Defense Department MWR Policy
These resources cover DOD directives, instructions and guidance for MWR. They include policies on fitness, Armed Forces Entertainment, recreational lodging and finances.
No matter where you serve or live, free and confidential help is available.
Call 988 and press 1 or 800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255.
Speak with a responder by using the chat service.
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800−799−7233.
Find an advocate by using our Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate Locator.
Call 988 or 800-273-8255 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Speak with a responder by using Lifeline Chat.
Use your preferred relay service, or dial 711 then 988.
Call the DOD Safe Helpline at 877-995-5247.
Speak with a responder by using the DOD Safe Helpline chat.
For those outside the United States, call your local emergency number.
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These resources cover DOD directives, instructions and guidance for MWR. They include policies on fitness, Armed Forces Entertainment, recreational lodging and finances.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation offers many options for service members to relax and have fun during their free time.
This page includes information on morale, welfare and recreation programs for the Army.
There will always be days when cold or rainy weather keep everyone indoors. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to fight cabin fever. Here are 11 tried-and-tested activities that can help children burn off energy, learn basic skills and have a good time.
This page includes information on morale, welfare and recreation programs for the Navy.
From new parent support assistance to newsletters packed with information, military parents have access to numerous resources to make your job of raising kids a little easier and a lot more fun.
During basic training and initial job training, all enlisted service members are required to live in the barracks. When service members move to their permanent duty station, only single members are required to live in unaccompanied housing, or barracks.
Military life has many demands, so you want to make the most of your free time.
Saving money takes time, discipline and commitment, which is nothing new to military families. These seven steps will help you on your journey to financial security.
At Military OneSource, this is our promise to you and here are some of the ways that we can help you to be mission ready, secure your homefront and find rest and relaxation. Military OneSource connects you to your best MilLife.
Hobbies contribute to mission and family readiness and are a great way to relax, spend time alone, meet new people or bring you together with family and friends. They also keep you learning.
From budgeting and car buying to building a good credit score or getting a handle on student loans, your service member has access to several free benefits and protections to help them gain firm financial footing.
As a service member, you know the importance of developing new skills, and your installation library is a great resource for professional development and learning. There’s so much there beyond books, including resume help, events information and research capabilities.
This page includes information on MWR programs for the Marine Corps.
The historical roots of morale, welfare and recreation activities and nonappropriated funds date to the American Revolution.
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