Thanks Vets and here is some info FYI :
Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies
November 03, 2011 | Terry Howell
Many businesses honor Veterans and Servicemembers by offering Veterans Day discounts on goods, services and dining. Most businesses require some proof of military service, this includes a VA Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (Discharge Papers) or in some cases a picture of the Veteran in uniform.
Be aware that not all franchise locations participate in their national chain’s Veterans Day programs, be sure contact your nearest establishment to be sure they are participating.
The following is list of 2012 Veteran and military discounts, Buy One Get One (BOGO) offerings, and the offerings even include some honest-to-goodness free meals:
Veterans Day Restaurant Offerings:
Applebees - All Veterans and active duty military eat free from a limited menu at Applebee’s on Veterans Day (Nov. 11).
Chili’s – Veterans and active duty dine for free from a special limited six item menu on Veterans Day.
Golden Corral – Golden Corral Restaurants’ Military Appreciation Monday free dinner will be available on Monday November 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, Veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.
Famous Dave’s — Free or discounted meals on Veterans Day. Offer varies by location.
Hooters – All Veterans and active duty get 10 Free Wings – Boneless or Traditional, with the purchase of a drink.
Krispy Kreme – All active-duty, retirees & Veterans get a free doughnut on Veterans Day. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – On Sunday November 13, participating McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants offer a complimentary entree to vets from a special menu on a space available basis, online reservations are highly recommended. Be sure to contact your local McCormick & Schmick’s to ensure they are participating.
Outback Steakhouse – The week of November 7 through 11, Outback will be offering Veterans and active-duty military a Free Bloomin’ Onion and Cocoa-Cola product (non-alcoholic) beverage.
Subway Restaurants – For Veteran’s Day, Subway will be offering free six inch sub or flatbread to military Veterans. Please call ahead to verify your local Subway franchise is participating.
Texas Roadhouse – Free meal from opening until 4pm. on Veterans Day. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.
T.G.I. Friday’s – Veterans and Servicemembers Buy one get one free on Veterans Day. Contact your nearest location for more details on their Veterans Day BOGO offer.
UNO Chicago Grill – The week of November 7 through 15, UNO is offering a 19.43% discount on their food and non-alcoholic beverage beverages. 1943 was the year UNO invented deep dish pizza. This offer is open to Servicemembers or Veterans with a military or Veteran I.D. or in uniform or with a photo of themselves in uniform.
Veterans Day Retailer Offerings:
Amazon.com – “Veterans Day Honor” is a free downloadable album (MP3) which includes 12 songs performed by military bands and ensembles. Visit Amazon now through Veteran’s Day to download the album for free.
The Dollar General – Veterans, Servicemembers (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families will receive a 10-percent discount with a Veterans Day coupon. The coupon may be found in store circular ads or by asking a sales associate.
Home Depot – Offers a 10 percent discount to all Veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day. Home Depot offers the 10 percent discount year round to for active duty and retirees.
Lowe’s – All Veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The offer is available in stores only and is limited to in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000.
Sam’s Club – On November 9. 10, and 11, Sam’s Club will give away collapsible Hugo Canes on Veterans Day to military Veterans in need of mobility assistance. Sam’s Club will NOT require membership for this offer, but proof of service may be necessary.
Other Freebies:
National Parks – Veterans Day weekend (November 11-13) Veterans will be invited to visit over 100 National Parks for free.
Seven-Eleven – On Friday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Veterans will be given a small Slurpee. Offer good to all current and former military members. ID or proof of service required.
Year-Round Veterans Discounts:
Foot Locker – Veterans, Servicemembers (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families with a Foot Locker Veterans Advantage Card receive a 20 percent discount every day of the year. That offer is good both online and at any store location, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports — even on sale items.
Home Depot – Offers a 10 percent discount (up to a $500 maximum) to all active military, reserve, retired or disabled Veterans and their family members with a valid military ID. All other Veterans qualify for a 10 percent discount during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
Lowe’s – Lowe’s offers a year-round 10 percent discount offer for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees and disabled Servicemembers and their immediate families. All other Veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The discount is available on in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000. The offer can’t be used on sales at Lowes.com, on previous sales or on sales of services or gift cards. You must present a valid military I.D. card to receive the discount.
[Editors Note: Thanks to the Military Wallet for their assistance in providing updated information used to create this list.]
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