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Southern and Eastern Kentucky's Military History Sites
The I-75 corridor running through Southern and Eastern Kentucky is a treasure trove of smaller and less crowded civil war sites. The area is a perfect destination for the Civil War enthusiast who wants to take in some of the lesser known, but still important, battlefields.

Stonington Lighthouse and Museum
Tucked down the narrow incredibly picturesque streets of Stonington is the Stonington Lighthouse and Museum. Although it may look like many other now retired lighthouses in the northeast, what is inside and the area’s rich history is what makes the lighthouse and its museum an attractive destination to visit for those interested in history.

Australian Travel Deal
Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons will be hard-pressed to beat the cost of an Australian vacation purchased through their Information, Ticket and Reservation office.

Texas Town’s WW II Attractions Surprise and Impress
In the Texas hill country lies a town that to the outsider looks much like many other small Texas towns - church steeples dot the landscape, well preserved picturesque homes and barns tell the story of time gone by, and outside of town, cattle lazily graze. Only upon closer examination is Fredericksburg’s uniqueness revealed – its connection to World War II and its WW II attractions.

Free Theme Park Tickets
Anheuser-Busch Company announced that once again it will open the gates to its SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place theme parks for free as a way of saying thanks to servicemembers and their families. The company's latest promotion, dubbed "Here's to the Heroes," offers a free single-day admission to servicemembers, including Guardsmen and Reservists, and as many as three "direct dependents".

Free Amusement Park Tickets for Military Members
A national company's program offering free amusement park tickets to the nation's troops and their families has become so popular it will be extended another year. Anheuser-Busch began the program, called "Here's to the Heroes," in February 2005. The company had planned to end it early this year (2006). Now it will run until (at least) the end of 2006.

Middle Tennessee's Military History
Our favorite military travel writer, Tony Conboy III returns with a description of what to do and see in Middle Tennessee, including the Stone River National Battlefield, the Carter House, and the Canton Plantation.

Military Travel Discounts Now Available to Australia
Military travelers can now purchase vacations to Australia for about the same cost as a getaway to Europe.

Military History Abounds in Knoxville
There are more than just bears, good times and spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains around Knoxville -- there are an abundance of sites of military history significance. Military-travel author Tony Conboy III tells us all about it.

Fairfax Area Alive with Military History
We all know that Washington, DC is alive with military history, but how many people venture out to DC’s suburbs to see what is on the menu regarding the area’s military past? If you haven’t taken a look around lately, take a trip to Smithsonian’s $300 million Steven F. Udva-Hazy Center at the National Air and Space Museum.

Mobile’s Military History Long and Storied
Visible while driving on Interstate 10 is Mobile’s most obvious piece of military history, the monstrous battleship USS Alabama, but this is only the tip of the iceberg of what this city has to offer the military enthusiast.