Armed Forces Day

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)

Parking & Bus Stop Map Click to enlarge

Armed Forces Day Event Area Map  Click to enlarge

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

Law enforcement will be present, and everyone will be subject to search. Prohibited items found will be confiscated and will not be returned. Also, no political activity (campaigning, handing out literature, etc.) is allowed. Finally, no social protests or demonstrations are allowed on a DoD military installation.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• NO DRUGS: Marijuana and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited on Federal installations.
• NO CONCEALED WEAPONS: JBLM does not recognize any concealed weapons permits.
• NO WEAPONS: Knives (of any sort or size), firearms (regardless of credential or CWP), scissors, tasers, stun guns, pepper spray/mace, pocket tools, box cutters, nunchakus, batons, toys that resemble guns, laser pointers, fireworks, ammunition, etc. 
• NO WHEELS: Skateboards, skates, rollerblades, Heelys, scooters, bikes, hoverboards, Segways, electric unicycles, Onewheels, and the like are not permitted. 
• NO PETS: Exception – Medical Service Animals (harnessed and leashed) and Military Working Dogs. Emotional Support Animals are not considered service animals.
• NO OUTSIDE FOOD: Food, coolers, cans/bottles, glass containers, alcohol or liquids are not permitted. Exception – baby food.
• NO LARGE BAGS: Bags may be either clear stadium-approved plastic tote bags (not to exceed 12” x 12” x 6”) or school-size backpacks (not to exceed 20” x 15”). Exceptions: oxygen tanks.
• NO LARGE LAWN CHAIRS: Standard-sized folding camping chairs are allowed but must be out of bags when searched.
• NO TENTS, POP-UP CANOPY, AWNINGS or LARGE GOLF/BEACH UMBRELLAS: Exception – standard umbrellas not exceeding 40” (when opened) are allowed.
• NO DRONES, FLYERS OR RADIO EQUIPMENT: Remote control aircraft, all flying/bouncing objects, balloons, spray paint and silly string are not permitted.
• NO SMOKING except in designated areas. No marijuana vape concentrate.
• NO SELFIE STICKS 

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.