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VETERANAND MI LI TARY SER VI CE S
VeteranandMilitaryServices(VMS) servesasaone-stop resourcetoserve,support,andhonor veterans, service members,and theirfamiliesastheypursuetheir goals at FrederickCommunity College(FCC).
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•Helps students identif yDepar tmentofVeteransA airs( VA) and/or militar yeducation bene t(s)theymay be eligible forand navigate bene t processes
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•Providesreferrals to campus andcommunity resources
•Facilitates programs thatsuppor ttransitiontocollege and student success
•Overseesthe Veteranand Military StudentCenter, acampus space forveteransand military-a liatedstudents
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U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Detrick is dedicated to delivering installation services enabling mission assurance of vital national missions and Service Members.
Fort Detrick is a U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) post supporting a multi-governmental community that conducts biomedical research and development, medical materiel management, global telecommunications, and the study of foreign plant pathogens. Each branch of the U.S. military is represented among the approximately 11,000 military, federal, and contractor employees assigned on post. Fort Detrick serves five cabinet-level agencies: the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Fort Detrick’s Defense Department support also includes elements of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Beyond this, Fort Detrick supports several unified and major Army commands, including the U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army Space Command, U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command, and U.S. Army Medical Command.
The installation is located within the boundaries of the City of Frederick, which offers modern housing, schools, recreation areas, excellent utilities, and access to major metropolitan areas. Fort Detrick is situated northwest of Baltimore, Maryland (46 miles), and north of Washington, District of Columbia (45 miles) in Frederick County, Maryland, which adjoins Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The major highways that access the county are I-70, I-270, U.S. 15, U.S. 40, U.S. 40A, and U.S. 340. Frederick County is easily accessible by automobile, air, train and motor coach. Reagan National, Dulles International, and Baltimore/ Washington International airports are less than an hour from Frederick, which is also served by Frederick Municipal Airport. A Greyhound bus service is also located in Frederick City.
Directions from Washington, District of Columbia
Take I-270 North to Frederick, where it merges with U.S. Route 15 North. Take the Motter
Avenue exit (exit 16), and follow the signs to Fort Detrick’s Nallin Farm Gate. The gate is located on the left directly across the street from 7-Eleven on Amber Drive at 9000 Amber Drive, Fort Detrick MD 21702.
Directions from Baltimore, Maryland
Take I-70 West to Frederick and follow the signs to Route 15 North, exit 53A. Take the Motter Avenue exit (exit 16) and follow the signs to Fort Detrick’s Nallin Farm Gate. The gate is located on the left directly across the street from 7-Eleven on Amber Drive at 9000 Amber Drive, Fort Detrick MD 21702.
Temperatures in the winter usually range between the upper 20s to low 40s, with nighttime temperatures occasionally dropping into the low teens. Typically, summers are hot and humid with temperatures in the 80s to low 90s during the day, and overnight lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. During inclement weather, there may be changes to the installation’s operating hours. Call the Fort Detrick Weather Line at (301) 619-7611 or 1-800-256-7621 for updates. Information is also posted on the Fort Detrick website at https://home.army.mil/detrick, as well as the Fort Detrick Facebook and Twitter pages.
Military and civilian personnel must render courtesy to the colors during Reveille and Retreat. Reveille is sounded at 6:30 a.m., MondayFriday. Retreat is sounded Monday - Sunday at 5 p.m. When Retreat is sounded, military, as well as civilians, should face the flag and stand at attention. Vehicles must stop and all passengers should get out and face the flag. If the flag is not within sight, persons should face toward the music. When “To the Colors” is sounded, an appropriate salute should be rendered.
All military members assigned to any organization at Fort Detrick are expected to comply with service regulations and directives concerning
personal dress and appearance. Military bearing should always be a way of life for Service Members. The wearing of appropriate uniform is an important element of military life at Fort Detrick. Utility uniforms, specifically the battle dress uniform, are authorized for wear off post during duty hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for essential personal business that must be accomplished during duty hours when an establishment is not open on weekends, or after the normal duty day. Examples include car repairs, licensing, dropping off or picking up children from daycare and for getting lunch off post. After normal duty hours, utility uniforms may be worn during travel directly to and from work, and emergency or essential stops. Under no circumstances will utility uniforms be worn to night clubs, bars or other entertainment facilities off post.
When coming to Fort Detrick as a visitor, remember to bring the following items with you to ensure the quickest processing time at the Visitor Control Center:
• Government issued identification (driver’s license, ID card, passport)
• Social Security Number
The VCC is located at 9000 Amber Drive, just inside of the Nallin Farm Gate off of Opossumtown Pike in Frederick. Upon arrival, you will park in the VCC parking lot and then enter the building where you will sign in as a visitor. Each visitor is run through the NCIC-III database for a background check. After passing the background check, you will be issued a pass that will allow you to enter through the Nallin Farm Gate.
Foreign nationals are permitted to visit Fort Detrick provided they have been cleared by the State Department and other appropriate Army channels. For more information about this process, call (301) 619-7114.
All media wishing to visit the post must coordinate their visit with the Public Affairs Office and must be escorted at all times. For more information about a media visit, call (301) 619-2018.
Fort Detrick formally assumed command of the Forest Glen Annex on October 1, 2008, and operational control in February of 2009. Fort Detrick also acquired the Glen Haven military housing, a Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) Project, administered by Balfour Beatty. The Balfour Beatty Community is about two miles north of the Forest Glen Annex and just inside the town of Wheaton, Maryland.
The Forest Glen Annex, part of the Fort Detrick installation, supports Army and Navy medical research units such as the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Medical Simulation, National Museum of Health and Medicine (NMHM), DoD and TriService Support Agencies, as well, Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Commissary, one of the Zachary Taylor Fisher Houses and various Soldier support efforts.
The Forest Glen Annex is located within the boundaries of Silver Spring, Maryland, a city which offers modern housing, schools, recreation areas, excellent utilities, and highway access to major metropolitan areas of Washington, District of Columbia. Forest Glen is just off Interstate 495 (Washington Beltway) at Exit 31B, at the exit for US 97 South, also known as the Georgia Avenue exit. After exiting, turn right on Seminary Road and follow Brookville Road to the main gate of the annex.
To access the Glen Haven housing area, take exit 31A, US 97 North. Travel about 1 ½ miles north. Turn right at the light onto Windham Lane. The Balfour Beatty Community will be on the left.
The Forest Glen Annex is a 136-acre U.S. Army installation in the Forest Glen neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland. It is situated between Brookville Road and Linden Lane. Since 1999, the Annex has been the site of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) and the Naval Medical Research Center, along with smaller units.
The Forest Glen property was acquired by the Army during the World War II era. The Army seminary buildings and grounds of the annex were turned over to the Montgomery County government and were subsequently sold to a land developer. This 27-acre National Park Seminary Historic District remains under development.
The area now known as the Forest Glen Annex, after many decades under the tenancy of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) in Washington, District of Columbia, was transferred on October 1, 2008 to the installation commander, Fort Detrick, Maryland.
The associated Glen Haven housing area in nearby Wheaton,
Maryland, also now owned by Fort Detrick, has 240 quarters for enlisted Soldiers and for officers in grades 0-1 through 0-3.
In addition to the large research laboratories located in the annex’s Daniel K. Inouye Building, the post includes a commissary, outdoor recreation resource center and a Fisher House. There are also football, baseball, and picnicking fields.
The land on which the Forest Glen Annex now stands was originally part of a huge tract belonging to the influential Carroll family of colonial times. During the Civil War, the land was owned by Alfred Ray, a southern sympathizer. In July of 1864, Ray allowed the troops of Confederate General Jubal Early to encamp on his land, before sallying down nearby Brookville Road for an unsuccessful raid on Washington, District of Columbia. Ray spent time in a federal prison for his action. During the period 1887 to 1894, the site was a short-lived hotel and casino, part of an ill-fated land development scheme. A prestigious finishing school, the National Park Seminary occupied the site between 1894 and 1936, after which a women’s junior college, the National Park College, was located there between 1937 and 1942.
With U.S. involvement in World War II, the Army’s Walter Reed General Hospital needed more space for the convalescence and rehabilitation of returning veterans. Exerting its authority under the War Powers Act, it bought the National Park College for $800,000 in 1942. In addition, the Army bought a much larger area of over 100 acres to the south of the school - then an operating dairy farm and a former tobacco plantationwhich are now the operational portion of the installation.
From 1942 through 1977, several buildings at the north end of the post housed the Walter Reed Army Convalescent Center-Forest Glen Annex, where Army providers treated Soldiers wounded in Europe, Korea and Vietnam. Services included prosthetics, audiology, speech therapy, rehabilitation and a therapeutic art studio. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. When the last patient was discharged in 1977, the Army largely abandoned these buildings. In the late 1990s, U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes directed that funds be used for site stabilization of the old
National Park College. In 1999, the Army began taking formal steps to access the area now known as the National Park Seminary Historic District.
In accordance with the most recent Base Realignment and Closure recommendations, the Forest Glen Annex became home to the National Museum of Health and Medicine.
Fort Detrick’s service to the Nation carries on the legacy of the Frederick County patriots who played major roles in the development of the Nation. Five farms originally constituted what is today known as Area A, or the main post area, where most activities are located. Fort Detrick traces its roots to the small municipal airport known as Detrick
Field in the 1930s. The first military presence was the encampment of the 104th Aero Squadron of the Maryland National Guard. It was named Camp Detrick to honor squadron surgeon Maj. Frederick L. Detrick who served in France during World War I. Major Detrick died in June 1931, two months before the first encampment, August 10, 1931. Detrick Field was a cadet pilot training center until December
Fort Detrick was named after Frederick Louis Detrick, born April 21, 1889, in New Market, Maryland.
Building 470 was the Pilot Plant after 1952.
1941. The 2nd Bombardment Squadron, U.S. Army Air Corps, was reconstituted at Detrick Field between March and September 1942, when it deployed to England became the nucleus of the new Eighth Air Force headquarters. The U.S. Biological Laboratories were established at Detrick Field in 1943, achieving pioneering efforts in decontamination, gaseous sterilization, and agent purification.
Camp Detrick became Fort Detrick in 1956, continuing its mission of biomedical research and its reputation as the world’s leading research campus for agents requiring specialty containment. The offensive biological warfare program was disestablished in 1969. The closing of the former biological warfare laboratories gave way to a period of transition in the 1970s. Former laboratories and land were transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Cancer Research and Development Center was established in 1971, now called the Frederick National Laboratory.
The installation has since grown in the scope of its operations and now has an interagency campus, which houses all of the military services as well as non Department of Defense organizations. The installation has matured as a center for advanced biomedical research and development, medical materiel management, and long-haul telecommunications for the White House, Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. The National Interagency Biodefense Campus is here and co-locates the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center with the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, all in an effort to provide opportunities for scientific coordination, education and partnerships.
Fort Detrick was annexed into the city of Frederick in 1983, and to this day partners with the city on many progressive endeavors that benefit everyone in the community. Fort Detrick is one of the largest employers in Frederick County with more than 11,000 Service Members, federal civilians, and contractors, bringing millions of dollars into the community through salaries
Workers perform a test on the One-Million Liter Sphere, also known as the “Eight Ball,” the largest aerobiology chamber constructed.
Techniques were devised for detecting, sampling, and identifying a great variety of pathogens and their toxic products.
and contracts. Many of its people teach in local schools and colleges and serve as members of service and charitable organizations.
Fort Detrick has four structures on the National Historic Register, including the Nallin Farm House, the Bank Barn, Spring House, and the One-Million Liter Sphere, also called the”Eight Ball.”
1971
Fort Detrick switch engine parked over the pit in the repair house, which became the former Post Chapel.
President Richard M. Nixon greets the public outside former Headquarters, Building 812, during his visit October 19, 1971.
Civilian in-processing is a coordinated effort through your leadership, assigned sponsor, the Civilian Human Resources Service Center (CHRSC), and your unit HR team. New Army Civilian Personnel should contact the Point of Contact that finalized their on board date to assure in-processing. For U.S. Army Garrison employees, the first day of in-processing is at building 1520, Room 209, Garrison Human Resources. Please contact Work Force Development at (301) 619-3208.
Upon arrival to Fort Detrick and Bethesda site, Army personnel are required to first report to their gaining unit, sign in from PCS administrative absence and meet their unit sponsor. Soldiers reporting after duty hours, should report to the gaining unit’s staff duty Noncommissioned Officer. Once the Soldier reports to their unit, they must complete in-processing with the Military Personnel Division (MPD), located in the Community Support Center, 1520 Freedman Drive, Room 121. Soldiers will receive their Installation In-processing Checklist. The unit S-1 must coordinate pickup of the in-processing checklist. The unit sponsor is responsible for escorting the new arrival to the various agencies for in-processing. When reporting to MPD,
Soldiers should bring their permanent-change-of-station orders and administrative absence request signed by their gaining unit. The MPD provides post-retirement services, transition and separation processing, reassignment processing, Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), and Transition Assistance Program (TAP) services to all Army units assigned to Fort Detrick. Fort Detrick MPD provides identification cards and DEERS services to Fort Detrick’s community.
DEERS RAPIDS/CAC/ID Cards
Building 1520, Freedman Drive, Suite 120
Phone: (301) 619-7960
Duty Hours (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri ) 8:00-3:30 (Thur) 1:00-3:30
Active-Duty Military-Walk-in to receive CAC assistance. Bring two valid forms of Government or valid state issued ID that has not expired, and one must contain a photo and old card if applicable.
Contractor- Schedule appointment online at https://idco.dmdc.osd. mil/idco/. All contractors must process through the Trusted Associated Sponsorship Systems (TASS) prior to the issuance of the CAC. Please contact the trusted agent within their organization. Bring two valid forms of Government or valid state issued ID that has not expired, and one must contain a photo and old card if applicable. DEERS RAPIDS contact number (301) 619-7960.
DOD Civilians- Schedule appointment online at https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ Bring two valid forms of Government or valid state issued ID that has not expired, and one must contain a photo and old card if applicable. DEERS RAPIDS contact number (301) 619-7960.
Dependents/Family Members- Schedule appointment online at https://idco. dmdc.osd.mil/idco/. Family members must have a DD Form 1172-2 (ID Card Application) not more than 90 days old signed by the sponsor with them or in the DEERS RAPIDS system. A general power of attorney or DEERS/ID Card specific Special power of attorney is acceptable to sign for the sponsor in his or her absence. DEERS RAPIDS contact number (301) 619-7960.
Retirees- Schedule appointment online at https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/. Bring two valid forms of Government or valid state issued ID that has not expired, and one must contain a photo and old card if applicable. Bring a copy of retirement orders and DD Form 214 and expired ID card. DEERS RAPIDS contact number (301) 619-7960.
A six-pump service station is operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service for valid military ID cardholders and DoD Civilians. Items needed for car maintenance are available for purchase. Tires are available by special order. Pay-at-the pump credit card readers have been installed for customer convenience. Located at 1405 Porter Street, AAFES hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The gas station can be reached at (301) 662-7755.
Building 1520, Freedman Drive, Suite 134 Phone: (301) 619-9678
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is a Commander’s Program and a Soldier’s responsibility. The program provides transition assistance services to eligible Soldiers with at least 180 or more continuous days of Title 10 activeduty service, except for those in a training status. TAP helps all eligible transitioning Soldiers discover knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to be competitive and successful in the global workforce.
Building 1520 Freedman Drive (301) 619-2197
Hours of Operation: 8 am-4 pm (M-F) Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Under AR 930-4, Army Emergency Relief provides financial assistance in the form of a non-interest-bearing loan, grant, or a combination of the two. The AER office is located on FortDetrick Army Community Service Center, Building #1520, room125, Freedman Drive, Fort Detrick MD 21702. Assistance may be provided in the form of a non-interest-bearing loan, a grant (an outright gift of funds) if repayment of loan will cause undue hardship or a combination of the two. Should a loan be given, it will be allotted from the Soldier’s military pay. It is always best to discuss the payment plan with an Army Emergency Relief representative. Spouses may receive financial assistance; however, they must be geographically separated and possess a Power of Attorney (stating they can apply for AER), Military ID card and provide substantiating documents (eg. car repair estimate, rental agreement, utility bill).
their dependents. (This applies to Soldiers on active duty for training or serving under various sections of title 10, United States Code).
• Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability or retired upon reaching age 60 (Reserve Components) and their dependents.
• Widows and Widowers and orphans of Soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired.
Examples of Areas of assistance:
• Emergency travel
• Natural disaster preparation and evacuation
• Mortgage, rent and initial deposit
• Temporary lodging
• Food
• Healthcare not covered by TRICARE
• Vehicle repairs
• Utilities
• Funeral expenses
• Basic essential furniture
• Appliance costs
3455/2197. Should you need emergency assistance after duty hours, on weekends, or when the Army Community Centeris closed contact the American Red Cross (877-272-7337).
The Army Family Action Plan is one of the Army’s principal programs to ensure that wellbeing in the Army keeps pace with changing times. By giving Soldiers (active and reserve), Civilian employees, and families the opportunity to make input into and influence their own standards of living, the Army Family Action Plan helps the Army attract and retain a wellqualified, high-caliber force; foster Soldier and family satisfaction; and stand-up programs that encourage confident, self-sufficient soldiers and family members. Fort Detrick Markets the Army Family Web Portal Issue Management System as a method to gather issues from the community. Please contact the Fort Detrick ACS center at (301) 619-3385/2197 for more details.
Army Family Team Building prepares individuals through specialized military knowledge, personal growth and resiliency, and leadership development training, generating flexible, adaptive Service Members, Family Members, Retirees and Department of Defense Civilians, and Survivors. Army Family Team Building is a series of training modules that are marketed through online trainings that prepares individuals through specialized military knowledge, Personal Growth and Resiliency, and leadership development training, generating flexible, adaptive Service Members, Family Members, Retirees and Department of Defense Civilians. Army
Family Team Building improves personal and Family preparedness which enhances overall Army readiness and helps America’s Army adapt to a changing world. AFTB helps you to not just cope with but enjoy the military lifestyle. Many of the courses can be applied toward resume and career building, self-development, and leadership skills. Army Family Team Building provides the knowledge and self-confidence to take responsibility for yourself and your Family. The training is available to Soldiers, Family members of all Soldiers, Department of Defense civilians and volunteers. Please contact the Army Community Service Center at (301) 619-6364 for further information. At this time, Army Family Team Building classes may be taken online at My Army One Source . Classes are provided in English and Spanish.
Level I is composed of modules designed for the new to the Army Spouse or anyone interested in updating personal skills or basic knowledge. Classes include Military Terms, Customs and Acronyms and Chain of Command/Chain of Concern.
Level II is geared toward emerging leaders. Classes include Enhancing Relationship Building, Family Support Groups and Group Dynamics, to name just a few.
Level III courses offer training to enhance the professional growth and leadership development opportunities of family members, especially those who might assume advisory and mentoring leadership roles with the community and unit.
Whatever level or class you decide to take is a matter of choice. While some classes have prerequisites to allow the student to build on information previously given, it is a matter of your choice where and when you want to attend. Please contact the AFTB manager at (301) 6196364/2197
The Army Volunteer Corpsis a new way of thinking about volunteers and volunteering within the Army. It is an umbrella that encompasses all volunteers and organizations using volunteers. No matter where individuals volunteer in the Army community, they have the same goal. People volunteer to contribute to the Army, to Soldiers, and to their family members. The intent of the Army Volunteer Corps is to recognize this commonality of purpose among all Army volunteers and to instill the same pride in being an Army volunteer as they now have for the organization where they provide their service. The establishment of the Army Volunteer Corps connects volunteers and demonstrates the Army’s commitment to its volunteers. Volunteers make a meaningful difference in the lives of Soldiers and their Families every day. Army Volunteer Corpsis designed to help you find local volunteering opportunities with organizations that benefit the Army community. The Army Volunteer Corps has redefined volunteering within the Army. We embrace existing volunteer programs, unite all volunteers who support service members (including National Guard and Reservists), Family Members, Retirees and Department of Defense Civilians, and Survivors,
and formalize the Army’s commitment to volunteerism. No matter where people volunteer in the Army community, they usually want to contribute to Soldiers and their Family members. We recognize this common goal and want to help you find the right opportunity for you. Volunteering helps your community and helps you as well. When you participate with Army Volunteer Corps, you’ll:
• Gain a sense of satisfaction and achievement by meeting challenges.
• Learn about the Army, our sister services, and the community.
• Acquire new skills and expand old ones.
• Obtain work experience.
• Build new friendships and become a cohesive part of the community.
Contact your local Army Volunteer Coordinator within your Army community Service Center to register and learn about volunteer opportunities across the Army.
Please contact theArmy Volunteer Corp Manager at ((301) 400-0174)for a listing of volunteer opportunities on/off post and for further information.
The Fort Detrick Employment Readiness services are provided through the Frederick County Workforce Center. The Fort Detrick Employment liaison assist clients with coordinating the services that they require. The Employment Readiness Program
(ERP) offers resources to help with your career plan and job search. Whether you’re a military spouse or Family member who just moved to a new installation, retiree, DoD Civilian looking for new opportunities, active-duty military, active Reserve, National Guard member, or Wounded Warrior, we’re here to help.
The services include:
• Up-to-date information on local, national, and international employment opportunities, job market trends and education, and volunteer resources
• Classes and seminars on self-assessment and career exploration, resume writing, interviewing techniques, dressing for success, networking, and entrepreneurship.
• Résumé critiques
• Career counseling and individual career assessments
• Job fairs and other hiring events
• Teen/youth employment information
• Computers with Internet access, résuméwriting software, and typing tutorials.
• Virtual Career Library access Education, scholarship, and volunteer referral information
• Unemployment and licensure transfer information
• ACS Computer Lab
Please contact the Employment Readiness Liaison, (301) 619-3385/2197 for more information.
The Exceptional Family Member Program is a mandatory enrollment program that works with military and civilian agencies to assist families with special needs by providing comprehensive and coordinated community, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services. The ACS coordinates, integrates, and manages the installation EFMP for the commander. The regulation that covers EFMP is AR 608-75.
Objectives of the EFMP Program
• To provide certain reimbursable and nonreimbursable medically related services to children with disabilities (DODI 1342.12) with the same priority as medical care to active-duty soldier.
• To assess, document, and code the special education and medical needs of eligible family members in all locations and forward these coded needs to military personnel for consideration during assignment process.
• To consider the medical/educational special needs of the EFM during the assignment
process. To assign soldiers to areas where medical and special education needs may be accommodatedprovided there is a valid personnel requirement for the soldier’s grade and specialty. Once the EFM is enrolled Military Personnel agencies will consider the EFM needs during the nominative phase of the assignment process. Benefits of enrollment include allowing assignment managers to consider the needs of family members during the assignment process.
Who is Eligible for Enrollment?
The following soldiers with exceptional family members (children and adults):
• Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Active Guard Reserve on active duty exceeding 30 days and Army National Guard personnel serving under authority of title 10, US Code (10 USC).
• Family member (child or adult) with any physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual special need that requires care above the level of a general practitioner.
• Enrollment must be updated every three years.
Examples of Potentially Eligible Conditions
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Heart Conditions
• Developmental Delays
• Depression
• Asthma
• ADD/ADH
Please contact the EFMP manager at (301) 6193385/2197 for more information.
Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Family Advocacy Program (FAP) provides a variety of services to Soldiers and Families to enhance their relationship skills and improve their quality of life. Whether you believe it or not, everyone can benefit from prevention and education as it is always better to be proactive than reactive. It is important that soldiers and their families realize that when stressed, they are more vulnerable to life’s challenges and at times a little extra support is sometimes needed. Some of the services members can receive at FAP include healthy coping skills, couples’ communication, anger management, parenting classes, and more. The FAP educators facilitate psycho education/child abuse prevention classes, and provides annual briefings and trainings, for Commanders, Soldiers and military Families on both mandated topics and identified needs. Additionally, FAP is dedicated to reducing intimate partner and child abuse violence through
education, identification, and referring those in need of more assistance to deal with challenging situations and/or more intense interventions.
Please contact the Fort Detrick FAP Manager at, (301) 619-7453/7171
The Financial Readiness Program Manager is available for training, advice, guidance, and support. Provides professional financial information and services in areas such as investing, estate planning, tax issues, and basic budgeting. The Financial Counselors will be there when you need them, for as long as you need them. They are committed to assisting you in creating your financial security and ensuring you receives the necessary information to make sound financial decisions. TheFinancial Readiness Program is your resource for information on money matters. We can help you better understand financial topics like:
• Military pay
• Checkbook/debit card management
• Financial responsibility
• Credit reporting.
• Debt elimination strategies
• Saving
• Investing
• Budgeting
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Blended Retirement
Please contact the Fort Detrick FRP Manager at (301) 619-3455/2197
The Fort Detrick Army Community Service Information, Referral, and Follow-Up Program provides commanders, Soldiers, and families with information regarding military and civilian community resources. Our trained staff will give clients any information or assistance they may need or will refer them to the appropriate agency that can best help them.
The Information, Referral, and Follow-Up Program can assist you with any questions you have regarding the FortDetrick military
community or the local area. If you need information about on or off-post services they’re happy to help! Stop by theArmy Community Service Center and pick up a FortDetrick map. Information, Referral, and Follow-Up Program is also the point of contact forArmy Community Service class registrations, or information about any Army Community Serviceprograms. Please dial (301) 619-2197/3385.
We can assist with the following:
• On or off-post community resources
• Questions about the community
• Army Community ServiceClass registration and information
• Installation Telephone Directory
The Mobilization, Deployment, and Stability Support Operations (MD&SSO)helps support community readiness during deployments and emergencies. The FT Detrick Mobilization and Deployment is marketed as online trainings. We help make sure installation programs align with unit deployment cycles, provide pre- and post-deployment support, and help unit commanders with their Family readiness plans and deployment support services for service members and their Families. We’re responsible for operating an Emergency Family Assistance Center in the case of an all-hazards event and supporting service members and Families during Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) and repatriation. We also act as a case manager for all requests for assistance through the Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (ADPAAS).Some of our resources include:
Pre- and Post-Deployment Support
Help prepare Soldiers and Families for deployments and reintegration by providing trainings and resources throughout the deployment cycle in a variety of settings.
The Army Family Web Portal has SRG training that will assist units with the required trainings to initiate an SFRG. Designed to make sure Soldiers and Families have information you need and develop a military support group while the Soldier is deployed. Virtual Soldier and Family Readiness Groups also provide secure environments in which the commander can communicate directly Military OneSource (https:// www.militaryonesource.mil/) This resourceful website provides information about deployment,
reunion, finances, Family, children’s workbooks and SFRGs. The download center allows you to research and download information that is important for you. The SFRG is a commander’s program executed in accordance with Army Directive 2019-17 and AR 600-20. Anyone looking for guidance or answers to FRG-related matters should consult these regulations, your commander, or ethics counselor.
Please contact the Mobilization and Deployment manger at (301) 619-6364/2197
New Parent Support Program (NPSP)
This program offers parents (pregnant or with children through age three) the opportunity to learn new skills and to improve old ones. Our staff knows about the concerns of parents and the challenges that only Military Families face. The New Parent Support Program provides individualized home visits (face-to-face and virtual in lieu of) services in the parent and child’s natural learning environment. However, services can occur in an office, hospital, or community setting. Classes and groups are available which provide information on pregnancy, nutrition, parenting newborns and toddlers, problem solving and coping, discipline issues, social isolation, and military stressors. Services are also available outside normal duties hours so working parents can participate. Parenting Education classes and resources are available for both moms and dads. Let’s not forget the siblings, we have resources to help siblings welcome the new baby home. In a bind and need some supplies, NPSP has everything from swaddle blankets to rattles to diapers and wipes.
Please contact the Fort Detrick New Parent Support Manager at (301) 619-0323/7453/7171
The Fort Detrick Relocation Readiness Program offers a comprehensive support system to help you and your family make permanent change of station moves as smoothly as possible. The mis-
sion of Relocation Readiness Program is to minimize the stress of relocation by offering skills and resources to Soldiers and families that will simplify the moving process throughout their military career.
We assist soldiers and their families in the following areas:
• Newcomers’ Orientations
• Welcome Packets
• Lending Closet: provides limited household items such as microwaves, dishes, small appliances, table and chairs, pots, pans, floor pads/mattresses, vacuum cleaners, and pet crates.
• Overseas Orientations to Germany/Korea/Italy/Japan
• Cultural information on living abroad.
• Reintegration Workshops when returning from OCONUS tours.
• Relocation Workshops & PCS Planning Briefs
• Relocation Planning and intro to online moving tools
• Unit Sponsorship Training and Assistance
• Free Internet Café and Printers
• Free Fax
• Free Photocopy
Please contact the Fort Detrick Relocation Readiness Program office at (301) 619-6364 / 2197.
Our Fallen Soldiers have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Their Families deserve our respect, our gratitude, and the very best we can provide. If you’re a surviving Family member,Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)offers you access to support, information, and services, closest to where you live, when you need it and for as long as you desire. Survivor Outreach Services is part of the Army Casualty Continuum of Care. It’s designed to provide long-term support to surviving Families of Fallen Soldiers.Our goal is to reassure Survivors that they remain valued members of the Army Family.The loss of a loved one often results in tremendous grief, which can be overwhelming. When faced with a tragedy, you may
be wondering what direction to take. Your SOS Coordinator is your link to finding the resources and answers that will work best for you. Your local Support Coordinator is available to meet with you as you journey through this difficult transition by providing direct services as well as information, referrals, and recommendations. He or she can also connect you with support groups, spiritual resources, and bereavement and financial counselors. Your SOS Coordinator can also help you request and obtain copies of documents, navigate local, state, and federal Please contact the FTY Detrick SOS Manager at (301) 619-6364
The Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) Program is for active-duty military, retirees, dependents, and/or intimate partner. It is designed to ensure that each person reported as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault is provided support. DAVA’s provide non-clinical advocacy services and are on call 24 hours a day/7 day a week to provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and inform victims of their rights. They assist victims in creating safety plans, obtaining protective orders, securing medical treatment for injuries, and referrals to military and civilian resources. The DAVA serves as a liaison to the victim, ensures the victim has a safe and confidential way on seeking assistance; informs victims of their rights as military Family and service members, and assist in advocating on the victim’s behalf, while empowering the member to make informed and independent decisions to support their recovery process. Additionally, the DAVA Program provides annual training about domestic violence, and sexual assault to military units and commands.
Please Contact ther Fort Detrick DAVA at (301) 619-7453/2197. After hours, please dial ((301) 514-9544).
Supporting the employment and development of spouses ultimately contributes to improving quality of life and workforce readiness.One of the objectives of improving spouse employment is promoting the awareness and use of the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship to eligible military spouses. MyCAA is a workforce development program (through the Department of Defense (DoD) that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses.The scholarship assists military
spouses in pursuing licenses, certifications or associate degrees necessary to gain employment in an occupation or career field.” More information and resources can be found at:
Please contact the FT Detrick Employment Readiness at (301) 619-3385/2197
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)
The Department of Defense remains committed to eliminating sexual assault from the ranks of the military. Sexual assault is a crime. It inflicts incalculable harm on victims and their families; it tears at the very fabric of civilian and military communities; and it destroys trust among individuals and faith in our institutions. The DOD has made significant progress in combating sexual assault by introducing a comprehensive sexual assault prevention and response policy and implementing it across the military services.
The Fort Detrick SHARP office is in building 243 (the corner of Beasley Dr and Porter St) room 105.
For 24/7 service all military Service Members, Active-Duty Family members and Department of the Army Civilians can call the Fort Detrick can call the Fort Detrick hotline at (240) 674-2802.
During normal business hours call (301) 6192976 or 7387.
SHARP training is conducted by an organization’s leadership for more information please call (301) 619-2976 or 7387.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
Two Reporting Options for Victims
1. Victims have the right to make a “RESTRICTED REPORT,” which does not initiate a police investigation. The purpose is to allow victims the ability to obtain medical care, support, and counseling in a private manner. Victims may make a report to:
a. Fort Detrick SHARP hotline: (240) 6742802
b. A Sexual Assault Response Coordinator: (301) 619-2976 or 7387
c. Healthcare Provider at Barquist Army Health Clinic: (301) 619-7175
d. Heartly House: (301) 662-8800
2. Victims may also file an “UNRESTRICTED REPORT “which will be investigated to:
a. Fort Detrick SHARP hotline: (240) 6742802
b. A Sexual Assault Response Coordinator: (301) 619-2976 or 7387
c. Healthcare Provider at Barquist Army Health
Clinic: (301) 619-7175
d. Heartly House: (301) 662-8800
e. Their Commander
f. The Provost Marshal’s Office at (301) 6197144
3. Victims can also use the Safe Helpline:
Safe Helpline is a confidential service that provides support for survivors of sexual assault in the U.S. military. To contact Safe Helpline, you can use one of the following options:
• Telephone: (877) 995-5247 (inside and outside the U.S. via DSN)
• Text: 552-47 (inside the U.S.) or 571-4705546 (outside the U.S.)
• Online Chat: SafeHelpline.org
• Peer-to-peer support: SafeHelpRoom.org
• Safe Helpline app: www.safehelpline.org/app, available on App Store or GooglePlay
For more information, call (301) 619-2976 or 7387.
The Fort Detrick Army Substance Abuse Program is responsible for: Risk Reduction Program; Suicide Prevention Program; Employee Assistance Program; and the Drug Testing Program. These areas are all complimentary to each other, designed to identify, prevent and treat high risk behaviors among Soldiers, Family members and DA Civilians.
The Risk Reduction Program is a commander’s program designed to identify and reduce high-risk behaviors among Soldiers. The Risk Reduction Unit Risk Inventory (URI) is conducted to assist the commander in identifying high risk behaviors. Risk Inventories are mandated by AR 600-85 and optimally conducted everysix months. The results of the URIs are used to assist the ASAP Risk Reduction and Prevention Education teams in helping the commander develop intervention strategies and education plans to mitigate identified high-risk behaviors. The Risk Reduction Program (RRP) also reviews actual incidents and trends to identify prevention strategies.
The Suicide Prevention Program provides Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) for gatekeepers, Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) train-the-trainer workshops for military, and ACE Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) for DA civilians.
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Education Drug and Alcohol Prevention Education train- ing is designed to raise awareness and increase knowledge of the consequences often hidden in high-risk drinking and drug use in an effort to prevent problems before they happen. Minimum training for Soldiers is set at four hours annually and 2-hours annually for DA civilians. For Soldier training, ASAP staff will provide 1-hour, with the UPL providing three hours. It is suggested that all Soldiers receive 1-hour of substance abuse train-ing per quarter. All Soldier training must be docu- mented with the ASAP prevention team. Prime for Life (also known as ADAPT) is a 12-hour prevention training program for Soldiers, DA civilians and family members needing to address high-risk alcohol and drug behaviors. Classes are conducted on a monthly basis, or as needed.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a non-punitive program providing confidential and timely problem identification/assessment services to employees and their families. The EAP promotes the well-being of the employee and supports the supervisor in helping the employee with personal problems that are affect- ing work performance. The scope of the program is designed to assist the federal workforce in seeking counseling or other professional services to address personal and workplace issues.
Drug testing operations are conducted to support unit and Soldier readiness and designated DA civilians. Civilian drug testing is conducted on three sites for approximately 1,500 civilians in testing designated positions. Soldier support for drug testing and supplies, as well as Battalion and Unit Prevention Leader Training, is provid- ed by the Drug Testing and Prevention Team.
Rehabilitation Program services are provided to treat Soldiers, DA civilians and family members with a substance abuse dependency or addiction diagnosis through self or command referral. The ASAP Prevention Programs are located in the Community Support Center, 1520 Freedman Drive. For more information, call (301) 619-2120 or visit: http://www.detrick. army.mil/asap/ dtest.cfm.
Auditorium and classroom requests are made through the Installation SharePoint site.
Located at 1405 Porter St. inside the Army and Air Force Exchange Store. Phone: (301) 619-2345, or visit the website.
Hours of Operation:
Monday and Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
BOSS is a Quality of Life (QOL) program that addresses single Soldier QOL issues and initiatives. BOSS provides a vehicle through which single Soldier QOL concerns are identified and recommendations for improvement are made. The BOSS program provides an opportunity for single Soldiers to participate in and contribute to their respective communities. The BOSS program enables Soldiers to identify and develop activities to meet their recreational and leisure needs and provides opportunities for active-duty Soldiers, with emphasis on the single (and unaccompanied) Soldier, to participate in physical, self-development, leisure and educational activities. The core components of the BOSS program are QOL, community service and recreation and leisure.
Any single Soldier that is interested in participating is encouraged to attend the BOSS meetings or see your unit representative. See your unit BOSS representative for further information and upcoming recreational opportunities. For more information, call (301) 619-2498.
Located at 1431 Sultan St. next to the Auto Service Center, a two bay coin-operated car wash, vacuum, and vending machines are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility has heated floors to allow them to be used during inclement weather.
The charge is $1.75 for four minutes, a bill changer is available. For more information, call (301) 619-3972.
Army CYSS programs offer active duty military and DoD Civilians and contractors consistent quality, affordable childcare and youth development programs which are nationally accredited. The Fort Detrick CYS Child Development Center, School Age Center, Youth Services, and Sports and Fitness, are staffed by professional mnagement staff and highly trained Child and Youth Program Professionals. It is our mission to nurture children and youth in a positive environment providing the best opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, creatively, and physically.
Parent & Outreach Services provide CYS registration support for all CYS programs in a convenient location in the Child and Youth Services Building 949A, during office hours from 9 a.m. –4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. We strive to offer the best in customer service for all patrons. To minimize the time required, parents are encouraged to make an appointment to allow staff to review the record or review the required child/youth paperwork for a new registration.The Parent and Outreach Services epresentatives will provide additional information on space availability and the procedure for requesting child care in one of our many programs. Parents who are interested in childcare in a CDC, SAC or Middle School and Teen Programs, or Youth Sports Programs may contact the CYS Parent & Outreach Services Office at (301) 619-7100.
The Fort Detrick Child Development Center (CDC) Child Development Center operational hours are Monday-Friday from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and serves (ages 6 weeks-5 years). The center is located on 1776 Ditto Ave. and offers on-post full-day, part-day, hourly childcare, and extended duty day care to include the Strong Beginnings
Pre-Kindergarten program. Care is provided by trained staff and operations are subject to Department of Defense (DoD) certification. The CDC program offers families high quality, affordable, accessible child care, USDA approved meals/snacks, and age appropriate toys, equipment, and activities promoting the growth and development of the children enrolled. The Fort Detrick CDC is nationally accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children - the gold standard for early child care programs nationwide.
The Army CYS School Age Center (SAC) School-Age Center operational hours are Monday-Friday from 6 a.m-6 p.m. and serves (ages 6-18 years). The program is located at 955 Sultan Dr. and offers before- and after- school programs, weekend activities during the school year, and summer care and camps during school vacations. The program also offers care based on the Frederick County Public Schools calendar for holidays and days out of school.
Care is provided by trained staff and operations are subject to DoD certification. The School Age Center provides a setting focused on the growth and development of the whole child, including opportunities for planned center-based activities daily after school in the areas of sports, indoor and out-door recreation, arts and crafts, life skills, Youth Technology Lab and educational support. All meals and snacks follow the USDA standards.
On Saturdays, when staffing allows, the SAC program opens from 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for grades 1-5 offering enrolled users of before and after school and walk-in users to use the games, movies, computer lab and other planned center events for a special for fee activity or prearranged field trips. We encourage parents to visit the CYS Services Parent and Outreach Services office at 949A Sultan Dr. or call (301) 619-7100 for more information.
The program is committed to promoting communication and partnership between Fort Detrick, CYS, and local schools. The program’s mission is to assist military students during their transition and assignment to this installation, by providing information on local schools, supporting and helping parents and students when education concerns or issues arise, encouraging active parent involvement and positive relationships with their child’s school.
The School Liaison program also provides
many youth and parent education topics throughout the year. We strive to partner with local community agencies and schools for the advancement of youth and education. Our Frederick County Public Schools and Fort Detrick Partner in Education Agreement provides active duty military and DoD employees and units with opportunities to volunteer officially in local schools. Potential volunteers and parents may contact the School Liaison Officer at (301) 6197143 and Outreach Director at (301) 619-3246 for more information on how to become a volunteer and for support services regarding education.
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The CYS Middle and Teen Program located at 949 Sultan Dr., provides a no cost Middle and Teen Program for children on a Monday-Friday basis at Youth Services. This is for children Grades 6 - 12 from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. MondayThursday and on Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m. The YS Middle & Teen program also opens based on the Frederick County Public Schools calendar school holidays, except on Federal Holidays. All meals and snacks offered follow the USDA standards. On Saturdays, the Middle School program opens from 4:30-7 p.m. for grades 6-8, and for Teens the program opens at 5-9 p.m. offering open recreation, games, movies, computer lab and other planned center events or a special for fee activity or prearranged field trip. When school ends, the M&T program provides a high quality Summer Day Camp Program which includes specialty Middle & Teen Camps on a weekly basis. We encourage parents to visit the CYS Services Parent and Outeach Services at 949A Sultan Dr. or call (301) 619-7100 for more information on how to register.
Fort Detrick CYS Sports & Fitness Program
The CYSS Sports & Fitness Program offers various opportunities for children in the area of sports. The program provides support for children ages 3 - 18 years to encourage healthy, life-long active habits. Some of the Sports and Fitness options offered are START SMART programs for pre-school aged children, as well as Basketball, Soccer, Cheer, Dance, and many other sports-related activites in the after-school program. All coaches are trained and certified by the National Alliance of Youth Sports. All players must be registered CYS participants, and sports physicals are required annually for participation. For more information, please call the SPORTS Director at (301) 619- 2538, to register, please
call the CYS Parent and Outreach Services office at (301) 619-7100.
CYS Services Parent and Outreach Services (P&OS)
Building 161, Room 2 2460 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 319-5487
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Child Development Center (CDC) 2460 Linden Lane, Building 169 Forest Glen (FG) Annex
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 0-5532
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Child Development Center operational hours are Monday-Friday from 6 a.m.-6 p.m., and serves (ages 6 weeks-5 years) and offers on-post fullday, part-day, hourly childcare, and extended duty day care to include the Strong Beginnings Pre-Kindergarten program. Care is provided by trained staff and operations are subject to Department of Defense (DoD) certification. The CDC program offers families high quality, affordable, accessible childcare, USDA approved meals/snacks, and age appropriate toys, equipment, and activities promoting the growth and development of the children enrolled. The Fort Detrick CDC is nationally accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children - the gold standard for early childcare programs nationwide.
Located at 1529 Porter Street (on the corner of Freedman Drive) and provides the following services:
• Patio: Enjoy our garden of flowers and shrubbery while overlooking the center of Fort Detrick off the patio. There are eight tables with umbrellas provide a nice location to enjoy a great meal or group get together outdoors.
Conference Center: Enjoy Conference and meeting services are available at the Community Activities Center located at 1529 Porter St. Enjoy scalable meeting areas and extraordinary audio and visual equipment support including video- and teleconferencing support. Two huge drop-down projection screens, a high definition
projection system, ceiling mounted speakers, podiums and microphone are available. Fees Apply. Call (301) 619-3972 for reservations or to make inquiry.
The Fort Detrick Commissary is a full-service commissary carrying more than 9,000 items for your shopping pleasure. Located at 1510 Porter Street., the commissary offers a full selection of meat items cut daily to ensure freshness. It carries a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables comparable to any store in the area. It also has a full service Deli / Bakery Department which offers Lunch time specials and other daily specials of Deli meats and fresh baked items.
Special orders are encouraged from all departments. Meat and produce are not normally stocked may be special ordered. This requires at least 24-hours advanced notice. It includes products like extra thick-cut steaks, produce baskets, and party trays. The Deli/Bakery department also does cakes to order and party (meat and cheese) trays for all your entertaining needs.
The commissary has checkout stands that handle credit cards, debit cards, food stamps and WIC transactions. It has two Self-Checkout stands for your convenience.
The commissary provides Extra Savings items, indicated by special signs throughout the store featuring national products at lower prices.
The commissary is easily accessible by anyone with special needs. The staff at the Fort Detrick Commissary looks forward to making your shopping experience the best ever.
Hours of operation are: Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 7pm., Wednesday and Friday 10am to 6 pm., Saturday 9am to 6 pm., Sunday 10am to 5 pm., and closed Monday.
The commissary can be reached by telephone (301) 619-2990. You can also check our web site out on www.commissaries.com.
173 Stephen Sitter Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 295-7374 ext. 10
Fisher House is located at Forest Glen Annex and is “a home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family
members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge. The Foundation also manages a grant program that supports other military charities and scholarship funds for military children, spouses and children of fallen and disabled veterans. For more information on the Fisher House visit fisherhouse.org
The Barquist Army Health Clinic (BAHC) is a state of the art medical and dental facility named in honor of Col. Richard F. Barquist. The clinic provides primary medical care to enrolled TRICARE Prime patients to include: health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, treatment and management of acute and chronic illnesses. We provide care for children (to include infants) and all adult populations (to include prenatal care). On-site immunizations, lab, pharmacy and x-ray services are available. Barquist also provides Occupational Health and Physical Therapy services. Substance Abuse counseling is available for active-duty Service Members. Additional specialty services are available in the clinic on a limited basis currently for Behavioral Health counseling, Family Advocacy and Travel Medicine. A full range of specialty care services are offered to our beneficiaries either at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Fort Meade or in the TRICARE Network.
The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Immunization room hours are 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Medical care is not available at the clinic after duty hours, weekends or holidays. Call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273) for after duty urgent care.
Barquist is closed on all federal holidays and possibly training days. Occasionally, inclement weather will force the clinic to delay opening, to close early or to close for the entire day. The clinic will follow the guidelines that are set by Fort Detrick. All training and holiday closures are posted on our clinic public homepage and on the BAHC Facebook page (See URL below) for the most current dates.
If you need to make an appointment, please call (301) 619-7175 or Toll free (866) 319-8982 between the hours of 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. You can also utilize TRICARE online at www.tricareon-
line.com to schedule an appointment.
Emergency services are not available at Barquist. If you have an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Medical emergency care is available at Frederick Memorial Hospital, located on West 7th Street, approximately one mile from the Fort Detrick Veterans Gate and at other hospitals within the area.
For after-hours care, contact the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273). A referral for urgent care is required to avoid point-ofservice charges to the patient.
Patients on recurring chronic medications are highly encouraged to use the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy (TMOP) service. See TMOP information online at: www.expressscripts.com/TRICARE. The pharmacy hours of operation are 8 a.m. – noon and 1 - 4 p.m. Medications dispensed are limited to those items contained on the Formulary. The Formulary can be accessed by going to the Barquist website and selecting the pharmacy link. A maximum of a 90-day supply will be dispensed for maintenance medications at any given time.
Fort Detrick has a MANDATORY prescription refill call-in service. Any prescription originating at other Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) within the region may also be called in to the Fort Detrick pharmacy using the 1-800-3771723 number. Refill prescriptions that have been called in are available for pickup after 3 business days. Special order prescriptions originating from other MTF’s may need an additional 2 business days before pickup. PLEASE REFILL YOUR MEDICATION AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE YOU ARE OUT.
Pharmacy ID Requirements: When picking up prescriptions for yourself, you must have your military ID card with you. When picking up prescriptions for family members or friends, you MUST bring THAT person’s ID card with you or have a signed MEDDAC Form 757 (Authorization to Release Prescription Medications to Third Parties). Children 10 years and older must have an ID card.
The Radiology Department provides diagnostic radiographic services to all eligible active-duty military, retirees and family members. All radiographic procedures of the head, trunk and extremities are performed. All other
The Barquist Medical Records Department is the custodian of Health and Outpatient Treatment Medical Records. They also perform many other patient administration services. In-processing hours for active-duty personnel are Monday thru Friday. Patients may request a copy of their medical records by completing a “Request to Release Information” form (DD Form 2870). Copies of patient medical records may take 4-6 weeks to process.
TRICARE information and customer service is available by phone or on the internet. The tollfree phone number to call for customer assistance is 1-877-TRICARE (874-2273). The official TRICARE website, www.tricare.mil, also provides the same level of information and services.
The TRICARE contractor for our TRICARE region (North Region) is Health Net Federal Services, and their official website, www.hnfs. com , is also an excellent source of information.
Using the TRICARE toll-free number and the websites will allow you to receive assistance and information for the following listed services and benefits:
Enroll in or purchase a plan
File or check on the status of a claim
View referrals and prior authorizations
Find a doctor or change the name of a doctor on a referral
Change primary care managers
See what’s covered
oversight, continuously evaluated against federal, military, state and local regulations and standards, as well as best management practices; and the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of environmental and occupational stressors associated with work and work operations that may cause illness, impaired health and well-being, significant discomfort or the inefficiency of the workplace or within the community. Additional information describing services and areas of program emphasis is available at: http:// https://home.army.mil/detrick/ih/index.cfm.
The Fort Detrick Dental Clinic is located in the Barquist Army Health Care Facility, Building 1434, Porter Street. This is a satellite clinic of the Carlisle Barracks Dental Clinic Command, the Fort Meade Dental Activity and the North Atlantic Regional Dental Command. Services provided include exams, cleanings, routine fillings, crowns, bridges, partial dentures, root canal therapy, periodontal therapy and basic oral surgery procedures.
Active duty service members from all of the armed services and U.S. Public Health Service located at Fort Detrick are eligible for routine care. Any eligible patient with a dental problem should report to the clinic during sick call at 7:30 a.m.
Appointments are available for all other times. Patients with a severe situation (uncontrolled oral pain, rapid swelling, sudden fever,
may also be directed to the Epes Dental Clinic or the Oral Surgery Clinic, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Fort Meade, Maryland. Further referrals may be made to Walter Reed Army Medical Center or the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda.
Health
Occupational Health is located in Building 1546. Please call (301) 619-2043 for more information. Patients are seen by appointment only, except for employees with non-emergent work-related injuries on the day of injury. Call 911 for severe/ emergent injuries. The Occupational Health Department services active-duty military personnel and federal civilian employees (appropriated/non appropriated.) Note: Occupational health services are not available for contract employees in this office.
Occupational Health available services:
• Care for job related injuries, illness and potential hazard exposures
• Administrative physical exams and Fitness for Duty assessments
• Job-related health surveillance
• Hearing conservation program
• Vision conservation
• Respiratory protection
• Illness absence monitoring and Return to Work assessments
• Blood-borne pathogen exposure control program
• Employee immunizations
• Worksite hazard assessment
• Epidemiological investigations
• Health promotion counseling
• Medical records management For questions regarding Force Health Protection, call (301) 619-2044.
Barquist Army Health Clinic Websites: For more detailed information, please go to our website at: Homepage: https://barquist.tricare.mil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook. com%2FFtDetrickBarquistArmyHealthClinic%2F
Balfour Beatty
Through the Army Residential Communities Initiative (RCI), the Army partnered with Balfour Beatty Communities, a private developer, to build, renovate, manage, and maintain family housing communities on post. Housing is open to active duty, DoD retirees and civilians. Management & Leasing Office 6000 Ditto Ave. Frederick, Maryland 21702 (240) 379-6410 Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit the Balfour Beatty website at: www.ftdetrickhomes.com .
Office
The RCI Office is located in the Community Support Center, 1520 Freedman Drive, Housing Services Office, Room 202, and is the government link between Fort Detrick and Balfour Beatty. This partnership will continue to create communities that reflect pride in being a member of the Armed Forces and will enhance the well-being for the Service Members and their families living in the Fort Detrick housing community. The office can be reached at (301) 6193417; Glen Haven Housing at (301) 649-9700.
The Housing Office is responsible for assigning adequate space to single Soldiers in pay grades E1-E5. Orders and duty telephone numbers are required for in-processing. Soldiers requiring Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing must also have a current (within 60 days) end-of month Leave and Earnings Statement. Incoming single Soldiers in the grade of E6 will be authorized basic allowance for housing (BAH) at the without dependent rate, and will be required to reside off post. Geographical bachelors (Soldiers entitled to BAH at the “with dependent” rate, who are voluntarily separated from their family members) are not authorized assignment to permanent party UEPH.
Housing Services Office: 1520 Freedman Drive, Room 202 Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702-5016 (301) 619-3224 or (301) 619-3419
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Inspections are by appointment only.
Housing Services Office (HSO)
The Housing Service Office (HSO) has a broader array of services to offer military and civilian personnel. The HSO maintains a list of available home listings for rent or purchase. We can assist you with information on temporary lodging, an overview of community resources and amenities, provide maps, school information and other community service information. We provide desk spaces and telephones for your use and are able to provide contact information to help you locate housing at your next duty station. Military personnel reporting for duty at Fort Detrick are REQUIRED to report to the Housing Services Office prior to seeking off-post rental housing.
Have you ever felt the need, as a customer, to have your voice heard - whether to recognize great service, point out a concern or make a recommendation? Now is your chance to share your thoughts and help us provide world class customer service.
Customer feedback is a critical element to ensuring that the highest quality programs, services and facilities are provided to Service Members, families and civilian employees -- in keeping with their service and sacrifice.
The Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) system is the primary means of receiving feedback directly from customers. ICE empowers customers to make a difference in how products and services are delivered by offering recom-
mendations and bringing up issues. Customer comments also help to prioritize and refocus installation services and support to meet changing requirements.
Participating service providers are required to review and follow-up on every comment regardless of whether the customer asks for a response or not. Though it is not required, customers are highly encouraged to provide their contact information when submitting a comment card through ICE so the provider can respond immediately and directly to you with feedback.
Every organization strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction, and the continual feedback provided through ICE helps us identify and work on those areas that need improvement and continue those that are meeting the needs of you the customer.
ICE is available to every customer who uses our services -- Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen (active duty, Guard and Reserve) and their families, as well as veterans, retirees and civilian employees. By sharing your honest feedback, together we can work to improve service delivery and achieve our goal of providing world class customer service.
Visit https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_ id=438&dep=DoD and let your voice be heard.
The post laundry and dry cleaner, located at 1405 Porter St., The Post Laundry and Dry Cleaners will clean, press, and alter clothing items. Normal turnaround time for most articles is three days. There is a 20 percent service charge for one day service. It also offers a tailoring service and will sew patches on military uniforms.. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. It is closed for lunch Monday - Friday from 1:30 - 2 p.m. For more information call (301) 694-3237.
The Leisure Travel Office is located in Building 949 Sultan Drive and offers discounted tickets to local attractions, seasonal theme parks, movie theaters, special events and much more. Leisure Travel Services can help you plan vacations, cruises, tours and make hotel reservations. For more information call, (301) 619-2892 or visit: https://detrick.armymwr.com/programs/ leisure-travel-services
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed Holidays: Closed
The Mail Distribution Center is located at 9200 Amber Drive on Fort Detrick (FD) and at 2460 Linden Lane Suite #161 on Forest Glen Annex (FG). The center is open MondayWednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The center is open on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fort Detrick is served by the Frederick Branch, U.S. Postal Service. Forest Glen Annex is serviced by the Silver Spring Branch located next to the Distribution Center. Mail is delivered to the distribution center and sorted daily. Offices on post pick up their mail by appointed personnel. Organizations who have mail is updated daily on the SharePoint and an email is sent to personnel without access to the SharePoint. Unaccompanied enlisted personnel personal mail is distributed through the mailboxes at the barracks by USPS. For more information, call (301) 619-2233 for FD and (301) 319-6407 FG.
The Personal Property and Travel Services can be completed at 1520 Freedman Dr., Room 203. Detail information can be found on the Fort Detrick homepage under “site map” and then go to Passport Office. For information, call (301) 619-2211.
This office does not process tourist passports. Tourist passports are handled at your local Post Offices.
Fort Detrick has a full-service Personal Property Office, located at 1520 Freedman Drive, Room 203A. Inbound, outbound, non-temporary storage and local move services are provided. Counselors provide entitlement information when service members are making a permanentchange-of-station move, and when they are planning for retirement and separation. New arrivals should contact or visit the office immediately to arrange delivery of property. The hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday from 7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The office can be reached by calling (301) 619-7179 or (301) 619-7159.
The PX is located at 1405 Porter Street. It provides modern self-service shoppette that offers high quality merchandise to military personnel and their Families and retirees. Ordering service is available for items not stocked in the store. Both Class VI and Military Clothing Sales Store are located in the PX. Also provided within the PX are a self-service gas station, barber shop, cleaners, and a SUBWAY and a Burger King Restaurant. inside the Army and Air Force Exchange Store. Telephone: (301) 695-9555 or visit the web link at https://home.army. mil/detrick/aafes/
Provides information and services on benefits and entitlements to active duty Soldiers and Families preparing for retirement and is located in the Military Personnel Division, Building 1520.
The Transportation Motorpool operated by the Logistics Readiness Center is located at Building 9200 on Fort Detrick and Building 601 at Forest Glen Annex. GSA vehicles are available for official use to authorized licensed operators on a reimbursable cost basis. The hours of operation at Fort Detrick and Forest Glen are Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bus driver and forklift training for select personnel is also conducted on a regular basis. For more information, call (301) 619-0029.
ACES is located in the Community Support Center (CSC), Bldg. 1520B Freedman Dr., Suite 109 (301) 619-2854 usarmy.detrick.usag.mbx.dhr-aces@mail.mil
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 3 pm For more information, call (301) 619-2854
Counseling services provided for Army Active Duty, Army Reserve, Army National Guard Soldiers, Family Members, and DoD Civilians within the Fort Detrick and its surrounding areas.
The Army Personnel Testing (APT) program encompasses standardized test to determine eligibility for specialized training, to include language proficiency testing.
The class is designed to improve Soldier’s, arithmetic reasoning, reading and vocabulary skills prior to taking the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) and develop Soldiers college readiness. These classes are offered monthly at the Fort Detrick Education Center in Bldg. 1520a. For more information or to sign –up please contact us at (301) 619-4537 or @ usarmy.detrick. usag.mbx.dhr-aces@mail.mil
SERVICES OFFERED
• Education Counseling Services;
• Tuition Assistance usage and guidance
• Armylgnited course enrollment navigation tips
• College degree planning
• Transfer Credit Joint Service Transcript Evaluation
• Financial Aid, grants, student loans
• Veterans Education Bene ts GI Bills
• Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP);
• Improve Basic Math and English skills
• Improve ASVAB scores GT Improvement
• Academic skills College ready
• Army Personnel Testing Center
• Armed Forces Classi cation Test (AFCT/ASVAB)
• Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)
• Defense Language Pro ciencyTest (DLPT)
• Oral Pro ciency Interview (OPI)
• Selection Instrument for Flight Training (SIFT)
• Multi-use Learning Center Government Computers
ACES serves as the Soldiers ONESTOP for civilian education and credentialing information!
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Located at the Automotive Self-Service Center, 949 Sultan Drive, you may rent a wide range of outdoor recreational equipment, tents, campers, utility trailers, pop-up canopies, yard games, inflatable bounces, canoes, kayaks, tables, chairs and much more. For more information, please call (301) 619-3972 or visit:https://detrick. armymwr.com/programs/equipment-checkoutcenter.
Hours of Operation:
Monday and Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: Closed
All individuals, regardless of age, fishing at the Nallin Farm pond must possess a Fort Detrick fishing permit and meet all State of Maryland fishing laws. Fishing permits are sold at the Equipment Check Out Center, Building 949. Look for special events such as “Learn to Fish Day” and “Fishing Rodeos.” Fishing is permitted during daylight only and closed whenever pond is being restocked. Signs at the pond will announce when the pond is closed. Children are required to be supervised at all time by parents or guardians. Call (301) 619-3972 for more information.
The Captain Jennifer J. Shafer Odom Physical Fitness Center is located at 1507 Porter Street The center features a variety of
fitness equipment, volleyball and basketball courts, men’s and women’s saunas, aerobic classes and locker room facilities. The center is open to active duty military, retirees, reservists, National Guard, their family members and authorized civilian and DOD contract employees. Call (301) 619-2498 for more information or visit: https://detrick.armymwr.com/ programs/cpt-jennifer-j-shafer-odom-fitnesscenter.
Hours of Operation:
Open 24/7
The Forest Glen Annex Fitness Center is located on Forest Glenn is located at 154 Stephen Sitter Avenue. The center features a
variety of fitness equipment and locker room facilities. The center is open to active duty military, retirees, reservists, National Guard, their family members and authorized civilian and DOD contract employees. Call (301) 295-7330 for more information or visit: http://detrick. armymwr.com/us/detrick/programs/forestglen-annex-fitness-center/.
Hours of Operation:
Open 24/7
There are several golf courses in the Frederick area that welcome military and civilian personnel as guest players. There is no golf course located on Fort Detrick, but there
is a golf driving range at the Nallin Farm Recreation Area.
Call (301) 619-3972 for more information or visit: https://detrick.armymwr.com/
The Jogging Trail follows around the post’s perimeter and has several trails of different distances. The trail officially starts at the Odom Fitness Center but runners may start at any point. For more information call (301) 619-2498.
The Nallin Farm Recreational Area is open to active duty military, retirees and their family members, DOD civilians and DOD contractors for their activities and group picnics. The area is complete with three shelters, a grill pavilion, horseshoe pits, a stocked trout pond, playground and restrooms. The large pavilion accommodates 150-175 people and the two smaller pavilions can accommodate up to 50. Individuals or groups wanting to reserve a pavilion must complete a Nallin Farm Pavilion Reservation Form and pay a reservation fee. The Reservation Form is available online at https://home.army.mil/ detrick/NallinFarmPond.cfm. The Nallin Farm Recreational Area is open from sunrise to sunset daily. All individuals and groups must leave the pavilions and area before dark. The picnic areas are designated as a “no trash”
area. Guests using the facility are responsible for cleaning up and depositing all trash and litter in the appropriate dumpsters or recy cling bin. For more information, call (301) 619-3972 or visit: https://home.army.mil/ detrick/NallinFarmPond.cfm.
Monday – Sunday: Sunrise-Sunset
Recreational vehicle storage is available for authorized patrons at Fort Detrick and Forest Glen. Vehicles that are permitted to be stored must maintain a current registration and insurance. Call (301) 619-2759 for information, availability and pricing.
Look for flyers and announcements in the Standard, on our marquees and in weekly announcements regarding recreation and leisure activities hosted around the installation. Call (301) 619-3271 for more information or visit https://detrick.armymwr.com/.
Pool passes are available for purchase at the Captain Jennifer J. Shafer Odom Fitness Center located at 1507 Porter Street or at the outdoor pool during the summer season.
• Outdoor Pool: The pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Daily and
itary and civilian personnel. Military members have priority if the courts are filled. The courts are lighted, allowing for night play. Tennis courts are located next to the swimming pool. Tennis shoes are required. The tennis courts are located next to the Bowling Center on Sultan Drive. For more information, call (301) 619-2498 or visit: https://detrick.armymwr.com
The Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison is the landlord of the installation and provides critical base operations support to Department of Defense and non-Department of Defense mission partners. Through its special and personal staff offices, the garrison provides public affairs support, legal advice, Chaplain services and Equal Employment programs, internal review and auditing, and military personnel. Many other aspects of base operations support are provided through several directorates.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Office assists the U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Detrick organizations and the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command in their commitment to equal employment opportunity through the implementation of a strong equal employment opportunity and affirmative employment program without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
This policy mandates equal employment opportunity for all Civilians and prohibits discrimination in all aspects of personnel, policies, practices and operations and in all working conditions and relationships with employees, applicants for employment and former employees.
There are two locations: Fort Detrick and Forest Glen, and both offices are responsible for processing discrimination complaints, manag-
ing the Special Emphasis Programs, conducting Mediation and advising Management on EEO regulations.
The EEO Offices are located at 1520 Freedman Drive, Building 209, Fort Detrick, Md. and 2460 Linden Lane, Building 161, Forest Glen Annex, Silver Spring, Md. Both offices are open from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EEO personnel can be reached at (301) 619-2224(Fort Detrick) or (301) 295-7551 (Forest Glen), TTY: (301) 6192466 or email: usarmy.detrick.usag.mbx.eeo@ mail.mil.
The Directorate of Emergency Services protects people and property. Trained firefighters and police officers are available for response 24-hours-a-day and seven-days-a-week. Other functions include law enforcement, traffic and visitor control, prevention and investigation of crimes, physical security and weapon registration.
A guard force, headquartered at the Directorate of Emergency Services, provides access control and security at Fort Detrick and Forest Glen gates. The Fort Detrick Police Department is committed to Community Policing efforts and working with the residents and members of the Fort Detrick community to enhance the partnership with the overall goal of improving the quality of life at Fort Detrick and Forest Glen, while at the same time, maintaining
respect for individua lrights and human dignity. The police are patrolling in vehicles and bicycles not only as a law enforcement deterrent but as a way to interact with the public. The Fort Detrick Police
The fire department provides 24-hour emergency services to Fort Detrick/Forest Glen personnel and property. The fire department is staffed by trained fire protection personnel and is organized into three major elements, Operations, Prevention, and Training.
As a team of highly trained and dedicated professionals our mission is to provide the highest standard of service to all those who seek our help. As a service provider we stand ready to provide fire suppression, fire prevention and education,rescue services and emergency medical care. Members of the Fort Detrick Fire and Emergency Services, through our commitment to innovation, service, and excellence strive to be leaders in fire and life safety services and continually strive to improve the quality of service delivered to our customers, and ensuring “Everyone Goes Home”.
The Fort Detrick Directorate of Emergency Services, Physical Security Division is established by AR 190-series regulations, encompassing those functions that safeguard personnel; prevent unauthorized access to Fort Detrick and Forest Glen Annex, material, equipment and documents; and safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage and theft by the entire threat spectrum.
The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS)
DPTMS serves Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, families, Department of the Army civilians and tenant activities with an array of services and programs. Core DPTMS functions include: Garrison Operations, Planning, Security. The Directorate is located in Building 810, suite 107, and is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding federal holidays.
Auditorium and Classroom Scheduling. Auditorium and classroom requests are made through the Installation SharePoint site.
Operations Division
Performs a myriad of functions supporting Fort Detrick missions by managing the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) during emergencies directly impacting installation activities and operations. The Operations division also functions as the Command and Control (C2) element for tracking, coordinating, and reporting to command and higher headquarters. In addition, it serves as the conduit between higher headquarters and Garrison directorates for assigned tasks, managing and coordinating the use of post facilities, as well as ceremonial and special events support.
Plans Division
Prepares and coordinates Contingency Plans, Operations Orders, Taskings, OPSEC and Operational Planning Group. Security and Intelligence Office The Security and Intelligence Office is Responsible for the following security disciplines: Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Security Education, Training & Awareness (SETA) and Industrial Security; overseeing security requirements designed to protect government assets in the interest of national security; conducting inspections, providing guidance in marking, transporting and storage of classified document, and conducting security briefings for newcomers and annual security training requirements IAW Army policy.
The Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) within the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) plays a critical role in supporting the U.S. Army’s mission by managing a wide range of human resource programs that cater to the needs of soldiers, civilian employees, and their families. Historically, the DHR has evolved to address the changing needs of the
Army community, adapting its services to better support the overall effectiveness and well-being of its personnel.
At U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick, it is the mission of the DHR to advance mission readiness and resilience of our military community through exemplary human resource services. Aligned with the principles of the Installation Management Command’s Service Culture Campaign, we pledge to provide equitable, efficient, and effective management of Fort Detrick’s Human Resources, Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), The Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) Center, Administrative Services, Civilian Personnel Division, and Military Personnel Division (MPD).
Our commitment extends beyond administrative excellence to cultivate a culture of service that prioritizes the well-being and development of Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members. By integrating the values of the Service Culture Campaign into our operations, we strive to foster a supportive environment that promotes career advancement, personal and professional growth, and overall mission success. Committed to Excellence, Anchored in Service—Empowering our community for a brighter future.
The Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) Operations Division at Fort Detrick serves as the headquarters of DHR. This division is pivotal in orchestrating a wide range of strategic and operational human resources services. Its responsibilities include Workforce Development, where it not only focuses on training and professional growth within Fort Detrick but also supports broader workforce development, recognition programs, impactful onboarding services, and the DoD Performance Management Appraisal Program, aiming to enhance skills and leadership abilities throughout the command. The division manages Human Capital, aligning human resources with organizational objectives to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Management Support within the division provides crucial administrative services, while Building and Classroom Management maintains essential facilities that foster an optimal learning and working environment. The leadership within the Operations Division is dedicated to upholding high standards of support and development, ensuring that DHR functions seamlessly as the linchpin of human resources efforts at Fort Detrick. Through these comprehensive services, the division significantly contributes to the readiness and effectiveness of the personnel at Fort Detrick and across IMCOM
The Administrative Services Division plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the garrison’s administrative functions. This division is responsible for a range of essential services, including official mail distribution, records management, publication and forms management, and freedom of information requests. By efficiently managing these critical areas, the Administrative Services Division supports the overall mission of IMCOM at Fort Detrick to provide exceptional support to military personnel, civilian employees, and their families. Their work ensures that communications are streamlined, information is accessible, and administrative processes comply with federal and military regulations, thereby enhancing the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the garrison.
The Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) is dedicated to fostering lifelong learning and professional development among the Army community. ACES provides a comprehensive suite of educational services and programs that include tuition assistance, counseling for career and academic goals, testing services, and access to post-secondary educational opportunities. By supporting the personal and professional growth of soldiers, civilians, and family members, ACES enhances their potential for career advancement within the military and successful transitions to civilian careers. The commitment of ACES at Fort Detrick to educational excellence ensures that the community remains competitive, skilled, and well-prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
The Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) is dedicated to maintaining the health, safety, and readiness of all personnel by preventing substance misuse and abuse among military members, civilians, and their families. ASAP provides comprehensive services that include prevention education, diagnostic testing, early identification of substance misuse, and rehabilitation programs. This initiative supports individuals in overcoming addiction and returning to peak performance, reinforcing IMCOM’s commitment to fostering a resilient and productive community at Fort Detrick. Through ASAP, the installation enhances the well-being of its personnel, contributing significantly to mission readiness and personal health.
The Military Personnel Division (MPD) is essential to the operational success of the installation. As subject matter experts and the Personnel Automation Section lead on the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A), the MPD supports a sophisticated management of
military human resources for service members stationed at Fort Detrick. Its core responsibilities include processing personnel actions, in- and out-processing, Army separations, retirements, the Transition Assistance Program, and overseeing ID card/DEERS services. By leading the implementation and management of IPPS-A, the MPD enhances the accuracy and efficiency of personnel and pay transactions, significantly improving service delivery. The division’s mission is to provide comprehensive support to military personnel throughout their careers, ensuring seamless administration that upholds the readiness and morale at Fort Detrick. The effectiveness of the MPD’s services is crucial for maintaining the professional and personal welfare of our Soldiers.
The DPW was formed in 1995 as a result of Vice President Gore’s National Performance Review to include consolidation of operations to adopt better business practices. DPW is a consolidation of the workforce and expertise in public works and logistics. DPW is the largest customer service oriented directorate in the Garrison at Fort Detrick, with approximately 170 employees dedicated to providing and maintaining Fort Detrick with the highest level of support. The DPW maintains 1,142 acres, and various administrative buildings, research laboratories, communication facilities and morale welfare facilities. Several services are provided by DPW to those who live and work at Fort Detrick.
The Resource Management Office provides a full range of resource and management services for the directorates and offices of the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Fort Detrick. This support includes such things as budget formulation and execution; managerial accounting; development; documentation and maintenance of the manpower and equipment TDAs; and other management support programs. Additionally, it is the coordinating office for all Interagency Support Agreements (ISSAs) between USAG organizations and supported mission partners. We are located in Building 810.
Resource Management Officer: (301) 619-2306
Budget Officer: (301) 619-3285
Manpower and Agreements: (301) 619-2639
The Installation Safety Office, located at 1520
Freedman Drive, is committed to serving the safety and occupational health needs of the Fort Detrick community.
The ISO develops installation regulations and guidelines to meet the Department of Defense and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s accident prevention plans, and to provide focus and continuity to installationwide safety program efforts.
Base support operations include: worksite inspections, safety program management audits, system safety and engineering design and review, safety and occupational health education, hazard assessment and tracking, and accident case management, which are used to keep Fort Detrick free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
The ISO works with commanders and directors in meeting mission objectives while incorporating installation safety standards. The concern for the safety of the Fort Detrick community extends beyond the work place, as safety awareness and education is provided for home and off-duty activities.
Operating Motorcycles, Mopeds, and/or Motor Scooters on Fort Detrick: REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
AR 385-10 11-9 DoDI 6055.04 4-F
Active Duty Military must complete an approved Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Motorcycle Defensive Driving Course (MDDC) before operation of any motorcycle, motorized bicycle (moped), and/or motor scooter on Fort Detrick. Hands-on training and a performance and knowledge-based evaluation are required.
• Active Duty Military must complete this course before operation of a motorcycle on or off the installation, on or off duty.
• Operators must have in their in possession an MSF card when they ride to verify completion of training.
• The required MSF- MDDC training shall be provided at no cost to military personnel only. All others are responsible for their own fees. Personnel shall not be charged leave to attend the required training. This training requirement excludes those operating motorcycles with attached sidecars and three-wheel motorcycles.
To assist service members stationed on Fort Detrick in meeting these training requirements, the Installation Safety Management Office will provide motorcycle training through various local vendors. Military members and approved civilian equivalents can register for both the Basic Rider Course (BRC) and Experienced Rider Course (ERC) by contacting the
Installation Safety Management Office and providing a completed Standard Form 182 (SF182). Course scheduling must be done at least thirty days prior to the start date of each class. Individuals requiring the MSRC are directed to enroll at other installations through the IMCOM Traffic Safety Training Program. The registration website can be found at https://apps.imcom. army.mil/airs
• If training has not been completed, contact the Installation Safety Management Office at (301) 619-7318.
Scheduled MSF courses offered for the Fort Detrick community at local Fredrick Community College and Hagerstown Community College.
Basic Rider Course (BRC)
This seventeen-hour course is designed for the rider who has little or no riding experience. It includes classroom and riding instruction on the basic riding skills and strategies necessary for you to begin to practice street riding. You must be able to ride a bicycle to participate in this course.
Basic Rider Course II (BRC II) (Must be taken within 12 months of BRC if you ride a cruiser, standard, or touring motorcycle)
This eight-hour course is for individuals who have some riding experience and are seeking a Class ‘M’ license. The pre-requisites for this course include the ability to:
• Use the clutch and throttle to get the motorcycle in motion
• Stop the motorcycle properly in a designated area
• Execute gradual and tight turns
• Up and downshift smoothly
• Achieve a speed of at least 25 mph.
Experienced Rider Course (ERC) (The Military Sport Bike Riders Course for owners of Sport Bikes must be taken within 12 months of BRC)
This six-hour course is for the licensed motorcyclist who wants to improve or refresh their skills. To enroll in this course, you must have a valid motorcycle license. The Class ‘M’ license is not offered as a part of this course.
The following PPE is required per AR 385-10 11-9. Training is mandatory to operate a motorcycle, moped or motor scooter on Fort Detrick:
• Helmets - Certified to meet Department of Transportation standards & properly fastened under the chin.
• Goggles and Face Shields - Impact or shatter resistant goggles or full-face shield properly attached to helmet. A windshield or eye glasses alone are not proper eye protection.
• Sturdy Footwear - Leather boots or over the ankle shoes.
•Protective Clothing- Protective clothing includes long-sleeved shirt or jacket, long trousers, and full-fingered gloves or mittens made from leather or other abrasionresistant material. MC jackets and pants constructed of abrasion resistant materials such as leather, Kevlar®, or Cordura® and containing impact-absorbing padding are strongly encouraged. Riders are encouraged to select PPE that incorporates fluorescent colors and retro-reflective material.
• For additional information contact the Installation Safety Management Office at (301) 619-7318.
Legal Assistance
Free legal advice to active duty and retired military members and their dependents is available at 1520 Freedman Drive, Suite 136. Limited services are provided to reservists on issues pertaining to their preparation for deployment. The legal assistance office is open for client services from 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m.– 4 p.m. each weekday. Clients must come to the office for assistance due to confidentiality and the need to verify identity. For more information call (301) 619-2221.
Military and/or Army civilian attorneys advise on most areas of civil law pertaining to personal matters. These include consumer law issues (such as scams and I.D. theft); landlord/ tenant disputes; contract review; creditor and other consumer law problems; child and spousal support; immigration; civilian administrative matters (licensing and motor vehicle laws); wills; powers of attorney; bankruptcy and indebtedness; separation/divorce; notarizations and income taxation.
Matters that are not included or beyond the scope of Army Legal Assistance:
• We do not advise on private commercial business activities or matters involving labor and employment law, or assist with lawsuits or claims against the United States government. We do not file lawsuits or make court appearances.
• Services for traffic accidents and other torts and civilian criminal charges are limited to counseling and referral to private attorneys. Military criminal matters are referred to the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service.
More details on types of cases and services provided:
• For separation/divorce counseling, the Fort Detrick office assists only one party in the matter--the first spouse to make an appointment. The other spouse must obtain legal advice from other military legal offices in the area.
• Documents granting power of attorney can be prepared for clients. This is a document that authorizes your agent (the person you name) to act on your behalf. A general power of attorney allows your agent to act on all matters; a special power of attorney allows your agent to act only on those matters you listed; and a medical care power of attorney allows your agent to act regarding medical treatment for yourself or a minor family member. While these documents can often be prepared with no advance notice, please call (301) 619-2221 to provide data necessary for the drafting of a power of attorney.
• Your Last Will and Testament is the document that directs who will receive your property when you die. A will is also important to nominate a guardian for your minor children. If you die without a will, the state of your domicile will decide how to divide your property based on its “law of descent and distribution.”
• Consultation for a Last Will and Testament will include a broader discussion about all the property you own and how you own it. This is because there are other means besides a will that controls who receives your property when you die. So, be prepared to discuss your estate plan, not just your will. Your estate plan includes a discussion of beneficiary designation forms, bank survivorship or transfer-at-death accounts, “pay on death” certificates and other such arrangements that transfer property at death according to such a contract. Deeds, titles, certificates and other paper evidencing ownership of capital would cause property to pass by law to a joint owner. Therefore, your cooperation in completing a comprehensive questionnaire is necessary for the attorney to advise and prepare your estate plan.
• Walk-in attorney appointments for 30 minutes are normally permitted on Thursday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. on a first come, first served basis for minor legal assistance problems. Clients seeking guidance on divorce, child custody, marital separation, will drafting or complex legal matters should call (301) 619-2221 to schedule an appointment with an attorney.
Each year the Legal Assistance Office solicits the appointment of Service Members to serve in the
Fort Detrick Tax Center in a special-detail status. We also recruit civilians to volunteer in the Fort Detrick Tax Center. The Tax Center operates under the auspices of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program site. All preparers attend rigorous classes and must pass a series of exams to be certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to prepare tax returns. The Tax Center opens in mid-January and remains open until the deadline to file returns to the Internal Revenue Service, usually April 15. Those eligible for legal assistance are eligible for this free service. The location changes each year, so look to the Fort Detrick Webpage for details on location, hours and what to bring to make your visit a one-stop success.
For military court appearances or advice on Article 15 proceedings, involuntary administrative discharge issues or other Uniform Code of Military Justice proceedings being initiated against you, contact the Trial Defense Service Field Office located at 2257 Huber Road, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, 20755-5030, telephone number: (301) 677-9218/9822, DSN 923-9218/9822.
When U.S. District Court violation notices are not paid, those matters will generally be tried before the U.S. Magistrate Judge. Those court proceedings occur 9-10 times per year and are open to the public.
For information on claims against the United States, contact the Claims Division, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 1520 Freedman Drive, suite 136, Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702-5000, or call (301) 619-2221. Most claims matters impacting Fort Detrick patrons are under the jurisdiction of the Fort Meade Area Claims Office.
810 Schreider Street Suite 107
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702
Phone: (301) 619-2018
Email: usarmy.detrick.usag.mbx.pao@army.mil
The Public Affairs Office serves as the primary point of contact for those who may be interested in learning more about Fort Detrick. This public information mission enables PAO personnel to work closely with local, regional,
and national media representatives, to “tell the Fort Detrick story.”
Command Information is the internal dissemination of news and information to better serve the needs and interests of the Fort Detrick community. Command Information products include The Standard newspaper, the Fort Detrick website, https://home.army.mil/detrick, and Fort Detrick’s growing, emerging and social media presences.
Community Relations is a key function of the Public Affairs Office. Coordinating tours of the installation, arranging Army participation in local events, and working with schools and other community-based organizations are only a few of the many ways in which the Public Affairs Office serves as a vital link between Fort Detrick and the surrounding communities.
Media Relations works with external media organizations to tell Fort Detrick’s story through television and radio stations, newspapers and blogs. All media inquiries and concerns about public information should be referred to Media Relations at (301) 619-2018.
1776 Ditto Ave.
Mission: to foster an environment where the free exercise of religion exists for the members of all faiths, ethnic groups, and family units.
Vision: to provide a vibrant chapel community to anyone who seeks comfort, care, and hope in a safe, secure, and con dential environment.
Worship Services
Roman Catholic Saturday, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Sunday, 9:15-10:30 a.m. (CCD, after service)
Protestant Sunday, 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m. (Children’s Church, concurrent with service)
• Counseling
• PWOC: Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - noon
• Men’s Ministry
• Prayer Breakfasts
• Vacation Bible Study
• Youth Activities
• Couple’s/Marriage Ministry
• Easter Sunrise Ecumenical Service
• National Prayer Breakfast (May/June)
• Harvest Fest (October)
• Thanksgiving Baskets
• Community Thanksgiving Dinner
• Christmas Services
Office hours of operation: Monday –Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Office phone: (301) 619-7371
For more information visit https://home.army.mil/detrick/my-fort/all-services/ chaplains-office
The Civilian Human Resources Agency Consolidated Service Center provides civilian personnel, supervisors,employees and individuals seeking employment. These services include the full range of personnel management functions, including recruitment, management-employee relations, and labor relations.
Address:
Civilian Human Resources Agency Army Materiel Command
Human Resources Directorate Building 3458 South Aerobee Road Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000
The Logistics Readiness Center is location at 9200 Veterans Drive. The LRC provides professional and timely base operational logistical programs and services that enable readiness support to the Garrison area of responsibility, mission partners and agencies installation-wide. The LRC provides swift and efficient logistical support while producing quality customer service that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations, including Service Members, families, and civilians at Fort Detrick and Forest Glen.
The LRC provides logistical support to the Fort Detrick community all from a centralized 35,000 square foot facility which includes but is not limited to:
- Transportation Motor Pool (GSA Lease Vehicle Dispatching and Parking Bus and Forklift training)
- Freight (Hazardous, Biodefense, Small packages) (FEDEX/UPS), truck load and unit movement)
- Motor Vehicle Operations
- Central Receiving and Shipping Warehouse
- Supply Support Activity
- Combined Defense Utilization Warehouse (turn-ins)
- Property Book Operations
- Fuel Management and Maintenance.
The Army Sustainment Command (ASC), 406th Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB), Logistic Readiness Center is sharing the facility with USAG Safety and Official Mail.
For more information call (301) 619-3275
The NIBC is the home of some of the most important scientific work today, including studies on disease, cancer and characterizing and protecting citizens from biological threats.
With multiple studies published annually, the NIBC is on the front lines of critical health research as well as supporting homeland security initiatives from working with and protecting first responders to protecting Soldiers deployed throughout the world.
The NIBC is a collaborative environment, where scientists from many agencies are able to share techniques, increase opportunity of discovery, and develop relationships for future collaboration. This coupled with unique business and educational relationships makes the NIBC a unique opportunity to serve the community, serve science, and contribute to peaceful scientific endeavors.
The NIBC is the home of some of the nation’s leading scientific staff. The people at these facilities take great pride in their work and their positive impact on the community. The majority of our staff live in this community and take great care in protecting and developing it.
The NICBR comprises eight Federal agencies engaged in biological research associated with Fort Detrick in Frederick, Md. The NICBR currently includes the National Interagency Biodefense Campus and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.
Federal research partners working in synergy to achieve a healthier and more secure nation.
Mission
The mission of the NICBR is to develop unique knowledge, tools, and products by leveraging advanced technologies and innovative discoveries to secure and defend the health of the American people.
Partner Agencies
United States Army, United States Army Medical Command (United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases)—member since 2002.
United States Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases—member since 2002.
United States Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (formerly NCI-Frederick)—member since 2002.
United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Foreign Disease–Weed Science Research Unit—member since 2003.
Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate, National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center—member since 2003.
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—member since 2005.
United States Navy, Naval Medical Re-search Center, Biological Defense Research Directorate—member since 2010.
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Adminstration—member since 2012.
Founded in 1862 as the Army Medical Museum, today’s National Museum of Health and Medicine (NMHM) is the Nation’s medical museum and a Department of Defense asset; serving a broad mission of inspiring interest and understanding in the history of medicine, with a special emphasis on tri-service American military medicine.
Located on the Forest Glen Annex, the NMHM offers an incredible array of exhibits showcasing their National Historic Landmark collection of 25 million objects. Exhibits feature Civil War medicine, traumatic brain injuries and advances in military medicine, including the floor of a U.S. Air Force emergency room used during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A special exhibit in 2015 will spotlight the 150th anniversary of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the exhibit will include the bullet that killed the president.
The NMHM is open daily, including weekends and holidays (except Dec. 25) from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The NMHM offers a diverse array of public programs, including its monthly Medical Museum Science Café and special programs for children. Details about those programs are available via
NMHM’s website and Facebook page. For more information, visit: NMHM online at: www.medicalmuseum.mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/ MedicalMuseum
Twitter www.twitter.com/MedicalMuseum. NMHM staff can also be contacted by e-mail at USArmy.Detrick.MEDCOM-USAMRMC. List.Medical-Museum@mail.mil or by phone at (301) 319-3300 for more information.
Subordinate to 93rd Signal Brigade/7th Signal Command (Theater)/Network Enterprise Technology Command, the NEC provides command, control, communications, and computer information management (C4IM) services to the Army’s only multi-agency (including the Department of Defense’s joint commands and programs, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, the National Institutes of Health, United States Department of Agriculture, Department of Homeland Defense and others) campus for Medical Research and Acquisition, Medical Logistics Management and Communications Infrastructure Research & Engineering. Such an environment requires a flexible, multi-talented IM/IT provider to facilitate the varied and extensive requirements inherent to mission success for this wide range scope and variety of disci-
plines. It is charged with operation and defense of the Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN), connectivity to the LandWarNet (LWN) and to provide cost-effective and high quality cyber and communication services to our customers at Fort Detrick and the Department of the Army. The NEC provides enterprise services support through technology, infrastructure, tools and resources to support military, medical and
other agencies’ operations. Baseline C4IM services to traditional Army customers is centrally funded. Baseline C4IM services to non-Army customers and all above baseline services are provided on a reimbursable basis.
MARYLAND
(800) 543-1036
www.maryland.gov
Capt. John Smith first explored Maryland in 1608. Since that time the state has furnished the nation with some of its most brilliant diplomats and patriots. Famous Marylanders include Benjamin Banneker, Francis Scott Key, Edgar Allen Poe, Upton Sinclair and Babe Ruth. The bravery of Maryland troops in the Revolution won the state its nickname, “The Old Line State.” Named after Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I of England, Maryland is the eighth smallest state in the union with a total area of 10,460 square miles. Two hundred Europeans settled Maryland in 1634 and the state has flourished ever since. Maryland was the seventh of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution on April 28, 1788. In the War of 1812, a British fleet attempted to seize Fort McHenry in Baltimore. During a 25-hour bombardment from Sept. 13 to 14, 1814, American troops successfully defended the fort, inspiring Marylander Frances Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner, which later became our national anthem. The historic sights of Maryland are a great attraction for tourists and residents alike.
Annapolis (410) 263-1183
www.annapolis.gov
Founded in the mid 17th century, Annapolis has been the capital of Maryland since 1695. It was the first peacetime capital of the United States. Since 1845, it has been the home of the U.S. Naval Academy. Tours are available at the State House, where in 1794 Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the American Revolution. The State House, built in 1772, is located in the center of Annapolis and was the first capitol of the United States. Today, it is the oldest state house still in legislative use in America.
Baltimore (410) 659-7300
www.baltimore.org
The original town of Baltimore was founded in 1729, but it wasn’t incorporated until 1796. Baltimore was named to honor the title of Maryland’s founding family, the six Lords Baltimore. It was a tiny village of 200 homes in 1768 when it became the Baltimore County seat. The city grew and became an important ship building center where merchants prospered and the city’s port flourished. The city was separated from Baltimore County and given status equal to that of the counties in 1851. Baltimore was the third largest city in the nation by 1860 and today is the 18th largest. With a world port, government offices, significant medical and educational institutions, and major tourist attractions,
Neighborhoods in Baltimore include Federal Hill, Fells Point, Little Italy and Mount Vernon Place. The popular neighborhood of Federal Hill was named for a huge celebration the residents held in honor of the ratification of the federal Constitution. The cannon on the hill overlooking the Inner Harbor is a reminder of the Civil War, when federal troops seized the railroads and occupied Baltimore and Annapolis to keep Maryland in the Union and to prevent Washington, D.C., from being surrounded by Confederate states. Among Baltimore’s literary landmarks is a house lived in by Edgar Allan Poe, who died in Baltimore in 1849. He is buried in Westminster Cemetery, where Baltimore teachers and schoolchildren erected a monument to him with money collected in 1875.
Virginia (804) 786-4718
www.virginia.org
Permanent European settlement in the United States began with the establishment of Jamestown in 1607, by English colonists. As tobacco emerged as a profitable export, Virginia imported more African slave laborers to cultivate it. Virginia leaders had a major role in the road to winning independence, with Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence and George Washington commanding the American army in the Revolutionary War. The state produced more national leaders than any other, including four of the first five presidents: Washington, Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Northern Virginia is next door to our nation’s capital yet has kept its own character reminiscent of colonial times. Rich in history, there are dozens of world-class destinations within a comfortable day-trip drive.
of George and Martha Washington), Mount Vernon, Va.
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, Arlington, Va.
Arlington National Cemetery
Women in Military Service For America Memorial, Arlington, Va.
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport (the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum’s expansion, built to house dozens of famous flight vehicles too large to fit in its Washington, D.C. location).
National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va.
Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean, Va.
The Soldier’s Museum (Civil War life), Spotsylvania, Va.
Washington, D.C.
(202) 789-7000
www.dchomepage.net
The District of Columbia, named for George Washington and Christopher Columbus in 1791, is the seat of the federal government and the nation’s capital. This 63-square-mile city boasts a population of more than a half million residents with hundreds of sights and points of interest that attract visitors from around the world. The city’s climate is described as humid subtropical with the temperature in winter averaging 34 degrees and 77 degrees during the summer, although these are subject to wide fluctuations.
Maj. Pierre L’Enfant designed Washington D.C. in 1791. It was the first American city planned for a specific purpose. L’Enfant laid out the city around numerous circles and squares connected by straight boulevards. The layout has often been described as reminiscent of a series of wagon wheels. This design, often described as brilliant, allowed for growth; however L’Enfant could not have foreseen the advent of automobiles in a nation of more than 230 million people. Four sections make up Washington:
northeast, southeast, northwest and southwest. Any address is always followed by an abbreviation of the appropriate section of town: NE, SE, NW and SW. Washington has one of the most comprehensive and attractive public transportation systems on the East Coast, with Metro at the top of it all. The Metro not only connects the numerous sights in the city with each other, but the subway also branches out to parts of Virginia and Maryland.
Antietam
National Battle eld
5831 Dunker Church Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
(One mile north of Sharpsburg, MD, on Route 65.)
(301) 432-5124
www.nps.gov/anti
General Robert E. Lee’s first invasion of the North culminated with the Battle of Antietam, (or Sharpsburg, as the South called it), in Maryland. The battle took place Sept. 17, 1862, just 18 days after the Confederate victory at Second Manassas, 40 miles to the southeast in Virginia. Annual events include a Memorial Day Commemoration, held the Saturday before Memorial Day; Anniversary of the Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg), September 17; Independence Day Commemoration, held the Saturday closest to July 4; and the Memorial Illumination on the first Saturday in December.
The Visitor Center houses a museum, observation room, 134-seat theater, book store and research library and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Labor Day to Memorial Day). Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Admission charged. Children 16 and under are free.
Manassas National Battle eld Park 12521 Lee Highway Manassas, Virginia 20109 (703) 361-1339
www.nps.gov/mana
In the summer of 1861, enthusiastic volunteers in colorful uniforms gathered to fight the first major land battle of the war. Confident that their foes would turn and run, neither side anticipated the smoke, din and death of battle. Nearly one year later, both sides met again on the same battlefield with the Confederates winning a solid victory bringing them to the height of their power.
See the park’s 45 minute orientation film Manassas: End of Innocence which is shown on the hour in the Henry Hill Visitors Center theatre. Explore a museum and see displays of civil war era uniforms, weapons and field gear.
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD 21217 (410) 366-LION www.marylandzoo.org
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is the third oldest zoo in the country, and began in 1862 when the first of many citizens donated animals (the first being four swans) to Druid Hill Park for public display.
Currently the zoo’s animal collection encompasses more than 1,500 birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, representing nearly 200 species. Animals are displayed in natural settings replicating their native habitats. The zoo features a three-acre African elephant park and a hippo and African flamingo exhibit. Take a safari through Africa. Discover hands-on adventures in the Children’s Zoo, and explore the winding path through the Lyn P. Meyerhoff Maryland Wilderness. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 25, and the months of January and February. Admission charged.
Fort McHenry
2400 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230-5393 (410) 962-4290
www.nps.gov/fomc
This historic site, located in south Baltimore, features a replica flagpole on the 1814 site that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that later became our national anthem. The fort, named after James McHenry, Secretary of War from 1796 to 1800, also features guard rooms, officers’ quarters, barracks, and cannons from the War of 1812 and Civil War periods.
Come witness the flag change held daily (weather permitting) at 9:30 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. (7:20 p.m. during the summer months), interpretive programs and seasonal living history lessons. The star fort and grounds are self-guided tours. The grounds are open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Admission charged. Under age 15 admitted free.
Harborplace & the Gallery
200 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-6103 (410) 332-4191
www.harborplace.com
Spend the day in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and witness first-hand what makes Baltimore one of the greatest cities on the East Coast. The area offers everything from exquisite dining and endless shopping to adventurous nightlife.
Maryland Science Center
Davis Planetarium & IMAX Theater
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 685-5225/2370
www.mdsci.org
Located in the Inner Harbor, the Maryland Science Center makes science fun for children
and adults alike. The center features exhibits about the Chesapeake Bay, hands on scientific experiments and more. The IMAX Theater features a five-story high screen and 38 surround sound speakers. Admission charged.
Merriweather Post Pavilion
10475 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044 (410) 715-5550
www.merriweathermusic.com
Recently named one of the top three amphitheaters in the nation by Billboard Magazine, Merriweather Post Pavilion is nestled in a 40-acre forest known as Symphony Woods off U.S. Route 29 in Columbia, Md. For more than 40 years, Merriweather has hosted a diverse range of artists and events, offering contemporary entertainment that has included everything from hard rock to classical and most things in between.
Jiffy Lube Live
7800 Cellar Door Drive Bristow, VA 20136 (703) 754-6400
Since 1995, Jiffy Lube Live (formerly Nissan Pavilion) has hosted the hottest musical acts each and every summer. Some of the most memorable outdoor performances include Aerosmith, Steely Dan, Def Leppard, Jimmy Buffett and the Village People.
National Aquarium in Baltimore
501 East Pratt Street, Pier 3, Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 576-3800
www.aqua.org
The National Aquarium in Baltimore is a world-class aquatic institution dedicated to environmental education and stewardship. Its living collection includes more than 11,000 animals from more than 600 species of fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and marine mammals that live in award-winning, recreated habitats. The aquarium recently opened its largest expansion: Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extremes, highlighting Australia’s Northern Territory. Hours vary seasonally. Admission charged.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
(Home of the Baltimore Orioles)
333 West Camden Street Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 685-9800
www.theorioles.com
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the beautiful baseball-only facility in downtown Baltimore, became the official home of the Orioles April 6, 1992. Oriole Park is state-of-the-art, yet unique, traditional and intimate in design. It blends with
the urban context of downtown Baltimore while taking its image from baseball parks built in the early 20th century. The ballpark seats 48,876. A light rail system brings fans directly to the park.
Nationals Park
(Home of the Washington Nationals)
1500 South Capitol St., SE Washington, DC 20003 (202) 675-6287
www.nationals.com
Nationals Park, home to the Washington Nationals, is located in Southeast Washington adjacent to the Washington Navy Yard and Anacostia River. The 41,546 seat venue opened in spring 2008 and features an innovative design of steel, glass and pre-cast concrete that uniquely reflects the architecture of Washington, DC. More than half the crowd can walk straight off of the street into their seats, without ever climbing elevators, escalators, ramps or stairs because the field is 24 feet below street level and the main concourse is at the same height as the sidewalk. Use the Metrorail Green Line for direct access.
M&T Bank Stadium
(Home of the Baltimore Ravens) 1101 Russell St Baltimore, MD 21230-2602 (410) 244-8154
www.baltimoreravens.com
M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of the Baltimore Light Rail, the stadium originally featured a natural grass surface. However, an artificial surface was installed for the 2003 season. The stadium is used for college football, lacrosse and other events throughout the year.
FedEx Field
(Home of the Washington Redskins)
1600 FedEx Way
Landover, MD 20785 20785 (301) 276-6050
www.redskins.com
FedEx Field (originally called Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in honor of a former Redskins owner ) is a football stadium located near the Capital Beltway (I-495) in Prince George’s County, Maryland. FedEx Field is the home of the Washington Redskins football team. With seating for 91,704, FedEx Field is the largest NFL stadium. It is accessible via Metorail’s Blue Line (subway).
RFK Stadium
(Home of the DC United)
2400 East Capitol Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20003 (202) 547-9077
www.dcunited.com
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, better known as RFK Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium, in Washington, D.C., and the current home of Major League Soccer’s D.C. United. RFK was the first major stadium designed specifically as a multisport facility for both football and baseball and was home to the first and second Washington Senators, Washington Nationals and Washington Redskins. Seating capacity is approximately 56,000. It is accessible via Metrorail’s Orange and Blue Lines.
Port Discovery
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 727-8120
www.portdiscovery.org
Ranked by Child magazine as among the top five children’s museums in the country, Port Discovery offers ever-changing interactive fun for the whole family. Kids can climb up Kidworks, a three story urban tree house, use real tools to make inventions in R&D Dreamlab, travel back in time to ancient Egypt in Adventure Expeditions, be part of an interactive game show in MPT Studio and more. Open year round except for holidays. Admission charged.
Laurel Park & Pimlico Route 198 and Racetrack Road
Laurel, MD 20725
(301) 725-0400, (410) 792-7775
www.laurelpark.com www.pimlico.com www.preakness.com
Laurel Park is located midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and only seven miles from Fort Meade. Pimlico, under the same management, is located in Baltimore, and has been home to the renowned Preakness Stakes, since 1873. This second leg in Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown is run annually on the third Saturday in May.
Fort Meade Museum
4674 Griffin Avenue (301) 677-6966/7054
Museum hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Office hours: Sunday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Fort Meade Museum was established in 1963 as the First U.S. Army Museum. Its purpose was to honor the service and sacrifices of the American Soldier. In 1973, the museum became permanently established as the Fort George G. Meade Museum. Its purpose now is to collect, preserve, study and exhibit military artifacts – particularly those items related to Fort Meade – along with early American armor.
The museum also provides educational services such as the identification of military artifacts, lectures about military history and the history of Fort Meade, and battle staff rides to local battlefields. The Fort Meade Museum is free and open to the general public.
Jefferson Memorial
900 Ohio Drive, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20024 (202) 426-6821 or (202) 619-7222 www.nps.gov/thje
A monument to our third president, this 19-foot bronze statue stands beneath a rotunda inscribed with passages from the Declaration of Independence and Jefferson’s other famous writings. Open 24 hours a day; Rangers are on hand from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Free.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20566 (800) 444-1324 or (202) 467-4600 (202) 416-8341 (group tours) www.kennedy-center.org
Overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the nation’s busiest arts facility presents more than 3,300 performances each year for more than 2 million spectators. The Kennedy Center continues to fulfill the JFK’s vision by
producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular and folk music, and multi-media performances for all ages.
The Kennedy Center contains the Opera House, Concert Hall, Eisenhower Theater, the Terrace Theater, Hall of Nations and the American Film Institute Theater. A shuttle is available from Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro.
Lincoln Memorial
900 Ohio Drive, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20024 (202) 426-6841 www.nps.gov/linc/
The classic Greek temple memorial is located at West Potomac Park on the National Mall. This grand memorial overlooks the Reflecting Pool. Inside, the 19-foot marble statue of the 16th president is flanked by inscriptions of his Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address. Open 24 hours a day; Rangers are on hand from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Free. The nearest metro is Foggy Bottom-GWU.
National Air & Space Museum
Independence Ave. at 6th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20560 www.nasm.si.edu
The National Air and Space Museum has hundreds of original, historic artifacts on display, including the Wright 1903 Flyer; the Spirit of St. Louis; the Apollo 11 command module Columbia and a Lunar Rock sample that visitors can touch. The museum offers 22 exhibition galleries, the Lockheed Martin IMAX® Theater, flight simulators, a three-level museum shop, and a food-court-style restaurant. Guided tours, daily free educational programs, and school group tours and activities are also available. The Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles International Airport displays hundreds of additional artifacts and offers events, educational programs, IMAX films and more.
Closest Metro is Smithsonian. The National Air and Space Museum is open daily, except Dec. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. General admission is free.
National Museum of the American Indian 4th St. and Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20024
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the US. Capitol building on the National Mall, the museum’s location symbolizes a deeper understanding and reconciliation between America’s first citizens and those who have come to make these shores their home. The National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C., is located on the National Mall between
the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum and the U.S. Capitol Building.
National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 (202) 673-4717
www.nationalzoo.si.edu
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo was established on March 2, 1889, by an Act of Congress for “the advancement of science and the instruction and recreation of the people.”
Today, the National Zoo exhibits living animal and plant collections and conducts research in conservation biology and reproductive science. Its mission is to provide leadership in animal care, science, education, and sustainability. There are more than 2,000 animals representing nearly 400 species on display. The Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat and Asia Trail opened in late 2006 as the first major step in a tenyear initiative to renovate and modernize the National Zoo. Other highlights include the Great Cats, Kids’ Farm, and Amazonia.
Open daily, except Christmas. From April 1 to Oct. 31, animal buildings are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the grounds are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. From Nov. 1 to March 31, animal buildings are open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and grounds open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Closest Metro is Cleveland Park or Woodley ParkNational Zoo.
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 (888) 639-7386
www.newseum.org
The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and handson exhibits.
Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, America’s Main Street between the White House and the U.S. Capitol and adjacent to the Smithsonian museums, the exterior’s unique architectural features include a 74-foot-high marble engraving of the First Amendment. The Newseum features seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail spaces and visitor services. It offers a unique environment that takes museum goers behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made.
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 456-2121
www.whitehouse.gov
Construction on this hallowed residence began in 1792 and ended amongst much patriotic fanfare in 1800. Though never inhabited by George Washington himself, the White House
was nevertheless conceived by the Father of Our Nation as a Holy Fortress from which to guard against the tyranny of “big government” and “social programs.”
Public tours of the White House are only available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one’s member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays), and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately one month in advance of the requested date. All White House tours are free of charge. For the most current tour information, please call the 24-hour line at 202-456-7041.
The White House Visitor Center – featuring many aspects of the White House, including its architecture, furnishings, first families, social events – is located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets and is open daily from 7:30 I thought we were adding a page with info on local government office like Frederick County Public Schools, Transit, Police, etc. https://www.fcps.org/
Here is the link to Frederick County Services. I would pull the info for Family Services, Health Department, Public Schools, Parks and Rec, Fire and RescueWest, McPherson Square or Metro Center.
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100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW Washington, D.C. 20024-2126 (202) 488-0400 www.ushmm.org
A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, promote human dignity, and prevent genocide.
Located among our national monuments to freedom on the National Mall, the Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, the need for vigilance in preserving democratic values. With unique power and authenticity, the Museum teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked hatred and threat of genocide. A public-private partnership, federal support guarantees the Museum’s permanence.
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