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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

LIVE READY MARINE CORPS!Follow us on: @ReadyUSMC

Make your emergency communication plan

today with the help of tools available at

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Set your own course through any hazard: stay informed, make a plan, build a kit. Live Ready Marine Corps.

Communication Plan Contact CardsFill out these cards and give one to each member of your family to make sure they know who to call and where to meet in case of an emergency. Use this card for any additional information needed to supplement primary and alternate command points of contact.

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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

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mccsHH Issue #20

September 2015

Mark Your Calendar...September

3 Pre-Labor Day Battalion Barbecue, 11 AM, Marine Landing Deck11 Zembiec Pups in the Pool, 4 PM, Zembiec Pool15 Welcome Aboard Orientation, 8 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 10515 Emergency Preparedness Workshop, 9 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 10316 Devil Dog 7K Race. 6:45 AM, Smith Gym18 Golf With Us, 8:30 PM, Marine Corps Base Quantico19 Harvest Wine Festival & Craft Beer Tasting, 11 AM – 3 PM, MCX26 Fall Family Fun Festival, 10 AM – 2 PM, Smith Gym

October7 Navy Mutual Aid Association Semper Fi-ve K, 6:45 AM, NMAA parking lot14 Remembrance 5K Race, 6:45 AM, Smith Gym15 Fall Education & Career Fair, 10 AM, Smith Gym

November7 H&S Battalion, HQMC, Henderson Hall Marine Corps Birthday Ball, 6 PM

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel13 Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run, time TBA, Smith Gym

December7 H&S Battalion, HQMC, Henderson Hall Holiday Party, time and location TBA

for details, please visit www.mccsHH.com

from the EditorSeptember is, among other observances, National Preparedness Month. Most of re-

member where we were in August 2011 when the East Coast Earthquake hit. The event was so unexpected — snowstorms and hurricanes are so much more common here. But the earth shook, buildings swayed, trains stopped, and cell networks went down. Twitter still worked, and that was how many of us communicated that afternoon. Ever wonder what you would do in a more extensive emergency? Wonder no more! You can be prepared by visiting a new website, ready.marines.mil. The Marine Corps wants you and your family to have everything you need to be ready for an emergency. Visit the webpage for resources and downloadable family emergency plans. Or plan to attend a local workshop.

MCCS Henderson Hall’s Marine Corps Family Team Building LifeSkills trainer offers a workshop on the topic of preparedness on Tuesday, September 15, 9 – 11 a.m. Learn what to do in the event of a natural disaster, get tips for creating a family emergency plan, and find out what goes into an emergency kit. The workshop will integrate content from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Ready Marine Corps.

On a lighter note, MCCS has many events coming up: the Harvest Wine Festival —also featuring craft beers (see page 4), the Fall Family Fun Festival (page 10), and Glam-O-Rama (back cover), just to name a few. We hope that you will visit us on the joint base and see what we have to offer. If you can’t come here, visit our website www.mccsHH.com, for comprehensive information on all we offer.










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September is National Preparedness Month Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Tuesday, September 15 9 – 11 AM

Bldg. 29, Rm. 103Open to DoD ID card holders

Registration open September 4 – 11 For additional information and to

register, please contact the LifeSkills Trainer at 703-693-8906 or [email protected].

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Saturday, September 1911 AM – 3 PMMCX Henderson Hall

Taste wines from around the world and local craft and draft beers

see the list at www.mccshh.com/winefestival

2015 Harvest Wine Festival

*Must be 21 years old or older to taste. Please don’t drink and drive.

» door prizes throughout the event» personalized labels from your photo, courtesy rex goliath» dj entertainment» food available for sale cash only — supporting the marine corps birthday ball

The VineyardWine & Spirits

craft beer tasting

“El Don” will personalize your bottle — makes a great gift!

Meet the Coors Girls!

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The Marine Corps is flexing its muscle as the nation’s premier force in readiness with the September launch of Ready Marine Corps, the USMC’s emergency prepared-ness and public awareness program, coinciding with National Preparedness Month. Marines and their families are encouraged to learn about specific hazards throughout the month and participate in preparedness activities for America’s PrepareAthon! National Day of Action on September 30.

Supported by HQMC MCICOM’s Emergency Management Section within the Installation Protection Branch, Ready Marine Corps fosters a more resilient Marine Corps community and supports operational force readiness by encouraging indi-vidual preparedness.

The Department of Defense’s (DoD) overarching message for the month is “Don’t wait. Communicate. Make an emergency communication plan today,” Throughout National Preparedness Month, Marines are asked to make a written communication plan, so that each family member knows whom to call in an emergency and where to meet in the event they are separated.

“Having a written communication plan will ensure that everyone knows ahead of time how they can reach each other if separated and how to convey messages and remain safe until they are reunited,” explained Mark Brown, Emergency Management Section Head for MCICOM G-3 Installation Protection Branch.

Communication card and family emergency plan templates can be found at www.ready.marines.mil.

Each week of National Preparedness Month 2015 will focus on specific natural hazards, with the final week of the month focused on the lead up to the America’s PrepareAthon! National Day of Action.

• Week 1: Prepare for Floods• Week 2: Prepare for Wildfires• Week 3: Prepare for Hurricanes• Week 4: Prepare for Power Outages• Week 5: Participate in the Lead Up to the National Day of Action on September 30

Ready Marine Corps will be posting preparedness tips related to these weekly themes on the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ReadyUSMC and on Twitter @ReadyUSMC. In addition, detailed information on all hazards: natural disasters, disease out-breaks, manmade hazards, and terrorism can be found on the Ready Marine Corps website.

Visit Ready Marine Corps’ recently launched website at www.ready.marines.mil to learn how to take part in National Prepared-ness Month. Join/follow Ready Marine Corps social media to learn and pass on tips and encourage others to make a communica-tion plan for their families. Live Ready Marine Corps!

Ready Marine Corps Launches as an Online Emergency Preparedness Resource

Support National Preparedness Month by Exploring Website The Marine Corps is flexing its muscle as the nation’s premier force in readiness with the September launch of Ready Marine Corps, the USMC’s emergency preparedness and public awareness program, coinciding with National Preparedness Month. Marines and their families are encouraged to learn about specific hazards throughout the month and participate in preparedness activities for America’s PrepareAthon! National Day of Action on September 30. Supported by HQMC MCICOM’s Emergency Management Section within the Installation Protection Branch, Ready Marine Corps fosters a more resilient Marine Corps community and supports operational force readiness by encouraging individual preparedness. The Department of Defense’s (DoD) overarching message for the month is “Don’t wait. Communicate. Make an emergency communication plan today,” Throughout National Preparedness Month, Marines are asked to make a written communication plan, so that each family member knows whom to call in an emergency and where to meet in the event they are separated. “Having a written communication plan will ensure that everyone knows ahead of time how they can reach each other if separated and how to convey messages and remain safe until they are reunited,” explained Mark Brown, Emergency Management Section Head for MCICOM G-3 Installation Protection Branch. Communication card and family emergency plan templates can be found at www.ready.marines.mil. Each week of National Preparedness Month 2015 will focus on specific natural hazards, with the final week of the month focused on the lead up to the America’s PrepareAthon! National Day of Action.

Tips for Marines and families making a communication plan: Establish an out-of-state, in-case-

of-emergency (ICE) name and number.

Save the ICE information in everyone’s cellphone.

File a copy of emergency contact information with your individual command and/or family readiness officer. Place this form in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal. This will be opened only in case of emergency.

Ensure everyone in the family knows how to dial or text the ICE contact.

Practice the communication plan.

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Marine & Family ProgramsSeptember 2015

Education and Career Services 703-614-9104www.mccsHH.com/Education.html

9: Pentagon Outreach 9 AM – 3 PM

16: ACT 8 AM – Noon, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

23 & 30: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) 8:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Mondays (except September 7 & 28): Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) 8:30 – 10:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Tuesdays: 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: Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) 8:30 – 11:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Career Resource Management Center 703-614-6828www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html

3: Interviewing 101: The Secret to Becoming the Candidate 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

3, 10, 17, & 24: Capstone Screening 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 201 Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

9: Career Exploration: Finding Your Focus 9:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

9: Disability Transitional Assistance Program (DTAP) 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

10 & 24: VA Claims Assistance 7:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103 Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

14 – 18: Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) for Separatees 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 21

17: Cracking the Code to the Federal Hiring Process 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

21 – 22: Accessing Higher Education Track (Supplement for TRS for Separatees) 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105

21 – 22: Career Technical Training Track (Supplement for TRS for Separatees) 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

21 – 25: Senior Leadership Transition Readiness Seminar 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 21

14, 28: Marines Mentoring Millennials 11:40 AM – 1:05 PM, Barcroft Elementary School Mentors are needed provide mentorship to 4th & 5th grade students. Transportation is provided; bus departs at 11:40 AM 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.

Classes held 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204 unless otherwise noted

2: Personal Financial Management & Planning 3: Personal Credit: Credit Worthiness, Reports, Scores, and Management

9: Consumer Awareness: Best Personal Practices vs. Frauds, Scams, and Unwise Purchases 10: Strategies for Car Buying 22: Home Buying & Mortgages 23: Investing: Basics of Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, TSP & Compound Interest 24: Investing: Focus on Mutual Funds 29: Planning for Retirement From Active Duty — Then For Good

Call by 4:30 PM the day before each class is scheduled to register.

Personal Financial Management Program 703-614-6950www.mccsHH.com/Finance.html

Call for dates, times, and locations of the Welcome Aboard Brief and PCS class

Information & Referral Program 703-693-5197

www.mccsHH.com/Information.html

School Liaison 703-693-8378www.mccsHH.com/SL.html


Marine & Family ProgramsSeptember 2015

17: Early Intervention Overview 11 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by September 16.

24: EFMP Couples Support Group 6 – 8 PM, Bldg. 21. Register by September 23.

Exceptional Family Member Program 703-693-5353www.mccsHH.com/EFMP.html

1: MFLAC Brown Bag Lunch: Communication & Assertiveness Training 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

15: MFLC Brown Bag Lunch: Coping with Transition 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

22: MFLC Brown Bag Lunch: Coping Strategies for the Uncertainties of Life 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

29: MFLC Brown Bag Lunch: Principles for Healthy Relationships and Marriage 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

To schedule appointments with the Military Family Life Counselors or to register for the above classes,

call 571-581-8016 or 703-414-9885.

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

Behavioral Health Programs 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/BehavioralHealth.html

Family Advocacy Program/Victim Services 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/FAP.html

2: L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by August 31: 703-693-1457.

3: Command Team/Family Readiness Advisor 9 AM – Noon, Bldg. 12, Rm. 135. Register by August 31: 703-693-1253.

9: Building Lasting Relationships 1 – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by September 3: 703-693-8906.

15: Passport to Volunteering 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 12, Rm. 135. Register by September 11: 703-693-1253. Volunteers receive the tools and skills necessary to ensure their volunteer experi-ence is positive and rewarding. Call for opportunities!

16: Emergency Preparedness 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103. Register by September 11: 703-693-8906.

18: Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29 Chapel. Register by September 14: 703-693-8906.

23: Conflict Management 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by September 21: 703-693-8906.

29: Real Colors® 1 – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by September 25: 703-693-8906.

Marine Corps Family Team Building 703-693-4840

www.mccsHH.com/MCFTB.html

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 StressCall 703-614-7204 to schedule at your location!

Parent Child Interaction Therapy is accepting new referrals.

14: Cooperative Parenting & Divorce Noon – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

18: Baby Boot Camp 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Baby Boot Camp free lunch is sponsored by

21: 1-2-3 Magic™ 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

Mondays & Wednesdays: Stroller Walking Group 9 – 10 AM, Long Bridge Park, Arlington, VA

Thursdays: Outdoor Play Morning 10 – 11:30 AM, Virginia Highlands Park

New Parent Support Program 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/NPSP.html


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

Call 703-693-5197or 703-614-7272

Lending LockerSample items:Futons DishesPots and Pans MicrowaveCar Seats Irons & BoardsAlarm Clocks Coffee MakersToasters Vacuum Cleaners

Tuesday, September 15, 8 – 10:30 AM Bldg. 29, Rm. 105

Henderson Hall

24 hours a day • 365 days a year

Victim Advocacy

HOTLINE703-693-6611

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SMP EVENTSSeptember

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

Please register for events with the SMP Coordinator in person or by email at: [email protected].

SMP Monthly Meeting • Bldg. 29 Battalion Conference RoomSeptember 1 • 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.

End of Summer BBQ • The KickbackSeptember 9 • 1800 It’s the last hooray for summertime! Join us for fun and food.

20th Anniversary Gala • Bldg. 21September 18 • 1900 – 2200It’s time to dress up and celebrate 20 years of greatness with SMP! Attire: Semi-formal civilian attire.

Car Wash Fundraiser • MCCS Car Wash (Bldg 12 Parking Lot)September 19 • 1000 – 1400 Support the Single Marine Program by letting us wash your car for you! Donations accepted.

VOLUNTEER! Grate Patrol hosted by SMP Please inquire about this month’s Grate Patrol date. Volunteer your time to help feed the homeless around DC.

Marine Corps Museum TripSeptember 25 • 1000 –1500 • FREE • Register by September 22Re-live the past 240 years of Marine Corps history!

Deep Sea Fishing TripSeptember 26 • $100 • Register by September 15Trip fee includes transportation, licenses, bait and tackle, and rods and reels. Coolers are permit-ted with food and beverage of choice. Depart barracks at 1100.


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GOLFWITH US!

LAST TOURNEY OF THE SEASON!Friday, September 18, 8:30 AM

Marine Corps Base Quantico Medal of Honor Golf CourseVisit www.mccsHH.com/GolfWithUs

for the link to register and pay. Call 703-697-2706 for more information

REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE

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FESTIVALFall Family Fun

Saturday, September 2610 AM – 2 PM

Cpl Terry L. Smith Gymnasium Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hallwww.mccsHH.com/FunFestival2015


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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.

OOHRAH RUN SERIES

Upcoming Races

Sep 16 Devil Dog 7K Race, 6:45 AM

Oct 14 Remembrance 5K Race. 6:45 AM

MCCS Henderson Hall Semper Fit

FUN RUNS Oct 7 Navy Mutual Aid Association Semper Fi-ve K, 6:45 AM

Nov 13 JBM-HH Turkey Trot 5K, Time TBD

See www.mccsHH.com/OohRahRunSeries for more information and to register

or call 703-614-6332

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PUPS IN THE POOL

Friday, September 11 4 – 5 PM

All Breeds Welcome! Free!Owners are responsible for ensuring their dog(s) have received proper vaccinations

in accordance with local ordinances and that they are appropriately socialized.

Bring your pup for an end of summer splash!

GlamORama

September 9 – 20

• 12 Daily Deals• Special Appearances

and Events• Lots of Free Giveaways

at every Command• Register to Win Baskets

www.mccsHH.com/glamorama

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