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Veterans Day 2022: Local freebies for service members and community ceremonies

By WHIO Staff
By WHIO Staff

News Center 7 would like to thank all veterans and currently active servicepeople for their diligence and sacrifice in protecting this nation.

To show our thanks, WHIO has compiled a comprehensive list of all the freebies and celebrations available in your local area on November 11th.

These free goods and services are only available to veterans or active-duty service members.

RESTAURANT

Bob Evans

  • Freebie: Free meal from 10 “farm-fresh” options
    • The options are Country Biscuit Breakfast, The Classic Breakfast, Banana Berry Oatmeal, Sunrise, The Mini Sampler, Brioche French Toast, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Buttermilk Hotcakes, Bowl of Rolled-Oat Oatmeal, and Down-Home Country-Fried Steak.
  • Where: Locations available on their website

Casey’s

Clean Eatz

  • Freebie: Free Grab-N-Go meal from 30 to 50 different meal options
    • Guests will have a large range of protein choices from beef to seafood. Vegan options are also available. The meals will come frozen so that veterans can come and leave with a free meal for later. However, staff will heat the meal if the customer chooses to dine-in.
  • Where: Locations available on their website

Dunkin’ Donuts

Gold Star

Roosters

CAR WASH

Flying Ace Express Car Wash

  • Freebie: Free top tier “The Flying Ace” wash valued at $15
    • The car wash includes “Sky Foam, Carnauba Hot Wax, Enviro-Soft Wash, Pure Water Rinse, Super Wheel Brite, Wheel Blaster, Turbo Jet Dry, Triple Foam Bath, Underbody Clear Coat Protectant, Rain Shield, and Magic Tire Shine.”
  • Where: Locations available on their website

Mike’s Carwash

  • Freebie: Free top tier “Ultimate Wash” valued at $20
    • The car wash includes “Mike’s Best Wash” and “FastWax, Wheel Bright, and Underbody and Tire Shine”
  • Where: Locations available on their website

HAIRCUT

Sport Clips Haircuts

CEREMONY

Cedarville University

  • The ceremony will include:
    • Wind Symphony’s musical performance
    • Lunch for veterans
    • Dr. Jonathan Burson, assistant professor of finance and an Air Force veteran, opening speech
    • Dr. Daryl Smith, associate professor of management and an Air Force veteran, closing speech and prayer
  • Free and open to the public. Reserved parking will be available for veterans in front of the Callan Athletic Center. The event will also be live-streamed and available through the Cedarville University Chapel Archive
  • Where: Dixon Ministry Center
  • When: 10 a.m.

City of Centerville

  • The ceremony will include:
    • Color guard presentations from Centerville VFW Post 9550, Centerville Police Department, and Washington Township Fire Department Honor Guards
    • Centerville Community Band’s musical performance
    • Wreath laying ceremony
    • Centerville Mayor Brooks Compton’s speech
    • A keynote address by Col. Ariel Batungbacal, Commander of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
    • Special surprise for a local veteran.
  • Where: Veterans Memorial at Stubbs Park.
  • When: 11 a.m.

City of Kettering

  • The ceremony will include:
    • The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. posting the colors
    • Fairmont High School’s Symphonic Chorale’s musical performance
  • Where: Delco Park Veterans Memorial Plaza
  • When: 11 a.m.

City of Trotwood

  • Where: Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center
  • When: 11 a.m.

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care

  • The recognition ceremony will feature Miss Ohio singing “National Anthem” and “God Bless America,” a luncheon, and the following gifts for veterans:
    • Certificate
    • “Items of Honor Bag”
      • A small star from a retired flag
      • A rose
      • A poem
      • A flag pin
  • Where: Lincoln Park in Kettering
  • When: 11 a.m.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum

  • National Veterans Memorial and Museum is partnering with VetsAid to present special guest speakers:
    • Joe Walsh, Gold Star Family Member, founder of VetsAid and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend (The James Gang, Eagles and more)
    • Drew Carey, U.S Marine Corps Veteran and host of “The Price is Right”
    • David Kim, U.S. Army (Retired), “Military Times” Veteran of the Year and CEO of the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
  • Free tickets are available online for in-person attendance. The ceremony will also be available for live-stream on their Facebook and YouTube where it will remain for later viewing.
  • Where: Great Hall
  • When: 11 a.m.

Some businesses may require a form of military identification. Examples of qualifying IDs are:

  • U.S. Uniformed Services ID card or U.S. Uniformed Services Retired ID card
  • Any veterans’ organization membership card (VFW, American Legion, etc.)
  • Military commendation, leave or earnings statement
  • Photograph in uniform
  • Servicepeople in uniform

For more specific terms and conditions for each offer, you can visit the company’s website.

We will update this page throughout the day as more promotions are released.


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