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Navy MWR Seeks Feedback through Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey

  By Naomi Wilkins, Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON - In an effort to enhance services and facilities for Service Members, the Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program has launched its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey, extending an invitation to active duty personnel to share their feedback. Over 30,000 active duty Service Members have already begun receiving e-mail invitations to participate in the survey; both those who utilize and those who do not u...

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

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...

Shape the Future of MWR: 2026 Annual MWR Active Duty Survey Launches Sept. 14

September 9, 2026 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command | Fleet and Family Readiness WASHINGTON - Active-duty Sailors will have the opportunity to provide feedback that will help inform future improvements to quality-of-life programs when the 2026 Annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Active Duty Survey officially opens on September 14, 2026. The official Navy MWR annual survey is designed to gather direct, actionable feedback from active-duty Sailors across...

Sailors, Have Your Say: Navy Set to Launch the 2025 MWR Active Duty Survey

May 23, 2025 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command | Fleet and Family Readiness To keep pace with the needs of Sailors, Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is set to launch its 2025 Annual MWR Active Duty Survey on June 2, inviting all active duty personnel to share their feedback. The online survey offers Sailors a quick and convenient way to share feedback, giving MWR valuable insights to guide future decisions on services and programs that support both Sai...

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EVENT SPONSORSHIP VIEW OUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES The Navy community values your commitment. We help you show it.   100% of proceeds support the Navy's Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, enhancing programs and support for the military community. Elevate your brand by tapping into exclusive sponsorship opportunities that foster meaningful, long-lasting relationshipswith the entire Navy community. Deliverables may include: - Hospitalit...

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The 1 Degree of Separation Show Series blends humor with mental health awareness, using comedy to raise awareness and spark conversations about depression. This free event for Sailors, family members, and DOD civilians features comedians sharing personal stories and addressing topics like depression and suicide. The goal is to create a safe space for healing, foster open discussions, and support mental health in a lighthearted, approachable setting.

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Navy FFR's 1 Degree of Separation Comedy Tour Breaks Mental Health Stigma During Navy Region Southwest Events

March 18, 2025 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – From February 24 to March 7, 2025, Navy Region Southwest hosted a series of impactful comedy events as part of the "1 Degree of Separation" comedy tour, aimed at breaking the stigma surrounding mental health challenges like depression and suicide. The performances, part of a larger tour initiated by Commander, Navy Installation Command (CNIC) Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), took...

Everett FFR Team Comes Together to Support Operation MWR

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...

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

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...

New "Coming Home" Program Helps Returning Sailors Process Deployments

September 8, 2026 | Story by Naomi Wilkins | Commander, Navy Installations Command | Fleet and Family Readiness  WASHINGTON - Sailors returning from intense, high-tempo deployments have a new resource to help them readjust to life on land, thanks to an initiative launched by dedicated clinicians at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk’s Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). Named "Coming Home: Explore, Express, Process," the locally deve...

Healing Through Humor: Navy FFR Partners with 1 Degree of Separation Comedy Troupe to Tackle Mental Health Stigma

March 3, 2025 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command WASHINGTON – The Commander, Navy Installation Command (CNIC) Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) programs are excited to announce the deployment of the “1 Degree of Separation” comedy tour. With the use of comedians, the tour looks to end the stigma of depression and share stories of hope, happiness and triumph. This pilot initiative will showcase the comedy troupe’s live performances throughou...

History Made on the Flight Line: Operation MWR Lands at NAS Jacksonville

October 22, 2025 | Story by Megan Trexler | Commander, Navy Installations Command Washington --- The flight line at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville was transformed into a massive concert venue on October 18, 2025, around 30,000 attendees came together for an unforgettable Operation MWR event. Hosted by Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Entertainment in partnership with NAS Jacksonville’s MWR, the concert marked the first time Jacksonville has hosted an Operation MWR event....

Launching Future Leaders: Navy’s Fleet and Family Readiness Initiates Leadership in Training Program

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...

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

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...

Navy MWR Supports USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with New Barge Gym

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...

The Walt Disney Company Screens Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” for Navy Sailors and Other Military Service Members

August 7, 2025 | Courtesy Article: The Walt Disney Company BURBANK, Calif. (August 7, 2025) – In collaboration with Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), The Walt Disney Company surprised thousands of Sailors, as well as other military Service members, with special screenings of Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” These screenings are a part of the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Navy Motion Picture Service program which brings mov...

Program Analyst (Navy Gold Star Coordinator)

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. Duties include but are not limited to: Initiates contact with surviving family members of deceased sailors, establishing cas...

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