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NSA BETHESDA HAPPENINGS E-NEWS |
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Week of June 15-19, 2026 |
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NDW America's 250th Anniversary Celebration at King’s Dominion
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NEW DATE: Sept. 12, 2026-Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at King's Dominion! Gates Open: 11 a.m. Gates Close: 7 p.m. Join us for a full-day celebration of stars, stripes and thrills! This private event is open to Department of Defense/War personnel* only. We appreciate your cooperation in making this a safe and memorable celebration.
*All vehicles arriving at Kings Dominion for the "NDW Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary" event must have at least one (1) occupant who is a valid Department of War (DoD/DoW) ID holder.
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$12 Meal Deals on select days for lunch this summer! July 15- Shrimp Salad Sandwich or Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwich, Potato Wedges, Can of Soda/// August 26- Lobster Roll or Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Can of Soda
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Warrior Food Court-JUNE 26 -COMFORT FOOD FRIDAYS
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Get a little taste of home with the Warrior Food Court's Comfort Food Friday Special. June 26: Tandoori Chicken OR Vegetable Spring Rolls, Basmati Rice, Buttered Carrots, Dinner Roll for $9.95.
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Warrior Food Court-JULY 10 -COMFORT FOOD FRIDAYS
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Get a little taste of home with the Warrior Food Court's Comfort Food Friday Special. Friday, July 10: Bangladesh Butter Chicken OR Fried Catfish, Basmati Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Naan Bread, for $9.95.
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Warrior Food Court-JULY 17-COMFORT FOOD FRIDAYS
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Get a little taste of home with the Warrior Food Court's Comfort Food Friday Special. Friday, July 17: Lasagna OR Fried Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries, Butter Green Beans, Dinner Roll, for $9.95.
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Warrior Food Court-JULY 24-COMFORT FOOD FRIDAYS
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Get a little taste of home with the Warrior Food Court's Comfort Food Friday Special. Friday, July 24: Bangladesh Radhoni Biryani Masala OR Bangladesh Tuna Patties, Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Dinner Roll, for $9.95.
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Warrior Food Court-JULY 31-COMFORT FOOD FRIDAYS
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Get a little taste of home with the Warrior Food Court's Comfort Food Friday Special. Friday, July 31: Chicken Shawarma OR Fried Codfish, Hush Puppies, Collard Greens, Dinner Roll, for $9.95.
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Start Your Day Better at Better Burger!
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CREATE YOUR OWN OMELET at Better Burger for Breakfast!
Starting at $4 for cheese omelet. 1 Meat, 3 Veggies and Cheese is only $5.50.
Meats: Bacon, Chorizo, Sausage and Ham. Veggies: Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach, Salsa. Cheese: American, Cheddar, Feta, Pepper Jack, Swiss.
Make your omelet a BURRITO for $1 more.
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Warrior Food Court -Building 62. Try one of these limited time offers available in May. Uptown Pizza-Mexican Pizza, Better Burger-Not Just For Breakfast Burger, Fresh Choices-Steakhouse Wrap, Bombers-Ancient Grains Chicken and Rice Bowl
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Located in the Warrior Food Court and open Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM-2:30 PM. Blendz Smoothies. At Gourmet Bean, We Proudly Brew Starbucks. Coffee, Hot Cocoa, Frappuccino® Blended Beverage and more!
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June 20 MWR TRIP: Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
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Ride with MWR to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on Saturday, June 20. Active-Duty Military are only $10. All others with NSA Bethesda base access are $120. Fee includes ticket to park and charter bus transportation. Bus departs NSAB at 6:30 AM. Arrives back at NSAB at Midnight. Register at one of our MWR Com Rec Ticket Offices in Bldg. 39 or Bldg. 239. PH 301-295-0434/ PH 301-319-1620
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SOLO MILO at 5:30 PM and SEND HELP at 7:30 PM. Meet MWR Com Rec at the Warrior Food Court. No Navy endorsement is implied. Free movie viewing including Hors D'oeuvres, Popcorn and Beverages. Open to all with base access. MWR Com Rec PH 301-319-1620. Navy Motion Picture Services (NMPS)
Sponsored by
Gary Sinise Foundation
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July 11 Fort Meade Commissary Run
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Free transportation to and from the Fort Meade Commissary for Single Service Members and Wounded Warriors living at NSA Bethesda. Pick up at Tranquility Hall, Building 62 Front Lobby at 9 AM. NEXT RUN: Saturday, July 11
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Saturday, July 18 from 11 AM-2 PM -Cool off with MWR at the Summer Splash Bash! Inflatable bounce houses, water slides and obstacle courses! FREE event at the MWR Sports Complex. Open to all with base access. No Navy endorsement is implied.
Thanks to our Sponsor. No Navy endorsement is implied.
Navy Federal Credit Union
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Com Rec Ticket Office Bldg. 39
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Discounted Tickets, sign up for trips and more. Located in the hospital basement level room 1B24(near Panera). Open Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM. PH 301-295-0434
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Com Rec Ticket Office Bldg. 239
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Discounted Tickets, sign up for trips and more. Outdoor Equipment and Picnic Pavilion Rentals. Located by the Z Parking Lot at the back of the base, past the USO. Open Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM. PH 301-400-1783.
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TICKETS: Navy Football 2026
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U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY HOME FOOTBALL. EARLY BIRD PRICING $44 UNTIL JULY 10, $49.50 AFTER JULY 10. All orders must be placed at least five business days in advance. Purchase at the Community Recreation Office. Tickets subject to availability. Transportation not included. Open to all with base access.
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All orders must be placed at least five business days in advance. Purchase at the Community Recreation Office. Tickets subject to availability. Transportation not included. Open to all with base access.
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TICKETS: Great Wolf Lodge
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GREAT WOLF LODGE 2026 Discounted! The following dates are available: June 26-28, 2026 / October 23-25, 2026 / December 11-13, 2026. Stay is Two Nights: $555, Check-in Friday, Check-out Sunday (Limited space available, prices are subject to change.) Includes: - 3 Days, 2 Night stay (standard room)- 3 Days at the Waterpark - Check-in at 4 PM (pre-check in between 12:30-1:30 PM for waterpark access)- One room sleeps up to six people- $10 gift certificate- 6 waterpark bands (valid both days)- Check-out at 11 AM (stay & enjoy the waterpark until closing)
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2026 White House Ornament
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Honor America's 250th milestone with this prestigious Official 2026 Commemorative ornament. On sale at MWR Com Rec Ticket Offices beginning Monday, June 1. The front features the Declaration of Independence text elegantly framed and burnished with 24-karat gold for luminous sophistication. The backside reveals an intricately etched White House, attended by both the historic and modern American flags in stately procession.
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Families Forward : Acknowledging Military Parents’ Wellness. MFSC is honoring the resilience of military families while providing support, education, and joy. Come hang out at our indoor/outdoor event with the entire family to learn how to promote mental health and wellness at home. Space is limited. Register by 2 July.
Thanks to our sponsor! No Navy endorsement is implied.
National Capitol Council of the Navy League
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Money Club: TSP Fund Series
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Personal Financial Readiness is kicking off a new weekly discussion series called Money Club: TSP Fund Series Thursdays at 1 PM.
All military service members, family members, federal civilians, retirees, and other interested members of the community are welcome to register and attend. This group will meet live via Microsoft Teams for seven weeks, and each session will focus on one part of the Thrift Savings Plan funds — short, focused, and to the point.
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Military & Family Support Center is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM — 4 PM. All active-duty military, wounded warriors, NMAs, dependents, retirees, reservists, and DoD civilians are eligible to participate in programs (some exceptions may apply). PLEASE REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING ANY CLASS. For more information or to register, please contact us at 301-319-4087 or MFSCBethesda@us.navy.mil.
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SAIL is a voluntary program that quickly provides you support during the stressful period after a suicide-related behavior (SRB). SAIL does not replace mental health treatment. SAIL is designed around a series of caring contacts within the first 90 days after an SRB, the period of highest risk. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate assistance, the Military Crisis Line is available 24/7. Call 1-800-273-8255 (Option 1), text 838255 or visit www.militarycrisisline.net for free and confidential support.
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Women's Empowerment Support Group
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Support Group for Women meeting every Thursday,12:30-2 PM. Military Family Support Center, Building 11, NSA Bethesda, PH 301-319-4087.
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Men's Victim Support Group
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Support Group for Men meeting every Thursday,10-11:30 AM. Military Family Support Center, Building 11, NSA Bethesda, PH 301-319-4087.
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Join EFMP for Storytime the Second Wednesday of each Month from 10:30-11:45 AM. Meet at Wheaton Public Library-11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902. This is a calm, sensory-friendly environment at the library. Register by email EFMPBethesda@us.navy.mil or call (301) 319-4087.
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Free app is available to download for Google and Apple devices. Search the App store for NavyMWR NDW and download today! Be sure to ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS from MWR when you download to stay connected. Select your location as NSA Bethesda to stay connected.
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Your feedback is vital to enhancing our programs and services. Please take a few minutes to fill out our feedback forms and share your thoughts. Your input will help MWR leadership improve the quality-of-life initiatives at Naval Support Activity Bethesda.
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No experience required. Just bring your energy and team spirit! SOFTBALL is happening now and BASKETBALL begins in July. To register for a team or for more information, please contact MWR Sports at 301-400-3789. Email us at MWRSports@us.navy.mil
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Over 35 Basketball League
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No experience required. Just bring your energy and team spirit! To register for a team or for more information, please contact MWR Sports at 301-400-3789. Email us at MWRSports@us.navy.mil
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| Job Opportunities NSA Bethesda
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Learn to kayak with Team River Runner for FREE! Tuesdays from 3-5 PM. All equipment provided free of charge. Year-round sessions provided. For more information, please contact the Aquatic and Sports Coordinator at 301-400-3789.
Free Kayak Lessons:
REGISTER HERE with Team River Runner
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Coming soon! Get NAUI Open Water Scuba Certified in the Base Pool. Six-Class Series Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-7 PM. For more information, please contact: mwrbethesdaaquatics@us.navy.mil.
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School Liaison June Newsletter
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The School Liaison at NSA Bethesda is here for you. Do you have or know someone who has school-aged children? If you do the School Liaison can assist with-Inbound- Students finding the right school for you (Public, private, or homeschool). Outbound- Students to transfer to schools anywhere in the world with the warm hand-off to another School Liaison. NSAB SL Office is located in Bldg. 11 Room 135. PH 240-814-7729
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School Supply Drop Off: June 1-July 31
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This is your chance to get rid of those gently used and unused(new) school supplies: school uniforms, book bags, crayons, color pencils, markers, pencil cases, glue, scissors, note cards, hand sanitizer, tissues, erasers and more. All with base access are welcome to participate. Drop off locations: Military Family Support Center Building 11 and Bethesda Navy Exchange (NEX) Building 82. NSAB SL Office is located in Bldg. 11 Room 135. PH 301-295-7849 or 240-814-7729.
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Child and Youth Job Opportunities
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FREE and Discounted CHILDCARE! Child and Youth Program is hiring Child Youth Program Assistants. Please apply at https://www.USAjobs.gov Keyword NDW. $2000 Incentive Bonus paid over 12 months. CYP Staff receive 100% free childcare for 1st child followed by 25% off for any additional child.
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Hourly Child Care Spaces Available
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Hourly care is available at a rate of $8.00 per hour with a 2-hour minimum
for children aged 6 weeks-5 yrs old. Open to all with base access and meet eligibility, hourly care is closed weekends and federal holidays. Children must be registered in the program to attend. Please call CDC I or II to set up a registration and orientation appointment. PH 301-295-0014 or PH 301-400-1200. Once registered, make reservations using CYP Online. If the desired date/time is not available, please call the CDC to be added to the hourly care waitlist, or check the CYP Online Services website periodically for changes in availability.
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Make it a family summer! Savings on Hotels, Flights, Rental Cars, Packages, Event Tickets, and Cruises! This site is open to Armed Forces, Veterans, and DoD Civilians.
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GROUP CLASSES ARE FREE FOR ACTIVE DUTY
Class Fees for Non-Active Duty: $3 Per Class, $25 For 10, $40 Unlimited 30-Day Pass. Most classes are 45-50 min. Spinning, Grace & Grit, & Body Combat classes are FEP approved.
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