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The New, Light Vehicle Standard (LVS)

The Light Vehicle Standard (LVS) was designed to act as a light workhorse of the Western Coalition army, allowing it to scout, patrol, attack, and provide technical support and supplies. The Western Coalition's R&D labs used designs from both the French and Germans to create the basis of the LVS, and then applied U.S technology to ensure a fully functional vehicle. The LVS holds two crew members, one who drives and controls the Firefly decoy launcher, while the second crew member mans the 12.7mm heavy machine gun mounted to the roof. The LVC is also capable of carrying 3 passengers, making it useful for getting in and out of hot spots quickly. Because of its combination of speed, firepower, and reliability, the LVS has become a favorite of the Western Coalition army.
An anti-tank version is also available, which contains 6 anti-tank missiles, and a mounted 7.62 mm heavy machine gun. Because the LVS has light damage resistance, its speed is necessary when harassing enemy armor.

The M1A3 Abrams

The M1A3 is the next generation design of the M1A2 Abrams, designed to synchronize its high tempo, distributed maneuver via its digitized situational awareness and the fusion of on-board and remote battlefield sensors.

The driver controls the 144mm main cannon and the counter measures system for defeating rockets and grenades, while the second crew member controls the remote .50 caliber canon mounted on top of the vehicle.

M1B Fuller:
The M1B Fuller, also known as the "Mib", contains the best aspects of both American and British tank technology, allowing it to server as the Western Coalition's most effective heavy tank.

Named after one of the original fathers of the armored warfare doctrine, British Major-General JFC Fuller, the Fuller is a slow gas-guzzled that is capable of dealing out, and taking, extreme amounts of damage.

The M1B supports two crew members. The driver controls a powerful 120mm advanced propulsion main gun, a 7.62 mm coaxial light machine gun, and a Firefly decoy launcher. The second crew member controls a 12.7mm heavy machine gun through a camera system safely inside of the vehicle. Both crew members share target and threat information using the Shared Targeting System.

Vehicle operators are situated in the base of the tank and the turret and weaponry is wire-operated. The secondary gun position shows an advancement to previous tank designs in not exposing the gunner, but instead using a camera system from safely inside the vehicle.

The M1B’s main gun, a 120mm advanced propulsion cannon, is an interesting and deadly piece of work. It has a much higher velocity than a conventional 120mm due to the use of a new gun propulsion technology called elector-thermal chemical (ETC). An elector-thermal gun fires a projectile with as much as 50% more kinetic energy as standard gun of the same diameter and length, which it does by injecting a powerful charge of electricity into the ignition-combustion chamber of the shell (whereas a standard shell simply relies on a low-order explosive primer to ignite the shell’s main charge). This electrical surge imparts additional energy to the warhead as it travels down the barrel, permitting acceleration the entire time the warhead is in the barrel (whereas the warhead of a standard shell begins to decelerate the moment after ignition, even while in the barrel).

Irans Tank Zulfiqar Vrs The American Tank M1A2 Abrams

Zulfiqar (Persian: ذوالفقار‎ zolfaqaar) is a second generation Iranian main battle tank (MBT), conceived by Brigadier General Mir-Younes Masoumzadeh, deputy ground force commander for research and self-sufficiency of the armed forces. It is named after Zulfiqar, the legendary sword of Hazrat Ali.
The test prototypes of the tank were evaluated in 1993. Six semi-industrial prototypes of the tank were produced and tested in 1997.

Features

The tank has a distinctive box-shaped, steel-welded turret of local design.^[4] The Zulfiqar is believed to be developed from major components of the Russian T-72 and American M48 and M60 tanks.^[5] The suspension is modelled on the M48 /M60 Patton tanks supplied to Iran by the U.S. The SPAT 1200 transmission also seems to be a local development of that of the M-60. Zulfiqar-1's combat weight has been reported to be 36 tonnes with 780 hp diesel engine; giving the tank a 21.7 hp per ton ratio.^[4] Some sources see resemblances between the Zulfiqar design and the Brazilian prototype Osório.^[4]
The Zulfiqar is operated by a crew of three personnel. The automatic loader is believed to be the same one from the T-72 tank.^[6]

Armament

The tank is armed with a 125 mm smoothbore gun 2A46 derived from the T-72, which is fitted with a fume extractor. Its secondary armament consists of a 7.62 mm coaxial and a 12.7 mm machine gun. For the Zulfiqar/T-72 fleet, the Ammunition Group of the Iranian Defense Industries Organization mass produces a standard high explosive 23 kilograms (51 lb) propellant charge which fires the 3 kg warhead at a muzzle velocity of 850 metres per second (2,800 ft/s).
The Zulfiqar-1 uses the Slovenian EFCS-3 fire control system, the same model used on the Type 72Z ("Safir-74"), providing 'fire-on-the-move' technology. The Zulfiqar allegedly mounts a laser-warning pod on the turret. Its design enables the tank to use an Iranian-made package of reactive armor.

Zulfiqar
An Iranian Army Zulfiqar-3 in September 2012.
Type	Main battle tank (MBT)
Place of origin	Iran
Service history
Used by	Islamic Republic of Iran
Production history
Designed	1993
Manufacturer	Shahid Kolah Dooz Industrial Complex
Produced	1996–present
Number built	430 Zulfiqar 3 in 2012
Variants	Zulfiqar 2, Zulfiqar 3
Specifications (Zulfiqar 3)
Weight	52 tonnes
Length	9.20 m (30 ft 2 in)
Width	3.6 m (11 ft 10 in)
Height	2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
Crew	3
Armour	composite armour
Main armament	125 mm smoothbore tank gun
Secondary armament	12.7 mm and 7.62 mm machine guns
Engine	12-cyl. diesel Zulfiqar 1: 780 hp (630 kW) Zulfiqar 3: AVDS-1790 1500 hp
Power/weight	25.7 hp/ton
Transmission	6-gear SPAT 1200 automatic transmission
Suspension	torsion-bar
Operational range	450 km (280 mi)
SpeedM1 Abrams	70 km/h (43 mph)       M1 Abrams The M1 Abrams is a third-generation main battle tank produced in the United States. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of US military forces in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972. Highly mobile, designed for modern armored ground warfare, the M1 is well armed and heavily armored. Notable features include the use of a powerful gas turbine engine (multifuel capable, usually fueled with JP8 jet fuel), the adoption of sophisticated composite armor, and separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety. Weighing nearly 68 short tons (almost 62 metric tons), it is one of the heaviest main battle tanks in service. The M1 Abrams entered U.S. service in 1980, replacing the M60 tank. It served for over a decade alongside the improved M60A3, which had entered service in 1978. The M1 remains the principal main battle tank of the United States Army and Marine Corps, and the armies of Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Iraq. Three main versions of the M1 Abrams have been deployed, the M1, M1A1, and M1A2, incorporating improved armament, protection and electronics. These improvements, as well as periodic upgrades to older tanks, have allowed this long-serving vehicle to remain in front-line service. The M1A3 is currently under development. M1 Abrams M1A2 Abrams with prototype TUSK equipment (and optional roof mounted remote control .50 machine gun) Type Main battle tank Place of origin United States Service history In service 1980–present Used by U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, Australia, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia See Operators below Wars Persian Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War 2011 Egyptian revolution Production history Designer Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems) Designed 1972–1979 Manufacturer Lima Army Tank Plant (since 1980) Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant (1982–1996) Unit cost US$6.21 million (M1A2 / FY99)] Estimated in 2012 as US$8.58 million (with inflation adjustment) Produced 1979–present Number built 9,000+ Specifications Weight 67.6 short tons (60.4 long tons; 61.3) Length Gun forward: 32.04 ft (9.77 m) Hull length: 26.02 ft (7.93 m) Width 12 ft (3.66 m) Height 8 ft (2.44 m) Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) Armor Chobham, RH armor, depleted uranium strike plates, Kevlar mesh M1: Hull & turret – 350 mm vs APFSDS, 700 mm vs HEAT M1A1: Hull & turret – 600 mm vs APFSDS, 700 mm vs HEAT M1A1HA: Hull – 600 mm vs APFSDS, 700 mm vs HEAT, Turret – 800 mm vs APFSDS, 1,300  mm vs HEAT] M1A2: Hull (turret) – 600 (780 mm) mm vs APFSDS, 800 mm (1,060 mm) vs HEAT Main armament 105 mm L52 M68 rifled cannon (M1) 120 mm L44 M256 smoothbore cannon (M1A1, M1A2, M1A2SEP) with 42 rounds Secondary armament 1 × .50-caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 2 × 7.62 mm (.308) M240 machine guns with 8,800 rounds (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial) Engine Honeywell AGT1500C multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Power/weight 24.5 hp/t (18.27 kW/t) Transmission Allison DDA X-1100-3B Suspension Torsion bar Ground clearance 0.48 m (1 ft 7 in) (M1, M1A1) 0.43 m (1 ft 5 in) (M1A2) Fuel capacity 500 US gallons (1,900 l; 420 imp gal) Operational range M1A2: 426 km (265 mi) Speed M1A2: Road 56 km/h (35 mph) Off-road: 40 km/h (25 mph)

Iran Buying Nuks from North Korea, WWIII

Iran is testing it's medium range missile, Shahab-3, with a reach of 1,300 km (800 miles), as it may be capable of carrying a nuclear payload. The Shahab-3 has received the most attention in the West because it has a long range capable of striking Israel. Iran denies it is pursuing nuclear weapons. But would they really admit to pursuing nuclear weapons? Of course not.

Type	Shahab-3
Service history
In service	2003–present
Used by	Iran
Production history
Manufacturer	Iran
Variants	A,B,C,D
Specifications
Diameter	1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
Warhead	One (990 kg/2,200 lb) - five cluster warheads in new models (280 kg/620 lb) each warhead, each warhead can target different destinations.Capable of carrying a nuclear payload.
Engine	Liquid & Solid (for models made after 2006)
Operational range	1,930 km (1,200 mi)
Flight altitude	400 km
Speed	2.4 km/s at altitude 10-30 km in final stage which is about mach 7
Guidance system	inertial

Iran and North Korea have signed a scientific and technological co-operation agreement, bringing the two nations deeply at odds with the US closer together.
The deal also involves the transfer of technology in the fields of information technology, energy, environment, agriculture and food.
The US has repeatedly accused North Korea of providing Iran with advanced missiles capable of targeting Western European capitals.
Last year, Iran denied a UN panel report saying that North Korea and Iran appear to have been regularly exchanging ballistic missiles, components and technology in violation of UN sanctions.
Iran’s state TV said the agreement was signed in Tehran in the presence of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and North Korea’s nominal head of state, Kim Yong-nam, by Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology Kamran Daneshjoo and North Korea’s Foreign Minister Pak Ui-chun.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Kim, the North Korean Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, that North Korea and Iran have "common enemies."enemies."

The original Shahab 3 missile is nearly identical to the North Korean No Dong 1 missile, and almost certainly is based on technology and parts from North Korea.



Khan said Benazir Bhutto visited North Korea, adding,  Then the North Koreans came to Pakistan and received money from Benazir Bhutto so that we could start the missile program … It was not that costly; I think it was hardly worth $50 million.”
Iran’s main nuclear warhead-ready missile is the Shahab-3, the renamed North Korean No-Dong 1, which is based on a Russian Scud-C design. In Farsi, Shahab means Meteor. While Iran possesses various North Korean missiles relabeled with Farsi names such as the Shabab-1 and Shabab-2, the Shahab-3 is uniquely suited to deliver a nuclear bomb to Israel. The Shahab-3 is designed to carry a warhead of approximately 800-1000 kilograms, and boasts a range of some 1200 kilometers — far enough to reach Israel.

Iran Vrs the US

Iran keeps taunting the US. Iran launched military drills across half the country on Monday, warning it would act against aggressors less than a week after Washington accused Iranian warplanes of firing on a U.S. drone.
The maneuvers will take place this week across 850,000 square kilometers (330,000 square miles) of Iran's northeast, east, and southeast regions, Iranian media reported.

About 8,000 elite and regular army troops will participate, backed by bombers and fighter planes, while missile, artillery and surveillance systems will be tested, they said.
Played out against a backdrop of high tension between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program, the "Velayat-4" maneuvers will involve the biggest air drills the country has ever held.

Tensions between the United States and Iran reached new levels recently when Iranian President Mahmhoud Ahmadinejad launched production of enriched uranium fuel rods in Tehran. He also announced the setting up of four more nuclear reactors, showing the West that it has advanced its nuclear technology.

Now Iran is showing the world it's military power. In my opinion Let's just show the bastards who has the real military power.

In December of 2011, Iran shocked the world when it claimed to have landed a U.S. drone that it said was spying in Iranian airspace. An embarrassed Pentagon said that the drone crossed into Iranian airspace from Afghanistan owing to a technical snag. Iran has since said that it possesses six American drones, which it has landed by deploying Iranian communication technology.

In January, 2012, an Iranian court issued a death sentence to an American of Iranian descent convicted on charges of spying for the CIA. Also in January, an Iranian nuclear scientist died in a terrorist bomb blast in northern Tehran when an unidentified motorcyclist attached a magnetic explosive device to the scientist's car. Iran indicated that it believed the United States and Israel were responsible for the killing.

Israel also wants the United States to attack Iran, destroy its nuclear establishments and in the process weaken its military. Washington is not only increasing international pressure on Iran through sanctions, but also encouraging domestic opposition against Ahmadinejad's government within Iran. Washington expected New Delhi to stand with it on Iran issue, but, taking a clear stand, India has politely rejected the American suggestion and instead called for a diplomatic route to break deadlock. Countries like Russia, China and India are apparently choosing standing with Iran over the option of military action.

As U.S. allies, countries like France, Spain, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands and Portugal proposed to stop oil imports from Iran from July onwards. They estimated that Iran could be made to fall in line using such threats. But their policy seems to have boomeranged as Iran has decided to stop crude exports to these countries with immediate effect. By this step, Iran has tried to prove that it is strong enough economically to deflect such threats.
This standoff between the West and Iran is a matter of serious concern in the times of global economic slowdown and the danger of looming recession.

Does Iran treat American threats as mere hollow rhetoric? Economic slowdown has crippled Washington's ability to get involved in another needless war. Perhaps this is the reason why Iran is openly challenging U.S. hegemony.

We would crush Iran just like we did to Iraq.      
  United States of America

 LAND ARMY

 Total Land Weapons: 56,269
 Tanks: 9,573 [2011]
 APCs / IFVs: 26,653 [2011]
 Towed Artillery: 2,163 [2011]
 SPGs: 950 [2011]
 MLRSs: 1,430 [2011]
 Mortars: 7,500 [2011]
 AT Weapons: 8,000 [2011]
 AA Weapons: 2,106 [2011]
 Logistical Vehicles: 267,247

 AIR POWER

 Total Aircraft: 18,234 [2011]
 Helicopters: 6,417 [2011]
 Serviceable Airports: 15,097 [2011]

 NAVAL POWER

 Total Navy Ships: 2,384
 Merchant Marine Strength: 418 [2011]
 Major Ports & Terminals: 21
 Aircraft Carriers: 11 [2012]
 Destroyers: 61 [2012]
 Submarines: 71 [2012]
 Frigates: 26 [2012]
 Patrol Craft: 12 [2011]
 Mine Warfare Craft: 14 [2012]
 Amphibious Assault Craft: 31 [2012]

Many Subway's Do Not Support Veterans Day

SUBWAY restaurants will thank those who have served our country by giving them a complimentary 6-inch sub on Veterans Day,. This is Bull Shit. I went to 4 different Subways in Saint Petersburg FL, None of them were supporting Veterans Day. This is clearly False Advertising. I know that I will never visit another Subway again.

free Six-Inch Sub, Nov. 11, 2012: Select Subway restaurants  will offer a FREE six inch sub or flatbread to military veterans on Veterans Day. This offer is valid only on November 11, 2012 at participating local Subway restaurants, Military ID or proof of service required. Note: Subway Restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available everywhere. 

It is not available nowhere. Every Subway I went did not offer the special.

Help a Soldier, Staff Sgt. Robert Bales

Staff Sgt. Robert Bales sacrifices his life every day he serves in Afghanistan. Like many other soldiers that risk loosing there lives. Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is being charged with 16 counts of murder. I believe it is 16 less terrorist we need to worry about.  If this story is true.  The Fog of War can be very confusing not knowing who the enemy is. Now that America is charging these troops for a couple of mistakes, somethnin needs to be done, it is just not right. When American Fighter Plains bomb  a village e where Terrorists are hiding and women and children die during that bombing campaign. You never hear the polities of the plane being charged for the murders.
A preliminary hearing is under way for the U.S. soldier accused of carrying out one of the worst atrocities of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, a married father of two from Lake Tapps, Wash., is accused of slipping away from a remote outpost in southern Afghanistan early on March 11 with an M-4 rifle outfitted with a grenade launcher to attack the villages of Balandi and Alkozai, in the dangerous Panjwai district of Kandahar Province.
The massacre left 16 dead — nine of them children, and 11 of them members of the same family. Six others were wounded, and some of the bodies set afire
Help support Staff Sgt. Robert Bales 
The Bales family would like to see that Robert Bales gets a fair trial. While the media has brought a spotlight on this investigation outlining the many accusations that have been made, our justice system still remains that 'you are innocent until proven guilty.' The family appreciates any help and support they receive during this time. If you would like to contribute to the Defense Fund, you can utilize our easy and secure credit card form, or you can send check, money order or cash contributions to the address below. Please Note this Contribution IS NOT Tax Deductible.

Staff Sergeant Robert Bales Legal Defense Fund
P.O. Box 7881
Covington, WA 98042 

 

https://www.helpsgtbales.com/

 

Veterans Day (Sunday, Nov. 11) Free Food / Special Offers

This Veterans Day (Sunday, Nov. 11), Olive Garden, Red Lobster and LongHorn Steakhouse, Chhiles, AppleBee's, SubWay, Champps Americanaare and many other restaurantsare   honoring veterans and active-duty military with special offers at all locations across the country.

Veterans and active-duty military can simply show proof of service for dining specials, which includes U.S. Uniform Service Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Service Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Veteran’s Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), DD214 Certificate, Veteran’s Identification Card (VIC), photographed in uniform or wearing uniform or their Canadian equivalent.

2012 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts

Note: We are in the process of tracking down all the 2012 Veterans Day discounts. Check back frequently for updates!
Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks!
Two notes before jumping in:

• Proof of Military Service. Most companies require some form of military ID. These include: a Military ID Card (active/reserve/retired), Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Drivers License with Veterans Designation, Photograph in uniform, be wearing uniform (if your service permits), Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW), DD214, discharge paperwork, or other form of identification. Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.
• Participation. Second, always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are franchises and may have different policies. We will do our best to keep this page updated as we find new info.

2012 Free Veterans Day Meals

Please credit this resource: We are frequently updating this list with new deals and offers for the military community. If you use items this list, please direct your visitors to this page so they can find the most up to date information:

Applebee’s – free meal, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012: Last year, Applebee’s served over one million free meals to military veterans and active servicemembers. Applebee’s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. There will be 7 entrées to choose from, beverage and gratuity not included. Military ID or proof of service required. More.
Bar Louie, Free meal on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. 2012. Active duty military members and veterans can receive a free meal, up to $10 in value, and a free non-alcoholic beverage. Available at all locations, military ID or proof of service is required (source). Find a location near you.
Champps Americana, Nov. 11, 2012. We’re celebrating our Veterans with an All American Meal! All Veterans and Active Military will receive a free burger. Proof of service required. Offer not valid for the Pepperjack Bacon Stack Burger or Kobe Burger. Dine in only, valid at participating locations. More info, Find a location near you.
Chili’s – free meal, Sunday, Nov. 11 2012. Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 7 meals. This offer is available from 11am – 5pm on November 11, 2012 at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Visit their website to find locations.
Denny’s Veterans Day Appreciation Event, Nov. 12 2012. Free all you can eat pancakes from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 for all active, retirees, and veterans with a valid military ID or proof of military service. Offer available in every Denny’s nationwide.
Famous Dave’s – Sunday Nov. 11 2012. Free or discounted meals on Veterans Day. Offer varies by location, please check the Famous Dave’s Veterans Day page or call your local restaurant for more information.
Golden Corral – Free meal, Monday Nov. 12: The 12th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday dinner will is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner. For more information visit http://www.goldencorral.com/military/.

Special thanks to Golden Corral: To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 3.2 million free meals and contributed over $6.1 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization. Amazing!

Hooters – Free Meal, Sunday, Nov. 11 2012. Hooter’s is serving up a free meal to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Get 10 Free Wings – Boneless or Regular, drink purchase required. Offer valid at participating Hooters only; open to all active duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. For more information, visit, www.HootersVeteransDay.com.
Hy-Vee, Free Breakfast, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Free Veterans Day breakfast from 7am – 11am at all Hy-Vee supermarkets with in-store dining. Please call ahead to verify participation, and bring proof of service.
Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut, Nov. 11, 2012. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.
Little Caesars® Pizza, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Little Caesars is honoring the men and women of the United States armed forces this Veterans Day by providing veterans and active military members with a free Crazy Bread® with proof of military status or proof of service at participating stores nationwide. Call ahead to verify participation. Find a location near you.
Lone Star Steakhouse, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Free Appetizer for military members and veterans. Taste of Texas Sampler not included. ID required, please call ahead for verification.
Max & Erma’s, Sunday, November 11, 2012. Participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering military members and veterans a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo, which includes tortilla soup or side Caesar salad, seasoned fries, and chocolate chip cookies. Locations.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – free lunch or dinner, Sunday Nov 11, 2012: McCormick & Schmick’s is celebrating their 14th annual Veteran’s Appreciation Event on Sunday, November 11th. Veterans will be able to choose a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée. Veterans must provide proof of military service. Be sure to contact your local McCormick & Schmick’s as this is valid at participating restaurants only. Also, space is limited and reservations are highly recommended. For more information visit: M&S Veterans Appreciation Event.
Outback Steakhouse – A week of Free Bloomin’ Onions and Cokes Nov. 7 – Nov. 11 2012. Outback Steakhouse is honoring America’s military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola product during the week leading up to Veteran’s Day. This offer is available to Military Personnel with ID. More information.

The Outback understands commitment. For the past two years, The Outback, with the help of their patrons, has donated $2 Million to Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization providing everyday and emergency support for active troops, wounded warriors and their families.

Spaghetti Warehouse, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Buy one entrée, get one free, coupon required. Choose any of 11 Original Recipe Spaghetti entrées and receive a second entrée free. This offer is open to everyone, not just veterans. Download the coupon at their website (available starting Nov. 5th).
Sizzler Restaurants, Nov. 12, 2012. Free lunch served until 4pm. Choice of 3 entrees. Valid with proof of military service. More info and locations.
Subway – Free Six Inch Sub, November 11, 2012. Select SUBWAY® Restaurants will offer a FREE six inch sub or flatbread to military veterans on Veterans Day. This offer is valid only on November 11, 2012 at participating local SUBWAY® restaurants, Military ID or proof of service required. Note: SUBWAY® Restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available everywhere. Please call ahead for participation and times.
Texas Roadhouse – free lunch, Monday Nov. 12, 2012. Every Texas Roadhouse location across the country will participate in the free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces. Choose from one of 10 free meals, plus sides and a drink. Offer good for All veterans – including all active, retired or former U.S. military. ID Required. Find locations.
T.G.I. Friday’s – Free Lunch, Monday Nov. 12, 2012. Valid for all US Military personnel and veterans. Must wear uniform (if permitted by your service) or present military ID or other proof of service. Only valid at participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. More details on TGIFridays.com.
The Olive Garden, Free entrée, Nov. 11, 2012. Offer good for veterans and active duty military, on Sunday, November 11th during regular business hours. Chose from a special menu; all entrées inlcude freshly baked garlic sticks and choice of soup or salad. Off er good in US and Canada, proof of service required. More info.
Tim Hortons – all US locations are offering a free donut to all veterans (check out the Star Spangled donut!).
7-Eleven – Free small Slurpee on Sunday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Offer good to all current and former military members. ID or proof of service required.

Home Depot and Lowe’s Military Coupon Updates

Update: Home Depot and Lowes 10% Military Discount Available Everyday.
Home Depot Military Discount: The Home Depot(R) is offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military, veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off their purchases in honor of Veteran’s Day. The offer is valid on purchases of up to $2,000 for a maximum of $200 and is available at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center locations, Yardbirds and EXPO Design Center(R) locations. The 10% military discount is available everyday for active duty and retirees, but not all veterans. Home Depot makes this offer available to all veterans on most military holidays. You can also find Home Depot discounts online.
Lowe’s Military Discount: Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Nov. 7 – Nov. 11. The discount is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000. To qualify, individuals must present a valid military ID or other proof of service. Excluded from the discount are sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards. Like Home Depot, Lowes offers this discount daily to active duty military members, but not to veterans. However, they extend the offer to military veterans on military holidays. You can also find exclusive discounts at Lowe’s.com.

Free Park Admissions for Veterans Day 2012

Anheuser-Busch Parks. Anheuser-Busch Parks offers Active Duty Service Members free admission for them and up to 3 dependents to any of their parks once a year. Throughout 2012, members of the military and as many as three direct dependents may enter SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with a single-day complimentary admission. The Here’s to the Heroes program is only available to Any active duty, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman. Eligible parks include: Adventure Island, Busch Gardens (Tampa Bay or Williamsburg), SeaWorld (Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio), Sesame Place, and Water Country USA. Not valid at Discovery Cove and Aquatica. Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va. is not included as part of this program. For more information and to register, visit: Free admission summary, and ticket application.
Colonial Williamsburg Free Admission. Colonial Williamsburg offers free weekend-long admission tickets to active-duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, and their immediate dependents from Thursday, Nov. 9 through Monday, Nov. 12th. The complimentary ticket includes admission to Colonial Williamsburg exhibition sites, art museums, and most daytime programs, as well as free parking and use of the shuttle bus system. Tickets are only available at on-site ticket sales locations. Tickets are also available to families of deployed servicemembers. Tickets available on the following dates: Nov. 9-12, 2012.
Fee Free Day at National Parks. To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that areas managed by the National Park Service would not charge entrance fees for Veterans Day weekend – November 10-12, 2012. Everyone is eligible, not just veterans. Over 100 national Parks will be participating in this event.
Historic Jamestowne – Free Admission. The National Park Service commemorates Veterans Day with Fee Free days at Historic Jamestowne November 10-12. Free admission for everyone. See events calendar.
Knotts Berry Farm Military Tribute Days – Free Admission – 2012. Knott’s Berry Farm has an annual Military Tribute event in which they offer military members past and present by offering free park admission. This year the Military Tribute Days run from November 1 – 21 November. Veterans or current serving military personnel plus one guest get in FREE with proper ID presented at Knott’s turnstile (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID). Purchase up to six additional tickets for just $19 each. More info.
Pro Football Hall of Fame – Free Admission, Nov. 3. 2012. Annual Veterans Day Salute, Saturday, November 03, 2012, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM. Any veteran or member of the armed forces and their spouse or a guest will be admitted free of charge to the Hall of Fame for a day-long recognition of US Military veterans. Members of the Blue and Gold Star Mothers will also be eligible for free admission. Veterans and guests also receive a 10% discount in the Hall of Fame Store. There will be a special ceremony beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Hall of Fame’s NFL Films Theater. More information.
San Jacinto Monument and Museum (La Porte, TX). No charge for the military and their families all week. Free admission to the theatre, Observation Floor, and the special exhibit to all veterans and their families. More info.

Bed and Breakfast for Vets

In the third year of the program, B&Bs for Vets has organized over 230 (and counting) participating Bed and Breakfasts and Inns across the US and Canada which will be offering veterans a free night’s stay on November 10th, the night before Veterans Day. This offer is available to both active duty military members and veterans with ID, but space is limited. Each Inn and B&B has at least one room available for this promotion and reservations must be made directly through the participating Inns and B&Bs. For more information visit B&Bs for Vets.

2012 Veterans Day Discounts – Retail Stores & More

Here are some additional Veterans Day Discounts. In all cases, be sure to provide proper ID or proof of service. In addition, some of these stores are franchises, so verify participation before assuming the discount is in place.

• Amazon.com – Free MP3 album download “Veterans Day Honor” This free downloadable album includes 12 songs as performed by the military bands and ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces. Visit Amazon now through Veterans Day to download the album for free (album will be full price again starting Nov. 12).
• Big Lots – 10% off your entire purchase. Offer available to active duty, Guard/Reserve, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members, with valid ID. Please call ahead to verify.
• Cabela’s. Cabela’s is giving their standard employee discount to all US military veterans, active duty military, Guard/Reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel on Nov. 10-11. Discount varies from 5% to 20%, depending on the item.
• Dollar General. 10% discount on entire purchase on Veterans Day. Offer good for all active-duty military, retirees, veterans, Guard/Reserve, & immediate family members. The coupon can be found in the store circular, or by asking an employe. Also good online from Nov 11-13, use Coupon Code VETERANSDAY. More info.
• Free Business Cards and Checks. Get 25 FREE Checks – Choose from 6 different designs or upgrade to premium checks and choose from many more designs. Bonus Offer – Get 250 Free Business Cards! FREE Checks & Business Cards offer.
• Free Car wash, Nov. 11, 2012. Thousands of car washes around the country are offering vets a free car wash on Veterans Day, 2012. Find a list at Grace for Veterans, which helped veterans receive 101,537 FREE Washes on Veterans Day in 2011.
• GameFly: Video game rentals – Gamefly – Free Trial
• Jos. A. Bank Specials: Veterans Day Sale- 1 Day Only! JoS. A. Bank Veterans Day Sale Orders.
• Netflix: One Month Free Trial, coupon code.
• Sports Authority – 15% off all purchases. All Veterans and Military personnel please stop by your local Sports Authority store to receive 15% OFF YOUR ENTIER PUCHSASE on 11.11.11 ONLY! Please show proper identification or proof of service at check-out to receive this special offer.
• Sport Clips – Veterans Day National cut-a-thon and Help A Hero program. Sport Clips is the official haircutter of the VFW and will donate $1 from every haircut during the National Cut-a-Thon to VFW’s Operation Uplink, which provides free phone time to active-duty military personnel and hospitalized veterans. Sports Clips stores also offer a offer a Heroes discount which includes active and retired military. Find a location near you.
• Steve Madden. We’d like to salute our heroes by doubling our everyday military discount of 15% to 30% OFF for Veteran’s Day ONLY. Valid with a form of Military identification (past or present) in Steve Madden stores only (not valid online). *Full priced merchandise only. Find a store near you.
• VA Loan Rates. VA Loans and mortgage rates are currently the lowest they have been in over 50 years.
• $100 for opening new Chase Freedom VISA.

Regional Veterans Day Discounts

There have been multiple request to include local and regional Veterans Day discounts. We are happy to include these in our list. Please use our Contact Page to send us the information. Please be sure to include a link to the website so we can verify it and share it with our readers. If a website is not available, then please use the company e-mail address so we can verify the offer.

• America’s Incredible Pizza Company, Nov. 11th. Free meal Nov. 11th. Not all locations participate. Please call ahead to verify availability, hours and locations.
• Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach, CA), Nov. 11, 2012. Free admission for veterans, military personnel, police officers, and firefighters who show valid service ID. More info.
• Barmuda (Iowa) – free meal (TBA). Barmuda is offering a free meal to all active duty members and veterans in all restaurants. More information.
• Brevard Zoo (Melbourne, FL), Nov. 9-11, 2012. Free Admission to military veterans with proof of service. More info.
• Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse (NY, NJ, PA), Nov. 12, 2012. Veterans Eat Free, with valid military ID or proof of service. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer. Get coupon.
• Des Moines Botanical Center, Nov. 11, 2012. Free admission for active duty, veterans and their families. More info.
• Detroit area Ponderosa, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. All 7 Detroit area Ponderosa Restaurants will offer a free buffet meal for military veterans from open to close. View locations.
• Phoenix Zoo, Friday, Nov 9 – Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Free admission for military members with ID and $4 discount for those in their party.
• San Antonio Symphony and the United States Air Force Band of the West. Free Veterans Day Concert November 11, 2012, beginning at 7 p.m. More info.

2011 Veterans Day Specials (Awaiting Confirmation for 2012)

BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse, Fri. Nov. 11th (2011 – awaiting 2012 update). Complimentary lunch entree or a one topping mini pizza for dinner. Offer valid to all active duty military and veterans, with proof of service. More info.
Fox & Hound and Bailey’s Sports Bar (2011 – awaiting 2012 update). Veterans and Active Duty Military will receive a free item from the 7 under $7 menu. Active military ID, retiree card, or other proof of service required. Visit site for location information.
Twin Peaks, Friday, Nov. 11 (2011 – awaiting 2012 update). Free entrée for service men and women (up to $10). Good for veterans and active service personnel with valid ID or proof of service. Dine in only; gratuity not included. Find a location near you.
Uno Chicago Grill, Friday, Nov. 11 (2011 – awaiting 2012 update). Veteran’s Day Discount: 19.43% discount on their food and non-alcoholic beverage beverages purchases from11/7 through 11/11. Why 19.43%, do you ask? That is the year UNO invented deep dish pizza. Offer good for all military for veterans and active duty military. ID or proof of service required: Show up in uniform (if your service permits), provide military ID, show a picture of yourself in uniform, or have other ID showing proof of service.
Free Hugo® Canes for Veterans (2011). Sam’s Club® locations nationwide will distribute 36,000 Hugo® canes free of charge on November 9th, 10th, 11th, 2011 to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Limited quantities available, while supplies last. Sam’s Club® Membership is not required, but proof of military service may be required. For more information, visit HugoSalutes.com.