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to 4. Consider Camping MWR manages the Navy Recreational Lodging and Campgrounds program, providing a vast inventory of cabins, cottages, RV parks and tent sites worldwide. Facilities range from primitive campsites to fully-equipped RV sites, and from onebedroom basic cabins to three-bedroom cottages equipped with kitchens, baths and living areas. Visit your ITT office or www.cnic.navy.mil to make reservations. Here’s a short list of some of the Recreational Lodging and Campgrounds sites: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Annapolis, Md. Atlanta, Ga. Brunswick, Maine Corpus Christi, Texas Crane, Ind. Jacksonville, Fla. Kauai Island, Hawaii Key West, Fla. Millington, Tenn. Naples, Italy New Orleans, La. Oahu Island, Hawaii Okinawa, Japan Pacific Northwest, Wash. Pensacola, Fla. San Diego, Calif. Solomons Island, Md. Virginia Beach, Va.
5. Enjoy Entertainment MWR offers entertainment year ‘round. Concerts, Comics-on-Duty, sporting events, competitions, celebrations and festivals are just a few of the on-base entertainment options brought to you by MWR.
MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION
The Navy Entertainment Program also brings concerts, celebrity chefs, Hollywood actors, professional athletes, comic acts and more to you while you’re at sea or stationed overseas.
NAVY Entertainment www.cnic.navy.mil
(Look for Fleet and Family Readiness, then Fleet Readiness and then MWR.)
How to have fun in the Navy www.cnic.navy.mil
2. Investigate ITT
1. Locate Liberty Navy MWR Liberty Programs are offered at installations around the world. Single and unaccompanied service members can: Get off base! Liberty will take you to concerts, amusement parks, sporting events, outdoor adventures, local sights and more. Play a while! Video games, billiards, cards and more are available at the Liberty Center. Liberty offers pick-up games, organized contests and tournaments. Stay connected! Liberty Centers offer computers and WiFi, so that you can stay in touch with friends and family back home. Watch it! TV, sports, movies and more, there’s always something on at the Liberty Center. Join in the fun! Holiday events, wacky contests, leisure skills and more, Liberty offers a variety of opportunities to make the most of your off-duty time.
Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation
3. Find Fitness The Navy will keep you moving throughout your career, so make the most out of your tour of duty. Get out and explore your new home! Make your first stop the base Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) office. ITT has area maps, discounted tickets to attractions, and more. Many ITT offices also conduct local tours, book travel packages, offer affordable vacations and have the latest inside information on community events. Here’s a sampling of what you can find at your local ITT: • Brochures on local, state and national tourist sites and attractions • Maps of the local area • Concert ticket sales • Discounted tickets to attractions • Tickets to professional sporting events • Hotel and resort booking • Cruise line booking and travel packages • Local tours and outings to special events
Join a group fitness class at the base gym. Jump on a treadmill or elliptical machine when you can fit in a few minutes for fitness. Base fitness programs offer both indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities. Be a part of the fun by playing an intramural sport: • Flag football • Basketball • Softball • Soccer • Volleyball • Golf • Tennis • And many more!
DID YOU KNOW?
MWR provides the fleet with shipboard fitness and recreation professionals, equipment and supplies. Fleet Recreation professionals organize trips, tours, sporting and other special events during port visits.