More than 100 federal, civilian and military agencies will participate in special events on the National Mall in Washington, DC in honor of "Public Service Recognition Week" on May 4-7, 2008. During the event, kids can meet a NASA astronaut, climb aboard an F-16, take home free buttons, coloring posters, maps and puzzles. Adults take advantage of the celebration by exploring space technology with NASA, searching job databases of government agencies, receiving free health screening tests, and learning about innovations in security and defense. Government employees will be available to answer questions about what they do and why they have chosen public service careers.

Location: National Mall between 4th and 7th Streets.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.