jbm-hh email bulletin march 18
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NEW – Road Work set to begin Tuesday outside Wright Gate to Route 110 Crews are scheduled to begin restoration of Marshall Drive between Wright Gate and Rt. 110 tomorrow, March 19 and are scheduled to finish by Friday, March 22 (weather permitting). Milling and paving activities from Wright Gate to the entrance into Iwo Jima Memorial will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Crews will only work in/near the Route 110 intersection from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to reduce the impact on traffic. During the road work one lane will remain closed with one-way traffic controlled by flagmen. For more information call 703-696-0146.
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 published in the weekly JBM-HH bulletin. To get it published email [email protected] by Thursday at 4 p.m. The bulletin can be viewed 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www. army.mil/jbmhh under the JBM-HH Bulletin heading. 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.
NEW – The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” event schedule Trombone Workshop Wednesday-Saturday, March 20-23, day and evening programs Brucker Hall Fort Myer, VA
Eastern Trombone workshop open to the public! For more information on the workshop visit http://www.usarmyband.com/trombone/etw_schedule.html
Check Cashing to be Discontinued
Beginning today, the cash office in the Marine Corps Exchange will no longer cash checks. Patrons may continue to write checks for purchases and may write for $25 cash back over the purchase amount. Patrons may also utilize the two Navy Federal Credit Union ATMs, one in the breezeway and one in the second floor front vestibule; both ATMs accept checks for deposit to Navy Federal Credit Union member accounts. For more information, please call 571-483-1949.
Women’s History Month celebration at JBM-HH Community Center Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will celebrate Women’s History Month Wednesday, March 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the JBM-HH Community Center, Building 405. Guest speaker is Ms. Shelly Row. This year’s theme is Woman inspiring innovation through imagination. For more information call 703-696-2964.
Easter Brunch on JBM-HH Lock your reservations in at one of three places on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall for Easter brunch. For more information visit the following three links: Fort Myer Officers’ Club - www.jbmhhmwr.com/index/FMWR_Home/2013%20march%20%20o%20club%20revise%20Easter%20flyer.pdf Fort McNair Officers’ Club - www.jbmhhmwr.com/index/FMWR_Home/2013%20March%2031%20McNair%20Easter%20flyer.pdf Spates Community Club - www.jbmhhmwr.com/index/FMWR_Home/2013%20March%2031%20Spates%20Easter%20Flyer.pdf
Mobile DMV coming back to Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH The JBM-HH Army Career and Alumni Program will sponsor the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) mobile unit on Tuesday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. in the parking lot in front of the Bowling Center and Spates Community Club. They will provide all or most services provided at a regular DMV office. The mobile until provides JBM-HH Servicemembers, their Families, DoD civilians and retirees a different and convenient venue exclusively without having to go to a regular office. For more information call 703-696-9603.
NEW – Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 5K run/1 mile Walk Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will host a 5K Run/1M Walk on April 12 at 6:30
a.m. at the Fort Myer Fitness Center in recognition and support of the men and women who work to prevent sexual assault and domestic violence.
Military Servicemembers, civilian DoD card holders, Family members and special guests are invited. For more information visit http://www.jbmhhmwr.com/.
NEW – Annual Children’s Fair MCCS Henderson Hall holds the sixth annual Children’s Fair Saturday, April 13, 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. Open to Department of Defense identification card holders, the fair takes place in the Cpl Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Events include free carnival games, face painting, a toddler climbing area, giveaways, and cotton candy; a family friendly lunch will be available for sale (cash only). Children are welcome to wear a favorite animal costume. For more information call 703-614-5666.
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 16-19 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall, Building 241. 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 For questions contact Billy Cook (HQBN Operations & Training Officer) at [email protected] or at 703-806-5176/6446.
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). To prepare for the fair, the Career Resource Management Center offers a “Career Fair Strategies Workshop” on Thursday, April 11, 10 - 11:30 a.m., in Building 29, Classroom 104 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. For additional information, please call 703-614-6828.
Boots to Business Workshop
The Career Resource Management Center announces a new Small Business Administration “Boots to Business” workshop. 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 first session on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is May
13 and 14. Additional sessions are June 19 and 20 and Nov. 12 and 13. The workshop is free, and reservations must be made by calling 703-614-6828.
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.
Kindergarten Readiness Event canceled The “Ready, Set, Go: Kindergarten Readiness” event scheduled for March 16 has been canceled. A Facebook Live Chat will focus on this topic March 26, noon – 1 p.m.
To register for the chat, please visit the Marine Corps Family Team Building Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MCFTBH. For more information on school readiness, please call 703-693-8373.
Welcome to Germany Come to ACS for the 411 on Germany. Learn about topics including sponsorship, household shipments, personal vehicle shipments, driving, pets, passport information, as well as customs, culture and language. The next class is set for March 21, Thursday from 10 to 11 p.m. at the JBM-HH Army Community Service Building 201.
To register, call 703-696-0156.
NEW – “Lil Chesty’s” Play Group To Meet The MCCS Henderson Hall New Parent Support Program’s “Lil Chesty’s” Play Group that recently formed at Marine Barracks Washington meets Tuesday, March 26,
10 – 11:30 a.m., at MCCS Post 5 classroom in Bldg. 20. The group, for children five years old and younger and their parents, includes story time, play time, snacks, and activities. For more information, please call 703-614-7204.
New Spouse Meet and Greet The next New Spouse Meet and Greet is set for Tuesday, March 26 from noon to 2
p.m. at Army Community Service, Building 201, Custer Road on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. It offers newly arrived spouses an opportunity to meet other spouses and obtain information on the joint base and surrounding area. They will talk about military and local resources, commuting and public transportation, shopping, dining and much more. For more information or to register, call 703-696-0156.
Smooth Move class scheduled A Smooth Move class is set for Thursday, March 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the JBM-HH MCCS Building 12. It is an informal joint service brief for service members planning to PCS. Learn about your new duty station, moving with TRICARE, arranging household goods shipment with the Transportation Office, Sponsorship, housing and more. To register, call 703-696-0156.
NEW – 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 briefs 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.
Traffic, Roads and
Grounds
Post Chapel Services temporarily moving to Memorial Chapel Until further notice, all funerals and weddings will be held at the Memorial Chapel. For more information, call 703-696-6635.
