News Notes
Shoppette to post new hours
Beginning Monday, June 18, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Shoppette at the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will be operating under new hours. Gasoline pumps will still be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new hours Monday through Friday will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closing an hour earlier than previosly); and closed Saturday (now open 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) as well as Sunday. For more information, call 703-696-9241.
ACAP seminars and workshops
On June 18, the Army Career and Alumni Program will be offering free workshops on Veterans Administration benefits and the Disability Transition Assistance Program at the Town Hall, Bldg. 243. Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Workshops are designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive assessment of their veterans benefits after their departure from the military. Information covered will include VA home loans, survivor benefits, life insurance, burial benefits, GI bill and health care benefits. To register, call 703-696-0973.
Welcome to Germany class
Class will be held on June 21 from 10-11 a.m. at Army Community Service, Bldg. 201, JBM-HH. This briefing provides an overview of German customs, culture and language for those with German destinations. Register by calling 703-696-0153/0156 or fortmyerrelocation@gmail.com.
Spouse newcomer orientation
Make reservations by June 21 for the spouse newcomer orientation which will be held June 26 from noon to 2 p.m. Learn about and explore Old Town Alexandria, using the Metro and all the local things you can do while stationed in the National Capital Region. Pre-registration is required. Register by June 21 by calling 703-696-0153 or email danielle.j.orrell@us.army.mil.
Warrant Officer Association meeting
The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association will hold its monthly meeting June 21, at the Kingstowne Library (corner of Beulah and Telegraph Roads in Fairfax County), at 5 p.m. All active servicemembers, reserve and retired warrant officers are invited to attend. For more information, contact Phyllis Wilson at 813-758-9931.
Fight Night at the Marine Club
The Ultimate Fighting Challenge Fight Night returns to the Marine Club on Saturday, June 23 at 10 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. with a special menu served until 10:30 p.m. The fight is being broadcast from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The Marine Club is open to Department of Defense identification card holders and their guests. For more information, call 703-614-2125.
Mammogram testing
Mobile mammography will be available June 26-28 for Rader Clinic-enrolled women between the ages of 42 and 69 years old, who need a mammogram screening. If you have breast implants, have had breast cancer, felt a lump or a mass, schedule an appointment with your provider so the appropriate study can be ordered. If you need a routine screening mammogram, contact Mary Sheahan at 703-696-2977.
Chesty’s Fun Run registration open
Registration is open for the third annual Chesty’s Fun Run, to be held June 27, starting at 6:35 a.m. on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. MCCS Health Promotions will hold the event beginning and ending at Smith Gym. The route is five kilometers, and participants are encouraged to walk or run. The top two male and female finishers will receive a gift certificate, and the first 100 registered participants receive a t-shirt. To enter, please register online at http://conta.cc/NAl1Kz.
Married and Loving It
Marine and Family Programs offers Married and Loving It. The all-day seminar will be held June 29. The curriculum teaches the characteristics and skills of happy and successful couples. The seminar starts at 8:30 a.m. in Bldg. 12’s conference room and concludes at 3 p.m. Engaged or newly-married couples are welcome to attend. To register, call 703-696-0153.
Rader Clinic children’s physicals
Rader Clinic is offering physicals for children at the pediatric clinic until Sept. 28. The appointment will take one to two hours to complete. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parents must bring the following information to the appointment: military identification, shot records, medical records, glasses/ contacts and a physical form with parents’ section complete. For more information, call 855-227-6331.
Education and Career Services
For ongoing tests given by Education and Career Services, call 703-614-9104 or visit mccsHH.com/learning.html.