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Cabrillo National Monument
Military Reenlistments at the Park
 
Statue Plaza
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The Statue Plaza is a beautiful location for your small reenlistment ceremony.
 
Bluff Event Site
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Bluff Event Site is a scenic place for your larger reenlistment ceremony.
 

REENLISTMENT CEREMONY GUIDELINES

To help you determine if Cabrillo National Monument is the best choice for your Department of Defense reenlistment ceremony, we offer the following guidelines:

•  A Special Use Permit is required and is obtained in advance.  Please contact Park Ranger Martin Lane to request a Permit Worksheet.

•  Reenlistment ceremonies with less than 15 people are allowed in the Statue Plaza.

•  Ceremonies with more than 15 people may be held in the Bluff Event Area.

•  Ceremonies should start before 9:00 AM and must conclude by 10:00 AM.

•  Receptions with cake, cookies, coffee, or other refreshments are not permitted.

•  The park entrance station opens at 9:00 AM.  If the ceremony will begin after 9:00 AM, a fee waiver must be obtained.  To obtain a fee waiver, fax your request on official letter head to (619) 226-6311.

•  All vehicles must be parked in the main parking area.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

To obtain a Permit Worksheet, or to learn more about holding a reenlistment ceremony at Cabrillo National Monument, please contact:

   Martin Lane   (619) 523-4568
   Ely Edquid   (619) 523-4563


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Did You Know?
Did you know that in World War II, the Japanese Navy was ordered to avoid San Diego because of the coastal defense systems in place, some of which can still be seen today within Cabrillo National Monument?

Last Updated: August 21, 2006 at 16:42 EST