Fiscal year 1998 was a record year from the financial perspective. Put another way, Outdoor Recreation's 18 percent rate for NIAD makes it the top financial performer among all Air Force Services activities. Miss. Officials point out that the centrally supported programs have expanded in the last couple of years, most notably with the start of the Frequent Camper Program. More than 7,500 membership kits have been shipped to bases. The program is set up in six tiers, with each tier representing a block of 10 additional locations.
Many camps also welcome tent camping alone, with travel trailers and recreational vehicles.
Air Force people who want to know more about joining the Frequent Camper Program should contact the Outdoor Recreation or Air Force Services Squadron at their nearest Air Force base. There is no central point to join this program. Improvements include 29 paved campsites with full sewage hook-ups, repaved roads, and improved laundryroom. The 48 RV sites with gravel pads and grass perimeters can accommodate up to 40-foot motor homes. Each site includes water and electricity.