Here is a list of companies that are offering freebies to current and former service members on Veterans Day this year in Virginia. Since participation may vary, you should call the outlet you plan to visit to confirm participation and you should always bring proof of service with you:

Applebee’s: Free entrée from a fixed menu on Veterans Day.

Chili’s: Free entrée from a set menu.

Olive Garden: Free meal from a special menu; family members eating with them get 10 percent off their meals.

T.G.I. Friday’s: Free lunch from a special menu from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Little Caesars: Free $5 pizza-and-beverage lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Red Lobster: Free appetizer or dessert (no purchase necessary) from a special menu, from Monday through Thursday.

Friendly’s: Free “Big-Two-Do” breakfast or burger and fries lunch (limit one meal per person).

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers: Free Red’s Tavern Double burger with fries.

IHOP: Free pancakes with strawberries, blueberry compote and whipped topping from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

World of Beer: Free draught beer (for members 21 and over).

Cracker Barrel: Free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola cake for veterans.

Starbucks: Free tall (12-ounce) coffee, also open to military spouses.

Meineke Car Care Centers: Free oil changes. (Basic oil change only; advance booking at Meineke.com is recommended.)

Bed and Breakfasts: Around 500 bed and breakfasts and inns participating in theBandBsforVets.org program will offer free rooms for vets staying Nov. 10 or 11.

Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia: Free admission Nov. 6 through Veterans Day to military families, their dependents and veterans.

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Here’s some more

Veterans Day Deals And Freebies

http://www.military.com/veterans-day/veterans-day-military-discounts.html

http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/

http://www.fredericksburg.com/business/local_business/veterans-day-freebies/article_48c37ff8-0d73-5d83-a9be-a5aa2e185f40.html

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2015/11/10/military-discounts-veterans-day/75503066/

http://gazette.com/freebies-deals-and-discounts-for-vets-this-veterans-day-and-beyond-in-the-pikes-peak-region/article/1562963

http://www.kens5.com/story/news/2015/11/09/businesses-offering-veterans-day-discounts/75435098/

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Where-to-Find-Freebies-for-Military-Members-on-Veterans-Day-2015-344014202.html