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DCMilitary Family Life - Advertising Supplement November 2013

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November 2013 DCMilitary Family Life - Advertising Supplement

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By Alice Swan

Military life has allowed the Swanfamily to live across this greatcountry, as well as in Europe,

and to visit some unique places. Invariably,those family trips focused on famous mili-tary sites, from the beaches of Normandy tothe rolling hills of Little Bighorn BattlefieldNational Monument. On every adventureone thing has stood out—the fields of whiteat each location.

The white ranged like flowers in the greenlawns of hallowed fields, standing tall andstraight, row by row, shouting the name ofeach brave soul the stones represented. Likesilent, ghostly sentinels, these tributes standon the cliffs overlooking Omaha Beach atthe Normandy American Cemetery. Theend date—June 6, 1944—on so many of themarkers is a stark reminder of the signifi-cance of the location.

At a field northwest of Verdun, France, isthe Meuse-Argonne American Cemeteryand Memorial. The tall white crosses bear

witness to an earlier time, when the “GreatWar” was going to be “The war to end allwars.” The sloping lawns hold more than14,000 treasured souls, little knowing thatin less than three decades they’d be joinedby a new generation of American soldiers—“The Greatest Generation.”

These same silent sentinels march in rowson fields throughout America. They standwitness on a slope overlooking a cornfieldin Gettysburg, where Blue and Gray bat-tled on stifling July days. On a wind sweptWyoming prairie, they mark the spot wherethe members of Custer’s 7th Cavalry fell.At the crossroads of western expansion, theFort Leavenworth National Cemetery isthe final resting place of soldiers and fam-ily members who perished on the frontier.At Hampton National Cemetery, the CivilWar and the Peninsula Campaign come tolife as visitors stroll past markers for theBoys in Blue. The shells of the Monitorand Merrimack may have echoed over thegrounds and the first graves there in 1862.

Those living in the Military District of

Washington have the privilege of being ableto visit the country’s largest national mili-tary cemetery—Arlington. It is interestingto note that though originally developed inbitterness, Arlington National Cemetery hasbecome a place of love and honor.

Imagine you are a senior Army offi-cer at the start of the Civil War, a proudWest Point graduate and a firm believer inservice to nation. You learn that a fellowofficer and West Point graduate is resign-ing his commission to lead the Army ofthe Confederacy. That senior officer wasQuartermaster General of the ArmyMontgomery C. Meigs, who oversaw theestablishment of military cemeteries in theearly years of the conflict. As recountedon Arlington National Cemetery’s website,Meigs’ belief that Robert E. Lee betrayedthe Union led to the appropriation of theLee Plantation for a military cemetery. Thebitter feelings may have been reinforcedafter the death of his son in the war in1864. He made sure that the first soldiersburied were near the Lee House and around

Mary Anna Lee’s precious rose garden.That spirit of bitterness has long since left

the grounds, perhaps as a result of Meig’sown creation of the burial vault for the CivilWar unknowns near Mrs. Lee’s rose garden.It holds the remains of casualties from theBattle of Bull Run, where both Union andConfederate soldiers lie in peace, because itwas impossible to distinguish them.

Now Arlington’s grounds hold brothersand sisters in arms, their family members,and the humble gratitude of a nation stillsending its treasure into harm’s way.

Among those buried at ArlingtonNational Cemetery, you will find ...

… an inventor (George Westinghouse),… a sportsman (Abner Doubleday),… and actors, like Lee Marvin and

Charles Durning,… who at the end of their lives, despite

all the fame they achieved, wanted to bewith their comrades, to be remembered fortheir service to the nation. On this VeteransDay and always, we remember, and we saythank you.

FIELDS OFFIELDS OF WHITEWHITETraveling to military sites around the country and in Europe


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By Jim MahaffieOn Monday, Nov. 11, America will cel-

ebrate Veterans Day. The federal holidayhonors and celebrates all veterans who haveserved during peace or wartime. The holi-day was originally known as Armistice Day,which commemorated the signing of theagreement that ended World War I on Nov.11, 1918, according to The Old Farmer’sAlmanac. In 1954, the holiday was changedto Veterans Day to honor all men andwomen who have served in the armed forcesof the United States.

There are dozens of public and privatetributes and wreath-laying ceremonies atvarious sites across the metro area. The fol-lowing is an at-a-glance look at larger events.

Manassas Veterans Day Parade

Manassas,Va.Nov. 9 at 11 a.m.This is the largest Veterans Day parade

in northern Virginia and the WashingtonD.C., area, and includes military and highschool bands, pipe and drum corps teams,various military units and vehicles, andmembers from local veteran organizations.The Greater Manassas Veterans Day Paradehonors all veterans and active military forprotecting our nation at home and over-seas. The parade route begins in Old Townat Quarry Road and Prescott Avenue andtravels south on Prescott and then west onCenter Street ending atWest Street.

“The parade is free and open to all mili-tary veterans and the general public,” saidGinger Harvey, who is managing publicityfor the event. “It pays tribute to all veteransand active military for protecting our nation,here at home and abroad. I expect moreparticipants this year and more people towatch the parade.”

The parade will pay special recognition toall Desert Shield and Storm veterans. JosephOrtiz (E-5 enlisted, U.S. Army veteran)of Manassas, Va., will be grand marshal.Ortiz said he felt, “humbled and in a sense

unworthy of the high honor of representingthe hundreds of thousands of veterans whoso honorably served their country duringDesert Shield and Storm.”

The local Disabled American Veterans(DAV) Chapter 15 has partnered withGolden Corral restaurant of Manassas toprovide free dinners to all veterans on theevening of Nov. 9, said Steven M. Botello,DAV chapter commander of Manassas, Va.“Here at the local restaurant in Manassas,we are planning a big day with a live, localradio broadcast; raffles; and many giveawaysfor veterans. Each year we usually have linesout the door well into the parking lot with alot of participation from helpful volunteers.”

www.vetpar.org

American Freedom FoundationBenefit Concert

George Mason University’s Patriot Centerin Fairfax,Va.

Nov. 10

CELEBRATE VETERANS DAYTributes and ceremonies in the greater Washington, D.C., area

Photo by Jim MahaffieOn Veterans Day and often during theyear, Vietnam veterans and familiesvisit The Wall at the Vietnam VeteransMemorial and do rubbings of soldiersthey knew.


Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrdwill perform, honoring veterans and menand women of America’s armed forces whilebenefiting local organizations that serve andsupport veterans, wounded warriors, mil-itary service members and their families.Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com, the Patriot Center Box Office andPhonecharge at 800-745-3000. A VeteransCareer Hiring Event will be held from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. in conjunction with the event.

www.americanfreedomfoundation.orgwww.patriotcenter.comwww.ticketmaster.comPatrons with disabilities call 703-993-3035.

Vietnam Women’s Memorial

The National MallNov. 10 at 5 p.m.At the adjacent Vietnam Women’s

Memorial, the Vietnam Women’s MemorialFoundation will host a reading of namesof women who served during the Vietnamera and who have died. Events will be heldall Veterans Day weekend to celebrate the20th anniversary of the dedication of thememorial, including oral histories, recep-tions, reunions, a candlelight service andperformances.

866-822-8963www.vietnamwomensmemorial.org

Veterans Day10K & Tidal Basin Walk

Washington, D.C.Nov. 10 at 8 a.m.The Veterans Day 10K and Tidal Basin

Walk course follows Ohio Drive aroundHains Point and up the WashingtonChannel. Water stations are located at 2 and4 miles. The Tidal Basin Walk is a scenic2.25-mile course that passes the ThomasJefferson and Franklin Delano Rooseveltmemorials while circling theTidal Basin.

runpacers.com/race/veterans-day-10k-tid-al-basin-walk/

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington,Va.Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. to noonThe national Veterans Day service in

the memorial amphitheater includes awreath-laying ceremony at the adjacentTomb of the Unknown Soldier. The cer-emony is free and open to the public; notickets are needed. Attendees should arriveearly, as there are security screenings anda limited capacity. Cemetery gates open at8 a.m., and a free shuttle service will begintransporting guests from the welcome cen-ter to the memorial amphitheater. Walkingfrom the welcome center to the memorialamphitheater is prohibited. Fort Myer will

also operate a free shuttle for Departmentof Defense identification cardholders fromthe Fort Myer Memorial Chapel parking lot.Parking is free all day.

877-907-8585www.arlingtoncemetery.mil

Veterans Day Observanceat the World War II Memorial

The National MallNov. 11 at 9 a.m.One of the National Mall’s newest memo-

rials is dedicated to the 16 million whoserved in the armed forces of the U.S. dur-ing World War II, the more than 400,000who died and the millions who supportedthe war effort from home. It was opened tothe public in 2004. Hosted by the Friends ofthe National World War II Memorial and theNational Park Service, a special ceremonywill be held at the memorial in celebrationof America’s World War II veterans. The cer-emony will feature remarks by MarylandGov. Martin O’Malley and the unveiling ofa U.S. Postal Service commemorative stamp.

Park Service: 202-619-7222800-639-4WW2www.nps.gov/nwwm

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The National MallOn Veterans Day, many Vietnam veterans

and their families congregate at The Wallto remember and honor those who served.

There are speeches, individual and groupceremonies, wreath layings and more.

www.vvmf.org/rsvp-veterans-day-2013

‘Women Veterans ROCK!’ Rally& Veterans Day Celebration

THEARC, Town Hall Education ArtsRecreation Campus, located at 1901Mississippi Ave. SE,Washington, D.C.

Nov. 11; noon to 3:30 p.m.The free community service event honors

all military women, including women vet-erans, active duty, National Guard, Reserveservice women, military spouses and mil-itary families, too. Each year the womenof Women Veterans ROCK! gather in thenation’s capital to honor those women veter-ans who have served and passed on—and tohonor and celebrate those women veteranswho have served and live on.

Deborah Harmon-Pugh, campaign chairof the “Women Veterans ROCK!” Rally &Advocacy Campaign said, “I am honoredto be serving with a dynamic coalition ofwomen veterans and women advocates aswe honor, serve and celebrate America’swomen veterans and military families everyVeterans Day here in our nation’s capital.Each year we successfully engage the busi-ness, civic, faith and academic communitiesin a collaborative public/private partner-ship that empowers and enriches the livesof transitioning women veterans with thetools they need to succeed in civilian life.Women Veterans ROCK! is putting a femaleface on Veterans Day celebrations and weinvite America’s military women to join thecelebration.”

[email protected]

The Cause Veterans Day Gala

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium at 1301Constitution Ave. NW,Washington, D.C.

Nov. 11; VIP reception at 5 p.m., dinner at7 p.m.

A national event held each year onVeterans Day, the Cause Gala honors,supports and thanks America’s militarywounded. Cause’s mission is to organizeprograms that support recreation, relax-ation and resiliency, and reach thousandsof injured service men and women facingmonths of medical care and rehabilitationfar from home and family.

703-591-4965www.cause-usa.org

Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highwayin MountVernon,Va.

Nov. 11; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.To honor veterans, George Washington’s

Mount Vernon estate admits all active duty,former or retired military personnel free.Flowers may be placed at Washington’stomb, and the Sons of the AmericanRevolution and Daughters of the AmericanRevolution will conduct a wreath-laying cer-emony in honor of our nation’s veterans.Other activities include a free patriotic com-munity concert in the Robert H. & ClariceSmith Auditorium at 11 a.m.

703-780-2000www.mountvernon.org

Photo by Jim MahaffieThe Wall at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has become a place for people to leave memories and messages for theirloved ones.


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By Jim MahaffieThe nation’s capital is a city of memori-

als, markers, museums and more. Here, ata glance, is a look at war memorials thathonor services and service people, fromWorld War I onward.

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington,Va.Across the Memorial Bridge from

Washington, D.C., is this cemetery—over620 acres and the final resting place formore than 400,000 active duty ser-vice members, veterans and their fami-lies. Arlington also contains the graves ofPresident John F. Kennedy, Supreme CourtJustice Thurgood Marshall, world cham-pion boxer Joe Louis and the Tomb of theUnknowns, among other notable Americans.Between 27 and 30 funeral services are per-formed there daily.

Open daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.877-907-8585www.arlingtoncemetery.mil

Women In Military ServiceFor America Memorial

Arlington,Va.Located at the gateway to Arlington

National Cemetery, this is the only memo-rial to honor the 2.5 million women whohave served in America’s defense in times ofwar. Entrance is free and includes an edu-cation center, exhibit gallery, theater, giftshop and a searchable register of womenveterans’ stories.

Open every day except Christmas.Oct. 1 to March 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.;

April 1 to Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.703-892-2606womensmemorial.org

The National World War IIMemorial

The National MallOne of the capital’s newest memorials,

the National World War II Memorial honors16 million service people who served in thearmed forces of the U.S. during the conflictand the spirit, sacrifice and commitment of

the American people.The memorial openedin 2004 at one end of the Reflecting Pool,with the Washington Monument to the eastand the Lincoln Memorial to the west.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week202-619-7222 (National Park Service)www.wwiimemorial.com or www.nps.gov/

nwwm

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The National MallAdjacent the Lincoln Memorial, at

Constitution Avenue and Henry BaconDrive NW, this iconic memorial is aV-shaped granite wall built into the groundand inscribed with the names of more than58,000 Americans who were killed or miss-ing in the Vietnam War. A life-size bronzesculpture of three servicemen stands acrossfrom The Wall.

Open daily, 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.202-426-6841thewall-usa.com or www.nps.gov/vive

Women in Vietnam Memorial

The National MallAdjacent to the Vietnam Veterans

Memorial in a grove of trees along oneof the pathways is this sculpture, whichdepicts three military women waiting foran air evacuation of a wounded soldier.The first memorial in Washington hon-oring women’s military service, it honorsall the women who served in the VietnamWar. Dedicated in 1993, the sculpture ispart of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial atConstitution Avenue and Henry BaconDrive NW.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week202-426-6841thewall-usa.com or www.nps.gov/vive

Korean War Veterans Memorial

The National MallAdjacent to the Lincoln Memorial at

Daniel French Drive and IndependenceAvenue SW, this memorial honors servicepeople who were killed, captured, woundedor remain missing in action during the

WAR MEMORIALSin & around the Washington, D.C., area


Korean War (1950-1953). A granite wallwith 2,400 faces of land, sea and air sup-port troops supports statues of 19 figuresrepresenting every ethnic background. APool of Remembrance lists the names of thelost Allied Forces.

Open daily, 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.202-632-1001www.nps.gov/kowa

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

Virginia, near Arlington NationalCemetery

Popularly known as the Iwo JimaMemorial, this large statue is located onGeorge Marshall Drive, accessible from theGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway inArlington, Va. Depicting the iconic photo-graph of Marines raising an American flagon the island of Iwo Jima during World WarII, it is dedicated to the soldiers who gavetheir lives during one of the most historicbattles of World War II, the battle of IwoJima, as well as the Marines who have dieddefending the United States since 1775.

Open daily, 6 a.m. to midnight.Ranger Programs: 703-289-2553www.nps.gov/gwmp

Pentagon Memorial

The PentagonThis outdoor memorial plaza is designed

to honor the 184 men, women and childrenwho lost their lives at the Pentagon duringthe events of Sept. 11, 2001. Built into apark and gateway on 2 acres, lines denotevictim’s ages and memorial benches honoreach of them. Accessible from Interstate395 at Boundary Channel Drive in north-ern Virginia, it was dedicated on Sept. 11,2008, and is the first of three 9/11 memori-als to be dedicated in the United States.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week(Restrooms 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

301-740-3388pentagonmemorial.org

United States Air Force Memorial

Arlington,Va.Honoring the millions of men and women

who have served in the United States AirForce, the memorial features three soaringspires that are up to 270 feet high and canbe seen from many places in Washington,D.C., and northern Virginia. Sited on ahillside overlooking the Pentagon and adja-cent to Arlington National Cemetery, it wascompleted in September 2006. It is locatedat 1 Air Force Memorial Drive.

Open every day except Christmas.April 1–Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.;

Oct. 1- March 31, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.703-979-0674www.airforcememorial.org

United States Navy Memorial

Washington, D.C.Located at 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,

between 7th and 9th streets, the UnitedStates Navy Memorial features a large out-door plaza, as well as the Naval Heritage

Center, which features rotating exhibitsabout the sea services and daily screeningsof the film “At Sea.” The plaza features amap of the world, masts with signal flags,fountain pools and waterfalls, and The LoneSailor statue. Through ceremonies, bandconcerts and other public events, the NavyMemorial honors and celebrates the serviceof sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen andMerchant Mariners.

Plaza is open 24 hours a day, seven daysa week. Heritage Center open Monday toSaturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

202-737-2300www.navymemorial.org

United States HolocaustMemorial Museum

Washington, D.C.Between 14th Street and Raoul

Wallenberg Place SW, this internationallyrenowned museum tells visitors about theHolocaust of the 1930s and 1940s throughartifacts, films, photos and oral histories.The living memorial inspires citizens andleaders worldwide to confront hatred, pre-vent genocide and promote human dignity.Note that from March to August, timedpasses are required to enter the perma-

nent exhibition. Passes are not required forentering the museum, the children’s exhibit,“Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story,”or special exhibitions.

Open every day except Yom Kippur andChristmas. Call or check the website forspecific hours.

202-488-0400www.ushmm.org

District of ColumbiaWar Memorial

The National MallThis small domed temple structure is

located in West Potomac Park near 17thStreet and Independence Avenue SW,down the Mall from the National WorldWar II Memorial. It honors the 26,000 cit-izens of Washington, D.C., who served inWorld War I. It was dedicated in 1931 onArmistice Day, which marked the officialend of the World War I. Restored in 2009and 2010, the memorial was reopened in2011 with $7.3 million from the AmericanRecovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.Inscribed in the base are the 499 names ofWashingtonians who lost their lives duringWorld War I.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Franklin DelanoRoosevelt Memorial

West Potomac ParkIn the trees next to the Tidal Basin on

the far side of West Potomac Park near theJefferson Memorial, this memorial honorsthe president who brought America out ofthe Great Depression and through WorldWar II. Visitors take a walk through timethrough four outdoor galleries, one for eachof Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s terms inoffice from 1933 to 1945. It’s the largestpresidential memorial on the National Mall.

Open 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.www.nps.gov/frde

By Alice Swan

Hailing our heroes has been a tradition practiced acrossthe ages. Perhaps these tributes began with prehistoriccave drawings celebrating the best hunters, who kept

their tribes alive. Laurel wreaths were presented to the vic-torious in ancient Greece and Rome. The wreaths evolved toelaborate medals forged then pinned to the chests of a nation’smilitary. It seems we have always recognized the need to honorthose who have stood up to serve, protect and sacrifice for thegreater good.

Veterans Day provides us with a yearly opportunity to salutethose who have served and all who are currently serving in theUnited States military. Born from the cessation of hostilitiesduring World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the11th month, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the firstArmistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919. In 1954, Nov. 11 officiallybecame Veterans Day to honor those who have fought in all of

Photo by Kathleen T. RhemArlington National Cemetery is a site of wreath laying and remembrance onVeterans Day.

The World War IIMemorial on theNational Mall is ameeting point forveterans orga-nizations andwreath-layingceremonies onVeterans Day.

Photo by RichardLatoff/Latoff.com

Honoring our veterans on November 11, and all year long

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America’s wars and conflicts. From handsalutes to parades to special discounts,it seems that everyone across the countrytakes time to say “Thank you” to those whoanswered the call of duty.

Another one of the glorious traditions ofveteran tributes is the “Flags In” ceremo-nies at America’s national cemeteries eachMemorial Day. Volunteers and staff oftenplace flags at each grave in cemeteries in theU.S. and overseas. At Arlington NationalCemetery (ANC), the sacred duty is car-ried out by the soldiers of The Old Guard.According to ANC historians on the website,since the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment wasdesignated the Army’s official ceremonial unitin 1948, soldiers of the regiment have proudlyperformed Flags In each May.

A few days before Memorial Day, all avail-able soldiers place flags before the 260,000gravestones and 73,000 niches at Arlingtonand the 13,500 graves at the United StatesSoldiers’ and Airmen’s Home NationalCemetery in Washington, D.C. In the spaceof three hours, a flag is precisely placed onefoot in front and centered before each marker.Flags are also placed at the graves of the fourunknown service members at Arlington’sTomb of the Unknown Soldier. When thesoldiers have completed their duty, it is animpressive sight, seeing the expanse of whitemarble markers graced with fluttering flags.

While citizens aren’t able to help with FlagsIn at Arlington in May, there is an oppor-tunity for individuals to pay tribute to theveterans resting there each December. Thenonprofit Wreaths Across America has beensupplying evergreen wreaths for ArlingtonNational Cemetery and 800 other cemeter-ies for more than 20 years. The organizationhas announced that Saturday, Dec. 14 is thescheduled wreath-laying day this year.

On that morning, volunteers will meet at adesignated location at 9:30 a.m. for a quickbriefing. Then everyone lines up behind thedelivery trucks to get their wreaths. The orga-nization urges its volunteers to approach theirduties with the same care as The Old Guardsoldiers. “When you place the wreath, pleaseremember you may be the first person to visitthis grave in years, so take time to read thestone and honor the memory of that hero,” isone of the instructions volunteers receive. Afinal, formal wreath-laying ceremony will beheld at noon at the Tomb of the Unknowns.Tolearn more about sponsoring a wreath or vol-unteering to lay wreaths at Arlington NationalCemetery or one of the other locations visitthe Wreaths Across America website, www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Whether on Veterans Day, or any day of theyear, take time to reflect on our nation’s heroesand say “Thanks.” You can visit a VeteransAffairs hospital, shake the hand of a passingservice member or volunteer to lay a holidaywreath. It will all be appreciated.

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NSA South Potomac, NSF DahlgrenDahlgren Aquatics Center – Winter

Pool hours run through Memorial DayOpen year-round for Red Cross CPR &

Life Guard Training, swimming lessons, lapswimming and aqua aerobics classes. Pleasecall the pool for hours of operation, pricesand facility rental at 540-653-8088.

Auto Skills Center – Open Tuesdaythrough Saturday for service or thedo-it-yourselfer.

The Auto Skills Center is available forall of your basic car maintenance. Classesoffered every other month. Qualified staffwill assist you in doing it right. For moreinformation, call 540-653-4900.

Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center –Open seven days a week

Cannonball Lanes offers 10 lanes ofbowling, featuring AMF equipment with astate-of-the-art Bose sound system, bowlingaccessories and shoes available. Activitiesinclude open bowling, special event nights,leagues and party rentals. For details, con-tact 540-653-7327.

Child Development Center (CDC) –Open five days a week from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

The CDC provides a full-time childdevelopment program for children 6 weeksto 5 years old. The CDC is accredited bythe National Association for the EducationofYoung Children, holds DoD certification,and participates in the USDA child andadult care food program. For information,please call 540-653-4994.

Craftech Hobby Shop – Open five daysa week

Stop in to view a wide assortment ofgift ideas and learn about laser engravingfor trophies, awards, plaques and more.Craftech offers classes in stained glass, fram-ing and matting, and offers seasonal events.Bring your items in for monogramming!Craftech will personalize towels, linens, totebags, shirts and much more. For more infor-mation, please stop by the Craftech HobbyShop or call 540-653-1730.

Dahlgren Fitness Center – Open sevendays a week

You can join a variety of group fitnessclasses, including Spinning, Power Yoga,Cardio Boxing and Kettlebells. Other intra-mural sports and tournaments are offered,such as softball, soccer, flag football andbasketball. Ballet and jazz classes areoffered during the school year. For classschedule, please contact 540-653-8580.

Gear Issue & Equipment Rental –Open five days a week

Located within the Auto Skills Center,

Gear Issue & Equipment Rental offers aselection of recreation equipment for fish-ing, camping, picnics, special events, sport-ing equipment and more. Rentals can bedaily, weekly or for the weekend. For moreinformation, please contact the Auto SkillsCenter at 540-653-4900.

Gray’s Landing on the PotomacRestaurant (MWR Restaurant)

Menu available in facility or call 540-653-3077.

Open seven days a weekBreakfast 6-9 a.m.Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Dinner 4-6 p.m.Weekends and HolidaysBrunch 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Dinner 4-6 p.m.

Gray’s Café – Located inside of Gray’sLanding - Open Monday through Fridayfrom 6 a.m.-3 p.m.

Gray’s Café proudly serves StarbucksCoffee, fresh brewed lattes, cappuccinos

and espresso, as well as fresh baked goods,grab-n-go meals, wraps and other bever-ages. Lounge with Wi-Fi hotspot and televi-sion is available.

Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT)– Open five days a week

The ITT office offers information, mapsand directions to local shopping, restau-rants, historical sites and entertainment.Discount tickets are available to local the-aters, as well as many Washington, D.C.,museums and activities. Don’t forget toask about Disney World specials and theArmed Forces Vacation Club! For moreinformation, please call the ITT Office at540-653-8785.

Liberty Center (Single/Unaccom-panied Sailor Program) – Open six daysa week

The Liberty Center offers recreationalactivities and trips year-round for sin-gle or unaccompanied active duty militarypersonal, particularly ages 18 to 24. TheLiberty Center is equipped with pool tables,

computers, wireless Internet access, videogaming systems, gaming tables, fax machine,big screen TV, 8mm movies and more.Contact the Liberty Coordinator at 540-653-7277 for information and scheduledevents. ID required for Liberty discounts.

General Library – Open five days aweek

The library offers a variety of fiction,nonfiction, periodicals, reference materi-als, movies, audio CDs, daily papers, and areading lounge with Wi-Fi hot spot and tele-vision. Patrons also have access to copy andfax machines. Computer classes offered sea-sonally, story time for the kids every Fridayand a variety of events offered monthly. Fordetails, contact 540-653-7474.

The Dahlgren Movie Theater – Showsevery Friday and Saturday evening withspecial matinees throughout the year.

The Dahlgren Movie Theater has gonedigital with 3-D capability! Come viewnewly released movies at a discountedprice when compared to other theaters.Special matinees, sneak previews and hol-iday showings. Concessions are availableincluding food and beverages. Eligiblepatrons include all with base access. Formore information, please contact the movieinfo line at 540-653-7336. Show are at7 p.m. unless otherwise specified.

Subway – Open seven days a weekLocated inside of Cannonball Lanes

Bowling Center. Subway offers breakfast,lunch and dinner, as well as special call-ahead catering. Stop in today for a healthyalternative to your usual routine.

Youth Activity Center - Open five daysa week from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Youth Activity Center offers abefore- and after-school program and, dur-ing the school year, Friday Teen Night from6-8 p.m. for ages 12 to 17 and Saturdaymorning Open Recreation from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for grades K to 12. Our caringstaff members supervise a wide range ofactivities from crafts to homework time.For more information, please contact 540-653-8009.

Send your name and email address [email protected] for aweekly update of MWR special events,movie schedules, restaurant menu, seasonalsports, Fleet and Family Support Centerclasses and more!

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NSF Dahlgren MWR Events

Celebrate November as ‘Month of the Military Family’

Every Friday in November - All-U-Can Bowl

7 p.m. – midnight at Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center

November 1-22 - Turkey Bowl

Call for times at Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center

November 1-8 - Holiday Cards to the Troops

Call for times at the Dahlgren General Library

November 13 - Family Bingo Night

Starting at 6:30 p.m. at the DahlgrenYouth Activities Center

November 21 - Annual Turkey Trot 5k Run

11 a.m. at the Dahlgren Fitness Center

November 26 - Thanksgiving Crafternoon

3:30 – 5 p.m. at the Dahlgren General Library


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