1. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Fort Myer, Va. Fort McNair, Washington D.C. Henderson Hall, Va.
News www.army.mil/article/99411/Installation_News/
Family Readiness www.army.mil/article/99413/Family_Readiness/
Traffic, Roads and Grounds
http://www.army.mil/article/99415/Traffic__Roads__and_Grounds/
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News
NEW – Military Spouse Appreciation – May 6-10
The Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host events to
honor military spouses: Monday and Wednesday, May 6 and 8 – from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m., military spouses pick up their free swag bag in the festive tent across from
the Bowling Center on the Fort Myer side of JBM-HH. Bags include discounts,
books, give-a-ways and other tokens of appreciation and refreshments. Also pick
up a ticket from the USO to be eligible for prizes. Winners will be announced in
the May 10 Pentagram. Tuesday, May 7 – from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the Fort
McNair portion of the joint base, military spouses pick up their free swag bag in
the tent in front of the Fitness Center. For more information, call Crystal Cochran
at 703-696-2177/3510 and see www.jbmhhmwr.com/index/FMWR_Home/2013-
MSAD-flyer.pdf.
Thursday, May 9 – To honor military spouses this year, Army and Air Force
Exchange Service will offer a complimentary Mother's Day makeover from
beauty representatives Thursday, May 9 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Main
Exchange on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. There will be opportunities all
2. week for give-a-ways and special gifts including a pearl necklace and perfume.
See www.shopmyexchange.com for more information.
Friday, May 10, 6 – 9 p.m – MCCS Henderson Hall invites all Marine and Navy
spouses attached to Marine units to a free gathering at the National Museum of
the Marine Corps. Registration is required, and free bus transportation is
available. The event includes hors d’oeuvres and tours of the museum. Bonnie
Amos will be the guest speaker. To register, visit
http://bitly.com/MarineSpouseHH2013.
Army Substance Abuse Training for Civilian
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 May 7 Drug Free Workplace Supervisor
o May 8 Drug Free Workplace Non-Supervisor
NEW – Traffic, parking tie-ups for two hours May 8
From about 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, on Forrest Circle behind Building 236
Caisson Stables (on the Fort Myer side of the joint base), traffic will be blocked while a
new, 400-kilowatt generator is installed. A large crane will be stationed in the road.
Orange cones will mark the spot. Those who normally park in this area must move
vehicles by noon May 8.
For more information, call 703-965-6072.
Job Fair slated
The JBM-HH Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) will sponsor a Job Fair for
transitioning servicemembers, their families, veterans and DoD civilians 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 preparatory event 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.
NEW – Enjoy May activities at the Marine Club
Check out fun activities for May at www.mccshh.com/Club.html, including a
3. Friday, May 10 game night and the Club’s version of American Idol May 17. Watch
NBA playoffs on big screens every Thursday and Friday night. The Marine Club on the
Henderson Hall portion of the joint base is open to all ranks, all services, all DoD ID
card holders and their guests.
NEW – Parking area work ongoing through end of May
Every weekend from now through May 27, maintenance will be conducted on the
parking structure adjacent to Building 29 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint
base.
All vehicles must be removed from the parking structure no later than 4:30 p.m. each
Friday through 10 p.m. each Sunday so workers can safely perform maintenance. Any
vehicles not removed by 5:30 p.m. Fridays are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
For more information, call 703-614-5979.
NEW – Civilian employees need annual leave assist
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall employees Marcia Freeman, director of Resource
Management, Donna Maxey, director of Plans, Analysis and Integration, and two
Defense Commissary Agency employees, Kizzy Jackson, a grocery department
employee and William “Duke” Ayers, a produce department worker, both employed
at the JBM-HH Commissary on the Fort Myer side of the base are all approved
recipients of the civilian personnel annual leave donor program. Due to medical issues,
they have exhausted both sick and annual leave.
Department of the Army civilian employees who would like to donate annual leave
to Freeman, Maxey, Jackson or Ayers must fill out Form OPM 630A, "Request to
Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
(Within Agency)" at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm630a.pdf.
If you are a federal government civilian employee outside the Department of the
Army and want to donate annual leave to Freeman, Maxey, Jackson or Ayers, must
complete OPM 630B, "Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the
Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (Outside Agency)" at
www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm630b.pdf or
www.opm.gov/oca/leave/HTML/formindx.asp.
For Freeman and Maxey, contact Customer Service Representative Donna Belk-
Stafford at 703-696-0275 for more information, and email completed forms directly to
her at donna.m.belk-staffford.civ@mail.mil or fax them to 703-696-0879.
For Jackson and Ayers, contact Rita Harris, leave donor administrator for Defense
Commissary Agency at 804-734-8000, ext. 48118, for more information. Email or fax
completed forms to Harris at rita.harris@deca.mil or 804-734-8393.
Earth Day 2013 a JBM-HH recycle success
On Earth Day – three days this year -- according to Roy Croom, environmental
protection specialist with Environmental Management, JBM-HH personnel helped him
collect 15 tons of paper, all of it shredded in support of Earth Day April 23, 24 and 25.
4. In addition, a little more than a ton of electronics were collected at the E-cycle event,
Croom said.
“I want to thank everyone on the JBM-HH team. This team effort helped us to
maximize the reduction of recyclables going to landfills. We collected more than 16 tons
of recyclable materials this year,” he said.
“More importantly, we have kept the hazardous metals found in these items out of
our landfills.” Metals that are not going to landfills due to JBM-HH efforts include
aluminum, antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper,
gallium, gold, iron, lead and manganese. All of these plus mercury, palladium,
platinum, selenium, silver and zinc found in personal computers and monitors will be
responsibly and safely disposed of.
“It’s all about team work,” Croom said. “We did a great job this year.”
For more information about Earth stewardship, call Croom at 703-696-3791.
JBM-HH Interactive Customer Evaluation System (ICE) a way to get
your voice heard
ICE is a feedback mechanism that allows customers to submit suggestions for
improvement, cite exceptional service and identify concerns with service performance.
Your comment card ratings are used to improve the products and services available to
you. To visit the JBM-HH ICE page visit the following link and get your voice heard:
http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=356&dep=DoD.
NEW – The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” event
schedule
Twilight Tattoo
The U.S. Army Blues | Downrange | Army Voices | The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment
Fort Myer, VA
Summerall Field
Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m.
The U.S. Army Concert Band | Community Concert | Dominion High School
Sterling, Va.
Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
The U.S. Army Concert Band | Rush-Hour Concert Series
National World War II Memorial
Washington, D.C.
Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m.
For more information, see www.usarmyband.com.
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."
5. 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 8 through May 15 and May 29 through June 26 will be
located at Summerall Field on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. 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.
NEW – Memorial Day picnic at the pools
Enjoy Memorial Day at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club Monday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to
8 p.m. There will be a DJ, dancing, a moon bounce, face painting and general fun for
everyone.
The event is open to those who hold pool or combination passes; barbeque is for all
members and their guests from noon to 5 p.m. No reservations are required. Member’s
guests are welcome to join the pool party for $10, payable at the door. Note that the
Spendthrift Café will be closed for this event. See details at www.jbmhhMWR.com and
call 703-696-5147
NEW – ACAP Classes available
Soldiers leaving the military have a number of ways to ease their transition and
make finding the right job easier. The JBM-HH Army Career and Alumni Program has
several upcoming classes available. For more information visit
www.jbmhh.army.mil/inc/ACAP%20Schedule%20April-June%202013.pdf.
TAPS Good Grief Camp seeks active duty servicemembers, recent
veterans in 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.
6. 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
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.
Army Officers' Wives' Club of the Greater Washington Area
Everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing on September 11,
2001. On Thursday, May 16 Jane Davis, author of "First Aid For Heroes" will tell her
story of the days leading up to 9/11, her volunteering at Ground Zero in New York City
for six and a half weeks, and the ensuing ten years, punctuated by defining life
moments. Please join the Army Officers' Wives' Club of the Greater Washington Area
(AOWCGWA) from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Koran Room of the Fort Myer Officers'
Club in welcoming AOWCGWA member and author Jane Davis.
May’s menu includes salad, Shrimp Alfredo, mixed vegetables and Crème Brule with
fresh fruit for dessert. The price is set at $20.00. Reservations must be received no later
than Tuesday, May 7 and can be made online through Pay Pal at
www.AOWCGWA.org or by mailing the reservation form (found online or from
Reservation Chair) and $20 check made out to "AOWCGWA" to AOWCGWA
Reservations, 205 B Lee Avenue, Fort Myer, Va. 22211. For more information call 703-
717-9191.
7. 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 the Henderson Hall side of JBM-HH. 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.
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.
JBM-HH celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage
Month on Wednesday, May 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center,
building 405 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. A cultural performance and food
sampling will be made available. Please contact MSG Juan Torres at 703-696-2964
juan.l.torres@us.army.mil or SFC Michael Swinton at 703-696-8729
michael.swinton@us.army.mil for any additional information or questions.
Iwo Jima 7k Race
Registration is open for the May 22 Iwo Jima 7k Race. Held on the joint base, the
race begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gym on the Henderson Hall portion
of JBM-HH and proceeds to the Marine Corps War Memorial, popularly known as the
Iwo Jima Memorial, before returning to Smith Gym. Tee-shirts will be given to the first
150 registered participants, and prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female
runners. Registration closes May 20. For more information and the link to register
online, please visit www.mccsHH.com/OohRahRunSeries.html or call 703-614-5959.
Spring, Summer bring annual community yard sale!
The annual JBM-HH Community Yard Sale is set for Saturday, June 1, rain or shine,
from 8 a.m. to noon along Jackson and Sheridan Avenues. This is open to everyone.
JBM-HH residents are encouraged to participate. Set-up and staging is permitted on the
sidewalks along the Jackson and Sheridan. Items may also be donated to the Thrift
Shop, which will be open that day.
8. 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 Saturday, June 29. The
package includes roundtrip transportation, admission to the museum, lunch buffet, and
two-hour guided battlefield tour. The fee is $78 per person. To reserve, please call ITT at
571-483-1963 and see www.mccshh.com/ITT.html.
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
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.
Family Readiness
Welcome to Germany
A Welcome to Germany class is set for Thursday, May 16 from 10 to 11 am at Army
Community Service, Bldg 201, on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. This briefing
provides an overview of German customs, culture, and language for German
destinations. Register by calling 703-696-0153/0156.
Hearts Apart to meet
Hearts Apart is a support group for spouses, fiancés, parents, or significant others of
deployed or geographically separated civilians and military members. This group is
designed to be a fun networking opportunity for those experiencing separation from a
loved one. The next meeting will be at the American Legion, Post 139, Arlington, VA
2220 on Wednesday, May 18.
For more information call 703-696-0153/0156 or email rene.s.fizer.civ@mail.mil.
9. NEW – Survivor Outreach Services to offer retirement planning
JBM-HH Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) will have a financial education seminar
on "Retirement Planning and Savings Plan" Tuesday, May 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the
Army Community Service classroom, Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint
base.
Surviving Family members will need to RSVP to Jin Lim at 703-696-8847 or
jin_sook.lim.civ@mail.mil by May 14.
DStress available 24/7
The U.S. Marine Corps challenges all serve personnel: Win your personal battles.
Help is available through online chat or phone for anonymous, peer-to-peer counseling
24/7.
Online chat is at DSTRESSLINE.com or call 877-476-7734.
Autism Class Slated
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's Army Exceptional Family Member Program is
sponsoring "Tricare / Other Benefits and Safety Issues for Military and DOD Civilian
Parents with Children with Autism and Other Cognitive Disabilities" class and support
group on Thursday, May 30 from noon to 3 pm at the JBM-HH Army Community
Service, Bldg 201 Custer Road, Fort Myer, Virginia. Guest speaker will be LTC Scott
Campbell, Parent of an Autistic child and board member of the Autism Society of
America's Northern Virginia Chapter. Join us for a wonderful opportunity for Families
to not only learn about medical benefits and safety issues for their Autistic children, but
to also network with other Families. Reservations are required. Child care will not be
provided.
For reservations, general or disabled access information, contact Marcia O'Connor,
EFMP manager at 703-696-8467 or TTY at 703-696-4675. Please leave a telephone
message with your name and contact number.
Traffic, Roads and
Grounds
NEW – Traffic, parking tie-ups for two hours May 8
From about 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, on Forrest Circle behind Building 236
Caisson Stables (on the Fort Myer side of the joint base), traffic will be blocked while a
new, 400-kilowatt generator is installed. A large crane will be stationed in the road.
Orange cones will mark the spot. Those who normally park in this area must move
vehicles by noon May 8.
For more information, call 703-965-6072.
10. NEW – Parking area work ongoing through end of May
Every weekend from now through May 27, maintenance will be conducted on the
parking structure adjacent to Building 29 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint
base.
All vehicles must be removed from the parking structure no later than 4:30 p.m. each
Friday through 10 p.m. each Sunday so workers can safely perform maintenance. Any
vehicles not removed by 5:30 p.m. Fridays are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
For more information, call 703-614-5979.