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LT COL JASON M. GUADALUPE Commander, 11 FSS
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To view open positions at JBA, please go to www.nafjobs.org. -Click on the “Open Positions” tab -In the blue “Search Open Positions” box, click on the “All Bases” drop down. -Scroll down and select “Joint Base Andrews” under Maryland -Click the “[View] [Apply]” link for details. For information, call the Human Resource office at 301-981-5614.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Military Personnel Flight The Club at Andrews Education & Training Air Show VIP Seating Community Commons Information, Tickets, Tours Base Library Outdoor Recreation Military Child Care Easter Events The Courses at Andrews Dining Facility Fitness Centers Youth Center Child Development Centers Military & Family Support Center Presidential Inn FSS Directory March Calendar April Calendar
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Military Personnel Flight 1414 Arkansas Rd Rm 4, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 Customer Support Section
Customer Hours: 0730-1600/usaf.11fss.cs@mail.mil/301.981.4141 CAC, ID Cards, & DEERS (Appointment Only) https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=462
Career Development Section /301.981.3310
Customer Walk-in Hours: 0830-1300 / Appointment Hours: 1300-1530 Assignments/usaf.11fss.assignments@mail.mil Out-processing (Appointment Only): Mon, Wed, & Fri at 0900 Initial Assignment Brief (Appointment Only): Tue & Thu at 0900 *ID Cards Passports/usaf.11fss.passports@mail.mil/301.981.3915 Section will be Mass Brief (Walk-in) Mon & Wed at 1300 open at 0830 for Promotions/usaf.11fss.promotions@mail.mil appointments on AFDW Family Retentions/usaf.11fss.retentions@mail.mil Days and Mass Brief w/Article 137 (Walk-in): Tue & Thu at 1000 Training Days Retirement & Separations/usaf.11fss.retsep@mail.mil Out-processing (Appointment Only): Mon, Wed, & Fri at 1000
Force Management Section/301.981.4142
Customer Hours: 0830-1530/usaf.11fss.fm@mail.mil
Installation Personnel Readiness Section/301.981.5922 Customer Hours: 0830-1530/usaf.11fss.ipr@mail.mil
Personnel Systems Management Section/301.981.4787 Customer Hours: 0830-1530/usaf.11fss.psm@mail.mil
NOTE: Closed all Federal Holidays, AFDW Family Days*, the 2nd & 4th Thursday* of every month for training, and we follow all weather delays and closures
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Tuesday 1100-1900 Wednesday 1600-2000 Thursday 1100-2300 Friday 1500-2400 Saturday 1000-2000
Thursday
-Karaoke star ts at 1900 -Bar Menu A vailable from 1100-230 0 Wine Down Wednesdays Every third Wednesday we will offer half price wine.
Education & Training Bldg 1413 Arkansas Rd. Rm 100 301.981.6377/5733
Airman Higher Education Briefing
5 March & 2 April| Begins at 0800 21 March & 18 April | Begins at 1300
Mandatory briefing, per AFI 36-2649, for a service member to receive educational counseling if they wish to use Military Tuition Assistance for the first time in their career.
The Joint Base Andrews 2019 Air & Space Expo is coming 11-12 May!
T-GPS Education Track 26-27 March | 0800-1630
Education Track of the Military & Family Support Center’s transition program.
Career Skills Program Briefing 19 March | 1300-1400
Offers skills training opportunities to enlisted and officers at no cost or low cost, while preparing to transition from military to full-time civilian.
GI Bill Briefing
Commissioning Briefing
Overview of Post 9/11 GI Bill & MGIB benefits/transferability.
Overview of all commissioning programs available to enlisted members.
12 March & 9 April | 1300-1400
17 April | 1300-1400
The Air Show at Andrews is a FREE event, but to purchase *10 May is the Military/DoD Day
VIP tickets visit:
https://event.attendstar.com/event/details/ joint-base-andrews-air-show-2019
Community Commons Bldg 1442 Concord Ave. 301.981.4041 /AndrewsCAC
See page 13 for details about our Easter Bunnies & Eggs event on 20 April!
Aquarium Overnight Trip 19 April
Active duty and one guest: $62 per person Civilians: $112 per person Payment plan available - contact ITT for more info.
29 March & 26 April 1900-2200 Instructed by the Commons’ very own, Courtney Russell. Come socialize and unwind as you paint your own masterpiece that you can take home! Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time. Limited space available per class. Sign-up today to reserve your spot.
30
$ per person Includes all art materials, light refreshments and wine.
Day Trip
4 May| 0630-2400 Price: $60
Customers will be taken to Times Square to allow time for shopping & adventure.
Sleep with the fishes and explore the exhibits after hours in this exclusive overnight trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Patrons must be 8 years old and up. Please bring a sleeping bag, comfortable clothes, non-slip shoes, appropriate sleepwear, and emergency contact information. Transportation, dinner and breakfast are included in price of ticket. Tickets are non-refundable! Limited spots available! Sign-up at the ITT desk.
The Newseum is closing after 2019. Purchase your tickets through ITT for $15.25 (reg: $24.33) for adults and $10 (reg: $14.78) children ages 7-18.
Bldg 1442 Concord Ave. 301.981.4041 /AndrewsCAC
Visit our ITT office for local tickets and discounts!
AMC & REGAL TICKETS AMC Yellow Ticket: $9 (reg: $12.00) AMC Small Drink: $4.50 (reg: $5.00) AMC Small Popcorn: $5 (reg: 6.00) Regal Premiere Ticket: $9.75 (reg: $12)
in Fairfax, VA. Show times: $19.00
22 March at 1900
Show times: $25.00
23 March at 1100, 1500, 1900 24 March at 1300 30 March at 1500 & 1900 31 March at 1300 Tickets must be purchased by 8 March
SMART DESTINATION EXPLORER PASS
Choose multiple attractions for one low price! Smart Destination tickets are available for multiple locations in the U.S.A., including Washington D.C. and Hawaii. We also have London, Paris, Dublin, Cancun and Dubai!
MARYLAND ZOO & NATIONAL AQUARIUM
Baltimore Aquarium AD: $28 (reg: $34.95) Baltimore Aquarium Child: $21 (reg: $21.95 Baltimore Aquarium Regal Premiere Ticket: $9.75 (reg: $12)
WALT DISNEY WORLD & DISNEYLAND MILITARY SALUTE
Disney World 4-Day Military Park Hopper: $238.75 (Gate Price: $256.67) Disneyland 3-Day Military Park Hopper: $174.75 (Gate Price: $178.00)
Visit our ITT office for more promotional ticket prices. Valid dates 1 January - 21 December 2019.
Library Closed: Sundays
Tuesday Tot Time
Tuesday from 1030-1200 Ages infant-preschool.
Base Library
When the weather outside is frightful, come inside and play with this seasonal playgroup in a safe and fun environment in the Community Commons indoor playground.
Game Club
301.981.6454 JointBaseAndrewsLibrary andrewsbaselibrary@gmail.com
2 and 16 Mar.; 6 and 20 Apr. 1300-1800 | Ages 10 & Up and Families Welcome.
StoryTime
Monday at 1730 Wednesday at 1030
March
Join us each week for a special, interactive learning time involving ageappropriate themed stories, crafts and activities.
EFMP Sensory StoryTime
18 Mar. and 15 Apr. 1700-1830 (Stories at 1730)
Woman’s History Month 1-31 Mar. During the month of March, come in and learn about the amazing accomplishments of women through history
Participate in our safe, fun, and inclusive StoryTime designed for children across a spectrum of disabilities and needs. Activities and crafts have been adapted to include interactive sensory time, smooth transactions, toys, and more!
Meet new people and play a variety of games. Board games, table top-roleplaying, war games and more.
Creative Writing Club
9 and 23 Mar.;13 and 27 Apr. 1100 - 1200 | Ages 13 & Up
What you can expect: Honing your craft and taking your writing to the next level, learning the next steps once you've finished a piece, listening to guest speakers and attending events to round out your skills.
Kids’ Creative Writing Club 9 and 23 Mar.;13 and 27 Apr. 1000 - 1100 | Ages 7 & Up Kids’ Writing Club is an
Computer Room closes 30 minutes before the rest of the library.
opportunity for younger patrons to get to know the craft of creative writing. Whether already familiar or brand new to writing, this club has something for everyone.
Crafternoon
9 Mar. (St.Patrick’s Day Themed) 13 Apr. (Spring Themed) 1330 - 1600 | Ages 5 & Up Love Pinterest? Then you'll love Crafternoon! Tables of crafts broken down by age so everyone can spend the afternoon crafting away. Best of all, this fun event is always free!
Special Events
Retiree Activity Info Session
7 Mar.; 4 Apr.| 1500-1800
S.T.E.M. Saturday and LEGO Club
23 Mar; 27 Apr. | 1300-1600
Come explore all things science, technology, engineering, and math! We'll have hands-on activities, S.T.E.M. kits to stimulate your brain and imagination, with a featured theme each month. We’ll also be kicking off our LEGO club, with a featured theme and building challenge. LEGOs provided so please leave your own at home.
Members from the JBA Retiree Activities Office are present each month to provide information and answers to patrons regarding retirement. No appointments necessary.
ComputerEase Class
9 Mar.; 27 Apr. | 1400-1600 Registration Required. Call 301-981-6454 to register. Hands-on technology instruction from knowledgeable tech guides.
Knowledge Bites: Library Lunch-Ins 12 and 26 Mar.; 23 Apr. 1100-1200
Spend your lunch break learning sought-after skills you can use in your everyday life at work and at home! Food is provided.
St.Patrick’s Day StoryTime
11 Mar. | 1730; 13 Mar. | 1030
The library has turned green! Come celebrate the rich cultural hertiage of Ireland with us through fun stories, felt board activities, songs, and a craft.
Reader's Wing Book Club 7 Mar.; 4 Apr. | 1830 -1930
Join us each month for lively discussion with fellow book lovers. No sign-up needed, just bring your thoughts! Check the library's Facebook page for the book of the month, provided by the library’s Interlibrary Loan Program.
National Poetry Month 1-30 Apr.
From William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to Rupi Kaur’s Milk and Honey and everything in between, this April we’re displaying our poetry collection and encouraging you to create your own with spine poetry. Stop in this month to learn more and participate in our poetry workshops during our creative writing clubs.
Visit ODR for all of your GEar and outdoor rental needs!
Monday - Friday: 1000 -1700 Closed: Weekends and Federal Holidays
Trip includes transportation
16 March
Deployed Affected Eligible:
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
Deployed-affected and dependent restricted assigned military members and their family members.
30 March
Rock Climbing Road Trip
13 April
(SAP) Single Airman Eligible:
Intro to Mountain Biking
Active Duty or Reserve
27 April
Hiking Tour: Winter Please call ODR for more details.
RecOn Eligible:
Active Duty or Reserve enlisted member and their family members.
enlisted member without a spouse.
THE 11TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON AND JOINT BASE ANDREWS CHAPEL PRESENTS:
BUNNIES & EGGS 20 APRIL 1100-1400
FIELD BESIDE OUTDOOR RECREATION & MILITARY & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER ON MENOHER DRIVE
OVER 100,000 EGGS!
1 MILE RUN STARTING AT 1030 HAY RIDE FROM 1100-1300
GAMES, BOUNCY HOUSES, PETTING ZOO, FACE PAINTING, A VISIT FROM THE EASTER BUNNY, EGG HUNT AND MORE! CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY COMMONS FACEBOOK PAGE AS MORE INFORMATION COMES. ANDREWSCAC
Adult Easter Egg Hunt 20 April The Courses at Andrews
1700 Patio Check-in | 1800: Putting Contest Egg hunt immediately following conclusion of the putting contest. Complimentary refreshments available. For more information please call 301-736-4887 x300
21 April 1200-1600 Freedom Hall Dining Facility Holiday Meals open to active duty, dependents, retired military, reservists, guard members and DoD civilians. Cash only.
VISIT OUR WEBSITES
thecoursesatandrews.com smokehouse54.com
See page 13 for information about our Adult Easter Egg Hunt!
Arbor Day Spring Opener 27 April 0730 Shotgun Start
18 hole individual stroke play. $30 per person entry fee includes cart and post tournament buffet. At the conclusion of play, join us in a tree planting Arbor Day celebration in honor of the winners. For more details and to sign-up call 301.736.4887 x 103.
FREEDOM HALL DINING FACILITY Bldg. 1628 Colorado Ave.
UTA WEEKENDS
301.981.5303
459th: 2-3 March; 6-7 April Navy: 9-10 March; 6-7 April 113th:16-17 March; 6-7 April
*Upcoming Meals
6 March: Mongolian BBQ 7 March: Italian Meal 14 March: Southern Meal 18 March: St.Patrick’s Day Meal 20 March: Mongolian BBQ 21 March: German Meal 28 March: Cajun Meal
21 April 1200-1600 Holiday Meals open to active duty, dependents, retired military, reservists, guard members and DoD civilians. Cash only.
3 April: Mongolian BBQ 4 April: Asian Meal 11 April: Spanish Meal 17 April: Mongolian BBQ 18 April: Italian Meal 25 April: Southern Meal
*Only Open to Active Duty Enlisted Personnel. Cash Only.
FITNESS CENTERS GROUP EXERCISE April Incentive 1-30 April
Aerobics - Program includes classes provided by Zumba, Spin, Tone & Sculpt and Pilates. Earn an incentive prize when you attend 10 group exercise classes in April.
GET FIT STAY FIT Incentive Program
TACTICAL FITNESS CENTER
See the front desk for more details.
EASt FITNESS CENTER
Mardi Gras 5K 5 March | 0700
Wear your favorite green item or outfit to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
Crazy Hat 5K 3 April | 0700
5K SERIES
Earn points while you workout and gain incentives year round! Track your points per class or 60 minute session and earn rewards for your efforts. Group Exercise Class: 15 pts Cardio: 10 pts Strength Training: 10 pts FIP (Military Personnel Only: 20 pts *Points will be 1/2 for each 30 minutes session.
24-hour unmanned fitness available at both the East and Tactical FItness Centers. See the front desk for details and to register your CAC.
Frozen t-shirt contest held in conjuction with prizes to be awarded. Wear your Mardi Gras best and earn some beads!
St. Patrick’s 5K 13 March | 0700
FUN
January - December
Runners are encouraged to wear their oldest, wildest, or strangest hat! Frozen t-shirt contest held in conjuction with prizes to be awarded.
INTRAMURAL
1 April-11 June
1700-2000
Open to all military assigned to Joint Base Andrews and their family members and DoD civilians with DoD ID Cards 18 and above. Games will be played Mon-Thurs at 1700, 1800, and 1900 at the Tactical Fitness Center.
FITNESS CLASSES Check out www.andrewsfss.com/fitness/schedule.html for any changes to the schedule.
MONDAY
Tuesday
0600: Cycle (Spin)
0530: HIIT/FIP 0600: Tone & Sculpt
wednesday 0600: Cycle (Spin) 0600: Combat Fitness
Thursday
friday
0530: HIIT/FIP
0600: Cycle (Spin)
saturday
0800: Cycle (Spin) 0900: Tone & Sculpt 0930: Mommy & Me
0900: Pilates 0930: Mommy & Me
1200: Cycle (Spin)
0930: Mommy & Me
0900: Cycle (Spin) 1000: Zumba 1000: Filipino Martial Arts
1230: Tactical Fitness Class
1600: Combat Fitness 1700: Combat Fitness 1730: Step Class
1830: Cycle (Spin)
1730: Yoga
1800: Zumba
1700: Yoga 1830: Cycle (Spin)
Fitness classes are affected by Federal Holidays. Times and classes are subject to change.
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Spring Break Registration is now open through 29 March. Please submit your application at www.militarychildcare.com. Activities to include: organized games, science experiments, arts & crafts, academic based field trips, fun and more. Summer Day Camp Registration is now open through 26 April. Please submit your application at www.militarychildcare.com.
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TRIPLE PLAY CAMP
15-19 April | Time: TBD | Ages 7 -15
Operation Megaphone Teen Lock-In 26-27 April | 2100-0600 Ages 13-18
$15 members; $20 non-members
Sign-up at the front desk. An overnight adventure of fun, games, and more!
Encouraging all interested parents from Youth Programs (Sports, Membership, School-Age) to attend to provide comments, suggestions and support to the operations of the Youth Center.
2019 Baseball Registration
Kids Fun Night
Youth Center will be closed during the day for this special event.
Monthly YC/SAC Parent Advisory Board Meetings
26 March & 30 April | 1645-1745
A variety of fun-filled sporting activities to include; workouts, basketball drills, and much more. Sign-ups to begin 4 March. Limited slots available. For more information contact Sports Director at 301-981-5636. Cost is $20.00 per youth. Must be members of the Youth Center
23 March |1800-2300 Ages 5-12; $30 per child Take a break parents! Dinner will be served during this event hosted by the Keystone Club. Call the Youth Center to register. Payment is due at the time of registration. Immunization records are required. Weather permitting.
Parent Involvement
29 March Mystery Readers; parents are invited to dress like a character and read a favorite book. Month of April Month of the Military Child activities.
Register until 29 March. Program is open to dependents of military, DoD civilians, and base contractors. Programs include Start Smart Baseball for ages 3-4, Tee Ball ages 5-6, Machine Pitch for ages 7-8, and Youth Pitch for ages 9-12. Requirements to register for any sport are: Dance, Piano, Gymnastics and Taekwondo are offered at the Youth Center. Enroll your child today!
-Registration Fee (Call YC for more details) -Physical Exam (within the last year) -Current Flu Shot
Contact the Youth Center for more details on registration and game schedules.
Mother & Daughter Gala 3 May
$20 for mother and 1 daughter $25 for mother and 2 or more daughters. Registration will start 1 April at the Youth Center. More details will be posted on the JBA Youth Center Facebook.
Child Development Centers CDC #1 Bldg. 4575 Virginia Ave. 301.981.3055/3035
CDC #2 Bldg. 4783 San Antonio Blvd. 301.981.3323/3324
CDC #3 (JP Hoyer) Bldg. 3725 Fetchet Ave. 240.857.3458/3197
CDC Parent Involvement -March Mystery Readers (Drop Everything and Read Campaign) March 8: CDC #1 March 15: CDC #2 March 22: JP Hoyer
Check with your child’s Child Development Center or the Youth Center for a calendar of activities for the month of April to celebrate military kids!
Family Child Care The Family Child Care Program is looking for individuals who wish to become childcare providers in base housing. If you are interested in caring for children while building your own business, please contact the Family Child Care Office at 301-981-2123 for more information about upcoming free training opportunities.
Military & Family Support Center Bldg. 1191 Menoher Drive 301.981.7087
Employment Readiness
Resume Development 101 7 March | 0900-1200
Workshop discusses the resume process and is designed to help customers organize their experience and skills to begin creating a professional private-sector resume. Workshop designed for anyone with a current DoD ID card.
Heartlink: Spouse Orientation 28 March | 0830-1430
This spouse orientation is geared towards spouses who have been married to an Air Force member 5 years or less, but is open to all. This is a great opportunity to increase knowledge of the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, protocols and available programs. Meet new spouses while learning about the Air Force life.
Eat, Learn, Grow: Understanding Grief 5 April | 1130-1230
Lunch and Learn - Interviewing Skills
Participants will be able to enjoy this resiliency and self-improvement workshop.
Discuss some helpful and unhelpful interview behavior.
Relocation Assistance
10 Steps to a Federal Job
11 & 25 March | 0800-1500
15 March | 1200-1300
4 April | 0900-1500
Based on the book “Ten Steps to Federal Resume” by Kathryn Troutman. Learn to navigate the USAJOBS website and analyze job annoucements. Receive tips on how to create a federal resume.
Lunch and Learn - LinkedIn 12 April | 1200-1300
Learn to leverage and build your virtual image using LinkedIn as well as receive tips on how to build a robust network of connections.
Personal and Work Life
Eat, Learn, Grow: Coping Strategies for the Uncertainties of Life 1 March | 1130-1230
This personal and work life workshop aims to build resiliency and enhance quality of life.
Welcome to Andrews
Required base orientation for new military personnel. Spouses and civilians are encouraged to attend. Location is at the Community Commons.
Transition Assistance
Pre-Seperation/Retirement Counseling
Every Wednesday | 0800-1100
This mandatory briefing must be completed at least 90 days prior to your separation/retirement date; highly encouraged to attend up to 12 months before separation and up to 24 months before retirement.
Capstone
Every Thursday | 0800-1100
Mandatory for all seperating/retiring personnel and should be accomplished no later than 90 days prior to discharge.
Retirement Benefits Briefing
1 March & 5 April | 0900-1100
Mandatory for all separating/retiring personnel and should be accomplished no later than 90 days prior to discharge.
Career Exploration and Training Track 4-5 March | 0800-1600
Two-day course for members selecting the Technical Training Track. Addresses topics such as selecting a reputable career and technical training school, the application process, how to use certification finder Web tools and other internet resources to identify licensed occupations, and a military occupational code translator.
Disabled Transition Assistance Program 8 March & 5 April | 0800-0900
Briefing provides specialized information about the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program (VR&E)
TAP GPS - 5 Day Workshop
11-15, 25-29 March & 8-12, 22-26 April 0800-1630
Mandatory Transition briefing to include Overview, Finance, Dept. of Labor Employment workshop and VA Benefits Briefing I & II. Attire is civilian business casual. Spouses are encouraged to attend. All must register.
VA Benefits Briefing I & II
19 March & 16 April | 0800-1600
Mandatory for members claiming exemption from attending the DoD/AF day and Dept. of Labor Employment workshop. Call the M&FSC for exempted categories.
VA Woman’s Health Transition Training
21 March & 30 April | 0830-1600
This course will provide you with a deeper understanding of the woman’s health services available to you within the VHA health care system. The session will be interactive, with opportunities to personalize content, and will be led by a female veteran.
Financial Readiness
Improve Your Credit Score with Money Habitudes 20 March | 1200-1330
Using money habitudes, attendees will learn components of their credit report, calculation and impact of credit score, strategies for improving/building credit, monitoring credit, and debt reduction.
First Duty Station Officer’s Briefing
28 March | 1230-1400
All Officers reporting to their First Duty Station (FDS) are required to receive financial readiness training within 90 days of arrival. Attending this briefing completes this mandate.
Financial Literacy Series 2 3 April | 1200-1300
Financial Literacy Month is observed in April 2019. National Financial Literacy Month is recognized in an effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach individuals how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits.
Thrift Savings Plan/Retirement 24 April | 1200-1430
Attendees will learn about Participant Eligibility, Establishing Your TSP Account; Starting, Changing, and Stopping Your Contributions; Contribution Allocations; Inter-fund Transfers; Beneficiaries; TSP Loans, and more.
Exceptional Family Member - Family Support
Transition Planning for Students w/Autism & Dev. Disabilities 7 March | 1200-1400
This briefing will provide information on the requirements of the transition process under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
S.T.O.M.P. Training
28-29 March | 0800-1500
Specialized Training of Military Parents willl host a 2-day workshop offering parent-directed training which provides information and training about laws, regulations, and resources for military parents of children with special needs.
Spring Opener with ODR 27 April | 1000-1400
Join the M&FSC and ODR for a day of fun and great information, as we highlight family related resources and showcase Outdoor Recreation equipment.
PRESIDENTIAL INN Bldg 1380 California Ave.
301.981.4614
MAKING A RESERVATION
Military members who are PCSing can reserve rooms at any time and stay up to 30 days if space is available. Space-A reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance, depending on the base occupancy; Space-A reservations for TLF can only be made up to 30 days in advance depending on the base occupancy. Rooms may be used for higher priority lodging guests as required by the Joint Base Andrews mission. In this event, guests will be referred to off base hotels; priority one guests will be given a letter of non-availability.
ROOM RATES Visitors Quarters (VQs) Distinguished Visitors Quarters Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF) Limited Pet Friendly Room ~ additional $10.00 per night
$70 $79 $77 $77
Visit dodlodging.net for reservations not related to group rates. “pre-loaded” controlled spending account travel card, please ensure you contact your unit’s Resources Advisor (RA) to load additional funding on your travel card, if required, prior to your checkout. If you cannot load additional funding prior to departure, contact the lodging manager.
FSS DIRECTORY AND HOURS OF OPERATION CHILD &YOUTH SERVICES
Central Registration & FCC Bldg 4575 Virginia Ave. 301.981.9981/9982 Tuesday & Thursday 1000-1300 Monday, Wednesday & Friday By Appointment CDC #1 Bldg 4575 Virginia Ave. 301.981.3055/3035 Monday-Friday
Military Personnel
CAC/ID Card, Customer Service, Career Development, Force Management & Deployment Readiness
Bldg 1414 Arkansas Rd. Rm 4 301.981.1776/5922 0615-1745
CDC #2 Bldg 4783 San Antonio Blvd. 301.981.3323/3324 Monday-Friday 0615-1745 CDC # 3 (JP Hoyer) Bldg 3725 Fetchet Ave. 240.857.3458/3197 Monday-Friday
Military & Family Support Center Bldg 1191 Menoher Dr. 301.981.7087 Monday-Friday 0730-1630 Thursdays 0730-1430
Closed every second & fourth Thursday each month
COMMUNITY COMMONS
Bldg 1442 Concord Ave. 301.981.4041 Indoor Playground Monday-Saturday
0615-1745
Youth Center Bldg 4700 Yuma Rd. 301.981.5636 Office & School-Age Program Monday-Friday 0600-1800 Teen Programs Monday-Friday 1500-1900 Tween Programs (ages 9-12) Monday-Friday 1600-1900
MILITARY RESOURCES
Education & Training Center Bldg 1413 Arkansas Rd.Rm 100 301.981.6377 Monday-Wednesday & Friday 0730-1600 Thursday 0900-1600
0700-2000
Information, Tickets & Tours Monday-Friday 1000-1800 Saturday 1000-1400 Library 301.981.6454 Monday & Thursday Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
1000-1800
Meeting Rooms Monday-Saturday Sunday
0730-2000 Closed
1000-2000
DINING
The Club at Andrews Bldg 1889 Arnold Ave. 301.568.3100 Sunday & Monday
Closed
Cashier’s Cage Tuesday & Wednesday Thursday & Friday Saturday Hangar One Friday Tatum’s Lounge Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lunch Buffet Wednesdays & Fridays
1100-2000 1100-2200 1200-2000 1600-2100 1100-1900 1600-2000 1100-2300 1500-2400 1000-2000 1100-1330
Freedom Hall Dining Facility Bldg 1628 Colorado Ave. 301.981.6516 Monday-Friday Breakfast 0530-0800 Carry Out 0800-0900 Lunch 1100-1300 Carry Out 1300-1430 Dinner 1600-1800 Carry Out 1800-1930 Midnight Meal 2300-0030 Saturday-Sunday Brunch 0700-1200 Supper 1430-1730 Carry Out 1800-2100 Midnight Meal 2300-0030
RECREATION & LEISURE
The Courses at Andrews Bldg 4442 Virginia Avenue 301.981.4653 Open Dawn til Dusk East Fitness Center (EFC) Bldg 3705 Fetchet Ave. 301.981.1610 Monday-Friday 0600-1400 Unmanned Fitness Open 24/7
Tactical Fitness Center (TFC) Bldg 1444 Concord Ave. 301.981.7101/7102 Monday-Friday 0430-2100 Saturday 0700-1500 Sunday Closed Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Bldg 1235 Menoher Dr. 301.981.4109/5663 Monday-Friday 1000-1700 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Presidential Inn Bldg 1380 California Ave. 301.981.4614 Open 24/7 including Holidays NAF Human Resource Bldg 1602 Brookley Ave. Rm 161 301.981.5614 Monday-Friday 0830-1530 Closed every fourth Thursday each month
All facilities are closed on weekends, AFDW Family Days and federal holidays unless otherwise noted. Holiday hours are available at andrewsfss.com. All emergency closures due to facility maintenance or weather will be available at facebook.com/AndrewsFSS.
•First Friday Social •Eat, Learn, Grow: Coping Strategies for the Uncertainties of Life •Retirement Benefits Briefing
•StoryTime
•Airman Higher Ed. •Tot Time • Mardi Gras 5K
•StoryTime
•Pre-separation Counseling
•Career Exploration and Training Track
•Reader’s Wing
•Creative
Book Club
•Retiree Activity
Info Session
•Resume Development
•Game Club
•Disabled Transition Assistance Program
Writing Club •Crafternoon •ComputerEase Class
•Capstone
•Transition Training for Students with Autism
•St.Patrick’s
Day StoryTime
•Member Mug
Tuesday
•Welcome to Andrews
•GI Bill Briefing
Workshop
•Knowledge Bites
•TAP GPS - 5 Day
•Tot Time
•A Night of
Magic with Jason Michaels •StoryTime
•Capstone
•Lunch & Learn Interviewing Skills
• St.Patrick’s Day 5K
•Game Club •Intro to
Outdoor Rock Climbing
•Pre-separation Counseling
•EFMP StoryTime •St.Patrick’s
Day Meal
•Career Skills
Program •Tot Time
•VA Benefits Brief
Wednesdays
•StoryTime
•Pre-separation Counseling
•Airman Higher Ed.
•Creative
Writing Club
•Capstone
•VA Woman’s Health Transition Training
•S.T.E.M Saturday
& Lego Club
•Kids Fun Night
•Improve Your Credit Score
Key:
Library Community Commons M&FSC Fitness Centers Outdoor Recreation Golf Course Youth Center DFAC Education & Training The Club
•Wine Down
•StoryTime •Welcome to Andrews
•TAP GPS - 5 Day Workshop
•Tot Time
•StoryTime •T-GPS Education Track
•Pre-separation Counseling
•Heartlink
•Capstone •First Duty Officer Briefing
•Art & Sip •Deadline
for Baseball Registration •Parent Involvement
•S.T.O.M.P. Training
•Rock Climbing
Road Trip
It’s month of the Military Child! See your child’s CDC or YC for a list of activities!
•Group Exercise
April Incentive
•Airman Higher Ed.
•Crazy Hat 5K •Pre-seperation/ Retirement Counseling •Financial Literacy Series 2
•Intramural
Volleyball Starts
•Reader’s Wing
Book Club •Retiree Activity Info Session
•10 Steps to a Federal Job
•Capstone •StoryTime
•TAP GPS - 5 Day
•GI Bill Briefing •Tot Time
•StoryTime
•Capstone
•Pre-seperation/ Retirement Counseling
Workshop
•First Friday •Eat, Learn, Grow: Understanding Grief
•Game Club
•Baltimore
•Spring
•Retirement Benefits Briefing •Disabled Transition Assistance Program Aquarium Trip
•Lunch & Learn: LinkedIn
Crafternoon
•Into to Mountain
Biking
National Library Week •Commissioning
•EFMP StoryTime •Tot Time •VA Benefits Brief
Briefing
•StoryTime •Pre-seperation/ Retirement Counseling
•Airman Higher Ed.
•Bunnies &
•Capstone
Eggs •Game Club •Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Triple Play Camp •StoryTime •Easter Holiday
Meal
•TAP GPS - 5 Day Workshop
•Tot Time •Knowledge
Bites: Library Lunch-Ins
Key:
Library Community Commons M&FSC Fitness Centers Outdoor Recreation Golf Course Youth Center DFAC Education & Training The Club
•Art & Sip •StoryTime
•Tot Time
•StoryTime •Pre-seperation/ Retirement Counseling •Thrift Savings Plan/ Retirement
•Creative
•Capstone
Writing Club
•Operation
Megaphone Teen Lock-In
•S.T.E.M Saturday
& LEGO Club •ComputerEase Class •Hiking Tour: Winter •Spring Fling •Arbor Day Spring Opener