Updated Sept. 15, 2014
New -- Fuel station for government vehicles temporarily closed
The fuel station for government vehicles located at Transportation Motor Pool on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base will be temporarily closed beginning Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. and will re-open Oct. 1 at 5:30 a.m. This temporary closure is in support of end of fiscal year inventory. Customers needing to refuel government vehicles during this time are able to use the AAFES fueling stations or local gas stations using their government purchase card. For more information, call 703-696-7136.
New -- Temporary energy reduction request for Sept. 16
In support of Energy Curtailment Specialists, the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall community has been asked to help with a voluntary energy reduction Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. During this time, the community is asked to voluntarily reduce energy usage where possible. This temporarily reduction is in support of the total North East Region's reduction on the power grid. For more information, call 877-711-5453.
New -- Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Brucker Hall, Bldg. 400 on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base. For more information, call 703-696-2964.
New -- Auto Craft Shop closed Sept. 25 through Oct. 1
The Auto Craft Shop on the Fort Myer of the joint base will be closed Sept. 25 through Oct. 1. For more information, call 703-696-3470.
New -- Military Personnel Division to have new hours effective Oct. 1
Effective Oct. 1, Military Personnel Division will be closed the first Wednesday of every month from 8 to 11:30 a.m. for training.
MPD will be closed daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-696-3695.
AOWCGWA to host new member sign-up
The Army Wives Club of the Greater Washington Area is hosting a new member sign-up event Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during a tour of homes on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information, or to sign up for the historic tour of homes, visit www.aowcgwa.org or call 703-781-0474.
Free southern country music concert Oct. 3
Keni Thomas, a former Army Ranger and Southern Country Rock artist will perform at Conmy Hall Oct. 3 starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free and food and beverages will be available for sale. For more information about the concert, call 703-696-3469/3470.
Civilian newcomers orientation
The next Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall civilian employee newcomers orientation is scheduled for Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 417, room 107. All new employees must attend this orientation. For more information, contact your supervisor or call Human Resources at 703-696-5779.
Devil Dog 7K Race registration open
MCCS Semper Fit's Devil Dog 7K Race is open for sign up. Department of Defense identification card holders may participate. The race will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, starting at 6:30 a.m. at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium. Late registration and check-in start at 5:30 a.m. Register online at http://www.mccshh.com/oohrahrunseries.html by Sept. 21. The first 150 registered participants receive a Devil Dog tee shirt. Call 703-614-7332 for more information.
Fall Education & Career Fair Scheduled
Mark your calendar for the MCCS Henderson Hall Fall Education & Career Fair, scheduled Thursday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gymnasium. Local, national, and international educators and employers will be present to meet with prospective students and employees, and career experts will be on site providing free resume review. An interactive mobile classroom will be parked outside the venue, and everyone is welcome to step inside. Breakfast and lunch refreshments will be provided courtesy of event sponsors. For more information and to register, please visit www.mccsHH.com/EducationCareerFairFall2014.html or call 703-614-6828.
Hiring Heroes career fair
JBM-HH Soldier for Life is hosting a Hiring Heroes career fair Thursday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Spates Community Club. Service members, veterans, retirees and family members are welcome to network with employers from the Department of Defense and other federal agencies and private sector firms. For more information, contact Sylvia Parker at 571-372-2124 or email sylvia.o.parker.civ@mail.mil.
Tutor and a Buddy
The Tutor and a Buddy Program is looking for military service members to volunteer their time at Barcroft Elementary School. For more information on how to get involved in the new school year, call 703-693-8378.
Federal Employee benefits open season to begin Nov. 10
It's never too early to begin planning. Open season for Federal Benefits runs from Nov. 10 through Dec. 8. Employees are responsible for ensuring they update their information and make any necessary changes during this time. For more information, log onto the health vendors websites to download their brochures or check out the Office of Personnel Management's website at www.opm.gov/FEHBbrochures.
H&S Battalion opens new forward office in Pentagon
The Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall has opened a new forward office in the Pentagon. The office is located in Rm. 4A524. Office numbers are:
Consolidated Admin- 703-693-5208
Supply Admin- 703-693-5192
S-3 Training- 703-693-5186
Family Readiness Officer- 703-693-5196
Relocation Assistance- 703-693-5197
Fax- 703-614-1535
DSN- 224
Education and Career Services
For ongoing tests given by Education & Career Services, Marines, phone 703-614-9104 or visit www.mccshh.com/learning.html.
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 anonymous, peer-to-peer counseling 24/7.
Online chat is at DSTRESSLINE.com or call 1-877-476-7734.
Need help? Know someone who does? Suicide is preventable
The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans and their loved ones in crisis with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For free, confidential support call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255.
More folks care than you might think. See some leaders' public service announcements at www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/spmonth/leader_message_psa.asp.
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