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A Summer of Adventure: Highlights from the 2024 Great Navy Campout
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December 18, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON --- The 2024 Great Navy Campout, sponsored by T-Mobile, has officially concluded its 9th annual celebration of outdoor recreation, providing military personnel and eligible MWR patrons with a summer full of camping adventures. From June through October, this initiative, hosted by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) HQ Navy MWR Community Recreation and Liberty-Single Sailor programs, too...
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...
Weezer and BRELAND Entertain Crowd with Performance at Naval Base San Diego’s Operation MWR
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Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command Operation MWR has continued to see big-name artists perform for Sailors and their family members across the globe, and Naval Base San Diego was no exception. Grammy award-winning rock group Weezer and country breakout star BRELAND lit up the stage and gave the crowd an unforgettable performance. In preparation for Operation MWR, Naval Base San Diego’s (NBSD) Admiral Prout Field was transformed from a football field int...
Navy Families Leverage MWR Library Resources for Homeschooling Success
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August 23, 2024 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON --- Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLC-FS) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) offers a wide range of programs and services, but according to the Callicoat and Rivera families, none are more valuable than those provided by the JEBLC-FS MWR Library. For these two families, the library has become an essential resource as they navigate the homeschooling environment. Allison...
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...
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...
Navy MWR Launches Program to Upgrade Wi-Fi at Liberty Centers
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WASHINGTON - The Navy Morale, Welfare, and Recreation program has taken a major step forward in enhancing the quality of life for Sailors by focusing on improving Wi-Fi services at CONUS Navy MWR Liberty Centers. Recognizing the importance of reliable and high-speed internet connectivity, this initiative aimed to provide an enhanced digital experience and ensure Sailors are able to stay connected, communicate and enjoy recreational activities while visiting MWR Liberty Centers. MWR's deci...
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...
Old Dominion Rocks the Flight Deck: USS Gerald R. Ford and Navy MWR Entertainment Hosts Country Concert and Music Video Filming
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August 14, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – Sailors assigned to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and their families experienced an unforgettable evening on July 30, 2024, as the country band Old Dominion performed a special concert on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier. The event, presented by Navy Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Entertainment and Deployed Forces Support, provided a unique blend of mu...
Navy MWR Kicks Off the 9th Annual Great Navy Campout
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June 3, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command The Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation and Liberty programs are thrilled to announce the 9th annual Great Navy Campout, presented by T-Mobile. This year, 61 events will take place worldwide from June to October 2024, celebrating the joy of outdoor recreation and camping as a way to connect with nature and wildlife. "Great Navy Campout started as an idea to connect the Navy community...
We've Got Your Six: Enhancing Resilience and Morale with Navy MWR's Operation MWR
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April 16, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command Washington --- Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is a pivotal quality of life program, playing a crucial role in supporting the well-being of Sailors, veterans, retirees and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, as well as their families. This summer, the Navy MWR's Entertainment Program is excited to announce the launch of Operation MWR, presented by GOVX. This resiliency initiative is designed to ce...
Launching Future Leaders: Navy’s Fleet and Family Readiness Initiates Leadership in Training Program
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By Naomi Wilkins, Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON - After months of course development, reviewing resumes, stakeholder meetings and logistical coordination, the inaugural group of students entered the Lassen Building at Naval Support Activity Mid-South, TN last week to begin their 18-month journey in the Leadership in Training (LIT) Program’s Executive Leadership path. Offered by the Navy’s Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), the LIT Program’s Executive Leade...
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...
Navy MWR Supports USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with New Barge Gym
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March 10, 2025 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command | Fleet and Family Readiness Washington – After completing a successful deployment in October 2024, the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) entered its Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) for scheduled maintenance. This period of transition brought to light an important need for the crew: continuing access to fitness facilities. During the PIA, most Sailors and crew transitioned from living aboard the ship t...
Reflecting on the Leadership in Training Professional Development Path: 12 Weeks of Growth and Leadership
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October 17, 2024 | Testimonial provided by Madeline Multer, LMSW, FY24 Leadership in Training Professional Development Participant and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Naval Base Kitsap’s Fleet and Family Support Center The Leadership in Training (LIT) Professional Development Path provided an eye-opening journey into leadership, collaboration and personal growth over 12 transformative weeks, combing online coursework and in-person meetings. My fellow participants and I w...
Navy MWR Esports Holiday Series Returns with Legendary Game Title
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By Shannon Revelle Commander, Navy Installations Command Commercial Sponsorship Program Just in time for the holidays, Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is hosting six multiplayer esports tournaments, presented by USAA, featuring the newly-released Halo Infinite. Sailors and other authorized Navy MWR patrons from around the world can compete in six live tournaments this month, as they experience the next chapter in the Halo series. The highly anticipated Halo Infinite is free to pla...
Naval Base San Diego's Integrated Primary Prevention Program Making Waves of Change
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By Naomi Wilkins, Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – Janet Paulovich, Commander, Navy Installations Command’s Fleet and Family Support Center Director at Naval Base San Diego (NBSD), has been a stalwart in the field for three decades. With her passion for integrated primary prevention, Paulovich and her dedicated team are transforming the way support is provided to Sailors and their families. Paulovich helped launch the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program...
Everett FFR Team Comes Together to Support Operation MWR
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June 17, 2024 | Story by Steve Buckley | Commander, Navy Installations Command With a mere two weeks remaining until Operation MWR at Naval Station Everett, Shannon Posey, Deployed Forces Support and Liberty Program Manager, found herself thrust into the spotlight. Tasked with leading her very first concert event after the retirement of the former event coordinator, Posey faced the challenge head-on with the full support of the entire NS Everett Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) team behind he...
Blending Tradition and Innovation: Navy FFR Introduces Hybrid Approach to Leadership Training
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October 17, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler and Sonia Blyther | Commander, Navy Installations Command In today’s fast-paced world, Navy Fleet and Family Readiness (FRR) leaders must make swift, strategic decisions that directly impact operations. Whether managing programs or responding to emerging challenges, FFR leadership must act with agility and precision. To extend the reach of its leadership development opportunities, the Navy introduced the Leadership in Training (LIT) Professional...
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...