House Armed Services Committee
Subcommittee Chairman Snyder's Opening Statement --March 29, 2007
"Today the Subcommittee will turn its attention to morale, welfare, and recreation or MWR programs.
"These programs are critical components within the military communities and important milestones upon which service members and their families measure the quality of their lives. Activities such as the social clubs, playing fields, gymnasiums, libraries, hobby shops, and child care centers are but a few of the activities that are now considered indispensable benefits of military life and important elements of the military community.
"As I stated during the hearing on military resale programs earlier this month, there are few things that service members care more about than the reliability of the military community in providing services to their families. This is particularly true during war when members are deployed. Let there be no mistake, these programs have a direct affect on troop morale and combat readiness.
"There are challenges confronting these important activities and this Subcommittee will continue to be an advocate for MWR programs. Some of the concerns of the Subcommittee include a decline in appropriated fund support for MWR activities, the construction of new facilities at installations with increased populations, and the need to increase access to quality child care.
"Mr. McHugh, did you have any remarks?"
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