USO and MWR Polar Bear Plunge

This event last took place on Feb 2nd, 2019
9:30 AM CDT ( 930R)

Join the USO and MWR and take a refreshing plunge into frozen Lake Michigan! The USO will be providing burgers, hot dogs, cookies and hot cocoa.

This event will take place at the Naval Station Great lakes Marina. NAVSTA Great Lakes - Marina, Bldg. 13

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