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Originally Posted by Toaster
How about getting rid of the golf courses?
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That may happen at several installations, especially those with increasing water fees. MWR programs aren't like the rest of the government, they must be self-sustaining based on user fees augmented by AAFES contributions and very little appropriated funds. If the business case of a golf course eats up the MWR funds for a base it will eventually close. Same applies to things like aero clubs, bowling alleys, and movie theaters. Base libraries are also under the gun and places with nearby local libraries are closing their on post libraries which consume MWR dollars but generally don't bring in revenue.
An interesting solution being considered is privatizing to allow non-DoD golfers access to the same courses with higher fees and a certain number of tee times reserved for military personnel at reduced rates. This of course generates security concerns at some installations.
Once these MWR perks go away, though, they will likely be gone for good.