The month of August is devoted to anti-terrorism training and education. To help us all focus on how we can better protect ourselves, our work places and our communities, the Army has launched the iWATCH program.

This is security brought to the individual level: iWatch (my community, my home, my workplace); iReport (the unusual or ‘‘out of place” things observed); and iKeep us Safe.

An observation or a single report – when you See Something that’s not right – can lead to actions that STOP a terrorist attack – after you Say Something.

Be aware of your surroundings. Take action to report suspicious behavior or activities to law enforcement personnel for further investigation.

For JBM-HH, call (703) 588-2800 or (703) 696-3525 or your local law enforcement agency. Watch for more on iWatch and see www.us.army.mil⁄suite⁄page⁄605757.

IMCOM Campaign Plantown hall meeting set

A mandatory town hall meeting is scheduled for Aug. 3 for JBM-HH personnel who did not attend the July 27 meeting, in Fort Myer’s Spates Community Club from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All personnel must attend at least one of the meetings. The town hall discussion will be on the IMCOM campaign plan rollout and line of effort overview.

For more information call (703) 696-3290.

ACS relocation classes are free

The Iraq Customs and Culture briefing which provides an overview of the customs and culture of Iraq, will be held Aug. 3 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Register at (703) 696-0153⁄0156.

The ‘‘Hearts Apart” meeting, a networking group for Families whose sponsor is serving away from home, will be held Aug. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. To register, call (703) 696-0156.

A PCS, ‘‘Smooth Move” briefing – designed to help military personnel and Family members before they do a ‘‘permanent change of station,” will be held Aug. 10 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

The brief includes travel entitlements, budgeting for your move and more. To attend, call (703) 696-0156.

A Pacific Customs and Culture briefing – providing an overview of customs and culture for Pacific destinations (primarily Korea) – is set for Aug. 10 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Call (703) 696-0156 to register.

All relocation classes will be held in Fort Myer’s Army Community Service classroom, Bldg. 201.

Spin class at Smith Gym

Starting Aug. 2, a new lunchtime spin class will begin at Smith Gym aboard Henderson Hall, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Beat the heat and have fun cycling indoors.

For more information, call (703) 614-8759.

Fort Myer Thrift Shop extends summer hours

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 3, the Fort Myer Thrift Shop will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday through Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days.

The Thrift Shop will also be open Saturday, Aug. 7, and will be closed from Aug. 19 until Sept. 7. Consignments and donations are accepted on all open days.

For more information call (703) 527-0664.

Grief recovery workshop starts Aug. 3

The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Chapel is sponsoring a six-week grief recovery workshop to help adults and to assist adults in helping children deal with death, divorce, moving, the loss of a pet, other losses. The workshop is free with materials and lunch provided.

The workshop, facilitated by Chap. (Lt. Col.) James D. Gray, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region – Military District of Washington chaplain, aims to bust the myths we use in dealing with sad emotions (don’t cry, have a cookie) and replace them with practical guidance for children.

The workshop is each Tuesday from Aug. 3 to Sept. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fort Myer’s Memorial Chapel conference room. There is room for 15 people. Call Gray, a certified grief recovery specialist, at (202) 685-4816 or 2996 to reserve a slot in the workshop.

Lunch & Learn: Discipline vs. Punishment

During this class Aug. 3 from noon to 1 p.m., participants will discuss the difference between discipline and punishment, how they affect your child and the strategies to be more effective in addressing undesirable behavior. Class will be in the ACS classroom, Fort Myer’s Bldg. 201. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch and sign up no later than August 2 by calling (703) 696-3512.

Redskins tickets for sale @ ITT

MCCS Henderson Hall’s Information, Tickets and Tours office sells Redskins tickets beginning Aug. 3 to active duty personnel and beginning Aug. 5 to all other authorized Department of Defense identification card holders.

There is a limit of four tickets per day. ITT is located in The Shoppes adjacent to the Marine Corps Exchange. Call (703) 979-8420 for more information.

Federal Jobs Seminar set

A Federal Jobs Seminar is set for Thursday, Aug. 5 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the Army Community Service class room in Fort Myer’s Bldg. 201.

This seminar covers how to find and understand federal vacancy announcements, navigating USAJOBS and Army CPOL, application requirements, special eligibility programs and writing effective federal resumes.

To register, call (703) 696-3510.

Marine Club to close Aug. 6

The Marine Club aboard Henderson Hall will close at 2 p.m. Aug. 6, for a battalion mess night. Call (703) 614-2125 for more information.

Fort McNair Dining Facility closed Aug. 6-9

The Fort McNair Dining Facility will be closed for regimental curtailed operations Aug. 6 through 9. For more information, call (703) 696-3671.

Budgeting for Baby Class

Expecting a little bundle of joy? Get a jump on financial planning, nutritional and infant care advice so that when your baby arrives, he or she will be happy, healthy and financially secure. Come to Budgeting for Baby - Baby Bundles class Aug. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the ACS Classroom. This class is free, and participants will receive a layette to take home with them. Class size is limited to 12. Call ACS at (703) 696-3510 for more information or to register.

‘Welcome Aboard’ orientation

Marine and Family Services offers a ‘‘Welcome Aboard” orientation Aug. 10, beginning at 8 a.m. Held in the Marine Club, the orientation is open to Marines and their Family members who are new to the National Capital Region. Civilian attire for servicemembers is suggested. A tour of the region follows in the afternoon, and each Marine who attends receives a lunch coupon good in the Marine Club. Register at (703) 614-7202.

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