The Navy announced that it is delivering live entertainment to 50 installations as part of a program to help service members and their families relax and build community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Operation Morale, Welfare and Recreation is bringing music acts to military facilities through April 2027. The event kicked off on Aug. 8 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island with Fitz and The Tantrums and Alana Springsteen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cQuality of service is about ensuring our sailors and their families have the support, connections and opportunities they need to thrive,\u201d said Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command. \u201cPrograms like Operation MWR help reduce stress, strengthen unit and family support networks, and sustain the personal resilience sailors need to meet demanding operational requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The concert series follows several MWR events, including an Oct. 16, 2025, performance by Jelly Roll and Gwen Stefani at Naval Station Norfolk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the Navy is still hammering out the details for upcoming shows, the list of upcoming concerts is as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Aug. 29, 2026 \u2014 Naval Station Norfolk: Teddy Swims with special guest Miranda Lambert and opening act DJ Vito<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Sept. 11, 2026 \u2013 Naval Weapons Station Crane: Preston James and Band<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Oct. 2, 2026 \u2014 Naval Support Activity Saratoga Springs: Michael Kent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Oct. 10, 2026 \u2014 Naval Base San Diego: Artist announcement forthcoming<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Oct. 17, 2026 \u2014 Naval Station Great Lakes: DJ Diesel, also known as Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 April 30, 2027 \u2014 Naval Air Station Panama City: Artist announcement forthcoming<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Service members and their families are not required to register for concerts in advance, but admission may be first-come, first-served at some venues with limited space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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