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MWR Opens New Recreation Center for Sailors

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS080123-04
Release Date: 1/23/2008 1:14:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Maebel Tinoko, Fleet Public Affairs Center Det., Northwest

BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Naval Base (NB) Kitsap Sailors enjoy amenities provided at the new Bremerton Recreation Center at NB Kitsap, Bremerton, Jan. 18.

Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) funded the transformation of the former Strike Zone Bowling Center into an innovative, full-service recreation center, which was opened New Year's eve.

"The recreation center offers an endless array of entertainment with six lanes of bowling, numerous computers with free internet and videogames such as X-box 360 and Wii consoles," said Nancy Mccarter, recreation center aid. "This is a one-stop-shop for our service members and it offers Sailors a place to hang out in a safe environment."

The recreation center also has numerous hands on games such as pool tables, foosball, ping pong, air hockey, and board games that can be checked out.

For one Sailor, the recreation center is a place for relaxation.

"The recreation center provides a constructive outlet for junior Sailors to enjoy," said Hospitalman Andrew Johnston, USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). "It's a wonderful place to hang out after a long day of work and it has everything I would need for entertainment."

The recreation center also has a mini movie theater, a library, entertainment information and discount ticket services for patrons.

"I am very new to this area and it help's to have a recreation center available especially since I live on the ship," said Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Ernesto Diaz, John C. Stennis. "I love how organized the set up is and it's an awesome place to chill with friends."

For Sailors who love the great outdoors, the Pacific Edge Outfitters began offering rental equipment for outdoor recreation gear at the customer service counter.

"We have tents, sleeping bags, back packs, cook sets, coolers, winter clothing, fishing poles, to mountain bikes and boats," said Tammie VanDiest, Pacific Edge Outfitter Manager. "Sailors have a way to explore the area without having to buy the equipment for the weekend,"

"This place has everything and it's in a great location," said Culinary Specialist 1st Class (SW) Johnwell Padillo, John C. Stennis. "The environment is a fantastic place for Sailors to enjoy with their friends and families."

For more news from Naval Base Kitsap, visit www.navy.mil/local/kitsap/.