If you are in the military or know anyone in the military...LISTEN UP!

(Do I sound like a Drill Sergeant?)

This is Ken and I am a proud Vietnam veteran, having served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy.

In honor of Veteran's Day, November 11th, we want to honor and support the brave men and women serving our country in our own small way. So we want to make sure all our service men and women know about some great Veteran's Day free offers available to them.

Let's start with a very special offer we've put together with our friend of many years, fellow Vietnam veteran and frequent guest on our national television and radio shows, Matt Lesko.

Matt is THE expert on finding free help and money from a wide variety of government programs. He shows you how to put your tax dollars to work...to YOUR benefit!

We asked Matt to make a very generous offer to honor America's military and their families this year: give all active and former members of the U.S. military and their families FREE access to his website MyAmericanBenefitsPlan.com.

There is normally a fee to use the site, but Matt is making it free for all servicemen November 11th-15th! Just enter the ID Codes USAVET and FREE. 

This site is a one-stop source for anyone, not just the military, looking for advice on finding government money and free services.

"With many of these money programs, being at the head of the line increases your odds exponentially, even when many of them are never advertised at all," according to Lesko.

In addition to the latest information finding and applying for newly-available economic stimulus funds, Matt's site offers videos and interviews with leading experts on government funding and successful individuals who have used government services to make their fortunes.

This is the first time that Matt has ever done this and we thank him! Matt has proven, time after time, that there is a LOT of money for which the military and their families may qualify. The problem is, they simply don't know where to look for this critical, timely information. Now you do!

More Free Offers for Veteran's Day

In addition to this very special Dolans.com offer, we wanted to share a few other freebies being offered to our military members this Veteran's Day.

All National Parks and Forests Free on Veteran's Day

In honor of Veteran's Day, all our national parks and forests will be free, not just to veterans and active service members, but to everyone!

FREE Meal Offers for Veterans and Active Service Members

Here are all the details on three great free meal offers for Veteran's Day:

1. Free meal at Applebees.

All vets and active service members can choose one of six meals free on November 11, 2009 (beverages and gratuity not included) simple by showing proof of military service.

Accepted identification includes U.S Uniform Services ID card, U.S. Services Retired ID card, current Leave and Earnings Statement, a photograph in uniform, wearing a uniform and a citation or commendation.

2. Free meal at McCormick & Schmick's.

For the 11th time, McCormick & Schmick's is offering its annual free meal for military veterans. On Sunday, November 8, 2009, veterans get a complimentary lunch or dinner. All you have to do is present proper identification which includes a VA card, VFW card, discharge papers, DD214 or other Veterans ID.

Please note that McCormick & Schmick's requires you to make a reservation, so call the location nearest you now!

3. Free meal at Golden Corral.

Golden Corral will host a free "Thank You" Dinner on its Military Appreciation Monday for all active and retired service members.

The dinner takes place Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Other freebies on Veteran's Day: free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme and a free Bloomin' Onion and drink at Outback Steakhouse.

So please, spread the word!  Send this article about these free offers to all of your military friends and their families. And be sure you take a moment this Veteran's Day to say thank you to the incredible men and women who serve and protect our country and our freedom!

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