mccsHH.com

March 2014

This newsletter 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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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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SPOTLIGHT ON...

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mccsHH Issue #2

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It is said that a rising tide floats all boats. Francie Huggins, award-winning Visual Merchandiser at the Marine Corps Exchange, believes that this adage can inspire MCCS employees as it has inspired her. Enrolled in the Civilian Development Leadership Pro-gram, Francie is taking every opportunity to improve herself and how she does her job at the store and to benefit MCCS.

Francie artfully arranges the MCX displays and, along with her team, ensures that sig-nage in the store is up-to-date and appealing. From draping tables with color-coordinat-

ed cloths to dressing mannequins, a Visual Mer-chandiser strives to entice shoppers by providing a visually appealing environment. Some of Francie’s projects have won acco-lades from MCCS Head-quarters, including the orange, lime, and yellow dress, at left, made from repurposed paper.

Other projects Francie has done include cro-cheting a vest, at right,

from used MCX plastic bags to bring awareness to Earth Day and setting up an electronic display of Marine Corps musi-

cians, replete in their uniformed mannequins, at the entrance of the store last November. She also prepared a stunning display of uniforms and photographs at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball, also last November.

If you see Francie setting up the Designer Month displays in early March, stop by and say hello. You just may be watching her design the next award-winning display.

March11 Welcome Aboard Orientation, 8 AM14 Dodge Ball Tournament, 12:30 PM26 Spring Salute 5K Race, 6:35 AM

April1 Pinwheels for Prevention3 Spring Education & Career Fair, 10 AM – 1 PM8 Welcome Aboard Orientation, 8 – 11 AM11 Golf With Us at MCB Quantico, 8:30 AM11 Three Point Shootout, time TBA

16 Semper Fit Sprint Tri, time TBA19 Easter Egg Splash, time TBA26 Children’s Fair, 10 AM30 Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony, time TBA

May13 Welcome Aboard Orientation, 8 AM16 Golf With Us (Meadows Farms) 8:30 AM16 Bench Press Competition, time TBA16 Marine Spouse Appreciation event, 6 PM17 American Summer BBQ Expo, 10 AM21 Iwo Jima 7K Race, 6:35 AM

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Rules: The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them “OUT”. This may be done by:1. Hitting the opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball below the shoulders.2. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground.

Open to all active duty, DoD civilians and family members 18 and older.www.mccsHH.com • 703-614-8759

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OOHRAH RUN SERIES

Mar 26 Spring Salute 5K Race

May 21 Iwo Jima 7K Race

Jun 25 Chesty’s 5K Race

Sep 24 Devil Dog 7K Race

Oct 22 Remembrance 5K Race

2014 EventsMCCS Henderson Hall Semper Fit

See www.mccsHH.com/OohRahRunSeries.html

for more information and to register

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FUN RUNS Oct 8 Navy Mutual Aid Association 3K

Nov 14 JBM-HH Turkey Trot 5K

703-614-5959703-693-7351

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GRAB HOLD OF YOUR FUTURE!

Meet with local, national, and international educators and employers looking to connect with you!

THURSDAY, APRIL 310 AM – 1 PM

Cpl Terry L. Smith GymJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall703-614-6828www.mccsHH.com/EducationCareerFairSpring2014.html

Career experts on-site will provide FREE résumé review

Prepare for the Fair!Career Fair Strategies

Workshop� ursday, March 20

See website for detailswww.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html

No federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied

SPRING 2014 EDUCATION AND C A R E E R F A I R

Breakfast and lunch refreshments provided thanks to our sponsors

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GRAB HOLD OF YOUR FUTURE!

Meet with local, national, and international educators and employers looking to connect with you!

THURSDAY, APRIL 310 AM – 1 PM

Cpl Terry L. Smith GymJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall703-614-6828www.mccsHH.com/EducationCareerFairSpring2014.html

Career experts on-site will provide FREE résumé review

Prepare for the Fair!Career Fair Strategies

Workshop� ursday, March 20

See website for detailswww.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html

No federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied

SPRING 2014 EDUCATION AND C A R E E R F A I R

Breakfast and lunch refreshments provided thanks to our sponsors

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Marine & Family ProgramsMCCS Henderson Hall

Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallMarch 2014

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

5: SAT8 AM – 12:30 PM, Location TBA.

12: Pentagon Outreach9 AM – 3 PM, Corridors 1 & 2, 2d Deck, Inner Ring.

19: ACT8 AM – Noon, Location TBA.

26: TABE8:30 – 11 AM, Location TBA.

Mondays: DLAB8:30 – 10:30 AM, Location TBA.

Tuesdays: DLPT8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Location TBA

Wednesdays: DSST and CLEP9 – 11 AM & 1 – 3 PM, Location TBA. Prospective test takers must register in advance by calling 703-525-7275

Wednesdays: College 101/Tuition Assistance Brief 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Location TBA

� ursdays: AFCT8:30 – 11:30 AM, Location TBA

Marine Corps Family Team Bldg. 703-693-4840703-693-1253 • 703-693-8906 • 703-693-1457

www.mccsHH.com/MCFTB.htmlMCFTBHH

22: Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP)9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Chapel

Unit, Personal & Family Readiness Program (UPFRP)Family Readiness Command Team Training is designed to orient and guide command team members in their roles, responsibilities, and operating components of their family readiness program. � e training includes: Family Readiness Offi cer Training, Command Team Advisor and Family Readiness Assistant Training, and eMarine Training. Family Readiness Program Trainer 703-693-1253.

L.I.N.K.S.� is workshop provides an overview of the Marine Corps structure, services, and benefi ts available to spouses. � e L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses workshop is an opportunity to meet and network with other Mairne spouses. Addi-tional L.I.N.K.S. trainings include: L.I.N.K.S. for Marines; L.I.N.K.S. for Parents & Extended Family, and L.I.N.K.S. for Kids & Teens. L.I.N.K.S. Trainer 703-693-1253.

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

3 – 7: TRS (Transition Readiness Seminar) Employment Pathway for Separatees 8 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

3 – 7 & 10 – 11: TRS (Transition Readiness Seminar) Higher Education & Career Technical Pathway for Separatees 8:30 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103 & 104

5: Generating Leads & Creating Your Job Search Plan9:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

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

12: DTAP1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

13, 27: VA Claims Assistance 7:30 AM – 2 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103. Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

13, 27: Capstone Screening 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 201. Appointments only;please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

18: Understanding the Federal SES Process9 – 11:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

20: Career Fair Strategies 9:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

24 – 28: Senior Leadership TRS8 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

26: Adecco’s Military Spouse Career Connections Intake10 AM – 2 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

11: Welcome Aboard Brief8 – 11 AM, Marine ClubA free walking tour of the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH follows the brief, and, after a break for lunch, there is a bus tour of the local area, including downtown Washington, D.C., starting at 12:30 PM.

27: PCS Class1 – 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

SPRING 2014EDUCATION & CAREER FAIR

April 3, 2014

Plan Now to Attend!

Marine & Family ProgramsMarch 2014

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At Henderson Hall unless otherwise noted. Please pre-register. For more information call

703-614-7200 or visit www.mccsHH.com.� ere is no federal or Marine Corps endorsement of commercial sponsors

Please contact CYTP for subsidized child care eligibility & rates for children placed in Off -base Family Child Care homes.

Current Openings: Infants: Alexandria (8), Arlington (1), Falls Church (1),

Lorton (1), Springfi eld (4); Toddlers/Pre-schoolers: Alexandria (4), Lorton (2),

Springfi eld (11)

Children, Youth, and Teen Program 703–614–7332www.mccsHH.com/CYTP.html

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5, 12, 19, 26: Little Patriots Play Group10 – 11:30 AM, USO, Indian Head, MDNPSP Play Group refreshments sponsored by

10: Triple P! Raising Confi dent, Competent Children 2 – 3:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

17: Cooperative Parenting & DivorceNoon – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

21: Baby Boot Camp8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference RoomBaby Boot Camp free lunch is sponsored by

24: 1-2-3 Magic™1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

11: Planning a Special Needs Move*11 AM – 1 PM, CBIRF, USO, Indian Head, MD. Register by March 10. Free lunch refreshments provided by

17: Planning a Special Needs Move*11 AM – 1 PM, Marine Barracks Washington, Post 5, Room 146, Washington DC. Register by March 16.

20: Special Needs Forum (WebEx)11 AM – 1 PM, Call 703-693-5353 for registration information. Register by March 20.

27: Respite Care Program OrientationNoon – 1 PM, CBIRF, USO, Indian Head, MD. Register by March 26.

* Program consist of one hour workshop plus a one hour family networking and support group.

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

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10, 24: Tutor & Buddy Program11:40 AM – 1:05 PM, Barcroft Elementary School, Mentors are needed. Transportation is provided; bus departs at 11:40 AM near the pull-up bars at Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym.

� e School Liaison is available to provide information and re-sources for K-12 school aged children.

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

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Call to coordinate an individual class tailored to your questions on any subject at any time to fi t your schedule.

5: Basic Budgets: Income, Expenses & Spending Plans11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

6: Credit Management11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

12: Consumer Awareness11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

13: Strategies for Car Buying11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

19: Home Buying & Mortgages11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

20: Investing: Basics of Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, TSP & Time Value of Money11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

27: Investing: Focus on Mutual Funds11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

28: Planning for Retirement From Active Duty — � en For Good11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204

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

4, 11, 18, 25: Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group (STOP)9 – 11 AM, 26 week program. Bldg. 12, Conference Room

5, 12, 19, 26: Anger Management 9 – 11 AM, 8 week session. Bldg. 12, Conference Room

Call for details about the Parent Child Interaction � erapy

Registration required for all classes/workshops

24 Hour Victim Advocate HOTLINE: 703-693-6611

Behavioral Health Program 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/Counseling.html

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

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

Marine & Family ProgramsMarch 2014

All branches of the service have an active-duty education benefit, known as “Tuition Assistance.” It is, simply an-other form of financial aid for college, available only to full time active duty servicemembers. Each service branch, including the Coast Guard, is given lati-tude to administer this benefit in its own manner. The pay rates and many of the policies are virtually identical from one service to another. The primary differ-ence between the services, is the phi-losophy behind the policies that provide funding for this benefit.

One thing that should be made clear is that the Tuition Assistance benefit is a privilege, not an entitlement. The pre-vailing philosophy behind the military education benefits seems to be: the GI Bill, meant for use AFTER separation/retirement from the service, is an entitle-ment; Tuition Assistance meant for use

for off-duty secondary-level education while one is full time active duty, is a privilege.

This can be argued all anyone wants, and frankly, is, often. The education office at the USMC installation on Henderson Hall, serving most Marine commands across the National Capital Region, has endured its share of intense phone calls from Student Marines upset that Tuition Assistance funding was cut so drastically. These cuts came as a result of budget reductions to the DoD im-posed by the sequestration.

The Commandant and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps explained to some extent how the sequestration cuts were being felt and handled, in a series of You Tube clips released in the Spring of 2013. The bottom line was simply, “the mission comes first.” The concern

expressed in these clips pertained in part, to the inadequate equipment and technology available to serve the mis-sion, especially to deployed Marines.

The recent budget appropriation passed over the holidays and officially signed into law on January 18th, re-stored a substantial amount of funding lost due to the sequestration cuts. The USMC consequently restored much of the funding taken from the Tuition Assistance benefit. This is exceptionally noteworthy, given the concerns for the ill-equipped mission.

New funds became available for USMC Tuition Assistance on February 5th. This new funding should enable a high percentage of college coursework to be covered by Tuition Assistance, for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2014. Student Marines are strongly encouraged to

Tuition Assistance Update by Bart MacMillan, Education & Career Specialist

thoroughly read MARADMIN 611/13 to see all criteria to be applied to Tuition As-sistance applications. Student Marines are encouraged, also to contact the education office as needed, for explanation or guid-ance regarding these criteria, for submit-ting Tuition Assistance applications, and for the Tuition Assistance orientation brief, itself.

The MCCS Henderson Hall education office places a high value on the Tuition Assistance benefit because of the ripple effect of intangibles gained by a student Marine’s secondary education taken into the civilian sector. The USMC should be applauded for its handling of the budget reductions imposed by the recent se-questration. The education office eagerly awaits the opportunity to serve those Marines continuing their education with Tuition Assistance.

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WELCOME ABOARDJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

OrientationTuesday, March 11 • 8 – 10:30 AM

Marine Club, Henderson HallFamily Members are Welcome

Optional Walking Tour of Henderson Hall at 10:30 AM

Lunch at 11 AMFree DC Tour at 12:30 PM

Civilian attire recommendedMandatory attendance

for O-3 & below

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

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MARCH WORD FINDFind these words and circle them in the square to the left.Expert: 5 minutesIntermediate: 10 minutesBeginner: 15 minutes

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SMP Monthly Meeting March 4 • 1500 – 1600 • Bldg. 29 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.

Mardi Gras Cook-out March 4 • 1730 – 1930 • The Kickback (general barracks lounge)Come down to The Kickback for free food and Mardi Gras fun. Let the good times roll!

Masquerade Ball March 27 • 2000 – 0200 • Spates HallBOSS is hosting a Masquerade Ball! Dress up and enjoy a night out with your friends at Spates Hall.

Marine Corps Museum March 7 • Departs @ 1100, Return by 1700 • Register by March 5Spend the day learning a little Marine Corps history. Free admission to the museum.

Dinner & a Movie – Italian Night March 11 • 1730 – 2000 • The Kickback (general barracks lounge)Enjoy free dinner and a movie at The Kickback.

Luck of the Irish Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament March 15 • 1800 – 2200 • The Marine ClubFeeling lucky? SMP is hosting a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament for St. Patrick’s Day at The Marine Club. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place winners.

March Madness Brackets March 17It’s that time of year again! Pick up a blank bracket from the SMP Lounge, fi ll in your teams, and return the bracket to the SMP Staff Member no later than March 17 @ 2000. Winner will be announced after the NCAA Final Game.

Indoor Go Kart Racing March 22 • Departs at 0900, Return by 1600 • Register by March 19I feel the need…the need for speed! Test out your racing skills at Autobahn Indoor Speedway. $30 trip fee includes transportation and three 14-lap races.

All trips, unless otherwise stated, leave from SMP Lounge, Bldg 416C, 1st Deck. Trips must be paid for at the time of registration.

Single Marine Program Coordinator • 703-696-0033 • johnsonm2@usmc-mccs.org • Bldg. 416C, 1st Deck

Please register for events with SMP Coordinator in person or by email at: johnsonm2@usmc-mccs.org

MARCH 2014

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