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For Veterans

Who is a veteran?

• Under federal law, a veteran is any person who served honorably on active duty in the armed forces of the United States.
• Discharges marked "general and under honorable conditions"� also qualify.
• Any person who served in the active military, naval or air service of the United States and was discharged from the service due to a service-connected disability or filed a claim and was service-connected for a disability sustained while in the service.
• National Guard and Reserves may be considered veterans if they were deployed under Title 10 (Federal Orders) and complete that deployment and are issued a DD-214 (discharge) under honorable conditions.

Not a Veteran

People who serve in the National Guard and Reserve without a federal deployment are usually not eligible for veterans benefits, unless injured during basic or advanced training or while on weekend drill or the two-week summer training.

Attractions

BUENA PARK: Knott's Berry Farm  
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No longer free, as of 2022 the program charges $ admission for veterans (with ID) and spouse or guest. The offer applies to all U.S. veterans, retired and active military personnel and their spouse (or one guest.)

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
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Veterans Day Free Days 
Cabrillo National Monument
Death Valley National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lava Beds National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument
Pinnacles National Monument
Sequoia National Park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Yosemite National Park

LONG BEACH: Veterans Day FREE admission November 11, 2023, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Aquarium of the Pacific.  FREE for veterans, military personnel with service ID. Otherwise, general admission, free for Aquarium members. Advance reservations required. Limited capacity.. Info (562) 590-3100, ext. 0 aquariumofpacific.org

Free food or meals

Restrictions apply - check with individual restaurants to confirm participation before going!

Applebee's Free Meal, November 11, 2023 - here's the link to Veteran's Day Free Meals
applebees.com
over 100 locations
Free meal from a limited offer menu to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veterans Day Military ID or proof of service required.

BJ's Brewhouse November 10-11, 2023
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Veterans Day! Receive a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with a minimum purchase of $11.95. Valid Saturday, 11/11/2023 for dine-in only. Offer not valid for Pizookie Trio or Pizookie  Party Platter. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS OR DISCOUNTS. Must present Military ID or other proof of service. No cash value. Tax and gratuity not included. Current and former military who dine on 11/11/2023 can receive a free appetizer coupon on their next visit ($14.95 purchase required)‡.

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que November 11, 2017
lucillesbbq.com
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Personal Size Southern Fried Chicken Complimentary meal for all active duty military and veterans* We have two complimentary entrees for you to choose from: • Lucille’s Original Pulled Pork Sandwich and one swoon-worthy side • Personal size Lucille’s Southern Fried Chicken and two swoon-worthy sides Visit us Friday, November 10, or Saturday, November 11, and present your military ID card or proof of service to your server. *Offer valid for dine in only. Limit one per active duty military personnel and veterans. No purchase necessary. Not valid for online orders or through any third party delivery service. Not valid with any other offer. Must show proof of service or Military ID.

California locations:  Brea | Long Beach - Towne Center | Torrance | Orange | Temecula | Lake Forest | Tustin | Long Beach - Marina | Rocklin | Cerritos | Rancho Cucamonga | Chino Hills | Culver City | Valencia | Concord | West Covina | Bakersfield | Woodland Hills | Santa Ana | Montebello

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant November 5, 2017 
 mccormickandschmicks.com
Veterans Day is an opportunity for M&S to honor those who have served our country.  Veterans of the U.S. Military, National Guard, Gold Star Parents, and Gold Star Spouses can enjoy a select half-priced entrée on Sunday, November 12, 2023.   VETERANS DAY MENU
SUGAR & SPICE CEDAR PLANKED SALMON Roasted Butternut Squash Puree / Toasted Farro Risotto / Blistered Brussels Sprouts 14.75 CRACKED BLACK PEPPER OPEN BLUE COBIA Roasted Beets / Pancetta Lardons / Winter Greens / Horseradish Cream 18 CRAB & SHRIMP STUFFED SALMON Seasonal Vegetables / Mashed Potatoes 17.50 CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI Linguini / Garlic / White Wine / Fresh Herbs 13.75 CHESAPEAKE BUTTERMILK FRIED SHRIMP Chesapeake Fries / Cocktail Sauce 12.50 HERB GRILLED CHICKEN Mashed Potatoes / Seasonal Vegetables 13.25 CRAFT BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS Alaska Cod / Chesapeake Fries / Tartar Sauce 12.25 CHOICE CENTER CUT TOP SIRLOIN* (9OZ.) Mashed Potatoes 18.50 MAKE IT A 3 COURSE FOR $15 CHOICE OF SOUP/SALAD Mixed Green Salad Caesar Salad Cup of Clam Chowder CHOICE OF DESSERT Seasonal Cheesecake Chocolate Silk Pie Crème Brûlée
*Valid on purchase of select entrées for dine-in only. Not valid on alcoholic beverages or retail purchases. Not valid with any other discount. Tax and gratuity are not included. Valid only on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Must show valid ID. Not available at McCormick&Kuleto's. Reservations Are Strongly Recommended.
California locations:
Anaheim: McCormick & Schmick's Grille 321 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 714.535.9000
Berkeley: Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto 1919 Fourth St. Berkeley, CA 94710 510.845.7771
El Segundo: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks 2101 Rosecrans Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245 310.416.1123
Irvine: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks 2000 Main Street Irvine, CA 92614 949.756.0505
Roseville: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks 1194 Roseville Parkway Roseville, CA 95678 916-960-4875
San Diego: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks 675 L Street At The Omni Hotel San Diego, CA 92101 619.645.6545
San Francisco: McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood & Steaks 900 North Point St. (Corner of Beach and Larkin) San Francisco, CA 94109 415.929.1730
San Jose: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks 170 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 408.283.7200