Article originally published at Fortune.com.
“The coffee chain is celebrating Veterans Day in a big way.
Starbucks isn’t just giving away free coffee for Veterans Day—it’s giving away free college tuition too.
The coffee chain announced on Monday that its employees who are current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces will now have access to an additional free college tuition benefit that they can extend to a spouse or child.
CEO Howard Schultz said in a statement that the U.S. has an obligation to honor veterans and their families, not just by saying thanking them but by “put[ting] our thanks into action and collectively help[ing] those who are making the transition from military to civilian life.””
In the mean time, get your free Starbucks coffee today!
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