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Sunday, November 5, 2017

Freebies and Deals for Veterans Day 2017

History of the Holidays: History of Veterans Day 
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Veterans Day 2017 will be on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 and designated as a Federal Holiday on Friday, November 10th, 2017.

DISCOUNTS AND FREEBIES!
Oakley
Oakley standard issue is the official site for military and first responders. In honor of Veterans Day get an extra 10% off all eyewear on November 11th and 12th 2017. Shop Now!

American Family Care
Free flu shots on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service
Get Veterans Day deals on many items, including gift items from Nov. 10 to Nov. 16. Plus, starting on Veterans Day veterans can shop the exchanges online. Sign up now!

Army Corp of Engineers Recreation Areas
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving all day use fees at more than 2,800 recreation areas nationwide this Veterans Day. This waiver is available to all veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families. Only verbal confirmation of service is required.

Bed and Breakfast Inns in the U.S. and Canada
Get a free stay with the 7th Annual B&Bs for Vets military specials. See site for participating B & Bs.

Brides Across America Free Wedding Gown Events
During the month of November Brides Across America is partnering with bridal salons across the nation to giveaway wedding dresses to qualified military brides. All military brides must pre-register online

Cabela’s Hometown Heroes
There is a 5% discount is for Military Personnel (active and retired military, active reservists and VA recipients) plus Law-Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Service personnel (EMS) with proof of service. Cabela’s is hosting Hometown Heroes events. Check individual store events for Veterans Day activities and possible additional discounts.

Carnival Cruise Line
A special booking promotion for active and retired military personnel from Nov. 3-14, 2017, provides a $50 onboard credit per cabin plus a two-category upgrade and reduced deposits from $99 per person

Chugwater Chili
Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders can receive a 25% discount on Chugwater Chili products and gift baskets. Valid only on November 11, 2017. Use promo code “VeteransLoveChili” at checkout.

Dollar General 11% Discount
11% off total purchase in-store or online on Veterans Day for veterans and active military and their family members. Shop online with promo code VET17. Valid for participating locations and on qualifying purchases.

Enterprise Car Sales
November 1 – 30, 2017, all active U.S. military, veterans and dependents, will have included in their used vehicle purchase from Enterprise Car Sales, a Firestone prepaid maintenance package valued at $300.

Free Car Wash
All veterans and service personnel get a free car wash at participating locations. Every year Grace For Vets, a non-profit organization, unites the car wash industry in 4 countries (U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Australia) with this program.

Free Hair Cut - While too many to list, many local hair clip and barber shops offer free hair cuts on Veterans Day to Veterans and active duty armed forces members. Call stores in your local area to confirm.

Free Oil Change = Oil changes are free to Veterans and active duty armed forces members at many participating local oil change centers including participating name brand oil service centers. Call stores in your local area to confirm. Many are offering the free oil change for several days around Veterans Day.

Goodwill
Get 50% off all donated apparel with a valid military ID.

Great Clips Free Haircut
On Veterans Day, customers who come in for a haircut at any U.S. Great Clips salon will receive a free haircut card to give to an active/inactive/retired military member of any branch, including the National Guard. Veterans can also visit any U.S. Great Clips salon on November 11 to get either a free haircut that day or to pick up a free haircut card to use later. Haircuts are redeemable until Dec. 31.

Home Depot
A 10% discount is also offered to all other military veterans on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veterans Day.

Lowes Home Improvement
Lowes offers 10% off to all veterans and active duty service members every day by signing up for a MyLowes card (not a credit card). We list Lowes here since this is a recent change where Veterans Day used to be one of the few days a year when the 10% discount was offered.
Main Event Bowling
Veterans and active duty military members can enjoy a free entree plus a $10 FUNcard from open to 5 pm on Saturday, November 11th. Offer also includes free shoe rental for veteran and four guests.

Meineke Free
October 14th to November 11th, receive up to 45% off select services at participating Meineke locations.

Publix
Active and retired military personnel and family members receive a 10 percent discount on Veteran’s Day. Proof of service required.

Rack Room Shoes
Military personnel and dependents get 10% off their entire purchase on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and 4th of July.

Red Roof Inn 40%
Red Roof is offering any active duty or retired military members 40 percent off their room rate when they book between November 1 and November 22 with its Home for the Holidays Discount—and that’s good for stays through the end of February 2018. The brand is also offering 1,000 free nights to military members and their families through the Military Ticket Program.

Seaworld Parks & Entertainment Veterans Discount
Veterans and Active Duty military receive location-based discounts or free admission. Veterans promotion includes SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, SeaWorld San Diego, Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and Sesame Place Langhorne. The program does not include Discovery Cove® in Orlando or Aquatica, SeaWorld’s WaterparkTM.

ScrubaDub
All Veterans and Active Service Personnel can wash their cars free at any of 17 participating ScrubaDub tunnel car wash locations in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island on Saturday, November 11th, 2017.

Sleep Number Military Discount
Sleep Number is providing exclusive offers for current and past military personnel. Save up to $700 on select Sleep Number® mattress sets.

Sports Clips Free Haircut
Many Sport Clips locations will offer free haircuts to active-duty U.S. service members and veterans on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017, with valid proof of service.

Thorlo Sock Company
November 10 – 12. Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel can take advantage of 35% off discount using promo code HeroHonor.

TOPS Market
This Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, TOPS will honor an 11% discount off of a total order to all veterans and active military personnel who shop at any of their locations.

Tractor Supply Company
On Saturday, November 11, Veterans and Servicemembers with a valid military ID or other proof of service will receive 15 percent off their entire purchase. Offer available at all Tractor Supply locations.

Under Armour 10% Off plus Free Shipping
Get 10% off. Offer valid for Military, Veterans & First Responders Click for Details.

US National Park Service Free Veterans Day Admission
The U.S. National Park Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites over the Veterans Day holiday weekend. Go online to find a national forest or grassland near you.

Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts is giving away 1,500 free vacations on Veterans Day. The first 1,500 eligible service members who complete the online military appreciation form will receive a complimentary vacation to either Orlando, Florida, or Las Vegas, Nevada

Locally and Internet retailers may offer more discounts and freebies, available for military members, and families. Please feel free to summit more available offers thru the comment section. And lets all take time to honor those that served our country, God Bless! 

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