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See This Long List Of Free Meals And Deals For Veterans in honor of them for Veterans Day

Veterans are getting free meals and deals from a LONG, LONG list of restaurants and stores, many of them local. So be sure to forward this list to all your veterans and military friends.

Veterans Enjoy Scores of Freebie Meals and Super Deals

In 2012 Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is on a Sunday so the national holiday is celebrated on Monday, the 12th.

Many restaurants and companies are thanking our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal on Nov. 11 or 12.  So let all your veteran friends and families know by directing them to the long list of free meals and great deals for veterans below.
 
Two notes before jumping in:

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 •Proof of Military Service.

Most companies require some form of military ID. These include: a Military ID Card (active/reserve/retired), Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Drivers License with Veterans Designation, Photograph in uniform, be wearing uniform (if your service permits), Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW), DD214, discharge paperwork, or other form of identification. Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.

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 •Participation.

Always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are franchises and may have different policies. 
 
Click here to see the LONG LIST of FREE 2012 Veterans Day Meals

By the way, see you at Park Semper Fi on Saturday, Nov. 10, for a pre-Veterans Day Celebration. Click here for details.

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