U.S. Veteran's Day 2012 Discounts

[truknutt]

For all U.S. Veterans on the Forum:

Here is an incomplete list of Discounts being offered in the U.S. for Veteran's Day 2012:


VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS 2012

OLIVE GARDEN
Veterans Eat Free. Olive Garden Restaurants offer a free meal (with proof of service) from a list of several entrees on a special menu. This special is scheduled for Monday, November 12, 2012. Additionally, some Olive Garden restaurants will also give out a $10 gift card to veterans for a future visit.

APPLEBEE’S
Military Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members will be able to eat FREE at any Applebee’s across the U.S. on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012. There will be six entrées available from the menu. Guests will be asked to show one ore more of the following as proof of Service: a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, a U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person. For more information about Veterans Day at Applebee’s, visit the Applebee’s website http://www.applebees.com/vetDay/default.aspx

GOLDEN CORRAL
Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 4 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. The FREE dinner meal is a special "thank you tribute" to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join us for Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner. To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization.

CHILI’S
FREE meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov 11, 2012. Chili’s is offering all Military Veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is available during business hours at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. All Desserts priced $5.oo for Veterans and active duty military. Simply show proof of military service. See flier for more information.

T.G.I. FRIDAYS
In recognition of Service, ALL Veterans and Active Duty personnel are invited to EAT FREE this Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, 2012. To get the free meal, service men and women will have to show proof of service. Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, a U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person.
Valid only at: 3555 S. 2700 W., West Valley City.
130 W. 10600 S., Sandy.
4029 S. Riverdale Rd., Riverdale
**Don’t forget T.G.I. Friday’s offer a 10% Discount for all Service men and women with proof of service all day everyday.

HOOTERS
FREE Meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov 11, 2012. Hooter’s is serving up 10 free boneless wings to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Offer valid at participating Hooters, Dine-in only; open to all active duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. Drink purchase required. For more information, visit, www.HootersVeteransDay.com.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
FREE meal, Veterans Day, Monday, Nov 12, 2012. Offer varies by location; our local Texas Roadhouse is offering a free meal from opening until 4pm. Other locations may vary in offer, hours, or availability. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information. Visit the web site for locations and participation. http://www.texasroadhouse.com/

SUBWAY
Free Six Inch Sub. Many Subway locations offer a free six inch sub to military veterans on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2010. However, Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may only be available in select locations. Please contact your local Subway for more information regarding Veteran’s day specials.

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT
Free doughnut. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans on Veterans Day, Sunday November 11, 2012. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.

Denny’s Restaurants
All-you-can-eat Pancakes. Participating Denny’s restaurants will be offering an all-you-can-eat pancakes meal on Monday, Nov 12, 2012. Remember to call ahead and verify that your local Denny’s is participating.


**OTHER DISCOUNTS ON VETERANS DAY

SKYRIDGE INN Bed & Breakfast
Free night stay. The Sky Ridge Inn B&B in Torrey, Utah is offering a free night stay to a veteran and a single guest. This offer is limited by availability of rooms. Reserving ahead of time is recommended. For reservations call (435) 425-3222.

CABELA’S OUTDOOR STORE
Veteran's Day weekend, Cabela's outdoor store is offering their employee discount to all veterans, active duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel on Nov. 11 and 12. Dubbed a "Hometown Heroes" event, eligible shoppers will need to check in at a table at the store to receive a coupon for the discount. The discount varies from 5% to 50%, depending on item. Some items may be excluded.

HOME DEPOT and LOWES MILITARY DISCOUNT
The 10% military discount is available to: Active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of all those groups are eligible. Customers requesting a discount must be able to show a valid military ID card or other proof of military service (a DD Form 214 or VFW membership may qualify).

SPORTSCLIPS
FREE haircut to active-duty military & veterans. Offer only available at select locations on Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, 2012. Additionally, offers 20% discount on all services and products to Military and Veterans everyday. Sports Clips is currently participating in the Help-A-Hero program which provides free call time to deployed or hospitalized military personnel. Please call to verify local participation.

SLEEP NUMBER STORES
This year Sleep number is offering a couple of discounts. Among these are $600.00 off on all I8 or M7 beds, 30% off all bedding items, and 0% interest on 24 months financing. This is only available to military and veterans. This special is going on now through Nov. 18. Contact your local store for more details.

SONIC CAR WASH
FREE car wash to Veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2012.

VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS

**The following companies offer discounts, but you may find that NOT all locations participate:

Restaurants
Arby's A&W Burger King Carl's Jr. Chevy's Fresh Mex Chick-Fil-A Chipotle Denny's Dunkin' Donuts IHOP KFC Long John Silver's McDonald's Panda Express Pizza Hut Quizno's Red Robin Sonic Taco Bell Wendy's

Travel
AmTrak Best Western Choice Hotels Continental Airlines Cruise lines (most) Hyatt Hotels Marriott HotelsWyndham Hotels and Resorts

Car Care
AutoZone Checker Auto Parts General Motors Jiffy Lube Kragen Auto Parts Meineke NAPA Auto Parts Super Sonic Car Wash

Cell Phone Service Discounts
Alltel Cingular Sprint/NexTel T-Mobile Verizon

Clothing and Shoes
Aeropostale The Children's Place Dress Barn Fanzz (10%) The Finish Line Foot Action (15%) Foot Locker (20%) Hot Topic Jos. A. Bank Jockey Kohl's Lerner New York & Company Pac Sun Reebok Timberland Outlets (active duty only) Wilson's Leather

PROUD TO SERVE!

 

[BIGRIGFORUS]

Dave, thanks for the heads-up on the Vet discounts! Have a great Veterans Day!

 

[ihsolutions]

Very cool that so many places are choosing to honor our current and past men and women in uniform...

 

[dbbls59]

Such a welcome change from the way Vietnam service men were treated when they returned home.

 

[pegmikef]

. . . and several of the discounts are everyday like Lowes, Home Depot, Sears Tools (at some locations), verizon, O'Reilly's Auto Parts to name a few. Thanks for the list thanks to all the verterans for your service.

 

[wdk450]

Doesn't anybody honor the official DD-214 discharge form?

 

[jnbhobe]

Doesn't anybody honor the official DD-214 discharge form?

Most everyone does according to the post

 

[truknutt]

Doesn't anybody honor the official DD-214 discharge form?

Lowe's changed the requirement for proof of service; they used to accept the DD-214 but becuase it has no photo ID, they now look for the VA card.

 

[wdk450]

Most everyone does according to the post

I'm confused. I re-read the original post, did not find the words "DD-214" or "discharge document". I did find a general "proof of service" term in several of the offers.

No photo ID was issued to the average GI who had served his/her time, and not gotten a retirement.

 

[truknutt]

I'm confused. I re-read the original post, did not find the words "DD-214" or "discharge document". I did find a general "proof of service" term in several of the offers.

No photo ID was issued to the average GI who had served his/her time, and not gotten a retirement.

Do you belong to any Veteran's Organizations: VFW, American Legion, AMVETS...? Do you have a VA ID card? You can try the DD-214 but in this day & age retail establishments are protecting their bottom line.

Thanks for your service, BTW.

Dave

 

[klindgren]

Doesn't anybody honor the official DD-214 discharge form?

Here in Virginia, all you need to do is show your DD-214 to the DMV and they issue you a "Veterans" card with your driver's license photo on it. It really is a nice thing to have even though I can produce my VVA, VFW, DAV and VA card. The DVM issued card has never been questioned (mostly, I think, because it also includes a photo and is State issued).

 

[truknutt]

Here in Virginia, all you need to do is show your DD-214 to the DMV and they issue you a "Veterans" card with your driver's license photo on it. It really is a nice thing to have even though I can produce my VVA, VFW, DAV and VA card. The DVM issued card has never been questioned (mostly, I think, because it also includes a photo and is State issued).

That's a great idea. More states should do this.

Thanks for your service, BTW.

Dave

 

[Hockster]

FYI
The County Clerks office where I live Issues a Pictured Veterans Card.
The VA Office in my county also issues a Pictured Veterans Card.
Lowes does require a pictured ID, but the store in our town will only honor the VA Pictured Medical Card, which I have.
I was told it had to have the VA Insignia on it.
The store personnel showed me the letter from the Main Office with the card pictures they accept.
They would not honor my other pictured ID'S or DD214.
Home Depot only will offer discounts on certain days, like Veterans Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July etc.
I no longer shop at Home Depot because of this.
Hope this information may help in some way.

Hockster

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[wdk450]

I did a Google search on "California Veterans ID Card", and got on the California Department of Veterans Affairs website and their FAQ's page. Here is the relevant answer for California veterans:

[h=5]How do I get a veteran's ID card?[/h]Your local VA Healthcare facility will issue ID cards to veterans that are enrolled in Healthcare benefits. Also, certain Veteran Service Organizations issue member ID cards.


So, you either have to be receiving Federal Veterans Healthcare benefits, or be a member of a Veterans organization to get a Veterans ID card here, in the state with the largest population.

I think I will write CalVet a letter.

 

[pegmikef]

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Home Depot only will offer discounts on certain days, like Veterans Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July etc.

. . . . . but if you have a retired ID card you can get the discount anytime (at least here in San Angelo we do). I think it is because Lowe's offers the same discount and both stores are within a quarter mile of each other.