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Campus events and local restaurants honoring former Armed Forces members on Veterans Day

Veterans Day

U.S. flags fly over war veterans' tombstones at Golden Gate National Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, in San Bruno, Calif. The U.S. celebrates Veterans Day Tuesday in honor of those who have served in the nation's military. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

 Marcio Jose Sanchez, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Here are two campus events and nine restaurants honoring those who have served in the Armed Forces on Veterans Day Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Campus events to honor veterans 

1. Veterans Day Ceremony

OU's Reserve Officers' Training Corps will do the color guard presentation and OU President David Boren will make remarks to honor veterans.

When: 8 a.m.

Where: Parrington Oval Lawn

2. Military Appreciation Cookout

Veterans can get food at a cookout sponsored by the Veteran Support Alliance to show appreciation for those who served in the Armed Forces.

When: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Robertson Hall lawn

Restaurants serving free* food to veterans

*Most meals are from a limited menu, or only some menu items are free. Check each restaurant’s website for a complete guide to eating free on Veterans Day. Many places require a military ID. Make sure to call restaurants ahead of time to verify that they’re participating in the Veterans Day promotion.

1. Applebee’s

500 Ed Noble Parkway, Norman

2. Olive Garden

117 Ed Noble Parkway, Norman

3. Chili’s

3009 William Pereira, Norman

4. Red Lobster

302 N Interstate Dr., Norman

5. Denny’s, 5 a.m. to noon

1617 SW 74th St, Oklahoma City

6. Outback Steakhouse

860 N. Interstate Dr., Norman

7. Texas Roadhouse, lunch only

1109 Interstate 240 Service Rd., Oklahoma City

8. Red Robin

1050 Ed Noble Parkway, Norman

9. Starbucks

225 W. Boyd St, 900 Asp Ave., 820 W. Main St, Norman

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