ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County announced Monday that it is launching a new program to honor the brave men and women who have served in the military.
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According to the St. Johns County Clerk of Court, the “Salute to Service Program” will connect local veterans to discounts and special offers from participating restaurants, retail shops, service providers, and local attractions.
“Veterans have given so much for our country, and this is one small way we can give something back,” said Brandon J. Patty, St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller. “The Salute to Service Program not only honors their sacrifice but also strengthens the bond between our veterans and the St. Johns County community.”
To access the program, veterans must record their DD-214 with the Clerk’s Office. Upon filling out the form, they will be issued an ID card that serves as member verification.
The process is free, offered year-round, and veterans typically receive their ID card within seven business days.
Local veteran Robert Shannon expressed his gratitude for the program, noting, “I registered my DD 214 with the county, and it’s readily available. I know where it is all the time.”
Veterans can visit the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, 4010 Lewis Speedway in St. Augustine, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No appointments are needed.
For those who would like to make an appointment, the following locations are accessible:
Julington Creek Annex, 725 Flora Branch Boulevard, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Ponte Vedra Beach Annex, 151 Sawgrass Corners Drive, open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointments can also be made online, which can be found here.
Additionally, the following businesses in St. Johns County are participating in the Salute to Service Program:
- Adventure Boat Tours
- Alligator Farm
- Anastasia Watersports
- Ancient City Tours
- Black Raven Adventures
- Brusters Ice Cream
- Brian Walker Fishing Charters
- Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
- City Gate Spirits Distillery
- Classic Car Museum
- Colonial Quarter
- Cruisin’ Tikis
- Fountain of Youth
- Ghost Tours
- Lightner Museum
- Lincolnville Museum
- Local Refillery
- Marineland Dolphin Adventure
- Oldest Wooden School House
- Red Boat Tours
- Red Express Tours
- Ripleys
- Sabrage St. Augustine
- Schooner Freedom Charters
- Sea Serpent Tours
- See America Tours
- Spanish Military Hospital Museum
- St. Augustine Aquarium
- St. Augustine Boat Tours
- St. Augustine City Walks
- St. Augustine Experiences
- St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
- St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
- St. Augustine Sailing
- St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
- The Tasting Tours
- Villa Zorayda Museum
- Witty Whisker Cat Cafe
- Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
For more information about the Salute to Service Program, visit this website or contact the office at (904) 819-3600.