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Updated at 1:22 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2007

Mighty Mo offers free admission days for military

Advertiser Staff

To honor the birthdays of the nation's military branches, the Battleship Missouri Memorial will offer complimentary admission to all active-duty and retired military personnel during the week their service marks its anniversary.

Immediate family members also will receive 50 percent off admission.

In order to receive the discount, you must present a valid military I.D. at the Missouri's ticket window on Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.

Here are the dates to be honored with free admission for the remainder of 2007.

  • U.S. Coast Guard: Aug. 5-12

  • U.S. Air Force: Sept. 15-23

  • U.S. Navy: Oct. 13-21

  • U.S. Marine Corps: Nov. 10-18

  • National Guard: Dec. 8-16

    An Army event took place in June.

    The Battleship Missouri Memorial is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $16 per adult and $8 for children aged 4-12. Regular military and kama'aina rates are $10 per adult and $5 per child. All military in uniform are granted free admission at the gate, year-round. Guided tours are recommended and begin at just $7 additional.

    For more information or to reserve a tour, call toll-free at 877-644-4896 (877-MIGHTYMO) or visit www.ussmissouri.org.