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Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
Hampton Roads is a nautical term, but for the hundreds of thousands of military service personnel (in all five branches) and their families, it is also synonymous with recreation. The area installation Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs provide service members and their families with numerous on- and off-base opportunities for fun — often at little or no cost. Outlets include kayaking trips, paintball, sporting events, discount tickets to shows by nationally known performers and much more. Probably the best thing about MWR is that most events and discounts are offered to active-duty, retired and reserve personnel and their families in any branch of service.
Choose a local base and discover their MWR opportunities:
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
Major MWR Links...
Website: http://www.mwr-elmore.com/
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Convenience Store and Spirit Shop 423-7165 Club (Bar/Food) 423-6191 Main Exchange 423-1187 Service Station 423-1539 Travel Office 423-7536/7537 Coast Guard Support Center Elizabeth City
Situated on the Albemarle Sound in northeastern North Carolina, the station is located on the outskirts of Elizabeth City.
Commissioned in 1940 with only four officers, 52 enlisted men and 10 aircraft. The air station has since undergone tremendous growth. Sharing the installation grounds with the air station are Aircraft Repair and Supply Center, Aviation Technical Training Center, Support Center and Coast Guard Station Elizabeth City.
The air station has an indoor pool for year-round swimming and a beach along the Pasquotank River with no lifeguards. There are outdoor grills, a picnic area and a pavilion at the beach. Rental equipment, such as boats and campers, is available at the gym.
Country Store gas station (252) 335-6187 Exchange (252) 335-6269 Gymnasium/outdoor recreation (252) 335-6397 Hangar 7 bar and lounge (252) 335-6301 Indoor pool (252) 335-6303 Coast Guard Integrated Support Command Portsmouth
Website: N/A
Integrated Support Command (ISC) Portsmouth is a full-service support organization on the banks of the Elizabeth River. First commissioned in 1975 as Support Center Portsmouth, ISC is home to 18 tenant activities and a number of cutters including the Bear, Northland and Dependable. More than 10 percent of the Coast Guard’s entire workforce receives some support from ISC Portsmouth.
The base has an outdoor pool, picnic area, playground and complex housing with a gym, MWR offices and Coast Guard exchange.
Barber shop 483-8614 Chaplain 483-8669 Credit Union (Guardian Federal) 483-6393 Exchange 483-8615 Gym
483-8532 Hobby shop 483-8685 Pool
483-8499 The Wheelhouse 483-8761 Rentals 483-8685 Fleet Combat Training Center, Dam Neck
Website: http://www.damneck.navy.mil
Dam Neck, a large but sparsely populated base, offers plenty of recreational activities for its tenants. And since it’s located right on the oceanfront, those who enjoy the beach are in luck. Recently, claimancy for Dam Neck officially went to NAS Oceana.
Athletic office 492-6631 Auto hobby shop 492-6266 Beaches 492-7183/6631 Boathouse 492-7545 Bowling center 492-6341 Campground (Sea Mist) 492-7545 Catering and Conference Center 492-6233 Child Development Center 492-8683 CI Travel 428-7286 "CLICK HERE" Computer Center 492-6806 Exchange 492-7754 Fitness/Wellness Center 492-7185 Gym 492-6101 Indoor swimming pool 492-7183 MWR Administration 492-6264 Outdoor Recreation Center 492-6565 Recreation Center (Oasis) 492- 6806 Sea Breeze Officers Club 492-8354/7267 Shifting Sands Beach Club (All Hands) 492-6146 Tickets (ITT) 492-6105 Wellness Programs Office 492-7483
Website: http://www.eustis.army.mil
As the largest Army post in the area, Fort Eustis offers its authorized personnel a wide variety of activities and services. High atop the list in popularity is the 27-hole Pines Golf Course and Anderson Field House. The Silvent Outdoor Recreation Center has many attractions such as skeet shooting, riding stables and a sporting goods store in the PX.
Anderson Field House (Bldg 643) 878-2238 Auto/Crafts Shop (Bldg 660 & 668) 878-5440/2480 Aquatic center 878-1090 Bowling center (Bldg 675) 878-5482 Commissary 878-5608 Community Recreation Center (Bldg 671) 878-3694 Community Services
878-3102 Exchange
887-3564 Fort Eustis Club
878-5700 Gromnger Library (Bldg 1313)
878-5017 Pines Golf Course (Mulberry Road) 878-2965 Silvent Outdoor Recreation Center 878-2610 Youth services center 878-4448
- Website: http://www-tradoc.monroe.army.mil
Located on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Hampton, Fort Monroe may not be the largest post in the area, but it is perhaps one of the most historic. Confederate president Jefferson Davis was temporarily interned there after the Civil War. Ft Monroe offers a fair amount in the way recreation.
Arts and Craft Shop 788-2728 Auto shop 788-2311 Bay Breeze Pool 788-4181 Bowling Center/snack bar 788-2939/2089 Child and Youth Services 788-2427 Club 788-5656 Commissary 788-3326 Community Activities Center 788-3302 Exchange 788-0794 Fitness Center 788-3090 Fortress Craft Shop 788-2728 Lodging 788-3596 Mill Creek Checkout Center 788-4305 Mill Creek Sports Center 788-3090 Old Point Comfort Marina 788-4308 Outdoor Pool
788-3301 Outdoor Recreation
788-2384 Special Events
788-3151 Sports Office
788-2783 Travel
788-3151 Wood Craft Shop
788-2311 Even though Fort Story is a quiet little Army post, and historic in its own right —the Cape Henry Light is the oldest federally funded lighthouse in the United States —there’s still enough to do to keep you occupied. And if you have relatives coming into town why not have them stay at the Cape Henry Inn. Or stay there or at one of the many beach cottages yourself for a nice weekend getaway.
Army Community Services
422-7311 Auto craft shop 422-7713 Barber Shop
422-7077 Bowling center
422-7458 Cape Henry Inn
422-8818 Car Wash
422-7713 Cleaners
491-1619 Community Club
422-7101 Exchange
425-0001 Fort Story Club 425-6631 Library
422-7525 Outdoor recreation
422-7601 Post gym
422-7975 Sandpiper Recreation Center
422-7472 Youth services
422-7714
Website: http://www.langley.af.mil
Home of Air Combat Command and the 1st Fighter Wing, Langley Air Force Base is the oldest continuously active U.S. Air Force base. Located in Hampton, the base was named for Samuel Pierpont Langley, one of America’s early air pioneers.
Langley offers its airmen a wide range of things to do and many services. Continuing a long-standing tradition, the yacht club offers great camaraderie and fun for the sailing enthusiast. Boat ownership is not required for membership. And if you’ve yearned to get a private pilot’s license and fly the wild blue yonder, the Langley Aero Club is for you. Regularly scheduled classes and programs including a special beginners package are offered at the fully accredited flight school. One of the most popular facilities is Langley’s community Special events, classes and ticket vacation information are available at the centers.
Aero Club 764-7486 Arts and Crafts 764-4647 Auto Skills 764-4607 Bethel Park 766-3017 Bowling Center 764-2433 Commissary 764-1391 Community Center 764-2983 Day Care 764-2360 Enlisted Club 766-1220 Exchange 766-1282 Fitness Center 764-5791 Golf Course 764-4547 Library 764-2906 Marina and Yacht Club 764-7220 Officer's Club 766-1361 Outdoor Recreation 764-7170 Pools 764-6510 Tickets and Tours 764-2983 Wood Hobby Shop 764-4647 Youth Programs 865-l061 Naval Air Station Oceana is located in Virginia Beach near the oceanfront. The base is home to not only all the FA 14s and 156 F/A-18s, but a number of recreation facilities. The Aeropines Course has two 18-hole courses — the appropriately named Hornet and Tomcat courses — and is among the area’s most popular course for military people. If you don’t like birdies, then maybe clay pigeons are more your style. At the base’s skeet and trap range, gun enthusiasts can practice their marksmanship.
Athletic Department
433-2049 Auto hobby shop/car wash
433-3403 Bowling Center
433-2167 Club; Officers
428-0036/0037 Club: CPO
433-2637 Club; Great Escape Enlisted
433-3197, 433-2112 Commissary 428-6401 Exchange 425-4288 Golf Course; Aeropines
433-2866 Information and Tickets 433-3301 Outdoor recreation
433-3215 Pool; Enlisted 433-2825 Pool; Officers 433-3285 Recycling
433-2454 Skeet and trap range
433-2875 Stables
433-3266 Travel office
422-0487 Youth activities
433-3976 Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
Website: http://www-nmcp.med.navy.mil
The Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth occupies a 112-acre site along the Elizabeth River in downtown Portsmouth, Virginia. It is located on the original site of Fort Nelson which was built in 1776 to provide harbor defense for Norfolk and Portsmouth. Here is a list of MWR Services provided:
Athletic Director
953-5096 Barber Shop
397-2662 (B 215), 397-5858 (B 256) Boat and Camper Rentals
953-5855 Child Waiting Center
953-6873 CI Travel
398-0640 Command Fitness
953-5099 Consolidated Club
953-5017 Credit Union (Navy Federal)
397-1123 Flower Shop
399-4181 Gift Shop
953-0300 (Bldg 2) Gym
953-7024 Indoor Pool
953-5946 ITT (Ticket sales) 953-5439 (Bldg 215) Mini Mart
397-5857 (Bldg 256) MWR Department
953-5094 Navy Exchange
397-5858 (Bldg 215) Pizza Hut
399-5324 (Bldg 215) Recreation Services 953-5095 Taco Bell 399-5324 (Bldg 215) Uniform Shop
397-5857/58 Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek
Website: cmar.navy.mil/nablc/index.htm
The "amphib base," as NAB Little Creek is commonly called, is located on the south shores of the Chesapeake Bay, which means many of the base’s most popular activities revolve around water.
There are beaches of course. One beach caters to E-6 and below military members and their families while the other half is open to E-7s and above. There is an excellent and very popular marina complete with a well-stocked boating store on base. Across the base, an outdoor rental facility boasts a large selection of boats, canoes, camping gear and more.
For the landlubber, there’s the Eagle Haven Golf Course, whose many water hazards and constant sea breeze make for a challenge.
Athletic office
462-4820 Auto hobby shop
462-7339 Boat/Camper Rentals
462-7516 Bowling Center
462-7952 Officers Club
462-5662/5663/5664 Chiefs Club
462-7710 The Foc’sle
462-3117 Gym/racquetball courts
462-7735 Golf Course; Eagle Haven
462-8526 Hobby centers
462-7607 Marina 462-7140 Picnic area/meeting house reservations
462-4623 Pools
462-7173 Sea Breeze Cafe
462-8130 Ticket and tour office 462-7793 Woodworking hobby shop
462-7605 Youth center
462-8718
Website: http://www.navstanorva.navy.mil
Naval Station Norfolk is not only the biggest military installation in the area, but it’s the biggest Navy base in the world. As you might expect, the base offers the most recreational services to military members and their families throughout Hampton Roads.
Auto hobby shop 444-8159 Bowling center; CEP-127 444-4398 Bowling center; P-86 444-2178 Breezy Park/Fleet Recreation Park 444-2536 Commissary 423-3188 Exchange 440-2000 Golf Shop 444-5572 Gym; U-40
444-4031 Gym; N-24
444-2276 Gym; Q-75
444-5448 Hobby shop
444-3846 Information, Tickets and Travel
445-6663/6664 Marina and sailing center
444-2918 McCormick Sports Center
444-4016 Norfolk Navy Flying Club
423-3331 Outdoor recreation issue 444-4388 Pool; Q-75 444-0897 Pool; X-73 444-2193 Pool; Fleet recreation 444-2134 Pools; Outdoor 444-2134 Vista Point Beach 444-2918 Wind and Sea Enlisted Center 444-4814 Wind and Surf Internet and Research Center 444-2888 Wood hobby shop 444-3846 Youth recreation program 444-4033 Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown
- Website: http://www.nwsy.navy.mil
The weapons station has a number of services to offer its patrons. For the golfer, its scenic, wooded golf course is one the nicest attractions in the area.
Barber shop 887-7220 Bowling Center 887-4207 Community Activities 887-4310 Exchange 887-2307 Golf; Deer Cove 887-7159 Gym 887-4871/4918/7453 Kids Konnection Youth Activities 887-4310 MWR Club/Pub 887-7514 MWR Information 887-4606/887-7101 Outdoor Recreation 887-7418 Pool; King's Point 887-7602 Pro Shop 887-7224 Recreation Center 887-4555 Resource Center 887-4609 R.V. Park/Cabins 887-7224 Snack Bar 887-4646 Tickets 8874609 Wood Skills/Auto Skills Shop 887-4602
Website: http://204.34.153.14
The nation’s oldest operational shipyard isn’t home to too many Navy employees, but the facility’s MWR and other departments nonetheless offers them plenty of services. If you’re an avid fisherman, boat rentals are available at the outdoor recreation office — that is if your so inclined to go out and try to catch dinner.
Auto Hobby Center 396-5871 Bowling Lanes; Scott Center 396-3808 Commissary
393-1776 Drydock Club 396-3660 Exchange
397-2220 Fitness Center
396-2770 MWR information
396-3835 Outdoor Recreation 396-1296 Ticket Office
396-1777
