35 Veterans Day Freebies

We are appreciative of the Restaurant industry and others (Turtle Wax)for their generosity.

Posted November 13, 2011 by produffer165

What a great way to show honor and appreciation for our veterans and military personnel. Thanks for the information.

Posted November 12, 2011 by Sherry Endres

Golden Corral truly has good intentions to honor vets by choosing Monday to serve those who served. To me, this says they really want to service every vet without competition, as well as ensuring every vet is good and hungry when they get there. Thanks, Golden Corral.

Posted November 12, 2011 by victor

We are both Vietnam veterans. We met in the Navy, and have been married 41 years. We are so proud to have had this opportunity to serve our nation -- the greatest nation on Earth. We each had dear friends who gave "their all," so we ALL could remain free. Not a day passes that we do not remember. We now live in a very dangerous time for our nation. We must support our troops, their families, and all we can do to keep America free. Our parents and those who fought in World War II sacrificed much for our freedom. I believe it is time for us to do the same. Sept. 11 was our Pearl Harbor. Our children must know these truths and facts. Thanks for the Veteran's Day kindness. Most of all, thank you to all our veterans. Keep America free!

Posted November 12, 2011 by fred and gay klein

Olive Garden offered a free entree from a select menu. I just got back from there, and they gave me AND my girlfriend a free meal (I don't think they were supposed to do that). Plus, they gave us a $10 gift card to come back! After a beer and dessert, the bill was like $8. Pretty awesome.

Posted November 11, 2011 by Justin

I went to Applebee's and was treated with respect and they were great!! I will be going back as a regular customer. It was my first time there and I loved it. I went to Denny's and they turned me away and the manager was so rude. I'll never go there again. Denny's lied trying to create business with false pretenses.

Posted November 11, 2011 by nick

Thanks to all the restaurants that gave to us vets. My husband and I went to Applebee's and Subway and everyone was so nice. We thank you and God bless you and all the vets.

Posted November 11, 2011 by jula britt

My Subway won't do this for us vets, so I guess I won't be eating there anymore.

Posted November 11, 2011 by Ray

Thanks to all for your generosity.

Posted November 11, 2011 by Bill

Thanks so much for posting this information and thanks to all the participating businesses who are recognizing our service. There was a time when all males served unless exempted. Now the military depends on volunteer men and women and has successfully managed without a draft, despite fighting two wars for the past decade!

Posted November 11, 2011 by D.B.

Thanks for the info here.

Posted November 11, 2011 by P. Robert

Read the fine print. This is advertised in Texas as free for veterans but Texas is not included.

Posted November 11, 2011 by GARY HOWELL

I guess I should be grateful but where were they in 1970?

Posted November 11, 2011 by steven

Wow, thanks!

Posted November 11, 2011 by bo loso

I'm glad that America is finally recognizing all its Veterans and military active duty.

Posted November 11, 2011 by Joe P.

Thanks!

Posted November 11, 2011 by OLLIE

I called two Subway's in my local area, and they are not giving veteran's free 6 inch subs. They are located on Figueroa St. and York Blvd. in Highland Park, Calif.

Posted November 11, 2011 by ceci

I proudly served in the Air Force blue for 20 years, but thanks to ALL who served to preserve freedom.

Posted November 11, 2011 by Doug

Peachanga Cassino Buffetin Temecula CA is FREE today from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. to all Veteran's! ~Search & Rescue~ "So Others May Live"

Posted November 11, 2011 by Rich

Our entire family -- dads, sons, myself -- all served and we are honored. Me and my eldest son are military-connected injured. My grandson went in last week. We remain proud.

Posted November 11, 2011 by Dave

Thanks!

Posted November 11, 2011 by MONIQUE

Thank you so very much.

Posted November 11, 2011 by CAROLYN DAUGHERTY

Better call where ever you go first. I went to Dennys and Subway in Denton, Texas, and neither one honored the above ads. They are available only at participating locations, as the blog writer said.

Posted November 11, 2011 by JAKE

Thank you for the information in reference to honoring our veterans. My husband is a retiree. Thank you to all participating businesses.

Posted November 11, 2011 by Erma Long

Wentzville, Mo., Lowe's refused to give me (a disabled veteran with ID) the discount! Even the supervisor said, "No we don't give discounts." Home Depot gives discount without any problem with ID.

Posted November 11, 2011 by Marcel

I work at SportClips and we do not offer any free or discounted haircuts on Veteran's Day.

Posted November 11, 2011 by Anonymous

What happened to McDonald's?

Posted November 10, 2011 by Liz

I like your information. As a Vietnam era vet, we were not treated kindly in the 1960s. I'm happy to see so many companies with freebies or discounts to active duty military, as well as including some of these to those of us who served many years ago.

Posted November 10, 2011 by Bill Mills

Remembering and honoring our Vet's is so important, and is often overlooked these days. Big Gunz Clothing is having a 10% sale on all their merchandise November 10 to 14. 10% of the sales will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. You can visit BigGunzClothing.com to help donate, or visit WoundedWarriorProject.org for more information about the foundation.

Posted November 10, 2011 by Jennifer Diana

Thank you for your support. My son is a war veteran and he is still -- to this day -- proud to have served for 8 years.

Posted November 9, 2011 by maia

Thanks for the update. I am a disabled veteran and am honored.

Posted November 9, 2011 by barb

I live in Milwaukee and have enjoyed Applebee's meals the past three years. It is about time other establishments take care of us vets. We are the ones who give our lives for this GREAT COUNTRY of ours so we have FREEDOM and PEACE. GOD BLESS ALL OUR VETS AND MILITARY STILL SERVING FOR KEEPING AMERICA SAFE AND FREE. Have a safe return home. I'm very proud of you all.

Posted November 9, 2011 by Steve Boguszewski

Olive Garden: As their way of saying thanks, active service and veterans are invited to enjoy a FREE entree on 11-11-11.

Posted November 8, 2011 by Dwayne

FYI: Vets in Florida can get a blue "V" added to the bottom of their drivers license for $1 at the DMV.

Posted November 7, 2011 by Greg

As a USAF veteran I would like to extend a 10% discount for any military brother and sisters and their families. I am requesting direction on how to increase the awareness of this discount. I have an attachment flyer and our website is www.sportsmanbarbers.com The discount will be this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday the 14th. I thank all veterans as well as all those who have supported us troops through the years. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Blessings.

Posted November 7, 2011 by Joe Montoya

The Marine Corps Museum is on Jefferson DAVIS Hwy. Not, Jefferson DAVID Hwy. In case anyone is trying to find it on a map or GPS.

Posted November 5, 2011 by meredith

Please send the Veterans Day freebie's for 2011. Thank you.

Posted November 5, 2011 by John P Eckenrode

Thanks for the information!

Posted November 4, 2011 by Barb

Do you have Veterans Day freebies for 2011?

Posted November 4, 2011 by John P Eckenrode USAF

I went to the Applebee's here in ST. Louis, MO. North County and the food was very good. They had a special dinner deal where we could pick from 3 different entrees. I am a 10 point veteran and it makes me feel good to know someone still cares. I am also a female who got hurt at Fort Bragg, NC. on post in 1971. Thank you Applebee's for all you do for the veterans.

Posted November 2, 2011 by Merle

Please add your voice to improve access to the Lowe's discount. Lowe's policy requires either valid military ID or Veterans Administration ID. As most Veterans know, you are supposed to turn in your military ID when you leave service and not every Veteran, even combat Veterans, access the VA. As a result, they don't have a VA ID. Lowe's: Please reconsider and add the Veteran Discharge (DD 214, Separation Report,...) with a picture ID as way for us to obtain access.

Posted November 2, 2011 by GI Gal Ret

Thanks to Lowe's and Home Depot for the discounts

Posted October 18, 2011 by ed wroblewski

What a great list! Thank you for sharing!

Posted March 9, 2011 by Freebies

The kind of information you’ll need to plan and enjoy a wonderful experience dining out at a local restaurant.

Posted January 3, 2011 by dine4az12

THANKS FOR THE INFO, THE WAY THING ARE TODAY WE NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET.

Posted November 26, 2010 by marvin prewitt

@Matthew........From one Vet to another, thank you for your service to this great country of ours. Also thank you for the comment you posted, In my opinion, you were right on the money with it. The VA also denied me about 20 years ago and now I have decided to give fight again for my compensation. Thanks again! Army Vet Hoooo-ah!!!

Posted November 12, 2010 by Calvin Davis III

My husband and I ate at Applebee's in Milltown last year and this year on Veteran's day-we were treated very nice and the food on the veteran's menu was quite generous portions.Had a really nice dinner. Question-Was Target offering 10% discount on Veteran's day-we thought we saw it advertised on news 12-if so,did it say in the stores? We went to the Mill town Target and they said they do not give military discount-we were confused .

Posted November 11, 2010 by Sheryl Umphrey

Too bad that those same stores and restaurants do not participate on any freebies or discounts in Puerto Rico.

Posted November 11, 2010 by ismael gonzalez

THANK,S TO APPLEBEE, FOR A GREAT DINNER,KISSIMMEE FL.

Posted November 11, 2010 by John

For applebeesThanks for the inf, I won't be ging to UNO Grille. Thankff God for Applebee1

Posted November 11, 2010 by earl woods

Lowes gives a 10% discount to military no matter what the day is, so they doing nothing special for veterans day

Posted November 11, 2010

Check the Subway web site prior to going to Subway for your free 6" sub. I found out that all the Subways over where I work in Hampton/Newport News Va are not participating. I guess they are too close to the military to want to support them with anything free....

Posted November 11, 2010 by Veteran

Me and my wife just returned from Appleby's on Winton Road in Finneytown {Cincinnati} and had a wonderful meal My wife ordered from their menu and I received 5 small bowls of their great soup,along with my veterans monster hamburger,it was a wonderful feeling,the place was packed with vets and their families, not like we received when we enlisted during Vietnam,this was a special day,thank you vets. and thank you Appleby's.

Posted November 11, 2010 by Joseph Wheeler

The Uno Pizza deal is a joke. It's a buy one, get one free coupon. Gee, thanks for the coupon. Nice of you to give coupons to veterans instead of a complimentary meal.

Posted November 11, 2010 by Veteran

i heard woohoo fish taco's in chino hills was offering a free entree to active and all vetrans. please call to confirm.

Posted November 11, 2010 by Santos

Thanks for the free food and other stuff. I served in the Navy from 87-95. I was injured badly when equip. on my ship failed,shattered pelvis, both knees blown, left shoulder fractured and dislocated, lost nearly a dozen front teeth,etc. etc. received last rites twice, went code blue 4 times my first week in hosp. hooked on painkillers, took me a year to learn how to walk again after both hip were replaced. It took 7 full years to recieve disability compensation from the veterans admin.and 12 for social security. both denied my claims and made me jump through hoops and over obstacles meant to make you give up, and most folks do. they count on it. I volunteered and never regretted it. I worked 24-48 hours straight routinely for peanuts 1,000 miles from land. I went around the world three times and visited over 40 countries. I learned quickly that the United States is the best place in the world to live. We have so much and the rest of the world struggles, half-starved, living in filth. I feel proud when people thank me for serving in the military, I was glad to do it. It was the most difficult and challenging assingment I ever had and I somehow rose to the occasion and did very well. When times got tough on board the order of the day was "suck it up, shut the f up,and do your job". I just felt like saying this this AM to anyone who reads the comments. I hope the people of the USA realize that we have it sooo good here and we should try to make our country better and stronger for the future, get involved in your communities and contribute to the greater good. Vote and try to do your part to make sure our country does not get weaker. I see some of the things that are occurring in the US today and I am afraid we are going dangerously fast in the wrong direction. Happy veterans day everyone, I hope that everyone is proud of our great country and if not i hope you take action to make it a country you can be proud of. GO NAVY!

Posted November 11, 2010 by matthew

As a long time veteran I never paid attention to the offers being given by our communities. I appreciate them greatly and don't kow why the cange of attitude on my part. Thank you everyone for the supprt and genrosity.

Posted November 11, 2010 by Mark

busters ice cream in chattanooga has signs out for free ice cream cone for veterans . wooo hoooo im going to eat free today . wish there was breakfast free somewhere.lol

Posted November 11, 2010 by dragonfly1966

Ty for providing info, and a big Ty for everyone that is providing these discounts to Veterans.

Posted November 11, 2010 by ben terwellen

Happy Veteran's Day! If you're IN or around the DC area this week, check out my write-up on meals and deals for Vets and their dependants. 'Freebies

Posted November 11, 2010 by L. Denise

Friendly's in MD is offering a free kid's meal with the purchase of an adult meal to ANYONE today. I actually complained that there are numerous vets who don't have kis 12 and under or have kids at all - it would've been better to offer a free meal or discount.to mil personnel or vets.

Posted November 11, 2010 by Jac

A Korean War veterans service is always ignored or placed on the back burner and never given any credit for our contrbution to freedom. Movie actors, rock stars, and good for nothings are the backbone of this country according to the media. Korean war combat vet.

Posted November 10, 2010 by paul jastraub

Laura: I called Krispy Kreme corporate before writing this article and was told they were not participating in a Veterans Day promotion this year. Some shops may go rogue, however.

Posted November 10, 2010 by Kate

Traci: Sports Clip's PR office said not all shops were participating in this offer. Sorry if Dallas wasn't part of the promotion.

Posted November 10, 2010 by Kate

Ok, so I called Sports Clip and they didnt know anything about the free haircuts and was not sure if they were going to honor the discount. I was told to call on tomorrow to speak to the manager. I am in Dallas, TX

Posted November 10, 2010 by Traci

Hooters Veterans Day Offer ! Please visit www.HootersVeteransday.com for the FREE OFFER Details!

Posted November 10, 2010 by Hooters

I start my Veteran's Day at Krispy Kreme for my free donut! :)

Posted November 9, 2010 by Laura

FYI: None of the Houston Subways are participating in the free sandwich giveaway. I confirmed with the Houston Corporate office. The location at 515 Westheimer says they will not charge tax on purchases by veterans.

Posted November 9, 2010 by Bonnie Simmons

Famous Dave's BBQ is offering something as well. "In honor of Veterans Day, Famous Dave's BBQ would like to thank all active and retired military personnel for their dedication and commitment to our country with one delicious deal on November 11th." They are offering a Free Entree (up to $15) on November 11th.

Posted November 9, 2010 by Heather

November 2, 2010 (WPVI) -- In honor of Veterans Day this month, Dunkin' Donuts is offering free coffee to veterans and active-duty military members on Tuesdays in throughout the month of November. Every Tuesday this month, active military members and veterans, with valid ID, can visit their local Dunkin' Donuts restaurant to receive a FREE Medium Hot Coffee in recognition of their service. This offer is valid in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Kent and New Castle counties in Delaware. In addition, through November 14, 2010, for every purchase of two one-pound bags of Dunkin' Donuts' packaged coffee from any participating restaurant or online at DunkinDonuts.com, Dunkin' Donuts franchisees will donate an additional one-pound bag to the USO. Over the two-week program, Dunkin' Donuts will donate up to 100,000 pounds of coffee, which will be delivered to USO centers that serve millions of troops and their families.

Posted November 9, 2010 by Pat

It is real nice for all these companies to recognize Veterans! However, all it takes is to tell a Veteran Thank you for your service. I will take part in some of these gifts. Radioman Chief Petty Officer, US Navy retired.

Posted November 9, 2010 by Steve Spratt

Veterans MONTH at Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA Check it out: http://knottsberryfarm.com/public/admission/prices/deals.cfm

Posted November 9, 2010 by John

Boston’s Gourmet Pizza and Sports Bar would like to thank the military veterans in the Denver metro area for their service by offering them each a free pizza. Come in to either location on Veteran’s Day 2010 between 5-7 PM for your individual size, one-topping pizza. There are two locations in the South Metro area, one in Highlands Ranch (53 W. Centennial Blvd. at C-470 and Broadway) and one in Parker (19340 East Cottonwood Drive at C-470 and Parker Rd.)

Posted November 8, 2010 by Karen O'Keeffe

Participating Famous Dave's BBQ are either giving 10% off the bill or a free entree to veterans or active duty military. They have the list of locations and discounts offered on their website. Thank you Famous Dave's for letting them know they're appreciated!!

Posted November 8, 2010 by deb

Hey Tweedy and Fam.. ---Thanks for the notification of the Vets' Day freebies. Tony and I will take advantage of the free eats. ---Thanks again. ---Bridgett Davis

Posted November 1, 2010 by bridgett R.davis

Thank you to Knott's Berry Farm. We go to this great park for this promotion every year. We really appreciate it.

Posted November 17, 2009 by Susan Barton

Thank you to Applebee's in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. for a wonderful dinner to my brother-iin-law and myself. We were treated very well and thanked us for our servrce to our country. May GOD BLESS our country and all the peoples of Applebee's. Tony Meras ,82nd Airborne

Posted November 11, 2009 by TONY MERAS

Thank you for the useful information. I am a veteran and this is just what I was looking for.

Posted November 11, 2009 by Edward Wilson

thanks for the info. i all would like get any info you have on getting military insurance after you retired . please send to my web site, thank you

Posted November 11, 2009 by cornelius parks