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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...
USS Gerald R. Ford Rocks to the Beats of Free Daps and Street Drum Corps
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September 5, 2023 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – Entertainment groups Free Daps and Street Drum Corps performed aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and Naval Air Station Sigonella for over 1,800 Sailors on August 18-19, 2023. The live event was hosted by Commander, Navy Installations Command’s (CNIC), Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)’s Navy Entertainment Program in partnership with MWR’s Deployed Forces Support...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Navy MWR Esports Kicks Off Summer Series
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Navy MWR Esports Kicks Off Summer Series By Shannon Revelle Commander, Navy Installations Command Commercial Sponsorship Program Last year, Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) hosted 22 worldwide live esports tournaments, capturing over 4 million viewers. More than 1,700 Sailors and MWR patrons from around the world participated in games such as Rocket League, Madden NFL and Call of Duty. If you missed last year’s tournaments, Navy MWR has more exciting esports competitions schedu...
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...
Operation MWR Concert Energizes Norfolk Community
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May 29, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command Naval Station Norfolk was alive with excitement on May 4, 2024, as Navy MWR hosted an unforgettable Operation MWR event. The attendees, who came to enjoy an evening filled with music and fun, experienced a night of shared joy and camaraderie. The event, sponsored by GOVX, saw an impressive turnout of over 15,000 attendees, including sailors from the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the world's largest aircraft carri...
All-Navy Wrestlers Compete at the 2023 USA Wrestling Open Championship
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WASHINGTON – Members of the All-Navy Wrestling team competed in the 2023 USA Wrestling Open Championship last month in Las Vegas, Nev. The competition, showcasing some of the best wrestlers in the country, featured eight Navy wrestlers participating in various weight classes. Two All-Navy athletes on the team came within one victory of All-American qualifying status. All the All-Navy wrestlers performed well, showcasing their talent and potential and fighting hard against tough competition...
Hot Chelle Rae Entertains Navy Bases in Asia with Navy MWR Entertainment
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December 4, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Entertainment delivered unforgettable live music to Navy bases across Asia this fall with the Hot Chelle Rae - Asia Navy Base Tour, one of several concerts in 2024 that highlighted the Navy’s ongoing support for the military community. This tour, which ran from September 19 to October 7, brought Hot Chelle Rae’s infectious pop-rock sound to...