Defenders Gateway: Built for Those Who Serve and the Families Who Stand Beside Them
Resources, Opportunities and Community — all in one place for military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
Find businesses that support our Defenders, access nonprofit services and VA resources when you need them, and connect with a community that gets it.
360,000+ members nationwide.
Support & Resources
• Nonprofit services and support organizations
• VA resources and Veterans Crisis Line access
• Health and wellness information
• Kid's Corner for military and first responder families
Community & Opportunity
• Secure chat to connect privately with other members
• Job listings and career opportunities
• Business & Franchising opportunities
• Local and national deals with directions built in
Free to download. Free to use. No subscription.
Built for active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, and their families.
As a Vet knowing there are companies that offer discounts every day (not just on holidays) is a game changer for my pocket book. Especially in towns I don’t know. Knowing the same discounts are offered to first responders is past due. The app is clear, fast, simple to use, and tells you exactly what discount and any exceptions are offered before you get to the business. The app is your ID at checkout and any staff at checkout knows the ID. No more standing in line while the clerk gets a manager because they don’t know what discount applies and what a DD 214 is (military discharge paper). What matters is what the app does for me every day. The fact it works so well is a bonus. As time goes by and more businesses get on the app I can drive down the highway and get discounts coast to coast. Online tab is the key until that happens because I can shop and save 24/7 from anywhere in the world. Got my app money back on my first BBQ dinner. All good
Army wife 18+years
ArmyWifeMom
Used this app in Saint Louis were it first originated and it was fantastic! It’s so humbling to open the app and visually see all the businesses around me that are genuinely thankful for my husband/family’s service not just with their words of thanks but with REAL actions. Hopefully it grows across the country rapidly so others can experience this. It’s amazing, thank you!!
Awesome way for businesses to give back
Mindysulu
As the leader of a non-profit focused on Soldiers and their families, it’s great to see an app that’s dedicated to showing them where they can get discounts. Easy to use too. If you’re a Veteran or first responder, this an app you’ll want.
Solid App
suldog123
Fantastic app. This has so much potential, can’t wait to watch this evolve!!
Enjoy more community based features, 2 new games and resources that are more tailored to you as a user.
Version 5.4.0
The developer, Carol Watanabe, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info
User Content
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
Identifiers
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Carol Watanabe
Size
103.3 MB
Category
Lifestyle
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
