Happy Veterans Day! Freebies for the Vets

[BigRedChief]

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE! 2012 Version.

Applebees Free Meal
Applebees is offering a free signature entree on Sunday November 11th, 2012 at participating locations. Must present valid Veteran’s form of identification.


Arby’s Free Roast Beef Sandwich
Arby’s largest franchisee is offering a free roast beef sandwich at their 280 Arby’s restaurants on Monday, November 12, 2012. This offer is valid only at all participating Arby’s locations in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Colorado (Colorado Springs and Pueblo).


Bar Louie Free Lunch or Dinner
Bar Louie is saluting veterans and active-duty on Sunday and Monday (November 11-12) this year with a free lunch or dinner, up to an $11 value.
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen is honoring Veterans and Military personnel by inviting them in to dine for free on November 11 (Veterans Day) and November 12. Enjoy an pizza and a non-alcoholic beverage for free. Dine-in only. Please come in uniform or bring your military ID or other proof of service.


Carrows Free Slice of Pie
Sunday, November 11 get a free slice of pie with any purchase. Present military ID.


Champps Free Cheeseburger and Fries
On Monday, November 12 veterans and active-duty can get a free cheeseburger and fries all day.


Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse Eat Free
Monday, November 12, 2012 Veterans and active-duty military eat free with a coupon. Valid ID required or in uniform or photo in uniform.


Cheeseburger In Paradise Free Meal
Monday, November 12, 2012 veterans are saluted with a free meal.


Chili’s Free Meal
Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 11 am to 5 pm Veterans and active-duty military get a choice of 7 free meals. Must show proof of military service.


Coco’s Free Slice of Pie
Sunday, November 11 get a free slice of pie with any purchase. Present military ID.


Denny’s All You Can Eat Pancakes
Get all you can eat pancakes for all active duty military and veterans with a valid ID on Monday, November 12, 2012.


Einstein Bagels Free Bagel
Receive a classic or signature bagel on Sunday November 11, 2012.
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Famous Dave’s Free or Discounted Meal
On November 11th, 2012 Famous Dave’s is providing a variety of free meals and discounts at participating locations to former and current military personnel. Offers vary by location.


Great American Cookies Free Cookie
Sunday, November 11, 2012 all those who served get a free cookie with valid military id.


Friendly’s Free Breakfast and Coffee
Monday, November 12 until 11:00 am get a free Big Two Do Breakfast and coffee.


Golden Corral Free Meal
Get a Veterans Day free meal to any veteran who has served in the United States military or is a current active duty service member. All Golden Corral locations will be participating On Monday, November 12, 2012 from 4 PM to 9 PM. No identification is required to get your free Veterans day meal.


Hooters 10 Free Boneless Wings
On Sunday November 11th, 2012 receive 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of a drink for all veterans and active duty military. Military ID or proof of service required.


Hy-Vee Free Breakfast
Monday, November 12, 2012 Hy-Vee is providing free breakfast during regular breakfast hours.
Krispy Kreme Free Donut & Coffee
On Sunday, November 11 is offering a free donut to all those served or currently are serving. Proof of military service required or those in uniform.


Little Caesars Free Crazy Bread
Receive free Crazy Bread with valid ID Sunday, November 11, 2012.


Longhorn Steakhouse Free App & Drink
On Monday, November 11 get a free appetizer and drink.


Max & Erma’s Free Cheeseburger Combo Meal with Dessert
On Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012, participating Max & Erma’s locations are celebrating veterans and active military personnel with a free cup of Tortilla Soup or side Caesar Salad, a Cheeseburger, seasoned fries and a chocolate chip cookie.


McCormick and Schmick’s Free Entree
Enjoy a complimentary entree Sunday, Nov. 11. All veterans must show official verification. Veterans Day entrees must be enjoyed at the restaurant. No to-go orders permitted.


O’Charley’s 20% Off Your Order
On Veterans Day vets and active duty receive 20% off your order. Bring coupon.


Olive Garden Free Meal
On Sunday, November 11, 2012 all veterans and military active duty will receive a choice of 1 of 5 entrees plus unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks.


On The Border Free Entree
On 11/11/12 15% of purchases will be donated to Carry The Load plus veterans and active-duty will receive a free entrée certificate, valid up to $10 and good through 11/30/2012.


Outback Steakhouse Free Bloomin’ Onion® and Coca-Cola®
On November 11th and 12th, 2012 military personnel and veterans get FREE Bloomin’ Onion® and Coca-Cola®. Must have valid identification. Also, receive 10% off the entire guest check (excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuity) from November 13- December 31, 2012.
Red Lobster
Sunday, November 12, 2012 a free appetizer to all veterans and active-duty personnel.


Sizzler Free Lunch
Monday, November 12, 2012 through 4 PM Veterans and active duty military will receive a free lunch from a select menu. Valid ID required or in uniform or photo in uniform.


Spaghetti Warehouse Buy 1 Get 1 Free Meal
Friday thru Monday (November 9-12) buy 1 meal and get 1 Original Recipe Spaghetti Entrée for your veteran.


Texas Corral Free Entree
A free entrée on Veterans Day to vets and active duty. Unofficially we believe it’s Sunday but their website just says Veterans Day. Call ahead to confirm.


Texas Roadhouse Free Lunch
Monday, November 12, 2012 select from a special veterans lunch menu.


Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop Free Donut
Sunday, November 11, 2012 Veterans active duty-duty military will receive a free donut. No purchase required. Valid ID required or show up in uniform.


TGI Fridays Free Lunch
On Monday, November 12 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm get a free Veterans Day lunch
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Travel Centers of America Free Meal
All CDL drivers who are Military Veterans eat free on November 11th, 2012. Up to $15 on a complimentary meal of your choice Must present valid ID or photograph in uniform.


Twin Peaks Free Meal
Twins Peaks provides vague information and it doesn’t look like it includes Veterans. Here are their event details. “For Serving Us, We’re Serving You! Service men and women eat free on Veteran’s Day.” Starts on Thursday, November 8 through Sunday, November 11. We are working on clarifying this information.


Uno’s free entrée or pizza with a purchase
On both Sunday and Monday, November 11- 12 get a free entrée or individual pizza with an entrée or pizza purchase or equal or greater value and with a military or veterans ID.


Companies that haven’t announced Veteran’s day specials but did so last year include 7-11, Amazon.com, Anheuser-Busch Parks, Kmart, Old Navy, Sports Authority, Subway Restaurants, and Walgreens. We’ll keep you posted!


Check out our Veterans Day map guide of restaurants to visit for free meals on Sunday and Monday.For a complete list of military discounts year round check out our Military Discounts page.
Links to More Veterans Day Deals & Discounts

List of Retail Stores with Veterans Day Discounts for Veterans – Includes Home Depot, Lowe’s, Big Lots and others.
List of Miscellaneous Discounts and Veterans Day Deals for Veterans – Includes free or discounted hotels, car wash’s, haircuts, oil changes, free park access and much more.
List of Local Veterans Day Deals for Veterans – Local area Veterans Day specials.

[Sonic Cowboy-Raider]

Big supporter of all our soldiers and vets here.

[Dave Lane]

Now I just need a printout military ID card

[Marcellus]

Being a Vet who has never participated in any of this, I have nothing against it and actually feel honored these companies do these things. But I think most Vets would tell you they don't feel the need to take free things for doing what they wanted to do and I would find it sort of embarrassing.

The offer and it's intention is honor enough to me.

JMO

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Being a Vet who has never participated in any of this, I have nothing against it and actually feel honored these companies do these things. But I think most Vets would tell you they don't feel the need to take free things for doing what they wanted to do and I would find it sort of embarrassing.

The offer and it's intention is honor enough to me.

JMO

I know that soldiers don't do what they do for financial reward or to get a free breakfast later. But, as you point out, without these type of things happening in your community, you could possibly feel less appreciated by some for your sacrifice. And again you didn't do what you did for a pat on the back from the folks back home. But, a pat on the back for a job well done ain't so bad.

I know some real serious hard core soldiers these days. We are talking real live walking talking heros doing movie worthy actions in the defense of the homeland. You should see how excited those dudes get when they are talking about someone that stopped them at the gas station or grocery store and thanked them for their service. The little things do make a difference.

[bobbymitch]

I am personally pleased to see that our veterans are given some measure of thanks for their service to the country.

I remember the days of being despised while in uniform and how dangerous it was being out in public, especially in California. We pretty much had to change in civies at a locker club for some sense of normality off the base. Hell, I was treated better by the elder Japanese than I was in Long Beach.

Of all the countries that I have been to, the only one still truly grateful for US soldiers/sailors was Australia. One couldn't buy a beer there; someone always stepped in and paid.

[JohninGpt]

I am retired military, and honestly, having a discount at California Cryobank gives me the hebee-gebees.

[BigRedChief]

Anybody heard of any new frebbies for the vets among us? I'll update the opening post.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I know that soldiers don't do what they do for financial reward or to get a free breakfast later. But, as you point out, without these type of things happening in your community, you could possibly feel less appreciated by some for your sacrifice. And again you didn't do what you did for a pat on the back from the folks back home. But, a pat on the back for a job well done ain't so bad.

I know some real serious hard core soldiers these days. We are talking real live walking talking heros doing movie worthy actions in the defense of the homeland. You should see how excited those dudes get when they are talking about someone that stopped them at the gas station or grocery store and thanked them for their service. The little things do make a difference.

I am not in any way knocking any of it BRC. I think the offers made or the pat on the back is a great honor. I guess I would feel awkward taking a free meal or something while not being on active duty knowing many are still in harms way.

My grandpa was WWII vet, my dad a Vietnam vet, and I am a Gulf War vet.

What the US Military has done and the sacrifices that have been made the last 9 years is simply amazing considering it is an all voluntary force.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

What the US Military has done and the sacrifices that have been made the last 9 years is simply amazing considering it is an all voluntary force.

Not without cost, thats for sure. Have you seen the suicide rate among soldiers that served in Iraq/Afganistan? Any little thing we can do to help as civilians is a good thing.

How about I buy you a beer the first time we meet? That would be okay huh?

[Otter]

Indeed, thank you for your service ladies and gentlemen. It's much appreciated.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Not without cost, thats for sure. Have you seen the suicide rate among soldiers that served in Iraq/Afganistan? Any little thing we can do to help as civilians is a good thing.

How about I buy you a beer the first time we meet? That would be okay huh?

I never turn down a free beer.

[R&GHomer]

This might be a stupid question but do they require that you prove it. I don't have an old id card, and my DD214 has been buried in a box since my last move. I have various awards and my honorable discharge certificate, but who wants to lug that stuff around.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by R&GHomer

This might be a stupid question but do they require that you prove it. I don't have an old id card, and my DD214 has been buried in a box since my last move. I have various awards and my honorable discharge certificate, but who wants to lug that stuff around.

I think most just say show an Id card, current or expired.

[R&GHomer]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I think most just say show an Id card, current or expired.

Hmmm, I had to turn in my Active Duty Card when I ETS'd. I used to have an old Reserve card but I have no idea what happened to it. Oh well, I've never participated in these offers before. Guess I wont be starting this go around. No biggie

[BigRedChief]

Bump