In 2021, Liberty Military Housing and the Take the Challenge Now Foundation joined forces to create the annual Take the Challenge - Take Charge ten-day screen-free challenge. This challenge reinforces the benefits of reducing or eliminating screen time and promotes healthy screen-free ways to connect with family and the community.
Why is Liberty hosting the Challenge throughout its communities?
Research shows that a person’s mental and physical health suffers the more time they spend consuming media on digital devices. Reducing or eliminating screen time has improved sleep quality, productivity, and mood.
We understand that the military lifestyle brings its own unique challenges, and the negative impacts of media may be amplified in our communities. Liberty values and is committed to providing resources and opportunity to improve well-being and strengthen our military community bonds.
In addition to the workbook that is provided to Liberty residents and team members annually, we have gathered a few ideas and activities for you to use during the challenge and to keep the challenge going all year long. We encourage those who are not Liberty residents or team members to create their own ten-day screen-free Challenge!
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Liberty Military Housing Community Amenities
Throughout our communities, Liberty Military Housing strives to create a welcoming atmosphere with a sense of community for all residents. Parks, walking and biking paths, recreation options, free community events, and social areas are all incorporated into each beautifully designed, well-maintained neighborhood that our residents call home. Every detail of the community plan is carefully considered, from the playground equipment to the lighting and landscape design.
Download the Living with Liberty Guide for information about your community and what features it offers.
Each month our dedicated team members host free events in and around your community. These events allow our residents to learn more about their community and connect with other military families.
For more information on Liberty Military Housing communities, check out the Our Communities section on our website.
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens
Through the Waves of Honor program, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens offer one free admission ticket and three dependent tickets per year to any U.S. active-duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman.
The complimentary military tickets are only available online, and the Veterans’ promotions are only available through your nearest MWR installation.
Veteran Tickets Foundation
The Veteran Tickets Foundation’s Tickets for Troops Program teams up with major sports teams, leagues, promoters, organizations, venues, and event ticket holders to provide free and discounted tickets to currently serving veterans of all branches of the US military. Tickets for Troops give away free event tickets “as an expression of appreciation, acknowledgment, and an enduring symbol that we, as a nation, honor the service of our troops today and long after their tour of duty has passed.” Visit their website for more information.
National Parks
US service members and their dependents can receive a free annual pass to any national park or federal recreational land by simply showing their military ID.
Blue Star Museums
Every year, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day, the Blue Star Families program offers free admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. More than 2,000 museums participate, including nature centers, zoos, and children's museums. To find a participating museum near you, click here.
PGA
The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) has a program called Birdies for the Brave. This program provides support for the military community in many ways. One fun thing they do is offer free tickets to PGA tournaments to the active-duty military community. How many complimentary tickets per event varies per tournament, so check each tournament’s website for specific details. To learn about the other tournament programs that PGA hosts, click here!
MWR Libraries
MWR provides online access to library services and eResources. Members can search for new library materials and upcoming programs at their local installation library; learn a new language; find a tutor; check out digital and audiobooks; these are just a few of the services offered in the new one-stop library shop.
For more information, visit https://dodmwrlibraries.org/ or your local installation library.
For additional details on the Take the Challenge - Take Charge 10-day screen-free challenge, click here.
