Being a U.S. military veteran also means you were willing to fight and die in service to this country. It meant being separated from friends, family and loved ones. It meant giving up control of your life to others and having to trust your well-being to them. It meant risking life and limb and potential (permanent) injury, either to complete a mission, help your buddies fighting alongside you or just in doing what you were supposed to do. It meant you took an oath to ‘Support and Defend the Constitution of the United States’... and lived up to your part of the bargain. Since there is no longer a military draft in this country, it meant you voluntarily signed up. Read more [...] What It Means to be a Veteran
Being a U.S. military veteran also means you were willing to fight and die in service to this country. It meant being separated from friends, family and loved ones. It meant giving up control of your life to others and having to trust your well-being to them. It meant risking life and limb and potential (permanent) injury, either to complete a mission, help your buddies fighting alongside you or just in doing what you were supposed to do. It meant you took an oath to ‘Support and Defend the Constitution of the United States’... and lived up to your part of the bargain. Since there is no longer a military draft in this country, it meant you voluntarily signed up. Read more [...] 
The White Sox have dedicated this game to all those that serve and protect our Country. On this special day, the White Sox would like to offer specially priced tickets to all past and present members of the military, law enforcement, and fire protection, their families, supporters and friends. White Sox vs. Royals Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 1:10 P.M. 
Local veterans expressed anger on Tuesday after the head of Veteran’s Affairs compared long wait times at VA hospitals to lines for amusement rides and Disney. 
2014 Veterans Day discounts, free meals, deals and sales. As Veterans Day approaches we will continually update this list as restaurant’s and companies announce their Veteran’s Day specials. Typically most announce a week or days before. Veteran’s Day is officially Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Link below.
http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/
Turtle Wax (Chicago area) has been giving free car washes (and a lapel pin) to vets on Veterans Day, so they 
Winter Stand down for homeless veterans. December 13, 2013 at 8AM. Northwest Armory 1551 N KEDZIE CHICAGO IL. 
5th Annual Veterans Job and Benefits Fair. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Although this is a Veterans fair, it is also open to the general public. This resource fair will offer a variety of services from local to federal governments. Service providers and employers will be available to answer questions in the process of programs particular to their industry. 
THE NOSTALGICS Dinner Show and Overnight Package, Saturday, November 9, 2013. Hilton Chicago\Indian Lakes Resort cordially invites you to a night of magic with The Nostalgics, featuring Mike Slatton & Thad Holloway, including a special appearance of the Fabulous Drifters. $199 per couple for dinner and overnight accommodations, $159 per couple dinner only. Call 630.671.5001 for reservations. HALF PRICE FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS. Email info@coalitionofvets.org in time that they have registered, and get a free breakfast. 
Please download the guide, that explains which government services for veterans will be available and which ones will not during the government shut down. Many VA Hospital services will be available; many Regional Office services will not. 
National Women Veterans United
Montford Point Marine Association
SAVE THE DATE & DONATE!
Contact: (312) 458-9130 - To donate, volunteer,
participate as a resource vendor or register as a veteran.
Pre- Veteran’s Day Stand Down
For
Women Veterans
Saturday, October 26, 2013
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location:
MONTFORD POINT MARINE ASSOC.
7011 S. Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL
Resources, Raffles, Clothes, Food etc.
FREE! FREE!
NEED:
New and clean gently used clothes, shoes, belts, purses,