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Oakley military and veteran discount

Oakley's Standard Issue program gives veterans, retirees, active duty, Guard and Reserve members member pricing online, 35 percent off list price on most sunglasses. Membership is free after ID.me verification, and new members get an extra 15 percent off the first order with a code that lasts seven days.

Veterans: Yes.1

Discount
35 percent off list price (MSRP) on most sunglasses; up to 45 percent on member exclusives and up to 50 percent on professional gear
Where
Online
How to verify
ID.me
Checked on
Against Oakley's own page

Go to Oakley's military discount page

Who qualifies

Veterans, retirees, active duty, Guard and Reserve qualify. Oakley names military immediate family without spelling out which relatives count.

  • VeteransYes1
  • Active dutyYes1
  • National Guard and ReserveYes1
  • RetireesYes1
  • Spouse of active dutyLimited3The registration page names military immediate family without a full relationship breakdown.
  • Spouse of a veteranLimited3The registration page names military immediate family without a full relationship breakdown.
  • DependentsLimited3The registration page names military immediate family without a full relationship breakdown.

Not stated by Oakley: veterans rated 100 percent disabled, surviving spouse, Gold Star family and caregivers.1

Proof and verification

Oakley checks military status through ID.me.

Accepted proof
Government ID for identity verification; ID.me military proof can include DD214 or NGB22.DD214: your discharge papers from active duty. NGB22: your National Guard separation record.
How long it takes
The account page estimates about two minutes, not a manual-review deadline.
At the register
Membership shopping is described online.
Without a smartphone
The account instructions allow a webcam in place of a smartphone.
Recently separated
Veteran status is a named membership category.
Privacy
Government ID and identity verification; account creation includes newsletter consent.
Verifying again
Membership page grants lifetime access to active military, retirees and registered veterans; the ordinary 12-month rule has that exception.

See every way to prove you are a veteran

Based on sources 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Where it works

The pricing is online through Standard Issue; Oakley does not say it works in stores.

  • OnlineMember pricingAvailable2Sign in to Oakley Standard Issue.
  • In storeNot stated by Oakley1The page does not describe using the offer in a store.

What is excluded and the limits

  • Item-specific exclusions are not fully stated on the membership pages. Not confirmed by Oakley.2
Code rules
New members get code WELCOMENL for an extra 15 percent off the first order, valid 7 days. Oakley shows a per-transaction order limit but does not publish the amount.

The cheapest way to buy Oakley as a veteran

The military discount is not always the lowest price. Compare it with these before you buy.

Compare the same frame, lens and prescription configuration in the member cart and the public store. Oakley states 35 percent off list price on most sunglasses.

No general promotion-stacking rule confirmed.

Exchange availability has not been checked.

No military holiday increase confirmed.

How Oakley compares

Military discounts at similar brands, from our checked data.

Compare similar brands
BrandRateCapVeteransVerifierSpouse of a veteranWhere
Oakley35 percent off list price (MSRP) on most sunglasses; up to 45 percent on member exclusives and up to 50 percent on professional gearNo cap confirmedYesID.meLimitedOnline
AdidasThe program page advertises 30 percent; confirm the rate for where you shopNo cap confirmedYesID.me, using the adidas link for where you shopLimitedOnline, In store, Outlet
ASICSUp to 25 percent on full-price footwear and up to 30 percent on full-price apparelFive full-price products per order; at most two discounted purchases per month.YesSheerID through OneASICSNot stated by ASICSOnline, In store
Foot Locker10 percentUp to $100 saved per verificationYesSheerID online; ID at the registerNot stated by Foot LockerOnline, In store
Lululemon15 percent on eligible personal purchasesNo cap confirmedYesSheerID linked to your lululemon accountNoOnline, App, In store

If the discount does not work

Already verified but cannot enter

Use Sign in with ID.me.3

Family member wants access

Each account is personal and cannot be transferred.2

Annual renewal message

Military veteran membership has a stated lifetime exception; ask Oakley about a conflicting prompt.2

A VA benefit that may be worth more

Veterans Online Shopping Benefit

Veterans with an honorable discharge, or a general discharge under honorable conditions, can shop the online military exchanges: ShopMyExchange.com, MyNavyExchange.com, MyMCX.com and ShopCGX.com.

Uniforms, alcohol and tobacco are excluded. Online shopping does not give family members shopping rights or base access.

Create an exchange account. If your records need review, follow the VetVerify link; recent separations can take time to appear.

Shopping is tax-free. Shipping costs vary by site, and we could not confirm a free-shipping minimum.

As of November 11, 2017 · Checked on · Source 1 · Source 2

Read about eligibility and next steps

Changes to this discount

First checked September 27, 2026

Questions about the Oakley military discount

Do non-retired veterans qualify?

Yes. Veterans are separately named.1

Does membership cost money?

No. Standard Issue membership is free.2

Is it a flat storewide discount?

No. Oakley states 35 percent off list price on most sunglasses and up to 45 to 50 percent on some lines. Prices vary by item.2

Sources

  1. Oakley Standard Issue qualifications. Retrieved .
  2. Oakley Standard Issue membership. Retrieved .
  3. Oakley Standard Issue verification instructions. Retrieved .
  4. ID.me military proof. Retrieved .

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