The Veteran Thread

theoddz · 11-10-2012, 12:57 PM

Happy 237th Birthday to all of my Marine brothers and sisters. Today is OUR day!!!!

On this day, I am always especially mindful to my brothers and sisters who, like myself, have earned and worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Our camaraderie, spirit and devotion to each other ("the bond") are legendary and transcends the years and generations. No matter when or where we have served, we share that enduring bond of friendship, loyalty and devotion to Corps, country and each other. It's what we do best.

So, in honor of the Corps, and each other, I raise my glass and tip my hat to Marines of all generations, past and present, no matter when or where they have served, for each and every one is my brother and my sister.

OOOOOOOOOOOO RAH!!!!!!

~Theo~

Toughy · 11-10-2012, 11:37 PM

OOOOOOOOO RAH!!

I'm thinking about going down to the Veterans Day Parade tomorrow.....San Francisco has a big one....celebrate with my fellow vets.......

pinkgeek · 11-10-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Toughy

OOOOOOOOO RAH!!
I'm thinking about going down to the Veterans Day Parade tomorrow.....San Francisco has a big one....celebrate with my fellow vets.......

Thank you for your service Toughy and thank you to all the other BFP Veterans as well.

theoddz · 11-11-2012, 11:10 AM

Happiest of Veterans Day to all Veterans of all branches of the military, and THANK YOU for your service.

In case you didn't know, there are a number of retail stores and restaurants that are offering free and discounted meals and services to those who have so proudly served our country. When I was at a medical appointment the other day, my local VA office gave me a nice printed flyer with some of the places that are offering these deals to Veterans. I thought I'd pass on the info.

Olive Garden

Veterans eat free on Monday, Nov. 12. They have a special menu to choose your meal from. Additionally, some Olive Garden restaurants will also give out a $10 gift card to Veterans for a future visit. Bring proof of service with you.

Applebees

Military Veterans and Active Duty service members can eat FREE at any Applebees across the U.S. on Veterans Day, November 11 (Sunday). Choose from six entre's on their menu. You will need to bring proof of your service.

Golden Corral

GC's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 9 pm in all GC restaurants nationwide. The FREE dinner meal is a special "thank you" tribute to anyone who has ever served in the United States military. To date, GC restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization. Bring proof of your service with you to take advantage of this offer.

Chili's

FREE meal Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11. Chili's is offering all military Veterans, past and present, their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is good during business hours at participating Chili's in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only. Beverages and gratuity are not included. All desserts priced $5 for Veterans and active duty military. Show proof of military service for this offer.

TGI Friday's

Eat FREE on Veterans Day, Monday, November 12. ***Don't forget that TGI Friday's offers a 10% discount for all service men and women, all day, every day. Show proof of military service.

Hooters

FREE meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11. Get 10 free boneless wings to military Veterans all day. Offer good at all participating Hooters. Show proof of service. For more info: www.HootersVeteransDay.com

Subway

Free six inch sub on Veterans Day, November 11. Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available at all locations. Check with your local Subway shop and, as always, show proof of your military service to take advantage of this offer.

Denny's

Free all-you-can-eat pancakes at participating Denny's on Monday, November 12. Bring proof of your service.

These are just a few of a lot of offers that so many good U.S. businesses are offering as a "thank you" to those of us who have served.

Have a great Veterans Day!!!!

Semper Fi!!!!!!

~Theo~

Toughy · 11-11-2012, 11:31 AM

I love it...........free food for 2 days......lol.... I will say this.........in the Bay Area be prepared for long lines with a long wait. Last year the wait time at the Alameda Applebees was about an hour and a half all day........Alameda is a big retired military (esp navy) town which is probably why the wait was so long. I did have a great time hanging out and talking to other vets...especially us Vietnam era vets.

The_Lady_Snow · 11-11-2012, 11:35 AM

Linus · 11-11-2012, 12:01 PM

For those in Canada, today is Remebrance Day.

In Flanders Field:

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Gentle Tiger · 11-11-2012, 12:03 PM

Just want to say

Happy Veterans Day to all Veterans of all branches of the military.

THANK YOU for your service. We appreciate You.

And thank you to your families because they sacrifice too.

View Poll Results: Are you a Veteran???
I served in the Army	24	46.15%
I served in the Navy	5	9.62%
I served in the Air Force	7	13.46%
I served in the Coast Guard	1	1.92%
I'm a United States Marine	5	9.62%
I served in the Army Nat'l Guard	2	3.85%
I served in the Air National Guard	1	1.92%
I served in a Reserve Component (please specify)	3	5.77%
I served in the Armed Forces of another country	4	7.69%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

11-10-2012, 12:57 PM	#1
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,540 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,139 Thanked 9,932 Times in 2,512 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Happy 237th Birthday to all of my Marine brothers and sisters. Today is OUR day!!!! On this day, I am always especially mindful to my brothers and sisters who, like myself, have earned and worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Our camaraderie, spirit and devotion to each other ("the bond") are legendary and transcends the years and generations. No matter when or where we have served, we share that enduring bond of friendship, loyalty and devotion to Corps, country and each other. It's what we do best. So, in honor of the Corps, and each other, I raise my glass and tip my hat to Marines of all generations, past and present, no matter when or where they have served, for each and every one is my brother and my sister. OOOOOOOOOOOO RAH!!!!!! *~Theo~* __________________ *"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."* -- J. R. R. Tolkien

11-10-2012, 11:37 PM	#2
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11-11-2012, 11:10 AM	#4
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,540 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,139 Thanked 9,932 Times in 2,512 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Happiest of Veterans Day to all Veterans of all branches of the military, and THANK YOU for your service. In case you didn't know, there are a number of retail stores and restaurants that are offering free and discounted meals and services to those who have so proudly served our country. When I was at a medical appointment the other day, my local VA office gave me a nice printed flyer with some of the places that are offering these deals to Veterans. I thought I'd pass on the info. Olive Garden Veterans eat free on Monday, Nov. 12. They have a special menu to choose your meal from. Additionally, some Olive Garden restaurants will also give out a $10 gift card to Veterans for a future visit. Bring proof of service with you. Applebees Military Veterans and Active Duty service members can eat FREE at any Applebees across the U.S. on Veterans Day, November 11 (Sunday). Choose from six entre's on their menu. You will need to bring proof of your service. Golden Corral GC's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 9 pm in all GC restaurants nationwide. The FREE dinner meal is a special "thank you" tribute to anyone who has ever served in the United States military. To date, GC restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization. Bring proof of your service with you to take advantage of this offer. Chili's FREE meal Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11. Chili's is offering all military Veterans, past and present, their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is good during business hours at participating Chili's in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only. Beverages and gratuity are not included. All desserts priced $5 for Veterans and active duty military. Show proof of military service for this offer. TGI Friday's Eat FREE on Veterans Day, Monday, November 12. *Don't forget that TGI Friday's offers a 10% discount for all service men and women, all day, every day. Show proof of military service. Hooters FREE meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11. Get 10 free boneless wings to military Veterans all day. Offer good at all participating Hooters. Show proof of service. For more info: www.HootersVeteransDay.com Subway Free six inch sub on Veterans Day, November 11. Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available at all locations. Check with your local Subway shop and, as always, show proof of your military service to take advantage of this offer. Denny's Free all-you-can-eat pancakes at participating Denny's on Monday, November 12. Bring proof of your service. These are just a few of a lot of offers that so many good U.S. businesses are offering as a "thank you" to those of us who have served. Have a great Veterans Day!!!! Semper Fi!!!!!! ~Theo~ __________________ "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."** -- J. R. R. Tolkien

11-11-2012, 11:31 AM	#5
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