Morale, Welfare, And Recreation Resource Guide
Junior Officers Advisory Group (JOAG)Public Health & Community Service (PHCS) CommitteeMorale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) SubcommitteeEssential resources to promote and enhance MWRfor U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Officersand their families
About this GuideJOAG’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Subcommittee, within the Public Health and CommunityServices (PHCS) Committee, created this MWR Resource Guide as an important and useful tool towardmaking MWR resources, activities, and information more widely available to those who are looking forguidance to planning and accessing related travel, recreation, and related activities.The MWR Resource Guide outlines the most common MWR resources for USPHS Officers and theirfamilies while also providing quick links and tools that will connect the user with activities and locations ofinterest.JOAG researches, compiles, and provides MWR resources for informational purposes only anddoes not advocate for MWR benefits with private companies/businesses.The information provided in this guide is expected to achieve the following:Accentuate and preserve our four core values: leadership, service, integrity, and excellence.Investigate and find no-cost or low-cost services, programs, and recreation locations thatincrease Officers’ morale.Ensure real-time access to quality of life information and resources.Endorse, manifest, encourage, support, restore, and expand both leisure activities thatpromote individual growth and group development, while fostering recruitment and retentionfor those serving our nation.DISCLAIMER: The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Public HealthService (USPHS) of the linked websites, or the information, products or services contained therein. Such links are providedconsistent with the stated purpose of this JOAG PHCS Website. Additionally, the MWR Resource Guide does not promote orsolely endorse any particular offerings through the resource links.i
Acknowledgments iiLCDR Janae D. Price, Leadjanae.price@foh.hhs.govLCDR Sonjia Howard , Co-LeadSonjia.a.howard.mil@mail.milLCDR Monique Salter, SecretaryMonique.salter@fda.hhs.govLT Emily Baker*LCDR Sherri Jones *LCDR Tricia Booker *LT Nicole Lawrence”LT Tiana Garrett *LCDR Tara Houda-Levine *LCDR Malaysia Gresham *LCDR Kerry Pride *LT Diana Guidry *LT Christopher Sheehan *LT Brian Hunter*LCDR Kymberly Spady-Grove*
JOAG Inter Services Collaboration Committee – MWR Sub CommitteeMWR programs support over 12 millionauthorized patrons at nearly 300 militaryinstallations in over 30 countries worldwide.You owe it to yourself and your family to takeadvantage of the many programs available toyou through MWR.National Resources4USPHS Resources5DoD Resources6-8Local Links/Resources9Space A Travel/ Other Resources10Shopping/Discounts11Apps & Gadgets12
National ResourcesResource KeyLodgingTravel/Tickets/ToursOutdoor RecreationShopping/DiscountsMilitary One SourceThis resource offers programs that promote activeliving through participation in recreation, fitness,sports, cultural arts, and other leisure pursuits.Active living builds positive self-esteem andesprit de corps – essential qualities for personaland professional success. Active living also leadsto improved personal health and well-being andhelps build strong military families.https://www.militaryonesource.milPhone Contact: 1-800-342-96474Armed Forces Vacation ClubThe Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC) is a"space available" program that offers military andother government personnel the opportunity toenjoy vacations at popular destinations aroundthe world. Your family and friends have accessto spacious accommodations at more than 3,500resorts, apartments, condominiums and homes inmore than 80 countries. Stay with your lovedones at a beachfront resort in Mexico, a wellappointed cabin in the Canadian Rockies, or acenturies old home in the English countryside.Take your leave at a fun filled resort nearOrlando's theme parks, Greece's ancient ruins orTuscany's rolling hills.http://www.afvclub.com/Reservations: 1-877-867-3639
USPHS ResourcesResource KeyLodgingTravel/Tickets/ToursOutdoor RecreationShopping/DiscountsCommissioned OfficersAssociation - Local BranchesThe Commissioned Officers Association (COA) localbranches have a variety of local resources andinformation relevant to MWR events and activities.Click here to locate your local COA branchand find out more.5Junior Officer Advisory GroupBecome an active participant in JOAG, attendmeetings and committees, and get access to the mostup to date information about upcoming MWRactivities and events.http://www.usphs.gov/corpslinks/joag/Click here to subscribe to the JOAG ListservNews Spot:Check out the JOAGMWR Subcommitteepublications sectionfor articles thathighlight MWRResources.
DoD ResourcesResource KeyLodgingTravel/Tickets/ToursOutdoor RecreationShopping/Discounts6Marine Corps CommunityServicesThe Marine Corps Community Services webportal offers a wealth of information andresources for military, family, and retireeresources to recreation, sports and leisure, andfitness activities, shopping and more.http://www.usmc-mccs.org/U.S. Coast GuardThe mission of the Coast Guard Morale, WellBeing, and Recreation (MWR) Program is to upliftthe spirits of the Coast Guard Family and be anessential element of Coast Guard readiness andretention through customer-owned and drivenMWR programs and services. The link providesinformation about health and wellness activities,recreation, lodging, travel and golf packages.http://www.uscg.mil/mwr/Click here for unit specific MWR sites and listings.U.S. NavyThe Navy MWR Division administers a variedprogram of recreation, social and communitysupport activities on U.S. Navy facilitiesworldwide. These programs provide active duty,reserve, and retired Navy personnel and theirfamilies with sports and physical fitness activities,child development and youth programs, and avariety of food and beverage services. Theirmission is to provide quality support andrecreational services that contribute to theretention, readiness, mental, physical, andemotional well-being of our Sailors.http://navymwr.org/
DoD ResourcesResource KeyLodgingTravel/Tickets/ToursOutdoor RecreationShopping/Discounts7U.S. Air Force ServicesAgency (AFSVA)The AFSVA offers a wealth of information andresources for military, family, and retiree toinclude lodging, Air Force clubs, golf courses,sports, tops in blue, and more.http://www.afsv.af.mil/U.S. ArmyFamily and MWR, through the Army FamilyCovenant, seeks to bridge the gap between thegarrison and the local community, andcontribute to the Army’s strength and readinessby offering services that reduce stress, buildskills and self confidence for Soldiers and theirfamilies. http://www.armymwr.com/Click here to access AFSA resources near you.Access MWR on the go usingSmart Phone AppsArmy “Mobile MWR”Click here to find an installation near you.MyAirForceLifeMilitary4Life is a one stop shop for MWR, Militarydiscounts, military pay, military life, and education.
DoD Resources8Resource KeyLodgingTravel/Tickets/ToursOutdoor RecreationShopping/DiscountsDoD LodgingClick here for quick access to an interactive map ofAir Force and Navy lodging facilities throughout theU.S. and the world. Search by geographic regionand state or the pick list to search bybase/installation.Other Lodging Links:DoD LodgingArmed Forces Recreation CenterNavy Cabins, Campgrounds, & RV ParksArmy RV Parks and CampgroundsArmy LodgingMarine Corps Recreational LodgingMarine Corps Inns of the CorpsCoast Guard LodgingYou can earn travel rewards, use your AAFESMilitary Star Card, and receive military traveldiscounts through Government Vacation AwardsClick here to learn more or call 1.866.691.5109Useful Links/List-ServesMilitary One SourceMilitary Officers Association of AmericaMilitary Community and Family Policy e-magazine
Local Links & Resources9Local DoD ResourcesMany uniformed service installations offer extensive Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) / TravelInformation, Tickets, and Tours (ITT) offices, resources, programs, and web-links. Search MWR programsin your local jurisdiction to get the most up-to-date information and resources available to you.This resource list, although not exhaustive, is provided as a useful tool to access local MWR resources.Elmendorf AFB (Anchorage, AK)Travis AFB (CA)Peterson AFB (CO)Fort Campbell (KY)Andrews AFB (MD)Fort Meade (MD)Walter Reed / National Navy (MD)Kirtland AFB (NM)Fort Hamilton (NY)Fort Belvior (VA)Fort Lee (VA)Navy Life PNW (WA)
Space-A-Travel & Other ResourcesResource r Recreation10Military Golf CoursesThis site is a comprehensive listingof military installation golf courses;sort by service, state, and ping/DiscountsPhysical FitnessMost military installations offer some form ofexercise option for the entire family. Services mayinclude a full-service gym with amenities such asaerobics classes, swimming lessons, basketball,and tennis courts.For runners, there are races across the nation,hosted by civilian organizations and branches ofthe uniformed services, throughout the year. Forinstance, the well-known Marine Corps Marathonis held in October of each year. Other examplesof races, walk/run events are: The Army TenMiler; Susan B. Komen Race for a Cure; RebelRace; Military Challenge; Tribute to the Military;Act Today for Military Families; and SecondAnnual Military Appreciation 5K Walk/Run.Space-A-TravelThis site offers first-come-first-serve flights forUniformed Service Members and dependents,Members on orders have priority. AMC FlightsClick here to access the AMC passenger terminalcontact list.Check out these Smart PhoneAppsArmy Physical Readiness TrainingMilitary GlossaryMilitary ranksNavy FitnessNavy Life
Shopping/DiscountsResource KeyDiscounts11ShoppingMilitary DiscountsCommissariesThe Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) operates the militaryCommissaries throughout the world. DeCA Commissaries aresupermarkets, usually located on military installations, that sellfood, sundry and cleaning products for cost plus a 5 percentsurcharge to active duty military, guard and reserve members,retirees and qualified family members.ExchangesPost exchanges, base exchanges, Army and Air Forceexchange service (AAFES), Navy exchanges (NEX), andShoppettes are all examples of military exchange stores. Theexchange is the military department and drug store. Guard andReserve personnel and their dependents have unlimitedshopping privileges at any exchange. A military ID is required.Signing up for an account is quick and easy. PHS uniforms canbe purchased from NEX with ease and confidence.10% off Entire Order at check out off anypurchase when you use the code FABSAV10 at checkout.Restrictions apply. Ends soon. Expiration: Apr 02, 2014.Get 15% off Your Order of 100 or More withMacy's E-mail Sign Up .The following link, http://www.military.com/discounts/ includessavings for numerous items including computers, cell phoneservices, home improvement, auto parts, arts/entertainment,travel, rental cars, lodging, and dining.Useful Links/List-ServesMilitary Discounts at Your Favorite ck out these Smart PhoneAppsThe Coupons AppGeo CouponsRetail me Not CouponsEntertainment CouponsTravel Coupons
Travel Apps & GadgetsResource KeyMobileApps12TravelGadgetsTravel AppsTravel GadgetsGoogle TranslateTranslates words and phases for more than 65 languages.SpareoneTranslates words and phases for more than 65 languages.TriposoSwap guidebooks and maps for this travel app that brings tolife cities and sights all around the world, offering informationon tourist destinations, restaurants, weather and foreignphrases.Military TravelerA dynamic, up-to-date directory that covers 29 USOs and 269bases, providing contact information for everything from childdevelopment centers to barber shops.Mom MapsThis app finds parks, playgrounds, restaurants with indoorplay areas and other child-friendly places in 28 metro areas.Gas BuddyA quick way to find the nearest gas station to you.Train Reaction DeviceSwap guidebooks and maps for this travel app that brings tolife cities and sights all around the world, offering informationon tourist destinations, restaurants, weather and foreignphrases.TabletIf you are traveling by train, plane or automobile, an iPad,Kindle, Nook or other tablet may be your best bet forentertaining yourself or young children, finding logdging,discovering new restaurants or navigating your surroundings.On-The-Go PowerVentev’s Dashport r2200 is a dual USB universal charger thatcan rapidly charge two devices at once using the 12-volt caroutlet, eliminating road-trip arguments over whose phone,tablet or other devise gets recharged first. (www.ventev.com)Source: USAA Magazine, Fall 2013 pgs 18 – 21
Appendix AA-1Web Link Reference ListPage 4Military One Sourcehttps://www.militaryonesource.milPage 4Armed Forces Vacation Clubhttp://www.afvclub.com/Page 5COAhttp://www.coausphs.org/index.cfmPage 5COA local e 5JOAGhttp://www.usphs.gov/corpslinks/joag/Page 5JOAG List Servehttps://list.nih.gov/cgi-bin/wa.exe?SUBED1 JOAG&A 1Page 5JOAG ISCC MWR ndex files/JOAG ISC Subcommittees.htmPage 6U.S. Coast Guardhttp://www.uscg.mil/mwr/Page 6U.S. Coast Guard – local installation aspPage 6Marine Corps. Community Serviceshttp://www.usmc-mccs.org/Page 6U.S. Navyhttp://navymwr.org/Page 7U.S. Armyhttp://www.armymwr.com/Page 7U.S. Army, local px
Appendix AA-2Web Link Reference ListPage 7U.S. Air Force Services Portalhttps://www.usafservices.com/Page 7U.S. Air Force Services Agency – local id/484/Default.aspxPage 8AAFEShttp://www.shopmyexchange.com/Page 8Government Vacation Awardshttp://www.govvacationrewards.com/Page 8DoD Lodging – Interactive Maphttp://dodlodging.net/Page 8DoD Lodging – main pagehttps://www.dodlodging.com/Page 8Armed Forces Recreation ers/Page 8Navy Cabins, Campgrounds, & RV aways.htmlPage 8Army RV Parks and Campgroundshttp://www.militarycampgrounds.us/Page 8Army lt.aspxPage 8Marine Corps Recreational Lodginghttp://www.mccsreclodging.com/Page 8Marine Corps Inns of the Corpshttp://www.innsofthecorps.com/Page 8Coast Guard Lodginghttp://www.uscg.mil/mwr/lodging/Lodging.asp
Appendix AA-3Web Link Reference ListPage 8Military Home Fronthttp://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/Page 8Military Officers Association of Americahttp://www.moaa.org/Page 8Military Community and Family Policy e 9Elmendorf AFB (Anchorage, AK)http://www.elmendorf-richardson.com/ODR/Page 9Travis AFB (CA)http://www.travisfss.com/index.phpPage 9Peterson AFB (CO)http://www.21fss.com/Page 9Fort Campbell (KY)http://www.fortcampbellmwr.com/Page 9Andrews AFB (MD)http://www.andrewsfss.com/itt.htmlPage 9Fort Meade (MD)http://ftmeademwr.com/Page 9Walter Reed / National Navy lyReadiness/index.htmPage 9Kirtland AFB (NM)http://www.kirtlandforcesupport.com/Page 9Fort Hamilton (NY)http://hamiltonmwr.com/
Appendix AA-4Web Link Reference ListPage 9Fort Belvior e 9Fort Lee (VA)http://www.leemwr.com/Page 9Navy Life PNW tion.aspxPage 11Military Golf Courseshttp://www.militarygolfcourseguide.comPage 11Space A Travel – main pageSpace A Travel – passenger terminal .pdfPage 12Google Translatehttp://translate.google.com/Page 12Triposohttp://www.triposo.com/Page 12Military Travelerhttp://miltraveler.com/Page 12Mom Mapshttp://mommaps.com/Page 12Gas Buddyhttp://gasbuddy.com/gb gastemperaturemap.aspxPage 12Spare Onehttp://spareone.com/Page 12Train Reaction Devicehttp://www.trainreaction.com/
Air Force and Navy lodging facilities throughout the U.S. and the world. Search by geographic region and state or the pick list to search by base/installation. Other Lodging Links: DoD Lodging Armed Forces Recreation Center Navy Cabins, Campgrounds, & RV Parks Army RV Parks and Campgrounds Army Lodging Marine Corps Recreational Lodging
lower productivity, lost revenue, and other effects of low morale are considered. Low morale can be costly to an institution. Morale is also regarded to be the fuel that drives an organisation forward or the fuel that feeds the fires of employee discontent and poor performance (Ewton, 2007). Low morale carries a high cost: the Gallup
1015.10, Programs for Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) 3 Nov 95, and DoDD 1015.2, Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, 14 June 95 by providing guidance on the scope and manage-ment of Services programs and eligibility of customers. SUMMARY OF REVISIONS This revision incorporates Interim Change IC 2002- 1.
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Morale and Esprit de Corps. Unit cohesion can be considered a contributor to morale. Manning reviews various definitions of the terms morale and esprit de corps and suggests that morale is best thought of as “the enthusiasm and persistence with which a member of a group engages in
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