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Even the most hectic military units have a little downtime now and then. When it comes to finding something to do during your off-duty hours, your local Morale, Welfare and Recreation office is there to help. There are plenty of on-base resources at your disposal, from bowling alleys to skeet shooting ranges. But if you’re itching to stretch your legs, MWR can help you find a deal on travel and tickets, too. Read on to find out what’s out there for you.
  • Guide to military-only travel discounts
    Airline, bus, railroad, hotel and car rental companies all offer military discounts to active-duty members and their families with current military identification cards. Some discounts are as much as...
  • Space-Available Travel
    Space-available travel is a way for service members and their families to fly for free or for a nominal fee. It’s more complicated than travel by commercial airline, but it can be considerably...
  • Aero Clubs
    Aero clubs offer service members and their families, along with retirees and Defense Department civilians, the opportunity to learn to fly through courses certified by the Federal Aviation...
  • Arts and Crafts
    These centers have studio and shop equipment and offer classes such as photography, painting, drawing, woodworking, picture framing, ceramics, pottery, stained glass, stamping, sewing, flower...
  • Armed Forces Recreation Centers
    The military operates four Armed Forces Recreation Center resorts at popular vacation spots. AFRC room rates vary and are based on a sliding scale that favors junior enlisted members.
  • Automotive
    These centers provide work space, shop equipment, tools and professional advice and instruction for self-directed automobile repair and maintenance. Automotive skills programs promote learning by...
  • Bowling
    Bowling centers offer open play and league bowling, youth programs and services such as bowling instruction, bowling items for sale, video arcades, billiards, and food and beverage service.
  • Clubs
    Most installations offer the use of clubs for social activities and official functions. Most clubs sell food and beverages, and also provide facilities for events and entertainment. Many serve all...
  • Cyber Cafes
    Internet access is important to the military community, so some installations have opened cyber cafes in their recreation centers.
  • Fitness Centers
    Recognizing that fitness centers contribute to combat readiness and general health, many installations are upgrading their facilities and equipment.
  • Golf Courses
    Golf facilities include courses for open play and tournaments, driving ranges and golf instruction. Pro shops have golfing items for sale, equipment fitting and food and beverages. Junior golf...
  • Libraries
    Libraries support voluntary education, career transition, professional military education and family activities. They provide research assistance, books, journals, electronic resources, videotapes...
  • Movies
    Many bases and posts have movie theaters offering reduced ticket prices for movies shown a few weeks after their initial release in commercial theaters.
  • Outdoor recreation
    These programs provide structured or self-directed activities such as archery, hunting, fishing, rappelling, in-line skating/hockey, hiking, backpacking, bicycling, mountain biking, boating,...
  • Recreation Centers
    These centers provide physical, social, personal, self-development, leisure and education-related activities, ranging from classes and information resources to club meetings and promotion/retirement...
  • Recreational Lodging
    Many installations offer recreational lodging facilities as a travel option. The facilities may consist of cabins, cottages, trailers, trailer or RV parks with hook-ups or campgrounds.
  • Rentals
    Recreation equipment for rent typically includes gear for outdoor activities such as camping, boating, skiing and scuba diving.
  • Sports
    Service members will find something at most installations, whether it’s a softball field, volleyball or racquetball court or swimming pool.
  • Thrift shops
    Second-hand stores on many installations allow service members, retirees and families to buy and sell used items. Thrift shops are good places to find used computers, curtains for odd-size windows,...
  • Tickets and tours
    Many recreation programs provide tours to local historic spots, offer free or discount tickets to theaters and sporting events, arrange group ski trips and send busloads of residents to shop at...

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