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January 15, 2019 / NEWS RELEASE: 01-19
NEXCOM’s Navy Lodge Program Celebrates 50 Years
Throughout the year, the Navy Lodge Program will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a series of events, activities and surprises for guests and the local military community. Events kick-off in January with cake cutting celebrations at all Navy Lodge locations worldwide.
“We are excited to share this milestone with all of our guests this year,” said Michael Bockelman, Vice President, Navy Lodge Program. “For 50 years, we’ve been ‘Welcoming you home’ with our PREMIER guest service, programs and facilities geared especially towards our military families. We have many events planned throughout the year to celebrate with our guests as our way of thanking them for supporting us for the past 50 years.”
The Navy Lodge Program was created in 1969 to bolster scarce housing options for military families associated with permanent change of station. Teaming up with the Bureau of Naval Personnel and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, construction began on reasonably priced, temporary lodging facilities. Unlike other services temporary lodging facilities, the Navy Lodge Program distinguished itself by operating with non-appropriated funds. The first Navy Lodge opened at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Norfolk, Va., on Feb. 6, 1971.
Over the past 50 years, the Navy Lodge Program has grown to 39 facilities worldwide. When a guest checks into today’s Navy Lodge they will find amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a complimentary breakfast each morning and a weekly managers reception. Room choices include family suites with flat screen satellite televisions and fully stocked kitchens. Navy Lodges also have laundry facilities and vending machines as well as an outside play area and workout rooms at many locations so guests have what they need in one location. Every Navy Lodge is handicapped accessible. As an added convenience, dogs and cats up to 70 pounds in weight can stay with its owner at many Navy Lodge locations.
To make a reservation for any of the 39 Navy Lodges worldwide, call toll free at 1-800-628- 9466 or log onto navy-lodge.com. For other military lodging options, go to dodlodging.com.
About NEXCOM
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) oversees 100 Navy Exchange (NEX) facilities and nearly 300 stores worldwide, 39 Navy Lodges, the Ships Store Program, the Uniform Program Management Office, the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility and the Telecommunications Program Office. NEXCOM's parent command is the Naval Supply Systems Command. NEXCOM’s mission is to provide authorized customers quality goods and services at a savings and to support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists and their families. NEXs and Navy Lodges operate primarily as a non-appropriated fund (NAF) business instrumentality. NEX revenues generated are used to support Navy Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs. In FY15, $2.5 billion in sales were generated with $22.3 million in dividends provided to Navy MWR programs.
