Thread: big thanks to pier management.

Not long ago, I wrote to the Governor, commissioner of Parks and Recreation and asked them to consider giving discounts to our Veterans. I was respectfully BUT flatly told no! Several months later, Gulf State Park Pier enacted a Veteran discount service. For that I am most grateful!! Out Vets are our treasure! THABK YOU STAFF!!!

Where can I find the conditions and proof of veteran status for the pier?

Here ya go Craig...
Fishing and Education Pier | Alapark

Veteran's Wall
​Veteran's get free sightseeing, discounted fishing permits ($6.00 daily pass), and specials throughout the year.
The Veterans Sponsorship program is fund based.
Contributions to the fund can be made by anyone for any amount at the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier.
Proceeds from Memorial Wall plaques are also contributed to the Veteran's Sponsorship program.
For more information, contact the Pier Manager at (251) 967-FISH or via email.

Most states will list you as a Veteran on your Drivers License if you provide them with your DD214 or a certified copy of same. My license designates me as a Veteran here in Tennessee.

In Alabama it will too if you show your DD214 and pay the 30 something dollars to have it added. Of course it's been well worth it with my Lowes 10 percent off discount saved 100 dollars on new lawnmower.

I think I just showed them my Navy Shellback card from crossing the equator or maybe my old 1971 cardboard version of my VA card. Just got that new one done last week for medical. Very accommodating. And you need to ring the bell when you check in!!!!

Originally Posted by Robert(Tato)Piteo

In Alabama it will too if you show your DD214 and pay the 30 something dollars to have it added. Of course it's been well worth it with my Lowes 10 percent off discount saved 100 dollars on new lawnmower.

No cost in Tennessee. Just your DD214.

My father in law is a Vietnam vet, and was emotionally moved by the wall, and the benefit to vets. He donated to the cause twice during our week there in June.
Thanks for the acknowledgement and appreciation shown by the Pier folks!
Just another reason to love the Gulf State park Pier - and their Peeps.

I use my VA card or my life time member DAV card . If you have gone to a VA medical center or receive VA benefits you have been or should have been issued an official VA care .