U.S. Agencies Join Forces To Honor And Support Military Families

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2. Military to get free passes to national parks

By DONOVAN SLACK |
5/15/12 6:03 AM EDT


Members of the military will receive free passes to National Parks and federal recreation lands as part of the Joining Forces initiative spearheaded by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden.

"In recognition of their service, were so pleased to be putting out a welcome mat for our military families at America’s most beautiful and storied sites," Biden said during a conference call announcing the program.

Starting this weekend, passes will be available for active-duty military and their families at more than 2,000 sites across the nation, officials said, from Yosemite to Yellowstone. National Parks Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis said yesterday that he estimates the program could cost between $2 million and $6 million.
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