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Veterans Day offers available to Reservists

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  • 446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  Veterans Day is a time to honor America's military veterans, past and present. Some Americans recognize our veterans with parades, such as the one in Auburn, Wash., Nov.6, where the 446th Airlift Wing will provide a C-17 flyover. Others honor veterans through special offers.

Local offers have been made to veterans in the area, demonstrating how much our communities support your military service. Here are a few:

Applebees
All veterans and military eat free from a limited menu at Applebee's on Veterans Day. For additional details, visit: www.applebees.com/vetsday.

Famous Dave's
Free or discounted meals on Veterans Day. Offer varies by location, please check the Famous Dave's Veteran's Day page at http://www.famousdaves.com/promo/veterans-day/ or call your local restaurant for more information.

Krispy Kreme
All military and 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
McCormick & Schmick's is celebrating their 13th annual Veteran's Appreciation Event Nov. 13. Veterans will be able to choose a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée. Contact your local McCormick & Schmick's as reservations are highly recommended. For more information visit: http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-promotion/Veterans-Appreciation-Event.aspx.

Outback Steakhouse
Veterans and military get a complimentary Bloomin' Onion and non-alcoholic beverage from Nov. 7-11. http://outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday.aspx.

Subway
Select Subway locations offer a free six-inch sub to military veterans on Veterans Day. However, Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available everywhere. Please call ahead.

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.

Home Depot
Offers a 10 percent discount to all Veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. will offer all Veterans and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Nov. 7 -11. The discount is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000. You can also find exclusive discounts at www.Lowes.com.

Amazon.com
Free Veterans Day Honor MP3 album download. The album includes 12 songs by The Bands and Ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Cabela's Outdoor Store
Offers their employee discount to all veterans, active-duty military and Reserve, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel Nov. 11-12. Discounts vary from 5 percent to 50 percent, depending on the item.

Build-a-Bear Workshop
Members of the armed services will receive a 20 percent discount Nov. 11-15 on any one transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Seven-Eleven
Free small Slurpee Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offer good to all current and former military members. ID or proof of service required.

Free Car Wash
Grace For Vets is a united front of car wash operators that provide a free car wash to veterans each year on Nov. 11 to honor their past and present service to their country. Some local businesses that are participating include Classy Chassi, Brown Bear and Mister Car Wash; use this link to find a participating location near you: http://graceforvets.org/2011/participating.php?menu=yes.

Other discounts are available at Foot Locker, Sears, Denny's and Hooters.