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Fourth of July celebrations at JBM-HHBy Leah RubalcabaCommunity Relations Officer

As the region prepares for the 2017 Independence Day celebrations, Joint Base Myer-Hen-derson Hall announces plans for its annual observances.

Fort Myer The Presidential Salute Battery of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), will pay tribute to the nation with a 50-gun salute, one round for each of the 50 states of the union, at 12 p.m., July 4, on Whipple Field on the Fort Myer side of the base. Department of Defense ID card holders, their families and guests are invited to view this annual tradition. All are advised that Marshall Drive, next to Whipple Field, will be blocked during the ceremony. Then beginning at 5:05 p.m., Whipple Field will open to all DoD ID card holders, their families and guests to view the National Mall fireworks. The fireworks are set to go off at 9 p.m. Be advised that the fireworks may be delayed or cancelled if there is significant weather. Wright Gate, located at N. Meade Street and Marshall Drive, will close to all vehicular traf-fic beginning at 1 p.m., July 4, in preparation for the Whipple Field fireworks viewing. Pedestrian access and egress will be allowed at Wright Gate until the gate closes at 11 p.m. As a reminder, only DoD-issued ID card holders may enter through Wright Gate. The gate will reopen to vehicular traffic at 5 a.m. July 5. In addition, to prepare for the arrival of guests for the fireworks viewing, northbound Mc-Nair Road, between Lee Avenue and Marshall Drive will close to vehicle traffic beginning at 4:30 p.m. After the fireworks, vehicles may exit via Hatfield Gate and Henderson Hall Gate 1. Guests are asked to follow the direction of emergency services personnel to exit the base.

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(ctd) Fourth of July celebrations at JBM-HH Fort McNair

Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host a Fourth of July festival at the Fort Mc-Nair Club that begins at 5 p.m. There are also a number of private parties being planned on the base. Access to Fort McNair for all private and ticketed events begins at 4 p.m. through the 2nd Street Gate.

DoD ID card holders, their families and guests may view the National Mall fireworks at Fort McNair from the area along the waterfront between D and E Streets.Parking

Parking at both Forts Myer and McNair July 4 is in authorized parking spots only. At Fort Myer, that includes the Summerall Field, Regimental, Caisson, Patton Hall, Tri-Services and Post Exchange parking lots. At Fort McNair, available parking lots include those next to Lin-coln Hall, the Fitness Center, the Center of Military History, the post office and Roosevelt Hall. Any vehicles parked on grass or dirt fields on either base will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Approved and Prohibited Items Approved visitor items at JBM-HH include: coolers, food and drink, clear plastic bottles, backpacks, strollers, diaper bags, chairs, blankets, seat cushions, cell phones and cameras (in accordance with JBM-HH photo policy). All items are subject to search.

Prohibited items: weapons (firearms and knives with blades greater than 2.5 inches), grills, glass containers, fireworks (to include sparklers), alcohol, pets, laser pointers, drones, and run-ning games such as football, baseball and Frisbee. Additionally, fishing is not allowed at Fort McNair on the Fourth of July.Arlington County

Arlington County has announced its road closures around the Fort Myer and Henderson Hall portions of JBM-HH as county police prepare for other Fourth of July fireworks viewing sites, to include the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Air Force Memorial and Long Bridge Park. This information may be found at http://police.arlingtonva.us/.

For more information, please call 703-588-2801.

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Fort Myer Fitness Center

July 7On-site registration ONLY from 5:30a.m.-6:30a.m. in the Fitness Center lobby.

Race will start and finish at the Myer Fitness Center, Bldg. 414

Presented to Overall Male, Female and Youth Finishers of the 3 mile run.Top finisher for each age category of the 3 mile run.

Top male and female finishers for the 1 Mile Walk and the largest military unit.

Awards:

Follow us @JBMHHFMWR www.jbmhhMWR.com

For more information contactTonya Clarke at the Fort Myer Fitness Center 703.696.7867/8 or email: tonya.r.clarke.naf@mail.mil.

212 Sheridan Ave. Bldg. 414 / Fort Myer,Va 22211 / 703.696.7868

Directorate of Human Resource curtailed opera-tions July 3 The Directorate of Human Resources will have curtailed operations (emergency ser-vices) in recognition of Independence Day permitting employees to take leave on Monday with most of our Soldiers off in observance of the holiday. The status of services are below:

The DHR Staff is closed 1 - 4 July 2017 and will re-open for normal operations on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 @ 8:00

Administrative Service Division is closed 1 - 4 July 2017 and will re-open for normal opera-tions on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 @ 8:00

The Official Mail Distribution Centers at Fort Myer and McNair are closed 1 - 4 July 2017 and will re-open for normal operations on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 @ 8:00

The Military Personnel Division is closed 1 - 4 July 2017 and will re-open for normal opera-tions on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 @ 8:00

In and Out-Processing is closed 1 - 4 July 2017 and will re-open for normal operations on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 @ 8:00

The Casualty Operations Center provides casualty services 24/7; the On-call can be reached at (301) 807-2821

The ID Card Facility is closed 1 - 4 July 2017 and will re-open for normal operations on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 @ 8:00

The Army Substance Abuse Program Office is closed 1 - 4 July 2017 and will re-open for nor-mal operations on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 @ 8:00

The Soldier for Life Center is closed 1 - 4 July 2017 and will re-open for normal operations on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 @ 8:00

The Army Continuing Education Center is closed 1 - 4 July 2017 and will re-open for normal operations on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 @ 8:00

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Fort McNair paving June 27 will block some park-ing spaces The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will do paving road work beginning Tuesday, June 27, at Fort McNair.

This will affect parking east of Building 43 (Shoppette/Gas Station) and five parking spac-es at Building 45 (JBM-HH Commander’s Representative). Parking will be blocked off at 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 28 and reopen Friday, June 30 at 6 p.m.

Rather than use 4th Avenue during the four-day road work, use 3rd Avenue between Building 48 (Chaplain’s office, SHARP, Mail room) and Building 45.

For more information, call 703-696-3290/1.

Smith Gym to Begin Charging Guest Use Fee July 10 Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall will begin charging guests a $5 dai-ly use fee at the Cpl Terry L. Smith Gymnasium starting July 10.

Gym use will remain free to active duty and reserve military personnel, retired military personnel, military family members with valid Department of Defense identification cards, permanent full-time Department of Defense employees, Marine Corps Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) employees and credentialed emergency services personnel servicing Joint Base My-er-Henderson Hall. Direct any questions to the facility manager, Willard Sturdivant, at willard.sturdivant@usmc-mccs.org or 703-614-8759.

Patton Hall’s 50-yard pool temporarily closed Patton Hall’s 50-yard pool is currently closed due to a mechanical filtration system fail-ure. The 25-meter, Figure 8 and wading swimming pools are still OPEN.For more information, call 703-696-0594

Job opportunities @ Java Cafe’, MCX MCCS Henderson Hall has immediate opportunities for summer jobs in the Java Cafe and the Marine Corps Exchange.

Successful candidates will receive a Department of Defense identification card to come on base, use of outdoor swimming pool and indoor fitness center, privileges to borrow outdoor equipment and Exchange shopping privileges.

For details on open jobs, visit www.usmc-mccs.org/careers. Applications are accepted on-line only.

For more information, call 703-979-8420, ext. 306 or 307.

Student self-discovery MCCS Henderson Hall’s School Liaison Program will hold a Student Self-Discovery Workshop for DoD ID cardholders, ages 13 to 17, July 31 through Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Bldg. 29 Rooms 104 and 105, Henderson Hall.

This workshop is designed to foster and increase critical thinking and self-awarene3ss and to promote educational and career opportunities. Register and pay the $30 fee online by July 24 at www.mccsHH.com/SL.html.

Contact 703-693-8378 or sharpc@usmc-mccs.org.

Blended Retirement System class June 28 Army Community Service’s Financial Readiness Program is holding a class to answer all your questions about the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System June 28 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the ACS classroom, Building 201, Fort Myer. Active and Reserve Component service members and their family members are invited.

In 2016, Congress enacted the new military retirement system that blends the traditional legacy retirement pension with a defined contribution to service members’ Thrift Savings Plan accounts. It goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018.

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FRIDAY NIGHTS 8PM | SUNSETS WITH A SOUNDTRACK SUMMER CONCERT SERIESWest Side of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC

The U.S. Army Band continues its annual tradition of presenting free concerts of Classical Pops, Big Band, Rock, and Patriotic music on the West Side of the U.S. Capitol with the series we like to call: Sunsets with a Soundtrack. The public will be allowed to place lawn chairs on the stone terrace in front of the band on the West Side of the Capitol, and on the West Lawn (when available). Food is permitted; however, NO alcohol or glass bottles are allowed.

Concerts are weekly on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. from through August 25. These performances are FREE and no tickets are required; however, group reservations, for groups of 15+ are recom-mended. Please email Jen Maly: jennifer.s.maly.civ@mail.mil to make a group reservation.

Youth Digital Coding Camp Aug. 7 – 11 MCCS Henderson Hall holds a Youth Digital Coding Camp Aug. 7 – 11, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Building 29 aboard Henderson Hall. Open to Department of Defense identification card holders ages 10 to 15, the camp features coding and 3D video game development instruction presented by Youth Digital. To register, visit www.mccsHH.com/SL.html and click through to reg-ister with EventBrite. For questions, call the School Liaison at 703-693-8378.

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Family Advocacy Program

Fitness for Parents....Fun for Baby

Join the New Parent Support Program

Every Monday (weather permitting)

Beginning May 1

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Virginia Highlands Park

1600 S. Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202

◊ Open to the entire family— mom and dads are welcome! ◊ Calisthenics and core strengthening

stations along the walking route. ◊ Burn up to 500 calories with each walk!

◊ Children 0-3 must be in strollers. ◊ Bring a water bottle and a towel/mat.

For information and to register, please call 703-696-3512.

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Outdoor Play Morning 1000-1130 VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS PARK/1600 S. Hayes Road/Arlington VAThis playgroup is for parents and preschool children to provide time for play, physical activity, music, storytime and socialization for parents. For information or registration, please call 703-696-3512.

The Five Love Languages 0930-1130 ACS/202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VA Learn to strengthen your communication skills through self-exploration. For information or registration, please call 703-696-3512.

Parenting the Love and Logic Way 0900-1300 ACS/202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VA Learn simple and effective strategies for parenting children from birth to young adulthood. For further information or registration, please call 703-696-3512.

Anger Management 0930-1130 ACS Classroom 202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201), Fort Myer, VA Individuals will receive information on emotions management and the impact of unmanaged anger. For more information or registration, please call 703-696-3512.

Generation Sext 0930-1130 ACS/202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VA Parents, guardians & childcare providers will learn the many social media outlets available to our children and the many hazards attached as well as ways to talk to our children about their internet safety. For information or registration, please call 703-696-3512.

Baby Bundles 1200-1500 ACS/202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VA Prepare your home and relationship for the changes that are needed when your baby arrives. A brief overview of the labor and delivery process, newborn care, and baby proofing your home will be discussed. Individuals will receive a gift bag of free baby care and safety items. Regis-tration required. For information and registration, please call 703-696-3512.

Upcoming ACS Opportunities Reminder: Great Falls is ‘off limits’ It’s that time of year to remind military personnel of the “Off Limits” status of a nearby waterway. The Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board has placed the Potomac River – Great Falls area OFF LIMITS to all military personnel. Military personnel are ordered not to go into this area; the Great Falls area is posted with off limits signs applicable to everyone. This area is unsafe, and water activities in the Great Falls – Potomac River Gorge area are prohibited by law in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

The area along the Potomac River that extends from Sycamore Island to Chain Bridge is off limits due to the strong undertow currents. Undertows are dangerous: the surface of the water can be calm, but beneath the surface, strong water currents pull in opposite directions. There have been many deaths of service members and their families in the past.

See www.army.mil/article/127982 for a 2014 Pentagram article by Jim Dresbach which is still relevant today. Call the JBM-HH Safety Office for more information at 703-696-6996

Arlington police accepting 'Citizens Police Acade-my' applications The Arlington County Police Department is now accepting applications for the fall Citi-zens Police Academy. The 21st Citizens Police Academy will begin on Thursday, Sept. 7; apply by July 7. The Academy will consist of 12 sessions that meet on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at police headquarters located at 1425 North Courthouse Road, Arlington, Virginia. The Citizens Police Academy is designed to create better understanding and communica-tion between citizens and the police through education and provide comprehensive information about the operations of the Arlington County Police Department. Some of the topics of dis-cussion include: police hiring, legal considerations, use of force, vehicle operations, community engagement, K9, SWAT and mental health crisis intervention.

Individuals who wish to apply will be subject to a background check. Applications are due no later than Friday, July 7.

Download an application from this site: https://arlingtonva.s3.dualstack.us-east-1.ama-zonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2013/09/CPA-Application-2017rev-6-1-17.pdf. For more information about the Citizens Police Academy contact 703-228-4247 or ACP-DTraining@arlingtonva.us.

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Save the date! Second (Indianhead) Division reunion The Second (Indianhead) Division Association (formed in France during World War I) is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. This year the association will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the division Sept. 13 – 17, in Arlington, Va. For information about the association and the annual reunion, contact Bob Haynes at 2idahq@comcast.net, 224-225-1202 or www.2ida.org.

Death announcements Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of CW5 Lisa Louisa Bryan, Office of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Arlington, Va., must contact Maj. Trisha Weitzel, the summary court office for the Soldier. CW5 Bryan died May 30, 2017. Call or email Weitzel at 703-607-3128 or trisha.a.weitzel.mil@mail.milAnyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Maj. Shenin D. Sparks, Walter Reed National Mil-itary Medical Center Warrior Transition Brigade, must contact Capt. Carl B. Rios, the Summary Court-Martial Officer for the Soldier. Maj. Sparks died April 30, 2017.Call Rios at 301-412-7544.

Catch a Ride! We often get asked “how can I plan a trip to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall without a car?”

Non-DoD access entry requires government approved identification such as a valid driv-ers license or passport. Taxi drivers are welcome to come to the installation if they go through the gate security and vetting process. Taxi services are not, however, obligated to drive custom-ers into the installation.

For those who wish to take a taxi to JBM-HH we recommend three steps to ensure trans-portation to and from the installation:

1) Call for a taxi well in advance. This provides the taxi service the time to find a JBM-HH driver, and allows them to block in their schedule for you.

2)Ask when scheduling “Will you be able to bring me on to JBM-HH, beyond the gate, to my final destination?”

3) If your taxi driver can get on base, keep their info for future reference.

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Summer is here! PLEASE STAY COOL

For more information, please visit our Heat Safety Album on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/jbmhh/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155472861917074

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