Happy Veteran's Day
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Happy Veteran's Day
I am not sure if this belongs here or in politics. I am sure someone will move it if it is in the wrong area.
So anyway, happy Veteran's day to all those that served and sacrificed so much.
So anyway, happy Veteran's day to all those that served and sacrificed so much.
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I worked 'til midnight last night so I slept late (0730). Let 'em burn.
Happy Veteran's Day!
Happy Veteran's Day!
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And feel free to save a buck by grabbing a meal at Applebees
http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx
http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx
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Idahopotato wrote:And feel free to save a buck by grabbing a meal at Applebees
http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx
They should accept a Veteran's Driver License, too. The only one of those I have is the DD214 and it's at home. I have a coffee mug with the mug shot they take of you right after getting your head shaved in basic on it. Think that would work?Valid Veteran and Active Duty Identification to Obtain Free Entree:
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
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It is a picture right? How the hell you came away with that is beyond me. I think the DD214 is all I have as well. Good thing I have about 35 copies lying around the house. I don't quite trust uncle Sam not to lose it.
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YepIdahopotato wrote:It is a picture right?
My mom bought it on Parents Day at Ft. Knox. She later gave it to me.How the hell you came away with that is beyond me.
I've got a few copies at home, I just won't feel like going back out once I get there... maybe.I think the DD214 is all I have as well. Good thing I have about 35 copies lying around the house. I don't quite trust uncle Sam not to lose it.
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That Fire Pit Bacon Burger is pretty fucking good.
I got a free $8 burger and fries and spent $20 on two Maker's Marks and a Heineken.
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I got a free $8 burger and fries and spent $20 on two Maker's Marks and a Heineken.
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BTW, you can't get it to go.
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These Guys Served?! Who Knew?
You’d never know by looking at these four celebrities, but before they entered the limelight they all served in the U.S. military.
You’d never know by looking at these four celebrities, but before they entered the limelight they all served in the U.S. military. Most of the stars on the list are known for their music, trend-setting or contribution to society, but their service to the country has largely gone unnoticed. In honor of Veterans Day, Military.com takes a look at four veterans that most of America may have never knew served.
Tracy Lauren Marrow, a.k.a "Ice-T"
Before this gangster rapper-turned-actor had a successful career in the entertainment industry, he served his country in the U.S. Army. Ice-T, or Tracy Lauren Marrow, joined the Army in 1979 after graduating from Crenshaw High School. He spent four years as a Soldier and ETS’d in 1983 to pursue a music career. He released his first album, "Rhyme Pays," in 1987 and has had a string of hits and starred in several films since then. Most recently, he starred as a series regular on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit."
Stanley Kirk Burrell, a.k.a. "MC Hammer"
Years before he donned the now infamous parachute "Hammer Pants," MC Hammer proudly sported a uniform for the U.S. Navy. The Oakland, Calif. native joined the Navy after a brief stint in a local college. He spent three years as an Aviation Storekeeper 3rd Class, and after his service was completed he pursued his career in music. Hammer went on to have mega-success as one of the most entertaining rappers and dancers in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Today, he resides in California’s Bay Area, and lives his life out of the public eye.
Former Vice President Al Gore
Al Gore, the former vice president, and one-time Democratic Party candidate for president of the U.S., enlisted in the Army in 1969, despite his opposition to the war. Seven months into his enlistment he was sent to fight the Vietnam War. He served with the 20th engineer Brigade in Bien Hoa and at the Army Engineer Command in Long Binh. Gore has retired from the politics, and has worked to tirelessly to stop global warming. Most recently, Al Gore has been in the news for his efforts to free Current TV journalists who were held captive in North Korea for several months.
Mel Brooks
The writer, director and star of comedies such as "Space Balls" and "Blazing Saddles" has kept audiences laughing for decades. However, before he became a comedic director, Brooks was a corporal in the U.S. Army. The graduate of the Virginia Military Institute served in World War II, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and on occasion, defused landmines — a job that requires a good sense of humor. Today, Brooks is still acting and has had cameo or supporters rolls in films such as "Robots" and "The Producers."
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You’d never know by looking at these four celebrities, but before they entered the limelight they all served in the U.S. military.
You’d never know by looking at these four celebrities, but before they entered the limelight they all served in the U.S. military. Most of the stars on the list are known for their music, trend-setting or contribution to society, but their service to the country has largely gone unnoticed. In honor of Veterans Day, Military.com takes a look at four veterans that most of America may have never knew served.
Tracy Lauren Marrow, a.k.a "Ice-T"
Before this gangster rapper-turned-actor had a successful career in the entertainment industry, he served his country in the U.S. Army. Ice-T, or Tracy Lauren Marrow, joined the Army in 1979 after graduating from Crenshaw High School. He spent four years as a Soldier and ETS’d in 1983 to pursue a music career. He released his first album, "Rhyme Pays," in 1987 and has had a string of hits and starred in several films since then. Most recently, he starred as a series regular on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit."
Stanley Kirk Burrell, a.k.a. "MC Hammer"
Years before he donned the now infamous parachute "Hammer Pants," MC Hammer proudly sported a uniform for the U.S. Navy. The Oakland, Calif. native joined the Navy after a brief stint in a local college. He spent three years as an Aviation Storekeeper 3rd Class, and after his service was completed he pursued his career in music. Hammer went on to have mega-success as one of the most entertaining rappers and dancers in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Today, he resides in California’s Bay Area, and lives his life out of the public eye.
Former Vice President Al Gore
Al Gore, the former vice president, and one-time Democratic Party candidate for president of the U.S., enlisted in the Army in 1969, despite his opposition to the war. Seven months into his enlistment he was sent to fight the Vietnam War. He served with the 20th engineer Brigade in Bien Hoa and at the Army Engineer Command in Long Binh. Gore has retired from the politics, and has worked to tirelessly to stop global warming. Most recently, Al Gore has been in the news for his efforts to free Current TV journalists who were held captive in North Korea for several months.
Mel Brooks
The writer, director and star of comedies such as "Space Balls" and "Blazing Saddles" has kept audiences laughing for decades. However, before he became a comedic director, Brooks was a corporal in the U.S. Army. The graduate of the Virginia Military Institute served in World War II, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and on occasion, defused landmines — a job that requires a good sense of humor. Today, Brooks is still acting and has had cameo or supporters rolls in films such as "Robots" and "The Producers."
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I should have had that Burger. I had some chicken pasta dish that was barely edible. It mattered not though. The conversations, free beers, and closeness of being around veterans as well as feeling appreciated for the service one does for their country was well worth it. There must have been 200 people waiting to get in when I got there around 6 pm, and twice that when I left around 8. All told, my bill came out to $5 something. I left a $20 for the very overworked bartender. I think I shall be eating at Applebee's more often.
For celebrities, Al Gore was the only one whose service I was aware of. He was still VP and visited Haiti the same time I did a stint down there. My squad was charged with protecting him. I guess secret service is less equipped to handle security in foreign countries than they are in the US; although, there were a few of them with us as well.
For celebrities, Al Gore was the only one whose service I was aware of. He was still VP and visited Haiti the same time I did a stint down there. My squad was charged with protecting him. I guess secret service is less equipped to handle security in foreign countries than they are in the US; although, there were a few of them with us as well.
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The one I went to was packed. I went by myself since I had worked late and the wife and kids had already eaten and were in their PJs. My waitress said she'd been there since noon and only had a break to pick up a prescription, I was afraid to ask what for.Idahopotato wrote:I should have had that Burger. I had some chicken pasta dish that was barely edible. It mattered not though. The conversations, free beers, and closeness of being around veterans as well as feeling appreciated for the service one does for their country was well worth it. There must have been 200 people waiting to get in when I got there around 6 pm, and twice that when I left around 8. All told, my bill came out to $5 something. I left a $20 for the very overworked bartender. I think I shall be eating at Applebee's more often.
Quite an honor!For celebrities, Al Gore was the only one whose service I was aware of. He was still VP and visited Haiti the same time I did a stint down there. My squad was charged with protecting him. I guess secret service is less equipped to handle security in foreign countries than they are in the US; although, there were a few of them with us as well.
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Happy Be-lated Veterans' Day and/or Remembrance Day to all who served; past, present, or future.
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Nothing, but that which is in our own imaginations.
Nothing, but that which is in our own imaginations.
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This is one of the few poems I can remember from school, by Siegfried Sassoon, who served in the First World War.
To Any Dead Officer
Well, how are things in Heaven? I wish you’d say,
Because I’d like to know that you’re all right.
Tell me, have you found everlasting day,
Or been sucked in by everlasting night?
For when I shut my eyes your face shows plain;
I hear you make some cheery old remark—
I can rebuild you in my brain,
Though you’ve gone out patrolling in the dark.
You hated tours of trenches; you were proud
Of nothing more than having good years to spend;
Longed to get home and join the careless crowd
Of chaps who work in peace with Time for friend.
That’s all washed out now. You’re beyond the wire:
No earthly chance can send you crawling back;
You’ve finished with machine-gun fire—
Knocked over in a hopeless dud-attack.
Somehow I always thought you’d get done in,
Because you were so desperate keen to live:
You were all out to try and save your skin,
Well knowing how much the world had got to give.
You joked at shells and talked the usual ‘shop,’
Stuck to your dirty job and did it fine:
With ‘Jesus Christ! when will it stop?
Three years ... It’s hell unless we break their line.’
So when they told me you’d been left for dead
I wouldn’t believe them, feeling it must be true.
Next week the bloody Roll of Honour said
‘Wounded and missing’—(That’s the thing to do
When lads are left in shell-holes dying slow,
With nothing but blank sky and wounds that ache,
Moaning for water till they know
It’s night, and then it’s not worth while to wake!)
. . . .
Good-bye, old lad! Remember me to God,
And tell Him that our Politicians swear
They won’t give in till Prussian Rule’s been trod
Under the Heel of England ... Are you there?...
Yes ... and the War won’t end for at least two years;
But we’ve got stacks of men ... I’m blind with tears,
Staring into the dark. Cheerio!
I wish they’d killed you in a decent show.
Siegfried Sassoon
To Any Dead Officer
Well, how are things in Heaven? I wish you’d say,
Because I’d like to know that you’re all right.
Tell me, have you found everlasting day,
Or been sucked in by everlasting night?
For when I shut my eyes your face shows plain;
I hear you make some cheery old remark—
I can rebuild you in my brain,
Though you’ve gone out patrolling in the dark.
You hated tours of trenches; you were proud
Of nothing more than having good years to spend;
Longed to get home and join the careless crowd
Of chaps who work in peace with Time for friend.
That’s all washed out now. You’re beyond the wire:
No earthly chance can send you crawling back;
You’ve finished with machine-gun fire—
Knocked over in a hopeless dud-attack.
Somehow I always thought you’d get done in,
Because you were so desperate keen to live:
You were all out to try and save your skin,
Well knowing how much the world had got to give.
You joked at shells and talked the usual ‘shop,’
Stuck to your dirty job and did it fine:
With ‘Jesus Christ! when will it stop?
Three years ... It’s hell unless we break their line.’
So when they told me you’d been left for dead
I wouldn’t believe them, feeling it must be true.
Next week the bloody Roll of Honour said
‘Wounded and missing’—(That’s the thing to do
When lads are left in shell-holes dying slow,
With nothing but blank sky and wounds that ache,
Moaning for water till they know
It’s night, and then it’s not worth while to wake!)
. . . .
Good-bye, old lad! Remember me to God,
And tell Him that our Politicians swear
They won’t give in till Prussian Rule’s been trod
Under the Heel of England ... Are you there?...
Yes ... and the War won’t end for at least two years;
But we’ve got stacks of men ... I’m blind with tears,
Staring into the dark. Cheerio!
I wish they’d killed you in a decent show.
Siegfried Sassoon
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"Fiddler's Green"
Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old-time canteen.
And this eternal resting place
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.
Marching past, straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen.
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marines,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.
Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene.
No trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so rides back to drink again
With friends at Fiddlers' Green.
And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a saber keen,
Or in a roaring charge of fierce melee
You stop a bullet clean,
And the hostiles come to get your scalp,
Just empty your canteen,
And go to Fiddlers' Green.
The origin and author of "Fiddler's Green" is unknown. It was believed to have originated in the 1800's and was composed as a song sung by the soldiers of the 6th and 7th Cavalry. Its first known appearance in published form was in a 1923 Cavalry Journal.
Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old-time canteen.
And this eternal resting place
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.
Marching past, straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen.
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marines,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.
Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene.
No trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so rides back to drink again
With friends at Fiddlers' Green.
And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a saber keen,
Or in a roaring charge of fierce melee
You stop a bullet clean,
And the hostiles come to get your scalp,
Just empty your canteen,
And go to Fiddlers' Green.
The origin and author of "Fiddler's Green" is unknown. It was believed to have originated in the 1800's and was composed as a song sung by the soldiers of the 6th and 7th Cavalry. Its first known appearance in published form was in a 1923 Cavalry Journal.
Paul of Dune was so bad it gave me a seizure that dislocated both of my shoulders and prolapsed my anus.
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WAY.. Belated.. but Happy Veterans Day to all Who serve and have served.
WAY .. Belated... But Happy Marine Corps Birthday to all my fellow Marines (November 10th)
As for the free meals and identification, unless I am mistaken, anyone who spent more than one enlistment in the service, you don't get any type of ID card, you just have your DD214.
Those who serve or have served one enlistment, had an inactive reserve time, and were issued a ID card showing that, in the event they were called back up.
Medically/Disability discharged, or retired also have ID's.
Hope all of ya got chance to eat hearty!! I was off work but at home watching my son, so didn't get chance to go out.
WAY .. Belated... But Happy Marine Corps Birthday to all my fellow Marines (November 10th)
As for the free meals and identification, unless I am mistaken, anyone who spent more than one enlistment in the service, you don't get any type of ID card, you just have your DD214.
Those who serve or have served one enlistment, had an inactive reserve time, and were issued a ID card showing that, in the event they were called back up.
Medically/Disability discharged, or retired also have ID's.
Hope all of ya got chance to eat hearty!! I was off work but at home watching my son, so didn't get chance to go out.
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Veterans Day Freebies and Discounts:
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Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Okay, it’s true that there’s ALWAYS a catch — except on Veterans Day.
Many businesses honor Veterans and Servicemembers by offering Veterans Day discounts on goods, services and dining. Most businesses require some proof of military service, this includes a VA Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (Discharge Papers) or in some cases a picture of the veteran in uniform.
Be aware that not all franchise locations participate in their national chain’s Veterans Day programs, be sure contact your nearest establishment to be sure they are participating.
The following islist of current veteran and military discounts, Buy One Get One (BOGO) offerings, and even includes some honest-to-goodness free meals:
Veterans Day Restaurant Offerings:
Abuelo’s Mexican Food - Abuelo’s offerings vary by region, be sure to call ahead to see what the discounts or freebies are included.
Applebees - All veterans and active duty military eat free from a limited menu at Applebee’s on Veterans Day (Nov. 11).
Chili’s — Veterans and active duty dine for free from a special limited six item menu on Veterans Day.
Golden Corral — Golden Corral Restaurants’ Military Appreciation Monday free dinner will be available on November 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.
Hooters — All Veterans and active duty eat free. The free entrees must be selected from a special Veterans Day menu.
Krispy Kreme – All active-duty, retirees & veterans get a free doughnut on Veterans Day. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants — Participating McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants restaurants offer a complimentary entree to vets from a special menu on a space available basis, online reservations are highly recommended.
Outback Steakhouse — Veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary Bloomin’ Onion and non-alcoholic beverage on Veterans Day.
UNO Chicago Grill — UNO is offering a Buy One Get One free offer to Servicemembers or Veterans with a military or veteran I.D. or in uniform or with a photo of themselves in uniform. The Veterans Day BOGO offer includes a free entree or individual pizza, with the purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value.
Texas Roadhouse – Free meal from opening until 4pm. on Veterans Day. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.
T.G.I. Friday’s – Veterans and Servicemembers Buy one get one free from Nov 11–14. Contact your nearest location for more details on their Veterans Day BOGO offer.
Veterans Day Retailer Offerings:
The Dollar General — Veterans, Servicemembers (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families will receive a 10-percent discount with a Veterans Day coupon. The coupon may be found in store circular ads or by asking a sales associate.
Home Depot — Offers a 10 percent discount to all Veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
Lowe’s — All veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The offer is available in stores only and is limited to in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000.
Sam’s Club — Sam’s give away 36,000 collapsible Hugo Canes on Veterans Day to military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Sam’s Club will require membership for this offer, but proof of service may be necessary.
Year-Round Veterans Discounts:
Foot Locker — Veterans, Servicemembers (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families with a Foot Locker Veterans Advantage Card receive a 20 percent discount every day of the year. That offer is good both online and at any store location, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports — even on sale items. Learn more about the Foot Locker Veterans Advantage offer.
Home Depot — Offers a 10 percent discount (up to a $500 maximum) to all active military, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members with a valid military ID. All other veterans qualify for a 10 percent discount during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day. Learn more about the Home Depot Military Discount program.
Lowe’s — Lowe’s offers a year-round 10 percent discount offer for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees and disabled Servicemembers and their immediate families. All other veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The discount is available on in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000. The offer can’t be used on sales at Lowes.com, on previous sales or on sales of services or gift cards. You must present a valid military I.D. card to receive the discount.
Sports Clips Haircuts - The men’s hair salon chain is offering a free haircut to active military and veterans on Veterans Day.
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Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Okay, it’s true that there’s ALWAYS a catch — except on Veterans Day.
Many businesses honor Veterans and Servicemembers by offering Veterans Day discounts on goods, services and dining. Most businesses require some proof of military service, this includes a VA Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (Discharge Papers) or in some cases a picture of the veteran in uniform.
Be aware that not all franchise locations participate in their national chain’s Veterans Day programs, be sure contact your nearest establishment to be sure they are participating.
The following islist of current veteran and military discounts, Buy One Get One (BOGO) offerings, and even includes some honest-to-goodness free meals:
Veterans Day Restaurant Offerings:
Abuelo’s Mexican Food - Abuelo’s offerings vary by region, be sure to call ahead to see what the discounts or freebies are included.
Applebees - All veterans and active duty military eat free from a limited menu at Applebee’s on Veterans Day (Nov. 11).
Chili’s — Veterans and active duty dine for free from a special limited six item menu on Veterans Day.
Golden Corral — Golden Corral Restaurants’ Military Appreciation Monday free dinner will be available on November 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.
Hooters — All Veterans and active duty eat free. The free entrees must be selected from a special Veterans Day menu.
Krispy Kreme – All active-duty, retirees & veterans get a free doughnut on Veterans Day. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants — Participating McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants restaurants offer a complimentary entree to vets from a special menu on a space available basis, online reservations are highly recommended.
Outback Steakhouse — Veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary Bloomin’ Onion and non-alcoholic beverage on Veterans Day.
UNO Chicago Grill — UNO is offering a Buy One Get One free offer to Servicemembers or Veterans with a military or veteran I.D. or in uniform or with a photo of themselves in uniform. The Veterans Day BOGO offer includes a free entree or individual pizza, with the purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value.
Texas Roadhouse – Free meal from opening until 4pm. on Veterans Day. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.
T.G.I. Friday’s – Veterans and Servicemembers Buy one get one free from Nov 11–14. Contact your nearest location for more details on their Veterans Day BOGO offer.
Veterans Day Retailer Offerings:
The Dollar General — Veterans, Servicemembers (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families will receive a 10-percent discount with a Veterans Day coupon. The coupon may be found in store circular ads or by asking a sales associate.
Home Depot — Offers a 10 percent discount to all Veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
Lowe’s — All veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The offer is available in stores only and is limited to in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000.
Sam’s Club — Sam’s give away 36,000 collapsible Hugo Canes on Veterans Day to military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Sam’s Club will require membership for this offer, but proof of service may be necessary.
Year-Round Veterans Discounts:
Foot Locker — Veterans, Servicemembers (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families with a Foot Locker Veterans Advantage Card receive a 20 percent discount every day of the year. That offer is good both online and at any store location, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports — even on sale items. Learn more about the Foot Locker Veterans Advantage offer.
Home Depot — Offers a 10 percent discount (up to a $500 maximum) to all active military, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members with a valid military ID. All other veterans qualify for a 10 percent discount during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day. Learn more about the Home Depot Military Discount program.
Lowe’s — Lowe’s offers a year-round 10 percent discount offer for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees and disabled Servicemembers and their immediate families. All other veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The discount is available on in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000. The offer can’t be used on sales at Lowes.com, on previous sales or on sales of services or gift cards. You must present a valid military I.D. card to receive the discount.
Sports Clips Haircuts - The men’s hair salon chain is offering a free haircut to active military and veterans on Veterans Day.
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My school has an assembly where members of all of the services were honored as well as POW's and MIA's. Being a military town, we always have a good turnout. This year, the teacher who retired whos classroom i now have was honored. He was a Veitnam vet, purple heart, never crowed about his service, many of the students had no idea what he experienced. Humbled a a few of the knotheads
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fuck.
now you're gonna make me melancholy ...
I'm already drunk ...
awright, what the hell ...
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now you're gonna make me melancholy ...
I'm already drunk ...
awright, what the hell ...
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That's the spirit! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon/biggrin.gif)
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Spirit? ... Yes please, on the rocks if you don't mind.Freakzilla wrote:That's the spirit!
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Just had a sad veteran's day, my grandma just passed away and the funeral is tommorow.
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Bummer, man. ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon/sad.gif)
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Happy Veteran's Day to all the veterans. Thank you for serving whether it was in peacetime or wartime.
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