Veterans Day in Fort Worth

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Navy Capt. Mike Steffen, base commander of NAS Fort Worth JRB, salutes during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth onWednesday.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Miles Waggoner, age four of Keller, waves during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Anthony King, of Fort Worth who served as a corporal in the Marine Corps, greets fellow Marines during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

The honor guard pauses for the National Anthem during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Junior ROTC cadets from Arlington Heights High School march during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

The honor guard leads the way during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Grand Marshal LTC Daniel Varnedore USMC (ret) arrives during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Jose Garcia, who served 15 months during three operations in Iraq watches during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Retired 1st Lt. Jim Smith receives medals he earned in World War II but was never awarded in a ceremony with Navy Capt. Mike Steffen, commander of NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Wednesday November 11, 2015. The medals are American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Victory Medal of the Second World War, as well as the Honorable Service Lapel Button of the Second World War.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Jason Smith looks on as his father retired 1st Lt. Jim Smith receives medals he earned in World War II but was never awarded in a ceremony with Navy Capt. Mike Steffen, commander of Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Grandson Brennan Smith, five, and daughter Robin Lincke look at the new medals retired 1st Lt. Jim Smith received. He earned three medals in World War II he was never awarded, but that was corrected in a ceremony with Navy Capt. Mike Steffen, commander of NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Retired Col. James L. Greenstone and Maj. Gen. Marshall Scantlin talks with former Army1st Lt. Jim Smith. The retired World War II veteran finnaly received the medals he earned in World in a ceremony with Navy Capt. Mike Steffen, commander of Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Retired 1st Lt. Jim Smith receives medals he earned in World War II but was never awarded in a ceremony with Navy Capt. Mike Steffen, commander of NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on Wednesday.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Retired 1st Lt. Jim Smith receives medals he earned in World War II but was never awarded in a ceremony with Navy Capt. Mike Steffen, commander of NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on Wednesday.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Ken c*x, a retired Air Force senior master sergeant, salutes during the National Anthem during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Junior ROTC cadets from Arlington Heights High School march during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Anthony King, of Fort Worth who served as a corporal in the Marine Corps, watches during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

A Marine unit marches during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

American Legion Riders take part during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Ken c*x, a retired Air Force senior master sergeant, salutes during the National Anthem during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Navy Capt. Mike Steffen, base commander of NAS Fort Worth JRB, salutes during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Miles Waggoner, age four of Keller, waves during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Grand Marshal LTC Daniel Varnedore USMC (ret) salutes one of the units during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Fort Worth Junior ROTC cadets march during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

A car representing the Vintage Flying Museum joins in during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

SSgt Katie Steadman, of the Texas Air National Guard who sang the National Anthem, Carl Fleece, who was a B-52 pilot in Vietnam and Ken Doerr, a retired Air Force master sergeant, bow for the invocation during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

Curtis Toombs, of Fort Worth who was a petty officer 2nd class in the Navy, watches during a Veterans Day parade in downtown Fort Worth, Wednesday November 11, 2015.Rodger MallisonStar-Telegram

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Vets can make out with several freebies on Veterans Day

Some businesses keep it free for veterans, but there's something for everyone on Veteran's Day. (USA NOW, USA TODAY)

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00:03 On veterans day here's how you can salute the armed 00:06 forces whether or not you're of that. I ended their brown 00:10 for US thing now from Monday November 10 2014. On the 00:14 holidays federal and state offices schools and banks will be closed 00:19 but veteran can cash in some pretty sweet deal. But the 00:23 military ID you can get a tall coffee at Starbucks. A 00:27 free appetizer at red lobster free haircut at great clips and 00:31 a free pass at 24 hour fitness. And when you're done 00:36 top it all off with capital plus ice came from Baskin 00:38 Robbins. I'm sure cam own never tasted so good. And play 00:43 any of waits for any ones marked the day start by 00:46 checking your hometown for veterans day observances. You'll find raids in 00:50 military exhibit everywhere from New York City to Bowling Green, Kentucky. 00:56 At 11 AM eastern in the national veterans day ceremony takes 00:59 place at Arlington national cemetery with the wreath laying at the 01:03 tomb of the unknowns. And hundreds of thousands are expected to 01:07 pack DP's National Mall Tuesday night for the concert of valor 01:12 featuring Rihanna. And Bruce Springsteen. Last but not least if you 01:16 see a battery Susan one suggestion on what Tuesday. So this 01:21 veterans day and every day let's make sure all our veterans 01:24 know how much we appreciate. If you see a better bought 01:28 up and shake their look them in the I say those 01:31 words that every veteran deserves to hear. Welcome home. Thank you 01:36 need you more than ever to help us stay strong and. 01:41 And for more unsettling thing we've got you covered at USA 01:45 today dot com.

Veterans Day Freebies - A group of military folks dining at Hooters in 2013. ORG XMIT: USAT [Via MerlinFTP Drop](Photo: LARGEMOUTH COMMUNICATIONS)

Let's say you're a veteran with lots of free time and big ambitions to rake in plenty of pay-back for your service to your country.

Well, some of America's biggest and most patriotic brands have three words of advice for you: go for it.

If you play your cards right on Veterans Day and some other days, too here's how freebie-seeking veterans and active military can cash in. This list is not comprehensive and some require military ID or have other requirements.

Get a free haircut. Veterans who visit Great Clips shops on Nov. 11, can either receive a free haircut or a card for a free haircut to redeem by Dec. 31.

Eat a free meal. At Hooters, the freebie meal on Veterans Day can be worth up to $10.99, with any drink purchase. Applebee's, Chili's and California Pizza Kitchen all offer free meals from a special menu to vets and active military.

Eat a free buffet. Golden Corral is serving free dinner buffets (with beverages) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, at all restaurants, to anyone who is serving or who has served in the military. That same date, Bonanza Steakhouses also will offer free buffets for vets and active military.

Down a free burger. Shoney's offers its signature All-American Burger, free, to vets or active duty military all day on Veterans Day. Or, you can head to Red Robin and get a Red's Tavern Double burger with Bottomless Steak Fries, on the house. Max & Erma's offers a free cheeseburger combo and dessert to vets and active military.

Drink a free coffee. Starbucks is offering a free, tall brewed coffee on Tuesday to all U.S. military veterans and active duty servicemembers and their spouses.

Scarf down free pancakes. IHOP offers vets and active military free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Bob Evans also has all-you-can-eat hotcakes on Veterans Day for veterans and active military.

Lick a free cone. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt shops are giving away free single-scoop ice cream cones to all veterans and military personnel on Tuesday.

Work-out for free. 24-Hour Fitness offers free use of the health club to vets and active military through Tuesday.

Enjoy a free appetizer. Red Lobster, through Thursday, is offering free appetizers to veterans and active duty military.

Sip a free beer. Restaurants owned by CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries (including Gordon Biersch Brewery, Rock Bottom, Old Chicago Pizza and ChopHouse & Brewery) offer a free craft beer to active and retired military Tuesday.

Down a free doughnut and coffee. Krispy Kreme will give a free doughnut and small coffee to anyone who identifies themselves as a veteran or active duty military on Veterans Day.

Get free game tokens. Chuck E. Cheese will give 20 free tokens to U.S. military vets and active-duty military through Saturday.

Get your junk hauled, free. For disabled veterans, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling locations, will offer free junk removal to disabled vets who book on Veterans Day.

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