More often than not, military and first responder appreciation programs are tied to national holidays. While there's nothing wrong with that, we do find it refreshing when a store or brand goes out of its way to recognize the sacrifices made by the men and women who serve our nation on a regular, if not daily, basis.

We're proud to recognize 10 Treasure Valley stores and brands that do exactly that.

Scroll for 10 local stores that always do military & first responder discounts.

Top 10 Boise Brands that Love Military & First Responders

These 10 Boise businesses and retailers offer service members, Veterans and first responders deals and discounts every day 🤍

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7 Deadly Weapons That Are 100% Illegal... Except in Idaho

Idaho would be the ultimate state and setting for the horror-film franchise The Purge... here are 7 weapons that are illegal in other states but not Idaho.

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How To Legally Purchase A Tank And Other Military Vehicles in Idaho

Here are three vehicles for sale and the truth about owning a tank in Idaho...

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✅ Here's How To Behave When Idaho Police Stop You

BOISE, Idaho. For many, getting pulled over by law enforcement can be an uncomfortable experience. Because knowing better leads to doing better, we're exploring the dos and don'ts of getting pulled over in Idaho.

Scroll on for advice on the do's and don'ts of Idaho traffic stops from an Idaho Criminal Defense Attorney! For more information, click the pic!

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There's No Place Like Home or Ada County's 911 Call Center

Celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Ada County Sheriff's Office!

Designed and built by ACSO's 911 dispatcher team between their life-saving tasks and assistance, the theme is none other than Dorothy meandering her way from Oz to the Emerald City!

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Boise Firefighters Drop Fiery New 2023 Calendar!

Our Boise Firefighters are looking steamy in the new 2023 calendar! Check out some of the photos you'll see in this year's 2023 as well as photos from years passed!

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The 8 Color-Coded Meanings Behind Idaho's Fire Hydrants

Have you ever wondered why certain Boise fire hydrants are solid red and others have yellow caps? We did! And finding a straight answer wasn't easy!

Scroll on for the National Fire Sprinkler Association's designated classification and rated flow for light blue, green, orange, and red fire hydrants.

Black, silver, yellow, and purple fire hydrants aren't codified by NFSA, but after some digging around, we found the meaning behind the unique colors!

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