[theoddz]

Happiest of Veterans Day to all Veterans of all branches of the military, and THANK YOU for your service.

In case you didn't know, there are a number of retail stores and restaurants that are offering free and discounted meals and services to those who have so proudly served our country. When I was at a medical appointment the other day, my local VA office gave me a nice printed flyer with some of the places that are offering these deals to Veterans. I thought I'd pass on the info.

Olive Garden

Veterans eat free on Monday, Nov. 12. They have a special menu to choose your meal from. Additionally, some Olive Garden restaurants will also give out a $10 gift card to Veterans for a future visit. Bring proof of service with you.

Applebees

Military Veterans and Active Duty service members can eat FREE at any Applebees across the U.S. on Veterans Day, November 11 (Sunday). Choose from six entre's on their menu. You will need to bring proof of your service.

Golden Corral

GC's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 9 pm in all GC restaurants nationwide. The FREE dinner meal is a special "thank you" tribute to anyone who has ever served in the United States military. To date, GC restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization. Bring proof of your service with you to take advantage of this offer.

Chili's

FREE meal Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11. Chili's is offering all military Veterans, past and present, their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is good during business hours at participating Chili's in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only. Beverages and gratuity are not included. All desserts priced $5 for Veterans and active duty military. Show proof of military service for this offer.

TGI Friday's

Eat FREE on Veterans Day, Monday, November 12. ***Don't forget that TGI Friday's offers a 10% discount for all service men and women, all day, every day. Show proof of military service.

Hooters

FREE meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11. Get 10 free boneless wings to military Veterans all day. Offer good at all participating Hooters. Show proof of service. For more info: www.HootersVeteransDay.com

Subway

Free six inch sub on Veterans Day, November 11. Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available at all locations. Check with your local Subway shop and, as always, show proof of your military service to take advantage of this offer.

Denny's

Free all-you-can-eat pancakes at participating Denny's on Monday, November 12. Bring proof of your service.

These are just a few of a lot of offers that so many good U.S. businesses are offering as a "thank you" to those of us who have served.

Have a great Veterans Day!!!!

Semper Fi!!!!!!

~Theo~