THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!

**Please remember to call locations in your area as not all locations participate**

Restaurants:

Abuelo’s Mex­i­can Food - Abuelo’s offer­ings vary by region, be sure to call ahead to see what the dis­counts or free­bies are included.

Apple­bees - All vet­er­ans and active duty mil­i­tary eat free from a lim­ited menu at Applebee’s on Vet­er­ans Day (Nov. 11).

Chili’s — Vet­er­ans and active duty dine for free from a spe­cial lim­ited six item menu on Vet­er­ans Day.

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.

Golden Cor­ral — Golden Cor­ral Restau­rants’ Mil­i­tary Appre­ci­a­tion Mon­day free din­ner will be avail­able on Novem­ber 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mil­i­tary retirees, vet­er­ans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all wel­come.

Hoot­ers — All Vet­er­ans and active duty eat free. The free entrees must be selected from a spe­cial Vet­er­ans Day menu.

Krispy Kreme – All active-duty, retirees & vet­er­ans get a free dough­nut on Vet­er­ans Day. Be sure to call ahead to ver­ify your local Krispy Kreme is par­tic­i­pat­ing.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restau­rants — Par­tic­i­pat­ing McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restau­rants restau­rants offer a com­pli­men­tary entree to vets from a spe­cial menu on a space avail­able basis, online reser­va­tions are highly rec­om­mended.

Out­back Steak­house — Vet­er­ans and active-duty mil­i­tary get a com­pli­men­tary Bloomin’ Onion and non-alcoholic bev­er­age on Vet­er­ans Day.

UNO Chicago Grill — UNO is offer­ing a Buy One Get One free offer to Ser­vice­mem­bers or Vet­er­ans with a mil­i­tary or vet­eran I.D. or in uni­form or with a photo of them­selves in uni­form. The Vet­er­ans Day BOGO offer includes a free entree or indi­vid­ual pizza, with the pur­chase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value.

Texas Road­house – Free meal from open­ing until 4pm. on Vet­er­ans Day. Call ahead to your local restau­rant for more infor­ma­tion.

T.G.I. Friday’s – Vet­er­ans and Ser­vice­mem­bers Buy one get one free from Nov 11–14. Con­tact your near­est loca­tion for more details on their Vet­er­ans Day BOGO offer.

Restaurants
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

Vet­er­ans Day Retailer Offer­ings:

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.

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.

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.

The Dol­lar Gen­eral — Vet­er­ans, Ser­vice­mem­bers (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their imme­di­ate fam­i­lies will receive a 10-percent dis­count with a Vet­er­ans Day coupon. The coupon may be found in store cir­cu­lar ads or by ask­ing a sales asso­ciate.

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

Home Depot  — Offers a 10 per­cent dis­count to all Vet­er­ans dur­ing Vet­er­ans Day, Memo­r­ial Day and Inde­pen­dence Day.

Lowe’s — All vet­er­ans receive the 10-percent dis­count on Veteran’s Day, Memo­r­ial Day and the Fourth of July. The offer is avail­able in stores only and is lim­ited to in-stock and special-order pur­chases of up to $5,000.

Sam’s Club — Sam’s give away 36,000 col­lapsi­ble Hugo Canes on Vet­er­ans Day to mil­i­tary vet­er­ans in need of mobil­ity assis­tance. Sam’s Club will require mem­ber­ship for this offer, but proof of ser­vice may be nec­es­sary.

Entertainment
Blockbuster · Movie theaters · Ripley’s attractions and museums · Professional Sports teams

Products
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

Year-Round Vet­er­ans Dis­counts:

Foot Locker — Vet­er­ans, Ser­vice­mem­bers (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their imme­di­ate fam­i­lies with a Foot Locker Vet­er­ans Advan­tage Card receive a 20 per­cent dis­count every day of the year. That offer is good both online and at any store loca­tion, includ­ing Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footac­tion and Champs Sports — even on sale items. Learn more about the Foot Locker Vet­er­ans Advan­tage offer.

Home Depot  — Offers a 10 per­cent dis­count (up to a $500 max­i­mum) to all active mil­i­tary, reserve, retired or dis­abled vet­er­ans and their fam­ily mem­bers with a valid mil­i­tary ID. All other vet­er­ans qual­ify for a 10 per­cent dis­count dur­ing Vet­er­ans Day, Memo­r­ial Day and Inde­pen­dence Day. Learn more about the Home Depot Mil­i­tary Dis­count pro­gram.

Lowe’s — Lowe’s offers a year-round 10 per­cent dis­count offer for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees and dis­abled Ser­vice­mem­bers and their imme­di­ate fam­i­lies. All other vet­er­ans receive the 10-percent dis­count on Veteran’s Day, Memo­r­ial Day and the Fourth of July. The dis­count is avail­able on in-stock and special-order pur­chases of up to $5,000. The offer can’t be used on sales at Lowes​.com, on pre­vi­ous sales or on sales of ser­vices or gift cards. You must present a valid mil­i­tary I.D. card to receive the dis­count.

Sports Clips Hair­cuts - The men’s hair salon chain is offer­ing a free hair­cut to active mil­i­tary and vet­er­ans on Vet­er­ans Day.

Subway 
Some Subway restaurants are distributing free six-inch subs to veterans or active-duty members on Veterans Day. Make sure you call ahead, however, as not all franchises are participating in this special event.
MERCHANTS

Brides Across America
Bridal salons unite across America for the third year to give wedding gowns to qualified military brides. Each participating store prepares a number of gowns, most of which are samples and overstocks worth between $500 and $3,000. Dresses range in size from 4 to 22 and are given away on a first-come-first-served basis. Designers who support the cause include Vera Wang, Alfred Angelo, Carolina Herrera and many other major names in bridal couture.

Battleship Cove 
The world's largest naval-ship museum, located in Fall River, Mass., offers free admission and a special ceremony for veterans, active duty and reservists on Veterans Day.

Brevard Zoo 
Located in Melbourne, Fla., Brevard Zoo will once again offer free admission to all active and retired military from Nov. 11 to 14. As part of Veterans Weekend, Elton John’s red player piano will be on exhibit, performing exclusive Elton John recordings with the artist's vocal performances faithfully reproduced. In the event any military person is currently on active duty and not in the county or country, the Zoo will give free admission to their spouse.

Colonial Williamsburg
Active-duty and immediate family members receive discounts to this living-history museum year round. Visit the MWR/ITT offices at your military installation to obtain an exclusive Military One-Day-Plus Pass, or receive 10-percent off any general-admission pass at the walk-up ticket windows. Call 1-800-HISTORY for more information

Historic Jamestown 
Historic Jamestown, the original site of the 1607 James Fort and the 17th century city of Jamestown, salutes U.S. veterans, current armed forces members and their family members with free admission on Veterans Day. No I.D. is required.

National Parks and Public Lands
Admission is free on Veterans Day to everyone at all national parks and Bureau of Land Management public lands.

San Jacinto Museum of History
The San Jacinto Monument in Texas rises 570 feet above the battleground and stands as a memorial to the men who fought for Texas independence. As such, it's fitting for San Jacinto to honor all military personnel on Veterans Day by providing free admission to all its venues.

Sea World 
Throughout 2010, members of the military and as many as three direct dependents may enter any one of Anheuser-Busch's SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with a single-day complimentary admission.

Universal Studios Hollywood 
"The Entertainment Capital of L.A." offers discount options for tour and attraction tickets to all armed-forces members all year long, including Veterans Day. Eligible members include retirees, Department of Defense personnel, members of the National Guard and Reserves, their dependents and all other base personnel.

Vicksburg National Military Park 
The park at Port Hudson, La., commemorates the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg by offering free admission to everyone on Veterans Day. Over 1,340 monuments, a restored Union gunboat and National Cemetery mark the 16-mile tour road.


CEREMONIES

Alexandria (Va.) Black History Museum
Honor the African American men and women who fought and continue to fight for our country by attending the Veterans Day event that includes speakers, music and dramatic presentations. The event is free to all and runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Arlington National Cemetery 
Those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country are recognized with a wreath-laying ceremony each year at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 11. Seating in the amphitheater is limited, so visitors should plan to arrive at least a half hour before the ceremony. The service begins at 11 a.m. The cemetery is located in Arlington, Va., across the Potomac from Washington, D.C.  at the west end of the Memorial Bridge.

Fort Ward 
A Union soldier in period uniform will lead free walking tours of Fort Ward in Alexandria, Va., at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 6. The hour-long tours introduce the history of the Defenses of Washington, the role of Fort Ward (a 19th-century fortification) and the troops who were stationed nearby during the Civil War.

Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Special Veterans Day activities include a free patriotic community concert by an all-veteran barbershop chorus at 11 a.m. "Martha Washington" also will conduct a free discussion about her work with veterans at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Little Theater. Finally, a wreath laying is scheduled at 2 p.m. at the tomb of George Washington. The wreath laying is included with regular Mount Vernon admission, although there is no entry fee active military and veterans on Veterans Day.

National Marine Corps Museum 
Celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day with a ceremonial sword cake cutting at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 10. The Museum is located at 18900 Jefferson David Highway, Triangle, Va.

Navy Memorial 
The Naval District of Washington will lay a wreath at the Lone Sailor Statue as 1 p.m. in a special commemoration on Veterans Day at 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.

The Smithsonian American History Museum 
Historian Robert Gandt discusses "The Twilight Warriors," his tale of the pilots, Sailors, Marines and their Japanese adversaries who fought the battle for Okinawa -- the last and bloodiest sea and air engagement of WWII. The presentation begins at 3 p.m. on Veterans Day at the museum, located on the National Mall at 14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.

The Smithsonian American Indian Museum 
Photojournalist Steven Clevenger of the Osage Tribe discusses his book "America's First Warriors: Native Americans and Iraq" at 2 p.m. on Veterans Day at 4th St. and Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. Clevenger spent three years documenting the experiences of Native American soldiers in the Iraq War.

Parades By City
VetFriends.com has created a state-by-state database of Veterans Day parades across the country. Search for your city or add your official Veterans Day parade to their listing.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial 
The Veterans Day event at the Vietnam Wall features a color guard, speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony at 1 p.m. The Vietnam Memorial is located at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial at Constitution Ave. and Henry Bacon Dr. NW in Washington, D.C.

Vietnam Women's Memorial 
Vietnam-era veterans and the children of veterans tell stories "in their own voices" about their experiences from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day. The Memorial is located next to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Constitution Ave. and Henry Bacon Dr. NW, Washington, D.C.

World War II Memorial
A wreath laying ceremony is scheduled at 9 a.m. on Veterans Day at the WWII memorial, located at 17th St. between Constitution and Independence avenues NW, Washington, D.C.

Services
AT&T · California Cryobank · Geico · Jiffy Lube · Meineke · Sears Portrait Studio

Cell Phone Service Discount
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: