Travel & Leisure
SOLDIERS', SAILORS', MARINES' & AIRMEN'S
CLUB
Located in the heart of Manhattan, SSMAC provides affordable and
safe accommodations for members (active and reserve) of the military
and their dependents. Since 9/11 they have also opened their doors
to members of the Police, Fire Department and EMS services (along
with their dependents).
Check out their Website www.ssmaclub.org
New Passport Requirements
(Travel to Bermuda, Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico)
On December 31, 2006, new requirements for travelers to the islands
of the Caribbean (except Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands),
Bermuda, Mexico, Central and South America and Canada will take
effect. Beginning January 1, 2007, all air and sea passengers will
need a passport to enter or re-enter the United States. This requirement
applies to all US citizens and includes children and infants.
For more information and to obtain a passport, United States citizens
can visit the State Department's travel website www.travel.state.gov,
or call the U.S. National Passport Information Center: 1-877-4USA-PPT;
TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793.
 The Department of the Army’s Freedom Team Salute is a sponsor and partner of the 2008 Army Soldier Show. This is the first year that Freedom Team Salute is sponsoring this high-profile MWR program. Freedom Team Salute gives Active Duty, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers an opportunity to recognize parents, spouses and employers for the support and strength they provide and Army veterans for their service and sacrifice, while they serve to protect our freedom and the American Way of Life. By partnering with the Soldier Show, Freedom Team Salute hopes to raise awareness of this great opportunity for Soldiers. To find out more on Freedom Team Salute visit www.freedomteamsalute.com/. |
