Each year businesses honor veterans and servicemembers, as well as their families, with Veterans Day discounts on goods, services, and dining. Keep in mind that most businesses require proof of military service, which can include a VA Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (Discharge Papers), Veterans Service Organization Card (VSO's include groups like the VFW, DAV, AmVets, MOAA, FRA, and the American Legion), or in some cases businesses will accept a picture of the veteran in uniform.
The following is a few examples of 2012 Veteran and military discounts, Buy One Get One (BOGO) offerings, and this year's offerings even include some honest-to-goodness free meals. Note: Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain's Veterans Day programs -- be sure contact your nearest establishment to make sure they are participating and the exact date. Some offerings are on Monday and some on Sunday. For a complete list go to Military.com
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Veterans Day Restaurant Offerings: Applebee's, Chili's, Golden Corral Restaurant, Hooters, Krispy Kreme, Little Caesars® Pizza, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, O'Charley's, Outback, Sizzler Steak House, Subway Restaurants, T.G.I. Friday's, The Olive Texas Roadhouse, and more.
Veterans Day Travel and Recreation: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort - Active and retired military receive special rates and discounts on golf and amenities from November 8 - 11, including resort hotel room discounts, discounts off golf packages, and discounts on beach and umbrella rentals.
Veterans Day Retailer Offerings: AARP Driver Safety - Get a free AARP Driver Safety classroom course or 50% off an online course.
Home Depot and Lowe's discounts, Steve Madden - The shoe seller discounts.
Other Freebies: National Parks - Veterans Day weekend (November 10-12) Veterans will be invited to visit over 100 National Parks for free.
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.
Home Depot and Lowe's -discount offers.
Check for more details at: Military.com