Annex Gate on Henderson Hall to close
The Annex Gate (Gate 3 off South Gate Road) along the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will close June 20. Motorists and pedestrians will not be able to access JBM-HH via that gate. Also, the gate will close permanently June 27.
Urban warrior challenge and
pre-Independence Day picnic
JBM-HH will host an event June 27, starting with an urban warrior challenge at 7 a.m. on the Combat Fitness Test field next to the Cody CDC off Carpenter Road on the Fort Myer portion of the base. Teams will challenge each other in a variety of events.
To participate, call 703-614-7171. Following the challenge, a joint base picnic and JBM-HH organization day will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. under tents on the field. Family events will begin at 11:30 a.m. The picnic is hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and Army Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Tickets are being distributed through FMWR and MCCS. Check www.mccsHH.com/JBMHHPicnic.html for details.
Armed forces voters week
June 30 to July 7
The right to vote is a crucial element for our country’s system of government and it is a right the military defends at great cost. This is an election year, so exercising that right is particularly important.
To assist those serving in the military, the federal voting assistance program has designated June 30 to July 7 as armed forces voters week to encourage all military and their dependents who are away from their home state to vote in the general elections.
Soldiers and their families who want to register to vote should complete their federal post card application by visiting www.fvap.gov. Select your state, complete the registration process using online assistance and then mail the form to your local election office.
To learn more about armed forces voters week or how to vote by absentee ballot, contact your voting assistance officer or call Al Brown at 703-696-6361.
Shopping the Fort Myer Exchange
pays dividends
Soldiers and families shopping and dining at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores and restaurants on Fort Myer generated $1,260,242.06 last year for quality of life programs.
Over the past 10 years, the Exchange has provided more than $2.4 billion in dividends to military programs.
“Roughly two-thirds of Exchange earnings are paid to the services’ morale, welfare and recreation programs, while the other third is used to build new stores or renovate facilities,” said Nildy Eiley, general manager for both the Fort Belvoir and JBM-HH Exchanges.
The Exchange’s mission of providing quality goods and services at competitively low prices while generating earnings to support quality-of-life efforts means the Exchange benefit is more than finding a good price on merchandise. This structure ensures that shoppers who take advantage of their benefit at the Myer Exchange or online at shopmyexchange.com are working to improve their communities.
“When customers shop and dine at the Exchange, they are investing in their community, making it a better place to live and work,” Eiley said. “One-hundred percent of Exchange earnings serve Soldiers and their families.”
Marine Corps Marathon transfer
program active now
Those registered to participate in this year’s Marine Corps Marathon can now officially transfer their registrations to another person. Exclusive to the Marine Corps Marathon, this option allows entrants to transfer their registrations to others, but requires the new participant receiving the transfer to pay a $40 fee.
All runners must complete transfers by Aug. 31. Registrants for the Marine Corps Marathon 10k event can also transfer their registrations to others at a cost of $50 per person for those ages eight and above. Transfer of registration and additional details can be found online at www.marinemarathon.com.
ACAP schedule updated for June
The JBM-HH Army Career and Alumni Program has updated its seminar and workshop schedule for the month of June. To find out more about transitioning assistance courses, education opportunities and career management workshops that are available, log onto www.jbmhh.army.mil/WEB/JBMHH/Services/ArmyCareerAlumni.html.
Dive-in movie nights are back
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation dive-in movie nights are back again this year at the Fort Myer Officers Club pools. Join us for our first showing of the season on June 21 when “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,” rated PG, will be shown.
Gates open at 8:15 p.m. and show time is 9 p.m. Admission is free, but audience members must provide their own flotation, lounge rafts or inner tubes only. In the event of severe weather and/or high winds, the showing will be cancelled. For further information, call 703-939-1045.
Raising resilient children
Raising responsible teenagers, a Triple P! parenting program class, will be held from 2-3 p.m., June 23, in Bldg. 12’s conference room on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. The seminar topics include taking part in family decision making, being respectful and considerate, developing a healthy lifestyle and being reliable. Advance registration is required no later than June 20. To register for these classes, call 703-614-7204.
Chesty’s 5k race open for registration
Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall announces the Chesty’s 5k race, to be held June 25 at 6:30 a.m. starting from the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium on the joint base. Register online through June 23 at www.mccsHH.com/oohrahrunseries.html. Late registration and check in start at 5:45 a.m. The first 150 registered participants will receive a T-shirt. The top three male and female finishers will receive a gift card. For more information, call 703-614-8759.
Outdoor play morning
This playgroup is for parents and preschool children to provide time for play, physical activity and socialization for parents. The group will meet June 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at playgroup #1 at Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 South Hayes Street, Arlington, by the restrooms, weather permitting. For additional information and to register, call 703-696-3512.
Evening classes in communication
The Military Family Life Counselor Program at Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall will hold a summer evening class open to military ID card holders in Bldg. 12’s conference room from 6 to 7 p.m. June 25 on effective communication, which will examine verbal and nonverbal communication.
For upcoming topics, visit www.mccsHH.com/ccp.html. Registration is required by calling 703-614-7204.
The Commandant’s Own celebrates
80th anniversary
Marine Barracks 8th and I is hosting a free concert by “The Commandant’s Own” The United States Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps at 7 p.m., June 25, at the Barracks located on 8th and I Streets Southeast in Washington, D.C. The concert will commemorate 80 years of “The Commandant’s Own,” and will feature patriotic favorites along with popular big band selections. The concert is free and open to the public. Gates will open at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Barracks Washington protocol office at 202-433-4075.
Anger management
Individuals will receive information on the basic principles of emotions management, specific information about the impact of unmanaged anger and receive resources on how to recognize and manage the anger triggers in their own lives. Class is June 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 201 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. Registration is required by calling 703-696-3512.
Air Operation Group run/walk
The Air Operation Group is hosting a 4.5k run and 2.5k walk June 27 at 6:35 a.m. on the Fort McNair portion of the joint base. The run/walk begins and ends at Bldg. 18. Online registration begins at 6 a.m. the day of the run. The race is open to all military, civilians and family members. The first 50 to register will receive a T-shirt.
In support of the run/walk, B Street between 4th and 5th Avenues will be closed between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 703-696-3290.
Memorial Chapel VBS
JBM-HH Memorial Chapel will host an ecumenical vacation Bible school June 30 through July 3. Kids ages 4 through 12 can join the group for a special program from 9:30 a.m. to noon each day. Register at the chapel through June 20. Kids will learn about some of God’s most creative creations. For more information, call Betsy Hendrix at 703-696-6635.
Ultimate mentor
The ultimate mentor Bible study is held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon in the second floor conference room of Bldg. 12 on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base. This is a non-denominational Bible study and is currently going through a study of the book of Proverbs designed to help you integrate your faith into all facets of life. For more information, call 703-604-4462 or 703-614-9280.
Firecracker 5k Twinkie Challenge
Think you have what it takes to complete a 5k race and eat half a dozen Twinkies at the 2.5k mark? Then you are our kind of competitor. Join FMWR July 3 to kick-off your holiday weekend with the inaugural Firecracker 5k Twinkie Challenge. Race starts and finishes at the Fort Myer Officers Club, Bldg. 214 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, at 6:35 a.m.
Awards will be presented to the top male and female run finishers (must consume six Twinkies at the 2.5k mark); craziest individual costume; craziest couples costume and craziest group (three or more) costume.
Registration for the challenge is free and the first 100 to register will be eligible for a Firecracker 5k Twinkie Challenge tee shirt.
Registration is now open at www.jbmhhmwr.com. Online registration closes at midnight July 1. Race day registration accepted from 5:30 to 6:15 a.m. under the MWR tent at the officers club. For further information, call 703-696-0594 or 703-939-1045.
Army Ten-Miler team qualifier series
The second JBM-HH Army Ten-Miler qualifier will be July 18. FMWR has 40 slots for this year’s Army Ten-Miler Oct. 12. To be eligible for a space on this year’s JBM-HH ATM team, runners must be active duty. If selected as a member of the JBM-HH ATM team, FMWR pays your entry into the 2014 Army Ten-Miler.
The last JBM-HH ATM 10k qualifier will be Aug. 1. Team will be formed after the race, which begins at 6:35 a.m. at the Fort Myer fitness center, Bldg. 414. Registration and participation is free.
Register online at www.jbmhhmwr.com or you can register the morning of the qualifier from 5:30 to 6:15 a.m. at the fitness center. For more information, call 703-939-1045 or 703-696-0594.
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