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Feb. 23, 2026

SAIL Offers Suicide Support

SAIL - Sailor Assistance & Intercept for Life - is a voluntary program through the Fleet & Family Support Center that offers support to sailors after a suicide-related behavior with a series of caring contacts within the first 90 days.

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Make a plan now for school-age care with the Patuxent River Youth Center! Spring Break Camp offers full day care when school is out and is open to all with base access. Availability and eligibility priorities apply.

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NRC Solomons Lodging Guide Available

The 2026 NRC Solomons Lodging & Recreation Guide is now available! View lodging options, recreational facilities, special events and more for the Navy's largest outdoor recreational facility.

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MWR Seeking Air Show Exhibitors

Promote your business to the 100,000+ visitors at the 2026 Pax River Air Show featuring the Blue Angels! Exhibitor spaces include a display space, parking passes, web links and more.

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Sponsors Needed for Military Spouse Appreciation

The Fleet & Family Support Center is looking for sponsors for Military Spouse Appreciation in May! Businesses and organizations are needed to provide giveaways, gift basket items, food and drinks, coupons and more. In-kind and cash sponsorships are accepted.

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MWR Hiring Seasonal Positions

MWR at NAS Patuxent River & NRC Solomons is hiring for the summer! Positions with Aquatics and Community Recreation are available.

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Reserve Your Spot Today!

Strike Zone Bowling Center

12 lanes plus cosmic bowling and food & beverage options at Cafe 300

NRC Solomons Lodging & Camping

Lodging units and campsites at the Navy's largest outdoor recreation facility

Cedar Point Golf Course Tee Times

18 holes of championship golf in a stunning waterfront setting

Bingo Night

Play free Bingo for a chance to win awesome prizes on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5-6 p.m. at the Flight Deck Lounge. Food and beverages will be available for purchase - doors open at 3:30 p.m. Open to all with base access!

Thank you to First Command for sponsoring this event!
First Command

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This Weekend at the Center Stage Theater

Watch a movie at the Center Stage Theater and save! This weekend's showing is 'Send Help' on Friday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

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Pax River Push-Pull Raw Challenge

Test your strength at this annual lifting competition on Feb. 28 at the Drill Hall beginning at 7 a.m. This Raw/Classic bench press and deadlift meet is great for anyone interested in getting a feel for competition. Open to all with base access!

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Harlem Globetrotters

Watch the Harlem Globetrotters dazzle, dunk and hype the crowd with discount tickets from MWR! Performances will be held at Capital One Arena on March 7 and Eaglebank Arena on March 8.

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Capitals vs Flyers Bus Trip

Travel with MWR by charter bus to watch the Washington Capitals take on the Philadelphia Flyers on March 31! $10 for all Active Duty, $165 for all others with base access. Price includes game ticket and transportation.

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Pax River 10-Mile Relay

Join MWR Fitness for this team running event on Friday, March 13 beginning at 10 a.m. Free for Active Duty/dependents, $10 for all others with base access!

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Mission Nutrition

Active Duty and dependents are invited to join the MWR Fitness team on March 20 at the Drill Hall for a free 1-day class that will provide essential nutrition knowledge to help you make informed dietary choices to support optimal performance, readiness and overall well-being.

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Save the Date: NAS Patuxent River Job Fair

Join the Fleet & Family Support Center for the NAS Patuxent River Job Fair on April 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Liberty Housing Community Center. Open to all with base access!

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FFSC March Workshop Schedule

The Fleet & Family Support Center offers free classes and workshops that are open to all with base access, unless otherwise noted. Check out next month's schedule!

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EFMP 101

Learn how the Exceptional Family Member Program supports Navy families with special needs at the Fleet & Family Support Center on March 3 from 11 a.m.-noon. Registration is required - call 301-342-4911.

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Let's Talk Federal Employment

Join the Fleet & Family Support Center on March 4 from 9-11 a.m. for a free workshop on navigating the federal employment system. Registration is required - call 301-342-4911.

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Home Buying

Whether you're a first-time home buyer or you've been through the process before, you'll get useful advice from the Fleet & Family Support Center's Personal Financial Manager on March 4 from 2-3:30 p.m. Registration is required - call 301-342-4911.

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College 101

Getting ready to embark on the college journey? The School Liaison will offer a series of free virtual workshops in March for parents of high school students. The first session, 'The College Search,' will be held on March 5 from noon-1 p.m.

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Smooth Move with EFMP

If you're getting ready to PCS with an exceptional family member don't miss this in-person class with the Fleet & Family Support Center, School Liaison and EFMP on March 10 from noon-1 p.m.

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Virtual Special Education Workshops

Parents can get all of the 'need to know' information about special education with a series of free virtual workshops. The monthly sessions are open to all families navigating special education. 'Personalized Pathway, Your Compass to a Robust IEP' will be held on March 31 at 1 p.m.

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Current Job Openings

Child and Youth Program Assistant (muli-level)

Recreation Aid (Marina)

Exceptional Family Member Program Case Liaison

Child and Youth Program Leader

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