Description: "A person who is active duty is in the military full time. They work for the military full time, may live on a military base, and can be deployed at any time." - VeteranAffairs.Gov Ways We Support Here at Charleston Balloon Company, we offer active military with an active military ID a hero's discount of 10% off instore purchases when they present their personal, active military ID at checkout. This discount is applicable to private balloon purchases, and not for corporate affairs.