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TABLE OF CONTENTS The Club at Andrews 4-5 Community Commons 6 Information, Tickets, Tours 7 Base Library 8-9 Art Contest 10 Outdoor Recreation 10-11 The Courses at Andrews 12 Dining Facility 13 Fitness Centers 14-15 Youth Center 16-17 Child Development Centers 18 Military & Family Support Center 19 EFMP 20 Voting Assistance 20 Military Personnel Section 20 Presidential Inn 21 Education & Training 21 FSS Facilities Directory 22 November Calendar 23 December Calendar 24
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ANDREWS
Bldg. 1889 Arnold Ave. 301.568.3100 Andrews AFB The Club at Andrews
First Friday Socials
2 November & 7 December 1500-1800
Join us for our monthly social! Enjoy drink and food specials held in Tatum’s Lounge.
Book The Club For Your Next Event! The Club has 5 banquet rooms that fit 25-400 people! We offer full service catering on and off site. Drop off and pick-ups are available. Hanger One Plan your banquet, wedding, party, meeting promotion, commander’s call and more with us. Friday: 1500-2000 (social hour) Contact The Club for more information. also available for events
Wednesdays & Fridays
Lunch Buffet in the Main Dining Room 1100-1330
Parties of 10 or more please call The Club for reservations.
Thursdays:
-Karaoke starts at 1900 -New Bar Menu Available from 1100-2300
NEW HOURS NEW BAR MENU & 16 DRAFT BEERS ON TAP
Fridays:
-DJ Entertainment -2nd Fridays Hottest Dance Party -5th Fridays Airman Night
Tuesday 1100-1900 Wednesday 1600-2000 Thursday 1100-2300 Friday 1500-2400 Saturday 1000-2000
New Lunch Menu in Tatum’s Lounge on Tuesday & Thursdays served ALL DAY! *parties of 10 or more please call for reservations.
Saturdays:
-Bar Breakfast from 1000-1300
Bldg 1442 Concord Ave. 301.981.4041 /AndrewsCAC
16 November & 14 December 1900-2200
$25 per person Includes all materials & a glass of wine. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Sign-up at the front desk.
21 December 1830-2030
$12 per parent/child (2 participants) Includes all materials Children can enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider in their PJs/slippers and decorate Christmas ornaments. Parents must stay with their children.
N E W Y O R K
17 November & 15 December Price: $50 each Time of Departure from the Community Commons: 0630 Time of Departure from New York: 2300 Customers can enjoy a day trip to New York City to enjoy Holiday festivities and shopping! Transportation is included.
Bldg. 1442 Concord Ave. 301.981.4041 AndrewsCAC
Visit our ITT desk for local ticket information & ticket purchases.
2018 White House Christmas Ornaments On Sale Now For $16.25 Each
Deck the halls in a dazzling display of lights, sights, and sounds for its inaugural holiday extravaganza with thrilling rides, shows, and attractions. Online special for general admission. Holiday in the Park debuts 23 November and will be available all weekends and select dates through 31 December. Contact ITT for more information.
We are sad to announce that The Landing Zone is now permanantly closed. Stay tuned and keep up on our Facebook page for future annoucements on what is to become of the space. We thank our loyal costumers for their dedicated service!
The Base Library Library Closed Sundays & Closed 10, 12, 22-24 November & 24, 25, 31 December & 1 January
Located inside the Community Commons on the second floor. Bldg. 1442 Concord Ave. 2nd floor 301.981.6454 JointBaseAndrewsLibrary andrewsbaselibrary@gmail.com StoryTime
Mondays | 1730 Wednesdays | 1030 Join us each week for a special, interactive learning time involving age-appropriate themed stories, crafts and activities.
Reader’s Wing Book Club
1 Nov.; 6 Dec. | 1830-1930 | Ages 18+ 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.
November: Native American Heritage Month
Come celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of Native Americans past and present by stopping by the library to discover our displays of materials and attending our themed StoryTimes. All are welcome! Check the JBA Library Facebook page for more details and to keep up-to-date with what’s new.
Game Club
3 & 17 Nov.; 15 Dec. | 1300-1800 | Families Meet new people and play a variety of games. Choose from board games, table top role-playing, war games and more.
Retiree Activity Info Session
8 Nov.; 6 Dec. | 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.
Creative Writing Club
8 & 22 Dec. | 1100-1200 | Ages 13+ 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
8 & 22 Dec. | 1000-1100 | Ages 7 & up Kid’s 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.
Fall Fun Day
30 Nov. | 1600-1800
Fall is in the air and nothing is better than a walk through the leaves in the crisp autumn air. Join us on a fall scavenger hunt then for an Autumn StoryTime complete with apple cider. What a great way to spend an afternoon.
Crafternoon
8 Dec. | 1330-1600 | Ages 5+ Love Pinterest? Then you’ll love Crafternoon! There will be tables of crafts broken down by age, so everyone can spend the afternoon crafting away. In November our theme will be Thanksgiving and in December our theme will be winter.
S.T.E.M. Saturday
24 Nov.; 22 Dec. | 1300-1600 Ages 8+ Come explore all things science, technology, engineering, and math! We’ll have hands on activities, and S.T.E.M. kits to stimulate your brain and imagination, with a featured theme each month.
Veteran’s Day Reception
International Games Day Extravaganza
8 Nov. | 1500-1700
Come into the library on 8 November for a celebration honoring our veterans, their sacrifices, and contributions. We will be providing a reception with refreshments and displaying highlights of the military collection, throughout the library.
17 Nov. | 1300-1800
Come one, come all to the library to celebrate international games day! Bring your favorite game or participate in a classic board game bash. We’ll be breaking out all the old favorites and highlighting a new classic as well.
Winter Wonderland 21 Dec. | 1600-1900
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas inside the Community Commons and there are so many fun things to do. Come build a mini gingerbread house, pin the nose on Rudolph, compete in holiday games, enter in the ugly sweater contest, build a faux snowman, listen to stories, and learn about winter holidays around the world! There’s even a rumor that a special Santa will be making a visit!
Indoor Skydiving in VA 10 Nov & 1 Dec 1000-1200
$20 RecOn ($60 non-RecOn) Experience the power of flight with iFly. Ages 3+ Transportation is provided.
HOLIDAY RENTALS
Pick up 21 December and return 2 January for a two day fee per item.
Check out our Facebook page for upcoming ski trips for the 2018-2019 season!
Equipment
1 Day
2 Day
Weekly
Ski Package
$25
$50
$75
Ski Package Jr
$20
$40
$60
Ski only
$20
$40
$60
Ski Boots Adult/child
$5
$10
$15
Snowboard Pkg
$25
$50
$75
Snowboard only
$20
$40
$60
Snowboard boots
$5
$10
$15
Helmet Adult/child
$5
$10
$15
Snow Suits Adult/child
$3
$6
$9
Toboggan
$5
$10
$15
Snow Shoes
$5
$10
$15
Goggles Adult/child
$3.50
$7
$10.50
Snow Blower (small)
$25
$45
$125
Snow Blower (large)
$53
$80
$250
Snow Shovel
$3.75
$6.50
$15
Packages include boots, poles/board, helmet and snow suit
RecOn Elligible:
Active Duty or Reserve Component officer or enlisted member and their family members.
2018 AIR FORCE ODR HAS NEW HOURS! Monday-Friday: 1000-1700 Closed: Saturday & Sunday
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ENTRIES: November 1-30
CATEGORIES: Adult: Novice Adult: Accomplished Children: 6-8 Years Pre Teens: 9-12 Years Teens: 13-17 Years
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5-9 November | 1000-1700 Everything must GO! Canopies, Trailers, Kayaks, Grills, Boats, and more. Prices as marked, no haggling and all sales final. Card only!
Order some of our famous BBQ to-go at www.orderstart.com/thecourses
Smoke House Buttermilk Biscuits the courses
at andrews
Live Cooking Class
13 November | 1800-1930
Join us for a live cooking class of buttermilk biscuits taught by Executive Chef Steve Muhlbaier.
VISIT OUR WEBSITES thecoursesatandrews.com smokehouse54.com 4442 VIRGINIA AVENUE (301) 736-4887
Cost is $20 per participant. All ingredients and materials included. Space is limited to the first 20 people. Register by 8 November to ensure your spot.
Turkey Shoot
17 November | 0830
18 Hole Shotgun start on East Course $25 entry fee person includes cart and prizes. Frozen turkey to each participant at the conclusion of play.*Standard green fees apply
Bldg 1628 Colorado Ave. 301.981.5303
Thanksgiving Day Meal** 22 November | 1100-1730
*Upcoming December Meals: 6 December: Italian Meal 13 December: Southern Meal 20 December: Spanish Meal 27 December: German Meal
Entrees Old Fashioned Baked Ham, Oven Roasted Turkey, *Only Open to Active Duty Enlisted Personnel. Cash Only. Roast Top Round of Beef Gravies, Dressings and Breads/Rolls UTA Weekends Traditional Corn Bread Dressing, Glazed Sweet 459th, Navy & 113th: Potatoes, Home-Style Mashed Potatoes, Holiday 3-4 November & Chicken and Turkey Gravy, Southern Style Corn Bread, 1-2 December Buttery Dinner Rolls, Whole Wheat, White and Rye Desserts Christmas Day Meal** Pumpkin Pie & Whipped Cream, Georgia Pecan Pie, 25 December | 1100-1730 French Apple Pie, Carrot Cake w/Cream Cheese Icing, Entrees Fresh Fruit and Ice Cream Old Fashioned Baked Ham, Oven Roasted Turkey, *Upcoming November Meals: Roast Top Round of Beef, 1 November: German Meal Gravies, Dressings and Breads/rolls 8 November: Cajun Meal Buttered Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes w/ 9 November: Marines Birthday Meal Brown Sugar Glaze, Corn Bread Dressing, Turkey 11 November: Veterans Day Meal** Gravy, Dinner Rolls, Corn Bread, Whole Wheat, 15 November: French Meal White and Rye Bread 29 November: Asian Meal Desserts *Only Open to Active Duty Enlisted Personnel. Cash Only. **Open to all active duty, dependents, retirees, guard, reservists and DoD civilians.
Pumpkin Spice Pie, Classic Pecan Pie, French Apple Pie, Almond Cake, Devil’s Food Cake w/ Chocolate Icing and Fresh Fruit
Monday Night Football Mondays at 2000. Includes a late night
Open to DFAC patrons. For more details, call 301-981-6516.
Season starts 3 December | 1700-2000
Open to all military assigned to Joint Base Andrews and their family members with DoD ID ages 18 and up and civilians working at JBA. For more information, contact your Unit Sports Rep or contact the Tactical Fitness Center.
INTRAMURAL
TACTICAL FITNESS CENTER
FITNESS CENTERS Thanksgiving Week Hours: 21 November: 0700-1500 22 November: CLOSED 23 November: 0700-1500
Christmas Week Hours: 24 December: 0700-1500 25 December: CLOSED
New Years Week Hours: 26 December: 0700-1500 31 December: 0700-1500 1 January : CLOSED 2 January: Regular Hours
27 December: Regular Hours
EAST FITNESS CENTER
FITNESS CLASSES 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
0700: Combat Fitness 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
1200: Tactical Fitness
1600: Combat Fitness 1700: Combat Fitness 1730: Step Class
1830: Cycle (Spin)
1730: Yoga
1800: Zumba
1700: Yoga 1830: Cycle (Spin)
15
Kids Fun Night
3 November & 15 December 1800-2300 | Ages 5-12 Cost: $30 per child
Take a break parents! Youth ages 5-12 can enjoy a fun night of activities, crafts, and movies! This event is hosted by the JBA Keystone Club. Dinner will be served.
YOUTH CENTER Bldg. 4700 Yuma Rd. JBAYP 301.981.5636/5954
Payment is required when registering. Immunization records are required. Youth Center will be closed during the day of this event.
Monthly YC/SAC Parent Advisory Board Meeting
27 November & 18 December | 1645-1745 Encouraging all parents from Youth Programs (Sports, Membership, School-Age) to attend and provide comments, suggestions, and support to the operations of the Youth Center.
Parent Involvement
Military Family Appreciation
16 November | 1600-1700 Join us in celebrating the Month of the Military Family.
S.T.E.A.M. Center of Innovation Tuesday Teen STEM: 1600-1800 Thursday Ages 9-12: 1600-1800 Membership with the Youth Center is highly encouraged to participate!
Celebrate the Month of the Military Family. Throughout the month, family activities and fun events will be planned for the whole family! For more information, check out the calendar on our Facebook page.
National Kids Day 14 November 1600-1800
Come and join in fun activities with your child and staff at the Youth Center. Challenges, games, tournaments, and more will be offered.
Passport to Manhood | Males ages 11-14 |Tuesdays at 1630
A program that teaches and promotes responsibility, reinforces positive behavior and develops character in adolescent males.
SMART Girls | Females ages 8-17 | Tuesdays at 1630
Breakfast with
8 December | 0900-1100 Free event for the Joint Base Andrews community - Have breakfast and take pictures with Santa. A morning filled with entertainment and good food for the entire family. Deployed family members are encouraged to attend.
A 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.
Torch Club | Ages 11-13 | Wednesdays at 1630
The goal of this leadership club is to instill qualities of tolerance, civic responsibility, community involvement and leadership that promote an appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship and the democratic process in adolescent members.
Keystone Club | Ages 14-18 | 7, 12, 21, 26 November & 5, 10, 19 December at 1730
This unique program provides leadership development opportunities for youth to participte in activities, both in and out of the club, in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service. With the guidance of an adult advisor, Keystone Clubs aim to positively impact teens, their club and local communities.
Did you know that Dance, Piano, Gymnastics and Taekwondo are offered at the Youth Center? Enroll your child today. For more information contact the Youth Center at 301-981-5636!
CDCs
CDC #1 Bldg. 4575 Virginia Ave. 301.981.3055/3035
Child Development Centers
CDC #2 Bldg. 4783 San Antonio Blvd. 301.981.3323/3324
CDC #3 (JP Hoyer) Bldg. 3725 Fetchet Ave. 240.857.3458/3197
Parent Involvement for December Family Traditions Join your child’s classroom and share your familiy’s holiday traditions with the children. Music, stories, and pictures are welcome.
Quarterly and Monthly Parent Advisory Board Meetings
Check with your child’s CDC for November & December dates and times! Encouraging all interested parents of their child’s childcare program to attend to provide comments, suggestions and support to the operations of the CDCs & YC.
Gingerbread Pajama Party 2 December: CDC 1 9 December: CDC 2 16 December: CDC 3 16 December: SAC/Youth Center
Parent Involvement for November
FCC
Let us salute you and your child with a luncheon! 2 November: CDC 1 9 November: CDC 2 16 November: CDC 3 16 November: SAC/Youth Center
The Family Child Care Program is looking for individuals who wish to become childcare professionals. If you are interested in caring for children with special needs and/or providing care for families needing Extended Duty Care, please contact the Family Child Care Office at 301-981-2123 for more information about upcoming training opportunities.
Military Family Appreciation Bring in a picture of your military family to be displayed in the lobby. Children will be able to showcase their unique family history.
Family Child Care
Military & Family Support Center EMPLOYMENT READINESS
Bldg. 4575 Virginia Ave. 301.981.9981/9982
Resume Development 101
13 November | 0900-1200 Learn the basics on how to develop a private sector resume. Workshop covers the resume process, differences between private and federal resumes, and much more.
Using Social Media In Your Job Search
13 November | 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. In the job search mode? This is a “must” for you.
Tips for Federal Employment
4 December | 0900-1200 Learn to navigate USAJOBS, create and manage your account, and analyze job announcements; receive tips on how to tailor your federal resume and avoid making mistakes.
PERSONAL AND WORK LIFE Heartlink
9 November | 0800-1430 Spouse orientation event geared towards spouses who have been married to an Air Force member 5 years or less, however orientation is open to all spouses. Meet new spouses while learning about the Air Force life. Light lunch is provided.
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE Pre-Separation/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
1,8,15,29 November | 0800-1100 6,13,December | 0800-1100 Mandatory for all separating/retiring personnel and should be accomplished no later than 90 days prior to discharge.
Disabled Transition Assistance Program
2 November & 7 December | 0800-0900 DTAP briefing provides specialized information about the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Employment Program (VR&E).
Retirement Benefits Briefing
2 November & 7 December | 0900-1100 Session designed for all transitioning members retiring within 12 months who are seeking to gain more information on additional retirement benefits. Briefings include TriCare, John Hopkins and Survivor Benefits Plan. Spouses encouraged to attend.
TAP GPS - 5 Day Workshop
5-9, 26-30 November | 0800-1630 10-14 December | 0800-1630 Mandatory Transition briefings, 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 Women’s Health Transition Training
16 November & 14 December | 0830-1600 This course will provide a deeper understanding of the women’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.
VA Benefits Briefing I & II
20 November & 4 December | 0800-1600 Mandatory VA Benefits Briefing I & II for members claiming exemption from attending the DoD/AF Day and Dept of Labor Employment workshop.
FINANCIAL READINESS First Duty Station Officer’s Briefing
8 November | 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.
Plan! Spend! Save!
14 November & 5 December | 1400-1530 Learn to set realistic financial goals, develop a spending plan that works, track expenses, pay off debt and meet savings goals.
Franchising: Your Next Career Alternative
15 November | 0900-1100 Come learn the advantages and disadvantages and discover franchises available to veterans at discounted prices.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Plan My Move
14 November | 0900-1200 Session provides moving information and links to military installations with Military One Source (includes briefing by TMO, Finance, MPS and more).
Welcome to Andrews at Community Commons
19 November & 10 December | 0800-1500 Base orientation for new military personnel; spouses and civilians are encouraged to attend.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER (EFMP-FS) Breakfast with Santa After Party
8 December | 1400-1700 Please join us at the Youth Center on Yuma Drive. Family members are invited to create care packages for their deployed personnel, decorate cookies, enjoy snacks, games, and much more! You can also let Santa know what you want for Christmas. Register by calling the center.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM EFMP 101
16 November | 1000-1130 Whether newly enrolled or just curious about the program, this class guides you in understanding what an EFM is, how to enroll, where to find support and what impact it may have on you and your family. Leaders are highly encouraged to attend to learn about the requirements of the program and the resources available to their service members.
Military Personnel Flight
301.981.1776
1414 Arkansas Rd Rm 4, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
EFMP Sensory Story Time
19 November & 17 December | 1700-1830 This story time is designed specifically for inclusion of special needs children. Books are adapted to include interactive elements, smooth transitions and use of sensory toys.
EFMP Chew and Chat Sign-up through the M&FSC Office. All classes are located at the M&FSC building unless otherwise noted.
27 November | 1630-1830 | JBA Food Court EFMP family members will be able to share resources, provide support for one another, learn about resources in the community, and network!
Your Joint Base Andrews Installation Voter Assistance Office is here to help you exercise the very right you protect -YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE! We can help you register to vote, request an absentee ballot and notify your local election officials back home of a change of address. Located at M&FSC Bldg 1191 Menoher Drive.
Voting Assistance Information Installation Voter Assistance (IVA)Office: The IVA Office can help you fill in and mail your voting materials if you need assistance. Please contact your Voting Assistance Officers (VAOs) at 301-981-VOTE (8683) Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 0830-1430 Closed on Holidays and AFDW Family Days.
Customer Support Section
Customer Hours: 0830-1530/usaf.11fss.cs@mail.mil CAC, ID Cards, & DEERS (Appointment Only)
https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=462
Customer Development Section
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 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
Customer Hours: 0830-1530/usaf.11fss.fm@mail.mil
Installation Personnel Readiness Section Customer Hours: 0830-1530/usaf.11fss.ipr@mail.mil
Personnel Systems Management Section Customer Hours: 0830-1530/usaf.11fss.psm@mail.mil
Closed the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month.
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) $60 Distinguished Visitors Quarters $69 Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF) $63 Limited Pet Friendly Room $63 ~ additional $10.00 per night Visit dodlodging.net for reservations not related to group rates. For official travelers with a “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.
Education & Training
Bldg 1413 Arkansas Rd. Rm 100 301.981.6377/5733
Airman Higher Education Briefing
6 Nov. & 4 Dec. | Begins at 0800 15 Nov. & 20 Dec. | 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.
GI Bill Briefing
13 Nov. | 1300-1400
Overview of Post 9/11 GI Bill & MGIB benefits/transferability.
Briefings are held at the Education Center.
T-GPS
27-28 Nov. | 0800-1630
Education Track of the Military & Family Support Center’s transition program.
Career Skills Program Briefing 18 Dec. | 1300
Commissioning Briefing 19 Dec. | 1300-1400
Overview of all commissioning programs available to enlisted members.
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 1100-2000 Thursday & Friday 1100-2200 Saturday 1200-2000 Hangar One Friday 1600-2100 Tatum’s Lounge Tuesday 1100-1900 Wednesday 1600-2000 Thursday 1100-2300 Friday 1500-2400 Saturday 1000-2000 Lunch Buffet Wednesdays & Fridays 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.
•Reader’s Wing Book Club •Capstone
•ODR NAF Sale •TAP GPS 5-Day Workshop •StoryTime
Veteran’s Day (Observed)
•Welcome to Andrews •EFMP Sensory Story Time •StoryTime
•TAP GPS - 5 Day Workshop
•StoryTime
•Airman Higher Education Briefing
•Turkey Trot 5K •StoryTime
•Resume
•Pre-seperation
Development 101 •Using Social Media in Your Job Search •Live Cooking Class •G.I. Bill Briefing
•VA Benefits Briefing
•EFMP Chew and Chat
•Capstone •First Duty Station Officer Training •Retiree Activity Info Session •Veterans Day Reception
•Capstone •Franchising: Your
Counseling •Plan! Save! Spend! •Plan My Move •National Kids Day •StoryTime
Next Career Alternative •Airman Higher Education Briefing
•Pre-seperation
•Thanksgiving Day
Counseling •StoryTime
•Pre-seperation Counseling
•Airman Higher Education Briefing •StoryTime
•DTAP Briefing •Retirement Benefits Briefing •First Friday
•Heartlink
•VA Women’s
Health Transition Training •EFMP 101 •Art & Sip
•Capstone
•Turkey Shoot •Game Club •International Games Day
•S.T.E.M. Saturday
DFAC Meal
Thanksgiving Day
•Game Club
•Kids Fun Night
AFDW Family Day
•Fall Fun Day •Airman’s Night at The Club
Key:
Library Community Commons M&FSC Fitness Centers Outdoor Recreation Golf Course Youth Center DFAC Education & Training The Club
•Intramural Basketball •StoryTime
•VA Benefits Brief •Tips for Federal Employment •Pre-seperation Counseling •Airman Higher Education Briefing
•Plan! Save! Spend! •StoryTime
•Pre-seperation
•TAP GPS - 5 Day
Counseling
Workshop
•Capstone •Reader’s Wing Book Club
•DTAP Briefing
•Retiree Activity Info Session
•First Friday
•Capstone
•Career Skills Program Briefing
•Christmas Day
Key:
Library Community Commons M&FSC Fitness Centers Outdoor Recreation Golf Course Youth Center DFAC Education & Training The Club
DFAC Meal
AFDW Family Day
AFDW Family Day
•VA Women’s Health Training
•Art & Sip
•StoryTime
•Career Technical Training •EFMP Sensory Story Time •StoryTime
•Retirement Benefits Briefing
Christmas Day
•Pre-seperation
Counseling •Commissioning Brief •StoryTime
•StoryTime
•Airman Higher Education Brief
•Winter Wonderland
•Kiddie Art & Sip
•Breakfast with Santa •Breakfast with Santa After Party •Creative Writing Club
•Crafternoon
•New York City
Trip •Game Club
•Kids Fun Night
•S.T.E.M. Saturday