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Corpus Christi, TX - To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19 - Armed Forces Day - the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents.

"We all owe a debt to those who sacrifice so much to protect our country," said, Padre Island National Seashore Superintendent Joe Escoto. "We are proud to recognize these brave men and women and hope that a visit to this or any national park will offer an opportunity to unwind, relax, rejuvenate, and just have fun with their families."

Active duty members of the U.S. Military and their dependents can pick up their pass at the park fee entrance station. They must show a current, valid military identification card to obtain their pass. More information is available at www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm.

This military version of the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass also permits free entrance to sites managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the U.S. Forest Service. The pass is also available at these locations.

"Through the years, military members, especially those far from home in times of conflict, have found inspiration in America's patriotic icons and majestic landscapes, places like the Statue of Liberty and the Grand Canyon that are cared for by the National Park Service and symbolize the nation that their sacrifices protect," said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. "This new pass is a way to thank military members and their families for their service and their sacrifices."

National parks and the military have strong ties going back to the establishment of Yellowstone as the world's first national park in 1872. The U.S. Cavalry watched over America's national parks and did double duty, serving as the first park rangers until the National Park Service was created 44 years later. During World War II, many parks were set aside for the training and care of military personnel. Today, dozens of national parks commemorate military battles and achievements.

www.nps.gov

About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 397 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.

HRod2222 · Horse Mullet Joined: 03 Jun 2011 Posts: 222 Location: SA

Thanks for the heads up!
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OutCast · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 6:29 pm Post subject:

Good news, but free access to all national parks for Active millitary and veterans of foriegn wars should be "forever free". They deserve it and have earned it.

ironmanstan · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 7:14 am Post subject:

They should make that for everyone who serves active or not. I don't think it would hurt them at all. If one could produce a dd214 with an honorable discharge I say let em in, or would someone have the huevos to say discrimination????
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Franklin · Horse Mullet Joined: 09 Sep 2010 Posts: 116

http://store.usgs.gov/pass/military.html

RiPPin LiPS · Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 3:30 pm Post subject:

Is it only for Active military or can Military Veterans receive it as well??
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OutCast · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 6:40 pm Post subject:

Active duty and dependents only w/a few caveats for over 65 and or 50%disabled at reduced costs.

Stinger-A · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 6:58 pm Post subject:

Seaworld in SA use to do that, not sure if they still do. That's why I drink Anheuser Busch!! To bad Vets don't get it, but hey it's only 20$ for a year long pass. Even just one free day of relaxation on the beach is still a day on the beach. Don't forget about Our troops!! God bless!!

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