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
www.army.mil/article/99415/Traffic__Roads__and_Grounds/
JBM-HH Commander’s Information Line – 703-696-6906
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News
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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.
NEW – JBM-HH Interactive Customer Evaluation System (ICE) a way
to get your voice heard
2. 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.
ACAP Classes available
Soldiers leaving the military have a number of ways to ease their transition and
make finding the right job easier. The 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.
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. The package
includes roundtrip transportation, admission to the museum, lunch buffet, and two-
hour guided battlefield tour. The fee is $75 per person. To reserve, please call ITT at 571-
483-1963.
NEW – Loss of water pressure Tuesday in area near Old Post Chapel
A loss of water pressure may be experienced in buildings in the vicinity of the Old
Post Chapel on Tuesday, April 30 due to the ongoing construction in the area. Water
pressure will return to normal by the end of the day on April 30. For more information
call 703-696-0984.
NEW – The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” event
schedule
Pershing's Own" Chamber Music Series
20th Century Wind Classics and Beyond
Fort Myer, VA
Brucker Hall
Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Twilight Tattoo
The U.S. Army Blues | Downrange | Army Voices | The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment
Fort Myer, VA
Summerall Field
Wednesday, May 1 at 7 p.m.
Twilight Tattoo 2013 Schedule
3. 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."
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 1 through May 15 and May 29 through June 26 will be
located at Summerall Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va.
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 – Fort Myer legal and claims office closed May 1
The Fort Myer Legal & Claims Office will be closed Wednesday, May 1. For more
information call 703-696-0761.
Safety Fair
The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) safety office (with assistance from
JBM-HH and Henderson Hall) will host a Safety Fair, Friday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. at the Summerall field Parking lot. Topics will include Vehicle/Motorcycle and
Weapons safety. All JBM-HH Servicemembers, their Families, DoD civilians and
retirees and their guests are invited to attend. For more information call 703-696-4131.
NEW – Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the club
The Marine Club, open to all services, all ranks, all DOD and all guests, holds a
Cinco de Mayo lunch buffet Friday, May 3, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The $11 buffet features a
selection of traditional Mexican food and popular sides. A drawing for a Chili’s gift
card will be held at the conclusion of the lunch, and the winner need not be present to
win. The lunch is followed by an After Work Fiesta beginning at 4:30 p.m. A special bar
menu, including specialty drinks, and a deejay are part of the fun. Two drawings for
Chili’s gift cards will be held during the event, and winners must be present to win. For
more information, please call 703-614-2125 or visit the club’s webpage at
www.mccsHH.com/Club.html.
NEW – Spring Wine Festival
The Marine Corp Exchange holds its fifth annual Spring Wine Festival Saturday,
May 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., in front of the Marine Corps Exchange. Patrons age 21 and over
4. may taste from over 100 wines from the United States, Chile, France, Germany, Spain,
and more. Vendors from The Vineyard Wine & Spirits will take questions and introduce
their wines. Lunch featuring Pineapple Jerk Beef Kabobs, Skewered Tropical Island
Chicken, and Tennessee Fried Catfish, will be offered for sale during the event. A deejay
will provide entertainment, and prizes will be drawn. For more information, please call
703-979-8420.
NEW – Military Spouse Appreciation week
May 6-10 is Military Spouse Appreciation Week. The Directorate of Family, Morale,
Welfare and Recreation will be hosting numerous events to honor our military spouses
on JBM-HH. For all the detailed information visit
http://www.jbmhhmwr.com/index/FMWR_Home/2013-MSAD-flyer.pdf.
Army Substance Abuse Training for Civilians
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 7 May Drug Free Workplace Supervisor
o 8 May Drug Free Workplace Non-Supervisor
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.
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:
5. 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.
Job Fair
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
6. 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.
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.
NEW – 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.
NEW – 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.
Family Readiness
7. Moving Families Through Change
The seminar is designed to provide parents with tools to create an effective co-
parenting relationship through the separation & divorce process. The seminar is set for
Tuesday, April 30, from 1 to 5 p.m., in the ACS Classroom, Bldg 201. Call 703-696-
3512/6511 for more info and to register.
NEW – Introduction to Korea
“Welcome to Korea” will be held Friday, May 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Army
Community Service, Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH. This briefing
provides an overview of Korean customs, culture and language.
Register by calling 703-696-0153/0156.
NEW – Hearts Apart
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.
NEW – 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.
NEW – 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.