Nov. 10 Bulletin

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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
Family Readiness
Traffic, Roads and Grounds
Veteran’s Day Holiday Hours
Most offices on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, a
federal holiday commemorating Veterans Day. Most military activities will have
curtailed operations Monday, Nov. 10. The following facilities and places of business
have reported open or closed hours for Nov. 10 and 11. Unless otherwise noted, the list
applies to Nov. 11. This list is not all encompassing; please check with the facility you
wish to visit for more details.
*Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program (formerly ACAP) – Closed. For more
information, call 703-696- 0973.
*Dining Facility –The Dining Facility will operate on holiday hours schedule from Nov.
7-11 with the following times: Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to noon and supper
will be served from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
*The Marine Corps Birthday Meal at the Dining Facility will be served from 11 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Cost is $4.65 (everyone is invited; remember to bring cash);
dinner will be at the regular time from 4:30 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-696-
2087.
*Headquarters Command Battalion, Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH – Closed with
curtailed operations Nov. 10

*Environmental Management Division – closed. For more information, call 703-696-
8055.
*Headquarters & Services Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall side
of JBM-HH – Closed with curtailed operations Nov. 10
*Executive Management Housing Division – Closed. For more information, call 703-696-
1152.
*Memorial Chapel – Closed. For more information, call 703-696-6635.
*Old Post Chapel – Closed.
*Rader Health Clinic – Closed Nov. 10 and 11. For more information, call 703-696-2977.
*Rader Dental Clinic – Closed Nov. 10 and 11. For more information, call 703-696-3460.
*Fort McNair Health Clinic – Closed Nov. 10 and 11. For more information, call 202-685-
3100.
*Commissary – Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11. For more information, call 703-696-3674.
*Fort Myer Exchange – Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-522-4575
*Fort Myer Express – Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 703-696-9241/44.
*Fort McNair Express – Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5823.
*Fort Myer Military Clothing Sales Store – Closed. For more information, call 703-696-
3515.
*Pentagon Military Clothing Sales Store – Closed. For more information, call 703-695-
6446.
*Subway – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-243-1786.
*Petals and Blooms – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-525-0489.
*Barber Shop – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – For more information, call 703-351-6569.
*Cleaners – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-358-9257.
*GNC – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-522-6786.
*Optical Shop – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-528-9122.
*McNair Barber Shop – Closed. For more information, call 202-484-7019.
*Firestone – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-522-2584.
* Human Resources – Closed
* Marine Corps Exchange and The Vineyard Wine & Spirits – open from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. For more information, call 703-979-8420
* American Clipper Barber Shop, open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call
703-271-8177.
* Java Café open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 571-483-1962.
* Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information,
call 703-614-7214.
* Outdoor Recreation Gear Issue – closed. For more information, call 703-693-4730.
* All other MCCS activities are closed, except the car wash, open 24 hours a day, seven
days a week.
* Reenlistment – Closed. For more information, call 703-696-1321.
* Veterinary Clinic – Closed. Call 703-696-3604 for more information.
*CYSS – Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3057.
*ACS – Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3510.

*Fort Myer Fitness Center - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 703-696-7867.
*Fort McNair Fitness Center – Closed. For more information, call 202-685-3117.
*Library – Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3555.
*Recreation Center – Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3470.
*Auto Shop – Closed. For more information, call 703-696-3387.
*Fort Myer Officers Club – Closed. For more information, call 703-524-3037.
*Fort McNair Officers Club – Closed. For more information, call 202-484-5800.
*Spates Community Club – Closed. For more information, call 703-527-1302.
*Bowling Center – Open noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-528-4766.
News
New – Concert for Valor road closures
The National Park Service and the United States Park Police in cooperation with
local, state and federal law enforcement, public safety and transportation agencies, have
developed security, logistics and access plans for HBO’s permitted Concert for Valor.
The concert will take place on Tuesday, November 11 from 7-10 p.m. on the National
Mall.
For a complete list of road closures, travel tips and prohibited items on the Mall,
log onto http://www.nps.gov/nama/parknews/road-closures-and-logistics-announced-
for-concert-for-valor.htm.
New – Fort Myer Thrift Shop adjusts hours for holiday
The Fort Myer Thrift Shop will be closed, Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. The thrift shop
will be open Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by and check out the fall sales and gifts
for the holidays.
For more information, log onto http://www.fortmyerthriftshop.org/ or call 703-527-0664.
New – Civilian employees need annual leave assist
A Logistics Readiness Center employee, Johnny L. Bailey, and a Directorate of
Emergency Services 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 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 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.
Contact 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.
New – Annual tree lighting on JBM-HH
The annual tree lighting ceremony held at Bldg. 59 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base
will take place Dec. 3. The pre-ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the tree-lighting to begin at 5
p.m. After the tree is lit, the community is welcomed to Brucker Hall for a special visit with Santa.
Flu shots offered at JBM-HH Memorial Chapel
Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic will offer seasonal flu clinics at the
Memorial Chapel on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Dates for the flu shot
clinics are: Nov. 18 and 20. Each clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
These clinics are open to active duty military service members and their
beneficiaries (ages 2 years old and up), retirees and their beneficiaries (ages 2 years old
and up), and DOD civilians. Children younger than 2 years must go to their primary
care doctor to receive the vaccine.
For more information, call 703-696-2994.
Federal Employee benefits open season to begin this month
It’s never too early to begin planning. Open season for Federal Benefits runs from
Nov. 10 through Dec. 8. Employees are responsible for ensuring they update their
information and make any necessary changes during this time. For more information,
log onto the health vendors websites to download their brochures or check out the
Office of Personnel Management’s website at www.opm.gov/FEHBbrochures.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
the second Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be Nov. 13, 1-2 p.m. and
6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Urology Clinic, Sunrise Pavilion, second floor. Spouses/partners
are invited.
There is also a Prostate Cancer Support Group that meets at Walter Reed
National Military Medical Center the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting
will be Nov. 20, 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the America Building, River Conference
Room, third floor. Spouses/partners are invited. A valid military identification card is
required for base access to Walter Reed. For those without a military ID, call the
Prostate Center at 301-319-2900 at least 4 business days prior to this event for base
access. For more information, contact retired Col. Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or
jane.l.hudak.ctr@mail.mil.
JBM-HH Turkey Trot schedule for Nov. 14

The second race of the JBM-HH Commanders Holiday Race Series continues
with the JBM-HH Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk Friday, Nov. 14
beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Fort Myer Fitness Center.
Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. To register, log onto
www.jbmhhMWR.com, click on Special Events and select Turkey Trot. Online
registration will close at midnight Monday, Nov. 10. Race Day registration accepted
from 5:30 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. at the Myer Fitness Center.
This is the second of three races in the Holiday Race Series. You must register
online and participate in all three races to qualify for a special race series coin. The final
race in the series is the Operation Ugly Sweater 5K, Dec. 5. For further information please
call 703-939-1045 or 703-696-0594.
Tour of National Museum of American Indian slated Nov. 19
In honor of Native Americans, the JBM-HH Equal Opportunity Office has arranged a
tour of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., Wednesday,
Nov. 19. Bus transportation will depart from Bldg. 405 on the Fort Myer portion of the
joint base at 9:30 a.m.
You must register in order to ride the bus to the museum. RSVP by Nov. 17 to
Master Sgt. Ken Kang at kenny.h.kang.mil@mail.mil, Sgt. 1st Class Adrienne Robinson
at adrienne.d.robinson.mil@mail.mil or Sgt. 1st Class Michael Swinton at
michael.l.swinton.mil@mail.mil, and call them at 703-696-8729 or 2964.
Extended holiday return policy at Fort Myer Exchange
To make gift giving easier, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is extending its
return policy for items purchased from now until Dec. 24. The Fort Myer Exchange’s
standard policy allows returns anywhere from up to 15 to 90 days of purchase with a
sales receipt. The holiday return/exchange policy extends these terms through Jan. 31,
2015. Refunds with sales receipts are processed as forms of payment, cash for cash,
credit for credit. Refunds without sales receipts receive an Exchange gift card.
Shoppers can also return items purchased through shopmyexchange.com at the Fort
Myer Exchange. For more information about the extended refund policy, shoppers can
visit customer service at the Exchange.
Monday Night Football at Spates Club
Stop by Spates Community Club on Mondays throughout the football season for
Monday Night Football. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free food is provided by the USO and
drinks vary in price. It's a fun, relaxed environment, safe for kids too, so bring out the
family if you'd like.
Giant voice testing on JBM-HH
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will conduct a test of the Giant Voice every Tuesday
at 10 a.m. This test will take about 20-30 minutes.

This test is a reoccurring event and will take place every Tuesday at 10 a.m. unless
mission dictates otherwise.
Memorial Chapel to host leadership luncheon Nov. 13
A leadership luncheon will be held at JBM-HH Memorial Chapel in the
Fellowship Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 13.
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, Joint Force Headquarters and the U.S. Army Military
District of Washington commanding general, will be the guest presenter.
The luncheon will provide the opportunity for different key leaders to share personal
insights and knowledge of leadership with a focus on Army values and professional
development. The leadership luncheon is a new event that will be held quarterly. In an
informal atmosphere, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions concerning
the topic. Pizza and soft drinks will be served free of charge.
This event is open to all service members and DoD civilians. Space is limited to first
75 responders. Send RSVP to Chap. (Maj.) Fred Wendel at
Alfred.W.Wendel2.mil@mail.mil.
Special education workshop for EFMP
JBM-HH Army Community Services will host a special education workshop for
exceptional family member program members Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the
ACS Bldg. 201. The workshop will focus on components of an IEP, relocating with an
IEP and special education laws and advocacy skills. This workshop is open to all DOD
ID card holders who are parents or service providers to children with special needs.
To sign up and for more information, call 703-696-8467/3510.
Education and Career Services
For ongoing tests given by Education & Career Services, Marines, phone 703-614-
9104 or visit www.mccshh.com/learning.html.
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- Indoor play morning, story time
Indoor Play Morning & Story Time is every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at
Memorial Chapel Choir Room on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base beginning
Nov. 6 through April 30. Come and bring your children (ages 0-5yrs) to this weekly
event of fun, music, engaging play and story time! We are also excited to have the
author of “My Daddy/Mommy is a Marine,” Alia Reese, to come and read to the
children. For more information, call 703-696-6368.
MCCS offers new Community Counseling Program
The new Community Counseling Program is designed to provide increased access to
counseling for Marines, Sailors and their families, and to focus on screening,
prevention, and intervention of stressors and problems to improve readiness and
quality of life. We offer individual, couple, family, child, and group counseling services.
All counselors are independently licensed and credentialed professionals who can work
with you to develop a plan and find solutions to meet your needs and help you
overcome stressors in your life. Call 703-614-7204 for an initial screening and to
schedule an appointment.
ACAP supports spouses in transition
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 ACAP.
Call 703-696-0973 to register or visit the ACAP Center at 232 McNair Road, Building
404 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. See
www.facebook.com/ArmyCareerandAlumniProgram.
Anger Management workshops offered

Marine & Family Programs offers anger management workshops weekly,
Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. The workshops are designed to teach eight tools for
managing anger. Participants may start at any time, but must attend all eight sessions to
receive a certificate of completion.
Sessions are in Building 12’s conference room on the Henderson Hall portion of the
joint base. The workshops are open to active duty personnel, their family members and
military retirees. To register, please call 703-614-7204.
Stress workshops held Tuesdays
Marine & Family Programs offers workshops on coping with work and family stress
on an ongoing basis. The 12-session, evidence-based series, designed to teach strategies
for dealing with stressors, is held Tuesdays, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., in Bldg. 12’s conference
room on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. Topics include identifying
stressors, deep breathing and muscle relaxation, assertive communication, changing
yourself talk, eating right, exercise and developing a personal stress management plan.
The workshops are open to active duty personnel, their family members and military
retirees.
To register, call 703-614-7204.
Traffic, Roads and Grounds
New – Temporary road closures Nov. 14 on Fort Myer
All traffic will be halted and redirected Nov. 14 from approximately 6:30 to 7:00
a.m. on McNair Road adjacent to Memorial Chapel and Carpenter Road from the
intersection of the PX parking lot to Patton Drive on the Fort Myer portion of the joint
base.
Traffic will be able to enter Hatfield Gate, but must turn at Sheridan Ave. or the
PX parking lot. No traffic, to include vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists, will be able
travel on Carpenter Road during this time. The Directorate of Emergency Services
recommends traffic trying to get to the Cody Child Development Center, Rader Clinic
or the Commissary enter through the Henderson Hall Gate during this time.
To view a map of the closure, please log onto:
http://www.army.mil/article/135718/.
This temporary closure is in support of a special event at the field adjacent to the
Child Development Center. For more information, call 703-696-3290.

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