Happy Veterans Day 2013! Salute to our vets!

[BigRedChief]

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!

2013 Version.

FREE FOOD

HY-Vee - Free Breakfast

Applebees -- All veterans and active-duty military eat free from a limited menu on Veterans Day.

Dennys - free breakfast

Village Inn - free breakfast

Chili's -- Veterans and service members can dine for free from a special six-item menu on Veterans Day.

Golden Corral -- Military Appreciation Monday includes a free dinner, Nov. 11, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for military retirees, veterans, and current service members.

Famous Dave's -- Offers for free or discounted meals on Veterans Day vary by location.

Hooters -- All veterans and service members get 10 free wings with the purchase of a drink.

Krispy Kreme -- A free donut is available for all service members, retirees and veterans.

Outback Steakhouse -- Outback will offer veterans and military a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage

Subway Restaurants -- Free six-inch sub or flatbread available to military vets on Veterans Day.

Texas Roadhouse -- Free meals available to veterans from opening until 4 p.m. on Veterans Day. T.G.I.

Friday's -- Veterans and service members can buy one meal and get another free.

UNO Chicago Grill -- UNO is offering a 19.43 percent discount on food and non-alcoholic beverage beverages to vets and military. The chain explains that 1943 was the year UNO invented the deep dish pizza. Abuelo's Mexican Food -- Offers vary by region.

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurants -- Special offers for vets on Veterans Day.

BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse, Nov. 11th (2013). Complimentary lunch entree or a one topping mini pizza for dinner. Offer valid to all active duty military and veterans, with proof of service. More info.

Champps Americana (2013). We’re celebrating our Veterans with an All American Meal! All Veterans and Active Military will receive a free burger on November 11th! Proof of service required. Offer not valid for the Pepperjack Bacon Stack Burger or Kobe Burger. Dine in only, valid at participating locations. Find a location near you.

Little Caesars® Pizza (2013). Little Caesars is honoring the men and women of the United States armed forces this Veterans Day by providing veterans and active military members with a free Crazy Bread

Sizzler Restaurants, Nov. 11, 2013 (2013). Buy one get one free, 6 oz. Steak Entree with the purchase of a second one. Valid with proof of military service.

Spaghetti Warehouse Once in a Lifetime Veteran’s Day Celebration (2013). In honor of US military veterans and the unique once in a lifetime date: 11-11-11, Spaghetti Warehouse is offering lasagne or any original recipe spaghetti entree for only $0.11, with the purchase of a lasagne or any original recipe spaghetti entree at regular price.

Subway – Free Six Inch Sub, November 11, 2013(2013). Select SUBWAY® Restaurants will offer a FREE six inch sub or flatbread to military veterans on Veteran’s Day.

Texas Roadhouse – free lunch, Nov. 11 (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) (2013). Every Texas Roadhouse location across the country will participate in the free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces.

T.G.I. Friday’s – Buy one get one free Nov 11 (2013).

The Olive Garden, Free entrée (2013). Offer good for veterans and active duty military, November 11th during regular business hours. Chose from a special menu; all entrées inlcude freshly baked garlic sticks and choice of soup or salad. Off er good in US and Canada, proof of service required. More info.

Twin Peaks, Nov. 11 (2013). Free entrée for service men and women (up to $10). Good for veterans and active service personnel with valid ID or proof of service

RETAIL DEALS
Amazon.com -- A free downloadable MP3 album includes 12 songs performed by military bands and ensembles from now through Veterans Day.

The Dollar General -- Veterans, service members and their immediate families can receive a 10-percent discount with a Veterans Day coupon.

Home Depot -- Offers a 10 percent discount to all veterans on Veterans Day. Home Depot offers a 10 percent discount year-round to active duty military and retirees.

Lowe's -- All veterans receive the 10 percent discount for purchases of up to $5,000. A 10 percent discount is available year-round to active-duty military and retirees.

Sam's Club -- Sam's Club will give away collapsible Hugo Canes on Veterans Day to military veterans who need them.

Seven-Eleven -- On Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., veterans can get a free small Slurpee.

Cabela's Outdoor Store -- Employee discounts are being offered to all veterans, active-duty military and reserve-component troops, along with law-enforcement, fire and emergency-management personnel. Discounts vary from 5 percent to 50 percent, depending on item.

Build-a-Bear Workshop -- Members of the armed services, including the Coast Guard and ROTC, receive a 20 percent discount on any one transaction at the workshop.

Fashion Bug -- Offering 20 percent off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouse's military ID.

Sports Clips Haircuts -- Offering free haircuts to active-military and veterans.

Fee Free Day at National Parks. To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that areas managed by the National Park Service would not charge entrance fees for Veteran’s Day weekend – November 11, 2013. Over 100 national Parks will be participating in this event.

Cabela’s. Cabela’s is giving their standard employee discount to all US military veterans, active duty military, Guard/Reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel on Nov. 10-11.

Free Car wash. Thousands of car washes around the country are offering vets a free car wash on Veterans Day. Find a list at Grace for Veterans, which helped veterans receive 101,537 FREE Washes on Veterans Day in 2010.

Jos. A. Bank Specials: Veterans Day Sale- 1 Day Only! All Suits On Sale- 2nd for $47 Mix ‘n Match. 40% Off All Dress Shirts, Sportshirts, Ties & Sportswear.

K-Mart. Exclusive Early Veterans Day Sale – Nov. 10th! EXTRA 5-10% off Almost Everything with coupon code VETERANSDAY. Friday & Saturday Specials + EXTRA 5-15% off & FREE Shipping orders of $49 with coupon code HOLIDAY.

Netflix: Netflix – One Month Free Trial.

Sport Clips – Veterans Day National cut-a-thon and Help A Heroprogram. Sport Clips is the official haircutter of the VFW and will donate $1 from every haircut during the National Cut-a-Thon to VFW’s Operation Uplink, which provides free phone time to active-duty military personnel and hospitalized

2 Free Airline Tickets: Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

6 Free Nights hotel stay: Marriott Rewards® Credit Card

Up to $400 in gift cards: Citibank Checking Account

$250 Cash Bonus: Citi ThankYou Preferred Card

Free Gamefly Trial

Free Hugo® Canes for Veterans. Sam’s Club® locations nationwide will distribute 36,000 Hugo® canes free of charge on November 9th, 10th, 11th, 2013 to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance.

[JoeyChuckles]

Thank you Veterans, we appreciate it.

[BlackHelicopters]

Thank you to all Veterans.

[TimBone]

Shout out to all my fellow Vets!

[Cheater5]

Don't want to start a new thread;

If you're a veteran, let's hear it. Service, MOS, and dates.

US Army, Infantry, 1991-2013.

Tip of the hat and heartfelt thanks to all who did their duty!

[Red Dawg]

Thank you Thank you. No need for applause, I will be here all week. 21 years and counting. It's been good, bad and ugly but serving this nation has been mostly a pleasure. Chiefs forever baby!

[bevischief]

USAF 1995-1999 AWACS

[Bowser]

Don't want to start a new thread;

If you're a veteran, let's hear it. Service, MOS, and dates.

US Army, Infantry, 1991-2013.

Tip of the hat and heartfelt thanks to all who did their duty!

Air Force, AGE Mechanic, 1989-92

Salute



*EDIT - Should have made a career of it. That will always be one of my lifelong "what if?" questions.

[bevischief]

Dennys and Village Inn free breakfast and HiVee has done a free breakfast in the past.

[BigRedChief]

Dennys and Village Inn free breakfast and HiVee has done a free breakfast in the past.OP updated with this info.

[CaliforniaChief]

So grateful to all of you who served and to those who are serving today. You deserve recognition EVERY day of the year.

:clap:

[digger]

Thank you to all Veterans.

[Mizzou_8541]

USMC

0311, 0351, 0317(8541): infantry

1999-2007

Once a Marine, always a Marine!

[TimBone]

Don't want to start a new thread;

If you're a veteran, let's hear it. Service, MOS, and dates.

US Army, Infantry, 1991-2013.

Tip of the hat and heartfelt thanks to all who did their duty!

US Army, Air Traffic Control, 2002-2007

Met some of the most wonderful people in he world while serving and had an absolute blast.

[MMXcalibur]

USAF, Cyber Surety, 2002-Present

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

U.S. Army, 1984-1999, M.I. (Analyst, Linguist, Cryptanalyst, Instructor), Desert Shield/Storm

[tredadda]

US Army
Formerly 25C Radio Operator/Maintainer
Currently 25W Telecommunications Operations Chief
2002-present

[pr_capone]

US Army
95B - Military Police
2002-2004 (Medical)

[TLO]

:usa:

[Frazod]

US Navy
1984-1990
LN2

[Earthling]

US Navy
Flight crew member on P3 Orion
Anti-submarine warfare
1969-73

And a heart-felt toast to all my fellow vets. :toast:

[demonhero]

USMC ****'n retired

10 percent off at home depot and lowes is all I care about.

[Dylan]

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[Gonzo]

Blah Blah Blah free food and 80% discounts at retail stores....

Thank you dad for your 2 tours in Vietnam. One with the 101st airborn and the other with The Big Red 1. Thank you, grandpa Taylor for flying those troops into Normady in your P.O.S. Glider and driving that tank in Korea. Receiving the silver star and countless other medals including 4 Purple Hearts between the two of you and refusing each one.

If it wasn't for people like both of you, we might be speaking a different language here.

[Gonzo]

Oh, and after the army, my father spent 30 years in the USAF as a boom operator/SEA. Thanks for that too!

[spanky 52]

USAF 1971-1975. Security Police.

[Boiled Chicken]

United States Army; 1991-1994. Stinger (16S) - Schofield Barracks

[Coyote]

It was/is my privilege. And Happy Birthday, Marines. 238 and doesn't need a crutch.
USMC 1977- 2009. Basic Rifleman driving Attack Aircraft. 2009- present DoD slimey civilian. Thanks to all of you that have worn the cloth of our nation or supported those that did.

[mdchiefsfan]

Thank you, BRC for all you do for us Vets. You've busted you ass for Vets, miltary over seas, and basically all service members, for as long as I can remember. I am certain you've done this for some time before I joined as well.

:toast:

[mdchiefsfan]

2002-2005

98G- Russian Crypto-linguist

US ARMY

[mdchiefsfan]

U.S. Army, 1984-1999, M.I. (Analyst, Linguist, Cryptanalyst, Instructor), Desert Shield/Storm

Were you at DLI?

[bevischief]

At least my wife knows what tomorrow is and means to me.

[KCUnited]

Minsky's has something going:

http://www.minskys.com/on-veterans-day-minskys-honors-all-who-served/

[Frazod]

It's kind of sad, I'm the only veteran left at my firm. The founder was a WWII vet, but he's dead now, and we had one Vietnam vet who recently retired.

And yes, I'll be working tomorrow. :grr:

[Dayze]

US Navy
1996-2000
Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class
Strike Fighter Squadron 22 (VFA-22) attached to Third Fleet; Carrier Air-Wing 11 aboard:
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)

[BigRedChief]

Thank you, BRC for all you do for us Vets. You've busted you ass for Vets, miltary over seas, and basically all service members, for as long as I can remember. I am certain you've done this for some time before I joined as well.

:toast:I remember as a young boy watching the scenes of Americans treating vets poorly as they returned from Vietnam. It made no sense to me. Blame the leaders in politics, not the John Doe soldier. They don't get to decide who to fight and when. Why blame them?

I've been doing vet and those currently serving "stuff" for 20+ years. Long before I ever worked beside them. I'm still sending care packages to the troops just not through the Planet. That seems to have run its course.

I'm sitting in my nice recliner, big screen, pool, boat, son in college, family safe because of these men and women who choose to sacrifice time with their family and risk their lives. We owe them more than we can every repay. At the very least we can let them know we recognize and appreciate their service.

[mdchiefsfan]

I remember as a young boy watching the scenes of Americans treating vets poorly as they returned from Vietnam. It made no sense to me. Blame the leaders in politics, not the John Doe soldier. They don't get to decide who to fight and when. Why blame them?

I've been doing vet and those currently serving "stuff" for 20+ years. Long before I ever worked beside them. I'm still sending care packages to the troops jsut not through the Planet. That seems to have run its course.

I'm sitting in my nice recliner, big screen, pool, boat, son in college, family safe because of these men and women who choose to sacrifice time with their family and risk their lives. We owe them more than we can every repay. At least we can let them know we recognize and appreciate their service.

As I stated in my rep message: You're the man! I'm sure they really appreciate having someone look out for them over there, for no other reason than generosity.

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

Were you at DLI?

Twice. 1984-85 for Czech/Slovak and 1987-89 for Arabic-Syrian. (Co. D and then Co. B)

Roughest two and a half years I ever spent in the Army. ;)

I did my instructing at Goodfellow. Taught the Basic Military Cryptanalysis course in from 1994-97. Assigned to Co. A/344th MI BN

[Dayze]

back when I worked at a very small office - probably 30 people - my boss would always give me the day off, and not charge me any vacation / comp time.

that was kick ass.

[mdchiefsfan]

Twice. 1984-85 for Czech/Slovak and 1987-89 for Arabic-Syrian. (Co. D and then Co. B)

Roughest two and a half years I ever spent in the Army. ;)

HAHAHA! Ugh huh. God I would love to go back to Monterey.

When I went Bravo was for entry level students fresh out of basic. They had drill Sgts and everything. Then once you got to be Phase 5+ you got to move up to Foxtrot, Alpha, or Charlie.

Delta was the MP company and Echo was the reenlisted soldiers.

But right as I arrived at Fox the integrated the companies and made the reenlisted NCOs squad leaders for the soldiers in training. They moved PT to 5 days a week instead of 3 and we had to do military training every Friday after class. It really took the glamour out the place for them, unfortunately.

[Oxford]

Don't want to start a new thread;
If you're a veteran, let's hear it. Service, MOS, and dates.

US Army, Infantry, 1991-2013. Tip of the hat and heartfelt thanks to all who did their duty!

US Army Security Agency, 05D, 1974-1977. Unit motto.. "In GOD we trust, all others we monitor"

[KCBOSS1]

I want one of those salute to Military brown hoodies... very cool, but it seems that the Chiefs are maybe the only team they are not making them for... suckage.

[TheUte]

Thank you all very much.

[Macroach]

US Navy, 1992-2001. ET1, Nuclear Reactor Operator on CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln, Instructor at NTC Orlando and Charleston

[demonhero]

I want one of those salute to Military brown hoodies... very cool, but it seems that the Chiefs are maybe the only team they are not making them for... suckage.

Its fuck'n garbage that the chiefs don't have this. Even my second team the saints have this but they actually have a legit base. $85 with some proceeds going to wounded warrior etc..

http://www.nflshop.com/search/Salute%20to%20Service%20KO

[KCBOSS1]

Its ****'n garbage that the chiefs don't have this. Even my second team the saints have this but they actually have a legit base. $85 with some proceeds going to wounded warrior etc..

http://www.nflshop.com/search/Salute%20to%20Service%20KO

Are we the only team that doesn't have these?

[crazycoffey]

Don't want to start a new thread;

If you're a veteran, let's hear it. Service, MOS, and dates.

US Army, Infantry, 1991-2013.

Tip of the hat and heartfelt thanks to all who did their duty!

Active army 94-99, reserves 99-02 AND 08 - next week. All military police, some deployments, some awards, some scary events but many good memories. Was SOOOOO close to staying longer, but getting too old......

[crazycoffey]

Twice. 1984-85 for Czech/Slovak and 1987-89 for Arabic-Syrian. (Co. D and then Co. B)

Roughest two and a half years I ever spent in the Army. ;)

I did my instructing at Goodfellow. Taught the Basic Military Cryptanalysis course in from 1994-97. Assigned to Co. A/344th MI BN

Good fellow and 70 in St. Louis?

[dmahurin]

Navy, electronic warfare specialist, 2004-2008

[TOUCHDOWN!!! KC]

Don't want to start a new thread;

If you're a veteran, let's hear it. Service, MOS, and dates.

US Army, Infantry, 1991-2013.

Tip of the hat and heartfelt thanks to all who did their duty!

USMC, 3072, 1987-1991
MCRD San Diego Platoon 3049
Stationed at MCHS New River, NC (Jacksonville)
3072 Aviation Supply...
Deployed on board
USS Iwo Jima
USS Inchon
USS Guadalcanal
USS Wasp

All of these where some sort of LPH or LHD. Got out after Desert Storm. During my 4 year's I spent 22 months deployed
on board some US Naval ship. I seen a lot of the world from a flight deck or helicopter.

Thanks too all my fellow vets, and brothers in arms.
Pardon our Noise It's the Sound of Freedom.

[Nickel D]

The free meal deal at McCormick & Schmick's restaurants was valid only on Sunday, November 10th.

[Imon Yourside]

Thank you vets, you have put your lives on the line for this country.

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

Good fellow and 70 in St. Louis?

Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, TX.

It was a joint services school with the AF as the executive agency. Had all five services there, so I was assigned to the Army Battalion, but worked in the 316th Training Squadron for the 17th Training Wing.

5 Army instructors, 1 AF instructor, and 1 Marine instructor in the course I taught.

It was a unique set up. Whenever the battalion commander didn't like something the AF wanted us to do, he'd point out we were part of the brigade at Ft. Huachuca and say the AF Col. could take it up with the Army 1-Star. If the Army wanted us to do stuff the BC didn't want to do, he's point at the Air Force and say, "Well, they're the executive agency." It really felt like a kid playing Mom and Dad off of each other.

[BigRedChief]

The free meal deal at McCormick & Schmick's restaurants was valid only on Sunday, November 10th.Removed from the opening post

[SeeingRed]

Thank you all Vets for your service. We all owe everything we have to you. You are the best of us. Thank you and God Bless You

[scho63]

GOD BLESS ALL OF THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE TO MAKE OUR COUNTRY THE GREAT PLACE IT IS!!!

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[38yrsfan]

USAF
74-78
WCS ON F4Gs

[BigBeauford]

2010-present
U.S. Army
Combat Medic
Fort Bliss

[BigRedChief]

Hope every vet is having a good day!

[go bo]

Don't want to start a new thread;

If you're a veteran, let's hear it. Service, MOS, and dates.

US Army, Infantry, 1991-2013.

Tip of the hat and heartfelt thanks to all who did their duty!

army, mp and admin specialist, 1966 - 1969

a big up to all my fellow vets and active duty personnel, with a special thank you to those who lost their lives or were wounded in the service of their country.

[go bo]

Thank you, BRC for all you do for us Vets. You've busted you ass for Vets, miltary over seas, and basically all service members, for as long as I can remember. I am certain you've done this for some time before I joined as well.

:toast:

this...

a big up to my big friend!

[BigRedChief]

For those who made the ultimate sacrifice and never got to experience coming home to their families. It will get dusty in here.
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[Mr. Laz]

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[ClearmontChief]

United States Air Force Retired, 1982-2002.
Communications/Computer Operations.
Still serving as Defense Contractor for USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, Nebraska.

...If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read it in English, thank a VETERAN!!!

[38yrsfan]

USAF
74-78
WCS ON F4Gs

My youngest son enlisted USN and is the 9th generation to serve. Completed basic at Great Lakes RTC, PIR 10-11-13. Assigned USN Ronald Reagan, VAQ 131, A-PACT.

[Dayze]

I like that kids burst in that video.

the Catcher reveal was pretty awesome

[Dayze]

My youngest son enlisted USN and is the 9th generation to serve. Completed basic at Great Lakes RTC, PIR 10-11-13. Assigned USN Ronald Reagan, VAQ 131, A-PACT.

:thumb:

he graduated just in time before it got cold as shit up there in basic lol

[tecumseh]

I try to thank every vet I see all the time when I'm out and about , especially the older folks with their vet caps from WW2 or Korea service.

[Dayze]

I try to thank every vet I see all the time when I'm out and about , especially the older folks with their vet caps from WW2 or Korea service.

I do the same. They're usually pretty socked.

[JohninGpt]

US Navy Seabee, Retired
1986-2008

[BigRedChief]

I try to thank every vet I see all the time when I'm out and about , especially the older folks with their vet caps from WW2 or Korea service.Yep, they don't do what they do/did for some reward or thanks but I think it makes a difference that we let them know their service is appreciated.

[bobbymitch]

US Navy 1967 -1973
EM1 (Nuclear power plant qualification)
USS Robert K Huntington DD781
USS Truxtun DLGN 35

Here's to those who served and never made it back and to those who made it back, but were forever changed.