Knott's annual tribute to our Military, past and present, starts November 1st. FREE admission for Veterans or current serving military personnel and one guest with proper I.D. presented at turnstile. (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID.) Plus purchase up to six additional tickets for just $19 each! Ends November 21.

*Eligible person must be present. Dependent I.D.s will not be accepted

Visit the Knott's Berry Website for more info.

Here is a GREAT deal for this summer. Get out & explore!

To show its 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.

Active duty members of the U.S. Military and their dependents can pick up their pass at any park 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 Americathe 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.

List of parks by state.

Be sure to check out these Military publications for events, activities, and discounts!

Navy Life this week- Activities & events- Click here (weekly publication)

Wave Winds-Community Support Programs- Click here (monthly publication)

FREE TAX HELP: The Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Self-Help Tax Center is open!  Office Hours will be M-F 0800-1600 walk in basis only.  The office is located on the wet-side BLDG 56.  If you have any questions please contact the Tax Office at 619-556-6848.  Also, check out free tax preparation software for personal use by military personnel and their families at http://www.militaryonesource.com/

Here is a great list of resources, events, classes, and social events. We will be adding more soon, so please check back! Be sure to check the events calendar under the Info & Events Tab also.

Fleet And Family Support Center (FFSC) April & May calendar- click here

Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Monthly E magazine- Lots of great information!- Click here

Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) weekly newsletter- Lots of great information!- Click here

FOCUS Quarterly eNewsletter- Click here

Expecting & New Parents

Toddlers and Preschool age children

School Age Children (5-18

Spouses and Military Families

Filing state and federal income taxes may be the last thing you want to deal with right now, especially if you or your service member are deployed. But as overwhelming as it may seem, filing your tax return should not be difficult. The Internal Revenue Service has recognized that service members and their families often face special circumstances, and has put in place ways to make this annual obligation less of a burden.

Click here to read more about- Filing Taxes when a Service Member is Deployed.

For in person assistance, military installations offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) consultants to assist with free tax advice, tax preparation, return filing, and much more. Locate the closest VITA site using the Armed Forces Legal Assistance Services Locator.

Military OneSource will once again offer free tax filing software to eligible service members and families through the H&R Block at Home® Basic service. The program provides free access to a customized version of the basic H&R Block at Home® electronic tax filing product. This customized product allows for free federal filing and free state filing (up to three states). In addition, free telephonic tax consultations are available to help with tax related issues. Please check the Military OneSource website for the release date. Please wait for the service to launch before you access your H&R Block at Home® Basic account. This will prevent any applicable charges being applied to your account when preparing to file your return. The free offer is only valid through the Military OneSource website.

Disneyland Resort - Two Theme Parks, Three Days for only $97.25 per person. Any 3 days through August 2012.

Walt Disney World Resort - Buy your tickets for you next Disney Florida Vacation. 4-Day Park Hopper $138

Limit 6 tickets per sponsor. Available at the MWR Ticket Office, Waterfront Rec Center and Naval Base San Diego Bldg. 45 (near pier 2). Call 619-556-2174 for details restrictions and blackout dates.

A completely discreet, secure, and anonymous way to report crimes or suspicious behavior to NCIS without having to worry about retaliation or political correctness. Report information, from any cell phone. Text “NCIS” plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Reward up to $1000 for information leading to a felony arrest or apprehension, and you don’t even have to give your name!

Visit the TRICARE website below to view the full list of vaccines you can recieve with zero copayment at participating retail network pharmacies.

To find a participating pharmacy, click here or call 1-877-363-1303.

Call the pharmacy first to:

◦Verify the days and times you can come in for a vaccine.

◦See if there are any restrictions.

◦Make sure the pharmacy has the vaccine you need as some, such as shingles, may be in short supply.

•If there are restrictions or if the vaccine is not available, you may still go to your doctor for the vaccine. You may have to pay copayments or cost shares for the office visit or other services received during the office visit.