Recreation

Physical, Base, Outdoor & State Recreation

Life in the Air Force requires hard work, but also allows time for your own pursuits. Typically, you can expect an eight-hour workday, leaving plenty of time to relax, recharge and do other things you enjoy once you change out of uniform.

Physical Recreation

Intramural sports are a popular way to have fun and stay active on all of our bases. With multiple sports facilities on every base, you'll find a way to continue to practice and play the sport of your choice.

Base Recreation

Each base has its own recreation center equipped with snacks, drinks, billiards, computers, Wi-Fi, arcade and console games, and other activities to help you relax and unwind.

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Outdoor Recreation

From ski boats to snowboards, you can often find the outdoor gear, equipment and even amenities you need right on base at our rec camp and equipment rental facilities. While it varies from base to base, you'll almost always find the gear or activity you're looking for.

State Recreation

Many states allow those who are currently serving active-duty military or are on leave from active duty to obtain hunting and fishing licenses for free. Other states give active duty military members who are stationed in that state the ability to purchase licenses as residents of the state in which they are either stationed or traveling to, even where they claim residency elsewhere.

Fitness Facilities

In the Air Force, one of your duties is to stay physically fit. It's not a chore - it's a way of life. The Air Force provides great fitness facilities from gyms to tracks to lap pools to fitness classes to help you keep yourself in top physical condition.

Time for Recreation

The Air Force lifestyle offers a work-life balance similar to that of the civilian world. While stationed on base, Airmen typically work at their assigned job 40–45 hours a week leaving plenty of time for recreation.

In addition to Federal Holidays, Airmen are entitled to 30 days of vacation with pay per year. They also receive 4 to 5 days of family time per year. These are typically days around Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc. to give families more time together.

*Civilian time off is based on Bureau of Labor Statistics