
Veterans Day is Saturday.
These are just some of the discounts, free meals and other offers to honor veterans and active duty service members this Veterans Day.
Meal deals
Applebee’s (Crestview) – Nov. 11
Free entrée from select menu plus $5 Bounce Back card for veterans and active duty
Back Yard Burgers (Mary Esther)– Nov. 11
Free Classic Burger for veterans and active duty; 20% military discount every day; proof of service required
Calhoun’s (Fort Walton Beach) – Nov. 11
Free meal for veterans and active duty
Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Pensacola, Miramar Beach/Silver Sands)
10% discount for service members and first responders with any visit.
Chili’s Grill & Bar (Crestview)
Free meal from limited menu for veterans and active duty at participating restaurants: Old Timer burger with cheese, chicken bacon ranch quesadillas, three-piece crispers with fries, or chili or soup with a side salad; dine-in only; ID required
Denny’s (Pensacola) – Nov. 10, 5 a.m.-noon
Free original grand slam breakfast for veterans, active duty; dine-in only, ID required
Dunkin’ Donuts (Crestview) – Nov. 11
Free donut of choice for veterans and active duty at participating stores; not available using On-the-Go Mobile Ordering through the app
Golden Corral (Mary Esther) – Nov. 13, 5 p.m. to closing
Complimentary meal for veterans and active duty are invited for Military Appreciation Night; dine-in only
IHOP (Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola) – Nov. 11, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Free pancakes for veterans and active duty
Joe’s Crab Shack (Destin) – Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
20% off dine-in meal for veterans for parties up to four; ID required
Little Caesar’s (Crestview) – Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free $5.99 Hot-N-Ready lunch combo, which includes four slices of Detroit-style deep dish pepperoni pizza and a 20 oz. Pepsi product for veterans and active duty; ID required
Olive Garden (Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola) – Nov. 11 during regular business hours
Free lunch entrée from special menu, served with unlimited soup or house salad and garlic bread sticks for veterans/active duty; dine-in only; proof of service required
Outback Steakhouse (Pensacola, Destin)
10% Heroes Discount for service men and women, police officer, firefighters, first responders year round with ID.
Publix (Crestview) – Nov. 11
10% discount on groceries Nov. 11 for veterans and military members and their families
Sonny’s BBQ (Pace, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola) – Nov. 11
Free Pork Big Deal pulled or sliced pork sandwich with choice of sidekick and drink for veterans/active duty with coupon; registration required; dine-in and drive-thru
Starbucks (Crestview) – Nov. 11
Free tall (12 oz) hot or iced coffee at participating stores for veterans, active duty and spouses
Subway (Crestview) – through Nov. 17
Buy one footlong sub and get one free with promo code FLBOGO on subway.com or Subway app for any guest
TCBY (Crestview) – Nov. 11
First 6 oz. of frozen yogurt is free for veterans and active duty
Shopping and other
Academy Sports – offer ends Nov. 12
10% off entire purchase online of in-store for veterans/active duty and first responders
Ariat
20% military discount; online eligibility confirmation required
Dollar General – through Nov. 12
20% discount to veterans and active duty; also 11% discount to military communities and their immediate families every second Wednesday
Goodyear Auto Services – Nov. 11
10% off instantly and can be combined with all current offers for veterans, active duty and first responders with valid ID. Nov. 10-14: “Free Car Care for Vets” includes free tire, alignment, brake, fuel system and fluid checks at Goodyear Auto Service Centers and Just Tires company-owned locations. Schedule appointment by Nov. 14 and receive discount and free service before Nov. 19.
Home Depot
10% discount all year long off eligible purchases up to $400 annually. Registration required
Hyatt
10-15% discount on stays at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts. Must use offer code MILVET as the special offer code when booking to qualify. Valid ID required at check-in.
JOANN Fabrics
15% discount for veterans, military members and their families through app registration
John Deere
Military Service Program offers upgraded John Deere Rewards membership which unlocks extra discounts on equipment, parts and merchandise. Registration required. First responders can register for the Everyday Heroes program.
Kohl’s – Nov. 10-12
30% discount for veterans, active duty and immediate family members; ID required; additionally, 15% discount on Military Mondays in-store only
La Quinta
12% discount for veterans and families, plus 1,000 Wyndham Rewards points for program members for one qualified stay booked direct by Dec. 8 and completed by Dec. 11
Levi’s
15% discount to military service members
LL Bean
10% off online orders for veterans, active duty and Reserve personnel
Marshall
15% discount to veterans, active duty, first responders, nurses, teachers and students
Mattress Firm
10-20% discount for veterans, active duty, their families and first responders. ID required
Maytag
15% discount on most products to all military. Account registration required.
Michaels
15% discount on everyday purchases for veterans, active duty and family members. Registration required.
Northern Tool
10% discount everyday with maximum discount of $500 for veterans, active duty, family members. ID required
Oakley
Membership discount price for Oakley Standard Issue for military and government personnel
Red Roof Inns
15% discount with VetReward Card; 15% discount of permanent change of station stay
Sherwin Williams
15% discount for veterans, active duty, Reserve personnel and family members; only valid in Sherwin Williams retail stores
Sleep Number
20% discount with promo code for veteran, active duty and Reserve personnel
Target through Nov. 11
10% discount for veterans, active duty and immediate family in-store and online; online verification required
Tractor Supply – Nov. 11
15% discount to veterans, active duty and dependents with ID
Under Armour
20% discount off all purchases for veterans, active duty and first responders online and UA Brand House stores; verified through ID.me.
Verizon
Save up to $25 per month on myPlan for veterans and active duty; verified through ID.me.
Walgreens – Nov. 10-13
20% discount off eligible regular store prices for veterans, active duty and family members
Whirlpool/KitchenAid
15% discount for members of the military community and their families; plus Nov. 11 sales
Recreation
National Parks – Nov. 11
Free entrance to all National Parks; also available, free lifetime Military Pass for veterans and Gold Star families; free annual Military Pass for active duty members and their dependents. Program includes U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service
Florida State Parks – Nov. 11
25% discount to veterans and service members year round on annual entrance passes
Through Jan. 13, 2024, annual passes are offered at a 50% discount as part of the Great Outdoors Initiative
Free lifetime Military Entrance Passes for veterans with service-connected disabilities