June 2021
Spotlight
JOINT BASE ANDREWS
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LT COL ERIKA L. HERNANDEZ 316 FSS COMMANDER
LISA K. STEVENS 316 FSS DEPUTY
MARKETING TEAM: CRA’SHAE C. CURRY MARKETING DIRECTOR
DAWN A. MILLER
PUBLICITY COORDINATOR
RAQUEL M. CLOMA
MARKETING SPECIALIST/EDITOR
KENRICK M. BISSESSAR JR.
GRAPHICS & VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST
NATALIE E. SULLIVAN
GRAPHICS & VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST
______________________________________ ADVERTISE IN THIS MAGAZINE Call 301-981-5215 for more info.
316 FSS COMMAND SECTION Call 301-981-9333 for more info.
The Spotlight magazine is designed to inform customers of events happening in our facilities. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Joint Base Andrews, the DoD or the U.S. Air Force. All program dates and times printed in this publication are subject to change. For questions about the Spotlight, email the Marketing Office at jbafss@gmail.com.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH ALL THINGS FSS!
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FATHER’S DAY GRAB & GO OR GRAB & STAY AT THE CLUB
Many of our facilities offer virtual programs! Stay up-to-date on new information daily by following our Facebook page /AndrewsFSS and Instagram page @AndrewsFSS. Sign up for our emailer on www.andrewsfss.com and download our JBA APP on the Apple Store and Google Play.
Father’s Day Grab & Go or Grab & Stay The Club at Andrews | 20 June
Orders must be placed by 16 June. The patio will be open and orders will be available for pick-up 11:00am-3:00pm on 20 June.
Tactical Fitness Center Is Now Open
To civilians, dependents, retirees and contractors! Log into Mindbody.com and schedule a time slot to book your workout session! ID required upon check-in.
Golf Season is NOW
Sign up for the Courses’ annual green fees today to start playing!
Library Grand Re-Opening Base Library | 14 June
Starting at 11:00am. To include a ribbon cutting, goodie bags, a prize wheel and refreshments.
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GOLF SEASON STARTS NOW!
TACTICAL FITNESS CENTER OPEN TO CIVILIANS!
LIBRARY GRAND RE-OPENING!
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L A C I T C A T S S E N FIT TER N E C IS NOW OPEN
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TO CIVILIANS/ DEPENDENTS/RETIREES/ CONTRACTORS! *(ID REQUIRED)
Hours/spaces are limited due to military members’ usage and public health restrictions. Walk-ins will be allowed if there are any spots available (Max capacity: 49 persons). * If you are two weeks beyond your final vaccine dose, you are no longer required to wear a mask at the fitness center. * If you are NOT two weeks beyond your final vaccine dose, masks are required at all times, except when actively working out on equipment or lifting weights. *Minimum 6-ft social distancing required at all times. *Please wipe down equipment before and after each use. *Limit of two sign-ups per day, per individual. *Shower and saunas are closed. *Indoor Track not in use. *Please bring water as our water fountains are also closed. *The TRX boxes are currently open 24/7, without sign-up restrictions.
If you are a civilian, when you sign in, look for a class to sign up for and please make sure to click the class categorized “Civilians”, and you will be able to schedule your session. You will be required to show your ID upon check-in at the front desk.
JB Andrews Fitness Center
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Ready to Workout? Please create an account and schedule yourself for a workout time(s) by scanning the QR code or via the Mindbody app!!
Active Military/Guard/Reserve: All timeframes. Civilians/Retirees: Monday-Friday: 0500-1200 and all day Saturday TWO sessions per day! Sessions are: Monday-Friday: 0500, 0600, 0700, 0800, 1100, 1200, 1500, 1600, 1700, and 1800 Saturday: 0700, 0800, 0900, 1200, 1300, 1400
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After Creating your account, select “Classes” to see the sessions available and the availability within those sessions.!!
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1442 CONCORD AVE, 2ND FLOOR
14 June 2021 11:00am
TO INCLUDE A RIBBON CUTTING, GOODIE BAGS, A PRIZE WHEEL, AND REFRESHMENTS.
(301) 981-6454 JOINT BASE ANDREWS
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What is F SS? Outdoor Recreation Facility Highlight We are Outdoor Recreation. Home of your equipment rentals, Family Campground, RV Storage and Freedom Park. If you want to soar high in the sky, bike ride through historical D.C., Kayak along the Potomac or maybe learn a new skill, we have it all. “Best Birthday EVER!” is what your kids will say when you rent one of our bounce houses. Don’t forget the tables and chairs! Just in case it rains, we have you covered with one of our many canopies. Grass a little too high? No worries, we have all of your lawn care needs, from lawn mowers to pole saws. Spring, summer, fall, or winter, we have it ALL. On a sunny day, you can enjoy a picnic, fishing, or relax in the shade at Freedom Park. Have an RV or a tent? Spend a little time at our FamCamp. Don’t have a tent? Don’t worry, Outdoor Recreation can provide all your camping needs and so much more. If you are Active duty, reserve, retired, or DoD civilian, we are here to enhance your life with fun, recreation, relaxation, and ADVENTURES.
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The ODR Team See page 14 for upcoming ODR trips!
Our Mission at Outdoor Recreation is to provide customer satisfaction through being the regional experts on outdoor programs, locations, and equipment needs, allowing the military community to explore from the oceans to the mountains in the mid-Atlantic region.
Visit us at andrewsfss.com/outdoor-recreation to see what we have to offer! Address Bldg 1235 Menoher Dr. Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
Hours of Operation Mon & Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm Tue-Thu: 10:00am-2:00pm Closed on weekends
Phone 301-981-4109 301-981-5663
Email andrewsodr@gmail.com
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GOLF SEASON BEGINS ST JUNE 1 Sign up for the Courses at Andrews’ annual green fees and get a free golf towel! (promo begins June 11th)
UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS US Open Golf Tournament - Pick a Pro
19 June 2021 East Course 8:00am 301-736-4887 x300 18-hole Individual Net Stroke Play on the East Course. Combined with the gross score from Saturday’s round of one of the players in the US Open. Each player draws a name of the professional prior to tee-off.
US Kids Golf Camp
21-25 June 2021 Golf Course Driving Range 9:00am-12:00pm 301-736-4887 x300 Children will learn about improving swing mechanics, putting, chipping, pitching and bunker shots, etiquette, basic rules and different formats. The last day will consist of Golf Games, skills challenge, and a putting tournament followed by a snag golf baseball game! 13
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Rock Climbing Anchor Clinic At Outdoor Recreation: 1235 Menoher Dr. Suitland, MD 20762 Date: 6/22 @ 6:00pm $5/person Age: 10+ Introductory rock climbing anchor clinic. This class will teach basic skills and knots needed to go rock climbing on your own. Two hours long.
Hiking the Perimeter Trail at Rosaryville State Park; Flora & Fauna + ‘Leave No Trace’ Tour At Rosaryville State Park: 7805 W Marlton Ave. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Dates: 6/19, 7/17 @ 9:00am $5/person GET OUT INTO THE FOREST! This trail is long but mostly flat and should take approximately 3-5 hours to complete based on ability. This is a good opportunity to meet new friends who love the woods as much as you do! Local guide books will be handed out to help hikers identify the local flora and fauna in addition to a lesson on ‘Leave No Trace’ (responsible backcountry procedures.)
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Visit Outdoor Recreation (1235 Menoher Dr.) to reserve your spot!
Outdoor Climbing with Blue Ridge Mountain Guides Meet at 9194 Old Dominion Dr. McLean, VA 22101 Date: 6/26 @ 9:30am Non-RecOn=$65.00, RecOn=$15.00 Sign up ASAP through 6/18 Age: 10+ A half-day of climbing with Blue Ridge Mountain Guides professional instructors! The day will include a brief overview of safety, knots, belay school, followed by climbing! Break past your comfort zone and scale your way into the world of climbing!
Kayaking at JBAB At JBAB Marina Dates: 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11 @ 9:00am $25/person Sign up ASAP; Two days before. Age: 10+ Outdoor Recreation will be offering monthly Kayak Fundamentals and Skill Clinics starting in June. We will be meeting at JBAB to get outfitted with gear and cover safety considerations before launching. Two hours on the water and an hour instructional clinic prior to launching. Participants will learn basic kayak skills and concepts. Please bring a lunch and feel free to bring personal equipment.
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Music by Image Band Friday, 18 June 2021 Doors open at 5:00pm, Band 6:00pm-10:00pm Grab your folding chairs, pop-up or picnic blanket & meet us on the back patio for a night of Caribbean food, fun and dancing!
Food & drink available to purchase. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE.
For questions, please call us at 301-568-3100
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