1. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fort Myer, Va.  Fort McNair, Washington D.C.  Henderson Hall, Va. JBM-HH Commander’s Information Line – 703-696-6906
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News
New – MCX, Vineyard open extended hours this week
The Marine Corps Exchange on the Henderson Hall side of Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall opens from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 11; The Vineyard – open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. the same time. For complete holiday hours of operation, visit www.mccsHH.com/MCX.html.
New – Join SMP and BOSS for ‘Wreaths Across America’
The Henderson Hall Single Marines Program and Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers will participate in Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone can volunteer for this opportunity. Call 703-696-0033 for more information and to sign up to help the SMP and BOSS lay wreaths at every gravesite.
New – Eight-week Anger Management class begins Dec. 10
An eight-week Anger Management group session will begin meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Building 12 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. Why not start 2015 off anger free? Call 703-614-7204 for more information and to attend.
New – Counseling available After hours community counseling is available from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Building 12 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. All services, individual, couple, family, child and group counseling services are offered. Call 703-614-7204 for an appointment.
New – Heavy equipment at Myer Dec. 13
So that workers can remove a roof on the Community Activities Center, Building 405 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, a crane will be at the site Saturday, Dec. 13 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. to get the job done.

2. During this time, McNair Road will be limited to one lane of traffic with personnel on site to direct traffic. Both drivers and pedestrians must use caution in the area and be aware of the heavy equipment.
For more information, call Bill Lucas at 703-965-6075.
New – Army – Navy Game 2014: America’s game The Black Knights of Army and the Midshipmen of Navy will square off for the 115th time for one of the most storied rivalries in college sports Saturday, Dec. 13 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, for the 2014 Army-Navy Game. Gates open at 11 a.m., and the game begins at 3:10 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. See The Army’s Stand To* for more information.
New – DFAC offers special Christmas meal The special Christmas meal – also open to retirees and DoD ID card holders – will be served Thursday, Dec. 25, at the dining facility on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a cost of $7.70 per person; Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 25 for $5.35; supper will be served from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for $6.55. This Christmas day meal will be smaller than the special Thanksgiving meal due to military personnel being on holiday leave. For more information, call 703-696-2087/1068.
Celebrate holidays, freedom, diversity
Read a holiday message from Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, Joint Force Headquarters – National Capital Region and Military District of Washington commanding general, and embrace the season; remember to put safety as a top priority.
Pay it forward opportunity
During this holiday season and time of giving we are asked to remember those less fortunate, and “pay it forward” to help others. There are a number of ways to participate in this year's Combined Federal Campaign which goes through Dec. 15: contact your CFC key worker; login at www.cfcnca.org; or contact JBM-HH Campaign Manager Barbara Edmondson at barbara.c.edmondson.naf@mail.mil or 703-696-3110.
Holiday toy program hosted by ACS volunteer association
The JBM-HH ACS Volunteer Association is working with the joint base Chaplains’ Holiday Food Assistance Program to make sure military children have some cool toys for Christmas. Bring new, unwrapped toys to the donation box at the Fort Myer Exchange now through Dec. 12 or to Army Community Service, Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.
For more information, or to arrange a larger donation of toys, call 703-696-3510. Service members who may be eligible to receive food assistance and toys should contact their unit first sergeant for referral.

3. ‘Ruach Warrior’ weekly Bible study
"Ruach Warrior" Weekly Bible Study is held every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to noon in the Henderson Hall Chapel, Building 29. The next session is Wednesday, Dec. 10. This is a non-denominational study of the Bible to encourage and uplift your spirit on key principles. Everyone is invited and there will be refreshments at the end, and you are invited to bring your lunch and eat during the session. Call 703-614-9280 for questions or more information.
If alcohol is in the mix, don’t drive: Get a SoberRide! Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering the holiday SoberRide program from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily from Dec. 12 through Jan. 1, 2015. To get a free cab ride home (up to a $30 fare -- caller is responsible for cost over $30) call 1-800-200-8294 (TAXI). AT&T customers may dial #WRAP (#9727) from their wireless phones. You must be 21 or older to use the SoberRide service. Important Note: All requests for SoberRide service must be called to and dispatched from 1-800-200- 8294. Watch for a cab from the participating taxi company in the area from which you are calling. Calls must originate in the District of Columbia; Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Eastern Loudoun Counties in Virginia; the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas and Manassas Park in Virginia; Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties in Maryland; and the cities of Rockville, Bowie, College Park, Gaithersburg, Greenbelt and Takoma Park in Maryland. Since 1993, WRAP has been providing thousands of safe rides home. See www.wrap.org/soberride for more details.
257th Army Band in concert Dec. 15
“The Band of the Nation’s Capital, the District of Columbia National Guard’s 257th Army Band will be in concert Monday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, 1357 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, D.C. The concert will feature a seasonal mix of new and favorite music. The concert is free.
Pentagram to mark 62 years in publication
That’s right, the Pentagram has been in publication 62 years (rather than the 58 years reported last week) with the arrival of 2015. We’re here to stay, but there will be a newspaper hiatus: the final issue of the Pentagram for 2014 will be Thursday, Dec. 18; the first issue of 2015 will be Thursday, Jan. 8. This issue will be the very popular “Year in Review.”
If you have questions, comments or suggestions about the Pentagram, contact Editor Jim Goodwin, 703-696-5401 or james.m.goodwin3.civ@mail.mil.

4. Army Finance offices take half a day to celebrate season
The Army Finance offices at Fort Belvoir, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Pentagon will be opened until 11 a.m., then closed for the remainder of the day Friday, Dec. 19 for the Defense Military Pay Office holiday party.
For more information, call 703-805-3724.
Civilian employees need annual leave assist
Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (JBM-HH) employee Shari Dixon, Joint Force Headquarters – NCR – Military District of Washington Public Affairs Office employee, Shaunteh D. Kelly, Logistics Readiness Center (JBM-HH) employee, Johnny L. Bailey, and Directorate of Emergency Services (JBM-HH) employee, Christopher Watson, are 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 Dixon, Kelly, Bailey and Watson 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 Dixon, Kelly, Bailey and Watson, you 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 Kelly, send completed forms to J/G1 Civilian Personnel Division (CPD) Mary McMillian, mary.a.mcmillian.civ@mail.mil, 202-685-3354, or Carmen Reimer,
carmen.q.reimer.civ@mail.mil, 202-685-0489, Fax number is 202-685-2810. For Dixon, Bailey and Watson, call Donna Belk-Stafford at 703-696-0275 for more information, and email completed forms directly to her at donna.m.belk- stafford.civ@mail.mil or fax the form to 703-696-0879.
Have a comment about the Express?
If you have suggestions or comments about the newly renovated Express on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base (or any Army and Air Force Exchange Services activities), there’s a new way to do so: Log on to www.shopmyexchange.com/customer- service/#contact; under “Provide Store Feedback,” leave a comment and “submit online form,” or call 800-527-6790 and leave a voice message.
Frank Marquez, JBM-HH Express manager (for the Fort McNair store too), said folks are welcome to call him directly at 703-696-9241.

5. DSTRESS available 24/7
The United States Marine Corps challenges Marines and members of all services: 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 1-877-476-7734.
Need help? Know someone who does? Suicide is preventable
The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans and their loved ones in crisis with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For free, confidential support call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255. More folks care than you might think. See some leaders’ public service announcements at www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/spmonth/leader_message_psa.asp.
Family Readiness
New – Little Patriots play! The Little Patriots Play Group will meet Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Indian Head, Maryland, USO. Refreshments will be provided. Call 703-614-7204 for more information. New – EFMP discusses exceptional siblings The Marine and Family Program’s Exceptional Family Member Program offers an “exceptional siblings” briefing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at Marine Barracks Washington. Get more information and register by Thursday, Dec. 11 by calling 703-693-5353.
New – Holiday Stress Less yoga
Yoga to ease your holiday stress is offered from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the conference room of Building 12, on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base Thursday, Dec. 11. Enjoy a restorative, gentle yoga class focusing on self-care and holiday stress relief. Class size is limited to 12 people; mats are provided. Wear comfortable workout clothing. Questions or to register: call 703-693-9146.
New – New Parent Support
The New Parent Support Program co-hosts an indoor Play Morning Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Memorial Chapel (Fort Myer portion of the joint base) for parents, caregivers and children up to five years old. Join them for fun, music and story time 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is requested: 703-696-3512.

6. New – Baby Boot Camp!
Expectant parents can join in the Baby Boot Camp Friday, Dec. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Building 12 conference room on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. Learn how to care for your new baby, and discover the joys of parenthood.
Lunch is provided. For more information and to register, call 703-614-7204.
Anger management
Got anger issues? Get help at the Wednesday, Dec. 10 Anger Management class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the ACS classroom, Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Pre-registration is requested.
For more information and to register, call 703-696-3512.
Children who witness –
Army Community Service’s Family Advocacy Program will host a seminar to help parents who have experience violence understand the impact on their entire family Thursday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Registration is requested.
For more information and to register, call 703-696-3512.
Stress management
Get some ideas on how to manage stress Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., ACS classroom, Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Registration is requested.
For more information and to register, call 703-696-3512.
Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program supports spouses in transition
Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program (formerly Army Career and Alumni Program) offers services to the spouses of military personnel who are transitioning: both retiring or ETSing (Expiration of Term in Service).
Some of the services offered to transitioning spouses include one-on-one assistance with a resume, a Veterans Affairs benefits briefing, Department of Labor Employment Workshop (includes the interview process, dress for success, building a resume, salary negotiation) and financial planning.
More services include classes on home buying, credit scores, investing, TRICARE, finding and applying for federal jobs and much more.
If your spouse is preparing to transition from the military -- retiring or ETSing, make an appointment with SFL-TAP at 703-696-0973 or visit the Center at 232 McNair Road, Building 404 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. See www.facebook.com/SFL- TAP.