november 2014 mccshh
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Happy Birthday, Marines! Meet our newest MCCS Marine, and see what's happening in November (and into December) for Marines and their families in the National Capital Region.TRANSCRIPT
mccsHH.com
November 2014
Happy Birthday, Marines!
SPOTLIGHT ON...
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.
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Graphic Artist Barbara J. Mitchell
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mccsHH Issue #10
November 2014
Sgt Joey McVey serves as an MCCS Marine, arriving on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall a little over two months ago. He currently works in the warehouse of the MCX, but, as an MCCS Marines can be assigned to Semper Fit, Food & Hospitality, or Support. We are happy to have Sgt McVey on board and asked him a few questions. A man of few words, he responded:
What you do in your spare time? I play guitar.
Where do you call home? Georgia.
What is your favorite meal? Pizza.
What is your dream job? To teach school.
Doughnuts: cake or yeast? Yeast.
Favorite color: Green.
Sports team you follow: The Saints.
Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving.
If you could live anywhere, where? Ireland (because it’s awesome).
If you could have lunch with anyone, living or dead, who? Theodore Roosevelt.
What do you do to unwind? Watch movies.
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November1 H&S Bn., HQMC, Henderson Hall Birthday Ball, Sheraton Pentagon City, 6 PM5 Welcome Aboard Orientation, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105, 8 AM13 MCX Pre-Holiday Sale starts14 JBMHH Turkey Trot 7K Race, Fort Myer Fitness Center, 6:30 AM28 Black Friday, MCX
December4 12 Working Days Before Christmas (starts)6 H&S Bn, HQMC, Henderson Hall Holiday Party, The Clubs at Quantico, 11 AM9 Welcome Aboard Orientation, location TBD 8 AM13 EFMP Holiday Party, details coming soon
Mark Your CalendarJust a few of the many events MCCS offers
mccsHH.com
November 2014
Happy Birthday Marines!
To Marines everywhere, and especially to our
MCCS Marines,Happy 239th Birthday!
Henderson Hall Marine Corps Exchange
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 8 PMSaturday 9 AM – 8 PMSunday 10 AM – 6 PM
for your shopping convenience
OPEN EARLY WEEKDAYS
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Inside the MCX, 1st Floor
Stop by for breakfast and lunch! Our menu includes wraps, sandwiches, salads, and any sandwich made into a panini!
HENDERSON HALL
SMITH GYM
SMITH GYM GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
Current: October 30, 2014
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*Class schedule is dependent upon instructor availability.
Please check www.facebook.com/mccsHH
or call 703-614-7214 for the most current information.
*HITT Program is open only to active duty personnel
and Marine reservists. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Instructor led classesTuesday, Thursday
open training sessions
TUESDAYZumba® 5:30 – 6:30 PM
HITT* 4 – 6 PM
WEDNESDAYSpin6 – 7 PM11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
HITT* 6:30 – 7:30 AM11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Zumba® 5:30 – 6:30 PM
FRIDAYSpin6 – 7 AM
HITT* 6:30 – 7:30 AM11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
NOVEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE*
MONDAYSpin6 – 7 AM11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
HITT* 6:30 – 7:30 AM11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
HappyThanksgiving!
THURSDAYHITT* 4 – 6 PM
Zumba® 5:30 – 6:30 PM
TURKEYTROT
Friday, November 14 6:35 AM
Starts and ends at the Fitness Center on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base
Myer-Henderson HallThe first 150 registered participants receive a t-shirt
Prizes awarded to top three male and female finishersRegister online now – November 10 by clicking the link on the
special events tab at www.jbmhhmwr.com or onsite 5:30 – 6:15 AM
There is no federal or Marine Corps endorsement of commercial sponsors.
Sponsored by
JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL 6TH ANNUAL
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Marine & Family ProgramsNovember 2014
Education and Career Services 703-614-9104www.mccsHH.com/Learning.html
3: TABE 8:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204
5: SAT 8 AM – 12:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204
12: Pentagon Outreach 9 AM – 3 PM, Corridors 1 & 2, 2d Deck, Inner Ring
19: ACT 8 AM – Noon, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204
Mondays (except November 3): DLAB 8:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204
Tuesdays AND Thursday, November 13 (except November 11 & 18, ): DLPT 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204
Wednesdays (except November 26 afternoon session): 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 (except November 26): College 101/Tuition Assistance Brief 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204
Thursdays (except November 13 & 27): AFCT 8:30 – 11:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204
Career Resource Management Center 703-614-6828www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html
3 – 7: Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) for Separatees 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104
4: Marketing Yourself for a Second Career 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103
5: DTAP 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103
6: Generating Leads & Creating Your Job Search Plan 9:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103
12 – 13: Boots to Business 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104
12 – 13: Accessing Higher Education Pathway (Supplement for TRS for Separatees) 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105
13: VA Claims Assistance 7:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103. Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.
13, 20: Capstone Screening 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 201. Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.
17 – 21: Senior Leadership Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104
19: Spouse Transition & Readiness Seminar (STARS) 9 AM – Noon, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103
20: Cracking the Code to the Federal Hiring Process 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105
5: Welcome Aboard Orientation 8 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105
20: PCS Class 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room
Information & Referral Program 703-614-7202www.mccsHH.com/Information.html
Relocation Assistance Program 703–614–7202www.mccsHH.com/RAP.html
Call to coordinate an individual class tailored to your questions on any subject at any time to fit your schedule.
3 – 7: Command Financial Specialist Course (5 days) 7:30 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204
12: Basic Budgets: Income, Expenses & Spending Plans 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204
13: Credit Management 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204
24: Consumer Awareness 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204
25: Strategies for Car Buying 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204
Please call 703-614-6950 to register by 4:30 PM the day before each class is scheduled.
Personal Financial Management Program 703-614-6950www.mccsHH.com/Finance.html
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Marine & Family ProgramsNovember 2014
17: Advocacy Skills 11 AM – 1 PM, Marine Barracks Washington, Washington DC. Register by November 14.
20: Advocacy Skills 11 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by November 19.
26: Respite Care Program Orientation Noon – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by November 25.
Exceptional Family Member Program 703-693-5353www.mccsHH.com/EFMP.html
4, 18, 25: Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group 9 – 11 AM, 26 week program. Bldg. 12, Conference Room
4, 18, 25: Coping with Work and Family Life Stress 2:30 – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room
5, 12, 19, 26: Anger Management 9 – 11 AM, 8-week session. Bldg. 12, Conference Room
13: Married & Loving It® 9 AM – 3 PM, location TBA
Wednesdays: After Hours Community Counseling 4:30 – 8 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
Behavioral Health also offers these classes• How To Avoid Falling for a Jerk/Jerkette• Warriors at Ease• Triple P Parenting Individual Meetings and Seminars
Call 703-614-7204 to schedule at your location!
New Parent Support Program 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/NPSP.html
3: Cooperative Parenting & Divorce Noon – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room
5, 12, 19, 26: Little Patriots Play Group 10 – 11 AM, USO Center at Indian Head, MD NPSP Play Group refreshments sponsored by
14: Baby Boot Camp 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Baby Boot Camp free lunch is sponsored by
17: 1-2-3 Magic™ 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room
Parent Child Interaction Therapy is accepting new referrals.
Behavioral Health Program 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/Counseling.html
Family Advocacy Program/Victim Services 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/FAP.html
3, 17: Tutor & Buddy Program 12:15 AM – 1:30 PM, Barcroft Elementary School Mentors are needed. Transportation is provided; bus departs at 12:15 PM near the pull-up bars at Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym.
The School Liaison is available to provide information and resources for K-12 school aged children.
School Liaison 703-693-8378www.mccsHH.com/Liaison.html
from all of us at
Marine & Family Programs
4: Real Colors® 9 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm 103. Register by October 31.
6: L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses 9 AM – 3 PM, Marine Barracks Washington, Washington DC. Register by November 4.
21: Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29 Chaplain’s Office. Register by November 19.
Marine Corps Family Team Bldg. 703-693-4840703-693-1253 • 703-693-8906 • 703-693-1457
Happy Birthday Marines!
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In November, many magazines and online media feature — along with recipes for green bean casserole and pumpkin pie — articles on gratitude. It’s the month of Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks; but gratitude is more than just being thankful.
Gratitude is defined in one dictionary as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Another dictionary is more concise: “a feeling of appreciation or thanks.” Giving thanks is an action, but gratitude — that’s what you feel, deep in your heart; it’s part of the cloth from which you are cut, something that no one can teach you if you don’t already know it.
When I first began working the Marines, I didn’t know much about the Corps, but I saw the immense pride the Marines displayed, especially on the Marine Corps birthday. And I liked being part of something traditional, honorable, and worthy. But I was woefully unprepared to fully appreciate my role. For example, while preparing the birthday ball print program, and knowing we were waiting for the Commandant’s birthday message, I asked when we would be receiving General Lejeune’s birthday message. I found out, with embarrassment, that General Lejeune had been dead for many years, and his message is read, by Marine Corps Order, each year when Marines gather to celebrate their birthday. There was so much
Gratitude...and the privilege of serving
by Doriann GellerMCCS Marketing Officer
to learn, and my boss, a former first sergeant, must have been exasperated with me at times ... but gradually I came to know and appreciate the history that imbues each Marine.
During my career, we civilians began being referred to as “Civilians Marines.” Frankly, I am not comfortable with that title, although I don’t begrudge those who use it. The title “Marine” is daunting, one “earned not given” to quote their recruitment ads, and one I don’t feel I have the right to use — even preceded by the word “civilian” — although I am honored by it just the same.
I love the Marine Corps birthday and the ceremony that surrounds it: the cake cutting, with its solemn procession of the cake flanked by Marines in “dress blues,” the ritual sharing and passing of cake from oldest to youngest Marine, the reading of General Lejeune’s message. On November 10th, I love to hear Marines wish each other “Happy Birthday.”
A few years ago, in the excitement of the day, I wished a Marine a happy birthday. He wished me the same, and I felt honored beyond words. The gratitude I feel to be privileged to serve the Marine Corps is something deep in my heart, the result of the honorable and noble history I have learned to appreciate, and, now, part of the cloth from which I, too, am cut. Happy Birthday, Marines!
WELCOME ABOARDJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Orientation
Family Members Welcome
Lunch follows the presentationsFree DC tour at noon
Civilian attire recommendedMandatory attendance
for O-3 & below
Lending LockerSample items:Futons DishesPots and Pans MicrowaveCar Seats Irons & BoardsAlarm Clocks Coffee MakersToasters Vacuum Cleaners
Wednesday, November 5 • 8 – 10:30 AM Bldg. 29, Rm. 105
Henderson Hall
24 hours a day • 365 days a year
Victim Advocacy
HOTLINE703-693-6611
Se habla español
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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 • 703-696-0033 • [email protected]
SMP Monthly MeetingNovember 4 • 1500-1600 • Bldg. 29 Battalion Conference RoomOpen to any Single Marine who wants to attend. Provide the council with recreation ideas or voice any quality of life issues that need to be addressed.
Smokin’ Steak NightNovember 7 • 1700-1930 • The KickbackBring your own favorite cut to grill or enjoy ours! We’ll even provide the side dishes and fixins’!
Spy Museum TripNovember 16 • 1030-1600 • $16 • Register by November 11Take a peek into the world of spies, mystery, and intrigue at this museum — with a special James Bond exhibit! Trip fee includes transportation and museum admission.
Turkey BowlNovember 21 • 1000 • SMP and BOSS are hosting a joint-base 6-on-6 flag football tour-nament. Event open to all base personnel. Rosters limited to 10 players and must be turned in to the SMP Coordinator by COB on Nov 17.
Sunday Night FootballNovember 23 • 2000 • The KickbackHead on over to The Kickback to watch the Dallas Cowboys take on the New York Giants. Game day snacks and door prizes will be waiting for you!
VOLUNTEER! – Armed Forces Retirement Home Thanksgiving DinnerNovember 27 • 0830-1430 • Departing from the barracksGive thanks to those who came before you by helping serve Thanksgiving dinner to the residents at the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
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HEADQUARTERS & SERVICE BATTALIONHEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS, HENDERSON HALL
HOLIDAY PARTYSATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
11 AM – 2 PMThe Clubs at Quantico
3017 Russell Road Quantico, Virginia
Free and open to all H&S Bn, HQMC, Henderson Hall Personnel and their families in the National Capital Area.
Party DetailsJoin your battalion for food and drinks, photos with Santa,
magic show, character balloons, activities, and more! Bring the whole family!
Holiday Baking Contest Bring your best-looking and best-tasting dessert.
Best overall wins a prize! Please note when registering that you want to enter the contest.
Register by December 1 at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0A4DAAAC28A4FF2-holiday
Questions? Call the FRO at 703-697-7342
and a Potluck in the warehouse
Door Decorating Contestsopen NOW until Monday, December 1— Decorate your section’s main office
door for the holidays. Open to allsections (Marines & Civilians) at
H& Battalion, HQMC, Henderson Hall. Office door questions or potluck information
contact the FRO at 703-859-4573or [email protected]
— Decorate your barracks door to celebrate the holidays.
Barracks door questions contact the SMP coordinator at [email protected]
All Marines and Civilians at Henderson Hall are invited to the
Holiday Party Potluck Friday, December 5 • Noon
Bldg. 28, WarehousePlease sign Up for the Potluck at:
http://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.
php?t=CSVW4606&welcome=1
Winners of both door decorating
contests will be announced at the potluck!
Door Decorating Contests
Decorations Rules:
1. All decorations must be attached to the door.
2. All doors must be completed by Monday, December 1 COB.
3. Office doors will be judged per section. Roll-up doors excluded.