Vets eat free on Nov 11

[Salty]

APPLEBEES OFFERS FREE MEALS TO MILITARY ON 11/11


Announcement from Applebees:



In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active

duty military personnel are invited to eat free at Applebees

Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurants this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.



As you may recall, Applebees launched a pilot program last year on

Veterans Day offering free entrees to military service personnel and

veterans. Because the response was so overwhelmingly positive,

Applebees is extending the invitation throughout the country this

year.



We would appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please help us

share details across your various communication channels.



All U.S. veterans and active duty military with proof of current or

former military service will eat free at all Applebees nationwide on

Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.



Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card,

U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and

Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or

wearing uniform.



For additional details, visit: www.applebees.com/vetsday







GOLDEN CORRAL OFFERS FREE DINNER TO MILITARY ON 11/16 FROM 5 TO 9 PM



Military Appreciation Monday
Free "Thank You" Dinner
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009,
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide.

The free dinner meal is a special "thank you tribute" to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join us for Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner.

To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization.

To locate a Golden Corral near you, visit www.goldencorral.com/locator

 

[rbell]

our youth are doing a free lunch and banquet for all active & retired military.

I think it's going to be a hit.

We can't serve liquor, though. THey'll have to go to Applebee's afterward for that.

 

[Salty]

our youth are doing a free lunch and banquet for all active & retired military.

I think it's going to be a hit.

We can't serve liquor, though. THey'll have to go to Applebee's afterward for that.

Does, that include the Alabama State Defense Force

 

[Gina B]

That's awesome! One of the kids saw this and wants to go, but I somehow doubt they meant the kids can eat too.

 

[abcgrad94]

Good! I'm very thankful they are recognizing our veterans and honoring them this way.

 

[Salty]

Only 8 months till the next free meal!

 

[Ben1445]

Only 8 months till the next free meal!

If it’s that exciting, I’ll buy you one earlier.
But I can’t afford to buy one for everyone.

 

[Salty]

If it’s that exciting, I’ll buy you one earlier.
But I can’t afford to buy one for everyone.

Its not just a free meal - rather Veterans getting together - we are a brotherhood
In fact, there is a local County Veterans Center - and bi-monthly they have a free breakfast.

Ben, just curious - did you serve?

 

[Ben1445]

Its not just a free meal - rather Veterans getting together - we are a brotherhood
In fact, there is a local County Veterans Center - and bi-monthly they have a free breakfast.

Ben, just curious - did you serve?

No sir. But I appreciate very much the people who have and do serve.

 

[Van]

I take advantage of the "special treatment" offers. I park in the veterans parking spot at Loews. I eat the free breakfast at Denny's. But I dislike standing in Church when they honor veterans, because the honor has been earned by combat veterans. I had the honor of being related to several combat vets from WWI, WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. And several more were my friends, including a guy who flew in WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam!

 

[Ben1445]

I take advantage of the "special treatment" offers. I park in the veterans parking spot at Loews. I eat the free breakfast at Denny's. But I dislike standing in Church when they honor veterans, because the honor has been earned by combat veterans. I had the honor of being related to several combat vets from WWI, WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. And several more were my friends, including a guy who flew in WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam!

But a wall is not less important during peace even if it is not appreciated as much as it is during war. Thank you for holding up that barrier of protection.

 

[Van]

But a wall is not less important during peace even if it is not appreciated as much as it is during war. Thank you for holding up that barrier of protection.

Yes, although I served during war (1965-67) I was NOT assigned to combat, and served in West Germany, transferring others toward combat assignments. Nothing to write home about.

 

[Ben1445]

Yes, although I served during war (1965-67) I was NOT assigned to combat, and served in West Germany, transferring others toward combat assignments. Nothing to write home about.

It’s a job that someone had to do. It’s just as necessary.

1 Samuel 30:24
For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike.

 

[Van]

It’s a job that someone had to do. It’s just as necessary.

1 Samuel 30:24
For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike.

Yes, those assigned to the rear guard were still somewhat in harm's way. If the front lines give way, those in the back must also run for their lives.

But I was in the way, way back.

 

[Ben1445]

Yes, those assigned to the rear guard were still somewhat in harm's way. If the front lines give way, those in the back must also run for their lives.

But I was in the way, way back.

No matter. Thanks for sticking by the stuff.

 

[Salty]

Yes, although I served during war (1965-67) I was NOT assigned to combat, and served in West Germany, transferring others toward combat assignments. Nothing to write home about.

Van, I was also in Germany - first arrived in 1971
But I was in TWO armies!
1) the US Army
2) the Lords Army!

Lots to write home about. In fact I wrote a letter to my home church and signed as:

Your missionary to Germany at Government expense!
Had many opportunism in the local Baptist church I had joined!

 

[Van]

Van, I was also in Germany - first arrived in 1971
But I was in TWO armies!
1) the US Army
2) the Lords Army!

Lots to write home about. In fact I wrote a letter to my home church and signed as:

Your missionary to Germany at Government expense!
Had many opportunism in the local Baptist church I had joined!

My point exactly, my service was honorable, but like someone escaping from a fire.

 

[Salty]

My point exactly, my service was honorable, but like someone escaping from a fire.

I did. I was sent to Oakland Army Base for shipment to Viet Nam. But the plane landed in Germany!
When the other guys in my unit asked me if I prayed that we would all get diverted. My answer - "No, I just prayed for myself - and I figured you would all go with me!