Deployed Forces Support

Naval Station Everett's Deployed Support is a division of Morale, Welfare & Recreation. The mission of our program is to assist Sailors and Marines with fitness and recreational support while in port and at sea. To accomplish this mission, Deployed Support provides a wide range of services and equipment.

In-Port Support

All afloat commands are eligible for these services; others are based on availability.

  • Fitness space design, purchase, and installation support.
  • Fitness and recreation equipment repair and replacement.
  • Afloat recreation program management training and assistance.
  • Recreation fund inspection assists visits.
  • Party and event planning support.
  • Recreation information briefs.
  • Email, visits, or phone calls verifying command needs.
  • Change-of-homeport assistance (maps, phone books, and area guides)
  • Command, Ombudsman, and spouse group briefings available upon request.
     

Homecoming Support
 

2-4 Month Deployment

  • Family waiting area can be staged on the pier by request.
     

5 - 11 Month Deployment

  • Ship rider, upon request, to provide an area brief for commands with crews greater than 500. Travel/per diem to be funded by the requesting command.
  • Support Services are available upon return to home port.
  • Family waiting area will be staged on the pier.
  • Entertainment support upon request for arrival day.
  • Food and drink provided with sponsorship support.
     

MWR Afloat Recreation Funds Management Training

Afloat Recreation Funds Management training is mandatory (per CNICINST 1710.5) for Recreation Fund Custodians and Recreation Services Officers. It is recommended that Recreation Committee members attend as well to help maintain an organized program. The course teaches command representatives the proper management and operation of an Afloat Recreation program. The course includes: Navy policy, property management, financial management and recreation programming. MWR's Deployed Forces Support Division facilitates the Afloat Recreation Program Management training course quarterly.