Veterans Day Discounts (11 Nov 2010) For Veterans! (Active, National Guard/Reserves and Retired)!

As a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a person engaged in doing business from home, I always love to pass on information that may be of value to my fellow defenders of Freedom. I believe we are a special lot, simply by the choices we made. We were either called and heeded the call, or we sensed a need and volunteered to serve. Regardless, the United States remains a model of democracy and in spite of some citizens confusion on issues, the thread of Freedom binds us all and will never be broken. 

I am impressed that by the apparent recognition by more and more people each year, who are deciding that the Freedoms we enjoy come with a huge price tag. People everywhere are choosing in large measure to pay homage to the men and women of our Military Service. If you have been in a major Airport, you have no doubt seen welcoming committees there to greet our military members arriving and departing on official orders. What a joy it is to witness this as it happens.

As in past years, Veterans Day will be observed on Thursday, November, 11, 2010, and many  local businesses are offering a variety of discounts to veterans and  their families (with proper identification), as a way of saying "Thank
You" for your service to our country.

The following is a list of some of those businesses, the discounts they  are offering, and their web sites showing additional information on  their discounts. It is by no means complete and that is how you can get involved should you desire. What is available where you are? Is there a way you can make some contact with Veterans or Veteran's groups in you area? Perhaps you can give transportation to someone who is without. Maybe you can visit some of the merchants and tell them Thank You for caring. I know you will find a way to help.

If you are a veteran we encourage you to take advantage of these special  discounts.

VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS 2010

Eat Free at Applebee's

Military veterans and active-duty Service Members will be able to eat free at any Applebee's across the U.S. On Veteran's Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010. There will be six entrées available from the menu. Guests will be asked to show one or more of the following as proof of service: a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person. For more information about Veterans Day at Applebee's, visit the Applebee's website http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx

Military Eat Free at Golden Corral

Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 15, 2010, from 5 to 9 PM in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. The free dinner meal is a special "thank you tribute" to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, or in the National Guard/Reserves, you are invited to join us for Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner. To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization. Website for more information: http://www.goldencorral.com/military/

McCormick & Schmick's Complimentary Lunch or Dinner

Veterans will be able to choose a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée on Sunday, November 7. Some of the mouth-watering selections include Cashew-Crusted Tilapia, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Seafood Fettuccini Alfredo and Cedar-Planked Salmon. http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-promotion/Veterans-Appreciation-Day.aspx

Salute from Outback Steakhouse

As an expression of Outback Steakhouse's appreciation to our Country's veterans and active duty military*, a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage of choice (one non-alcoholic drink or one draft Anheuser Busch beer except where prohibited by law) will be available to them at every Outback in the country on Veterans Day. Please visit: http://www.outback.com/pressroom/pr_101018.aspx for details.

Home Depot and Lowe's Military Discount

Home Depot and Lowe's have long been known to offer a 10% holiday discount to military members and their families and in many cases veterans and retirees. These promotions were usually limited to the main military holidays such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veterans Day. Well, no longer - both companies have announced these offers are available every day of the week.

http://themilitarywallet.com/home-depot-lowes-10-military-discount/

Fee Free Day at National Parks

To honor America's service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that areas managed by the department would not charge entrance fees on Thursday, November 11, 2010.

Colonial Williamsburg Free Admission

Colonial Williamsburg honors America's Veterans with a procession down Duke of Gloucester Street, 4:30 p.m., beginning at the Capitol. The parade culminates in a public ceremony, with militia and cannon crew firing volleys in recognition of those who serve. Hear Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums, and speakers from past and present. Active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents enjoy free admission passes Friday through Wednesday, Nov. 6-11.

Let's keep this list growing and the Thanks flowing. The foundation is here and we can all be builders.

 Olson C. Rogers