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MWR Mission Statement
The first element you need to be successful is understanding the function you, as an MWR professional serve in the combat zone. MWR facilities have never been deployed to Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) before. More>>>
MWR Fundamentals
This is part of a series of articles about Morale Welfare and Recreation Operations (MWR) in a contingency environment. A series of lessons learned based on 4 ½ years of experience in Iraq from 2004-2008. More>>>
Karaoke Shows
While serving at FOB Loyalty in Iraq, as an Morale Welfare and Recreation contractor, I was approached by a soldier that did KJ’ing on his off duty time at home, who was looking for a place to hold Karaoke for his friends and the troops... More>>>
July/August MWR Planning
This installment is part of the HammerJammerUniversity ‘Extension’ Program. It is not meant to be all inclusive but a periodical reminder of some of the things I would do that are seasonally based to make the programs better and to ensure the continuity of services... More>>>
MWR Planning October
The cooler weather brings more folks out for outdoor events, but as an MWR professional you have to remain mindful of your tactical situation and make sure events likely to draw crowds are approved by the command in advance. Also practice your Bunker Briefing so it sounds professional when you give it to a large group. . More>>>
Packages from Home Supports Our Troops
There are many Troop Support Organizations throughout the US doing great work ...One of these non-profit organizations is Packages From Home from Phoenix, Arizona. More>>>
Blue Star Service Banners
The Blue Star Service Banner’s history, as a way to show support for our deployed service members, dates back to 1917. My Mother Dorothy proudly displayed hers in the window all 22 years I was on active duty, even when it wasn’t the “popular” thing to do... More>>>
MWR Idea Bank
One of the greatest challenges MWR professionals face on the battlefield, along wth incoming mortar, rockets, etc, is to keep programs fresh and give some continuity to the troops with what they have available at their home stations.
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