veteran Thing owners

cecil · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:07 am Post subject: veteran Thing owners

To my friends who served.
Numerous restaurant chains offer free breakfast, lunch, dinners or desserts to veterans on Tuesday. Last year my Jar-head friend Cenon and I hit a lot of establishments and pigged out plenty. It is also a great time to chat with other veterans. Peggy will tell you it Veterans can tell better tales than fisherman, and she enjoys listening to all of us. Our favorite has been Olive Garden for dinner. We have noticed many places are offering deals on either Sunday or Monday, also, so plan for a weekend of good eats at a price that recognizes our Veterans.
Cecil

Here are a couple sites that will give you the deals in your area.
http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/
http://www.military.com/veterans-day/veterans-day-military-discounts.html
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Solomon Grundy · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 3:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks to the Vets for all you have done.

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GI Joe · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:08 pm Post subject:

Good post Cecil!!!

Thank you to All my brothers and sisters out there!! Cool

Remember those establishments are doing this to show support, allow them to bless you when they offer!! I've had some argue that it's taking advantage of them to let them give you a courtesy meal.... I disagree!
And appreciate their gesture!!

I'll be in Indianapolis for work all next week, so I'll look up who's offering meals there!

Thank you Very much to those that serve(d)!!!!

Remember your oath!!
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germanbilly · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info, we live in a Military town. And get a lot of dicounts year round by just asking if they have a Military discout. Most all the hardware stores offer one and lots of the major stores also. Almost all the parts stores also a discount. I figure after 22 years service they can pay the California Tax when we buy. I got to all the car shows that are for the veterans and also help at a couple of Vet Dinners.Like to talk to the Vets as we all have great stories.
Bill, 22 years USAF

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carsdlt · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:45 pm Post subject:

Semper Fi my brothers!
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bald_dude43 · Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:46 am Post subject:

LOL I still carry the P38 that I used in basic training back in '83 on my key chain. I've only had to sharpen it twice I think.

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I have my Dad’s “US Speaker” P 38 from his basic training on my short chain with my dog tags... I recently bought a bunch of vintage p-38s online (not to be confused with the P 51) as gifts for my family members... You can tell a WWII era P-38 by its logo J.W. Speaker Corporation (stamped "US Speaker”) Later during Vietnam era the P 38 logo changed to Mallin Hardware (now defunct) of Shelby, Ohio and were variously stamped "US Mallin Shelby O." or "U.S. Shelby Co.”
The P 38 named for being tough like the dual fuselage P-38 spy plane and it is 38 mm long
Additionally it takes 38 cranks to open a can of c rations..
The P 51 is the
larger opener for large cans... Was named for the P 51 Mustang and yes it is 51 mm long.. That is it for can opener trivia..

MRJEL · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:49 am Post subject:

Late in on this one, but Thanks also from Georgia for those that served so well!

I so dreamed of a P38 also growing up, but one I could sit in! I wanted so badly to become a USAF fighter pilot, as was my uncle for whom I am named. He was killed in the crash of an F86D 2 years before I was born. While I was healthy as could be, I did have spinal fusions which kept me out of all branches. Would have loved the opportunity.

I must brag though: My youngest child, and only son decided after a poor showing in college, and nearly a year of serving sandwiches that the United States Marine Core was where he needed to be! He is also named for his grandfather (my uncles brother) who took the same path in the early 50's!

He will be graduating USMC SOI on the 20th. We had agreed that since we got to experience the MCRT graduation, and that time is limited at SOI that we would not make the 8 hour drive for the ceremony. He called last Wednesday (11- 12) and asked his mom "Do you think you and dad might be able to come anyway?"

When all was told, we find that MY SON was chosen as the TOP honor graduate of 4 platoons! I have to say, I am one proud papa!


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