MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. -- The Enlisted Club here provides servicemembers with a wide array of activities, from Salsa dancing to live bands, to take pleasure in Monday through Saturday.

Conveniently located a walk away from the barracks, servicemembers can stride right into a good time. 

It might be nice to sit down and relax once in a while in the confines of a barracks room, sitting around eating pizza, but there is another world out there and it's at the  Enlisted Club right here.

"It's just a great place to socialize and have a good time," mentioned Lance Cpl. Manuel Grajeda, mechanic, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16. "There is a great atmosphere inside the club. It is definitely a great place to hang out and have some fun with your peers."

The Enlisted Club offers a lot of fun nighttime activities for everyone. Enlisted servicemembers, officers, and anyone interested are welcome to attend the festivities.

Thursday nights provide dance lovers a night of Salsa dancing with a professional instructor. The music starts at 8:00 p.m. and the teaching commences at 9:00. The lesson lasts for about an hour, but the music does not stop until midnight.

"You actually learn quite a bit," mentioned Grajeda, a Valencia, Calif., native. "The instructor is very patient and everyone just has a great time. Anyone, no matter what their ability, can have fun."

The Salsa instructor teaches pupils of all abilities how to dance like a pro. He comes out free of charge to help everyone learn a new move or improve their skills.

A Disc Jockey plays body-shaking tunes to keep the mood alive and spirits heightened. Overall, the atmosphere allows guests to unwind and forget about the pressures of the work week and to get into the Friday mood a little earlier. 

When the week is over and there is still a need to blow off some steam, Friday nights at the club offer music fans a taste of fun with live bands, usually of a rock genre sponsored by Sodexho.

"The bands are really good, I am surprised there aren't more people over here," said Jerry Carrier, night supervisor, Enlisted Club.

After sleeping late on Saturday morning, servicemembers and friends can head over to the happening club for "Club Invasion." Dancing, music and happy hour starts at 9:00 p.m. and lasts until 1:00 a.m. Civilians pay a five dollar cover charge, but military personnel are admitted free.

It is open Monday through Wednesday 11:00 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. and it re-opens from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Doors open Thursday at 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., and then at 4:00 p.m. through midnight. On Friday and Saturday doors will open at 11:00 a.m. and close at 1:00 in the morning. The club is closed on Sundays.

"The club just offers everyone a good time. It's a mellow place to just let loose," said Carrier.