Featuring Jelly Roll and Gwen Stefani

Join us at NAVSTA Norfolk for the 2025 Operation MWR on Thursday, October 16 at the Pier 14 Parking Lot. Gates will open at 4:30 PM.  

This initiative aims to offer service members and their families a recreational and morale-boosting platform, fostering participant readiness and resilience while acknowledging and honoring their service and sacrifices. Operation MWR is dedicated to building vibrant communities, enhancing resiliency, and supporting fun across all installations. 

Cameras

No professional cameras, video recording devices or audio recorders are allowed.

Food and Drink

Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Bag Policy

All bags must be clear and are subject to screening. No alcohol or coolers are allowed. Water must be in a plastic bottle. 

Permitted Items

Guests may bring chairs and blankets to sit on. 

Parking

Handicap parking will be available and there will be people helping to direct traffic to parking lots when you arrive for the concert. 

Frequently Asked Questions: 

1. What is the guest policy?  - DoD ID (Active Duty, Dependents, Retirees, Reservists & Civilians) can sponsor up to 4 guests per one ID. All guests must be in the same vehicle, and be wearing a seatbelt when entering the base. Guests 18 and over must show a REAL ID or valid US Passport and enter in the same vehicle with their sponsored ID holder. 
    
2. Can a DoD Contractor ID (Green Stripe) holder bring guests on base?  - Yes, if your Contractor DoD ID authorizes you access to NSN, you may escort guests who have a REAL ID or valid US Passport. 
    
3. I'm a Veteran with a Veteran (VA) ID Card. Can I get on base, and can I bring a guest?  - Yes, if your Veteran ID authorizes you access to the installation, shop at the commissary, use of MWR Facilities you may escort guests who have a REAL ID or valid US Passport. 
    
4. Can you use a DBIDS ID to access NSN? - No, DBIDS credentials are issued to contractors and authorized personnel who have been granted access to military bases and secure government facilities to perform specific work at specific times. DBIDS holders should understand that their access is limited, and conditional based on the reasons a DBIDS ID was issued. 
    
5. Can a DBIDS ID holder bring guests on base? - No, your DBIDS ID does not allow you to escort guests at any time. 
    
6. Does DBIDS grant you entry with a veteran's rating on your REAL ID? - No. The veteran's rating on your REAL ID does not affect DBIDS access privileges. Access is based solely on the credentials and permissions associated with your DBIDS or DoD ID. 
    
7. Does a TWIC ID grant you entry to the base and concert? - No. It's primarily for workers in the transportation sector - like port workers, longshoremen, truck drivers, and others who need unescorted access to secure maritime areas. TWIC ID holders should understand that their access is limited, and conditional based on the reasons a TWIC ID was issued. 
    
8. What time do the gates open? Gates will open at 4:30 PM for the concert.