What started as a creative MWR marketing challenge evolved into a base-wide morale booster at NSA Panama City. The initiative culminated in "Minion Day," a successful community event that brought Sailors and families together to celebrate and highlight MWR programs.

Stand out in today’s job market with free FFSP webinars covering resumes, interviews, and navigating federal hiring.

The NAS Jacksonville flight line transformed into a concert stage as 30,000 people enjoyed Operation MWR, featuring unforgettable performances by Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, and Hueston.

Through powerful testimonials from successful Leadership in Training (LIT) alumni, hear directly from LIT alumni who turned opportunity into success and are now making an impact across FFR

Operation MWR opened its 2026 entertainment series at NAS Pensacola with Kane Brown, Russell Dickerson and more than 8,000 attendees.

From an internship in Scotland to serving as NAF Atsugi’s MWR Director, Tara Culbertson’s career reflects growth, adventure and service.

Navy Fleet and Family Readiness to launch N9 Leadership Academy in July 2026, marking a significant investment in its civilian leadership.

Music met mission at NS Norfolk as Operation MWR brought Jelly Roll, Gwen Stefani, and Hueston to the stage for a powerful night celebrating the Navy community.

Freedom Circus toured four EURAFCENT installations, drawing big crowds with high-energy performances that boosted morale, strengthened community, and brought world-class entertainment to Sailors and families.

Navy FFR is now accepting applications for the 2026 Leadership In Training cohort, an immersive professional development program designed to grow the next generation of FFR leaders.

Laughter meets resilience as Phase 2 of the Navy’s “1 Degree of Separation” initiative continues breaking mental health stigma across the fleet.

"A Way to Shine": How a military spouse and FFR employee advanced her career at no cost using CNIC University and LinkedIn Learning.

Fleet and Family Support Program is hosting its 2026 Career Transition Series from March 16-19! The series will provide the tools, resources and expert guidance to help you navigate your next career steps.

The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) offers free monthly webinars to help job seekers improve resumes, leverage AI tools, and gain interview skills with confidence.

Chef George Shannon led hands-on training supporting the Navy Food Service Transformation, a new initiative focused on modernizing Navy dining.

The flight deck of the USS Nimitz was transformed into a rocking concert venue for 2,500 Sailors and crew. Country star Chase Rice and rock group Lovelytheband provided a much-needed taste of home, boosting morale with a night of live music under the stars.

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

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Forging the Future: N9 Academy to Launch in July 2026 to Elevate Visionary Leaders

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March 17, 2026 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command | Fleet and Family Readiness WASHINGTON – The Navy’s Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), designated as N9, has announced a significant investment in its civilian leadership with the launch of the new N9 Academy – a six-month hybrid program designed to elevate leadership excellence and promote the mission readiness of Navy war...

FFSC Federal Hiring Summit Continues Navy’s Commitment to Providing Career Services

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September 5, 2024 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command Navigating the federal job landscape can be daunting, but the Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP) has been instrumental in supporting recruitment efforts by hosting virtual hiring summits since 2019. The most recent event was the Navy Hiring Summit in November 2023, which featured presentations by Navy employers, a series of webinars and virtual job booths. Building on this success, the Navy expanded it...

Virtual Single Sailor Program Brings Sailors Together with Exciting Online Events

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November 14, 2024 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON --- Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)’s Virtual Single Sailor Program (VSSP) is transforming how Sailors connect and unwind through engaging online events. From game shows to live performances, the program offers a range of activities to help build a supportive virtual community for Sailors. VSSP expands on the in-person programming offered through Liberty Centers, which have long been...

Breaking Barriers: Navy Launches Virtual Clinical Counseling Services Worldwide

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By Naomi Wilkins, Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON - In an incredible initiative aimed at enhancing mental health support for Sailors and their families, Commander, Navy Installation Command’s (CNIC) Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) has launched Virtual Clinical Counseling services across the enterprise. Spearheading this effort is Dr. Rebecca Goodman, a Clinical Counseling Program Analyst with FFSP, dedicated to strengthening the services that have been rolling o...

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...

Chase Rice and Lovelytheband Host Unforgettable Homecoming Concert Aboard USS Nimitz

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December 23, 2025 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command | Fleet and Family Readiness (N9) WASHINGTON - The flight deck of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) was transformed into a concert stage on the evening of Dec. 6, 2025. Sailors enjoyed a night of live music presented by Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Entertainment, and Deployed Forces Support programs. Country music artist Chase Rice and the rock group Lovelytheband delivered performances to boost the morale o...

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...

Forging the Future: LIT Alumni Reflect on Their Leadership Growth

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The Navy Fleet and Family Readiness' (FFR) Leadership in Training (LIT) program is designed to prepare and empower the next generation of FFR leaders with the skills, confidence, and perspective needed to grow their careers. Each year, the program brings together FFR employees from across the enterprise to strengthen their leadership skills through hands-on training, discussion, and collaboration. But what impact does participating...

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...

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.&...