More than just 5Ks, MWR offers support and leisure services

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INSTALLAT Color Me Awesome race participants throw colored powder in the air during the 2016 run. Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer.

MORE THAN JUST 5KS, NNSY MWR OFFERS SUPPORT AND LEISURE SERVICES FOR ALL SHIPYARD EMPLOYEES BY ANNA TAYLOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST 26 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • APRIL 2018

The popularity of family fun-runs and races has ballooned in the last few years. But what if running a 5K at 9 a.m. isn’t exactly your idea of a good time? Don’t fret. Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation team has something for everyone, and running shoes are optional. MWR offers a comprehensive network of support and leisure services for Sailors, civilians, families, and retirees to support the shipyard workforce’s recreation and resilience. “Our mission is to provide quality of life services for the installation,” said MWR Director Chad Rickner. “We offer recreational opportunities at a great value, from races to playgrounds and bowling to catering, we have a lot of capabilities, and we have a lot of resources and equipment.” According to Rickner, many of NNSY MWR’s amenities are underutilized because shipyard employees don’t realize they are eligible to use them.

“If you are a Department of Defense ID card holder, you can use essentially any service we offer,” said Rickner. “There are a few things that are targeted to younger, single Sailors, but for the most part, any MWR facility or program can be used by any shipyard employee with a Common Access Card.” That includes the Dry Dock Club’s catering and hospitality services. “The Dry Dock Club’s catering and conference center offers great service in a beautiful facility that’s available for all of our shipyard community to use, whether it’s a wedding or a banquet or a birthday party,” said Rickner. MWR’s amenities also include the Navy Community Recreation Tickets and Travel Office, located at Strike Zone and Mariners Reef Liberty Center, which provides tickets to amusement parks (including Disney attractions), Norfolk Tides and Admirals games, and even movie tickets at an


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