Happy Monday. I love Mondays. Today is a special day in the USA because it's Veterans Day.
We celebrate the men and women in the military services and pay special homage to the veterans.
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.
In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
(Originally posted on https://www.military.com/veterans-day/history-of-veterans-day.html )
As you get ready to enjoy the day off from work, please, when you see a veteran, ask them about where they served and say thank you. I'm grateful for the sacrifice and service of the men and women in the United States military - and - I'm a proud American!
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The 54th Street Grill offers a free entree up to $12 in value for Veterans Day 2019 for both vets and active duty military. They’re also running a contest for a 54th Street Grill gift card if you post a photo to the restaurant’s Instagram with the hashtag “#54SUPPORTSVETS” through Nov. 12, 2019.
For the past 11 years, Applebee’s has offered free entrees from a special menu to veterans and active duty military personnel for Veterans Day. They’re continuing the tradition for Veterans Day 2019.
Veterans and military with valid ID can enjoy a free meal at Bakers Square locations on Veterans Day 2019. Now through Veterans Day, Bakers Square will also raise funds for the Folded Flag Foundation. Bakers Square restaurants also offer a 10 percent military discount all year long.
Veterans and active duty military will eat free up to $10 at Bandana’s Bar-B-Q on Veterans Day 2019. Proof of service is required.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brew House will honor veterans and active duty military with a free Dr. Pepper and entree up to $14.95 for Veterans Day 2019. Military ID or other proof of service is required to snag this deal.
Participating Bob Evans locations are offering a selection of free entrees to veterans and active duty military with ID for Veterans Day.
Bonefish Grill offers a free appetizer with purchase of an entree with valid military ID for active duty service people and veterans on Veterans Day 2019 at all locations.
California Dreaming offers a free entree to veterans and active duty military with valid ID for Veterans Day 2019. Diners can choose anything from the standard menu except alcohol. Tax and gratuity are not included.
Veterans and active military members can enjoy a choice of a complimentary pizza, pasta or full size salad and beverage from California Pizza Kitchen’s Veterans Day menu at all participating California Pizza Kitchen locations nationwide on Veterans Day 2019.
The Cake Boss will honor veterans with a free cannoli, regular or chocolate, on Veterans Day 2019. Military ID is required for this sweet treat from Carlo’s Bake Shop locations.
Carolina Roadhouse will offer a free meal, minus alcohol and items labeled A.Q., to veterans and active duty military with valid ID for Veterans Day 2019.
In honor of Veterans Day 2019, Carrabba’s Italian Grill offers free calamari with a purchase with valid ID for active duty military and veterans. The Italian eatery also offers a special ongoing 10 percent Heroes Discount for all servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters and first responders starting on Nov. 12, 2019.
Veterans and active duty military can get a free entree from Chili’s on Veterans Day 2019. The special menu includes Chili’s signature Chicken Crispers, Margarita Grilled Chicken, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Just Bacon Burger, Oldtimer with Cheese, Cajun Chicken Pasta, or a bowl of chili, soup or salad. Chili’s also partners with veterans’ causes year-round, including Veteran Jobs Mission, Snowball Express and Wreaths Across America.
The Chop House will give veterans and military with valid ID or in uniform 50 percent off of their meals on Veterans Day 2019.
Veterans and active duty military with valid ID can enjoy a free meal, excluding alcohol, porterhouse steaks and items labeled “A.Q.,” at Chophouse ’47 on Veterans Day 2019.
Chophouse New Orleans offers a free meal to veterans and active duty military with valid ID for Veterans Day 2019. Alcohol, porterhouse steaks and items labeled A.Q. are not included.
All City Barbeque locations will offer a free sandwich platter to veterans and active duty military with valid ID on Veterans Day 2019. The offer applies to dine-in as well as carry-out orders.
Connor’s Steak & Seafood locations offer 50 percent off of lunch or dinner entrees for veterans and active duty military for Veterans Day 2019.
All veterans and active duty military can get a free chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken entree, as well as an American flag pin, at Cotton Patch Cafe locations. Cotton Patch Cafe will also introduce a 10 percent discount for veterans and active military year-round.
Country Cookin continues its long tradition of honoring those who serve this Veterans Day. All active, reserve, retired and honorably discharged military personnel and veterans with valid military or VA ID can enjoy a free salad bar or $5 off of any entree. What’s more, on the first Thursday of every month, all police, EMS, fire and military personnel are eligible for 10 percent off of their dine in meals.
Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free Country Scramble, which includes two pancakes with scrambled eggs mixed with ham and cheese, on Veterans Day 2019 at participating Country Kitchen locations.
Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free dessert at Cracker Barrel for Veterans Day 2019. The comfort food staple and country store support numerous military charities through their Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation, including Operation Homefront, Fisher House Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and The Legion Fund.
Veterans and active duty military with valid ID can enjoy a free cheeseburger at Farmer Boys on Veterans Day 2019.
Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão is offering all veterans and active duty personnel 50 percent off their entire meal on Veterans Day weekend (Friday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 11, 2019) at all U.S. and Puerto Rico locations. In addition, up to three guests (for each military veteran or personnel) will also receive 10 percent off of their meals.
Every year, Golden Corral hosts Military Appreciation Night. This year, on Veterans Day 2019, any person who has served in the US Military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves) is eligible for a free meal at any Golden Corral location.
On Veterans Day 2019, veterans, reserve, retired and active duty military with valid ID or wearing their uniform can enjoy a free entree at Grub Kitchen and Bar. Grub restaurants also offer a 10 percent discount year-round for veterans and active duty military personnel.
Gulfstream Cafe offers free meals to veterans and active duty military with valid ID, excluding alcohol and items labeled “A.Q.”
Veterans and active duty military with military ID or proof of service can enjoy a free entree from a special Hooters Veterans Day menu with a purchase of a beverage on Veterans Day 2019. The special menu includes several Hooters favorites, including 10-Piece Traditional Wings, 10-Piece Smoked Wings, 10-Piece Boneless Wings, Hooters Burger, Buffalo Chicken Salad and Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.
Houlihan’s offers 15 percent off of meals for active duty and veteran military personnel with valid ID, and on Veterans Day 2019, they take it even further with a free meal from a select menu. Houlihan’s Veterans Day menu includes the Houlihan’s Burger, Veggie Burger, Heartland Grilled Chicken Salad (grilled or fried), Fish and Chips, Brentwood Chicken Sandwich (grilled or fried), Southwest Grilled Chicken Wrap, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and a 5-oz. Petite Top Sirloin. Houlihan’s locations in the northeast will serve Down Home Pot Roast in lieu of the 5 oz. Petite Top Sirloin.
IHOP offers free pancakes to active duty military and veterans for Veterans Day 2019 at participating locations.
Joey D’s Oak Room in Atlanta offers a free meal to veterans and active duty military with valid ID, excluding alcohol.
Veterans and military with valid ID can snag a free $5 Hot and Ready lunch combo from Little Caesar’s on Veterans Day 2019 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Veterans and military personnel can get a free appetizer or dessert and 10 percent off of their bill at Longhorn Steakhouse for Veterans Day 2019.
For the entire month of November, active duty and veteran military personnel will receive 20 percent off of their bill at Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ with valid ID to mark Military Appreciation Month. On Veterans Day 2019, active duty military and veterans will also get a free dessert.
Veterans with valid ID can get a free bagel with cream cheese at Manhattan Bagel Company for Veterans Day 2019.
Mission BBQ will provide free sandwiches and cake to veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day 2019.
New York Prime steakhouses offer a free entree for veterans and active duty military with valid ID this Veterans Day. Porterhouse steaks, alcohol and items labeled “A.Q.” are not included.
O’Charley’s will give veterans and active duty military a free meal for Veterans Day 2019. They also offer a 10 percent military discount all year and will donate to the Folded Flag Foundation from now through Veterans Day.
Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free entree from a specially curated menu at participating Olive Garden locations for Veterans Day 2019.
Outback Steakhouse will, like Carrabba’s, also offer a special ongoing 10 percent Heroes Discount for all servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters and first responders starting on Nov. 12, 2019. The Heroes Discount will be upped to 20 percent off their entire check from Nov. 8, 2019 through Nov. 11, 2019. Diners can also donate to Operation Homefront from Nov. 6, 2019 to Jan. 7, 2020 by purchasing a Homefront Hero cocktail or donating a meal to a military family through a gift card purchase or donating on their checks in their restaurant of choice.
Veterans can enjoy a free coffee or tea of any size at Peet’s Coffee locations on Veterans Day 2019.
Red Lobster diners can enjoy a free appetizer or dessert on Veterans Day 2019 at participating locations.
Veterans and military with proof of service can enjoy a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries at Red Robin this Veterans Day.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill will offer a free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti entree at all U.S. locations (dine-in only) on Veterans Day 2019 to veterans and active duty military with ID or proof of service.
Participating Sizzler locations offer a free meal to veterans and active duty military until 4:00 p.m. Servicemen and women and vets can choose from a 6 oz. Tri Tip Steak, Malibu Chicken or a half-dozen Jumbo Crispy Shrimp and will also receive a free side and a coffee, tea or fountain drink. Military ID, uniform or a photo in uniform is required.
Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free tall coffee at Starbucks on Veterans Day 2019.
Tavern at Phipps will honor veterans and active duty military with valid ID on Veterans Day 2019 with a free meal. Alcohol is not included in the deal.
TGI Friday’s offers a free lunch to veterans and active duty military with ID up to $12 in value on Veterans Day at participating locations. Check with your local Friday’s to be sure they’re part of it!
Village Inn locations, which provide a 10 percent military discount all year long, will offer free meals to active duty military and veterans on Veterans Day 2019. In addition, Village Inn restaurants will raise funds for the Folded Flag Foundation from now through Veterans Day.
Yard House offers a free appetizer for veterans and active duty military for Veterans Day.
This Veterans Day, military and veterans with valid ID and coupon can get a free frozen yogurt from Orange Leaf.
Chipotle offers its annual Military Appreciation BOGO deal for all active duty military, reserves, national guard, military spouses and retired military with valid ID, at all restaurants in the U.S. from open to close on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. The offer is valid on burritos, bowls, salads and taco orders.
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