You don’t need to be a Prime member to shop the Amazon Big Spring Sale. This sales event is open to all customers. However, as seen last year, Prime members will likely get special access to select exclusive deals.

‍

If you’re not a Prime member yet, you can join before the sale to take advantage of perks like free shipping, exclusive savings, and access to Prime Video and Prime Music—making it even easier to score the best deals.

‍

With a Prime membership, you get exclusive Prime Day deals, fast two-day shipping, and access to essentials that may not be available locally or at military exchanges.

Most items can be shipped to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses, but there are some restrictions, including:

• Cell phones
• Computers
• Lithium batteries
• Furniture
• Outdoor living items
• Try Before You Buy products

If you experience shipping delays, you may be eligible for a refund on late deliveries.

Prime Video is generally only available in the U.S. and U.S. territories. However, we've heard Amazon is actively working with the U.S. Military and local Internet Service Providers to expand access on international bases.

‍

If you want to help speed up this process, Amazon recommends reaching out to the officer in charge of Internet communications at your base to request access.

While Amazon features a bunch of veteran-owned and military spouse-owned brands, these businesses often have to pay a commission back to Amazon for every sale.

‍

We'd prefer to link directly to these stores. Here are some noteworthy ones:

‍

Apparel & Accessories

• Ranger Up – Founded by former Army officers Nick Palmisciano and Tim Kennedy, Ranger Up offers military-inspired apparel.
• Grunt Style – Founded in 2009 by former Army Drill Sergeant Daniel Alarik, this brand is known for military-themed clothing.
• Combat Flip Flops – Created by former Army Rangers Mathew Griffin and Donald Lee, these sandals help fund education for Afghan women.
• RECON Rings – Co-founded by Tom Tartaglia after witnessing a fellow soldier lose a finger due to a metal wedding band. They offer silicone wedding rings for active lifestyles.
• Rollors – Founded by retired Air Force Officer Matt Butler, inspired by games played during downtime on deployments.

Grooming & Personal Care

• Stubble & Stache – Created in honor of a fallen Marine, Nicholas Karnaze developed skincare products tailored for beards and sensitive skin.
• Doc Spartan – Owned by Dale King, a former Army intelligence officer, this brand specializes in ointments, deodorants, and grooming products.

Food & Beverages

• Black Rifle Coffee Company – Founded by former US Army Green Beret Evan Hafer, offering premium coffee.
• Fire Dept. Coffee – Founded by Navy veteran and firefighter Luke Schneider, donating 10% of profits to injured first responders.
• Alpha Coffee – Founded by Army veteran Carl Churchill and his wife Lori, donating coffee to deployed troops and supporting military charities.
• Mutt’s Sauce – A family recipe passed down from Air Force veteran Charlie “Mutt” Ferrell, Jr., now run by his granddaughter Charlynda, also a veteran.
• Frag Out Flavor – Founded by Army Combat Engineer Patrick Flynn, offering military-inspired seasoning blends.
• Shaded Trails All Natural Dog Treats – Founded by retired Air Force Crew Chief J.R. Starlin, specializing in vegan dog treats.

Home & Specialty Goods

• Flags of Valor – Veteran-made handcrafted American flags.
• Ravenox – Founded by Marine Special Operations veteran Sean Brownlee, manufacturing high-quality rope and cordage.
• Unique Pl8z – Founded by military spouse Nicole O’Brien, this company repurposes license plates into custom signs.