Memorial Day: In the Land of The Free Because of The Brave! Thank you Veterans!

Hi ya Gorgeous,

It's an important day here in the United States - it's Memorial Day.  It's our day to honor and remember those who sacrificed their life for the freedom we enjoy everyday.

All gave some and some gave all! Today there are many free meals and giveaways for veterans and active duty servicemen to enjoy! See the list below.

Final thoughts, the final Rolling Thunder is happening today in Washington DC - thank you. Going forward, I hope that it can be worked out that the tradition will continue.

Free food and meal deals

Participation can vary. To be on the safe side, check with your closest location.

Applebee's: Through May 31, participating restaurants are offering active, retired military servicemembers and their families to dine and receive 10% off their bill. Also for the month of May, get the Dollarita margarita for $1 at participating restaurants nationwide.

Chuck E. Cheese's: Military families including active-duty, National Guard, reservists and retired service members get special deals year-round when they show their Common Access Card, Uniformed Services ID Card or Dependent ID Card at restaurants.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Veterans, active military and Gold Star family members get a free entree with the purchase of another meal Monday.

Fogo de Chão: Veterans and active duty personnel get 50% off meals Monday and up to three guests get 10% off their meals. Military identification required.

Hooters: Veterans and active military eat free from a special menu Monday with a military identification and drink purchase. Hooters also offers a daily 10% military discount and a special 20% military discount every Tuesday throughout the year at participating locations.

LaMar's Donuts: Veterans and active duty military get a free doughnut and small coffee Monday.

Logan’s Roadhouse: Active-duty military and veterans get a free meal from the American Roadhouse Meals menu with proof of service from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday.

McCormick & Schmick’s: Veterans, active military personnel, Gold Star parents and spouses and National Guard get a free entree Monday.

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub: Veterans and active military who purchase any meal Monday get a free entrée from the “9 Real Size Entrées for $9.99 Menu.” Proof of service required. 

Outback Steakhouse: Through Monday, active military, veterans, police officers and firefighters with valid state or federal identification get 20% off. There’s also a 10% everyday Heroes Discount for servicemen and women, police officers and firefighters.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop: All vets and active military get a buy-one-get-one offer on sandwiches, salads and Pick-Your-Pair when they show their ID.

Quaker Steak & Lube: Check with your local location for Memorial Day discounts for veterans and first responders.

Rubio’s Coastal Grill: All military and veterans get a free adult entree with the purchase of another adult entrée Monday with their military ID and a coupon available at www.rubios.com.

Texas de Brazil: Veterans and active duty military get 50% off lunch or dinner Memorial Day through May 29 with military IDs. Plus up to eight guests get 20% off their meals.

Twin Peaks: All military personnel get a free meal from a select menu select menu item Monday with military identification. Also anyone who donates $5 to Folds of Honor at participating restaurants will get a $5 Twin Peaks gift card to use on their next visit.

More deals: Locally-owned businesses and regional chains also may have military free meals and discounts. One of the easiest ways to find out is to check restaurants' social media channels.

Memorial Day retail savings

Academy Sports + Outdoors: Through Monday, all active military, military veterans and first responders will receive 10% off their entire purchase.

Blue Star Museums: Through Labor Day, active military and their families get free admission to more than 2,000 museums.

Eyemart Express: Through May 31, veterans, active and non-active duty military personnel and their families get a 20% discount on eyewear purchases with a valid military, dependent, retiree, or DD214 card.

Food Lion: 10% off Monday with rewards card and military ID for military personnel, veterans and their family members.

Goodyear Auto Service: Active and retired military can make an appointment for Goodyear and Just Tires through Monday for a free car care check and 10% off Goodyear Tires. Valid ID is required and appointments can be booked for services performed through June 13.

National Vision: Through May 31, active-duty service members, retirees, veterans and their dependents get a 15% discount on eyeglasses, contact lenses and accessories the company’s America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses and Eyeglass World locations.

Omaha Steaks: Active-duty military, retirees, veterans, military spouses and dependents get 10% off Monday.

Sherwin-Williams: For Military Appreciation Month, active military, veterans and reservists as well as their spouses save an extra 10% on paints and stains.

Sleep Number: Through June 2, active military and veterans save an extra $100 on any sale price when they get a promo code at www.sleepnumber.com/military.

Walgreens: With a free store loyalty card and valid military ID or proof of service, vets, active duty and their families get 20% off regular price items Saturday through Monday.

Special thank you to USA Today for compiling the list that I just shared.

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