I'm from a military family, I have fond memories of my dad serving as a flight medic in a helicopter unit, of family days at the armory, having my own family military ID, of shopping at a PX, learning the difference between a post and a base and memorizing the military alphabet.
I remember my mom and dad pressing uniforms, sewing on patches, Army summer camps and other places dad was sent to serve.
As a child and teen I remember the sacrifices my mom and dad would make when he would leave on assignments.
One year my dad was sent to Panama -- the country -- for months in the early 80s. It happened to be the same time Alabama was hit by a snowstorm and our well froze and busted (we lived in the country). My mom with three small children had to take care of us and get that fixed without power and water. Water was not flowing but I remember mom dealing with a flood of frustrations while my father was gone.
My dad would write us letters while he was away, and I saved them. Words of encouragement, stories of his adventures, advice for making friends at a new school and more.
Life can be tough as a military family, but it can also be very rewarding.
If you or a loved one served in the military I know the following freebies and offers do not
adequately reflect what you really deserve.
You deserve more than any 'freebie round-up' could offer.
With all that being said, I've put together this list of offers valid Sunday or Monday. It's not much, it should be more, however my hope is that you may be able to visit a restaurant or attraction and take advantage of the savings and enjoy some time with your family, your biggest fans who are truly proud of your service. Trust me, I'm just as proud of my dad in my late thirties as I was when I was a child.
Let's roll...
California Pizza Kitchen
Nov. 11 and Nov. 12
Free pizza
Go
Olive Garden
Free entree
Red Lobster
free appetizer
Longhorn Steaks
free appetizer
Nov. 11
Go
Outback Steakhouse
Free Bloomin Onion and drink
Nov. 11 and Nov. 12
Go
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Golden Corral
Free dinner 4 to 9 p.m.
Nov. 12
Go
Great American Cookie Company
Free cookie Nov. 11
Go
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O'Charley's
Free meal Nov. 12.
Earth Fare
Free 12 wings
Nov. 11
re.
Village Tavern
50% off all food purchases
Nov. 12
Go
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Krispy Kreme
Free doughnu
t and small coffee
Nov. 11
re.
Flip Burger Birmingham
Free entree Nov. 12.
e.
Texas Roadhouse
free lunch
Nov. 12
re
Little Ceasars
Free crazy bread Nov. 11
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LoneStar Steakhouse
Free entree Nov. 12
e.
Denny's
Free all you can eat pancakes
Nov. 12
Go
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Goo Goo Carwash
Free Carwash Nov. 12
Go
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SportClips
Free haircuts Nov. 11
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Georgia Aquarium
military family appreciation week Nov. 10 - 17
Go
Gulf Coast Exploreum
Free admission or $1.25 admission
Nov. 12
e.
Alabama State Parks
Free admission Nov. 10 & 11.
G
National Parks
Free admission Nov. 10 & 11
e.
Bellingrath Gardens
Free admission Nov. 11-12
Go
Birmingham Zoo
Free admission for the entire family Nov. 11 & 12
Go
McWane Science Center
Free admission Sunday.
re.
DeSoto Caverns
Free admission
Nov. 11
e.
Montgomery Zoo
50% off admission Nov. 11-17
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Southern Museum of Flight Veterans
Free Party after hours
Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
e.
Vulcan Museum & Park
Free admission Sunday Nov. 11
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Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum
Free admission Nov. 11
e.
TRAVEL -
Red Roof Inn
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