During these tough economic times, there are a few stand-up companies that continue to support military and veterans. After the Jump, I'll put some official announcements for vets. If I miss an announcement or a benefit, feel free to post it in the Comments. We'll start off with the Golden Corral which will support vets on next Monday (NOT VETERANS DAY): Golden Corral 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, visitwww.goldencorral.com/locator . Frequently Asked Questions What is the date this year? Monday, November 16 What identification do I need to provide? No identification is required for the service member Who is eligible for the free "thank you" dinner? Any person who has served in the US Military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves) Why does Golden Corral provide this dinner? Our Corporation is very proud of the men and women who are serving and who have served and we are honored to offer this special night to congratulate them in person. Can I bring my family? We know that spouses, children, and mothers and fathers deserve a heart-felt thank you too for their own personal sacrifices here at home. Family and friends are welcome to come join the celebration for our military heroes; however, the free 'thank you' dinner is for the person who served, other guests will pay the regular dinner menu pricing. Why is the Military Appreciation Monday dinner not on Veterans Day? Golden Corral does not hold the Military Appreciation Monday 'thank you' dinner on Veterans Day because we do not want to interfere with a veteran's parade or other scheduled event. I have to work on November 16, can I come another date? Nov 16 is the designated special night to honor all military personnel and thank them for their service. The dinner preparations leading up to and including this night are a tremendous operational challenge for all 485 Golden Corral restaurants. There are literally hundreds of co-workers in each restaurant, plus the management team, food distribution companies, printing of materials, scheduling the DAV representatives, etc that need to be coordinated for this one single night. Golden Corral restaurants usually serve over 325,000 guests on this single night. Can I have a rain check for another night? There are no rain checks for November 16. We hope you can arrange your schedule to join us. Can I have my free "thank you" meal as a take-out meal? There are no take-out meals associated with this dinner as most veterans feel that this is a great opportunity to renew old friendships, make new friends, and simply enjoy the evening as Golden Corral's special guest. How many meals has Golden Corral served over the past 8 years of Military Appreciation Monday? Golden Corral restaurants have served over 2.156 million free 'thank you' meals to our heroes in the military over the past 8 years. How much has Golden Corral donated to the Disabled American Veterans over the past 8 years? Golden Corral restaurants and their guests have donated over $3.27 million dollars to the Disabled American Veterans organization in the past 8 years. The National Parks have FREE admission for Vets on Veterans Day: National Parks Honor America’s Armed Forces Free Admission on Veterans Day WASHINGTON – From the beginnings of our nation to this very day, brave Americans have fought to protect our country and defend the principles on which it was founded. On Veterans Day, November 11, our country honors the service of those who have answered the call at places like Lexington and Concord. Guilford Courthouse. Saratgoa. Yorktown. Fort McHenry. Horseshoe Bend. Gettysburg. Antietam. Valley Forge. Appomattox. Shiloh. Kennesaw Mountain. Vicksburg. Wilson’s Creek. USS Arizona. The names are ingrained in our national memory. The places are preserved forever as national parks. “As part of the national observance of Veterans Day, entrance fees will be waived at all national parks,” said National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis. “This is just a small way we can honor our veterans and active duty military, reserves, National Guard, and their families. It is also an opportunity for all Americans to visit a national park that tells a veteran’s story and learn more about the struggles and the people who have kept our nation strong for more than 200 years.” To learn more about how national parks preserve and commemorate the service of the American military visit Honor America’s Veterans at Battlefields and Military Parks Preserved in the National Park System. Or search for a close-to-home national park by clicking on “refine your search” and entering your zip code in our park finder. Many of the 392 national parks have planned special events on Veterans Day including: World War II Memorial, Washington, DC – 8 a.m. color guard from the Military District of Washington, special speakers, wreath-laying, and taps. Contact: Friends of the National World War II Memorial, (202) 747-4258. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC – 1 p.m. annual Veterans Day Observance at the Wall. Contact: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund at (202) 393-0090. Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania – 10:30 a.m. wreath laying at the National Memorial Arch with the Friends of Valley Forge Park and the Korea DMZ Veterans Association. Contact: Ann Marie Maher at (610) 783-1006 or maher@valleyforge.org. General Grant National Memorial, New York – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m....
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