On behalf of the Eastern Region leadership, we want to express our sincere appreciation for all our veterans (Active Duty, Retired, Reserves, National Guard for the Army, Marines, Airforce, Navy, and Coast Guard) for what you do each and every day for our Soldiers and their families. Enjoy the day and remember those who laid down their lives in defending freedom.

We share the following unique quote and a touching video clip, both of which pay tribute to our veterans and their sacrifices. “A veteran is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America,” for an amount of “up to and including my life.”  That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.  (Author Unknown)

Thank You For Your Service (A Moment of Truth)

24 Freebies for Veterans Day 2013

The best way we know to thank our military members is by sharing some FREE with them! This year?s list of Veteran?s Day freebies is bigger than ever. Be sure to read the fine print. Some restaurants are offering deals on more than one day. Most require military ID to get in on the deal

1. Applebees: Stop into a participating Applebee?s on Monday, November 11, 2013 to get your Veterans day free meal. Will need proof Military service.
2. California Pizza Kitchen: Real heroes eat pizza! Active Duty Military and Veterans can enjoy a FREE Pizza on 11/11. You will need to show proof of service.
3. Chili?s: Veterans Day free meal if you are a veteran or on active military duty. Will need proof of Military service.
4. Olive Garden: Veterans Day free meal for all veterans on Monday, November 11, 2013
5. Krispy Kreme: Veterans get a FREE breakfast at Krispy Kreme that includes a doughnut and a small coffee.
6. Outback Steakhouse: Outback is excited about the chance to honor military mates with a FREE Bloomin? Onion and beverage. This offer is for veterans as well as active duty and retired Military. Military can also enjoy a 10% discount from 11/12-12/31.
7. Shoney?s: FREE All American Burger. This is for veterans as well as active duty military. Dine-in only. Will need proof of Military service.
8. Longhorn Steakhouse: FREE Longhorn onions with a Free Beverage for Veterans 11/11-11/14. Will need proof of Military service.
9. Golden Corral: Free Meals for any one who has served in the Military from 4pm-9pm.
10. Carrabba?s: FREE Appetizer on 11/11 for Veterans. Will need proof of Military Service.
11. TGIF: FREE Meal on 11/11 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. Must show proof of service.
12. Tony Roma?s: Free Entree up to $15 for Veterans on 11/11.
13. Red Lobster: Free Appetizer from 11/11-11/14 for Veterans.
14. O?Charley?s: Free Meal from $9.99 menu. Will need proof of Military service.
15. Subway: FREE 6 inch Sub or Flatbread for Veterans. Will need proof of Military service.
16. Hooters: FREE Meal for Veterans. Will need proof of Military service.
17. LoneStar Steakhouse: Buy One Get One FREE Entrees for Veterans.
18. Bob Evans: Did someone say ?all you can eat??? Yep. That?s what?s cooking at Bob Evans this Veterans Day. Veterans & Active Duty Military Personnel can get FREE all you can eat Hotcakes on Monday, November 11th only, with proof of military service.
19. Starbucks: You AND your Suppose can stop by your local Starbucks on Monday, November 11th, to pick up a FREE tall (12 oz) hot coffee.

Extras:

1. Home Depot: All active duty military and retirees can come in year round and receive 10% off in store. Happy shopping!
2. FREE Haircuts at SportClips (scroll to the bottom to view this offer.)
3. FREE Entrance to National Parks for everyone
4. FREE Night?s Stay at Inn or B&B for Veterans on 11/11 (Make Reservations NOW!)
5. 7-Eleven: Free Slurpee on 11/11 from 11am-7pm. Will need proof of Military service.

The Military Affairs Committee is working with District and Assistant District Directors to provide a Military Affairs Committee Chair for each District as we continue our plans to move forward to assist the National Military Committee with the “The Jewels Tandy / Kelly Military Affairs Committee.”

Mission of the Military Committee:
Goals of the Jewels Tandy / Kelley Military Affairs Committee are:

1. RECOGNITION OF ALPHA BROTHERS SERVING AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE U.S.A.
2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A MILITARY PRESENCE AT ALL REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
3. ESTABLISHMENT OF ACTIVE AND FUNCTIONAL REGIONAL MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEES
4. ESTABLISHMENT OF A LINE OF COMMUNICATION WITH BROTHERS DEPLOYERS OVERSEAS.