Veterans day

Only a third of elderly veterans are receiving the full health care benefits they're entitled to, according to the government, and Aid and Attendance is among the most overlooked. For those who qualify, the nearly $2,000 a month it provides could be godsend -- if they know to apply.

As a salute to those who have served our country, on Friday, many restaurants and other businesses are offering freebies to active military and veterans for Veterans Day. In many cases, you'll need military ID or proof of service; other deals apply to civilians too. Dig in and enjoy. That's an order!

About 1.5 million of nearly 22 million troops who have served are women. But recent military conflicts, including those in Iraq and Afghanistan, show that upon returning home, female veterans don't always get the support they need to reintegrate into society.

Veterans Day may honor those who served in our military, but many vets aren't getting the honor they deserve on a day-to-day basis. In fact, only one-third of elderly veterans are receiving the health care coverage promised by Uncle Sam, according to the government. The paperwork can be daunting...

Here are the top Veteran's Day military freebies and discounts in honor of the Nov. 11, 2010 holiday. Some of the best military freebies include admission to Sea World, free stays at local B&Bs, and many, many free meals. The freebies start as early as Nov. 7 and continue through the year,...

Get a coupon for 10-20% off at Sears when you donate a blanket in stores as part of Operation Rescue, a drive to provide veterans with blankets. Gently used blankets are being accepted in select stores through Feb. 18, 2010. You will get one coupon for each blanket you donate. The coupon is good...

When it comes to holidays, Veterans' Day really gets the short end of the stick. Wedged between the sugar shock of Halloween and the tryptophan coma of Thanksgiving, celebration of the eleventh day of the eleventh month usually involves department store sales and the occasional wreath at the local...

There are tons of great food freebies for Veteran's Day this Wednesday, Nov. 11. If you have served, you stand to get multiple free meals and treats! Just remember to bring proper identification, including U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services, Retired Identification...

Today we celebrate Veterans Day, to honor the millions of Americans who put the well-being of their country before personal gain, and without whom we could not enjoy the freedoms that cannot be bought, no matter how much money we have. This is a good day to remember that the economic problems we...