(ABC 6 News) — A local barber shop is giving thanks to veterans by providing free hair cuts to area vets.

The owner, Nick Richards, is a vet and says the least they can do is give a little something back to those who have done so much. The idea goes back to before the business even opened.

The free haircuts also gave veterans a chance to come together and share stories; an opportunity they tend to lose after they leave the military.

The goal was to reach 45-50 haircuts by the end of the day.