E - NEWSLETTER JBM-HH. A History of Innovation, A Future of Success Digital Photography Contest

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1 November 14, 2017 JBM-HH E - NEWSLETTER A History of Innovation, A Future of Success Digital Photography Contest Come and participate in the JBM-HH Digital Photography Contest to qualify to participate in the 2017 Army Digital Photography Contest from November 9, 2017 through November 28, The contest will be held in the Community Center November24, A panel of four members from the Community will select the winners to go forward and represent JBM-HH in the 2017 Army Digital Photography Contest. There will be two (2) Divisions: 1. Military: Active Duty Military members 2. Other Eligible Participants: Family Members, Retirees, Civilians, Contractors, etc. (per AR 215-1) There will be seven (7) categories (within each division): 1. Animals: Pets, birds, reptiles, amphibians, zoo animals, farm/domesticated animals, insects, etc. 2. Design Elements: Photos that emphasize line, shape, pattern, form, texture perspective can be any subject matter. Note: this is not a category for graphic illustrations made in a program like Adobe Illustrator, nor would extreme digital creations belong in this category. This is for line, shape, pattern, etc. 3. Digital Darkroom: Photos created/altered with computer software which demonstrate art, creativity, impact, with digital alteration the main focus of image (include the digital techniques used to create the picture on each entry) 4. Military Life: Photos that portray military life 5. Nature & Landscapes: Landscapes, outdoor scenes, nature images, sunsets, urban landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, farms, floral, etc. 6. People: Photos where a person is the main focus. It may require model release (see Model/ Property Release information) 7. Still Life: Arranged photos of diverse inanimate objects: food, plants, artifacts, etc. Please call Mitch Thompson at for more information.

2 Equal Opportunity Religious Services Regular Services Schedule Schedule of Holiday Services Education Center 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 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. 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 DFAC MCCS Intramural Basketball Intramural Winter Basketball Leagues will be opening registration soon! Registration opens Nov. 20, and you can sign up at Smith Gym, Bdlg 27. Games will run through the week during lunch at For more information, visit ARUSAHC On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. In preparation for this change, enrollments in TRI- CARE health plans will be delayed while beneficiary files are transferred to the incoming regional contractors. The delay period, or an enrollment freeze, will begin on Dec. 1, 2017 and last approximately three weeks, or until the data transfer is complete. Also, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. This includes retirees and their family members in TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Retired Reserve, TRICARE Reserve Select and those in TRICARE Young Adult plans. For more information, visit You can also stay in the know by signing up for our updates. Take command of your health care by staying informed! 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 Wainwright Rd. Closure October 31, 2017 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 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. This event will be held at Spates Community Club, Fort Myer. For more information, contact Joe Campbell at or joseph.campbell5.civ@mail. Summerall Field Parking Lot Policies Summer Field parking is for short-term, day parking Summerall Field Parking lot is not a longterm lot, for instance for Soldiers who may be on leave, or even deployed; this includes civilians. If you are going to be on leave, be sure to let your chain of command know of your activities, but park your POV in the Tri-Services parking area. When a POV is parked long-term in the Summerall Field parking area, it is likely the car will be towed at owner's expense. In the event Tri-Services parking lot must be used for an unanticipated mission, vehicles may be moved, but not towed. Be sure to tell your chain of command or first line supervisor if you are leaving your vehicle in Tri-Services parking. For more information, call /1. 8