The Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program at Naval Base San Diego stands out for its innovative approach to providing essential support services to Sailors.

‘Physical fitness is essential for operational readiness:’ Navy MWR provides uninterrupted fitness facility access for Sailors during USS Theodore Roosevelt's scheduled maintenance period.

In 2024, MTP's dedication to expanding its services and streamlining its processes led to $58 million in savings for the military community.

The Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Morale, Welfare and Recreation Library is an essential resource used by two Navy families to support their homeschooling needs.

From virtual bingo to cooking and improv, Navy MWR's Virtual Single Sailor Program delivers fun, connection, and creativity for Sailors, offering engaging events right to their screens.

Navy FFR's "1 Degree of Separation" comedy tour uses humor to tackle depression and mental health stigma, providing a platform for healing and connection for Sailors and their families from February to July 2025.

Brett Young’s “Shock & Awesome” Tour, surprising service members with intimate acoustic shows in Guam and Andersen AFB, concluded with a full concert, creating unforgettable moments and boosting morale across Joint Region Marianas.

Disney and Navy MWR's Navy Motion Picture Service Program brought Marvel’s “Fantastic Four: First Steps” to Sailors and service members with an advanced screening at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

Navy FFR’s '1 Degree of Separation' comedy tour recently hosted shows in Navy Region Southwest, using humor to spark important conversations about mental health, offering Sailors and their families a space to reflect, share, and heal.

Virtual Clinical Counseling services launched by Fleet and Family Support Program is advancing mental health support for Sailors and families.

Discover how the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is providing crucial support to Navy families, including the Bruning family.

Starting June 2, all active duty Sailors are invited to take the 2025 Annual MWR Survey - a quick and powerful way to impact the programs that support your work-life balance.

Sun, games and great food aboard the USS Tripoli during the Steel Beach event provided the crew a chance to relax and recharge.

OPM and CNIC to host webinar, “Navigating USAJOBS” on January 23, that will provide insights and guidance on how to utilize the platform successfully.

MWR’s VSSP game night “Clash of the Sailors” connected Sailors worldwide for fun and friendly competition. A standout group from NSF Redzikowo joined the action live on-site.

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Operation MWR: We’ve Got Your Six Launches on Navy Installations Worldwide

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May 15, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command Washington --- This month, Navy Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) launched its Operation MWR: We’ve Got Your Six initiative at Navy installations around the world. This resiliency initiative is designed to celebrate and support the Navy community’s continuous commitment, enhancing morale and resiliency through entertainment events. To date, over 24,700 patrons h...

EFMP Support Helps Navy Family Member Pursue Passions and Create Lasting Memories

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January 8, 2025 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command | Fleet and Family Readiness Washington – Ezra Mikaele “Ele” Bruning, an 18-year-old Navy family member, has been part of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) since he was four years old. Despite facing challenges from Hydrocephalus and neurodevelopmental delays, Bruning's positive attitude and zest for life shine brightly in everything he does. Bruning’s mother, Jessica Siuil...

CNIC N9 Innovation Summit: N9 Leaders Convene to Explore Emerging Technologies, Innovative Concepts and Foster Collaborations

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October 24, 2024 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command Fleet and Family Readiness | Fleet and Family Readiness The Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) N9 Innovation Summit centered around the theme “Leading with Vision, Achieving with Action,” was an unprecedented event highlighted by the presence of executive leaders from the Department of Defense (DoD) and CNIC along with several inspiring keynote speakers from...

Sailors Celebrate Home Port Change with Exciting Steel Beach Picnic

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Sailors Celebrate Home Port Change with Exciting Steel Beach Picnic September 17, 2025 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command | Fleet and Family Readiness WASHINGTON – As USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sailed toward its new forward deployed port in Commander Fleet Activities (CFA) Sasebo, Japan, the crew and embarked staff were hard at work to ensure they maintained operational readiness. Meanwhile, Commander, Navy Installations Command’s Morale, Welfare and R...

Plain White T's Rock Bahrain and Down Range Site During Operation MWR Concerts

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May 29, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON --- The Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)'s Operation MWR initiative reached new heights with two electrifying performances by the Plain White T's on May 15 at a down range site in Bahrain and on May 16 at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain. These events, designed to enhance the morale and resilience of service members and their families, showcased the band's enduring appeal and comm...

Virtual Single Sailor Program Brings Game Night to Sailors Across Navy Region EURAFCENT

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Virtual Single Sailor Program Brings Game Night to Sailors Across Navy Region EURAFCENT May 202, 2025 | Story by Jessica Donnelly | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON --- Single Sailors from across Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) came together on April 24 for an evening of laughter, competition and connection during the Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s (MWR) Virtual Single Sailor Program (VSSP) latest live-streamed event, “Clash of the Sailors.&...

The Navy’s Military Ticket Program: Success in FY24 Means A More Efficient Way to Serve Customers and More Product Availability

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January 9, 2025 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command | Fleet and Family Readiness WASHINGTON – The Navy's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Military Ticket Program (MTP) offers discounted access to a variety of national theme parks, museums and other major attractions, including SeaWorld, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood, Legoland, the Kennedy Space Center and more. The program serves military personnel and their f...

Navy MWR Entertainment’s “Shock & Awesome” Tour Surprises Service Members in Guam with Brett Young Concert

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April 22, 2025 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – Earlier this month, country music star Brett Young visited Joint Region Marianas as part of the Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Entertainment “Shock & Awesome” Tour, which took place from March 31 to April 4. Over the course of the week, Young surprised service members at Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base and Camp Blaz with acoustic performances and intimate...

Leadership in Training: Executive Students Gain Valuable Knowledge During San Diego's Child and Youth Training

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June 17, 2024 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – The Navy’s Child and Youth Programs (CYP) play an integral part in providing quality of life care to Navy children. The Leadership in Training (LIT) Executive students have been working hard to gain valuable knowledge of this vital program as part of their leadership journey from May 21 through June 27, 2024. Brittany Samis, Southwest Region Program Analyst for Professional Development, an...

The All-American Rejects and The Lost Stars Rock Navy Bases in New Orleans, Meridian and Gulfport During Operation MWR

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May 29, 2024 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – Not even a delayed start to The All-American Rejects concert at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans could stop concertgoers from seeing one of the most recognized rock bands in the world. As the first stop on their Operation MWR tour, the band was joined by the Nashville-based band, The Lost Stars. They continued their performances at Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCB...

NAS Pensacola Fans Meet Little Big Town at Operation MWR

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June 18, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – Meeting one of the biggest country bands in person is a rare opportunity, but fans at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola experienced just that on May 18, when they had the chance to meet the Grammy-winning band Little Big Town. The meet and greet was a hit among attendees as the band treated fans to photos and autographs during the Operation MWR event. Despite facing challenges with inclement wea...

Naval Support Activity Annapolis Celebrates with Operation MWR Despite Rain

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May 29, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command Rain did little to deter the enthusiasm at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis on May 4, as Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Entertainment brought together service members and their families for an evening of music and camaraderie. The event featured headliner Switchfoot, known for their dynamic rock anthems and thought-provoking lyrics and Baltimore’s own Kelly Bell Band, whose blend of soul, blue...

CNIC and OPM Host Webinar “Navigating USAJOBS” to Assist Candidates Seeking Federal Employment Opportunities

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Friday January 17, 2025 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command | Fleet and Family Readiness WASHINGTON – Mark your calendars for January 23, 2025, when the Commander, Navy and Installations Command (CNIC) will host two webinars titled “Navigating USAJOBS,” facilitated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Whether you’ve previously applied for a federal government position using USAJOBS.gov or are looking to maximize your use of the pla...

Naval Base Ventura County Launches Operation MWR Featuring Country Artist Russell Dickerson

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May 29, 2024 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – Country singer Russell Dickerson was nothing short of amazing at Naval Base Ventura County’s (NBVC) Operation MWR event. “The country vibe was flowing”, said Rich Cobb, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Marketing Manager. With a turnout of around 800 attendees, NBVC’s Operation MWR concert was months in the making to ensure a memorable eve...

Navy Entertainment Hosts Four Incredible Shows Featuring Jonathan Burns and Free Daps

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June 21, 2023 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – Navy Entertainment delighted audiences with four captivating events showcasing comedian Jonathan Burns and talented beatboxers and freestyle rappers Free Daps. These entertainment shows, over the week of June 8-12, 2023, brought joy to thousands on the forward-deployed USS Ronald Reagan and deployed USS Nimitz, and Okinawa and Sasebo communities. The show kicked off with Jonathan Burns cap...

Navy Wounded Warrior Launches Esports Program to Support Rehabilitation and Community-Building

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April 25, 2023 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON –Navy Wounded Warrior is set to launch a new initiative to support social ties among wounded warriors through esports. Navy Wounded Warrior Esports will provide a platform for wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen to engage with the gaming community, build camaraderie and showcase their skills. “Navy Wounded Warrior is excited to incorporate esports into our recreational offeri...

Rodney Atkins and Rose Falcon's Acoustic Set Brings Rota Community Together

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May 16, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON --- Over 400 attendees gathered at Naval Station Rota, Spain, for an evening of unforgettable music and community spirit as part of the Navy’s Operation MWR initiative, presented by GOVX. The event featured a special acoustic performance by country music star Rodney Atkins and his wife, singer-songwriter Rose Falcon. Despite a series of unexpected travel challenges, including their band being stran...

Naval Station Great Lakes Welcomes Jim Gaffigan for a Hilarious Operation MWR Show

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May 22, 2024 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON --- Jim Gaffigan is known for his comedy, and he did not disappoint when bringing his tour to Operation MWR at Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) on May 9, 2024. “We were excited to feature something a little different here tonight, a stand-up comedy show! When looking through the list of choices we found Mr. Gaffigan’s name and we were pretty excited,” says Elizabeth Weaver, Morale W...

Recognizing Excellence: Navy Launches Commercial Sponsorship and Advertising Creativity and Innovation Award

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By Naomi Wilkins, Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON --- In a groundbreaking move, the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Marketing Department has established the first-ever Commercial Sponsorship and Advertising (CSA) Creativity and Innovation Award. This prestigious accolade aims to celebrate remarkable accomplishments by installation and region CSA professionals who have made significant strides in elevating Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) quality-of-life programs...

Navy MWR Esports: Get Ready for the Next Series

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Navy MWR Esports: Get Ready for the Next Series! January 24, 2023 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON - In May 2020 Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) launched the Navy MWR Esports program, designed to provide Sailors around the world with entertainment and recreational opportunities through online competitive tournaments. To date, Navy MWR has hosted and live streamed 52 tournaments, capturing over 9.6 million live views on the Navy...

Pathways Journey: Navy Takes a Proactive Approach to Doing More for Military Spouse Employment

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October 15, 2024 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON -- In collaboration with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Navy is enhancing efforts to promote the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, which launched in 2010. The program aims to help military spouses, dependents and transitioning service members who are soon-to-be graduates or recent graduates gain employment within the federal government. While other programs, such as the Department of D...

Plain White T’s and BRELAND Unite for Morale-Boosting Operation MWR Concerts

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June 17, 2024 | Story by Steve Buckley | Commander, Navy Installations Command Grammy-nominated pop rock sensation Plain White T’s and platinum-certified country music artist BRELAND performed two electrifying concerts as part of the Operation MWR entertainment series. The performances, which took place June 14 at Naval Station Everett (NS) and June 15 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, drew a combined crowd of nearly 4,000 people and provided military personnel and their famili...

Imagination Movers Energize in Military Families in Japan and Korea

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April 14, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – The Emmy-winning Imagination Movers, an American children's band known for their high-energy songs, catchy lyrics, and vibrant imagination, headlined events in Navy Region Japan and Navy Region Korea during the week of March 15-22, 2024. The events took place at Naval Base Atsugi, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, and Fleet Activities Sasebo in Japan, and Fleet Activities Chinhae in Korea, as...

Fitness Meets Esports: Navy Announces Inaugural Navy MWR Esports Fitness Challenge

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May 6, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command Navy Fleet and Family Readiness’s (FFR) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Esports Program launches its inaugural Navy MWR Esports Fitness Challenge. This groundbreaking challenge uniquely merges physical fitness with the competitive spirit of esports to enhance camaraderie, wellness and resilience among participants. In partnership with Complexity Gaming, a leader in the esports industry, MWR aims to offer...

Educational Aid/Technician (Full Time)

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The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below. Curriculum Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and int...