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Fort Myer, Va. Fort McNair, Washington D.C. Henderson Hall, Va.
News http://www.army.mil/article/99411/Installation_News/
Family Readiness
http://www.army.mil/article/99413/Family_Readiness/
Traffic, Roads and Grounds
http://www.army.mil/article/99415/Traffic__Roads__and_Grounds/
JBM-HH Commander’s Information Line – 703-696-6906
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REMINDER - all bulletin requests must be submitted by close of business
Thursday in order to be in the following Monday’s Bulletin.
News
Sequestration News
Get the latest information and news on sequestration and how it will affect the
Department of Defense by visiting the JBM-HH website at
www.army.mil/article/96832/Sequestration_Resources/.
Get your news published in the JBM-HH Email Bulletin
Get your office’s important information in the weekly JBM-HH bulletin. To get it
published email usarmy.jbmhh.asa.pao-all@mail.mil by Thursday at 4 p.m. For more
information call 703-696-2976.
Email Bulletin now accessible on the JBM-HH website
2. This Email Bulletin is now accessible on the JBM-HH website. For information on
News visit www.army.mil/article/94476/Installation_News/. For information on
Family Readiness visit www.army.mil/article/94477/Family_Readiness/. For
information on Traffic, Roads and Grounds visit
www.army.mil/article/94481/Traffic__Roads_and_Grounds/. These websites will be
your go-to locations to find out what’s happening on JBM-HH and will be updated
daily or as needed. In the near future we will be using email blasts/bulletins only for
emergency or critical information.
NEW – We’re going from heating to air conditioning
Directorate of Public Works personnel have begun the annual change-over process
from heating to air conditioning. All the heat is currently being turned off and the air
conditioning turned on. The air will be turned on in all buildings by May 15.
For more information, call 703-696-3290.
National Park Service offers free annual pass to national parks
The National Park Service wants to thank active duty personnel and their families for
their service. A free annual pass is available at national parks that charge that permits
entry to active duty military. Learn more at www.nps.gov. And when you are ready to
explore the great outdoors, remember that MCCS Semper Fit has an outdoor recreation
gear issue point at Smith Gym. Read more at www.mccshh.com/OutdoorRec.html.
New Pizza To-Go
The Marine Club now has pizza for eat in or to-go. Service hours are 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.,
and wait times depend upon time of day and volume. All pizzas are 16 inches and come
with a variety of toppings. Prices range $12 for cheese pizza to $15 for “supreme” with
eight toppings. See more at www.mccsHH.com/Club.html or call 703-614-2125.
2013 National Capital Region/Military District of Washington
Combatives Tournament
JBM-HH Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation is looking for the “Best Warriors”
to compete in this year’s 2013 NCR/MDW Combatives Tournament. The tournament is
open to all Servicemembers and DoD Civilians from all installations and units within
the NCR/MDW region. The Combatives Tournament will be held April 18-19 at the
Fort Myer Fitness Center. Combatives (military service members assigned or attached
to an Army or Joint organization) participating in the tournament will also be
competing for a spot on the 2013 NCR/MDW Combatives Team. This team will
represent NCR/MDW at the United States Army Combatives Championships in July at
Fort Carson, Colorado.
For details of the event check out www.jbmhhMWR.com or
www.hqbn.belvoir.army.mil/tournament.asp
3. For questions contact Billy Cook (HQBN Operations & Training Officer) at
billy.e.cook4.civ@mail.mil or at 703-806-5176/6446.
Lunch-n-Learn
Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit invites you to bring your lunch and
learn about health and wellness. A series of free 30-minute classes are held Tuesdays
and Thursdays, April 16 through 25, 11:30 a.m. - noon. Topics are: “Eating Well and
Healthy Cooking: How to Prepare Healthy Meals and Stay Healthy While Dining Out”
(April 16); “Desktop Dining: How, Why, and If You Should be Eating Your Lunch at
Your Desk” (April 18); “Work Well and Be Healthy: What You Can Do at Work to Keep
Yourself Healthy” (April 23); and “Physical Activity for the Health of It: The Benefits of
Having a Healthy Lifestyle” (April 25). The location is Bldg. 29. To register, and for
room location, please call 703-614-5959.
Spring Education & Career Fair
Prepare for your future and meet with local, national, and international educators
and employers looking to connect with you! MCCS Henderson Hall announces their
Spring Education & Career Fair on Thursday, April 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Cpl Terry
L. Smith Gym, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Educators and employees will be on
hand to meet prospective students and employees, and breakfast and lunch
refreshments will be served. Resume review and assistance services will be available
during the fair, which is open to DoD ID card holders and the general public (with
photo ID). For additional information, please call 703-614-6828.
Intramural Unit Level Softball Sign ups
It's that time of the year again to play ball. Please register your softball team by
calling 703-696-7867/7863 or emailing Mike Cary at michael.v.cary.naf@mail.mil.
Deadline for registration is April 17 with the season scheduled to begin on April 29.
Only active duty units can register.
Gettysburg Trip
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory
that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North.
Learn more about this war, the people, the places, and the meaning of the war to
Americans today by visiting Gettysburg National Military Park with ITT. The package
includes roundtrip transportation, admission to the museum, lunch buffet, and two-
hour guided battlefield tour. The fee is $75 per person. To reserve, please call ITT at 571-
483-1963.
NEW – Arlington House Grand Re-Opening and Re-Dedication
Arlington House has announced that on Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. Scott Bowden
will be lecturing on "Robert E. Lee at War" as a part of their Grand Re-Opening and Re-
4. Dedication program. If you are at all interested in Lee's military life you won't want to
miss this.
The lecture is free but reservations are required. A limited amount of parking is
available in our lot so don't wait too long. You can make a reservation by emailing to:
arlingtonhouseevents@nps.gov.
Volunteers needed for Anacostia River Front Cleanup at Joint Base
Anacostia-Bolling
Volunteers are needed for the Anacostia River Front Cleanup at Joint Base Anacostia-
Bolling, Saturday April 20 between 8 a.m. and noon.
Naval District Washington (NDW) will be joining forces with the Anacostia River
Watershed Society and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling for a riverfront cleanup. This
family-oriented community event is open to everyone that can enter the base. Morale
Welfare and Recreation (MWR) will also sponsor Earth Day which will be full of family
fun.
Earth Day will include: Earth Day Poster Contest, 5K Run/Walk, USAF &USN Drill
Team Performance and Blessing of the Fleet. For more details call MWR at 202-767-
9136. To register on-line for this community event go to www.cnic.navy.mil/ndw,
scroll to community service and go to on-line registration or call 202-433-6854.
White Ribbon Campaign
The Air Operations Group will host a White Ribbon Campaign, working to eradicate
sexual violence among men and women, on Tuesday, April 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. Look for the booth next to the Fort McNair Shoppette. Stop, make your pledge,
collect and wear your ribbon all day. If you can’t wear it, let a family member wear it
for you.
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Coupons Available
For the second year, the MCCS Henderson Hall Marine Corps Exchange is offering
a Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) contribution benefit coupon to customers
for a $5 contribution. When purchased, the coupon will entitle customers to specific
percent-off discounts applied to a one-time purchase on either April 22 or 23, for
merchandise storewide (see coupon for exclusions).
MCX Henderson Hall is pleased to be participating in the program. Patrons may
purchase the coupon from any point of sale and in Customer Service from now through
the final day of redemption, April 23, or as the supply of coupons lasts. The
contribution is fully tax deductible. For more information, please call 703-979-8420.
The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” event schedule
"Pershing's Own" Chamber Music Series
MSG Antonio Giuliano, tenor A Tribute to Pavarotti
Memorial Chapel
Fort Myer, VA
5. Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Army Acquisition Corps seeking eligible candidates for 51C and FA-
51 reclassification
The Army Acquisition Corps is growing the contracting corps and seeking eligible
candidates for 51C and FA-51 reclassification. If you are an Officer (O-3-O-4) or NCO
(E-5-E-6) interested in a career change you can attend a question and answer session
Tuesday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Town Hall building 243 on the Fort Myer
portion of JBM-HH. For more information visit http://asc.army.mil. 8247
Wall of Heroes
The Henderson Hall Marine Corps Exchange invites you to honor your service
member and military child. In recognition of “Month of the Military Child,” Operation
Military Kids is providing photo frames to families for the purpose of posting in the
“wall of heroes” in the MCX breezeway. Drop off your photo of your military child
with his or her active duty “hero” in uniform at Bldg. 12, School Liaison Office.
Alternately, pick up a photo frame from the Marine Corps Exchange Customer Service.
Photos will be displayed throughout April. For more information, please call 703-693-
8378.
NEW – Shred It
Directorate of Environmental Management will hold a shredding event Monday,
April 23 from 9 to 10 a.m. at building 29 and from 10 to 11 a.m. at building 62 on Fort
McNair. On Tuesday, April 24, the “Shred it” vehicle will be at Henderson Hall and
Fort Myer on the following schedule:
The truck will be at Henderson Hall’s building 29 on Tuesday, April 24 from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
The truck will be at Fort Myer’s Bldg. 59 on Tuesday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 11
p.m. and at Fort Myer’s Bldg. 321 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Here’s how it works: Bring whatever materials you have to be shredded. This can be in
boxes, bags, piles – no problem. There is a limit of five boxes. JBM-HH’s partner in
shredding will transfer your documents into a container to be lifted and tipped into the
shredding unit. You can watch your documents being securely destroyed right on the
truck. Shred because you can prevent identity theft – those documents will be history;
all shredded material is recycled – good for the earth; and you will meet your neighbors
and colleagues.
Shred this: paper, manila folders, staples, paper clips, rubber bands.
Don’t shred this: newspaper, credit cards, CDs, cardboard, three-ring binders,
binder clips.
In addition there will be an electronics shredding event on Thursday, April 25 at
building 321 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH from 9 to 11 a.m. Personal property
only.
Questions? Call 703-696-3791.
6. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall celebrates Holocaust Remembrance
Day
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will celebrate Holocaust Remembrance Day
Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the JBM-HH (Fort Myer side)
Community Center (Bldg 405). Guest speaker will be Halina Litman Peabody, whose
Aunt perished in the Holocaust. For more information call 703-696-2964.
National Drug Take Back Day
The 6th Annual National Drug Take Back Day is set for Thursday, April 25 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JBM-HH commissary. This is an opportunity for those who missed
previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused
prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. For more information call
703-696-3900.
UFC 159 at the Marine Club
The Marine Club will show UFC 159, Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen, on Saturday,
April 27. The Marine Club opens at 8 p.m. and offers a special fight menu. Department
of Defense identification cards holders and their guests are welcome. Transportation
from the barracks and from Marine Barracks Washington will be provided; check with
your unit for transportation times and pick up locations. For more information on the
fight, please call 703-614-2125.
Twilight Tattoo 2013 Schedule
Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long military pageant featuring Soldiers from the 3rd U.S.
Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own."
Experience a glimpse into American history through performances by The U.S. Army
Blues, vocalists from The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Old Guard Fife and Drum
Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team.
This performance is free and open to the public. Due to budget constraints
unfortunately we will not have bleachers for Twilight Tattoo this year. Grass seating is
available, and we recommend you bring a blanket or lawn chairs. For more information
on group reservations, contact the U.S. Army Military District of Washington at 202-
685-2888.
Twilight Tattoo performances begin at 7 p.m. Pre-ceremony pageantry begins at 6:45
p.m. Performances from May 1 through May 15 and May 29 through June 26 will be
located at Summerall Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va.
Performances from July 10 through Aug. 28 will be located at Whipple Field on Joint
Base Myer-Henderson. Field locations may vary, please check
http://twilight.mdw.army.mil/schedule prior to attending a specific date.
Safety Fair
7. The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) safety office (with assistance from
JBM-HH and Henderson Hall) will host a Safety Fair, Friday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. at the Summerall field Parking lot. Topics will include Vehicle/Motorcycle and
Weapons safety. All JBM-HH Servicemembers, their Families, DoD civilians and
retirees and their guests are invited to attend. For more information call 703-696-4131.
Army Substance Abuse Training for Civilians
The training listed below will be held on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-
Henderson Hall in Building 230 from 1 to 2 p.m. Civilians are required to have two
hours of Army Substance Abuse training which would include Drug Free Workplace
(Substance Abuse Awareness) training and one hour of Suicide Awareness training.
If an employee participated in the Suicide Awareness Stand Down they will have
met the requirement for the year. If an employee did the Workplace Violence on line it
will also meet the yearly requirement. If anyone needs special accommodations or
there are any questions call 703-696-3787.
o 7 May Drug Free Workplace Supervisor
o 8 May Drug Free Workplace Non-Supervisor
NEW – TAPS Good Grief Camp now seeking active duty military
servicemembers and recent veterans in the Washington, D.C. area
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is a nonprofit organization
that provides immediate and long-term support and care to the families of our nation's
fallen heroes. Over Memorial Day Weekend we will be holding our 19th Annual TAPS
Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp in the DC area hosting children and teens from
across the country. What makes our camp unique are the active duty men and women
and recent veterans who volunteer to provide one-on-one mentoring to the children of
our deceased service members. We are expecting approximately 500 children to visit
the DC area to learn coping skills and support systems. You can help by volunteering
your time over Memorial Day Weekend to this very special cause.
Mentors’ Role: Each Mentor will be matched with a child who has lost a loved one
while serving in the military. The children range from 4 to 19 years old and each age
group will be led by an experienced and trained grief facilitator. As a TAPS military
mentor, you will serve as a “big brother/sister” to these children, to remind them that
they are not forgotten and still very much a part of the military family.
Mentors’ Schedule:
Mandatory Training May 22, 6 to 9 p.m. or May 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.
May 24, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
May 25, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
May 26, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
May 27(optional) Arlington Cemetery Ceremony in
dress uniform
8. Uniform: Casual (shorts, jeans, sandals, tennis shoes, etc.). Each Mentor will receive
two (2) TAPS t-shirts to be worn for all activities Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Cost: None. During the camp, you will eat all meals with your Mentee. There is
parking available at specific locations that will be at no cost.
Where: The training sessions and majority of activities will occur at the Marriott Crystal
Gateway in Crystal City, VA. For all other activities outside the hotel, bus
transportation will be provided.
For more information about the TAPS Good Grief Camp or to register as a Mentor,
please go to www.taps.org and click on the “Memorial Weekend Register Today” link
and then register as a “Good Grief Camp Mentor.” Should you have any questions or
need a letter requesting time off, please email mentors@taps.org or call 1-800-959-TAPS
(8277). Deadline is May 7.
This notice is of common interest to the military community and does not imply Department of Defense
endorsement of a commercial entity.
NEW – Job Fair
The JBM-HH Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) will be sponsoring a Job
Fair for transitioning Servicemembers, their Families, Veterans and DoD Civilians on
Thursday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JBM-HH Community Center, building
405. In addition there will be a job fair prep event on Thursday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to
noon at building 405 where you will learn ways to prepare your resume and how to
dress for success. For more information call 703-696-9603.
Boots to Business Workshop
The Career Resource Management Center announces a new Small Business
Administration “Boots to Business” workshop May 13 and 14 in building 29, room 201
on Henderson Hall. Geared toward transitioning military service members, military
spouses, and veterans, the workshop is designed to determine if starting a business is
right for you. After the two-day workshop, each participant will have a Feasibility
Analysis Deliverable that will serve as the basis for future business planning. The
workshop is free, and reservations must be made by calling 703-614-6828.
NEW – WMZQ to host live radio show on Joint Base-Myer Henderson
Hall May 16
As part of their Military Appreciation Week 98.7 WMZQ-FM will broadcast their
morning radio show live from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Join Morning DJ Boxer
as he broadcasts from outside the JBM-HH Community Center and Dining Facility
Thursday, May 16 from 5 – 9 a.m. Units from every service are asked to come out and
enjoy the show. Rain or shine the show still goes on. The rain location will be inside the
community center.
Call 703-696-2976 for more information.
9. Family Readiness
Anger & Stress Management
MCCS Henderson Hall’s Behavioral Health Branch offers a continuing Anger &
Stress Management workshop Wednesdays, 9 – 11 a.m. Held in Building 12, the eight-
part workshop’s topics include dealing with stress, empathy, learning to respond
differently to situations, identifying negative self talk, communication skills, adjusting
expectations, time outs, and forgiveness. Registration is required and referrals are
welcome. The workshops are available as unit PME’s upon request. For more
information, please call 703-614-7204.
MCCS Marine & Family Programs
MCCS Henderson Hall offers a wide range of services to Marines and their family
members throughout the National Capital Region and beyond to a 105-square mile area
around Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Through a robust outreach program, the
programs provide information on topics such as relocation assistance, school liaison
services, education and career resources, personal financial management, and
counseling support. For an overview of the services available, please visit
www.mccsHH.com/MFS.html.
Parent & Child Series: Anger Management
This presentation is for parents and children- 8 yrs old and older. Everyone gets
angry, even children. Parents will review and receive a copy of "How to take the
Grrr....Out of Anger" to help guide their children through the process of learning
emotion management. The class is set for Tuesday, April 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the
Cody Child Development Center, Teen Lounge. Pre-registration is requested. Call 703-
696-3512/6511 for more info and to register.
Planning a Move for Families with Special Needs
The Marine Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) holds two briefs in April
for families who have family members with special needs. On April 15, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.,
the EFMP briefs at Marine Barracks Washington, Post 5, Ground Floor Rm. 146. On
April 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., the brief is in Bldg. 12’s conference room on the Henderson
Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. In addition, the EFMP holds a
program and support group meeting at the Fort Meade Community Readiness Center,
830 Chisholm Ave., Fort Meade, Maryland. This meeting is held in conjunction with the
Fort Meade Army Community Services EFMP.
Stress Management (introductory level presentation for adults)
Individuals attending will be given information on the basics of identifying stressors
in their life and how to create their own stress management plan. The next class is set
10. for Wednesday, April 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the ACS classroom, building 201.
Preregistration is requested. Call 703-696-3512/6511 for more info and to register.
Welcome to Germany
A welcome to Germany class is set for Thursday, April 18 from 10 to 11 p.m. Learn
about topics including sponsorship, household shipments, personal vehicle shipments,
driving, pets, passport information, as well as customs, culture and language.
To register, call 703-696-0156.
Citizenship/Naturalization Session scheduled
A Citizenship/Naturalization information Session is set for Thursday, April 18 from
6 to 7:30 p.m. at ACS building 201. To register, call (703)696-0153/0156.
Baby Bundles
Expectant parents will receive information on preparing for labor and delivery,
mother and newborn care, baby proofing their home, and strengthening their marriage.
The next class is set for Friday, April 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the ACS classroom Bldg 201.
Pre-registration is requested. Call 703-696-3512/6511 for more info and to register.
Parent & Child Series: Stress Management
This presentation is for parents and their children (12 yrs old and older). Spring can
be a stressful time for students. Parents and children will learn how to recognize
sources of stress and create a family plan to help manage those stressors. Participants
will receive a copy of 'Fighting Invisible Tigers’. The next class is set for Tuesday, April
23, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Cody Child Development Center, Teen Lounge. Pre-
registration is requested. Call 703-696-3512/6511 for more info and to register.
Anger Management (introductory level presentation for adults)
Individuals attending will be given information on the basics of identifying what
occurs in their personal life when they make the choice to react to situations with anger.
The next class is set for Wednesday, April 24, from 9 to 11 a.m., in the ACS Classroom,
Bldg 201. Pre-registration is requested. Call 703-696-3512/6511 for more info and to
register.
Smooth Move
The next Smooth Move class is set for Thursday, April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the
JBM-HH MCCS building 12. Smooth Move is an informal joint service brief for
Servicemembers planning to PCS. Learn about your new duty station, moving with
TRICARE, arranging household goods shipment with Transportation Office,
Sponsorship, Housing.
To register, call 703-696-0153/0156.
“Pinwheels & Pins”
11. This Child Abuse Awareness Prevention Month closing ceremony and a celebration
is in honor of our Military Children. Enjoy family oriented entertainment, and free
bowling. The ceremony is set for Friday, April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Joint Base
Myer-Henderson Hall Community Center Ballroom. Pre-registration for bowling is
required as space is limited. Call 703-696-3512/6511 for more info and to register.
Moving Families Through Change
The seminar is designed to provide parents with tools to create an effective co-
parenting relationship through the separation & divorce process. The seminar is set for
Tuesday, April 30, from 1 to 5 p.m., in the ACS Classroom, Bldg 201. Call 703-696-
3512/6511 for more info and to register.
Traffic, Roads and
Grounds
NEW – Repair work near Hatfield Gate
Water line repair work on the exit lane of the vehicle search area of Hatfield Gate is
underway. Cones will be placed at each entry and exit point of the search lane but will
not affect the regular flow of traffic entering or exiting the installation. Repair work will
be ongoing throughout this week.
For more information call 703-696-3820.
NEW – Road painting at Fort McNair
The centerlines and crosswalks on the roads of Fort McNair are currently being
painted. This will not cause any of the roads to be shut down or blocked. There may be
occasions when only one lane can be used at a time; there will be control personnel
present to keep traffic moving in both directions safely. For more information call 703-
696-3290.
NEW – Funeral Service to disrupt traffic
A funeral service on Wednesday, April 17 at 12:45 p.m. for LTC Don C. Faith Jr.,
Medal of Honor recipient, will disrupt traffic at the corner of McNair and Carpenter
Roads on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. During this time it is advised to use
alternate routes while traveling on JBM-HH.
For more information call 703-696-3290.
