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Death notices
Lt. Col. Janet Fenton regretfully reports that on May 4, Col. Jacqueline R. Little, Chief, Legal Assistance Policy Division, Office of The Judge Advocate General, passed away. Anyone with debts owed to or by Little should contact Fenton at (703) 588-6721.
USO-Metro job fair
On May 16, USO-Metro and the Joint Employment Transition Services are hosting a job fair at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club at 5500 Shulz Circle. Dozens of employers, including area police and fire departments, federal agencies, health care agencies and defense and government contractors are participating. All military I.D. holders are eligible to attend. Bring resumes and be prepared for on-site interviews.
For additional information on either of these events, contact Dawn Fincham at (703) 805-2464 or dawn@usometro.org.
Parents Helping Parents
ACS Family Advocacy Program offers families a monthly opportunity to meet with other families, spend quality time together,build a support network, and receive information and resources that help build and maintain positive parenting skills. The next outing will be on Tuesday, May 27 at 10 a.m. Families will meet at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens. Pre-registration is required. Register no later than May 22.
For more information on these programs, on disabled access and to register, call Karen St. Pierre at (703) 696-3512.
Happy 233rd birthday, Army!
The Army’s birthday is June 14 and in the week leading up to it, the Military District of Washington is hosting a variety of events celebrating the Army and its storied history.
Beginning Monday, June 9 and continuing through the week, Army Child Development Centers will hold educational ceremonies for students, including cake and age-appropriate history lessons.
The Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison will host a cake cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. at the Reserve Officers Association Headquarters (1 Constitution Ave., N.E.). The following day there will be an FCS display at the same location.
On Wednesday, June 11, the Birthday Twilight Tattoo will take place at Fort Myer’s Whipple Field, preceded by a reception to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Quarters 1 on Fort Myer. The reception will begin at 6 p.m., the Tattoo will begin at 7:30 p.m.
At Fort Myer on Thursday, June 12, HQDA will hold its annual Staff Run. The run will start at 7 a.m.
On Friday, June 13, at 9 a.m. there will be a Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony is open to the public.
The Pentagon is hosting a cake cutting ceremony in the Pentagon Courtyard on June 13 at 11 a.m. It will be open to all Pentagon and National Capital Region personnel as well as other invitees.
The Army Birthday Ball will be on Saturday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required, see www.army.mil⁄birthday⁄ for more information on tickets and registration.
Watch for updates on Army Birthday Celebration events in future issues of the Pentagram.
Healthy historical lunch walks
Walk through time and get a great workout with a guided tour by Kim Holien, Fort Myer’s Historian and Lisa Reed, Fort Myer’s Fitness Coordinator. Lisa will motivate you through a brisk walk and total body exercises while Kim discusses the rich history of Fort Myer and Arlington National Cemetery.
The Lunch Time Historical Walk will meet every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. The next walk will be May 28. To participate, meet in front of Building 59 with sneakers, a water bottle and ID. In case of inclement weather, meet at the Fort Myer Fitness Center Gymnasium for an indoor workout and history discussion.
Worker’s Compensation training
The Fort Myer Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC), in conjunction with FMMC Safety Office and Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Management Services (CPMS) Injury and Unemployment Compensation Division (ICUC) is conducting Supervisor⁄Manager Training on FECA⁄OWCP.
The training is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. The training will be held at the Fort Myer Community Center, Bldg. 205, located at 228 McNair Road, Fort Myer, Va. It’s recommended that all directors, managers, supervisors and administrative POCs of organizations serviced by the Fort Myer CPAC attend.
For more information, contact Margie Powell at (703) 696-3180 or (703) 696-3134.
Soldier Show needs drivers
The U.S. Army Soldier Show needs drivers to keep the show on the road for its 25th Anniversary tour. Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers with a valid Class A driver’s license are preferred, but applicants with any valid driver’s license are eligible for training. Freightliner trucks and a commercial bus are used to transport the show’s cast, crew and equipment from April to November.
Application forms are available online at www.armymwr.com. Once completed, mail the form to U. S. AED, Attention: Ronald Burgwyn, P.O. Box 439, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
Motorcycle safety class
Basic riders’ and experienced riders’ motorcycle safety courses have been scheduled at Fort Belvoir.
Upcoming basic riders’ courses are on May 27-28, June 10-11 and June 17-18. BRCs are held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Experienced riders’ courses are held May 29, June 12 and June 19. ERCs are held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. All courses are held at the Naval Mobile Construction Site, Building 1959, on Fort Belvoir. Each class is limited to eight students.
For more information, contact the safety office at (703) 704-0649.
Marathon registration
The 33rd Marine Corps Marathon, ‘‘The People’s Marathon” is still months away, but registration opened April 30, so race to your computer and sign up! Runners from around the world can register on a first-come, first-served basis at www.marinemarathon.com. The race is limited to 30,000 participants and is expected to fill quickly.
The marathon is considered one of the top races in the world; in 2006 it became the 4th largest marathon in the U.S.
The marathon will take place on October 26 in Arlington, Va.; the course runs through Arlington and the District of Columbia.
ACS classes in May
The Fort Myer Military Community and the Fort Belvoir Exceptional Family Member Programs are sponsoring “Tricare and Other Benefits for Military Parents with Children with Autism and Other Cognitive Disabilities,“ a class and support group. It will be held Thursday, June 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Army Family Team Building, 1153 Gunston Road, Fort Belvoir.
The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Scott Campbell, the parent of an autistic child and secretary for the Autism Society of America's Northern Virginia Chapter. Join us for a wonderful opportunity for families to not only learn about medical benefits for their autistic children, but to also network with other families.
Reservations are required for class slots, on-site child care and free food⁄beverages. If a child care reservation is not cancelled by 10 a.m. on June 5, the parent may be responsible for provider payment.
On June 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the FMMC EFMP will host a class to help work with ADD⁄ADHD families at the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 201, Fort Myer.
Dr. Ruth Hoffman, a child psychologist from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, will speak about living with ADD or ADHD. Reservations are required; childcare 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. Due to unreliability of answering machines, telephone reservations must be made directly to O'Connor.
ACS financial classes
Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program invites everyone to attend the following free workshops:
Developing Your Spending Plan, May 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will give you the keys necessary to develop an appropriate personal spending plan.
Smooth Move, May 20, noon to 2: p.m., offers tips on planning and budgeting for your PCS move.
First Termer’s Money Management, May 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., covers all the essentials of effective financial management. Topics include personal finance, planning⁄budgeting, banking, developing good credit habits, insurance, savings⁄investment, large purchases, consumer scams and getting help when you need it.
Debt Liquidation and Credit Management, May 30, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will cover different methods for eliminating debt and establishing good credit.
To reserve your seat for any of these classes, contact Alanah Lavinier at (703) 696-3510 or alanah.lavinier@us.army.mil.
Green to Gold briefing
If you’re a quality enlisted Soldier with officer potential and have served at least two years on active duty, then you are allowed to voluntarily participate and enroll in Army ROTC through Green to Gold program. The Georgetown University Scholarship and Enrollment Officer presents Green to Gold briefings every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m at the Fort Myer Education Center.
For more information contact Capt. Zˆey Jackson at zaj@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-7008, or Shelley Caywood at (703) 614-4515.
Toastmasters meeting
Do you want to improve your public speaking? If so, join Helmsman Toastmasters on Thursdays, starting May 29, at the Pentagon Conference Center (near North Parking, Corridor 8) from 7:25 to 8:45 a.m.
Toastmasters is an educational, non-profit organization which helps its members better communicate, think, lead and listen. For more information, contact Bert Romero at (703) 695-6257 or Carl Sabath at (703) 602-0980 ext. 146.
Nats stadium parking
Washington Nationals fans may park their vehicles at the Washington Navy Yard or Fort McNair during evening and weekend home games. A Department of Defense ID card and DoD vehicle decal are required for entry to the installations.
Parking for stadium events is available in non-reserved spaces outside normal working hours (after 4:30 p.m.) on weekdays as well as weekends and holidays. DoD members may sponsor non-DoD guests in their party. At the Navy Yard, MWR food and drink concessions will be available before the game.
Normal DoD policies restricting alcohol consumption and open containers remain in effect. From either installation, it’s just under a half-mile walk to the stadium.
Spaces on both installations are limited and will be filled on a first-com, first-served basis. Public transportation is highly encouraged for those who wish to avoid traffic.
Parking will not be allowed for games that conflict with installation work schedules or ceremonies and special events such as the Military District of Washington Twilight Tattoos on Fort McNair, scheduled for May 21, June 4 and June 25.
Fans should be careful of personal safety and are advised to travel in groups.
Education office
Due to renovations, the Pentagon Army Education Office (Room 3C147) will be closed. The Fort Myer Education Center will provide education services for Pentagon Soldiers; it’s located in Building 219 on Forrest Circle Drive. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
For more information, contact Shelley Caywood at (703) 696-1579.
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