Here are some of the business places that are offering freebies or discounts for Veterans on or around Veterans Day.

http://themilitarywallet.com/

http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/stores-restaurants-offer-veterans-free-food-discounts-coupons-on-veterans-day-monday-november-110913

http://www.wral.com/updated-veteran-s-day-freebies-and-deals/13089689/

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/food_department/Ten-hut-Free-meals-on-Veterans-Day.html

Veterans Day 2013 freebies are being offered at restaurants and retailers in  order to honor every American veteran.

In 2013, Veterans Day will fall on November 11, which is this Monday. Some  cities are reported as having the “the biggest  Veterans’ Day parade in 72 years.” But while parades are amazing some people  might just want to enjoy time with family with some Veterans Day 2013  freebies.

Keep in mind that you will need a military identification, retiree card or  proof of service to obtain the Veterans Day deals. And if you plan on  going to a restaurant you might want to make a reservation or show up early  because they tend to be overly crowded compared to any normal Monday night.

Free Snacks And Desserts

While not a free meal, some people may just want a snack earlier in the day.  Dunkin’ Donuts and Tim Horton’s will be giving away free doughnuts. You can nab  free crazy bread at Little Ceasar’s, all you can eat pancakes from Denny’s, an  appetizer from Lone Star Steakhouse, or a slurpee from 7-11. Outback Steakhouse  is offering free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola products from November 8 through  November 11.

Restaurants

Every year various restaurants tend to offer either a free desert or a whole  entree in honors of veteran. But such Veterans Day deals often come with  limitations on selection. Applebees, Bar Louie, Boston Market, Champps  Americana, Chili’s, Famous Dave’s, Golden Corral, Hooters, McCormick &  Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, and Olive Garden are all offering free meals at  any time of the day. Free lunches only are being offered at Texas Roadhouse and  TGI Fridays.

Sizzler, Spaghetti Warehouse, and Uno Chicago Grill are a little different,  offering a buy one meal, get one free deal. So be sure to bring friends and  family!

Theme Parks And Recreation

Anheuser-Busch Parks, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Pro Football Hall of  Fame are all offering free admission. All 100 national parks operated by the  Federal government will be free on Veterans Day 2013.

There are some limitations on the Anheuser-Busch theme parks. The offer is  not valid at Discovery Cove and Aquatica, or at Christmas Town at Busch Gardens  in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Retailers And Other Veteran’s Day Deals

Big Lots, Dollar General, and The Buckle are all offering a flat 10 percent  discount for Veteran’s Day 2013. Kmart has a VETERANSDAY coupon code for an  extra 5 to 10 percent off. Sports Authority is doing 15 percent of all  purchases. The best deal is JC Penny’s, which has a 20 percent in-store discount  from November 6 to November 11. Customers can print a copy of the coupon online to receive their in-store military discount.

Amazon is offering a free downloadable album “Veterans Day Honor” which  includes 12 songs as performed by the military bands and ensembles of the U.S.  Armed Forces. Sam’s Club is offering free Hugo canes from November 9 through 11  to veterans in need of mobility assistance. Yankee Candle is offering Buy 2, Get  2 on all large jars and tumblers.

Read more at http://www.inquisitr.com/1023012/veterans-day-2013-freebies-offer-deals-and-free-meals-at-restaurants/#09K1iLBygXzqVcM2.99

David Ludtke sent me some pictures from the 60’s era. THANK YOU DAVID.

They were taken in my days over there, great memories of good buddies and good times.

they are posted on the Pictures Video & More TAB then under 60’s era TAB.

enjoy and if you can put names to some of them leave a comment or let me know and I will update the pictures.

I posted this on the Arrival/Departure page under comments.
This might come in VERY handy for someone.

I have added a new TAB for VP40 members only.

I will be sending an email to all current VP40 members.

If you do not have an email I will send you a snailmail letter.

This will provide you with the infomation needed to login to

our site and access the Members pages.

This is restricted to VP40 members only.

The rest of our site is available to the general public.

I received an email today with this youtube link. Please watch it, I found it very moving.

Viet Nam POWs – 40 years later
 
No matter what one thinks of Nixon now – watch this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=LemllfcAY8A&sns=em

Guy Fisk

thanks to Roland Edmunds for lending me his VP40 1956-1957 Cruisebook. I have scanned it and posted it on our web site.

You can find it under the PLAN of the DAY TAB , look on the right side under LINKS.

It is in PDF format. It is also a large file so be patient, it may take a minute or 2 to load for you.

enjoy it. If anyone has other cruisebooks I have not posted on our web site, let me know and either send them to me digitized or send me the book.

I would like to have ALL of VP40’s Seaplane ERA cruisebooks on our web site.

I will return your book to you.

Guy Fisk

For those of you who are retired from the Military/Gov.

Retirees and Annuitants,

You will continue to receive your pay on time during this government shutdown.

Military retirees and annuitants are not paid from Continuing Resolution Act (CRA) appropriations. Therefore, your payments are not affected by this shutdown.

For more information, please visit

http://www.dfas.mil/pressroom/govtshutdown.html

Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.dfas.mil/pressroom/govtshutdown/crafaq

Kevin Hart
Deputy Director, Retired and Annuitant Pay
_________________________________________________
Delivered by Defense Finance and Accounting Service

I received an email and pictures from Tony Lazzaretti and I posted them on the PICTURES VIDEO  & MORE/MISC PHOTO’S tab.

If anyone can correct the names with their picture placement please let me know.

Guy

I am sending out this plea to ALL VP40 members.

We have been able to keep our active roster above board, (more new members than deceased members) for a long while,

BUT as of now 9/2013 we have more members dying  than we have new members joining. I realize that we are getting a bit older,

but we as a group will have to concentrate on recuiting new members or we will cease to exist as a group, and our reunions will be held in the back seat of a minivan.

I am sure that we can all remember a few people who served with us in VP40, just write their names down

and try and find out where they are presently, and recruit them to join our group. The internet is a GREAT way to do this. Also call your former shipmates

and let them help in your search. We are now below 300 active members, so I know there are a lot of shipmates that could join us if they know of our exsistance

and are contacted. If you cannot contact them , please call me (828-654-7812), email me ([email protected]) or leave a comment on our web site , so that someone can help you in your search.

I thank you in advance for your efforts in this endeavor.

Guy Fisk

I was informed by Herb Montgomery that another member pased away.

Leon Peachie  passed away on 9/23/2013. He was an AO1 and in VP40 from 1952-1953.

I will post his obituary when I receive it.