Now is a great time for military members and families to start planning your 2013 vacation. If you want to see the great outdoors, consider visiting a National Park, National Forest, or Fish and Wildlife area this summer for free.
The National Park Service is offering free park passes at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. The park pass is available to US military members and their dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Members of the National Guard and US Reserves and their dependents are also eligible.
The park pass is good for a full twelve months across the country and is non-transferable. It covers entrance to National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service sites that charge entrance fees. It also covers standard amenity fees at Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation sites. The pass admits the pass owner and accompanying passengers in a private, non-commercial vehicle, at “per vehicle” fee areas; or the pass owner, and up to three additional adults, at sites that charge per person. Children of age 15 or under are admitted free.
Annual park passes must be obtained in person at a Federal recreation site. They are available to service members and dependents by showing a Common Access Card (CAC) or Military ID (Form 1173). The Pass does not cover expanded amenity fees such as camping, boat launching, parking, special tours, special permits, or ferries.
This is another great way for America to say “thank you” to its defenders. It is also a great way for service members to get out, relax, and enjoy some of the benefits of freedom that they preserve so well.
Grab a park pass this year and enjoy it to the fullest in 2013.
God Squad 
Armed Forces Day 2015
Posted in News & Commentary, tagged air force, armed forces day 2015, army, coast guard, marine corps, navy, prayer on May 15, 2015|
President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days.
The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.
These warriors demonstrate incredible sacrifice, selfless service, and devotion each day. Take the opportunity to pray for a member of our Armed Forces and his or her family.
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