Veterans Day 2020 Events & Discounts, Happy Birthday Marines

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Veterans Day Events (Scroll down for a list of all events) National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. ET WATCH LIVE   Happy Birthday Marines!  You're looking good for 245 years old!  Watch the Commandant’s 245th Marine Corps Birthday Message SEMPER FI LISTEN: USMC Birthday Edition Borne the Battle Podcast with MMA champion Chad Robichaux How should Americans show appreciation for our Veterans? "Giving Veterans 20% off is one small way to recognize those who risked all to serve this nation and defend liberty and justice around the world, and the Department of Veterans Affairs is grateful that so many companies help us celebrate our Veterans each year in this way. But there are other ways to say "thank you" to those who took the oath, and I encourage everyone to use Veterans Day as a chance to learn more about the 41 million men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States." - VA Secretary Robert Wilkie  READ MORE Need to talk to VA? 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is never the wrong number.

Find A Veteran, Post A Tribute VA.gov/Remember allows family, friends, and others to search the more than 3.7M Veterans interred in VA's National Cemeteries to post tributes, share photos, and view service information.     LEARN MORE   SEARCH The IRS is hiring! Your prior military experience could qualify you to serve at IRS.  Veterans Roll of Honor, Free Virtual Shadowbox, Find Veteran Friends The National Veterans Roll of Honor is a tribute to the service of more than 2 million service members registered on Together We Served. Learn more about how Together We Served can help you find and reconnect with your old service friends. LEARN MORE Veterans Describe What’s Possible Through Mental Health Support  GoodTrust Digital Legacy Platform Free for Veterans GoodTrust is offering all Veterans their Premium Plan for FREE for the next 10 years (value $500) starting on 11/11/2020. Think of it like a digital safety deposit box for your digital accounts and information.  LEARN MORE  VA Podcast: USMC Veteran Chad Robichaux This Marine Corps Birthday episode of Borne the Battle features Marine Corps Veteran, former police officer, MMA champion, bestselling author and founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. LEARN MORE  LISTEN Veterans Day Discounts We've compiled the most comprehensive list of Veterans Day Discounts available, here are some of the biggest offers available this year:  MORE DISCOUNTS Great Clips/Sport Clips – November 11, 2020 Veterans and current military members can visit a U.S. Great Clips salon on November 11 to receive either a free haircut that day or the free haircut card to use at a later date.  Bed Bath and Beyond – November  11, 2020 Active Duty U.S. military, Veterans and military spouses will receive 25% off your entire in-store shopping cart on November 11, 2020.  Hy-Vee - November 11, 2020 Free curbside breakfast for Veterans and active-duty military members as well as a 10% discount on purchases made in-store. Publix - November 11, 2020 10% discount for Veterans, military and their families. Samsung – November 6-11, 2020 Active-duty service members and Veterans who sign up for Samsung’s Military Discount Program can receive an additional 10% on smartphones, tablets, wearables, accessories and PCs; additional $50 eCertificate and free phone case when you purchase a smartphone; 10% off select home appliances. Target - November 1-11, 2020 Target is offering all U.S. active-duty military personnel, Veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off the guest’s full basket.To receive the offer, guests must first demonstrate eligibility by registering at www.target.com/circle/military. After eligibility has been verified, an exclusive, one-time use 10% Target Circle offer will be available for the guest to use in-store or online. Walgreens - November 11-15, 2020 20% off in store purchases, offer valid for Veterans, military and their families from 11/11 thru 11/15/20, with Balance® Rewards card or myWalgreens™ and proof of service. In-store offer only valid in Walgreens or Duane Reade stores. National Parks – November 11, 2020 Over 100 national parks will waive admission fees on November 11, 2020, in honor of Veterans Day. Contact your local park for information and to determine its operating status. (Disabled Veterans eligible for free National Park Service Lifetime Access Pass)  Applebee’s – November 11, 2020 Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee’s on November 11. Dine-in only.  Bob Evans – November 11, 2020  Veterans and active-duty military receive a special menu of seven (7) homestyle favorites for FREE at local restaurants. Dine-in only.  California Pizza Kitchen – November 11, 2020 Veterans and active duty service members receive a free entry on Veterans Day.  Chili’s Grill & Bar – November 11, 2020 All Veterans and active duty military personnel can get a free meal from a special menu on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at all participating Chili’s Grill and Bar restaurants. Available for in restaurant only. Denny’s – November 11, 2020 All Veterans and active duty service members with a valid military ID or DD 214 receive a free Build Your Own Grand Slam at participating Denny’s locations on November 12, 2020, from 5 am to noon.  Golden Corral – November 1, 2020 – November 30, 2020 Active and former military members who have served in the US Military can pick up a promotional card during the month of November, redeemable for a FREE thank you meal. Promotional cards can be redeemed through May 31, 2020.  Logan’s Roadhouse – November 11, 2020 Veterans and active duty service members receive a free meal Veterans Day at participating locations.  Mission BBQ – November 11, 2020 Veterans and active duty military personnel receive a free sandwich on Veterans day.  O'Charley's - November 11, 2020 Offering a a free meal from the Veterans Thank You Menu, or $10 off any meal on the regular menu, on Wednesday, November 11. Additionally, O’Charley’s provides a 10% military discount all year long. Red Robin – November 11, 2020 Veterans and active duty military who are Red Robin Royalty members are being offered a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries anytime between Nov. 11-30 for dine-in or to-go.  TravelCenters of America – November 11, 2020 Veterans and active duty service members receive a free meal Veterans Day at participating locations, with proof of military service.  We recommend you visit the links for more details and to confirm with your nearest location. The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on part of the VA. MORE DISCOUNTS

Upcoming Veterans Events VIEW ALL EVENTS Special Guests Nov. 12 - “Chief Chat” with Medal of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg Parades Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Virtual Parade Edinburg, Texas Nov. 11 - New York City Veterans Day Events & Parade Nov. 11 - 101st Annual Veterans Day Parade Leavenworth, Kansas Nov. 11 - Virtual Charleston Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11 - Tarrant County Veterans Day Motorcade Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 11 - Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11 - Douglas County, Oregon Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11 - San Fernando Valley Virtual Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11 - Elma, Washington Veterans Day Parade Celebrations/Observances Nov. 11 - ***National Observance Arlington National Cemetery*** Nov. 11 - Veterans Day 2020 Loveland, Colorado Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Commission Events Mobile, Alabama Nov. 11 - Virtual Veterans Day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nov. 11 - Minnesota Virtual Veterans Day Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Ceremony New Jersey Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Celebration Norwalk, Connecticut Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Virtual Ceremony Green, Ohio Nov. 11 - Virtual Indianapolis Veterans Day Service and Ceremony Nov. 11 - Dayton, Ohio Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Ceremony St. Robert, Missouri Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Virtual Ceremony New Jersey Nov. 11 - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Virtual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 - Phoenix Virtual Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Ceremony Brea, California Nov. 11 - Veterans Day at the National Korean War Veterans Memorial Nov. 11 - Virtual Veterans Day Truckee, California Nov. 11 - Virtual Remembrance Ceremony Auburn, Washington Nov. 11 - Veterans Day 2020 Irvine, California Nov. 11 - Connecticut Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 - Virtual Veterans Day Tribute Orange, California Nov. 11 - Scouting Salute to Service Members and their Families Employment Nov. 11 - Federal vs. Private Sector Employment Nov. 12 - Vets@Medallia Fireside Chat on Tech Jobs Nov. 12 - DC / Baltimore Virtual Career Fair for Veterans Nov. 12 - Southern California Virtual Career Fair for Veterans Fitness Nov. 11 - Workout of the Day for Warriors with Team RWB Nov. 11 - Suicide Awareness Bike Ride Across North Carolina Museums & Tours Nov. 11 - Virtual Veterans Day Ceremony at National Veterans Memorial Nov. 11 - Lejeune Memorial Gardens Guided Tours & Veterans Walk of Honor Nov. 11 - National Museum of Health and Medicine Virtual Veterans Day Tour Nov. 11 - They Served: Stories From Veterans w/ First Division Museum Special Events: Nov. 8-14 - Veterans Film Festival Nov. 14 - Celebrating Veterans and the Arts: A Virtual Concert Food & Meals: Nov. 11 - Veterans Coffee Hour Fargo, North Dakota Nov. 12 - Soldiers' Angels Veteran Mobile Food Distribution Detroit, Michigan Nov. 13 - Soldiers' Angels Veteran Food Distribution Charleston Nov. 13 - Drive Through Veterans Appreciation Event Winston-Salem, North Carolina Nov. 13 - Soldiers' Angels Veteran Mobile Food Distribution Denver, Colorado VIEW ALL EVENTS

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