FMWR finishes new MacLaughlin gym floor

FORT LEE, Va.—Fort Lee Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation finished the construction of and coating of a new gymnasium floor Oct. 4 at the MacLau… FORT LEE, Va.—Fort Lee Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation finished the construction of and coating of a new gymnasium floor Oct. 4 at the MacLaughlin Fitness Center as part of their partnership with Installation Management Command G9’s All-Army Sports program. “The outcome of the floor is wonderful with multiple finished coatings to hold the integrity of the floor markings which will allow [use for] active DOD card holders whom are Active Duty, DOD civilians, Retirees and dependents,” said Anthony Nelson, Fort Lee FMWR’s sports/intramurals supervisor and facility manager.

“The new gymnasium floor will be used for daily recreational use within MacLaughlin Fitness Center, our intramural leagues for permanent party and AIT students, and various tournaments or special events.” According to Fort Lee FMWR, All-Army Sports paid for the execution of the construction with a $90,000 grant, as DFMWR programs are allocated funding to upgrade necessary outdated equipment at installation levels to continue sporting events and help service members stay physically ready. Fort Lee FMWR hosted All-Army Men’s Volleyball in 2025, All-Army Men’s Basketball in 2026, and will host All-Army Men’s Basketball in 2027. “[All-Army Sports funding] allows our intramural sports program to not