18/06/2026
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION*📣
In observance of Juneteenth, all MWR facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19, except for the following:
• Fitness Center (Bldg. 167): 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Outdoor Gym & Roberto Clemente Annex: Open 24/7 for authorized ID cardholders
• Golf Course: 6 a.m. – Dusk
Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued. The day marks a significant milestone in American history and symbolizes freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.
Juneteenth serves as a time to reflect on our nation’s history, honor the contributions and achievements of African Americans, and celebrate the values of liberty and opportunity for all.