Morale, Welfare and Recreation – Navy

This page includes information on Morale, Welfare and Recreation for the Navy.

Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation — The Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation division administers a varied program of recreational, social and community support activities on Navy facilities worldwide. It provides active duty, reserve and retired Navy personnel and their families with sports and physical fitness activities, child development and youth programs and a variety of food and beverage services.

Navy Fitness Program — This program provides traditional and innovative fitness programs to improve participants’ functional capacity and fitness awareness. It also offers promotions designed to increase health education.

Navy General Library Program — The Navy General Library Program supports all general libraries in the Navy. It includes more than 300 afloat and 30 shore locations.

Navy Entertainment — Navy Entertainment provides live entertainment to service members and their families stationed overseas and on deployed ships at sea.

Navy Outdoor Recreation — This program provides patrons with opportunities to participate in outdoor recreational activities.

Navy Marinas and Sailing — Navy marinas allow patrons to rent boats and equipment, store private boats and take boating safety lessons.

Navy Motion Pictures — This program provides motion picture entertainment to ashore and afloat units at more than 45 Navy-operated theaters in six countries.

Navy Auto Skills Program — This program provides patrons with equipment, supervision and instruction on the repair and maintenance of their automobiles. Many auto skills centers sell automotive-related products, operate car washes and manage the installation’s vehicle storage program.

Navy Information, Tickets and Travel — Navy Information, Tickets and Travel offers information and assistance for service members regarding airlines, cruises, rental cars, land packages and attractions.

Navy Getaways — Navy recreational cabins and recreational vehicle parks provide military personnel with opportunities to enjoy their vacations in recreational areas in 19 different states and three different countries.

Navy Flying Clubs — Navy Flying Clubs provide patrons with flight instruction for beginners and opportunities for recreational flying for more seasoned pilots.

Navy Golf — Navy Golf provides open round golf, programs and tournaments and pro shops at more than 30 courses located in the United States and beyond.

Navy Bowling — The Navy Bowling program provides quality modern bowling centers and patron-responsive programs and facilities, contributing to the quality of life of members of the Navy community.