Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies

 

Restaurants

Abuelo’s Mexican Food - Abuelo’s offerings vary by region, be sure to call ahead to see what the discounts or freebies are included.

Applebees - All veterans and active duty military eat free from a limited menu at Applebee’s on Veterans Day.

Chili’s —…

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Coalition of companies vows to hire 25,000 veterans, spouses

A coalition of packaged goods companies has pledged to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses over the next two years as part of White House initiatives to aid military families.

I hate missing you

I hate how in a neutral place that does not belong to you or I that You come into it one time and when you leave it feels empty with out your presence 

I miss the random touches

Hugs, kisses

I miss being able to turn to you and just blurt out my random thoughts 

I miss creeping on you 

I miss cuddling 

I hate not being able to get one more , just one more 

One more kiss

One more hug

One more…

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What an emotional roller coaster my daughter has been on.  She has been in the DEP since last April.  In August her recruiter booked her a job in the medical field and she was to leave on November 1st.  I have never seen her happier.  Well about two weeks after she signed her contract, she was notified that she couldn't have that job because she didn't  take HS Chemistry.  She has been so depressed and sad since then.  Others were getting jobs and she was still waiting.  Yesterday was the…

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California military students get some relief.

Governor Signs Bill Ensuring Military Children Receive Excused Absences

Cinderella’s Closet is operated by the

Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club 

All Military ID card holders - Spouses (and daughters) can borrow a dress for their special occasion FOR FREE! All we ask is that it is returned Dry…

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A 2010   New England Journal of Medicine   study found that   among women whose husbands were deployed, 36.6% had at least one mental health diagnosis,   as compared with 30.5% of women whose husbands were not deployed. If you’re a military spouse who is suffering visit:   …

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I don't know about you but here at our house sharing the responsibility of disciplining our 7 children is almost impossible. My husband is Active Duty National Guard and is gone probably close to 90% of the time, leaving me to basically raise the kids on my own for the most part. I'm cool with that...after 16 years of marriage you learn to work these things out BUT...sometimes we don't agree on how to discipline the children. He wants to have his say because he's the head of the family, and…

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Program Gives Spouses Career Options

 

Military Spouse Job Board

Do you know a D.C. active duty or retired military serviceman or woman who inspires you?



Chevrolet has long been a proud supporter of military men and women, as a producer of materials during WWII and through the military discounts the company offers servicemen and women today.



In an effort to continue to recognize and thank those who serve our country, the Driving the Northeast team is celebrating active duty (including full-time servicemen/women, reserves, ROTC, etc.)… Continue