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The Armed Forces Retirement Home - Official Official Page of the Armed Forces Retirement Home - Vibrant military retirement communities in Mississippi & the District of Columbia.

The Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) is the nation’s premier life community for certain retired and former members of America’s armed forces and their spouses. It offers a vibrant lifestyle at two distinctly different campuses surrounded by rich history, the arts and cultural venues, educational opportunities, natural beauty, and recreational amenities. On campus, we provide modern facilities, wellness and life enrichment programs, advanced medical care, and so much more.

🎃👻 What a Spooktacular Day! 👻🎃We had a little Halloween fun yesterday, and what a great time it was! From costumes and c...
30/10/2026

🎃👻 What a Spooktacular Day! 👻🎃

We had a little Halloween fun yesterday, and what a great time it was! From costumes and candy to smiles and laughter, our day was filled with everything that makes this time of year so special.

We kicked things off with Trunk-or-Treat alongside Anniston Elementary on the front drive. It was so much fun welcoming the 5th grade trick-or-treaters, seeing their excitement, and sharing a little Halloween magic with them! 🍬

The fun didn't stop there! We kept the festivities going at Boos & Brews in the Community Center, where our residents showed off their Halloween spirit and some pretty creative costumes in our Best Dressed competition. Let's just say they definitely brought their A-game! 👻

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined in, dressed up, shared a few laughs, and helped make the day so special. These are the moments that make our community feel like family, and we wouldn't trade them for anything!

Here's to making memories, sharing smiles, and keeping the Halloween spirit alive! 🖤

Until next year... stay spooky, everyone! 🎃

After a hot summer and several algae blooms, our ponds needed a little TLC. Big thanks to our local Coasties for an amaz...
28/10/2026

After a hot summer and several algae blooms, our ponds needed a little TLC. Big thanks to our local Coasties for an amazing cleanup of our DC campus ponds yesterday! They cut up downed trees, hauled debris, cleaned up the fishing platform, and tackled the spillways.

💙 A Week of Health, Wellness & Community! 💙We had a wonderful week of activities focused on health, wellness, creativity...
27/10/2026

💙 A Week of Health, Wellness & Community! 💙

We had a wonderful week of activities focused on health, wellness, creativity, and connection! From learning about infection prevention, vaccines, and healthy hygiene habits to enjoying our “Haunted Hands” art activity, there was something for everyone.

👓 Residents also had the opportunity to have their eyeglasses and hearing aids cleaned, enjoy a relaxing sound bath, and participate in our raffle prize drawing.

✨ Thank you to everyone who participated and to our wonderful presenters and community partners who helped make the week special!

We appreciate the opportunity to bring our community together while promoting healthy living and overall well-being.

We had such a wonderful time at our AFRH-G Ice Cream Social! There’s nothing better than sharing a little ice cream, lot...
23/10/2026

We had such a wonderful time at our AFRH-G Ice Cream Social! There’s nothing better than sharing a little ice cream, lots of smiles, and great fellowship with friends. A big THANK YOU to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department for coming out and serving ice cream! We appreciate you taking the time to be with us and help make the day so special. Your kindness and support mean so much to us! It’s moments like these that make our AFRH-G community feel like family!

There’s something truly special about coming together to celebrate life, friendship, and the wonderful people who make o...
21/10/2026

There’s something truly special about coming together to celebrate life, friendship, and the wonderful people who make our AFRH-G community feel like family.

Our October Birthday Luncheon was a beautiful celebration filled with delicious food, warm smiles, laughter, and heartfelt moments! Residents enjoyed a mouthwatering spread featuring prime rib, salmon, all the fixings, and a variety of tempting desserts that made the occasion even sweeter!

But beyond the wonderful meal, it was the joy of gathering together, sharing stories, making memories, and celebrating another year of life that made this luncheon so meaningful. Every birthday is a reminder of the incredible stories, experiences, and friendships that enrich our community.

To all our October birthday honorees, may your year ahead be filled with happiness, good health, love, and countless reasons to smile. You are valued, you are appreciated, and you make AFRH-G a special place to call home.

A special thank you to our awesome dining hall, who helped make this celebration so memorable. It’s moments like these that remind us that the best celebrations aren’t just about what’s on the table, but the people gathered around it.

It was our honor to welcome Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman to the Washington campus in celebration...
15/10/2026

It was our honor to welcome Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman to the Washington campus in celebration of 251 years of the U.S. Navy.

His message spoke to the enduring resolve of sailors across generations and the spirit that connects veterans and sailors across skillsets and duty stations. That spirit was on full display during the ceremonial cake cutting with the oldest and youngest sailors, when he was joined by YNC Helen Sadowski, a WAVE selected for Chief in 1966, and Richard Strait, a Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman.

Thank you, MCPON Perryman, for your time and your care for the well-being of our veterans.
And Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy and our incredible sailors!

Happy Birthday Navy!
13/10/2026

Happy Birthday Navy!

Sometimes, it’s the simplest acts of kindness that mean the most.We want to send our deepest and most heartfelt THANK YO...
09/10/2026

Sometimes, it’s the simplest acts of kindness that mean the most.

We want to send our deepest and most heartfelt THANK YOU to the Westside Street Cruisers from Addis, Louisiana for bringing our veterans such wonderful patriotic swag during Cruisin’ the Coast.

Your generosity was about so much more than the gifts you brought. It was about the love, respect, and appreciation behind them. You took the time to let our veterans know that their service matters, their sacrifices matter, and that the people they fought to protect have not forgotten them.

Seeing the smiles on our veterans’ faces and the joy your kindness brought to them is something we will always treasure.

To the Westside Street Cruisers: thank you for honoring our heroes, for keeping patriotism alive, and for reminding our veterans that they are loved, valued, and appreciated.

May we never forget the men and women who raised their right hand and answered the call to serve our great nation.

From all of us at AFRH and, most importantly, from our veterans, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts.

Enjoy the ride, friends, and keep spreading that love, patriotism, and kindness wherever you go!

09/10/2026

🚨 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Good morning! Our Emergency Response Team has met and has an encouraging update to share.

The latest storm prediction indicates that our campus will not be in the path of hurricane Isaias.

Based on this outlook, we maintain a 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 posture. We expect a dozen employees to stay on campus overnight to provide continued support.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬:
• 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎: Town Hall for residents to receive a full update
• 𝟏3:𝟎𝟎: Early dismissal offered to staff who are able, so they can get home safely before the storm conditions pick up.

We will continue to monitor conditions closely and will share any changes to our plans.

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Please send us a direct message on Facebook and our team will get back to you.

08/10/2026

🌀𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭🌀

Following the latest NOAA update and the storm's expected path, our area has been 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, and we do not expect a large impact on campus. We are still watching the potential for a 5 to 7 foot storm surge closely, and we have adjusted our plans to a 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞.

Staff who wish to stay and ride out the storm will be provided rooms, and guests with booked rooms are welcome to stay through the storm. Our Emergency Response Team will be onsite to provide support.

As the storm moves toward the Gulf Coast, we will keep you informed of any changes to our plans.

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Please send us a direct message on Facebook and our team will get back to you.

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