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1 November 7, 2017 JBM-HH E - NEWSLETTER A History of Innovation, A Future of Success Veteran's Day Activities Expect Ceremonial Firing Nov. 9 The Presidential Salute Battery of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) will execute a 19-gun volley at 7 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in a full force rehearsal for the National Veterans Day Observance Saturday, Nov. 11. Expect an elevated noise level during this time. The battery will be set up in Arlington National Cemetery and fire training rounds Nov. 9. Don't miss the single theme special edition Pentagram "Worl War I" out Thursday, Nov. 9. The United States Army Band Brucker Hall unless otherwise noted: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. "Pershing's Own" Chamber Music Series Saturday, Nov. 12, 3 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues Big Band Vets Day Concert (with dancing) Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. "Pershing's Own" Chamber Music Series Arlington County Veterans Day speaker Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Patrick M. Duggan has been invited to be the speaker at Arlington County's "Veterans Day Celebration," Thursday, Nov. 9 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the County Board Room, 3rd floor, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, Va The theme is "From Country to County," and is aimed at educating the public on how to best support the veteran community. Light refreshments will be served after the speech. For more information, call

2 Equal Opportunity Religious Services Regular Services Schedule Schedule of Holiday Services Saturday Catholic Mass, 5 p.m. Sunday Protestant Worship Service, 7:45 a.m. Catholic Mass, 9 a.m. Protestant Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Gospel Service, 12 noon Samoan Service, 2:30 p.m. Bible Study Safety Safety Offices warn of fire extinguisher danger, recall U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Military District of Washington and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Safety offices report that some fire extinguishers, popular with consumers, may not work in an emergency. Some 134 models of push-button and plastic-handle extinguishers in the U.S. and Canada (made from 1973 through Aug. 15, 2017) are being recalled. One death has been linked to problems with the extinguishers made by Kidde, according to a notice Nov. 2 from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check out the CPSC website here < for the full list of recalled models. Consumers can request a free replacement fire extinguisher. For more information contact < or ; ; ; or Wednesdays at 11:45 for less than an hour at Bldg. 59, CCR.. We will use the book "Growing Your Faith" by Jerry Bridges. Lunch and books will be provided to all participants. Ethics Training Slated Ethics training, mandatory for employees required to file a financial disclosure form, is slated for the following dates and sites from 11 a.m. to noon: Thursday, Nov. 9 Inter-American Defense College, Fort McNair Thursday, Nov. 16 Town Hall, Fort Myer Training is for members of the Military District of Washington, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, but others may attend. For more information, contact Amanda O Neil at amanda.m.oneil2.civ@mail.mil or Tracy Hernandez at tracy.r.hernandezmendez.civ@mail.mil and

3 Happy Birthday U.S. Marine Corps! DFAC Join the DFAC for a special meal to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps birthday for $ nd Birthday Ball Join us in this time honored tradition to celebrate the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Friday, November 17. Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased a www. mccshh.com/birthdayball- HH2017 EFMP Birthday Social MCCS Intramural Basketball Intramural Winter Basketball Leagues will be opening registration soon! Registration opens 20 Nov and you can sign up at Smith Gym, Bdlg 27. Games will run through the week during lunch at For more information, visit Please join the Exceptional Family Member Program for their EFMP Marine Corps Birthday Celebration! This event is open to those with family members with exceptional needs. RSVP is required to join in on the festivities of the Birthday Ball! For more information and to register, please visit www. mccshh.com/efmpcelebration. DSTRESS Available 24/7 The United States Marine Corps challenges Marines and members of all services: win your personal battles. Help is available through online chat or phone for anony- Seasonal Positions at MCX Come work with MCCS at the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX). We have multiple positions open throughout the departments and are looking for Holiday Help! With our great benefits, offered to all employees, apply today! Applicants can apply at using the keyword Henderson Hall. 4 5 ID Card Center The Henderson Hall ID center will be closed on the following days: Friday, November 24; Tuesday, November 28 & Wednesday, November 29 for equipment upgrades. If you need an ID card or ID card assistance please CALL the JBM Ft. Myer ID center at because an appointment is needed.

4 The Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Thanksgiving Feast Nov. 23 in Patton Hall's Koran Ballroom and Fife and Drum Dining Room. For menu, prices, times and more visit net/jbmhh/tgive17. Make your reservations today! Fitness Center In-Service Training Fort Myer Fitness Center closed Nov. 17 at 8 a.m. The center will reopen Saturday, Nov. 18 at 8 a.m. Employment Announcement Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Holiday Hours This position is also available with JBM-HH Family & MWR: Job/ViewDetails/ This announcement is for a Recruitment Fair we will be having on November 13 for applicants that apply to this announcement. The applicants must be able to attend the Recruitment Fair on 13 November or they will lose consideration for this position. NAF Open Season 6 7

5 October 31, 2017 Residents A large event Nov. 9 at Comny hall will increase traffic on base from 8-11 a.m. and from 1-1:30 p.m. Please be cautious when driving and allow extra time. Wainwright Rd. Closure Weather permitting, Dominion Energy road crews will work behind Building 248, closing a section of Wainwright Road between Macomb Place and Henry Place Nov. 6 through 18 as part of the first phase of duct bank installation. Workers will continue along different sections of Wainwright Road in successive weeks, closing sections between Henry Place and Reba Place Nov. 20 to Dec. 8 and between Reba Place and Jackson Avenue Dec. 11 to 29. Phase 2 work will be scheduled and publicized. Drive and walk with caution in construction areas. For more information, call SFL-TAP DMV2Go at Fort Myer Nov. 9 Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall s Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program is sponsoring a day with the DMV mobile unit on location in the Spates Community Club parking lot Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This service will be exclusively for ID card/cac holders (active and reserve component, family members, retirees, veterans with a DD 214, DoD civilians and contractors on location. No appointment needed. Hiring Heroes Career Fair Wednesday, Nov. 15, network with employers from the Department of Defense, other federal agencies and private sector firms who have job opportunities for warriors in transition and their families. These employers will have positions available for wounded, ill, injured and transitioning service members, veterans, their spouses and primary caregivers. 8