As a way of saying thank you to military, Brown Bear Car Wash will offer free “Bear Essentials” tunnel car washes to current or former members of the military on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Brown Bear President Vic Odermat said the offer will operate on an honor system and no verification or documentation is required. Drivers should identify themselves as a current or former member of the military to the wash attendant.

See www.brownbear.com for a list of participating tunnel wash locations.

“The event is our way of demonstrating appreciation for those who currently serve our country and have made sacrifices on behalf of all of us,” said Odermat, who founded the company in 1957 and is a U.S. Marine veteran. “It reflects our bond to the communities we serve, including a large armed services presence here.”