March 11, 2026
More than just fun, recreational therapy proves healing through play
BETHESDA, Md —
What may have appeared to be a casual volleyball game between Soldiers in the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation gymnasium on Feb. 20 at Naval Support Activity Bethesda was much more. The Soldiers, members of the Soldier Recovery Brigade at Walter Reed, were participating in one of many recreational therapy (RT) activities designed to support rehabilitation, recovery, and readiness for what comes next.