This Veterans Day, military personnel will have many opportunities to take advantage of discounts from a wide variety of businesses.
When looking for Veterans Day deals, it is important to keep in mind that both local and national companies are offering deals during the holiday, and many of them have terms that require proof of military service. Some businesses will accept anything from a current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) to a photograph in uniform, though most prefer military IDs or veterans organizations cards. To determine what kind of identification a business requires, it is recommended that veterans and their families call ahead before visiting a specific location. It is also important to ask if the local store is participating in the deals offered by its national group.
Restaurants, national parks and attractions, airlines, hotels, and banks are among those giving special offers in honor of Veterans Day.
See the list of these offers below:
Screaming Eagle Car Wash: Screaming Eagle Carwash, located at 1935 Tiny Town Road and 1992 Madison Street, will provide free $3 car washes (or $3 off any other wash) to veterans and active duty military personnel Monday, Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Washes will be given rain or shine at both locations to honor those who serve.
This service is provided as part of the Grace for Vets Free Wash Program, founded by Mike Mountz, former owner of Cloister Wash & Lube in PA in 2004.
“This day is not about the car wash operators who are providing the free washes, it’s about honoring and recognizing those that have and are serving and protecting our country,” said Jeff Burkhart, owner of Screaming Eagle Car Wash. “It’s an exciting and emotional day for everyone. Our management team and employees look forward to giving back to those that have given so much.”
For more information call 931-245-2661 or visit www.ScreamingEagleExpress.com or www.graceforvets.org.
Applebee’s: offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2013. There will be 7 entrées to choose from; beverage and gratuity not included. Military ID or proof of service required. Find locations at http://applebees.com/.
Chili’s: offering all military veterans their choice of one of 6 meals from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on November 11, 2013 at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included.
Logan’s: offering active military and veterans a free entrée from its special Veterans Day menu. Logan’s Roadhouse has also formed a partnership with Folds of Honor, donating a portion of sales to the foundation to help support families of deceased or disabled veterans through scholarship programs and additional assistance.
Sam’s Club: will give away collapsible Hugo Canes on Veterans Day to military veterans who need them.
Fashion Bug: 20 percent off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouse’s military ID.
Sports Clips Haircuts: free haircuts to active-military and veterans.
Bar Louie: free meal, up to $10 in value, and a free non-alcoholic beverage.
Golden Corral: Free meal from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. in all Golden Corral Restaurants nationwide for veterans, retirees, active duty National Guard or Reserves.
Hooters: Free Meal of 10 free wings – boneless or regular, drink purchase required
Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut
Little Caesars® Pizza: a free Crazy Bread®
Outback Steakhouse: a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola product during the week leading up to Veteran’s Day.
Subway: free six inch sub or flatbread
Texas Roadhouse: free lunch
The Olive Garden: free entrée from a special menu; all entrées include freshly baked garlic sticks and choice of soup or salad.
Home Depot Military Discount: 10 percent discount off purchases in honor of Veteran’s Day. The offer is valid on purchases of up to $2,000 for a maximum of $200 and is available at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center locations, Yardbirds and EXPO Design Center(R) locations. The 10% military discount is available every day for active duty and retirees, but not all veterans.
Lowe’s Military Discount: will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Nov. 11. on in stock and special order purchases up to $5,000. Valid military ID or other proof of service required. Excluded from the discount are sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards. Lowes offers this discount daily to active duty military members, but not to veterans.
Amazon.com: Free MP3 album. Download “Veterans Day Honor.” This free downloadable album includes 12 songs as performed by the military bands and ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces. Visit Amazon now through Veterans Day to download the album for free (album will be full price again starting Nov. 11).
Big Lots: 10 percent off your entire purchase with valid military ID.
Dollar General: 10 percent discount on entire purchase on Veterans Day. Offer good for all active-duty military, retirees, veterans, Guard/Reserve, & immediate family members. The coupon can be found in the store circular, or by asking an employee. Also good online from Nov 11-13, use Coupon Code VETERANSDAY.
K-Mart: Exclusive Early Veterans Day Sale – Nov. 10th! EXTRA 5-10 percent off Almost
Everything with coupon code VETERANSDAY. Friday & Saturday Specials plus EXTRA 5-15% off, and FREE Shipping orders of $49 with coupon code HOLIDAY.
Sport Clips: For the Veterans Day National cut-a-thon and Help A Hero program, Sport Clips is the official haircutter. Will donate $1 from every haircut during the National Cut-a-Thon to VFW’s Operation Uplink, which provides free phone time to active-duty military personnel and hospitalized veterans. Sports Clips stores also offer a discount which includes active and retired military.