Recreation.
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Recreation Information.
Open Doors Outdoor
Open Doors Outdoors (ODO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is on a mission to take Veterans, their families and young people into the outdoors for reconnection, healthy activity and healing.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to guide individuals into the great outdoors, providing opportunities for reconnection, fostering healthy activity, and supporting healing journeys. Through curated outdoor adventures, we aim to empower participants to find solace, strength, and community in nature’s embrace.
Travel Discounts
American Forces Travel, supported by Priceline, is the U.S. Department of Defense official online leisure travel site for active military, Guard or Reserve, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired military, and all eligible MWR patrons. Eligible members of the military community can use American Forces Travel℠ to book leisure travel online. The one-stop travel booking site is a joint service initiative that offers discounts on airfare, rental cars, cruises, hotels, travel packages, events and more. You can use the website to book your next trip while helping to fund other current and future MWR programs.
America the Beautiful Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity fees (day-use fees) at Federal recreational sites, including national parks. 1 year and lifetime options. Seniors, military, and visitors with permanent disabilities. One or more trips to multiple parks. Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
- National Park Service
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- US Forest Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
- US Army of Corps of Engineers
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers one private vehicle fee
or four per person fees
MWR Recreational Lodging
Military benefits entitle service members and their families to stay at MWR recreational lodging around the world. From cottages at the beach to cabins in the mountains, you can find plenty of affordable destinations for a great trip. With a little planning, a family vacation is in your sights at an affordable price. MWR recreational lodging is available at a wide variety of locations, across the U.S. and around the world. Explore your options — it’s a chance to travel somewhere new. Especially during peak travel seasons, MWR recreational lodging can fill up fast, so make your reservations early. Confirm your eligibility with the destination.
NGACT Stronger Together with Team RWB
The National Guard Association of Connecticut (NGACT) is proud to announce a new partnership with Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a national nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of America’s veterans through physical and social activity. Together, we are uniting our efforts to support health, connection, and purpose for members of the Connecticut National Guard, veterans, and their families.
What This Partnership Means
- Joint Events: Coordinated fitness, community service, and family events across Connecticut.
- Expanded Reach: NGACT members gain access to Team RWB’s national app, events calendar, and wellness initiatives.
- Veteran Connection: Shared efforts to address isolation, post-service transition, and long-term wellbeing.
- Leadership Opportunities: Promote Guard member and NGACT member involvement as event leaders and volunteers within Team RWB.
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