As a history professor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., the career path of Greg Daddis, who has a doctorate in American history, couldn’t have been further from the movie business. However, after two executives visited the school on a research trip, the former Army armored cavalry colonel found himself part of the team for The Vietnam War, the latest project by noted documentarians Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

By Genelle Cox To celebrate and show their gratitude to the nation’s servicemembers and veterans, many companies and organizations offer discounts and freebies throughout the year. Here are six military deals to check out