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Businesses offer discounts, free meals to veterans Holiday spirit starts early for one Reservist

Veterans Day 2020 is on Wednes- active-duty service members get a Denny’s locations, 5 a.m.-noon, Lucille’s BBQ: Veterans and active Royalty members are being offered
day, Nov. 11. Many businesses and free order of 10 boneless wings and Nov. 12. duty military will enjoy 20 percent a free Tavern Double Burger and By Natalie Stanley In 2016, Fishell and his volunteers were able
organizations are continuing a long- fries on Nov. 11. The offer is avail- Famous Dave’s: Military personnel off in the month of November, with Bottomless Steak Fries anytime Nellis AFB, Nev. to deliver the toys directly to the children and
standing tradition in offering free able for dine-in or takeout. and veterans are being offered a proof of service (excludes Thanks- between Nov. 11-30 for dine-in or he said the look on their faces was priceless.
meals and discounts to veterans. Chili’s Grill & Bar: All veterans free meal on Nov. 11 at participat- giving Day and Thanksgiving to-go. The holidays are a time of giving and for “It was really cool to see the direct impact,”
Due to COVID-19 however, and active duty military personnel ing locations only. Valid for dine- menu items). Starbucks: Veterans, military Master Sgt. Caleb Fishell, 926th Aircraft Main- he said. “You would never guess they were fight-
some organizations are now offering can get a free meal from a special in, to go and online ordering. Use Old Country Buffet: Active duty, service members and military tenance Squadron unit training manager at ing an illness, they were running around like
discounts to veterans all the time, menu on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, code VETERAN for online orders. reserve, or retired military per- spouses get a free tall (12-oounce) Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Giving back to local normal, wanting to open toys.”
instead of their regular Veterans 2020, at all participating Chili’s Not valid for call-in orders. Proof of sonnel in uniform or with a valid hot brewed coffee at participating
Day discounts. These adjustments Grill and Bar restaurants. Available military service is required. Please ID receive 15 percent discount on stores on Nov. 11. Las Vegas families has been something he’s been Over the years, Fishell has encouraged his
help veterans take advantage of the for in restaurant only. Please call call ahead to your local Famous Military Mondays (Every Monday Texas Roadhouse: is handing out involved with since 2012. Airmen to be a part of the process, hoping it
discounts offered, while avoiding ahead to your local Chili’s restau- Dave’s for details. including Memorial Day) at Old vouchers for a free meal to all Vet- It all began when an Airman at the 926th will show them how just a little time can make
the usual Veterans Day crowds. rant if you have any questions about Golden Corral: On Nov. 11, 2020 Country Buffet. Be sure to ask your erans and Active Duty military Wing was going through a cancer battle and a huge impact.
Before visiting one of the res- your Veterans Day meals. from 5-9 p.m., Golden Corral offers server for more details. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Veterans wing leadership wanted to show their support “Just the smallest donation goes a long way,”
taurants listed, please contact them Claim Jumper: This year on Vet- a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for Outback Steakhouse: All service- Day. Vouchers will be distributed by donating to the community, specifically to he said. “People don’t realize putting a can of
directly to make sure they are par- erans Day, Claim Jumper locations military veterans, retirees, and ac- men and women receive 10 percent in the parking lots at Texas Road- kids with cancer. food in a box or donating a toy can bring some-
ticipating in this year’s discount are offering a free meal for veter- tive duty members. off their check all day, every day, house locations.
programs. ans. You’ll also get a $5 discount for IHOP: Free Red, White and Blue with valid ID. Call or visit your Wienerschnitzel: Wienerschnitzel Fishell volunteered to spearhead a toy dona- one to tears.”
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant: your next visit. The free meal you pancakes. All active duty and veter- nearest location for details. is giving eligible veterans and ac- tion for a local nonprofit and, along with other Fishell is also involved in gathering donations
Veterans and active-duty military can get can be anything from their ans are invited to come in and enjoy Pilot-Flying J: All active-duty and tive duty customers a chili dog, wing members, arranged to deliver the donated for local nonprofits that help homeless school
can choose one free entrée from the special Veterans Day menu, which Free Red, White, & Blue Pancakes retired military veterans get a free small fries and a small Pepsi. Proof toys to make the children’s holiday brighter. children with food and other necessary supplies.
Veterans Day menu on Nov. 11 at you’ll receive when you visit the on Nov. 11, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. breakfast including a coffee, Mon- of service is required. “The whole purpose was to help the burden of While COVID-19 precautions will change
select locations. restaurant. Veterans must show of- Little Caesars: Veterans and active day through Sunday, Nov. 9-15 at Yard House: Veterans and active treatment, especially during the holidays,” said the way Fishell and his team gather and deliver
Applebee’s: Veterans and active- ficial verification of their service to military members can visit Little Pilot and Flying J locations. The duty military guests get a com- Fishell. “I’m sure the last thing the families in their donations this year, it won’t bring an end
duty military receive a free meal take advantage of this Veterans Day Caesars from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offer is available via the app. plimentary appetizer on Nov. 11.
from a limited menu at participat- free meal. Tax and gratuity aren’t Nov. 11 for a free $5 Lunch Combo. Red Lobster: Veterans and active Please visit the Yard House website that situation are thinking about is toys.” to the holiday spirit.
ing Applebee’s on Nov. 11. Dine-in included, this is for dine-in only, This Veterans Day free meal in- duty military can receive a free or contact your nearest location Although Fishell and his team weren’t able Seeing the impact on the kids and the non-
only. and casino locations are excluded cludes four slices of Little Caesars appetizer or dessert from a select for details. to interact directly with the children the first profit program leaders is what motivates Fishell
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: from the offer. Detroit-style DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish menu on Nov. 11, 2020, with a valid 7-Eleven: Active-duty, retired, vet- year, the experience was so impactful he has to keep serving his community and empowering Air Force photograph by Natalie Stanley
On Nov. 11, all current and former Denny’s – Nov. 12, 2020: All pizza, plus a 20-ounce drink. Just military ID or proof of service. The eran, Guard, reservists and family been gathering toys and other gifts every holiday others to get involved. Master Sgt. Caleb Fishell, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s unit
military members receive a free veterans and active duty service present proof of service, which can offer will be available for dine-in members who are Veterans Advan- season since. “I just don’t want to see this fail,” he said. “All training manager, poses with toys he plans to donate to a local nonprofit,
entree up to $14.95, plus a free Dr. members with a valid military ID include an ID card with a veteran only. tage and 7Rewards members, can “I love it, even when you can’t see it, you know it takes is one good cause to change someone’s Oct. 29, 2020, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Fishell has been giving back to
Pepper beverage. Dine-in only. or DD 214 receive a free Build Your designation, a DD-214 form, or a Red Robin: Veterans and active receive a free coffee or Big Gulp on local Las Vegas families since 2012.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans and Own Grand Slam at participating current military-issued ID card. duty military who are Red Robin Veterans Day. you’re helping somebody in need,” he said. world.”

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