The American Legion has named Budget Rent A Car a preferred rental company. If you are affiliated with The American Legion and SAL, you are entitled to special offers and discounts from Budget. A portion of the proceeds from these offers will benefit The American Legion every time the offers are used. Considering that Legion members are frequent travelers, these discounts could add up to significant savings for members-and valuable contributions to the Legion.

Budget has great admiration for the men and woman who have served this country in the past and those who are currently serving. Here's a number to keep handy: BCD # T756500. That's the special discount code that will save you up to 20% off rentals-every time you mention the code. Your BCD number also works in conjunction with special offers like a free upgrade or a free weekend day, so keep watching for additional coupons.

Budget also provides a number of valuable services for Legion members. If you're planning a trip for your next Legion meeting or conference-or if you're just looking for a little vacation getaway-consider some of these products and services to make your trip just a little bit easier.

Here's a quick look at some of what they offer:

Fastbreak®. With this service, you can skip the lines at the counter and go straight to a rental car. It's one less hassle when you're trying to get on the road. To sign up, all you have to do is ask for the service when you're speaking with a rental agent.

Budget e-Toll™. This service makes it easy to pay tolls. There's no more waiting in long toll-lines and no more digging for exact change. You can pay the tolls electronically by driving through designated electronic toll collection lanes. Rental agents can give you all the details.

where2® GPS. Don't worry about trying to fold up maps. This little device will give you audible turn-by-turn directions so you can keep your eyes on the road and stay on course. It also features traffic* and weather reports. It has restaurant listings and local attractions, too. But wait until it tells you where you parked your car. This easy-to-use device will enhance any vacation.

Budget and the American Legion want to make sure that you're getting the best value while you're away. With all these great discounts and special offers, you might even think about extending your stay for an extra day. Stick around and see a few more sights-so get out there and have some fun.

For reservations, visit budget.com or call 1-800-455-2848.

*Real-time traffic feature available in select cities.

These services are optional and may be subject to availability at select locations for an additional fee.