Well, it’s Veterans Day and most will read this too late to benefit from any Veterans Day deals or specials. I hadn’t thought about it until my mom said she was taking dad to Applebee’s for the Veterans Day special. All you need today is proof that you are active duty or a veteran to receive dinner on Applebee’s. From their website, the appropriate proof could be a number of things:
- U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card
- U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card
- Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
- Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW)
- Photograph in uniform
- Wearing uniform
- DD214
- Citation or Commendation
Check with the Applebee’s near you ahead of time to make sure they are participating in the offer, but it appears as though it’s national.
There are other restaurants offering similar specials today, including Outback Steakhouse (a free Blooming Onion and beverage) and and Golden Corral. I would suggest if you have a favorite restaurant, that you call ahead and ask if they are having any specials. There’s a good chance that you will receive a discount or a free meal.
In case you aren’t able to take advantage of the Veterans Day specials, I did come across this site at military.com which includes a wide range of deals and discounts for veterans throughout the year. Search the site through the headings (ie grocery, health and beauty, automotive, clothing, etc.) or search by your state to find available discounts that veterans can take advantage.
Of course, there is never any harm in asking either. Many retailers have discounts for veterans that aren’t particularly advertised except on Veterans Day so it may save you some money to ask at the checkout if they have any deals available.
No amount of deals or specials can actually express enough gratitude to our veterans but it is nice to to treat them to something special today. It is because of our military that we’re able to enjoy so freely and safely, things like restaurants and shopping. It is only right to reward them with what we can, no matter how small it might seem.
So, thank a veteran today, and have a great Veterans Day!
(Thanks, dad!)