.forever21.com/
30–40% off.
https://www.fossil.com/
50% off sitewide.
https://www.francescas.com/
40% off + additional 10%.
https://www.gap.com/
50–70% off.
https://www.gapfactory.com/
Black Friday deals.
https://store.google.com/
BOGO 50% almost all items.
https://www.gnc.com/
Up to 25% off + extra 15%.
https://www.guess.com/
Up to 40% off.
https://www.guessfactory.com/
Early deals + 15% off qualifying purchases.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/
Black Friday deals.
https://www.hottopic.com/
Deals on electronics.
https://www.hsn.com/
Up to 40% off.
https://www.hugoboss.com/
Black Friday savings.
https://www.jcpenney.com/
Up to 40% off.
https://www.journeys.com/
Up to 60% online; up to 50% in-store.
https://www.kay.com/
25% off.
https://www.kiehls.com/
Deals online & in-store.
https://www.kmart.com/
Black Friday deals.
https://www.kohls.com/
20% off select items.
https://www.lego.com/
Up to 60% off.
https://www.lenovo.com/
20% off + free shipping.
https://www.levi.com/
Daily cyber deals.
https://www.lowes.com/
Up to 50% off.
https://www.luckybrand.com/
Up to 70% off.
https://www.michaels.com/
Holiday savings.
https://www.neimanmarcus.com/
50–80% off.
https://www.nyandcompany.com/
Camera & lens deals.
https://www.nikonusa.com/
Black Friday + Cyber Monday deals.
https://www.nordstrom.com/
Deals through Nov. 30.
https://www.nordstromrack.com/
Black Friday clothing deals.
https://www.oldnavy.com/
Tech & appliance savings.
https://shop.panasonic.com/
Up to 50% off.
https://www.petsuppliesplus.com/
Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals.
https://www.playstation.com/
$10 off $89; BOGO deals.
https://www.rackroomshoes.com/
Trip deals (TBA).
https://www.rei.com/
Black Friday savings.
https://www.riteaid.com/
Online deals Thanksgiving; in-store Black Friday.
https://www.samsclub.com/
Black Friday week deals.
https://www.samsung.com/
Up to 50% off.
https://www.sephora.com/
Deals + free shipping on $75+.
https://www.shopdisney.com/
Up to 50% off select items.
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/
Up to 40% off.
https://www.stevemadden.com/
Up to 50% off.
https://www.sunglasshut.com/
30% off.
https://www.swordandplough.com/
Black Friday deals.
https://www.target.com/
Black Friday savings.
https://www.homedepot.com/
Deals online & in-store.
https://www.ulta.com/
Phone deals + cash back.
https://www.verizon.com/
Deals online & in stores.
https://www.victoriassecret.com/
Deals on gaming systems, TVs, phones.
https://www.walmart.com/
Up to 80% off.
https://www.wayfair.com/
Deals TBA.
https://www.worldmarket.com/
Searching for more Black Friday ads?
Microsoft Bing has a repository of ads:
https://www.bing.com/
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