Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs are vital to resilient and ready Airmen and families, but the Air Force currently lacks an evidence-informed evaluation framework for MWR programs. The authors develop a model of resilience and readiness, compare it with outcomes targeted by the MWR portfolio, and suggest steps that the Air Force can take to evaluate MWR capabilities for enhancing Airman and family resilience and readiness.
