USAA has a decidedly military bearing. The mutual insurance company serves nearly 11 million member customers, primarily military personnel, military retirees, and their families. Its products and services include property/casualty and life insurance, banking, discount brokerage, investment management, and real estate development. It offers such specialty products as life insurance for soldiers deployed in war zones and financial planning services to invest hazardous duty pay. The company also provides discount shopping (floral, jewelry, and safety items), and travel and delivery services to its members.