Captain’s Column
As summer rolls along I hope you all are having a safe and fun time! For those who attended the Independence Day Celebration we held here on base, please help me give an enormous “Thank You” to our Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department for a job well done! It was a great evening.
This year’s celebration was a huge success, thanks in large part to the dedication and hard work of our MWR team who organized, planned, set-up and ran the festivities for the entire day. Everything from the water vents, to the bouncy houses, to the petting zoo and pony rides was fantastic.
The perfect ending to a great afternoon of activities was the spectacular fireworks show that just seemed to keep on going with bigger and brighter explosions!
The MWR Department worked very hard to provide the best Fourth of July Celebration we could. In addition to the MWR team, I would also like to send a special thank you to the volunteers from Marine Aviation Training Support Group 22 and the Navy Operational Support Center who helped with the construction and set-up of the various facilities used for the event.
The set-up, according to Mr. Roland, one of the MWR folks who’s done a number of these, “…was never as fast and efficient as it was with the Marines leading the way.”
The MWR team here at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi works tirelessly day in and day out to bring our tenants, families and retirees the best facilities and activities they can. They are constantly striving to improve and develop new ways for families and single Sailors to enjoy their time off. Some other great examples of the MWR team “getting it done” include the opening and weekly events at the pool, the remodeling of the Fitness Center to include the extra workout spaces in the E-Street Gym, and the remodeling of the bowling alley.
There are a number of things the MWR team is working on, so please keep an eye out on their Facebook page for the next big event. Also, please give them a “Thank You” when you see them. They are working hard, and I really appreciate the efforts they give everyday.