Country Pride and Iron Skillet Restaurants Invite Veterans, Active Duty and Reservist Military to Eat Free on Independence Day

The TA Restaurant Group, a division of TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), invites all active duty military, veterans and reservists with proof of service to enjoy a complimentary meal on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at participating Country Pride or Iron Skillet sit-down restaurants nationwide. Independence Day meals can be enjoyed at more than 170 participating full-service restaurants within TA and Petro Stopping Centers nationwide.

“It is an honor to acknowledge the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country by inviting them to our restaurants to share a meal,” said Tom O’Brien, President and CEO of TravelCenters. “We will also be honoring all of those who gave their life defending our country by preparing Fallen Soldier Tables at our restaurants. A single place setting at an empty table represents the wish that fallen men and women of our armed forces could be present to dine with us. Having set these tables on patriotic days over the last few years in our restaurants, employees at our sites have seen and shared in the emotion and memories of those who lost friends and loved ones while serving. It’s a moving and special experience for everyone,” continued O’Brien.

This July 4th, any veteran, active duty or reservist from the military can receive a complimentary meal of their choice from a special Military Only menu, by simply showing proof of service to their server prior to ordering their meal. Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services ID Card or Retired ID Card; Current Leave and Earnings Statement; Veterans Organization Card; Photograph in uniform; DD214; or Citation or Commendation.

This is the fifth year that TravelCenters is honoring military with free meals in its restaurants on Independence Day. TravelCenters has served more than 36,000 free meals to veterans and active duty military service men and women in the last four years.