Veteran's Day 2017 Meals and Deals

[sometimesido]

Will update as I find more. Feel free to chime in.
(edit: forgot can't update after 10 minutes or so, I'll just post more.)

I've went to Golden Corral several times over the years.

MEALS

Veterans Day Free Meals FAQ

Not all locations will participate.
Call ahead to make sure.
In most cases, you will need some kind of ID indicating that you are a Veteran.


https://www.thebalance.com/veterans-day-free-meals-1357348



Some highlights - Applebee's, Golden Corral, IHOP, Ikea, Krispy Kreme, Little Caesars, Olive Garden, Ruby Tuesday, Sizzler, TGI Fridays, Texas Roadhouse, Denny's

Elk's Lodge free BBQ at Big Springs TX VA Hospital

 

[sreesekelley]

Several of us take advantage of this every year and while the meal is free we leave huge tips for our waiter. they work hard on Veteran's Day.

 

[wasanah2]

Several of us take advantage of this every year and while the meal is free we leave huge tips for our waiter.  they work hard on Veteran's Day.

It's all of us that OWE YOU.  Thank you for your service!  We are free because of what you did for all of us.

Thanks!

 

[sometimesido]

one from usatoday

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2017/11/07/veterans-day-deals-2017/837499001/

copy/pasting stuff that are not meals:

Other Veterans Day freebies

American Family Care: Free flu shots Saturday. Find locations at www.americanfamilycare.com.

Car wash: Get a free car wash at participating locations nationwide. Find a list of locations at www.graceforvets.org/veterans.

Crew Carwash: Free car wash for veterans and active military members Saturday at all 30 locations across Indiana. To get this deal, share that you’re a veteran and would like the free car wash.

Great Clips: Veterans and active duty get a free haircut on Veterans Day or pick up a free haircut card to use through Dec. 31. Also non-veterans who get a haircut Saturday get a free haircut card to give to a veteran.

Hair Cuttery: For every haircut purchased by customers Saturday, a free haircut certificate will be donated back to a veteran in the same community. To distribute the free haircut certificates, Hair Cuttery is working with veteran's organizations.

Sports Clips: Through its Help A Hero campaign, participating stores offer free haircuts to service members and veterans with valid military identification. Stores also are collecting money for scholarships.


Store military discounts

Many stores offer military discounts year-round, but a handful are only on Veterans Day.

A.C. Moore: 15% off your total regular and sale price purchase with valid ID every day.

Bed Bath & Beyond: 25% off entire purchase Nov. 9-12 in-store only.

Dollar General: 11% discount in-store and online with promo code VET17 on Saturday.

Home Depot: 10% discount.

Jo-Ann Fabric: 10% discount for military service members and their families year round.

Lowe's: 10% discount.

Michaels: 15% discount for military families every day.

Old Time Pottery: 10% military discount everyday to active, retired military and their immediate families.

Publix: 10% discount for veterans, military personnel and family members Saturday.

Rack Room Shoes: 10% military discount on Veterans Day as well as every Tuesday.

Target: Through Saturday, 10% discount on in-store and online purchases for veterans, active military, spouses and dependent children. To get this discount, register at www.target.com.

Toys R Us: 15% off in-store purchases through Saturday.

Walgreens: 20% off eligible regular-price items Saturday for all veterans, military and their families with Balance Rewards card and proof of military service.

 

[sreesekelley]

honorably discharged veterans can now shop online with the exchange service. I signed up early as a test subject and it should be going live soon. Online only though .

 

[Motrukdriver]

I don't wanna carry around my DD-214 just to get a free meal or discount on something. I served my country like any patriot would do, I did the job they asked me to do, I ended my service honorably. I don't need tributes or days or thanks. That time in my life is done and I'd like to leave it done. Every once in a while I look at my old crest and think "Yeah, I did that". A lot of us did that but it is kinda what you were supposed to do if you love your country. Just my humble opinion on this...

 

[Pebbles]

To each their own!

 

[closeanuf]

Most [;aces I've gone to eat in the past simply took my word for it.  A couple times I just showed my VA card.

 

[DangerBird]

Motrukdriver, in Arizona you can get it added to your driver license like I did. Now I don't need my copy of the 214 and it will save you money at places. Saved $450 on our kitchen remodel a few years ago for example. It's worth it!

- Mike

 

[Nelda]

And you get a FREE oil change at Jiffy Lube this Saturday and Sunday, if you're a veteran.

 

[sometimesido]

I have bad experiences with Jiffy Lube. Not on Veteran's day, but just in general.

 

[bigskybob]

A lot of these places will give a 10% vet discount every day if you ask.I'm still looking for the places with free beer.