ARMED FORCES WEEK: Mission BBQ offers free sandwich to military

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It is Armed Forces Week and a national barbecue chain is honoring each branch of the military, each on a different day.

Mission BBQ, which has a location on South College Road in Wilmington, is giving a free sandwich to active duty members and veterans of a different branch every day.

Monday, it’s members of the Army. Tuesday is the day for Marines. Wednesday is for the Navy. Members and veterans of the Air Force get a free sandwich Thursday. Friday will honor the Coast Guard.

On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. any active duty or veteran from any branch can get a free sandwich.