Veteran's Day Discounts and Freebies

[Ol' Wiley]

[FONT=&quot]Got a list of places offering discounts (mainly Veteran's day discounts) and freebies
Thought I'd pass it along.

Edit: I don't think Home Depot gives a discount to vets anymore... tried the other day and they said only for active duty. Lowe's will get my business from now on.

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Restaurant Freebies
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Applebee's Restaurant - Free dinners to veterans throughout Veterans Day November 11th; selections will be from a new Veterans Day menu.

Outback Steakhouse - Free Blooming Onion and beverage.

Golden Corral- Free buffet dinner from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 16 to anyone who has ever served in the U.S. military Staff.

In celebration of Veterans Day 11 Nov 2010, Subway is showing its thanks with free six inch subs to all Veterans or Active Duty members.

On Nov. 7, McCormick & Schmick's restaurants will offer a free entree to military veterans for its 12th annual Veteran's Appreciation Event. Menu picks include such seafood items as parmesan crusted tilapia, roasted cedar plank salmon and almond crusted rainbow trout. "Our Veterans Appreciation Event has become a tradition that our restaurants look forward to each year," said Bill Freeman, CEO of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, in a statement. For more information: www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Krispy Kreme - One free doughnut of any variety.

UNO Chicago Grill- Free entree or individual pizza with an entree or pizza purchase of equal or greater value.

Coushatta Casino Resort - The Louisiana casino and resort is offering a free seven-clans lunch or dinner buffet to veterans or active military.

MarketPlace Grill & Express - Veterans and active-duty military receive free entrees.

Masala Wok - The Northern Virginian restaurant is offering a free entree to veterans.

Hy-Vee supermarkets - The mid-western supermarket chain is offering a free breakfast to veterans.

Abuelo's Mexican Food Restaurants - All veterans and active-duty military receive a free entree.

Carolina Burgers & BBQ - In Matthews, NC is offering a free meal to all service members and veterans.


[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Retail Freebies
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Brides Across America - Provides free wedding gowns to qualified military brides.

Lowe's & Home Depot - Extra 10% off to active-duty military members, National Guard and reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members.

Sam's Club - Over 25,000 Hugo canes will be given away to U.S. veterans in need of mobility assistance. Membership is not required, but supplies are limited, so check with your local store.

Amazon.com - Free "Veterans Day Honor" MP3 album download. The album includes 12 songs by The Bands and Ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Cabela's Outdoor Store - Offers their employee discount to all veterans, active-duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel Nov. 11-12. Discounts vary from 5% to 50%, depending on the item.

Build-a-Bear Workshop - Members of the armed services including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Officer Training Corps, will receive a 20% discount Nov. 11-15 on any one transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Dollar General - 10% discount for all veterans, active-duty military, National Guard and reserve and their immediate families.

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


[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Entertainment Freebies[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

National parks, forests and monuments - Admission is free to everyone on Veterans Day.

Knott's Berry Farm - Free park admission to U.S. armed forces personnel and a guest during Veteran's Month, November 1-26.

Colonial Williamsburg - Free admission Nov. 6-11 for active-duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents.

San Jacinto Museum of History - Free visits to the Observation Deck, theatre, and special exhibit for veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families.

Historic Jamestown - Free admission to veterans, current Armed Forces members and their family members.

Battleship Cove - Free admission and a special ceremony for veterans, active, duty and reservists.

Vicksburg National Military Park - Free admission for all.

Birmingham Museum of Art - Free admission to the ticketed event "Life and Liberty" on Nov. 10-11 for veterans and active military.

Vulcan Park and Museum- In Birmingham, Alabama is offering discounted admission through November to the park and museum.

Greenbay (WI) New Zoo - Free admission to veterans and their families.

Central Florida Zoo - Free admission to the Sanford, Florida zoo with proper ID.

Strategic Air & Space Museum- Free admission for veterans Nov. 11-14 to the Ashland, Neb. museum.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - in Oklahoma City offers free admission to veterans and five guests from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day.

Natural Elements Spa & Salon - In Chesapeake, Virginia, will provide free services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to both active duty and retired military


[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Anytime Offers:[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

MILITARY DISCOUNTS UPDATE 02: All these businesses offer military discounts; all you have to do is ask:
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[FONT=&quot]Restaurants[/FONT]
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· Arby's · A&W · Back Yard Burgers · Burger King · Captain D's · Chick-Fil-A · Cotton Patch

· Denny's · Dunkin' Donuts · Farmers Boy · IHOP (20 percent discount with military identification)

· Java Café · KFC · Long John Silver · Pancho's Mexican Buffet · Pizza Hut · Quizno's · Sizzler

· Sonic · Taco Bell · Whataburger

Services[/FONT]
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· AT&T · California Cryobank · Geico · Jiffy Lube · Meineke · Sears Portrait Studio

Travel and Leisure[/FONT]
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· Blockbuster · Movie theaters · Ripley's attractions and museums · Professional Sports teams

Products[/FONT]
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· Apple Computers · AutoZone · Barnhill's · Bass Pro Shop · Bath and Body Works

· Big 10 Tires · The Buckle · Champs Sports · Copeland's Sports · Dell

· The Discovery Channel Store · Dress Barn · The Finish Line · Foot Action · Footlocker

· Gadzooks · GNC · Goody's · Great Party· Happy Harry's ·Home Depot · Hot Topic

· Jockey · Lerner ·Lowe’s · Michael's · NAPA Auto Parts · New York & Company · Pac Sun

· Payless Shoes · Play It Again Sports · Pure Beauty · Sally Beauty Supply · Spencer's Gifts

· Suncoast · Timberland Outlets · Wilson's Leather

Cell Phone Service Discount – [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]All Federal employees are able to get a 15% discount on their personal cell phones by calling their carrier and mentioning the "Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 - Discount to Federal Employees Past and Present." You will need to know the military member's supervisor's name, phone number, and full address, so that his/her military status can be verified. Use the following contact numbers:[/FONT]
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• Cingular - 800-319-6393
• Sprint - 877-812-1223
• T-Mobile - 866-646-4688
• Nextel - 800-639-6111
• Verizon - 800-865-1825[/FONT]
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[Source: VA Frederick Service Office Maryland VSO msg. 26 Apr 2010 ++][/FONT]

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I'll probably hit up Golden Carrol and get my all you can eat on.

 

[STEEL CORE]

Problem with the corrals here in the Indy area is the line of freeloaders is so long, vets and their families cannot get in, shame to see a disabled vet in his chair freezing in the parking lot, while never been in the service and all of his or her family members claiming to be VETERANS, chow down.

Try Applebees and take your family, so tehe restaurant gets some business from you and yours.

 

[Raoc]

BTW, Lowes' 10% is all the time, not just Veterans' Day.

Also, Glock offers their fine products to military for the LEO discounted price.

 

[phatgemi]

Not Bass Pro

Be advised that the Bass Pro shop discount is not really a true discount. It does NOT apply to any reloading equipment/supplies and the list of what it doesnt apply to is long and complete......I was really disappointed to discover that recently. A lengthy email to bass pro customer service went unanswered except to acknowledge receipt.

They lost 200 at the counter that day and much more since.......

 

[sandman]

I get 10% at Home Depot and I am not currently active.

 

[paintball_addiction]

BTW, Lowes' 10% is all the time, not just Veterans' Day.

And it's not limited to active military either. My Grandpa hasn't been in the Marines since the 50's and he is still able to get a discount.

 

[jmildoc]

WOW!!!! Thanks for posting that!! I still have my military ID (its just expired) I dont whip it out as often as I should obviously.... LOWES!!??? REALLY!!?? I spend so much money there its ridiculous!!!! could have saved 10% on my $500 grill!!!

 

[OEF5]

Problem with the corrals here in the Indy area is the line of freeloaders is so long, vets and their families cannot get in, shame to see a disabled vet in his chair freezing in the parking lot, while never been in the service and all of his or her family members claiming to be VETERANS, chow down.

Try Applebees and take your family, so tehe restaurant gets some business from you and yours.

Couple of easy ways around this, have to have a Military ID, Retired card or a legion or VFW card.

Would limit said douchebags free loading for not serving.


I bet if you did a poll on people you think did not serve they would say they were in the 82nd, or 101st. People are always just using the big name units. I'd be more impressed if I asked a shady dude and he said "B CO USAG, at FT Lewis".

 

[SSGSAD]

O'Reilly Auto Parts, also offers a Military discount, just let them know you served...

 

[Ol' Wiley]

O'Reilly Auto Parts, also offers a Military discount, just let them know you served...

My local O'Reilly's only offers it on certain parts... not on oil, filters, etc.
Still better than Autozone.

Never hurts to just ask, wherever you go... you never know.

 

[Wink and the Gun]

so wait, I've been able to get a discount at Taco Bell and Chick Fil A all this time, and all I needed to do was ask? Sigh. Also, I assume the Cabelas discount is only in-store and not online?

 

[E5RANGER375]

WOW!!!! Thanks for posting that!! I still have my military ID (its just expired) I dont whip it out as often as I should obviously.... LOWES!!??? REALLY!!?? I spend so much money there its ridiculous!!!! could have saved 10% on my $500 grill!!!

I found out about lowes from the VA hospital rep. I think its kind for these places to do this for vets, but I personaly pass on this kinda thing.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Couple of easy ways around this, have to have a Military ID, Retired card or a legion or VFW card.

Would limit said douchebags free loading for not serving.


I bet if you did a poll on people you think did not serve they would say they were in the 82nd, or 101st. People are always just using the big name units. I'd be more impressed if I asked a shady dude and he said "B CO USAG, at FT Lewis".

All I have is my DD214. I had to turn my I.D. in so that is all I have to prove I served. Besides my training record and PDR.

 

[Lock n Load]

Ive used my VA card at Lowes and Menards for the 10% off, when your remodeling a kitchen and a few other rooms it added up.

Havent tried the restaurants, but I will on Veterans day... its also my wifes birthday so we will be dining out anyhow.

Thanks for heads up on these discounts.

 

[451_Detonics]

I am retired military....thanks for posting this.

 

[Rookie]

Lowes, do you have to show id? Will your DD214 work?

 

[Ol' Wiley]

I show them my Inactive Reserve card or my expired Active Duty card.
I think it varies with each store... same goes with Home Depot; I got rejected the other day at the New Albany Home Depot because I wasn't active duty. They claimed they just changed the policy to AD only.
Best bet is to call and ask or just take what you got and see if it flies.

Gotta give these companies our thanks and our business.
They don't have any obligation to do this and I don't think they benefit tax wise to do it, so I'm quick to thank them and throw my money their way.
I hope you are too.

 

[GI JOE]

Mmmmm... Golden Corral is callin my name. Last year though there were TONS of douchebags that were saying they served. I asked a few and got BS answers. Ended up just walkin out (after a plate of burbon chicken) cuz it made me sick to see the disrespect of posers. Im hittin up the GC on east washington this year. No more 38th st for me.

SEMPER FIDELIS and thank you all for what you have done!

 

[Rey B]

Going to have to investigate one of these for lunch as I have plans for the evening. Didn't know about Lowes. We will have to check on that since I have the retired and the Good Wife has the dependents ID. We spend enough money there that 10% is a nice chunk of change.