Land of the "free"

In an earlier item, we noted that national perception of servicemembers was quite different on either side of the Atlantic Puddle.

Reinforcing that notion are a variety of announcements now being made as America closes in on their Veterans' Day.
Free restaurant meals are available at one chain. Free usage of outdoor recreation can be found elsewhere.
One supermarket in Oregon is offering a long-running discount for military families.
One state has made special license tags available for families of those killed in action.
And military brides can get their bridal gowns for free.
Hard to imagine any of those in the UK.

By: Widow 6-7