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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Military Personnel Flight The Club at Andrews The Courses at Andrews Community Commons Information, Tickets, Tours Base Library Outdoor Recreation AF Photo Contest Air Show Dining Facility Fitness Centers Youth Center Child Development Centers Education & Training The Presidential Inn Military & Family Support Center FSS Directory May Calendar June Calendar
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Military Personnel Flight
1414 Arkansas Rd Rm 4, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 Customer Support Section-301.981.4141
Customer Hours: 0730-1600/uasf.11fss.cs@mail.mil CAC, ID Cards, & DEERS (Appointment Only)
https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=462
Customer Development Section-301.981.1776
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 Passports/usaf.11fss.passports@mail.mil Mass Brief (Walk-in) Mon & Wed at 1300 Promotions/usaf.11fss.promotions@mail.mil Retentions/usaf.11fss.retentions@mail.mil Mass Brief w/Article 137 (Walk-in): Tue & Thu at 1000 Retirement & Separations/usaf.11fss.retsep@mail.mil Out-processing (Appointment Only): Mon, Wed, & Fri at 1000
Force Management Section-301.981.1776
Customer Hours: 0830-1530/usaf.11fss.fm@mail.mil
Installation Personnel Readiness Section-301.981.1776 Customer Hours: 0830-1530/usaf.11fss.ipr@mail.mil
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Complimentary Golf is now available for all Active Duty Members E-1 to E-4 at The Courses at Andrews! Memorial Holiday Weekend Commanders Cup Golf Tournament 25-27 May 54 Hole Individual Stroke Play Championship $75 per person entry which includes riding cart on Sunday & Monday, post tournament buffet and awards (non-members would be required to pay daily green fees as well)
Saturday-Tee Times, Sunday & Monday 0730 shotgun start Register in the Golf Pro Shop. For more information, call 301-736-4887 x300. Mixed Foursome Couples Golf Tournament Saturday, June 22 1300 shotgun start; $40 per couple entry fee Sign up as a twosome or foursome Entry fee includes: Cart, post tournament dinner and awards
(non-members would be required to pay daily green fees as well)
Register in the Golf Pro Shop. For more information, call 301-736-4887 x300. www.andrewsfss.com
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Community Commons
New York City Bus Trip 4 May | 0630-2430
Join us on a bus trip to the Big Apple! Relax and let us take the wheel! For $60 a person, you and your family can enjoy a day trip to and from Times Square. Bus departs from the Community Commons parking lot promptly at 0630 and returns around midnight.
Bldg 1442 Concord Ave. 301.981.4041 /AndrewsCAC
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Tickets can be purchased at the ITT desk.
1 June | 1000-1300
$
30
erials, Includes all art mat and wine. light refreshments
17 May (Cancelled) 28 June 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.
Sell, buy or trade items here at the Commons! $10 to rent a table or $5 to bring your own (includes coat racks)
Registration is at ITT. (Must register at least a week in advance).
Ocean City Bus Trip 15 June | 0800-2300
Join us on a trip to Ocean City, Maryland. Stroll the boardwalk, indulge in a slice of Dough Roller Pizza, or Thrashers famous boardwalk fries, visit the wild horses at Assateague Island and listen to the sound of the gulls as you relax on the beach. Cost is $45 per person.
For details, contact the JBA ITT office. For eligible patrons only
Baltimore Orioles Washington Nationals
Located inside the Community Commons!
TICKETS
Bldg 1442 Concord Ave. 301.981.4041 /AndrewsCAC *Tickets are subject to availability and are non-refundable.
BUSCH GARDENS, VIRGINIA ITT Price Gate Price Adult Child
$49.25 $41.75
$85 $75
HERSHEY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA ITT Price Gate Price
Adult (9-54) Junior (3-8) Senior (55-69)
$48 $40 $40
Please order tickets 5 days prior to the game you want! Exact seat location will not be known until tickets are received.
$69.80 $47.80 $47.80
SIX FLAGS, MARYLAND 1 Day
KINGS DOMINION, VIRGINIA ITT Price Gate Price
1 Day Meal Voucher Gold Season Pass
$39.25 $17.50 $83
$70 $20 $122
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Regular Season Pass Gold Season Pass Meal Voucher Parking Pass Special Events
ITT Price Gate Price $41.25
$77.14
$62.25
$139.99
$72.25
$199.99
$15.75 $17.50 $32.50
$17 $20 $77.14
April 6, 7, 13-22, 27 & 28 May 18 June 29 - 7 July
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!
Baltimore Orioles Ticket Prices vary based on Value, Classic, Select, Prime, or Elite games. Visit ITT for a detailed list of games and prices.
Washington Nationals Tickets Per Person
INFIELD BASELINE RESERVED LF/RF CORNER LF/RF MEZZANINE UPPER GALLERY
$70.25 $58.25 $41.00 $33.50 $16.25
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Base Library 301.981.6454 JointBaseAndrewsLibrary andrewsbaselibrary@gmail.com
Library Closed: Sundays 24-27 May Closed for Memorial Day
Computer Room closes 30 minutes before the rest of the library.
May
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Celebrate the diverse heritage of Asian Pacific Americans and their contributions to the military together at the library this month.
StoryTime
Monday at 1730; Wednesday at 1030
Join us each week for a special, interactive learning time involving age-appropriate themed stories, crafts and activities.
EFMP Sensory StoryTime
20 May (Bug Theme) and 17 June (Dinosaur Theme) 1700-1830 (Stories at 1730)
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, toys, and more!
Kids’ Creative Writing Club 11 May; 8 and 22 June 1000 - 1100 | Ages 7 & Up
Kids’ Writing Club is an 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
8 June (Father’s Day) 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!
Game Club
Volunteer Orientation
Meet new people and play a variety of games. Board games, table top-roleplaying, war games and more.
Love the Library? Come attend our orientation and learn how you can become part of our library team and make a difference in your base community. Please fill out an application prior to attending the orientation.
4 and 18 May; 1, 15, 29 June 1300-1800 | Ages 10 & Up and Families Welcome.
Creative Writing Club
11 May; 8 and 22 June 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.
1 June 1600-1800 | Ages 12 & Up
Reader's Wing Book Club 2 May; 6 June | 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.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM It’s that time of year again! A time when we celebrate reading all summer long through fun programs and prizes! Be sure to register and join in the fun! For kids, teens, and adults!
Kick-Off Party
Community Commons Ballroom 15 June | 1200-1500 The Summer Reading Program is kicking off and every one is invited to participate! Be sure to register with Beanstack to log your reading to win prizes!
June
Pride Month
Retiree Activity Info Session 9 May; 13 June| 1500-1800
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
11 May; 29 June | 1400-1600
Registration Required. Call 301-981-6454 to register. Hands-on technology instruction from knowledgeable tech guides.
www.andrewsfss.com
This month we remember the Stonewall Inn Rebellion from 1969 and the political, cultural, military, and historical achievements the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community has made. We use pride month to celebrate LGBT+ authors and works of literature and to increase our societal acceptance recognition of these works and authors.
Special Events
Comic Book Day: Design a Comic Book 4 May | 1500-1800
KABOOM! POW! This Saturday, spend a fun-filled Comic Book Day designing your very own comic book with all supplies provided.
Summer Movie Series: Spider Man: Into the Spiderverse 21 June | 1800-1900 Community Commons Ballroom
The Summer Movie Series is having a free showing of Spiderman’s: Into the Spiderverse and everyone is invited! Dont miss out! Popcorn will be provided!
Madden NFL 19 Video Game Tournament 29 June | 1400-1700
Get your game on with an epic tournament that’ll put your gaming skills to the test! Prizes to the top three! Food will be provided.
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Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 1000 -1700 Closed: Weekends and Federal Holidays
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Rent your summer gear with us Party tents, camping gear, lawn mowers, tables, chairs, fishing poles, moon bounces and much more!
OUTDOOR RECREATION
15 June
18 May
Women’s Intro to Rock Climbing at Carderock 0830-1600
Ages 13 and up. $55 per person Transportation & equipment included.
RecOn Eligible:
Active Duty or Reserve enlisted member and their family members.
1 June
Coastal Kayaking Chesapeake Lighthouse Tour 0830-1700
Ages 18 and up. $70 per person Transportation, equipment & a Panera lunch are included.
1 June
Tough Mudder (Haymarket, VA) 0830-1700
Ages 16 and up. $65 per person Transportation is not included. Participants will meet at the activity site.
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Overnight Backpacking at Annapolis Rocks 0830-1700
Ages 18 and up. $150 per person Transportation, equipment & food are included.
22 June (SAP) Single Airman Eligible:
Active Duty or Reserve enlisted member without a spouse.
Deployed Affected Eligible:
Deployed-affected and dependent restricted assigned military members and their family members.
Charter Fishing at Chesapeake Beach 0600-1200 Ages 5 and up. $55 per person Mate tip and equipment is included. Transportation is not included.
29 June
Jug Bay Kayaking Tour 0730-1700
Ages 12 and up. $70 per person Transportation, equipment, and a Panera lunch is included.
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Air Force 2019
PHOTO Contest
PHOTO CONTEST THEME IS
Life in Motion ELIGIBILITY The contest is open to eligible adults and children ages 6-17. SUBMISSIONS Participants can enter up to two images. Images may be of people, places or things, but must adhere to the theme “Life in Motion”. PRIZES Amazon gift cards awarded to the top three contestants in each category: 1st Place: $400, 2nd Place: $300, 3rd Place: $200 JUDGING Images will be judged by a panel of photography experts. Judges will select 1st through 3rd place for each category. CATEGORIES Adult Divisions (must be 18 years or older) Novice: Individuals who are new or inexperienced in the art of photography. Accomplished: Individuals who have higher levels of photography skills obtained through experience, training, or operates as a professional photographer.
Submit Photos: May 1–31 Photography Theme: Life in Motion Categories: Adults & Youth Prizes: Awarded in each category For more info go to: MyAirForceLife.com/Photo-Contest
Youth Divisions Teens: 13-17 Pre-teens: 9-12 Children: 6-8 HOW TO PREPARE SUBMISSIONS May 1-31 • Only online entries will be eligible • Files must be JPEG or JPG format • Original camera photo • Minimum file size 3MB. To enter go to http://www.MyAirForceLife. com/ Photo-Contest during contest period and follow instruction for submitting photographs.
Visit MyAirForceLife for official rules and information.
10 MAY: DOD FAMILY & STEM-M DAY
U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS
11-12 MAY: OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
U.S. AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS
9 AM TO 5 PM WWW.LEGENDSINFLIGHT.ORG
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FREEDOM HALL DINING FACILITY Bldg. 1628 Colorado Ave.
Enlisted Dining Facility Council Meeting will be 16 May from 0930-1030.
Special Meals*
5 May|1000-1300: Cinco de Mayo 27 May | 1000-1200: Memorial Day Meal 14 June | 1100-1300: Army Birthday Meal
Meals**
2 May: Hispanic Meal 9 May: Italian Meal 16 May: Asian Pacific Meal 23 May: Mediterranean Meal 30 May: Hispanic Meal 6 June: Italian Meal 13 June: Asian Pacific Meal 20 June: Mediterranean Meal 27 June: Hispanic Meal **Only Open to Active Duty Enlisted Personnel. Cash Only.
301.981.5303
*Holiday & special meals are open to active duty, dependents, retired military, reservists, guard members and DoD civilians. Cash only.
2nd Quarter Enlisted Birthday Meal 21 May | Begins at 1100
Join us and enjoy a FREE sit-down meal served by your Senior Leadership. We will have giveaways and birthday cake. Active duty and reservist service members (E-6 and below) with birthdays in April, May, June and one guest are invited to attend. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4EADA82CA7FE3-2ndquarter1
UTA Weekends:
4-5 May: 113th, 459th 18-19 May: Navy 8-9 June: Navy, 113th, and 459th 22-23 June: Navy
FITNESS CENTERS
Crazy Sock 5K 1 May | 0700
FUN
5K SERIES
TACTICAL FITNESS CENTER
EASt FITNESS CENTER
Frozen t-shirt contest held in conjuction with prizes to be awarded. Wear your oddest and funniest pair of socks!
Wingman 5K 5 June | 0700
Frozen t-shirt contest held in conjuction with prizes to be awarded. Bring a co-worker or a friend and run together to the finish line. 24-hour unmanned fitness available at both the East and Tactical FItness Centers. See the front desk for details and to register your CAC.
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
GET FIT STAY FIT See the front desk for more details.
Incentive Program January - December
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.
www.andrewsfss.com
DUATHLON 8 June | 0700
Events are held in immediate succession over various distances: 2.5K run, 20K bike, 2.5K run. Incentive prizes (gym bag, towel, drawstring bag, water bottle, and T-shirt) provided to all participants. Sign-up at the TFC.
Starts 3 June
Games will be played Mon-Thurs at 1700, 1800, and 1900 at the Tactical Fitness Center.
Starts 4 June
Matches are scramble format every Tuesday at 1400 with a shotgun start. Green fees are $25 per player, without a cart.
Open to all military assigned to JBA and their family members and DoD civilians with DoD ID Cards, 18 and above.
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Parent Involvement 24 May Exploring the 5 Senses 28 June Cultural Explorations
Monthly YC/SAC Parent Advisory Board Meetings
28 May & 25 June| 1645-1745
. ma Rd 700 Yu JBAYP Bldg. 4 4 5 9 /5 1.5636 301.98
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.
Dance, Piano, Gymnastics and Taekwondo are offered at the Youth Center. Enroll your child today!
8 June| 1000-1600 USO has teamed up with Youth Programs to offer a day of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) workshops for military dependents ages 9-14. Youth will discover the world of forensics, science, art, and more. Register at the Youth Center front desk. Deadline to register is 3 June.
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Passport to Manhood
Males Ages 11-14 Meetings held Tuesdays at 1645 Program that teaches and promotes responsibility, reinforce positive behavior and develop character in adolescent males.
SMART Girls
Females Ages 8-17 Meetings held every 2nd Tuesday-Thursday (by age group) 1630-1715 Program that helps girls develop and adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as well as acquire and maintain a positive self-concept, sound decision-making skills and mentor relationships.
Mother & Daughter Gala
JBA YOUTH SPORTS
The Great Gatsby
British Soccer Camp
The Club at Andrews 1889 Arnold Avenue
Ages 3-5 Camp: $85; 0800-0900 Ages 6-16 Camp #1: $134; 0900-1200 Ages 6-16 Camp #2: $134; 1300-1600 Ages 6-16 Full Day Camp: $190; 0900-1600
3 May | 1830-2100
Register at the Youth Center Front Desk Daughters ages 5-18 $20 for daughter & mom $25 for two or more daughters & mom
17-21 June
All camps are held at the Washington Field on Washington Drive. The camps are led by trained and certified coaches from Great Britain. Each participant receives a free soccer ball and t-shirt. All participants will need to bring shin guards, water, sunblock, snacks, and lunch for full-day campers. Registrations runs through 15 June. Registration will cost $10 extra after this day.
Baseball/Tee Ball/Machine Pitch/Youth Pitch Baseball games and Aquafina’s Pitch, Hit & Run Contest starting 4 May.
No games 25 May due to Memorial Day Observance
Father’s Day Weekend Events
1st Annual Father/Daughter Dance 14 June | 1830-2030 Youth Center Gym
Enjoy an evening of fun, entertainment, and dinner. See Youth Center for pricing.
5th Annual Father’s Day All-Star Basketball Shoot-out vs. Kids 15 June | 1330-1530
A fun, free day with dad to show off those basketball skills! Bring the entire family to show support and enjoy a cookout and music.
www.andrewsfss.com
Fall Sports Registration runs 3 June through 16 August!
Programs include: Flag Football, Cheerleading, Soccer and Start Smart Football. A current physical is required to register. Contact the YC if you’re interested in coaching!
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Child Development Centers CDC #1 Bldg. 4575 Virginia Ave. 301.981.3055/3035
CDC #2 Bldg. 4783 San Antonio Blvd. 301.981.3323/3324
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CDC #3 (JP Hoyer) Bldg. 3725 Fetchet Ave. 240.857.3458/3197
Family Child Care The Family Child Care Program is looking for individuals interested in becoming family child care 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.
Introducing
A Department of Defense (DoD) program that makes it easier to find the child and youth care your family needs. Just follow four simple steps. It’s that easy. STEP
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CREATE ACCOUNT
STEP
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SEARCH and REQUEST CARE
STEP
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MANAGE MY REQUESTS
To get started, visit: MilitaryChildCare.com
STEP
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UPDATE MY PROFILE
For questions/support, call: 855.696.2934
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.
Education & Training Bldg 1413 Arkansas Rd. Rm 100 301.981.6377/5733
Airman Higher Education Briefing
7 May & 4 June | Begins at 0800 16 May & 20 June | 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.
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.
T-GPS Education Track 21-22 May | 0800-1630
Education Track of the Military & Family Support Center’s transition program.
Career Skills Program Briefing 18 June | 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.
14 May & 11 June | 1300-1400
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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.
19 June| 1300-1400
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Military & Family Support Center Bldg. 1191 Menoher Drive 301.981.7087
Employment Readiness
Using Social Media in Your Job Search 2 May | 1000-1130
Learn to leverage and build your virtual image using your existing professional (and personal) connections, as well as receive tips on how to build a robust network of new connections.
Lunch and Learn - Spouse Employment 17 May | 1200-1300
Learn about resources available for military spouses looking for employment.
Resume Development 101 23 May | 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.
Lunch and Learn - Linked-In 7 June | 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.
10 Steps to a Federal Job 13 June | 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.
Personal and Work Life
Eat, Learn, Grow: Principles of Healthy Relationships & Marriage 3 May | 1130-1230
This personal and work life workshop aims to build resiliency and enhance quality of life.
Heartlink: Spouse Orientation 12 June | 0800-1430
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: Domestic Violence (Adult and Teens) Information 7 June | 1130-1230
Military OneSource, TMO, Finance, MPF, and more.
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.
Disabled Transition Assistance Program 3 May & 14 June| 0800-0900
Briefing provides specialized information about the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program (VR&E).
This personal and work life workshop aims to build resiliency and enhance quality of life.
Career Exploration and Training Track
Relocation Assistance
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.
Welcome to Andrews
6, 20 May & 10, 24 June | 0800-1500
Required base orientation for new military personnel. Spouses and civilians are encouraged to attend. Location is at the Community Commons.
Plan My Move
7 May | 0900-1200
Session will provide comprehensive moving information and links to Military Installations,
10 -11 June | 0800-1600
Retirement Benefits Briefing 14 June | 0900-1100
Mandatory for all separating/retiring personnel and should be accomplished no later than 90 days prior to discharge.
TAP GPS - 5 Day Workshop
Financial Readiness
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.
1 June | 1200-1330
13-17 May. 3-7, 17-21 June | 0800-1630
VA Benefits and Services
7, 28 May & 25 June | 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.
Entrepreneurship Track (Boots to Business) 20 May | 0800-1600
Two-day class where attendees will acquire the tools and knowledge needed to identify a business opportunity, draft a plan, and launch their enterprise. Spouses are encouraged to attend; all must register.
Plan! Spend! Save! with Money Habitudes
Develop a spending plan that works for you! Attendees will learn to set realistic financial goals, develop a spend plan that works, track expenses, strategies for paying off debt faster and meeting savings goals.
Improve Your Credit Score with Money Habitudes 26 June | 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.
must RSVP by 4 June through:
https://okm2019. checkappointments .com
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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
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 Military Personnel
CAC/ID Card, Customer Service, Career Development, Force Management & Deployment Readiness
Bldg 1414 Arkansas Rd. Rm 4 301.981.1776/5922
Closed every second & fourth Thursday each month
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
Thursday & Friday Saturday Hangar One Friday Tatum’s Lounge Tuesday & Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1100-2100 1100-2200 1100-1700 1600-2200 1500-2200 1500-2300 1400-2400 1300-1800
Library 301.981.6454 Monday & Thursday Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
1000-2000
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
1000-1800
RECREATION & LEISURE
Meeting Rooms Monday-Saturday Sunday
0730-2000 Closed
The Courses at Andrews Bldg 4442 Virginia Avenue 301.981.4653 Open Dawn til Dusk
Closed
East Fitness Center (EFC) Bldg 3705 Fetchet Ave. 301.981.1610 Monday-Friday 0600-1400 Unmanned Fitness Open 24/7
COMMUNITY COMMONS
Bldg 1442 Concord Ave. 301.981.4041 Indoor Playground Monday-Saturday
0615-1745
Cashier’s Cage Tuesday & Wednesday
0700-2000
Information, Tickets & Tours Monday-Friday 1000-1800 Saturday 1000-1400
DINING
The Club at Andrews
Bldg 1889 Arnold Ave. 301.568.3100 Sunday & Monday
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.
• Crazy Sock 5K
•Pre-separation Counseling
•StoryTime
•Using Social Media In Your Job Search •Reader’s Wing
Book Club
•Principles of Healthy Relationships & Marriage •Retirement Benefits Briefing •DTAP •Mother & Daughter
•Game Club
•Comic Book
Day
•New York Trip
Gala
•StoryTime •Welcome to Andrews
•Creative •Airman Higher Ed. •VA Benefits & Services •Plan My Move
•StoryTime
•Retiree Activity
Counseling
•Heartlink
Writing Club
•Crafternoon •ComputerEase
Info Session
•Pre-separation
Class
Air Show •StoryTime
•Member Mug Tuesday •G.I Bill Briefing
Air Show
•StoryTime
•Pre-separation Counseling
•First Duty Station
•Lunch & Learn Spouse Employment
Officer Training
TAP GPS - 5 Day Workshop
•EFMP StoryTime
•T-GPS Education Track •StoryTime
•Welcome to Andrews
•Pre-separation
•Entrepreneurship Track (Boots to Business)
Key:
Library Community Commons M&FSC Fitness Centers Outdoor Recreation Golf Course Youth Center DFAC Education & Training The Club
•Airman Higher Ed.
•StoryTime
Counseling
•Improve Your Credit Score
•StoryTime •VA Benefits & Services •T-GPS Education Track •Parent Advisory
Board Meeting
•Pre-separation Counseling
•Plan! Spend! Save!
•Resume Development 101
•Parent Involvement
•Game Club •Woman’s
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
•Game Club •Volunteer
Orientation
•Coastal Kayaking •Tough Mudder •Commons Bazaar
•Airman Higher Ed.
•StoryTime •Intramural
•Intramural
Softball Starts
Golf Starts
•StoryTime •Pre-seperation Counseling •Domestic Violence Information
•Creative •Reader’s Wing
Book Club
•Lunch & Learn: LinkedIn
Writing Club
•Crafternoon •Duathlon •STEAM Workshop
TAP GPS - 5 Day Workshop •StoryTime
•GI Bill Briefing •Career Exploration and Training Track
•StoryTime •Pre-seperation Counseling
•Welcome to Andrews
•Retiree Activity
Info Session
•10 Steps to a Federal Job
•Retirement Benefits Briefing •DTAP •Father & Daughter
Dance
•EFMP StoryTime
•StoryTime •Pre-seperation •Career Skills Counseling Program Briefing •Commissioning
•Summer •Airman Higher Ed.
Briefing TAP GPS - 5 Day Workshop British Soccer Camp
Movie Series Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse
Key:
Library Community Commons M&FSC Fitness Centers Outdoor Recreation Golf Course Youth Center DFAC Education & Training The Club
•Summer Reading
Kick-off Party
•Overnight
Backpacking
•Father’s Day
Basketball Shootout •Creative
Writing Club
•Charter fishing
•Operation KID Mode •All White
Comedy Show
•StoryTime •Welcome to Andrews
•Ocean City Trip •Game Club
•Game Club •VA Benefits & Services •Parent Advisory
Board Meeting
•Improve Your Credit Score •Pre-seperation Counseling
•Art & Sip •Parent Involvement
•ComputerEase
Class
•Madden NFL 19
Video Game Tournament
•Jug Bug Kayaking