Veterans Day 2025: Field Guide for My Brothers and Sisters in Arms
Video: "Powerful Veterans Day Video" Shared courtesy of ConEquip Parts & Equipment (YouTube, 2019)
Original creator unknown — a timeless tribute to all who served. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHG_TA1T5mg
AIRMEN, MARINES,
SAILORS, COAST GUARDSMEN,
AND SPACE GUARDIANS
WHO HELD THE LINE — THIS DAY IS YOURS.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
SEMPER FIDELIS
10 NOVEMBER 1775 – 10 NOVEMBER 2025
THE FEW. THE PROUD. THE MARINES.
Veterans Day 2025: Miami-Dade Field Guide
Declassified 10 NOV 2025 @ 1423 EST — one retired Army Chief to every service member in the 305.
To every Soldier who marched the miles, Airman who owned the skies, Marine who stormed the beaches, Sailor who ruled the seas, Coast Guardsman who guarded our shores, and Guardian who watches from above — this guide is for ALL of you. Every branch. Every era. Every sacrifice.
Chief Aponte (CW4, U.S. Army Retired) ran the recon, confirmed every grid, cut the noise. Below is your locked-and-loaded battle plan for 11 NOV 2025 in Miami-Dade County. Zero ghosts. All confirmed kills.
Field Order: Bring proof of service. Call ahead. Stay frosty. Deals shift faster than 836 traffic.
First Watch: Breakfast Missions (0500–1000)
Hot chow at dawn — no charge, just respect.
| JOINT | FREE GRUB | INTEL |
|---|---|---|
| DENNY’S | Build Your Own Grand Slam | 5 a.m.–noon • Every Miami-Dade location locked in |
| IHOP | Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes | 7 a.m.–2 p.m. • All 305 stores |
| CRACKER BARREL | Sunrise Pancake Special | Cutler Bay + Kendall • 25% off military gear thru 11 NOV |
Midday Ops: Chow Time (1100–1500)
Link up with your brothers and sisters — plates on the house.
| JOINT | FREE MEAL | INTEL |
|---|---|---|
| APPLEBEE’S | Full entrée + drink | Aventura → Homestead |
| CHILI’S | Crispers / Oldtimer | Dolphin Mall hits capacity 1130 |
| TEXAS ROADHOUSE | Voucher good thru 30 NOV | Parking-lot distro starts 1100 |
| OLIVE GARDEN | Endless breadsticks + entrée | Doral waitlist opens 1030 |
| SONNY’S BBQ | Pulled-Pork Big Deal | Hialeah • Doral • Kendall |
| FLANIGAN’S | Joe’s Meal w/ bev | Every green shirt in the county |
| LIME FRESH | Entrée + $50 Challenge Coin | Coral Gables • Dadeland • Midtown • South Miami |
Quick Strike: Grab-and-Go (Anytime)
Moving target? These won’t slow you down.
| JOINT | FREE GEAR | INTEL |
|---|---|---|
| STARBUCKS | Tall coffee | Vets + spouses • Drive-thru ready |
| FREDDY’S | Combo card thru 31 DEC | Doral + Kendall |
| POLLO TROPICAL | ¼ Chicken + 2 sides | Military Tuesday double-dip |
| TIJUANA FLATS | Entrée w/ bev | Kendall • Doral • Miami Lakes ONLY |
You wore the uniform when the nation called.
You stood the watch in the dark, the heat, the cold, the storm.
You came home quieter than you left.
Today we toast the Marines on their 250th.
Tomorrow, the 305 stands at attention for every Soldier, Airman, Marine, Sailor, Coast Guardsman, and Guardian who ever served.
Bring the ID. Bring the stories. Bring your people.
We’ve got the tab.
Until then… stay proud, stay loud, and keep the fire burning.
Chief Aponte
CW4, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Chief Aponte… OUT.
