Operation Freedom Lodging Offers 1,000 Nights to Returning Troops

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Operation Freedom Lodging Offers 1,000 Nights to Returning Troops

From North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S.
Northern Command Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (NNS) -- Vail Resorts in Colorado is offering 1,000 free nights to service members who
served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as part of "Operation Freedom
Lodging."

Members from any branch of service who served for 30 or more
days in these countries are eligible for up to three consecutive
nights of lodging at Vail Resorts-owned and -operated hotels in
Breckenridge and Keystone.

"Operation Freedom Lodging is a gesture of our appreciation for
the courageous men and women who have been serving our
country in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Tony Piringer, vice
president of hospitality for Vail Resorts.

Qualified service members wishing to make reservations for
Operation Freedom Lodging can call: Breckenridge at 1-800
832-3694, and Keystone at 1-800 270-4690.

After making reservations, service members must verify their
status by faxing a copy of their orders or a letter from their
commander or senior enlisted supervisor to Fort Carson Morale,
Welfare and Recreation at DSN 691-9453 or (719) 526-9453.
Documents may be sent via e-mail to
OutdoorInfo@carson.army.mil.

For more information on the verification process, call Fort Carson Morale, Welfare and Recreation at DSN 691-2083 or
(719) 526-2083.