Saturday, May 17
11 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Heritage Hill, McChord Field

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* | FREE ADMISSION | FREE PARKING

*Non-DoD ID cardholders, attending without a DoD ID cardholder sponsor in the vehicle, must complete online preregistration before attending the event.
VISITOR PRE-REGISTRATION LINK Event Code: SF0BDKRF
NEW THIS YEAR: Due to the Real ID Act, an enhanced WA state driver’s license, or other approved identification, will be required to access the Armed Forces Day event.
​​​​​​​Questions about access? Email usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.des-aie@army.mil

Armed Forces Day will be on Heritage Hill, McChord Field from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. The event is free and open to the public.

Come out and enjoy activities for all ages. Explore static military aircraft and vehicle displays, including infantry-carrying vehicles and weapons displays. See living history encampments representing military life in the past and ask questions to learn more about bygone eras of military field life.

Look for stage entertainment, roving entertainers, games, food and craft vendors and more.

Armed Forces Day will be held rain or shine.

NEW THIS YEAR: Due to the Real ID Act, an enhanced WA state driver’s license or other approved identification, will be required to access the event, for ages 18 and older.

Non-DoD ID card holders, ages 18 and older, attending the event without a DoD ID card holder sponsor in the vehicle must be vetted online prior to attending the event. Shortly after submitting the form, you should receive a text message confirming or denying your access to the event. The driver’s license used during submission will become your Armed Forces Day event pass, valid for the event only. Visitor Pre-Registration Link Event Code: SF0BDKRF

Attending with your family? A separate registration for each individual is not necessary. You can add your other attendees to your registration, by hitting “Add Attendee.” Ages 17 & under do not need to be pre-registered online. 

All adults 18 years and older will have their Real ID approved identification scanned at the gate prior to admission to the event. (Ages 16 & 17 show school ID, 15 and under do not need to show ID). If someone 18 and older in the vehicle does not have an approved ID, the vehicle will be directed to the Visitors Center for clearing.

Foreign nationals will require a DoD ID card holder sponsor and are required to stop at the McChord Field Visitor’s Center before proceeding to the event.

While riding the shuttle bus to the event site is no longer required for the general public, parking is limited around the event site. 

Questions about access to the event? Please email usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.des-aie@army.mil

JBLM ACCEPTABLE IDENTITY VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS FOR PRESENTATION WITH A FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY LICENSE OR ID.

• DoD Common Access Card (CAC)
• DoD Uniformed Services Identification and Privileges Cards
• U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card
• VA Issued Health Card
• Permanent resident card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form I-551)
• Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or a temporary I-551 printed notation on a machine-readable immigrant visa
• Foreign passport with a current arrival-departure record or foreign passport with INS Form I-94/I-94A bearing the same names as the passport and containing an endorsement of the alien’s nonimmigrant status, if that status authorizes the alien to work for an employer
• Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (INS Form I-766)
• US Refugee Travel Document I-327 and I-571 issued by DHS and containing a photograph
• Employee Identification Card issued by a federal, state or local government agency provided it contains a photograph and biometric information such as: Name, DOB, Gender, Height, Eye Color and/or Address
• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card
• Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC) issued by DHS
• Native American tribal document
• U.S. Government-issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials
• At Armed Forces Day: for ages 16 & 17, a school identification card with a photograph
• U.S. Military or Draft Record containing name and DOB
• Washington State Enhanced Driver’s License or ID Card
• Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Birth Certificate (original or certified copy)
• Social Security card 

 Parking & Bus Stop Map Click to enlarge  🗺️📍McChord Club

Armed Forces Day Event Area Map  Click to enlarge

Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a U.S. government federal installation.

All military and/or civilian personnel attending any Garrison sponsored special events are prohibited from possessing any of the following items or engaging in illicit activity:

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• ILLEGAL DRUGS or DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: This includes, but not limited to, marijuana, marijuana concentrate, nonprescription drugs, needles, smoke pipes, rolling papers, etc.
• FIREARM(S): This also includes, but not limited to, airsoft guns, BB/pellet guns, or toy guns.
• AMMUNITION, PYROTECHNICS, OR EXPLOSIVE/INCENDIARY DEVICES
• KNIVES, TOOLS, OR OTHER SHARP OBJECTS: This includes, but not limited to, razors, throwing stars, multi-tools, box cutters, utility knives, etc.
• CHAINS, STUDS, OR SPIKES
• BRASS (METAL) KNUCKLES
• SLING SHOT
• CLUBS, BATONS, SLUNG SHOTS, OR SANDBAG/SAND CLUB: This includes, but not limited to, nunchakus, asps, or any blunt object that can be swung to injure a person or animal.
• PERSONAL PROTECTIVE SPRAY: This includes, but not limited to, pepper (OC) spray, mace, or any aerosol or chemical irritant intended to incapacitate a person or animal.
• TASERS or STUN GUNS: This includes, but not limited to, any energy device that uses an electric current, shock, or impulse to incapacitate or immobilize a person or animal.
• LASER POINTERS
• OUTSIDE FIREWORKS, FIRECRACKERS, OR SMOKE BOMBS
• OUTSIDE ALCOHOL or OTHER INTOXICANTS/INHALANTS
• GANG ACTIVITY OR GANG PARAPHERNALIA: This includes, but not limited to, clothing, jewelry, hand signs, or other symbols.
• DRONES, FLYERS, KITES, OR RADIO/REMOTE CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT
• PETS: Exception - Service Dogs (vest and leash required). Emotional Support Animals (ESA) do not have the same access rights as Service Dogs.

​​​​PERMITTED ITEMS:

• WATER: Water in store-bought, unopened/sealed clear plastic bottles, empty refillable drink containers, and empty hydration pack (i.e., CamelBaks) are allowed. 
• STROLLER, WHEELCHAIRS, ETC: Wheelchairs, walking aids, strollers and wagons are allowed. Strollers cannot exceed 31” x 52” and wagons cannot exceed 19” x 33”.
• BABY ITEMS: Baby food, milk/formula, strollers, diaper bags are allowed. 
• SERVICE ANIMALS: Only medical service animals are allowed (harnessed and leashed). Emotional support animals are not considered service animals.

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