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
News
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New -- Civilian employees need annual leave assistance
Rader Health Clinic employee Frank Housen and Directorate of Public Works
employee, Myrtle Bowen, 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 Housen and Bowen 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 Housen or Bowen, 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 Frank Housen, contact Deborah Eure at 703-696-0408 for more information, and
email completed forms directly to her at deborah.a.eure.civ@mail.mil or fax the form to
703-696-1839.
For Myrtle Bowen, contact Donna Belk-Stafford at 703-696-0275 for more
information, and email completed forms directly to her at donna.m.belkstafford.civ@mail.mil or fax the form to 703-696-0879.
New -- JBM-HH Housing office closed Nov. 14
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Housing Office, Building 205, Room 139, on the
Fort Myer portion of the joint base, is closed Thursday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for
training.
For barracks issues, call Tony Cantillo at 703-696-7704 or Thania Lama at 703-9691077. For family housing residents, call 703-696-2623 for service calls.

2. New -- Turkey Trot 5K Nov. 15
Join in and race to the finish. Awards and prizes will be given top finishers in the
2013 Turkey Trot 5K race Friday, Nov. 15, beginning at 6:35 a.m.
Register and get more information at www.mccshh.com. Register race day from 5:30
a.m. to 6:30 a.m. in person at the Corp. Terry L. Smith Gym on the Henderson Hall side
of the joint base. Race will begin and end at Smith Gym.
Call 703-614-7214 for more information.
New -- ACAP supports spouses in transition
Army Career and Alumni Program offers services to the spouses of military
personnel who are transitioning: retiring or ETSing (End of Term in Service) out of the
military.
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.
Spates Club canopy to be replaced
The Spates Community Center -- on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base -- will
undergo some renovation. The canopy at the main entrance will be replaced Monday
and Tuesday, Nov. 18 and 19; and the canopy at the bar entrance will be replaced
Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 20 and 21.
Spates personnel say the impact to customers will be minimal: employees will direct
customers through appropriate entrances to avoid construction areas and there will be
signage giving direction as well.
For more information, call Wayne Thomas at 703-696-3803.
New -- ‘Kris Kringle’ Market
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation are joining forces to host a “Kris Kringle Market” Friday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to
8 p.m. in the Exchange parking lot (on the Fort Myer side of the joint base).
Some 10 vendors will be on hand to help everyone get in the spirit of Christmas.
There will be glühwein for sale, various food vendors, arts and crafts and novelties as
well as a Christmas tree vendor. The Exchange will open at 4 a.m. Nov. 29, in
conjunction with “Black Friday.”
For more information, call 703-696-8865.

3. New -- First virtual Town Hall slated
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and
Military District of Washington commanding general and Col. Fern O. Sumpter, Joint
Base Myer-Henderson Hall commander will host the first virtual Town Hall Thursday,
Nov. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
See www.army.mil/media/319958 for details on the Town Hall and how you can
participate.
New -- Thanksgiving meals at the DFAC
The staff of the dining facility on the Fort Myer side of the joint base, Building 404,
will host two Thanksgiving holiday meals: Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 28
(This Nov. 28 meal will not be quite as elaborate as the Nov. 27 meal, but will still be a
Thanksgiving feast). Both of these two days, the dining facility will be open to retirees
and to Department of Defense civilians. Meal times and prices are below:
Wednesday, Nov. 27 -- Holiday Meal - 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - $7.60; the discounted
rate of $6.45 will be charged for family members of E4 and below.
Thursday, Nov. 28 -- Brunch - 9 a.m. to noon - $5.25; Supper - 4 to 5:30 p.m. -- $6.45.
So the DFAC staff is sure to have enough food on hand, call 703-696-2087 to let the
staff know whether you will be attending.
New -- U.S. Army Band ‘American Holiday Festival’ concerts
All tickets have been distributed to “American Holiday Festival” in Brucker Hall on
the Fort Myer side of the joint base Saturday, Sunday and Friday, Dec. 7, 8 and 13.
But, walk-ins are welcome at 15 minutes prior to start time if space is available!
See www.usarmyband.com for details.
Federal benefits ‘Open Season’ allows employees to enroll in, change
health benefits
Federal Benefits “Open Season” continues through Monday, Dec. 9 with changes
effective the first full pay period in January. For information regarding local Health
Fairs, employees can contact their servicing Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
specialist at 703-704-3009.
“Open Season” is the time to think about your health, dental, vision and tax-saving
needs. During “Open Season,” eligible employees can:
* Enroll in or change Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program coverage
through the Army Benefits Center-Civilian (ABC-C) website
https://www.abc.army.mil or by calling 1-877-276-9287 -* Enroll in dental and/or vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and
Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) or change your existing FEDVIP enrollment
through the BENEFEDS website at
https://www.benefeds.com/Portal/jsp/LoginPage.jsp, or call 1-877-888-3337
* Sign up for flexible spending accounts through the Federal Flexible Spending
Account Program (FSAFEDS) at

4. https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp or by calling 1-877-FSAFEDS (1-877-3723337).
The Office of Personnel Management's Open Season website at
www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/open-season, contains detailed information
regarding plan changes, available plans and premiums. All employees are encouraged
to review their current enrollment coverage and premiums to make sure it will continue
to meet their needs in 2014. Changes may not be made outside of the open season dates
above unless an employee experiences a qualifying life event.
Employees planning on retiring prior to the first full pay period in January, and who wish to
make an open season election, should contact an ABC-C counselor for guidance on whether a hard
copy enrollment form is required.
November career classes
The Marine Corps Community Services Career Resource Management Center offers
classes to assist job-seekers in their quest. November classes include “Social Media &
Your Job” Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; “Cracking the Code to the Federal
Hiring Process” Thursday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m.; “Building Your Network: Uncover
the Hidden Job Market” Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 9:30 - 11 a.m.; and “Résumé
Writing 101: Private Sector Résumé Tips & Marketable Formats” Thursday, Nov. 21,
from 9 a.m. to noon.
To register for these free classes, call 703-614-6828, and see details at
www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html.
Army Special Operations slates briefings
The Army Special Operations Recruiting team will be at the Fort Myer side of the
joint base Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 18 and 19 according to the following schedule:
Monday, Nov. 18 - Building 417, Room 218 -- Psychological Operations - from 10 to
11 a.m. (point of contact is Staff Sgt. Roberto Flores - 315-886-2466 and
roberto.flores118.mil@mail.mil); Civil Affairs - 11 a.m. to noon (point of contact - Sgt. 1st
Class Trenica Gbani - trenica.o.gbani.mil@mail.mil; Special Forces - 1 to 2 p.m. (point of
contact - Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Sackman at jacob.j.sackman.mil@mail.mil; and Explosive
Ordnance Disposal - 3 to 4 p.m. (point of contact - Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Sackman at
jacob.j.sackman.mil@mail.mil.
Tuesday, Nov. 19 - Building 417, Room 107 -- Psychological Operations - from 10 to
11 a.m. (point of contact is Staff Sgt. Roberto Flores - 315-886-2466 and
roberto.flores118.mil@mail.mil); Civil Affairs - 11 a.m. to noon (point of contact - Sgt. 1st
Class Trenica Gbani - trenica.o.gbani.mil@mail.mil; Special Forces - 1 to 2 p.m. (point of
contact - Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Sackman at jacob.j.sackman.mil@mail.mil; and Explosive
Ordnance Disposal - 3 to 4 p.m. (point of contact - Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Sackman at
jacob.j.sackman.mil@mail.mil.
Flu season is here!

5. Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base
Myer-Henderson Hall will provide seasonal influenza vaccine to active duty and
reserve component military personnel, DEERS eligible beneficiaries, ages two and
above, and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Department of Defense civilian employees
at the Memorial Chapel Fellowship Hall from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. as follows: Tuesday and
Thursday, Nov. 12 and 14 and Thursday, Nov. 21.
Children under the age of two must see their assigned primary care provider. Rader
Clinic-enrolled children under the age of two can get the vaccine on a walk-in basis at
the Rader Immunization Clinic, Monday through Friday during normal clinic hours,
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (the clinic is closed from noon to 1 p.m.). A pediatric appointment
is not necessary.
Through Nov. 21, flu vaccine will be provided at the flu clinics noted above only,
except for Rader enrolled children under 2 years of age. The flu vaccine will also be
offered to enrolled beneficiaries during a scheduled visit with their Primary Care
Manager (PCM). Please do not schedule an appointment only to get the flu shot.
All eligible beneficiaries must show a valid ID card or DoD Common Access Card
(CAC) prior to receiving the flu vaccine.
Call the FLU HOTLINE – 703-696-2994 for updated information.
Ethics training slated
All employees who are required to file a financial disclosure must also receive
annual ethics training. Training for members of the Military District of Washington,
Joint Force National Capital Region and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall who have not
received this training must satisfy their training requirement by attending one of the six
schedule sessions:
The Fort McNair portion of JBM-HH in the Inter-American Defense College
auditorium, session from 11 a.m. to noon: Nov. 19.
On the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, Town Hall, session from 11 a.m. to noon
Friday, Nov. 15.
If you are unsure of whether you are a designated OGE Form 450 filer, consult your
supervisor. Supervisors may contact the Administrative Law Division, specifically
Amanda O'Neil at amanda.m.oneil2.civ@mail.mil or Tracy Hernandez at
tracy.r.hernandezmendez.civ@mail.mil, 202-685-4582.
Resiliency training open to all
The next CSF2 training is focused on “Detecting Icebergs,” and is Monday, Nov. 18
from 1 to 3:30 p.m., in Building 405 on the Fort Myer side of the joint base.
Participants will identify core beliefs and core values that fuel out-of-proportion
emotions and reactions and evaluate the accuracy and usefulness of these beliefs.
To get more information or to register, contact Capt. Paul A. Brown at 703-696-2619
or paul.a.brown128.mil@mail.mil or Sgt. Avrion Oliver at 703-696-5962 or
avrion.r.oliver.mil@mail.mil and visit http://csf2.army.mil.

6. Service personnel, families invited to Thanksgiving dinner
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel Service invites all servicemembers and
their families to the annual “Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner” Saturday, Nov. 16 at
12:30 p.m. at the Community Activities Center, Building 405 on the Fort Myer side of
the joint base.
All may dress casually and partake in free good, great entertainment and dance
performances and visit with new and old friends.
For more information and to sign up, call Freda Womack at 703-618-4344.
Military Career & Education Expo!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Joint Base
Myer-Henderson Hall Military Career & Education Expo to “Navigate Your Way to a
Better Future.”
There will be 30-plus career programs and colleges, “GoArmyEd” assistance,
education counselors, financial aid information and a Veterans Administration
representative.
In addition get “Military OneSource” information, learn about Army medical careers,
“Green to Gold,” “Troops to Teachers,” and much more. There will be give-a-ways and
briefings through the day.
Event will be held in Building 405, Community Activities Center on the Fort Myer
side of the joint base.
Call for more information and to register for some of the briefings at 703-6961541/3178.
Family Readiness
New -- ‘Little Patriots’ play group to meet
The “Little Patriots” play group meets at the Indian Head, Maryland, USO
Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. To join the group, call 703-614-7204. Free refreshments
will be provided.
New -- Crack the code to fed’s hiring process
“Cracking the Code to the Federal Hiring Process” is Thursday, Nov. 14 from 1 to 3
p.m. in Building 29, Room 105, aboard the Henderson Hall side of the joint base. Learn
how to create a federal application package that will set you apart from the competition.
Register and get more information at 703-614-6828.
New -- Baby Boot Camp
The new Parent Support Program holds Baby Boot Camp Friday, Nov. 15 from 8:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in Building 12’s conference room aboard the Henderson Hall side of
the joint base.
Expectant parents learn the basics of baby care and how to enjoy their new role as

7. parents. Baby Boot Camp has FREE lunch!
Call 703-614-7204 to register and get more information.
Managing holiday stress
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 9 to 11 a.m., ACS Classroom, Building 201, on the Fort Myer
side of the joint base, get the basics of identifying stressors in your life and learn how to
create a stress management plan with an emphasis on holiday stress. Registration
required.
For questions or to register, call 703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil.
Play, learn, grow: holiday home safety
Bring children, ages up to five, for a time of play, holiday crafts and stories
Thursday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon in the ACS Classroom on the Fort Myer side of
the joint base. You will receive a safety kit in a handy ACS canvas tote bag that will
include items to help ensure the home you are staying in is safe for your little ones.
Registration required.
For questions or to register call 703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil.
Baby Stages: Guide to social, emotional infant, toddler development
to age 3
Learn about stages for your child in a class that provides overview of developmental
milestones for children ages 0-3 Friday, Nov. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the ACS Classroom,
Building 201, on the Fort Myer side of the joint base.
Learn how to assess your child for developmental milestones and discuss activities
that you can do to help improve your child’s social, gross motor and cognitive
development. Registration required.
For questions or to register call 703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil.
Junior Wrestling program registration open; program seeks coaches
too
Child and Youth Services is hosting “Junior Wrestling,” and registration is now
open. Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 15. Open to youth (of eligible DoD
personnel -- ID card holders, retirees and DoD civilians), five to 14 years old, coed.
To register, contact Parent Central Services, Building 483, on the Fort Myer portion of
the joint base, 703-696-0313/4942.
For more information, contact Annette Engum at 703-696-3728 or
annette.engum@us.army.mil (the Junior Wrestling program is also looking for coaches.
Contact Engum at 703-696-3728 or annette.engum@us.army.mil).
TransParenting
Monday, Nov. 18 and 25 from 9 to 11 a.m., in the ACS Classroom, Building 201, on
the Fort Myer side of the joint base, join the two-part seminar designed to provide
parents who are separated or divorced with the tools to ensure that they are able to

8. continue supporting and encouraging their children despite the breakup of the family
unit.
The process of developing an effective co-parenting plan with your ex is challenging
but essential to healthy growth and development of young children. You must attend
both sessions to receive a certificate of completion. Registration required.
For questions or to register call 703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil.
Get anger under control
The next Anger Management class is Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the
ACS classroom, Building 201, on the Fort Myer side of the joint base.
Participants will get information on the basic principles of emotions management,
specific information about the impact of unmanaged anger and get resources on how to
recognize and manage the anger triggers in their own lives. Registration required.
For questions or to register call 703-696-3512 or email karen.a.stpierre.ctr@mail.mil.
Traffic, Roads and Grounds
Road construction in Arlington Nov. 11-Dec. 20
Roadway reconstruction on Columbia Pike from South Wakefield Drive to Four Mile
Run will begin Monday, Nov. 11, and continue for about six weeks, weather permitting.
Work will begin at the west side of the project and move east. Lane closures and work
will be as follows:
Eastbound Lanes
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Two lanes will be closed for excavation
3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. – Lane closure will be reduced to one lane to install sub-base
7 p.m.-6:30 a.m. – Laying of asphalt; one lane will remain open to traffic
6:30-9:30 a.m. – Both lanes will be open to traffic
Westbound Lanes
7 p.m.-6 a.m. – Two lanes will be closed for excavation and installing sub-base
6 a.m. – Lane closure will be reduced to one lane
7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Laying of asphalt; one lane will remain open to traffic
3:30-7 p.m. – Both lanes will be open to traffic
For updates, changes see www.columbiapikeva.us/construction.