Sunday, November 11, 2012
Do you have an important veteran in your life? Share their story here.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Lauren Costa
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Did you or a loved one serve our country? If so, there have got to be some good photos and videos to show it. So, dig through that old shoebox; find that file folder or scroll way down on your profile pictures — they’re bound to be somewhere. Are you a tough sergeant major? Surely, someone in basic training took your picture looking stunning with standard-issue glasses. Whether you were a Marine stationed in California or a soldier in Germany, Patch wants to see your photos and videos, as well as hear your story. Is there a photo showing you serving the veteran community? We want to see that too. Simply upload your photos clicking the “Submit Your Photos” button above the main image and we will feature it in honor of Veterans Day. Make …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round as well as on Veterans Day.
A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Make sure to check below if deals are valid on Sunday (Veterans Day), or both Monday (Veterans Day observed) and Sunday. For military service men and women only: For Everyone to enjoy: Year-Round Discounts Did you know national and local businesses consistently offer discounts to support military families? Click here for a list of businesses nationwide that provide military discounts.
Friday, November 9, 2012
The Veterans Day holiday is Sunday, Nov. 11 and is observed in Rhode Island on Monday, Nov.12.
This Sunday and Monday marks Veterans Day and the observance of the national holiday established in 1926 to honor men and women who have served in the military. Here's a quick round-up of what's open and closed in Coventry. If you know of more businesses that are open or closed, help out your fellow neighbors by leaving them in the comments. Be sure to call ahead to your favorite local businesses before venturing out, just in case they have changed their hours to observe the holiday.
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8:58 am on Sunday, November 11, 2012
my son..just back from Afghanistan and has now changed his station..and my daughter still stationed stateside. more ›