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Veterans Day FREEBIES for Vets!

In appreciation of your service, Orion International has compiled a list of Veterans Day freebies and discounts, found below. (Please note: This is not an endorsement for any of these businesses and/or their products, nor does Orion benefit in any way should you choose to take advantage of them. After all you've given for our nation, we'd like to make it easy for you to be recognized on Veterans Day.)

Restaurants:

Sunday, November 8: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants - Free Entrée for Veterans

• You will need proper ID, which includes VA card, VFW card, American Legion card, discharge papers, DD214, or other Veterans ID.

http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-promotion/Veterans-Appreciation-Day.aspx

Wednesday, November 11: Applebee's - Veterans and Active Duty Military Eat Free

• You will need proof of Military Service, which includes your ID cards, an LES, veteran organization card, photo in uniform, wearing uniform, DD214, or citation or commendation.

• There is a limited free menu.

http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx

Wednesday, November 11: Uno Chicago Grill - Free entree or individual pizza with the purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value.

• No coupon is necessary.
• Veterans or active Military can either show up in uniform, or with a picture of themselves in uniform, or with a Military or veteran's ID.

http://www.unos.com/vet1.html

Monday, November 16: Golden Corral - Military Appreciation Monday Free "Thank You" Dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• No identification is required.

http://www.goldencorral.com/military/

Amusement Parks:

November 6 - 11: Colonial Williamsburg - Free Admission for Veterans

• Free admission passes will be issued to active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans, and their dependent.
• The service member does not need to be present, and free passes will be provided to immediate family members of currently deployed troops with appropriate identification.
• You will need to bring a copy of your honorable discharge paperwork as identification of service.
• On Veterans Day, a military parade honoring America's veterans will be held at 4:30 p.m. and will begin at the Capitol.
• These tickets are available only at Colonial Williamsburg on-site ticket sales windows.

http://williamsburgsrealestate.com/2009/10/12/veterans-day-209-in-colonial-williamsburg-free-admission-for-military/

November 1 - 26: Knott's Berry Farm - Veteran's Promotion, Free Admission

• Free park admission for service member and a guest.  Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for $15 each.
• Military ID or DD214 required for discount.

http://www.knotts.com/public/admission/prices/deals.cfm

Retail:

November 6 - 11: Lowe's - 10% discount for veterans and their immediate family members

• The discount is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000.
• You will need to present a valid military ID or other proof of service.
• Excluded from the discount are sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards.

November 6 - 12: Home Depot - 10% discount for veterans and their immediate family members

• The offer is valid on purchases of up to $2,000 for a maximum of $200 at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center locations, Yardbirds, and EXPO Design Center(R) locations.

Wednesday, November 11: Dollar General - 10% discount for all veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve, and their immediate families

• The Dollar General Veterans Day coupon can be found in the Nov. 1 Dollar General advertising circular in stores or by asking a Dollar General sales associate for the coupon.

http://investor.shareholder.com/dollar/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=420756

Are you aware of any other offers like you'd like to share with fellow veterans? Submit them here, or post them on our LinkedIn group or Facebook fan page.

Thank you to Orion International for the above content.