Veterans Day

Whether you call it Veterans Day or Armistice Day, the November holiday could surprise you with some unexpected services being shut down on Friday.

Retailers are more likely to offer deals on Veterans Day than shut down for the day. Postal Service](https://fortune.com/company/u-s-postal-service) has the day off, but UPS and [FedEx](https://fortune.com/company/fedex) will conduct business as usual, including deliveries for all divisions. [Nasdaq](https://fortune.com/company/nasdaq) and bond markets remain open. On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, a cease fire (or armistice) went into effect between the Allied nations and Germany, which signaled the unofficial end of World War I. Veterans Day is one of the few holidays that can fall on any given day. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was originally proclaimed in 1919 by Woodrow Wilson and became a legal federal holiday in 1938.

Dozens of companies across the U.S. are offering freebies and discounts to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day.

[free burgers or sandwiches](https://smashburger.com/deals/) to active-duty members, and veterans, all day on Friday. [free meal and non-alcoholic beverage.](https://www.cpk.com/events/veteransday) [a free doughnut](https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/veterans-day-free-donut-2022) from Dunkin' on Friday. [its special menu.](https://www.military.com/discounts/tgifridays-veterans-day-military-discount) [Walt's Favorite Shrimp, fries and coleslaw](https://www.redlobster.com/news-press/press/article/2022/10/24/red-lobster-offers-free-walt-s-favorite-shrimp-fries-and-coleslaw-for-veterans-day) to veterans and active-duty members. [a free doughnut and coffee](https://www.krispykreme.com/offers/veteransday) all day on Friday. [free breakfast combos](https://www.irwendys.com/news/news-details/2022/Wendys-Salutes-Veterans-and-Active-Military-with-FREE-Breakfast/default.aspx) to those with a valid military ID. [free meal from its special menu](https://themilitarywallet.com/olive-garden-military-discount/) — including its never-ending breadsticks. [are offering discounts and freebies](https://www.military.com/discounts) for veterans and active-duty military members this year. [the restaurant's special menu](https://www.hooters.com/military-and-veterans/). [free lunch combos](https://information.littlecaesars.com/en-us/promo/2022-veteransday/?_ga=2.157914426.1891584747.1668112203-1500258369.1668112203) to any veteran or active-duty member. [free tall-sized coffee](https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/starbucks-honors-veterans-military-members-with-free-coffee-on-veterans-day/) to any veteran or active duty member all day long.

Held at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, over 100 attendees heard remarks of appreciation from the Governor and other elected officials and sang songs to pay ...

The day’s observances were hosted at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, the finest of community living centers for Veterans and testimony to the state’s commitment to our military heroes. Governor McKee continues to recognize the service and sacrifice made by Veterans and military families. Held at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, over 100 attendees heard remarks of appreciation from the Governor and other elected officials and sang songs to pay tribute to our nation’s heroes.

“In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation declaring November 11th as a day of 'common purpose' for all Americans to ' ...

I hope all Americans can join together in common purpose to honor these veterans and serve them just as they have served us. With one of the nation’s highest rates of veterans per capita, those who served are woven into the fabric of every town and city across our state. “This sacrifice has resonated in our state from the nation’s earliest days as Maine people have embodied the Dirigo motto and proudly fought for the United States.

Army veteran Ted Mathies asks younger veterans to be more involved in VA benefits and services during Veterans Day ceremony.

17, and they hope to get the community involved. "But, by just signing up, it helps the rest of us." "If they don't enroll in the VA, the rest of us veterans suffer. Garnes explained the U.S. He served as a volunteer with the Marlboro Volunteers. He said he survived cancer three times, crediting the VA medical personnel. Frank Barnes, chaplain of the American Legion Post 166 in Alliance, was the emcee. The change prevented a 21-gun salute and laying of wreaths. There are about 1,500 veterans there. He retired in 2014. If you don't sign up, you don't get that money." If they don't care, we still suffer."

The Kalamazoo County Veterans Day Ceremony was held on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Robert L. Cook Veterans Memorial Plaza in Rose Park.

Veterans, ROTC students, community and University leaders gathered at the Orange County Veterans Memorial for a joint Veterans Day ceremony.

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni celebrated Veterans Day on Friday with a flag raising on the Green, a veterans breakfast, and a group run honoring ...