When my husband was deployed to Afghanistan, he often mentioned how depressingly sandy and brown it was there. He dreamed of seeing anything green and alive that would remind him of home. Imagine the impact on his unit when they received a live Christmas tree from America at their forward operating base. With a live […]
2017 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts – Over 100 Free Meals!
Updated: Nov 11, 2017. Happy Veterans Day! There are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks! Download a PDF of these Veterans Day free meals and […]
2017 Veterans Day Freebies, Retail Discounts, and Special Offers
Veterans Day is a time to celebrate the service of those who have sacrificed so much to keep us safe. While military members don’t serve for recognition, it’s nice to know that many companies and organizations set aside a day to honor their service. This page lists a variety of Veterans Day offers for our […]
2017 Veterans Day Free Activities, Events, & Attractions
Veterans Day is a great day to remember and celebrate those who have served our nation in our armed forces. There are many ways to show our appreciation to those who have served. Many cities, towns, and municipalities have a Veterans Day ceremony or parade to honor those who have served. I highly recommend attending […]
Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday – Free Dinner for Veterans
It has become popular over the last few years for restaurants to offer free meals on Veterans Day. But Golden Corral has one of the longest running military appreciation events among national restaurants. This is the 16th consecutive year that Golden Corral has provided a free buffet meal and drink to current military members and […]
McCormick and Schmick’s Veterans Appreciation Day
Last year, my wife and I enjoyed a free Veteran’s Day meal at McCormick and Schmick’s, a nice seafood restaurant near our home. McCormick and Schmick’s is just one of many companies offering free meals and discounts for Veteran’s Day, and it was awesome to be able to visit their restaurant and enjoy a meal. […]
Blue Star Museums – Free Admission for Military Members and their Families
Military members and their family members are eligible for free entry at thousands of museums nationwide through the Blue Star Museums Program. More than 2,000 museums across the US have partnered with the military charity Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and the National Endowment for the Arts, to offer free admission to our […]
2017 Memorial Day Military Discounts
Memorial Day serves as a reminder of our servicemembers who paid the ultimate price and gave their lives in defense of our nation. Remembering their legacy and sacrifice is the best way we can honor them. Many companies, restaurants, and other organizations also use Memorial Day to honor military members and veterans for their service. […]
All the Ways You Can Save with ITT – Information, Tickets, and Tours
Whenever we move to a new base, I always enjoy our first visit to the Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT) office. This is where you can get special military discount tickets for a variety of local attractions. There is an ITT office on most military bases. ITT should be your first stop when planning a […]
Chase Bank Sign Up Bonus – New Customers Can Earn up to $350 When Opening New Accounts
Advertising Disclosure. Serving in the military often means frequently relocating to a new duty station. In my six years on active duty I spent extensive time on 5 bases and traveled to dozens of other bases across the US and throughout the world. This frequent travel makes it important to have excellent banking options. That […]