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mccsHH Issue #19 August 2015 This magazine is published by Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, P.O. Box 4009, Arlington, Virginia, 22204-0009, for Marines, other service members, retirees, and their family members in the National Capital Region and beyond. Please visit us at www.mccsHH.com. The appearance of advertising and sponsors’ logos does not constitute federal or Marine Corps endorsement. Contact Information ombmarketingHH@usmc-mccs.org @mccsHH mccsHH Editor Doriann Geller Graphic Artist/Webmaster J. Felix Gonzalez Graphic Artist Barbara J. Mitchell Advertising Sales Brian J. Meers 571-483-1956
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Are you new to the area? MCCS Henderson Hall extends a warm welcome! The PCS season is in full swing, and we’d like to remind you that a Welcome Aboard Orientation for Marines and their families takes place every month on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. This month’s orientation is Tuesday, August 11, 8 – 10:30 AM in Bldg. 29, Rm. 105. Following the orientation, there is a short break for lunch (each sponsor receives a $5 coupon for the Java Café). A free bus tour of the local area, including downtown Washington, D.C., follows at noon. See page 8 for details. If you are interested in volunteering, we have an opportunity for you! Be an ambassador for the battalion by joining the “Marines Mentoring Millennials” program, which visits our Partner in Education school twice a month. Read about it on page 5. This month’s cover is a departure for us, in that it features the newest hires in our Support Division, Human Resources Branch, whose personnel make sure programs have what they need to support servicemembers. Everything from travel to training, hiring to health benefits...HR personnel are there to assist. Speaking of hiring, we are! Have a look at our job opportunities at www.usmc-mccs.org/careers and see where you can join our organization.
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August 1 Kings Dominion Family Summer Event (contact the FRO) 5 Maxed Out Wednesday Squats, 11:30 AM, Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym 11 Welcome Aboard Orientation, Bldg. 29, 8 AM 19 Half Iron Swim, 6 AM – noon, Zembiec Pool 19 Maxed Out Wednesday Burpees, 11:30 AM, Smith Gym 21 Golf With Us, 8:30 AM, Lee’s Hill 27 Summer Swim Challenge, Backstroke, 4:30 PM, Zembiec Pool September 3 Pre-Labor Day Battalion Barbecue, 11 AM, Marine Landing Deck 11 Zembiec Pups in the Pool, Time TBD, Zembiec Pool 15 Welcome Aboard Orientation, 8 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105 16 Devil Dog 7K Race. 6:45 AM, Smith Gym 18 Golf With Us, 8:30 PM, Marine Base Quantico 19 Harvest Wine Festival, 11 AM – 3 PM, Marine Corps Exchange 26 Fall Family Fun Festival, 10 AM – 2 PM, Smith Gym October 7 Navy Mutual Aid Association Semper Fi-ve K, Smith Gym 14 Remembrance 5K Race, Smith Gym 15 Fall Education & Career Fair, Smith Gym for details, please visit www.mccsHH.com SAVE THE DATE! The Headquarters & Service Battalion, HQMC, Henderson Hall 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be held on Saturday, November 7, at 6 PM. Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 1.
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Long-Standing Volunteer Program Adopts New Name, Maintains Mission After 35 Years Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall has held a long-standing relationship with Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia. For over 35 years, Marines have joined in mentoring students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade during the academic school year. The Partner in Education (PIE) program began in 1980 by Henderson Hall’s Rita Treadwell and continues today to impact the local community, as Marines develop unique bonds with the students. In March 1991, the program, then called “Adopt-a-School,” was designated a “Daily Point of Light” by the Points of Light volunteer organization. Throughout the years, both mentors and students have changed; recently the program name changed, too. Previously known as the Tutor & Buddy Program, the new name is “Marines Mentoring Millennials.” The millennial demographic comprises both Generation Y and Generation Z. Millennials include people born after 1980 and through the early part of the century, although the moniker can be interpreted many ways. Labeled as the “New Millennials,” Generation Z has grown up with technology-centered curriculum, to include iPads and YouTube. Although the name has changed, the Honor • Courage • Commitment mission of the program remains the same. Character Traits to Share with Today’s Youth The Partnership in Education is maintained through mentorship and academic support. The program provides Marines the opportunity to mentor and foster relationships H&S Bn, HQMC, Henderson Hall with the local community through building and Barcroft Elementary School relationships with school-aged children. As Partnership in Education one Marine said, “Giving back is rewarding. Who knows? They may give back one day to Activities include: someone else.” The Barcroft Elementary School reading Tutoring specialist has watched the program grow over the years and recognizes the impact Mentoring Marines have left among the faculty, chilPlaying Games dren and families. “The children and staff love it when the Marines visit,” she said. Pumpkin Carving Marines and civilians are needed to support the Are you interested in becoming part of Partnership in Education program’s “Marines Holiday Event this ongoing success story? Join the program Mentoring Millennials.” Volunteers help provide as a Marine or civilian volunteer for your Flag Day Ceremony mentorship and academic support while building local community beginning this September a relationship that will shape a child’s life. Field Day 14. Visits are twice a month, 11:40 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Transportation is provided, leavMarines Mentoring Millennials takes place at ing by the pull-up bars by the Cpl. Terry L. Barcroft Elementary School on select Mondays, Smith Gymnasium. 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM, beginning September Visit www.mccshh.com/slmillennials. 14th & 28th. html or contact the MCCS Henderson Hall School Liaison Program manager, Chanel Contact the School Liaison Program Manager at Sharp, at 703-693-8378. 703-693-8378 for more information.
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Marine & Family Programs August 2015 Education and Career Services 703-614-9104 www.mccsHH.com/Learning.html
12: Pentagon Outreach 9 AM – 3 PM
19: ACT 8 AM – Noon, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204 26: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) 8:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204 Mondays: Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) 8:30 –10:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204 Tuesdays (except August 18): Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204 Wednesdays: DSST and CLEP 9 – 11 AM & 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204 Prospective test takers must register in advance by calling 703-525-7275. Wednesdays: College 101/Tuition Assistance Brief 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204 Thursdays (except August 6): Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) 8:30 – 11:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204
Personal Financial Management Program 703-614-6950 www.mccsHH.com/Finance.html Classes held 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204 unless otherwise noted 5: Personal Financial Management & Planning 6: Personal Credit: Credit Worthiness, Reports, Scores, and Management 12: Consumer Awareness: Best Personal Practices vs. Frauds, Scams, and Unwise Purchases
4: Spouse Transition and Readiness Seminar (STARS) 9 AM – Noon, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103 6: Résumé Writing 101: Private Sector Résumé Tips & Marketable Formats 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103 6, 13, 20, & 27: Capstone Screening 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 201 Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule. 10 – 14: Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) for Separatees 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 21 12: Portable Career Opportunities 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103 13 & 27: VA Claims Assistance 7:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103 Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule. 17– 18: Accessing Higher Education Track (Supplement for TRS for Separatees) 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103 17– 18: Boots to Business (Supplement for TRS for Separatees) 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104 19: Understanding the Federal SES Process & ECQ Writing 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104 20: Social Media & Your Job Search 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104 24 – 28: Senior Leadership Transition Readiness Seminar 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 21
Information & Referral Program 703-693-5197 www.mccsHH.com/Information.html
13: Strategies for Car Buying
11: Welcome Aboard Orientation 8 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105
19: Home Buying & Mortgages
27: PSC Class 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12 Conference Room
20: Investing: Basics of Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, TSP & Compound Interest
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26: Investing: Focus on Mutual Funds 27: Planning for Retirement From Active Duty — Then For Good Call by 4:30 PM the day before each class is scheduled to register.
School Liaison 703-693-8378 www.mccsHH.com/Liaison.html Marines Mentoring Millennials volunteer opportunity starts September 14. Call 703-693-8378 for more information.
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Marine & Family Programs August 2015 Behavioral Health Programs 703-614-7204 www.mccsHH.com/Counseling.html Family Advocacy Program/Victim Services 703-614-7204 www.mccsHH.com/FAP.html Tuesdays: Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group 9 – 11 AM, 26 week program. Bldg. 12, Conference Room Wednesdays: Anger Management 9 – 11 AM, 8-week session. Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Wednesdays: After Hours Community Counseling 4:30 – 7 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. CCP provides counseling services for active-duty and retired service members and their families. We offer individual, couple, family, child, and group counseling services. By appointment only. Registration is required for all classes/workshops. 24 Hour Victim Advocate HOTLINE: 703-693-6611 To schedule appointments with the Military Family Life Counselors, call 571-581-8016 or 703-414-9885.
Behavioral Health also offers these classes: • How To Avoid Falling for a Jerk/Jerkette • Warriors at Ease • Triple P Parenting Individual Meetings/Seminars • Married & Loving It® • Coping with Work & Family Stress Call 703-614-7204 to schedule at your location!
New Parent Support Program 703-614-7204 www.mccsHH.com/NPSP.html
Exceptional Family Member Program 703-693-5353 www.mccsHH.com/EFMP.html 6: Introduction to EFMP 11 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by August 5. 8, 22: Open Swim 10 AM – Noon, Zembiec Pool. Register one day in advance. 20: Managing Deployments 11 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by August 19. 25: EFMP Meet & Greet 4:30 – 6:30 PM, USO Center at Indian Head, MD. Register by August 24. 27: EFMP Couples Support Group 6 – 8 PM, Bldg. 21. Register by August 26.
Marine Corps Family Team Building 703-693-4840 www.mccsHH.com/MCFTB.html 11: Interpersonal Communications 1 – 3 PM, TBD. Register by August 7: 703-693-8906. 11: Passport to Volunteering 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 12, Rm. 135. Register by August 7: 703-693-1253.
10: 1-2-3 Magic™ 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room
13: L.I.N.K.S. for Marines 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105. Register by August 10: 703-693-1457.
21: Baby Boot Camp 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Baby Boot Camp free lunch is sponsored by
18: Real Colors® 1 – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by August 14: 703-693-8906.
Mondays & Wednesdays: Stroller Walking Group 9 – 10 AM, Long Bridge Park, Arlington, VA
20: Managing Deployments 11 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by August 18: 703-693-8906.
Thursdays: Outdoor Play Morning 10 – 11:30 AM, Virginia Highlands Park Parent Child Interaction Therapy is accepting new referrals.
28: L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by August 25: 703-693-1457.
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SMP EV ENTS August
All trips, unless otherwise stated, leave from The Kickback, Bldg. 416. Trips must be paid for at the time of registration. Single Marine Program Coordinator • 703-695-1591 H&S Bn, HQMC, Henderson Hall Annual Summer Bash!
Includes All Day Admission to Kings Dominion Theme Park, Waterpark, Parking and an All-You-Can-Eat Meal! Plus DJ & DOOR PRIZES!
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Battalion Summer Bash • King’s Dominion August 1 • Depart barracks at 0900 • $16
Join H&S Battalion, HQMC, Henderson Hall for a summer celebration at King’s Dominion, including park and picnic lunch! Purchase tickets through the FRO, MSgt Jeremy Owens. Transportation available to and from JBM-HH.
Tickets on Sale Now! H&S Bn, HQMC, Henderson Hall Civilians (Henderson Hall only)
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PICNIC Served from 1530 -1700 hours in Pavilions Includes Fried Chicken, Hot Dogs, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Assorted Ice Cream Treats, Soft Drinks , Iced Tea & Water. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Deadline to purchase tickets is July 22, 2015
To Purchase Tickets Please Contact: MSgt. Jeremy Owens – Family Readiness Officer 703-614-5979 ● jeremy.owens@usmc.mil
SMP Monthly Meeting • Bldg. 29 Battalion Conference Room August 4 • 1500 – 1600
Any Single Marine may attend and provide the council with recreation ideas or voice any quality of life issues that need to be addressed.
Dive In Movie • Zembiec Pool August 7 • 2030
Bring out your favorite floaties as we celebrate Flashback Friday with an ultimate cinema classic – JAWS!
Trampoline Trip • Flight Trampoline Park
August 15 • 2030 – 2330 • Register by August 7 • $16 Trip fee includes transportation and admission for two hours of jump time.
Mortal Kombat Tournament • The Kickback August 19 • 1730 – 1930
Who will be the ultimate winner?
Kayaking Trip
August 22 • 1030 – 1330 • Register by August 18 • $13.50 Enjoy a day on the Potomac! Trip fee includes transportation and kayak rental for 1 hour. Additional rental time is at the discretion of the participant.
Horseback Riding • Gettysburg Battlefield August 29 • 0900 • Register by August 18 • $65
Please register for events with the SMP Coordinator in person or by email at: johnsonm2@usmc-mccs.org.
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Experience history on horseback with a guided tour of Gettyburg Battlefield! Trip fee includes transportation and 1.5 hour guided battlefield ride.
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Join your friends and colleagues on the greens one Friday a month April to September! Golf With Us and we provide a round of golf, fees, cart and a delicious lunch — all for one AMAZING price. You provide the camaraderie and fun!
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NCOs and below: $30 Officers, SNCOs, and Retirees: $40 Civilians: $55 Open to DoD ID card holders and their guests
Visit www.mccsHH.com/GolfWithUs for the link to register and pay. Call 703-697-2706 for more information
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Semper Fit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact us at 703-693-7351 at least one (1) week in advance of event. Check www.mccsHH.com /Pool.html for more information.
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