Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Veterans Day discounts list was created in 2021, recreated and verified this year on Oct. 22, 2026, but updated continuously through Nov. 11, 2026.
This 2026 Veterans Day discounts list will be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day discounts, meals or other ways businesses and organizations want to give back to Veterans and their families. These Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared so that Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them.
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Veterans Day discounts: Restaurants
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Applebee’s: Veterans and active duty receive a free dine‑in entrée from a special Veterans Day menu on Nov. 11, 2026. Proof of service required; beverages and gratuity not included.
Aspen Creek Grill: Offers Veterans and active duty a free $15 meal voucher on Nov. 11, 2026 (available 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.). Voucher redeemable through Dec. 24, 2026. Dine‑in only and ID required.
Bar Louie: Veterans and active duty get a free burger (excluding the Big Louie) on Nov. 10–11, 2026; dine‑in only and ID required.
Biscuit Belly: Free breakfast biscuit sandwich and coffee or fountain drink. Dine-in only; all locations listed.
Bob Evans: Provides Veterans and active duty a free meal from a special menu on Nov. 11, 2026; dine‑in only; valid service ID required.
Bonefish Grill: Veterans, active duty and families receive a free Bang Bang Shrimp entrée plus a nonalcoholic beverage on Nov. 11, 2026 with ID.
Bubbakoo’s is honoring Veterans and active duty military members with a free chicken or beef burrito or bowl. The offer is available all day in-restaurant with a valid military ID and no purchase is required. The offer is valid for in-restaurant orders only, with additional charges for modifiers and add-ons.
Chili’s: At participating locations, Veterans and active duty receive a free entrée from a select Veterans Day menu on Nov. 11, 2026; dine‑in only and ID required.
Circle K: This Veterans Day, Circle K is honoring Veterans with one free medium hot or iced coffee on Wednesday, Nov. 11, no additional purchase required. The one-day offer is available at participating Circle K locations across the U.S. Veterans can redeem it by presenting a valid military ID at purchase.
Chipotle: At participating locations on Nov. 11, 2026, Veterans and active duty with ID receive free chips + choice of guac, queso blanco or salsa with a $5 purchase at participating locations.
Cotton Patch Cafe: Veterans and active duty get a free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken entrée on Nov. 11, 2026; dine‑in only with military ID.
Denny’s: Offers Veterans and active duty a free Original Grand Slam on Nov. 11, 2026, 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.; dine‑in only and ID required.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Veterans and active duty who visit on Nov. 11, 2026, receive a free combo‑meal card redeemable through Nov. 25, 2026.
Golden Corral: Annual Military Appreciation Night on Nov. 11, 2026, offering Veterans a free buffet; dine‑in only.
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House: On Nov. 11, Veterans receive a free Soup, Salad, Bread, Nacho & Dessert Bar and an Iced Tea. Dine-in only. After dining, Veterans will receive a $10 off $40 voucher to be used on their next visit. Available while supplies last. Voucher expires 11/25/26.
Hot Dog on a Stick: This Veterans Day, Hot Dog on a Stick is honoring those who have served by offering a free 16 oz. Original Lemonade for Veterans and active duty military members on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at participating Hot Dog on a Stick locations nationwide to redeem the offer in-store with a valid military ID. No purchase is necessary.
In-N-Out Burger: On Nov. 11, Veterans, active duty military, Reserve and National Guard get a complimentary meal, including any burger, fries and beverage on In-N-Out Burger’s menu. All current and former members of the U.S. military will also receive a special-edition Veterans Day decal. Present proof of military service.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant: Veterans get 50% off an entree on Nov. 11 when dining in at locations in the Northeast.
Marzoni’s Brick Oven & Brewing Co.: Veterans can receive one free 12 oz. draft beer or non-alcoholic drink on Nov. 11. Dine-in only. 1 drink per Veteran.
McCormick and Schmick’s: Veterans, Gold Star families and active duty receive a half‑priced entrée on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 (their traditional Veterans Appreciation Day).
Paisano’s Pizza: If you’re in the Delaware/Maryland/Virginia (and Washington, D.C.) area for Veterans Day, Paisano’s Pizza is offering a free Large 1-Topping Pizza to Veterans and active duty military at all 40 locations across the DMV on Wednesday, November 11, as a thank you to those who serve.
Playa Bowls: On Wednesday, November 11, Playa Bowls is offering 50% off bowls to all Veterans, active duty and retired military personnel at all shops nationwide. The offer is available in-shop only with a valid military ID. Guests can choose from Playa’s selection of made-to-order açaí, pitaya, coconut, mango and green bowls, topped with fresh fruit, granola and drizzles.
Prince St. Pizza: This Veterans Day, Prince St. Pizza is teaming up with NCIS: New York to give back to those who have served through a nationwide charitable initiative benefiting the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Prince St. Pizza will donate 10% of in-store sales at participating locations to the organization, with NCIS: New York matching the donation up to $10,000. Additionally, Veterans and active duty military members can receive a complimentary slice at all locations nationwide. The collaboration also includes a special pop-up at Prince St. Pizza’s Brooklyn location, where NCIS: New York cast members Devin Druid, Shane Harper and Jacqueline Byers will hand out complimentary slices, sign autographs and take photos with attendees from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET.
Red Lobster: Veterans, active duty and reservists receive a free Shrimp & Chips meal on Nov. 11, 2026, dine‑in only; ID required.
Red Robin: Veterans and active duty get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries on Nov. 11, 2026; dine‑in only; ID required.
Rubio’s: On Nov. 11, buy one entrée, get one free for Veterans using code VETS26. Valid in-store only with military ID.
Ruby Tuesday: This Veterans Day, Ruby Tuesday is thanking the brave men and women who have served or are serving to try its new “Everyday Fresh Meals” for free, valued at up to $17.99. Offer good to Veterans and active duty military, including Reserve and National Guard, who show proof of military service. Offer includes a choice of one of 13 select entrées + The Garden Bar + a bottomless drink. Valid Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, for dine-in only at participating locations.
Shake Shack: Shake Shack is honoring Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and showing appreciation for those who serve with a free single ShackBurger. Active military personnel and Veterans can simply show a valid military ID or proof of service, no purchase required. The offer is available in-Shack nationwide.
Sizzler: On Nov. 11, from open until 4 p.m., Veterans and active duty service members can enjoy a complimentary lunch and non-alcoholic beverage. Guests can choose between three dishes: 6 oz. Tri-Tip Sirloin Steak, Malibu Chicken or half dozen Crispy Shrimp.
Smashburger: Offers Veterans a free All‑American Smashburger on Nov. 11, 2026 at participating locations; ID required.
Starbucks: Veterans, service members and spouses receive a free 12‑oz hot or iced brewed coffee on Nov. 11, 2026, at participating Starbucks stores.
Texas Roadhouse: On Veterans Day, Texas Roadhouse is honored to to offer free meals to Veterans and active military members across the country. Veterans and military should verify locally for participation.
Torchy’s Tacos: Provides veterans and active‑duty a free taco + drink on November 11, 2026; in‑store only; proof of service required.
Twin Peaks: On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans and active duty military members can enjoy a complimentary entrée all day at any Twin Peaks restaurant nationwide. The dine-in offer requires a valid military ID and includes a choice of five meals, from a Cheeseburger & Fries or Chicken Tenders & Fries to a Chicken Caesar Salad, OG Pepperoni Flatbread or Boneless Wings & Fries. Twin Peaks is also extending its appreciation beyond Veterans Day. More details and participating locations online.
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS): Veterans can get a free breakfast combo meal at their local VCS PatriotCafé and free brewed value coffee at PatriotBrew coffee shops the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 10. There is no purchase necessary.
WOB Bar & Kitchen: WOB is honoring the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country this Veterans Day with a complimentary meal at participating locations nationwide. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty service members are invited to enjoy a free Smash Burger and a side of fries as a small token of appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
Yard House: Veterans and active duty military receive a free appetizer on Nov. 11, 2026. Ask your server for details.
Veterans Day discounts: Retail & grocery
Food Lion: Veterans and active duty service members receive 10% off in‑store on Nov. 11, 2026, with military ID and MVP card; exclusions apply.
Kohl’s: Provides 30% off in‑store for military, veterans, and families on November 10-11, 2026, with valid ID; exclusions apply.
Publix: Offers 10% off groceries on Nov. 11, 2026 for Veterans, active duty and families with proof of service; standard exclusions apply.
Rack Room Shoes: Offers 20% off in‑store on Veterans Day for Veterans, active duty and dependents; ID required.
Target: In conjunction with Veterans Day, Target is offering a Target Circle Military Appreciation Discount of 20% off one qualifying storewide purchase from Nov. 5 through Nov. 11 to verified military members, Veterans and their families who are Target Circle members.
Tractor Supply Company: Verified military through Hometown Heroes receive 10% off on Veterans Day, plus year‑round perks like quarterly 5% off coupons and 2% rewards.
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS): VCS is offering a $399 (regular price $450) special price on 11-inch iPads. This deal is only available Nov. 9-10 and 12, and in-store only. [Editor: All deals in this list are linked to a source. This deal came to VA News directly from VCS representative for in-store only. There will be a webpage with ad graphics in the week leading up to Veterans Day.]
Walgreens: Exclusive 20% off eligible regular priced items in-store for Veterans, active duty military personnel and their immediate families. Standard exclusions and restrictions apply.
Veterans Day discounts: Personal care
Great Clips: Veterans and active duty receive a free haircut on Nov. 11, 2026; anyone getting a haircut that day can request a free haircut card to give a Veteran.
Sport Clips: Participating locations provide free or discounted haircuts on Nov. 11, 2026 for Veterans and service members with valid ID.
Veterans Day discounts: Attractions, museums & recreation
American Forces Travel: Your next cruise with American Forces Travel could earn you a $100 hotel coupon! Book a qualifying 6+ night cruise between Nov. 3–17, 2026, and use your hotel coupon to extend the adventure with a stay before you set sail or after you return. Valid on sailings through Dec. 31, 2027.
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown & Jamestown Settlement (VA): Free admission for military, Veterans, and up to three direct family members on Nov. 11, 2026; includes ceremonies and artillery salute.
Aquarium of the Pacific: Veterans and active duty receive free admission on Nov. 11, 2026; advance reservations required due to limited capacity.
Colonial Williamsburg: Provides free admission for active duty, retirees, Veterans, Guard/Reserve, and dependents from Nov. 6–11, 2026; ID required.
Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum (Abilene, Kansas): Free museum admission on Nov. 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.
Harley‑Davidson Museum (Milwaukee, Wisconsin): Free admission on Nov. 11, 2026, for Veterans and active duty military plus one adult guest and up to four children; also 10% off at the shop and restaurant onsite.
Legoland Florida and New York: Free admission to eligible military personnel, Veterans and first responders, plus discounted tickets for accompanying guests. Offer dates: Oct. 1–Nov. 30, 2026, including Veterans Day, on Nov. 11. Eligibility: U.S. military personnel, Veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs and EMS personnel.
Mount Vernon: Offers free admission to active duty and Veterans on Nov. 11, 2026, with special programming.
Museum of the American Revolution: Free admission for active duty, Veterans and Blue Star families from Nov. 8–11, 2026.
National WWI Museum and Memorial: Provides free admission for Veterans and active duty during Veterans Day Weekend 2026 (Nov. 6–9 & 11); the public receives half‑price admission.
National Parks Service: All visitors enjoy free park entry on Nov. 11, 2026; military and Veterans also qualify for free annual/lifetime passes.
Old Town Trolley – Savannah: Veterans, active duty, and first responders receive free admission on November 11, 2026 to listed attractions with valid ID.
Old Town Trolley – St. Augustine: Offers free admission on Nov. 11, 2026 for Veterans, active duty and first responders at select attractions with valid ID.
San Antonio Zoo: Provides free admission in November 2026 for Veterans and active duty; up to four family members receive 50% off. ID required.
Veterans Day discounts: Car care
AutoNation: is offering Veterans and active duty service members 15% off services, parts and accessories on Veterans Day and year-round at AutoNation-branded locations nationwide. During the month of November, eligible customers can also receive 15% off through AutoNation Mobile Service.
Grace for Vets: Participating locations nationwide offer free car washes to all Veterans and active duty personnel on Nov. 11, 2026.
ModWash: The express car wash with 134 locations in 12 states is honoring first responders and Veterans with a special deal through Veterans Day: one month of membership for the cost of one wash. Monthly memberships renew at the regular price. Veterans and active duty military personnel receive 10% off monthly renewals with a valid military ID. Applicable taxes may apply.
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Thank you to all the businesses that participated in Veterans Day! I got free lunch from Little Ceasars over here in Idaho which isnt on the list but doesn’t matter because they did local advertising. God bless all of you that have reviewed and commented on this article. Combat veteran, US Army, Specialist E-4, 17th Signal Battalion, Germany, 1988 to 1992 and 31D MOS. Take care of yourselves and each other, stay away from politics to enjoy each other and always have hope for the future of our younger generations as they take the reigns of this beautiful country US of A. Peace out!!
The Fresh Market has a 10% discount on Veteran’s Day. Also other military observance days.
I was not able to attend any of these offers. I am. Home bound. Fully disabled veteran spouse
It is truly inspiring to witness the honor and appreciation shown to our nation’s veterans and their families on this esteemed national holiday, past, present, and future. Veterans of our uniformed military community are deeply grateful for this recognition and the outpouring of respect and affection for those who have served, protected, and defended the Constitution of the United States.
This enduring display of gratitude reinforces the core values of duty, service, sacrifice, and commitment to something greater than oneself, qualities that have long defined the character and greatness of our nation. It is through demonstrations of unity such as these that Americans are reminded of the common bonds that connect us, transcending our differences and strengthening our shared national identity.
This spirit of appreciation encourages, uplifts, and reaffirms the significance of the mission and sacrifice made by generations of service members throughout our nation’s more than 250-year history. By focusing on what we share rather than what divides us, we strengthen the unity that has always been one of America’s greatest strengths.
May we continue to honor those who serve, support their families, and preserve the values that have contributed to the enduring success of the United States of America.
Let’s keep America great, always! ??
Had a great breakfast at Ihop this morning. Thank you to the cedar falls iowa resturant for the kind gesture.
I did from 1974 to1979. My brother said I can get help from the V.A. I keep telling him I don’t know cause I went in with one last name and came out with another. Is my brother right?
I don’t get your newsletter my daughter sends it to me. How do I sign up for it?
Thank you for letting me serve this country.
I live in Allegany County in New York State. Not many discounts for us here.
Thanks for the info. And thank you all for your service. In my prayers ?
where are the vets.free meals, and discounts in 67005
I enjoyed reading all of the comments. Thank you for helping this disabled Air Force Veteran a venue I would not have known about. I am unable to attend any of my local Veteran’s Day events because of my disabilities. I am truly honored.
My wife anxiously anticipated Veterans day every year for an opportunity to enjoy freebies offered by area businesses. She actually made a list of the offers that seemed to fit our tastes the best and then we’d go out and enjoy them.. It was a fun day for us, sort of like “Trick of Treating” for GIs. Those days are gone now, my wife passed on earlier this year. Though I won’t be “making the rounds” with Wife like I used to do, I want all those vendors to know we deeply appreciated the thought. Like a lot of young people in the 60s and 70s, I wasn’t looking forward to my time in the military but I enlisted in the Air Force and I believe I became a better person because of it. It saddens me that today’s kids don’t have an “encouragement” to enlist that the Draft used to, though I’d never want to see that necessity again.
I I would like to thank this nation for all they’ve done as we return from our duty in the military. I also would like to thank the sacrifice that our mothers of a brothers of sisters our father gave in our absent thank you again I would like to thank all of my brother Sister who sacrifice so I gave Delta sacrifice all came back with health problem nevertheless it was necessary and awful for us to continue to enjoy the freedom. We enjoy and this great nation, although we have some internal problem, political turmoil, people who have never sacrificed anything making decisions that benefit the rich when guys are homeless that came back from different walls and and things of this, but God is in control. That’s all we have to worry about God is the man who calls the shot. He is the general general, the president of President in the whole world is in his hand so I just like to say thank you all you veterans who who gave all the sacrifice into the mother and brothers and father of the families, will also sacrifice here, thank the workers in the military factories in the armor location that help build ammunition and make the clothes and and things that was necessary to ship overseas to ship locally to the forts in the plants bless you and keep you forever more amen
Briteworkx is offering free car wash to veterans
IHOP a regularly go to at least twice a month sometimes with a group of DAV members have a special today for veterans that did not include coffee and there was a upcharge for for turkey bacon. I’m now pondering over whether this should be my regular go to breakfast place the manager wasn’t there nor was my favorite waitress. Kind of sad
Tell Great clips as a veteran I don’t need someone else to have to spend money on a haircut just to get a card to give a veteran, veterans should be honored themselves
Spark Car wash also has free wash today.
Sad that “participating locations” show apathy to our service.
Thanks for the information !
Pleased that most businessess are offering something to the Vets. But, who can eat 37 meals or buy so much on the one day only. But, I graciously thank all for their recognition of the day!
CREW Car Wash in N.W. Indiana, offering FREE car wash; ID required! Boy this website is SLOW!
Thank you all!
And Veterans, while you’re out receiving your Veterans Day discounts/free meals, please don’t forget to tip your servers for their good service to you. Hugs all around and God Bless America??
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Olive Garden is offering a complimentary entrée to veterans and active-duty U.S. military members who dine in.
On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, IHOP offers a free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo to all veterans and active-duty military members.
Great deals. Thanks for the info.
For Veterans Day 2026, Outback Steakhouse is offering active-duty military personnel, military retirees, and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion® and beverage on November 10 and November 11, 2026.
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Thanks for letting me know. Will be fun tomorrow
Jeff Lee
USS Gunston Hall LSD 5 Vietnam 1966/67
Anfib Navy.
Most businesses will offer some deal for Veterans, if asked nicely.
Great list of places for discounts. Thank you very much.
Nick Angel Air Force 1970-1976
What It Means to Be a Veteran
Being a Veteran means that I answered the call to serve my country willingly and did so with honor and dignity. I never expected rewards or recognition. Serving was an honor in itself.
What matters most to me today is helping fellow Veterans and service members who may be facing difficult times. Too many struggle in silence because of fear, pride, shame, or denial. My message is simple: don’t wait until things get out of control. Reach out and get the help you deserve.
Having left active duty in July 1985, I’ve seen significant improvements in the VA over the years. There are many programs, services, and dedicated professionals available to support Veterans. I encourage everyone to visit their local VA facility and see firsthand what resources are available.
I also encourage Veterans to build connections with one another. There is tremendous value in talking with people who understand your journey. The support, friendship, and camaraderie found among Veterans can be life-changing.
To all my brothers and sisters in arms: stay focused, stay strong, and remember that you are never alone.
Such a deal! Free stuff for a day, and then 364 days of being treated like cannon fodder and baby killers, as we were when I separated some sixty years ago.
The VA doesn’t offer anything that I would find of value.
Thank you for listing these restaurants’
This is a special day for myself and my wife. I wear my hat with my Vietnam insignia and appreciate all the discounts and acknowledgement of service so long ago. It makes me proud of my country and all the businesses that participate. Thank you from this 82 year-old!
FYI, Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Banks are also offering discounts for Vegerans and service members
I enlisted just for the freebies tbh
Castle Air Museum is offering free admission to veterans and active duty service members on Veterans Day. The museum is open from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily at 5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater, CA 95301.
its sad that this few buisnesses give a discount or free meal for veterans on veterans day….sad, alot of entitled people in America!!!
No Dunkin Donuts!!!!!!!!!!!!\
Bar Louie doesn’t have free burgers on Nov 10th. Just a meal on the 11th
Bar Louie offer is TOMORROW the 11th only not the 10th. Just confirmed with the staff there. Learn from my mistake and don’t waste your time and gas money if that is your plan tonight.
Can you add Schnucks Markets to the list. St. Louis, MO regional family owned grocery chain with 112 stores. Has buy $20 and get select items free. They also own Skogens/Festival foods who runs a similar program. This is Schnucks’s first year. Details are posted on their website.
Thank You for your support with our first responders and military service members
To all my fellow veterans: Serving in the Army from 1979 to 1985 on active duty and later with the Department of Defense as a contract pilot from 1987 to 2007 was truly a remarkable experience. I understand there are concerns about VA healthcare, and while challenges exist, I remain grateful for the services it provides. It’s unfortunate that VA healthcare can be politically charged, solid democrat, but that shouldn’t overshadow the support we receive. A heartfelt thank you to all the restaurants and businesses offering Veterans Day discounts, it truly makes this day special. Wishing all my fellow service members a Happy Veterans Day. From Fort Benning, Fort Bragg, Fort Richardson in Alaska, Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia, to Fort Kobbe in the Panama Canal Zone, as well as deployments in Iraq and Kuwait, I am proud to serve alongside you. Proud to be an American veteran, Rob.
THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR US!!
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet – 15% discount for Active Military and Veterans on Nov 11.
Inaccurate, only Wednesday the 11th, 2026
Why Chili’s ONLY accepting active duty, to me I did my time 26yrs service n now retired, minus well tell Chili’s restaurant no need military discount, THAT IS kinda racist prejudice or single out n idk how to say it. My question is WHAT IS A VETERANS? Active duty?!?!?!
Actually it says ‘Veterans and active duty’. If you did 26 yrs then show your retired ID card. No need to get riled up buddy.
Chili’s does extend the offer to all veterans. It is an annual Veterans Day stop for me
Why do you fill entitled to anything? It’s awesome these companies offer Veterans discounts. It’s okay for companies not to offer them as well.
What does the word Entree mean to you?
How did you get race into this? SMBH!
It is not racist if the advertisement is for active duty. Their is something wrong with you, to get bent out of shape over a burger. The advertisement is open to both active duty and veterans, learn how to read before causing unnecessary drama.
If you did 26 years and retired, why are you looking for a free meal? Are you ok?
I hope this is mostly used by those in need. As a 22yr retiree, I rather support those members who actually need this.
Plus have you guys gone to a place where free meals are given? It’s a $hit show!
Above it says discount for Ruby Tuesday’s is for November 11th (today). Why did you go before today?
Maybe be happy for the offer given and not complain about a gift.
Stfu bozo. You most likely got out as a 26 year E4 with the amount of degenerate nonsense you just typed. You don’t know how to say much clearly. Racist prejudice chilis? Because you can’t read? Typical bozo you are. Pathetic example of a veteran.
Thanks for the info! Larry Banyash, veteran, usaf.
Thank you for providing this wonderful information. Unfortunately, most don’t apply to Hilo, HI but I shared with my friends in the mainland.
Thank you again
Thank for your information and most importantly thank for your services.
I’m a vet and have never desired anything in return for my service only what I was promised. I get the impression Americans feel like I’m getting something for free when I use the VA for medical which is very misguided we’re not getting anything for free we paid upfront and now want to collect what we paid for. For those who think some clerk can determine who is a vet and who is not just by looking at you I have to wonder where that comes from. If you don’t ask for a discount your sure as heck not going to get one so politely ask if they say no then don’t shop there anymore, it’s the only recourse you have. For those companies that provide a discount or free meal on Vets Day or all year long we thank you for your act of respect and recognition. For the oil companies that are robbing us at the moment I pray for a nation wide boycott for one weekend where no one purchases any gas at all. If 50% of us picked one weekend and didn’t purchase any gas at all the hit on these companies would be dramatic. Right now America gets just about zero oil shipped through the seas being blocked by Iran and yet our price is sky high. Their playing us like a fiddle and our government is allowing this to go down without expressing a single word. Shameful just shameful that we allow these companies to push us around as we do. Mean while the pols are lining their pockets with cash they get richer and we get poorer we the people are in a very sorry state they are eliminating the middle class and we are allowing them to do. Lambs to the slaughter.
Once you witness Stolen Valor your opinion will change forever Roy. I stopped into a local gas station behind a big Buick with MARINES across the back window. Windows down, music blaring and an overweight sloppy dressed older guy was acting like he was hot stuff, I could see he was posturing so I asked him who the Vet was. He said it was himself. I said no way man, you’re engine is running, windows open blaring music while you’re pumping gas. No self respecting Marine would do that. He had no words, looked upset but couldn’t figure what to say being called out. I turned to go back to my vehicle having finished pumping my own fuel before confronting him. My son in the passenger seat said he crumpled up and threw his receipt at me, proof I said to him, no Marine would ever litter like that.
Be proud, ask for Veteran discount, and be ready with your proof. These are the civilians who we served for and they are no different now than they were when we were protecting them and our way of life. Like that imposter who you know is demanding Veteran discounts whenever possible, we have to keep the focus and know what we earned and stay the course. There’s always been an opposition force and they’re everywhere.
huu rah brother
I agree with you especially about oil – if we are self-sufficient, as our President likes to say, and he wants America First, why don’t we use our oil at the former American price, albeit with a small bit of inflation to cover added cost over the past 2 years? Instead we are paying “world market prices” when we have enough oil and gasoline for our uses and the oil companies are making huge profits. We need to boycott this commodity by using public transportation, mostly run on electricity now. more often and not buy their gasoline. And why is Costco so much less expensive for gasoline and fortified with 5x the cleaning agents than their competition? The oil companies are ripping us off as are the other retailers that have to pay higher prices for the goods they sell to us to cover their delivery.
Thank you for your service and comment. My husband and I are both Veterans and continue to serve the military in different capacities as civilians. We share the same sentiments you have shared in this post. Unfortunately, I believe there is a spirit of selfishness and self centeredness that would keep Americans from joining together for a boycott of this magnitude. With that being said, your post gives hope in knowing the discussions my husband and I am having are being had by others. God bless you and Happy Veteran’s Day. Thank you for your service!
We have a sitting president who’s a child rapist. No one’s doing shit about it. Makes you wonder where their priorities are.
The oil companies are not pushing me around and thanks to them we do have gasoline in our vehicles. I retired in 2010 after 30 years and thank our Good Lord for this nation.
Veteran, You did enough
By MSgt William “Bill” Cordes (Ret)
You don’t have stolen valor
So don’t be so rough
Most everyone who served
feels it wasn’t enough.
I hear you say
you didn’t go off to war
And somehow think you
should have done more
You Willingly signed
your name on the line
Less than half of a percent
raise their hand at that time
Given a uniform
And little pay
Going wherever asked
Defending the USA
Please don’t say
I was just a whatever
Our Freedom is here
Because of Veterans endeavors
You don’t pick your birthday
or a war to fight
You followed orders
Our respect and honor is right
No matter how long
The job you would do
That sacrifice deserves
A heartfelt… Thank you
Veteran, You did enough.
Along with others I say…
God Bless you and
God Bless the USA ??
Love this.
Great words Bill, it is bad the way schools do not teach and recognize the service that the less than half percent did for freedoms we have,(though they are getting less and less). Politicians, and these athletes that do what they do before games have no clue at how they are doing real damage to our Country. Thanks for the poem.
I had never seen this poem before, but have expressed these sentiments to fellow veterans – including myself – who feel they did not do enough. I will carry this with me ready to share next time a Veteran diminishes their service. Thank you for sharing this. God Bless all my fellow Veterans and especially those who lost their lives and carry wounds and scars serving our Country.
The VA fought against recognizing “Agent Orange” for Vietnam veterans.
Now they are doing the same with the “Burn Pits” in Iraq.
I’ve gone through 4 VA doctors in 5 years. They don’t care about veterans.
I served, I was exposed, I have disabilities well above normal issues for someone my age and I’m struggling.
I can count on MYSELF, because no one else will. Your pension, disability pension and social security goes away after you die (Unalive) They are waiting you out!
Burn pits in Iraq are covered now. PACT act. Check it out….
The burn pits was also in Afghanistan , when I cam back to the states from deployment they issued me a memorandum from the U.S. Army of documentation that I served in Army, I was exposed to the Burn pits and fuel depo area. All I had to do is provide that memorandum to the V.A. and they went from there. With all the injuries and scares that I got from my time in the Army and on deployment to Afghanistan, the V.A. has me at 80 percent that is not including the sever depression PTSD that the VA keeps declining me on , I but I have been fighting for the PTSD disability since 2013 and still keep fighting. One day the VA will get tired of the same claim being reported and approve it with all my VA doctor and deployment paperwork/ proof. then they would have to back pay me from the time i started my claim in the year 2013.
I’m SMC because of burn pits. what are you even talking about. I’m betting there’s more to this story.
i am retired with 26 years and and don’t complained because the VA has give me more that I can think off. i have gone to the VA Hospital in Temple, San Antonia and now in the Huston and they all treat well.
William please contact your DAV and let them know your situation. My husband was injured while he was serving a now has a lifelong struggle of nothing but pain and suffering. My father in law had agent orange and unfortunately passed away. He was able to go to the DAV and get benefits not long before they found he had agent orange. Please share this with other veterans as we do! I don’t think there’s enough awareness out there to help our veterans who are struggling due to their time in service or even after their service!
Please submit an application. I have burn pit medical issue and I am disabled. For a long time, I just ignored it but my family members kept pressing me to do it and it goes a long way to heal.
I served 24-1/ years in the Army. Early on an 84F, 7-1/2 years as 11B and 17 years as a 96B.
I don’t really care if people acknowledge my service, I know what I did. My time in Iraq made me stronger, cynical and my health has suffered.
I’m a SFC retiree and I love this country so much. I salute all veterans and active duty personnel.
It was an honor and privilege to serve my five years in the United States Marine Corps (72 – 77) and twenty-five years in the Iowa Air National Guard (77 – 02). Met some of the best people in my life! Traveled the world and served the with pride for our Country! Wouldn’t trade my experiences for anything. God Bless ALL the men and women currently serving and ALL those that have served in the past. We wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for ALL of you! We live in the BEST Country in the world!
THANK YOU ALL FOR CARING ABOUT US VETERANS. AT 71 YEARS YOUNG, I REMEMBER BEING TOLD TO NOT WEAR OUR UNIFORMS ON SHORE. THIS IS DURING VIETNAM VETS WERE COMING HOME. PEOPLE SPIT ON VETERANS WEARING THEIR UNIFORM. I ASKED MY CAPTAIN SAID ” I KNOW THAT DOESN’T SEEM REAL IN AMERICA, THAT THEY ARE HATEING THE SAME PEOPLE WHO PUT ON THAT SAME UNIFORM TO PROTECT THEM. MOST REASONABLE PEOPLE KNOW THAT OUR FREEDOM WE ALL ENJOY ARE NOT FREE. THEY ARE BOUGHT AND PAID FOR BY INDIVIDUALS WHO GAVE THE U.S. GOVERMENT THEIR WORD THAT THEY ARE WILLING TO LAY DOWN THEIR LIFE TO PROTECT THEM. “
Where’s Jiffy Lube?
Same here, USAF 1967-1976. Thanks to all that show appreciation to veterans on this special day and those that give discounts all year. It was a privilege to have served. God bless all veterans and active service members.
The jiffy lube in Shirley NY does not care about discounts or doing the job correctly . my friend brought there 2010 nissan sentra with only 32k miles in for a oil change . they showed him a spark plug told him it was from his car and it needs new plugs . quoted him 4 plugs $ 99.00 . They were there for 6 hrs and left with a check engine light on . Returned the next day and was there another 4 hrs .There total bill was $600! when he called corporate they returned a call saying they would look into it. after waiting and many calls they ignored All there calls .it got him no where . I know many people especially seniors that tell similar stories about jiffy lubes . nissan later told my friend the car was Not due for a tune up until 100k . and it had mixed brand parts installed causing the issues . jiffy lube mechanics get commission on sales beware of there practices ….. only let them do oil change nothing else . if you agree or disagree this is my story on how to be wise on who you bring your vehicle to . research BBB. for jiffy lube … not good …
A lot of good information and great food and and discount for us veterans we want to thank you for doing all this and we really appreciate it. God bless America and God bless our troop Vince
Kura sushi is having 20% off meals for veterans, first responders, nurses etc for Veterans Day week
THANK YOU !
I offer free admission to the Alaska Veterans Museum, 411 West 4th Ave, suite 201/2A inside the yellow Sunshine Plaza in the Mushing District right at the ceremonial start of the Iditarod race on Wednesday, 11 Nov 2026. Bob Sherrill, USAF retired, Executive Director. We have 10 rooms of Alaska history from the Civil War to modern times and 3 rooms on WWII in Alaskan waters. Best history lesson about the building of our great state. We are open Wed-Sat 10-5p Labor Day to Memorial Day and Mon-Sat 10-5p during the summer. Thanks for your service and your family’s service. We do outreach, oral histories, and welcome schools and students for a tour or to use our research library resources. Bob
I just drove by the local Texas Roadhouse and they have a big banner hanging out front stating that the free vouchers will be handed out on Wednesday 11/11/26 from 11AM to 2PM.
At my local TX Roadhouse in Lafayette, LA, vouchers were handed out in the parking lot to everyone who stuck out their hand (no ID required). This happened last year. Hopefully, this will be remedied this year.
Louis Michael Zamora USMC 69-76
What an honor it was to see the “TRIBUTE DISPLAY”
to the Navy Seals & Danny Dietz at the TEXAS ROADHOUSE IN LITTLETON, COLORADO. I HEARD THE WHOLE STORY FROM DANNY SENIOR, who passed away about 2 years ago, many NAVY SEALS, GREEN BARET’S & MY SELF ATTENDED THE FUNERAL me wearing my S-2 RECON SNIPER TEE, NOT TO FORGET ALL THE BIKERS THAT SHOWED. Danny Senior served in the Navy, a great guy even after drinking a lot of whisky. He honored his son by starting the “DANNY DIETZ FOUNDATION” many thanks to “CHASE BANK” for backing the “Danny Dietz” Memorial in Littleton, Co
THANK YOU TEXAS ROADHOUSE
-AND ALL THOSE THAT HAVE SERVED-
I think it’s great that these restaurants and stores are offering these discounts to veterans. I am a Vietnam Combat Veteran myself and I really appreciate the fact that these places are doing this. Thank You!
Thank You, and the meals or appreciated. The little things matters.
Thank you!
Very appreciated.
Cheers
We have been blessed with trips to North Myrtle Beach. My wife and daughter love to shop at the Silver Shop. This year I asked the attendant if they offered a senior discount–she said no. Without much hope I then asked if they offered a veteran’s discount and she SAID YES! So both wife and daughter bought silver jewelry! As I was waiting outside the store many potential customers walked by and I wondered how much more business they and other stores would get if they had a “Veteran’s discount) symbol” of some sort pasted on their window. Veterans should not only be honored one day a year–they should be honored EVERYDAY OF THE YEAR!! ALL businesses in America should be encouraged to do this—IT IS THE PATRIOTIC THING TO DO!
Thanks for providing this information for all veterans
My Husband was a 100% Disabled Veteran
Served in 101 Airborne, Infantry, Screaming Eagles, 1967 – 1969, returned Home to San Francisco and Worked 48-1/2 years Longshoremen and Retired in 2015.
On May 3, 2024 my husband Died having Surgery to remove a Cancerous Mass in his Colon. I’ve heard all his stories in our 26 years.
May my Husband continue to Rest in Peace❤️
Well, that’s quite a story. Now what I would like to know is: Did your husband receive his 100 % due, or part of his VA claim, for his Cancerous Mass in his Colon? And did he serve in South Vietnam during those 1967 – 1969 years?
I served in South Vietnam from 1966 – 1967, and I just was wandering if your husband got VA compensation for the Cancer. I had Colorectal Cancer in 1995, and VA denied my VA claim as it was not on the list of presumptive dieses during that time and even today. Would appreciate your response. Thank you and thank you for your husband’s service and of course yours. Best to you, Bob Colonna
I, too, ask that he rest in peace. I didn’t know your husband, but as a Christian and one who loves Jesus very much for all He has done, I know your husband gave a lot of his peace for a while, and God knows what else he gave. I pray for our veterans often. I believe many of them went through experiences I cannot imagine. Dear Lord Jesus, may you bless our veterans. We thank them. Believe me, what I have learned from reading the Bible, I know everything we do and say matters, and God’s love for us is incomprehensible. I do hope you find His love in your lifetime and know what I mean. May God bless you, too. I have found something from God that I could never explain, but it is there and true, and I saw your comment and wanted to wish you and your husband the best. I really do thank him, as I thank all people before me who fought because they had to, and prayed for our country. Thank you all. I pray we all thank God every day for His blessings to us. He has been so good to us. I love God so much. Thank you for listening.
I will hold you up in prayer as we continue to celebrate our nation’s hero. I pray that the love you two shared continue to surround you and your family for many years to come.
I had a good friend that was in the 101 Airborne- Screaming Eagles… he received many awards and medals for saving troops behind the enemy line…
Sorry to hear about your husband.. my friend really suffered with that agent orange… his fingernails were hard as rocks.. he passed away yrs ago of a heartache.. I wanted to comment when I seen your post…I am a Disabled Navy Veteran…
May God keep you in his grace.
Thank you for your service along with his. May he rest with the angels for eternity he was an always will be a great American.
Appreciate those that participate in VETERANS DAY perks, doesn’t make up for what life brought us but it’s appreciated . More business should offer year round discounts to us , every little bit helps.
My husband and I we are Vietnam Veterans, our only Son and his high school sweetheart they both are veterans of the Iraq war and Afghanistan. Our family is Air Force Vets.
Thank you so much, we appreciate your support.
Nelly Schuler
Nelly I am a Schuler and a vet my dads name was Lloyd, his family was from Sullivan Mo
Very much appreciated and consoling.
Thank you so much I appreciate it.
My vet husband looks forward to this day all year
My bed and breakfast has offered free rooms to veterans for 15 years. Can you add me to this list?
Where are you located?
I believe there’s a special program through the Vets that has bed & breakfast locations shared through it. Once I remember the name of it, I’ll leave another reply. I know if you Google bed & breakfast stays for vets on veterans day, it should come up. My family is full of Army and Air Force vets, so thank you for doing something so amazing as this to give those that fought for our country, to take a break and get away for a day. Where are you located?
Where is the b&blocated
Great information, great format, Veterans need this kind of information all the time but especially when it is more difficult to get around. It would also be nice if there was a running list of places that offer discounts to veterans for various purchases, i.e. Home Depot, Bagel Cafe, Capriotti’s restaurant, Denny’s and many others. So please continue!!!
DEVIL-DOG Dungarees is proud to offer 50% Sitewide from November 6 through November 13 for all Active Duty, Retirees, Veterans, Military Spouses and Military Family Members with military verification at checkout.
Wish out here in the woods of Maine they had some kind of bussiness near me to get something free.Like the idea of a free fill of gas in my truck!
Here is a more comprehensive list of restaurants: https://www.military.com/veterans-day/restaurants-veterans-day-military-discounts.html#vetsdayrestaurantdiscounts
[Editor: When researching our list, this list often came up as the only source for a certain deal, and its links point to 2025 promotions. Where possible, our own list links/points directly to each company/brand’s 2026 promotion.]
Does this count? https://vaclaimsinsider.com/best-veterans-day-freebies/
Thank you so much for this valuable money saving information, we appreciate it all the free meals and discounts for all of the military men and women who decided to share their lives and time for the USA.
God bless the brave intelligent, beautiful women.
Wendy’s and little Caesars are not on the veterans day list, and have been there for years, why not this year
Wendy’s is offering a free Dave’s single cheeseburger for 2026.
Link: https://www.wendys.com/blog/wendysr-square-deal-blog/wendys-honors-veterans-and-active-duty-military-free-daves-single
Little Caesars still says they’re doing the normal 11am-2pm free lunch and drink on their website. It’s the only one I use!
Tandy Leather offers a discount to all military and veterans year round – present ID and that’s it.
I am a Veteran. USAF. My Father retired O-6. And my Grandfather a Sergeant in WWII. My Uncle Vietnam , my brother a veteran of 4 years. I utilize the VA healthcare system. I’m very thankful for that actually. What I’m reading here is very sad and disparaging about my fellow brothers and sisters who have served our country. I have to agree that at times, being a Vet is thankless. But we didn’t serve for the recognition did we? So many comments about how people aren’t acknowledged unless they speak up. Isn’t that because we separated or retired and don’t wear the uniform any longer? We just had the midterms and our country came together to let our administration know we were fed up! I personally hope that Those in charge get the punishment they deserve. Impeachment or prison. I didn’t serve in a war, but I easily could have been. I was one of the Air Force’s first female security police augmentes . I played war watching over real nuclear weapons. The last excercise I did in Germany I was 8 months pregnant and we had a 12 hour black! Meaning in full chemical gear including mask for 12 hours. I served in the mid 80’s. I was involved in or with the Gulf war. I met my now ex husband and had both of my now grown kids in the military. I guarded nukes “playing war!” My AFSC was a paper pusher. 732×0. I appreciate anything and everything businesses do for me. If the oil companies would fill all of our tanks up because the war has made them stinking rich. That’d be awesome! I got out of the Air Force because my husband was try for his job all the time and the two of us had grueling schedules. I didn’t want to separate but I’m so thankful I had the opportunity I did. I traveled the world between being a dependent and active duty. Met amazing people, had a great career and run at it. I consider that a blessing. I Do have to say that the VA was so much better before DOGE got rid of so many people in 2025. Probably illegally. Especially the healthcare aspect. Before doge, the phone didn’t ring endlessly. Getting an appt wasn’t as difficult as it is now. Again, I don’t have insurance other than the VA so
I’m thankful and have no complaints. But it’s true. This is my opinion and for those that don’t agree, we all are entitled to
Our opinions. Didn’t mean to write a book here. Guess I had some stuff to unpack. God bless. Happy Veterans Day. And thank you all for your serving our country. For those that don’t feel appreciated, please Know you matter, as does your time In uniform . ??
They both are. They just aren’t on the list.
Not impressed.
A milksop that turned a posting of simple Veteran appreciation into a “Political Issue”.
No one wants to hear you cry.
I find it truly disheartening that you would call her a milksop. Try putting up with half she did while pregnant. I also come from a long line of veterans. I was medical corps and understand where she is coming from.
From one Vet to another, thank you! I was medical corps and understand the hell you went through. Again, thank you.
I am also a vet, USAF Vietnam Vet. So, let me see, you want to put leadership in prison for: Trying to keep bad people off our streets, having level playing field with other nations on trade, keeping Iran from getting nuclear. Hhhmmmm. What side are you on”? Thank you for your service.
She served and thre, has a right to her opinion. That’s one of the main reasons we served. Many people died because of the “nuclear weapons ” nonsense. North Korea has nuclear weapons, Pakistan, India and yes, Israel. Are we going to fight in those countries next? Give her some respect.
The question “what side are you on” is not something you ask to a veteran. They chose the side of serving this country so you can just stop that. What “bad people” are you referring to, all the thousands of innocent, perfectly law-abiding people swept up by ICE and imprisoned, or worse, sent to third world countries to die? Level playing field with other countries? No, he damaged not only our economy with insane tariffs but has made our country a laughing stock around the world. Keeping Iran from getting nuclear? I guess blasting girls’ schools does that just fine. This, sir, is my opinion. I suggest you back up what you say with much more detail if you want to be listened to.
Ted, Sounds like something Benedict Arnold would say. It is ok to ask a Vet what side he or she is on. We are people too. No one is above question. I believe that is a constitutional right worth fighting for. Our VA is the best it’s ever been and the Military is the best it’s been in over 30yrs!
I do respect your comment,
Some just are not able to grasp the larger issues.
We do live in a very selfish world, sad to say.
Really! Do you seriously see improvement? For who? Bless your heart.
you nailed it! THANKS
At the end of your book you said you didn’t have any complaints it sounds to me like that’s all you did was complain you complained about the government you complained about the president you complained about the politicians you need to go back and read what you said. And by the way I am a veteran Vietnam 1968 to 1969 and I didn’t complain about our politicians.
AUDI MURPHY WAS OUTSPOKEN ABOUT OUR INVOLVEMENT IN VIET NAM. HE CREATED MANY ENEMIES, JOHNSON, NIXON, J EDGER HOOVER AND MANY MORE. “WE HAD NO BUSINESS THERE KILLING FARMERS”
I appreciate your comments and I concur with you in many ways. And all of those that disagree with your comment should come out of the closet and admit that they are communist in heart, spirit and ultimately in evil demise. This is America, and you have a right to your opinion and not only so, but you have more than a right to your opinion because you served your country proudly. And most of those that disagree , with your opinion have never even worn a real military uniform, yet they are full of ideologies and theories. Freedom has allowed you to have freedom of speech. And you helped to afford that freedom by serving proudly, so have your way with it. And from one veteran to another, I salute You !!!
RIGHT ON BROTHER!
Please give me a break. It looks like you have been taken care of.The VA and life owes you nothing. Stop the political crap
Tracy, Yes, appreciate your service to our country, could’ve done without the whining about the current administration, but that’s what you do. Did you rant about the prior administration last year or before? I’m guessing not.
I was also an Air Force brat for 16 years. Dad served 21 years & did 2 tours in Vietnam. I served 22 years in the Marine Corps without talking smack about the Presidents I served under. Did I agree with their every decision that put us into harms way, hell no, but I did my job!
Semper Fi (no matter who the President is)
The actions of all our presidents up to the current one are miniscule compared to him. No single president has ever tried a tiny fraction of the things he has. So sure, some of us, including me, have had gripes with a few of our presidents. But at least they knew what they were expected to do and respected their office, the Whitehouse, and the word of the people. None of them tried to rename everything for themselves. Now I worry a great deal about how our troops are treated, including the Marines where my son has served for over 8 years.
We veterans want to thank all of you for your generous acknowledgment of our sacrifice for the whole.
THANK YOU.
Boy, it’s great to see how many restaurants and businesses are taken care of the vets. Hopefully this will continue even though we’ve changed the mode of our government right now and keeping the troops happy is what we need to do with what happens on Veterans Day and remember those who gave it all when we just gave some thank you very much. God bless America and God bless our troops pins Vince.
I appreciate the gesture but I have never even heard of most of the places listed.
Colleen,
I don’t know which Alaska community you are in, but some of these discounts are available in Alaska.
These include AAFES, Applebee’s, Chili’s, Dairy Queen, Denny’s, Golden Corral, IHOP, Little Caesars, Olive Garden, Red Robin, Smashburger, Starbuck’s, Texas Roadhouse, Kohl’s, Walgreens, Great Clips, and Sport Clips, if you are in Anchorage.
Fairbanks, Juneau, and Wasilla also have at least some of these businesses.
Thanks so much to everyone for the discounts and free meals. It was an honor to serve for the free and brave north American military! Thanks so much, God bless ??
I AM HAPPY TO SEE THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS STILL SHOWING THE GRATITUTED TOWARD ALL VETERANS WHO HAS STOOD IN FRONT OF THOSE WEAK AMERICANS WHO CAN NOT DEFEND THEMSELVES
A true American would never refer to other Americans as “weak.” Do better.
Just got a e-mail, Mission BBQ is giving a free sandwich to vets on VETERANS DAY.
Thankyou for blessing me with the respect that is extended to we Veterans today .Thanks to all of you.
I went to Sleep Number beds in March of this year in Milwaukee ,WI to buy a bed. The guy in front of me got a Veteran’s discount on his bed. When I asked about a discount the woman said that I didn’t qualify; and it was only on certain beds. I asked which ones… no answer! I am a service connected disabled veteran!
Patrick: I hope you contact Sleep Number corporate and ask them about this. Something clearly is not right about your experience. Best to you.
I went to Sleep Number beds in Milwaukee. The veteran in front of me got a discount. When I asked she said that I didn’t qualify; it was only given on certain beds!?
WHEN I WENT TO SLEEP IN THE 60’S, & THEN I WOKE UP IN THE 70’S A DIFFERENT WORLD, WE LOST OUR INNOCENCE & OUR MINDS.
Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, IHOP, Golden Corral, Schlotzsky’s, Whataburger, DQ, AMC & Regal theaters, Cracker Barrel, BJ’s Restaurant, Hooters, Twin Peaks, Little Ceasars, etc. . . . so many others not listed. Call and ask . . . .
more updated https://www.military.com/veterans-day/restaurants-veterans-day-military-discounts.html
Over the years I have had the pleasure of dining in various restaurants featured in the list above and found them all to be great when it comes time for Veterans Appreciation. If you have never participated, consider doing so this year. The food is always good and the service is also. In addition, the opportunity to meet and share with other veterans cannot be overemphasized. Why not give it a try!
Went to IHOP last year for Veteran’s Day. So far it’s not listed. Hope that changes.
Haven’t been to an Old Navy clothing store in several years; they offered military discounts every day of the year for military and veterans, and it was advertised in the store. Don’t know if they still do. Other places offer military and veteran discounts, just have to remember to ask; they don’t advertise.
IHOP is participating this year. I saw it on another list.
Last year went to IHOP for Veteran’s Day. They aren’t on the list this time. Hope that changes.
I sure wish I wasn’t home-bound. Some Great offers !
Me2. We cantgetmy veteran husband out so we discounted meals don’t help the disabled. Coupons would helpus. Then i could take him a free meal.
Where are you? Surely someone can deliver for you!
Where are you? I’m certain someone can get you a meal……
Thanks for posting this list. I do appreciate the companies that offer discounts, free food, drinks, services, haircuts and admission.
Veterans day trickle down:
The trickle down theory is, we are so lucky to get the oats that fall from the
horses mouth. Only, there isnt trickle down any more. Inflation is misreported
to play down the real numbers. For people like me its 41% annually. Income
does not match this. Real estate, medical care, grocery prices, utilities,
commodities, and so on. Gas prices? .50¢ over night is not 4%. Up and down
from $4 a gallon is hell on 85% of the population. No state in America has a
apartment a person on minimum wage can afford.
But, my biggest pet peeve is how military media is supposed to be on our side.
It hasnt since Stars and Stripes was bought by the Pentagon 20 years ago.
This was privately owned at one time.
This is a two edge sword. The staff have played dirty after 2001 because at one
time Stars and Stripes was own by Omnimedia Inc. I was trying to help save the
paper from being bought by the Pentagon. Since then, everyone is trying to pretend
the paper was always strictly DOD. It was not. Editor Dave Eberhardt looked out
for the veterans and didnt insult them. DOD bougth the whole paper for $80,000
in a auction after driving the value down.
The paper changed after that. Got darker, and passed on stories. My 2008 Gulf war
VA advisory committee the ACGWV would be there last well written piece. Big
hitter names like James Peake, Jim Binns, Rep Chet Edwards. But, when the ACGWVC
met its sunset clause Stars and Stripes backed away. Sec of VA Eric Shinseki did not
share others sentiments about Gulf war publicity. Drowned it.
Each passing year the paper was less interested in Gulf War. By 2023 articles were badly
done at best. Total butchered the ALS CDC registry story. Leaving out facts like 3 vets a
day are dying of ALS. Even after I published with those researchers on ALS old Stars and
Stripes felt the need to omit that.
Trying to get records released from the Gulf War for decades. 6.7 million that a entity
called OSAGWI collected. Held all this time. I posted a petition on Change.org January
2025 long before anyone else was. Nearly 1,000 signatures. S&S makes me a foot note
instead.
The big irony now is a article talk about VA FACA on Gulf war and others. Writing the
article like the Gulf war healthcare and benefits committee never existed. That I had
run ins with FACA. I was bullied by ORD, P&P, OMB staff. That VA never gave our committee
a chance in 2008. All because of the strangled hold of 2 RAC committee members running
everyone else off. Of course VA and DOD want them, and Stars and Stripes would only
talk about them – as long as it runs everyone else off.
Veterans day? What a rub. Veterans like me have to post comments in here because media
and government suppress us all. Just want there loyal ringers. So you folks only get a
tiny portion of the story. The part they want. Oh, they stories I can tell you from inside the
machine. We dont do that here.
Your interpretation of the Stars & Stripes is not accurate. (https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/pentagon-buys-domestic-stars-stripes,22518). You are definitely a “glass half empty” person.
REALTY SUCKS! I CAN’T WAIT TO LEAVE THIS PLANET. I FILED IN FED DIST COURT THEY DEFAULTED ON A 175 MILLION CLAIM RELATING TO COVID & MASK MANDATE.
MULTIPLY 175 MILLION X THE POPULATION OF THIS COUNTRY AND WHAT NUMBER DO YOU COME UP WITH FOR DAMAGES?
Dollar General gives veterans a 20% discount on Veteran’s Day and 11% every month on the wnd Wednesday.
I must admit This little Weekly Newsletter grows on me. I mosey through it & usually find some little tid-bit of information to be quite useful. Thanks to the folks who make it their job to find them for us!
Regarding females in service; As a woman who enlisted in the WAVES on November of 1961, I know a fair number of ladies who served our country during WWII. They came home , put away their uniforms and resumed the mantle of civilian life. Most never publicized the fact that they Served. Far too many in America thought it was AWFUL for GIRLS to join the military! When they came home, most folded their experiences and memories in a box in their hearts because ‘Society’ wouldn’t appreciate them.
So join me and all the other Living Veterans who served – some more willingly than others, on 11-11. The date chosen to commemorate the War to End All Wars. But it did not.
So now we make this date a Celebration of US!
Thank you Kathleen, you served and that is an honor ? both for you and those that celebrate your service. I personally appreciate and thank you for your service.
Sincerely
SGT Mitchell
Gulf War Veteran
Even tho my husband has passed I do enjoy reading this newsletter and what’s happening. So thank you , it is very helpful.
A lot of sour comments. When did vets become so entitled?
When they ran forward to secure your freedom during wartime and gave the ultimate sacrifice or came home disabled. That’s why!
I have always felt grateful and honor to have served.I only felt entitled after reading your post and decided that the ones of us who honorably served are entitled to one day of appreciation in whatever way people want to show it without someone as yourself who chose not to volunteer to defend something greater than a single life.So thank you for your honest take and accept mine.
John V Hughes USN veteran
Entitled My Ass: Maybe you should ask why Vets do NOT get all they EARNED. Especially when ‘dealing’ ( fighting ) with the VA.
When did you earn the right to disparage our great veterans? Having served during Vietnam (70-74) I think we have earned just a little recognition
We’re not entitled but we are owed bit of respect and courtesy for serving this great nation. Im a 3rd generation vet and I have 2 of my kids serving now.. so why is it so hard to wrap your head around the fact that we are tired and disgusted with how a majority of this nation treats thier vets and active duty personnel
When I became an INVALID, from battle you have no CLUE what we went through ??
Entitled to what? This must be coming from someone who never served or knew anyone who served. There are Vets out there that have seen things no human being should ever have to see. A lot of them come back with either broken minds or bodies, or both! Not to mention the Vets that either had to go to war or jail, then come back this way. What about the Veterans that never made it home? You know who makes it possible for you to have your BS opinion? Those “entitled” Veterans and the Military serving today!
What a stupid thing to say.
What a stupid thing to say.
Recession indicator? There are A LOT of usuals missing from this list.
Appreciate the effort providing the info in this article. Very helpful.
Thanks much for what I missed . Today at 17:40 I received this notice of what was available for me to do TWO DAYS AGO ! – I absolutely love the VA , but this is ridiculous .
Chic Fa Lia comp veterans on Veterans Day.
There is a free website with over 600 prmotions for Veterans Day
What is the wesite
James Bower – what is the website? Thank you in advance!
Every V-Day I look at this list of businesses that offer discounts to veterans and every year there are NEVER any businesses listed for Alaska! There are more veterans per capita here than in any other State… I believe we count also… research and provided info please. Also unless a female veteran asks whether a business offers a military discount, she is disregarded; especially older veterans… sad that the 80’s veterans are forgotten just like all that came before me and of course it is all about the newest persons! How about giving some credit to those of us who honorably served, but have been buried before our time… pathetic! Today’s military would not have their jobs without us breaking the ground that they now trample on…
Regards
Colleen, thank you for speaking up for female vets, especially us older ladies from the 1980’s. If I don’t wear a hat or a t shirt indicating I am a vet, I have to ask.
Donna La Koduk
USAF veteran
What a cheeky way to say thank you! I dont want it i don’t need it.This country has gone to shit!
Hot food is hard to turn down.
This country is the best place by far!… Wake up…we can fix problems or just whine
I agree that our Empire is collapsing but I choose to “dine in” and order a doggie bag with the order.Adapt and overcome Sir.lol
John V Hughes USN veteran
A holiday would matter if it meant more. One day of flag waving and a year of the
same old thing. Kind of a rub that you roll out treats one day a year to make up for
the fact that America doesnt care. Not really. In fact, most now resent veterans
benefits like its opulent over there care. Day after I go back to being invisible.
Pretty hard for veterans to celebrate hardship. As VA leadership adopted draconian
standards to treat us by. Loyal members who tow the line get preferential treatment
and those like myself that are lower enlisted are bum rushed through care. Given 15
minutes every 6 months to deal with the worst one problem you have.
The VA RAC meeting October 23rd was its lowest point yet. No call-in, no video, and
no email dialogue. 4 hours of nothing. Its members claiming its a success when no
one saw it. After a year of nothing. One other virtual meeting in February just as bad.
I tried last year to get a adipose fatty tissue biopsy done. VA OKd it. Send the sample
off to a lab for full analysis. Only to find no one in the country wants to do a forensic
style full spectrum GCMS scan. Could not get it done.
In 1972 EPA was doing just that – to confirm toxic exposures. It did up till 1989 then the
funding ran out. NAS tried to bring it back. Over ten years it tried. 20 years it tried. Studies
confirm its the only method for true toxic exposures.
Karen Block of the VA RAC even showed that to me. Meaning the RAC is aware of this.
Only to ignore this at each session I bring it up.
So Im trying to get my autopsy done before Im dead. Texas state coroners do not think
this is funny. Its no meant to be. They refuse with the analysis. Viciously, telling me to
contact a lawyer. Over the adipose fatty tissue being a given for toxic compounds.
If Im not doing this, no one is. Which means VA is lying about proving toxic exposures
because the biopsy with GCMS is the method. CDC, NAS, EPA, and others aware of this.
Its already a proven procedure that labs limit on purpose. To 4 or 5 items, not just let
the machine run a few minutes and show all the findings. It does this already on its
own, software limits the range and findings.
Then throw in a true autopsy will list cause of death but ignore secondaries. So they
do full tox screen they would see what added to that persons death. Coroners are
not on board about reporting because they are doing minimal work. Unlike FBI that
want to solve a death.
VA is waiting out Gulf war vets by technicality. Hoping this does not change. That
congress suddenly takes up the battle cry for GCMS expansion.
Rachel Carson must be turning in her grave over this. Died of cancer pleading to
congress over toxic exposures in 1963. What lead to the EPA. Her book Silent Spring
dominating that era. To still be a issue in 2026.
Im not pioneering something new here. Im trying to bring back what was stopped
over budget issues. That the NAS pleaded for. Ive been pushing this for a decade, and
in detail since 2023. Why is medical science being rolled back on something so
important like this? Why is VA not adopting this? Why cant I get it done now if I have
asked for it? Its already in a place. Its not made up. They just want the machine
running at 5% so it doesnt find much. The “dirty dozen” is the tip of this iceberg.
I love the care that I get at the Salem VAMC. The staff are great and I can easily get care 24 hours a day with little wait times. I also get my dental care there and if not available, they pay for me to get seen in the local community. Right now they are providing me 2 dental implants for free. Prescriptions sent straight to my home at no cost. And while the wait time in local medical centers for emergency care can take hours, I can get seen at the VAMC emergency room in less than 30 minutes. As a retired veteran, I don’t feel like I am entitled to anything. Like many veterans and service members, I am suffering from exposure to burn pits in combat zones to include lymphoma. But I would do it all over again. I loved my time in the military where I gained many close friends and traveled to so many countries. Thank you America for allowing me this opportunity.
Good for you Commander! I really appreciate your position on this. I’d like to believe all of us could say that too. Maybe you and I are a dying breed of Vets? I sure hope that’s not true!
I know why I went in the service as a volunteer in 1980. Corny as it will read for the vets who feel they have been screwed. I understand their pain and have a army-caused disability myself, but I really didn’t do 23 years expecting anything in return. I also don’t expect businesses to “know” I’m a veteran. If I hope to get a “military discount” I ask. If they say “we don’t do that here”. I say okay that’s fine just wanted to check. I too am on a fixed income as a retiree.
I’m grateful to know that (like many others on the comments here) I am part a VERY small club that served our county whether volunteered or drafted Looking at it another way is that statically less than 1% of Americans have served in the military.
Sorry I can’t put any “fries in any bags” due to being retired Jeff. If you served your country too, may God bless you for that and I personally thank you very much for your service, brother. Be proud that you have done something that very VERY few Americans can say they have done…
From a crusty old U.S. Army Master Sergeant
Just put the fries in the bag man.
As a Veteran of 14 plus years , plus a few yrs of National Guard time , I don’t feel any Active duty or living Veteran should feel that a business owes them a free anything at anytime for them serving………( My opinion only) But I do feel that it is really ” AWESOME” that these civilian companies ” have decided to honor our Active duty military and Veterans , plus a lot also honor First responders and pertinent personnel during the year. I think the government should put more effort towards helping our Veterans, First Responders, Elderly and American citizens that are homeless and in need, First and FOREMOST over any non- U.S. legal citizen …. no matter age, gender , creed , religion, or race . And these type of individuals should not be allowed to remain in the United States, they should not be allowed entrance under any circumstances in the United States, unless they go through the proper vetting and become an United States Citizen . I also do not feel that it is right that any person that was not born in the United States and has not been properly vetted should be allowed to vote or hold any type of public office , whether it be city, county, State , or Federal…….. But just my opinion, Thanks to all the Active Duty military personnel serving stateside , overseas, in combat areas, or combat support areas of all of our Armed Forces,and to all of our Veterans that served faithfully in the past years, and a very special Thanks to our ” Fallen Heroes” who gave their lives for us to live in Freedom .
ALL THE COMMENTS ARE GOOD BECAUSE YOU EARNED THE RIGHT! SOME WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS TO SERVE AND EARN THE RIGHT TO BE FREE AND FREE SPEACH . DUTY , HONOR , COUNTRY : IN GOD WE TRUST . WW-11 DAD @ OMAHA BEACH / MOM @ PENTAGONE / UNCLE OFF SHORE MINE SWEEPER. THEN LATER 13 OF 15 SERVED / LOST TWO .
R. A. CARLETTI / 1st LT. 1st INF. DIV. 1970 -71