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Joint Base Myer
Henderson Hall
America’s Post
Serving Forts Myer and McNair, and
Henderson Hall
Jan. 19, 2021
home.army.mil/jbmhh
Highlights
in this issue:
Inauguration JBM-HH
operational hours
Page 2
Inauguration highlights-
from National
Park Services
Page 3
Virtual MLK observance
Page 5
USO Harvest Market
Page 6
For daily JBM-HH
updates check out
www.facebook.com/jbmhh
Get the latest news,
including the virtual
Pentagram Thursdays at
home.army.mil/jbmhh.
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Clinic closed
inauguration day
Rader Clinic will close
Wednesday, Jan. 20 in observance
of the the presidential inaugu-
ration. The following regional
resources remain open to support
your health care needs.
The following military treat-
ment facilities are available to
assist with prescription trans-
fers: Quantico, Pax River, Fort
Meade, and Annapolis. To pick
up prescriptions at a Tricare ap-
proved civilian pharmacy, please
call (833) 853-1392 and press
option 3. This will direct you to
a pharmacist who can assist in
transferring your medication to a
pharmacy of choice.
For laboratory and radiology
services, please visit any DOD
laboratory or radiology site with-
in the National Capital Region.
For COVID-19 testing for
diagnosis - due to symptoms,
surgical requirements, or for mil-
itary readiness, please visit Fort
Belvoir Community Hospital or
Walter Reed National Military
Medical Center.
For urgent behavioral health
care, please contact the Fort
Belvoir Community Hospital at
(571) 231-3224, the Walter Reed
National Military Medical Center
at (301) 295-0500, or seek care at
the nearest emergency room.
The Rader Dental Clinic will
be closed Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Fort Belvoir and is able to sup-
port with required emergency
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dental services.
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Virtual inauguration Town halls
highlights from National resume
Parks Service Jan. 28
It's going virtual! On Wednes- performances in communities The next JBM-HH Virtual
day, president-elect Joseph R. across the country. The parade COVID-19 Town Hall is set for
Biden and vice president-elect will celebrate America’s heroes, 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 with
Kamala D. Harris will take the highlight Americans from all host Joint Base Commander Col.
oath of office during the 59th walks of life in different states Kimberly Peeples.
presidential inauguration. With and regions, and reflect on the
this year's inauguration theme of diversity, heritage, and resil- Peeples will be joined by
"America United" as the nation ience of the country. subject matter experts providing
faces challenges that keep us local updates on the current sta-
physically apart, many of the Pass in review: A long-stand- tus of the COVID-19 pandemic
traditional public events that ing inaugural tradition, the pass and how it is affecting JBM-HH
happen in D.C. have been reim- in review allows our military to activities and facilities.
agined as virtual experiences recognize the incoming com-
allowing people from across the mander in chief. People may submit questions
world to take part in this mo- in advance on the JBM-HH
ment in history. Field of flags: A new virtual Facebook page in the event dis-
experience this year, the presi- cussion or via email to usarmy.
For a full list of official presi- dential inauguration committee jbmhh.asa.list.pao-all@mail.mil.
dential inauguration events, visit will set up an art display of
the presidential inauguration 56 pillars of light and approx- On the day of the virtual
committee's website at https:// imately 191,500 U.S. flags to town hall, the live feed can be
bideninaugural.org/day-of-ser- represent every state and terri- viewed at www.facebook.com/
vice/. These are a few events that tory. The display will be located jbmhh.
take place on or near the Nation- on the National Mall from 3rd
al Park Service park land in D.C. Street to 13th Street to repre- The joint base will continue to
that now have virtual options sent the American people who provide updates at home.army.
so people can participate from are unable to travel to Washing- mil/jbmhh and on the joint base
home: ton, D.C. for this year's inaugu- Facebook page.
ration.
Swearing-In ceremony: The
president-elect and vice-presi-
dent elect will take the oath of
office at the United States Capi-
tol, located at the east end of the
National Mall. The ceremony is
broadcast and livestreamed on
numerous media outlets world-
wide.
Virtual parade: Instead of
a traditional parade up Penn-
sylvania Avenue, there will be
a virtual parade that will be
televised for the American peo-
ple and feature diverse, dynamic
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Drive safely and avoid
inauguration road closures
To avoid road closures and
detours, it is recommended
that drivers avoid traveling
north on Interstate Highway
395.
There are three recom-
mended routes of travel
among military bases in the
immediate vicinity of Wash-
ington, D.C., including the
Joint Base Myer-Henderson
Hall, Fort McNair and Joint
Base Anacostia-Bolling.
.
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JOINT BASE MYER- HENDERSON HALL
Celebrates
Where:
JBM-HH Facebook at www.facebook.com/jbmhh
When:
Friday, January 22, 11:45 a.m.
Why:
To commemorate the life and legacy of the great Dr. Martin
Luther King JR.
Guest Speaker: Rev Stephen Tillet
Point of contacts: SFC Briscoe • SFC Daly-Wilson • SFC Manahl • SFC Taylor
Read the program at https://home.army.mil/jbmhh/
by clicking on the button on the right hand of the
home page that says MLK Observance 2021. 5
Exchange USO Harvest Donating blood
inventory check Market is safe
The Exchange conducts its continues It is National Blood Donor
Month! Did you know that you
fiscal year end inventories in the
This year the USO continues can donate blood during the
last two weeks of January.
a special event for the JBM-HH pandemic?
community.
The following schedule changes
The Armed Services Blood
will be effective: Myer Express
The USO Harvest Market will Program continues to provide
will close at 8 p.m. Tuesday , Jan.
take place monthly, the third safe and potent blood products
19 and the Fort Myer PX will
Thursday of each month. The during the coronavirus pan-
close at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26.
event provides free fresh produce, demic, taking additional safety
nonperishable goods to active measures recommended by the
To comply with the Centers for
duty military, veterans, retirees, Food and Drug Administration
Disease Control and Prevention
and Family members. and Centers for Disease Control
guidelines for 6 foot distancing
and Prevention. They are also
and provide a safe working envi-
The first USO Harvest Mar- seeking convalescent plasma do-
ronment for its employees con-
ket will take Thursday. The nors from those who have recov-
ducting the inventories, the Ex-
event will take place at the ered from COVID-19.
change has reduced the number
JBM-HH Community Center
of employees counting and will
from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information on COV-
need to close its facilities early on
for active duty service members ID-19 safety measures and
the above dates to account for the
and their Families, and from eligibility to donate convalescent
extra time that this process will
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for veterans, plasma, see the COVID-19 and
take.
retirees and their Families. The Blood Donation page at https://
goods will be prepackaged and www.militaryblood.dod.mil/Do-
Army delivered via contactless drive-
through or walk-up service lines
nors/COVID-19andBloodDona-
tion.aspx.
Emergency at the community center.
New
Relief Signs will be posted and Music at the
The Army Emergency Relief
volunteers will be on site to
direct customers on where to line
White House
program continues to find ways
up. Customers are ask to arrive Join the U.S. Army Band
to provide financial assistance to
no earlier than 11:15 a.m. Be Friday, Jan. 29 for a virtual
Soldiers in need.
advised that Tri-Services Park- concert at www.facebook.com/
ing lots B and C, across from the usarmyband. Pomp & Circum-
With the increase in demand
Community Center, will be closed stance: Music at The White
for homeschooling and childcare
Thursday, Jan. 21 to accommo- House will present the rich histo-
due to COVID-19 restrictions,
date the USO’s Harvest Market ry of music being expertly used
AER introduced a new assistance
event. as a diplomatic tool by the most
program to help Army families
address the costs associated with powerful position in the land in-
childcare assistance. side the most recognizable home/
office in America.
For more information, visit
https://go.usa.gov/xAkmS or
https://www.armyemergencyre- 6
lief.org/.
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Army
Community
Service updates
Virtual Play Morning
Thursdays through Jan. 28
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Join the Fort Myer and Hen-
derson Hall New Parent Support
Program every Thursday morn-
ing for virtual sing along songs
and story time for preschool
children up to 5 years old. The
event is virtual on Webex and
access details are provided upon
registration.
For more information or to
register, call (571) 550-9052 or
(703) 614-7208.
ACS New Year's Resolutions tips:
1. Start small, just take a mo-
ment to breathe and be in the
present.
2. Change only one thing at a
time. Challenge yourself to do
that one thing well.
3. Be kind to yourself. Know
that you may have days of stress.
Practice self compassion!
Call Joint Base Myer-Hen-
derson Hall Army Community
Service at (703) 696-3510 or the
Family Advocacy Program at
703-696-3512 to learn more infor-
mation or for assistance.
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Education
Center
opportunities
Credentialing Assistance
Interested in learning more
about credentialing assistance?
An informational briefing will be
Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. via
Teams.
Claim a spot at the event by
filling out the registration form
online at https://www.survey-
monkey.com/r/2HGL9QH.
Claim a spot at the event by
filling out the registration form
online at https://www.survey-
monkey.com/r/QQKQ6MH.
FAFSA Briefing
Need financial assistance for
your college education plans?
Join the JBM-HH education
hub for step by step instructions
on how to complete the Free
Application for Federal Student
Aid Tuesday Feb. 2 at noon via
ZOOM.
The FAFSA ZOOM link
is https://vccs.zoom.
us/j/88234710761.
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JBM-HH JBM-HH Jewish services
on site virtual at Fort Belvoir
services services The Fort Belvoir Jewish Con-
gregation host Saturday services
JBM-HH Religious Services The JBM-HH Religious and religion education opportu-
are back up and running on a Services Office now streams the nities for Families.
weekly basis at Memorial Chapel. following Sunday services via
Attendance is limited to no more the JBM- HH Religious Support For information about Sat-
than 50 personnel in the chapel, urday services and programs at
so individuals must register to Facebook page. The page is free
attend. to access online at www.face- Fort Belvoir, contact the Jewish
book.com/jbmhhrso. coordinator, Sara Astrow, by
To view service updates, email at saralyn.astrow.ctr@
please visit the Religious 8:30 a.m. Catholic Mass mail.mil or phone at (703)-806-
Support Office Facebook page at 3393.
https://www.facebook.com/
jbmhhrso/ or email the Religious 10:30 a.m.General Protestant
Support Office at usarmy.jbmhh.
usag.mbx.memorial-chapel@ 12:30 p.m. Gospel Service.
mail.mil.
To register for Catholic
Mass, contact the Catholic
coordinator by email at
info@jbmhhmcc.com.
Catholic Mass
Saturday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. and
Sunday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m.
Protestant Service
Sunday, Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Gospel Service
Sunday, Jan. 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Samoan Service
Held the first Sunday of every
month at 2:30 p.m.
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JBM-HH remains Gym updates Clinic updates
at HPCON Bravo Forts Myer and McNair
Rader Clinic regularly posts
updates on the Rader Clinic
Fitness Centers are now open for
The U.S. Army Military all eligible patrons. To ensure the Facebook page at www.facebook.
District of Washington safety of patrons, the showers com/raderclinic. Make sure to
commanding general announced and lockers in these facilities are
conditions are now appropriate check the page for the latest up-
closed at this time. dates from Rader Clinic.
to transition to Heath
Protection Condition Bravo. In Important update: All
response, Joint Base Myer-
Henderson Hall will implement
patrons must wear masks at
all times in all JBM-HH Facility updates
its phased recovery plan in close gyms.
coordination with the Military Due to the recent rise in
District of Washington and the All JBM-HH gyms are COVID-19 cases in the region,
Andrew Rader U.S. Army closed inauguration day. After, please be advised of the follow-
Health Clinic. the Fort Myer Fitness Center is ing facility updates.
open Monday, Wednesday, and
Please continue to follow the Friday from 5 to 7:30 a.m., 11
joint base commander’s policy a.m. to 1 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m. The AAFES Food Court
regarding the use of face The Fort McNair Fitness Center dining area is currently closed.
coverings and maintaining social is open Monday, Wednesday, and Food options are still be avail-
distancing. We will continue to Friday from 5 to 10 a.m.The able for takeout. Masks and
monitor the downward trend of Patton Hall Pools remain closed.
positive cases, the capacity to social distancing are required.
The Smith gym and Zembiec
test, ability treat, and to conduct Pool are open to active duty only.
contact tracing within the Patrons of all JBM-HH
National Capital Region. Occupancy at both gyms is Gyms must now wear face masks
limited to 50 patrons at a time at all times, to include during
on a first-come, first-served basis. active exercise.
10Civilian leave assist
JBM-HH Directorate like to donate annual leave can 630b, “Request to Donate
Directorate of Emergency fill out form OPM630a, “Request Annual Leave to Leave Recipient
services employees Jay to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Under the Voluntary Leave
Vaughters and Marla A. Curry Recipient Under the Voluntary Transfer Program (Outside
and Directorate of Public Leave Transfer Program (Within Agency),” at www.opm.gov/
Works employees Huey Agency),” at www.opm.gov/ forms/pdf_fill/opm630b.pdf.
Vample, Wanda Scott and Lisa forms/pdf_fill/opm630a.pdf.
Barnes have been approved to Please be sure to populate the
receive leave under the For federal government form with the recipient’s name
Volunteer Leave Program. civilian employees outside the specifically. Send completed form
Department of the Army who to Maribel Rodriguez at maribel.
Department of the Army would like to donate annual rodriguez.civ@mail.mil.
civilian employees who would leave, please complete form OPM
Workforce Development Training
Workforce Development Training
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Training is open to all JBM-HH civilian employees.
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July 20, 2021, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Leading From the MiddleMarine Corps
ID card center
The Marine Corps ID Card
Center has relocated to the
Marine Corps Exchange on the
third floor. The hours of
operation are from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Friday,
with the center closing daily from
Commissary Marine Corps 11 to 11:30 a.m.
At the beginning of the Exchange The ID Card Center is by
COVID-19 pandemic the Defense appointment only. All personnel
Commissary Agency experienced The Marine Corps Exchange are required to book
a high volume of traffic to our announced new store hours from appointments at https://idco.
stores. For that reason, DeCA 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator.
implemented a no visitors or through Saturday and from 10
guest policy. We no longer have a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and In order to maintain
the high volume of foot traffic. holidays, to include the appropriate safety measures,
Therefore, effective immediately, Vineyard. All three levels are there will only be one ID card
DeCA will allow guests/visitors open. Curbside pickup is now representative in the office at one
back in our stores. available at the Vineyard, time and he or she will only allow
Monday through Saturday via one customer in the office at one
Patrons are now allowed to the SHOPMCX app. For time. Face coverings are
bring reusable bags from home, detailed instructions on using mandatory.
on the condition that those using the app, visit www.mccshh.com/
reusable bags package their shopmcx. For more information, visit
groceries at check out. Patrons www.mccshh.com/idcardcenter.
are reminded that the Fort Myer The MCX continues to html
Commissary is not recycling bags maintain safety requirements
at this time and leaving used including social distancing, use Please note that if you have
bags at the store is not of face coverings, daily cleaning swipe access to your work
permitted. protocols, Plexiglas protectors locations such as the Pentagon,
at registers, and sanitation the ID Card Center at Henderson
The commissary is carefully stations at entrances and Hall cannot load your card with
following social distancing elevators. The use of fitting those specific permissions.
guidance measures, allowing a rooms and trying on of shoes is
limit of 65 people in the building temporarily prohibited. There For questions or concerns,
at one time. For the safety of may be purchase limits on high please contact the ID Card Office
customers and employees, face demand items. The car wash at (703) 693-7152 or the CONAD
coverings are required. remains open. at (703) 614-7171.
The hours are Monday to
Friday from 8 a.m.to 7:30 p.m.,
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6:30
p.m. and Sunday, from 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. Customers are encouraged
to minimize the use of cash to
help reduce the spread of germs.
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