Army Emergency Relief (AER)

AER is a private nonprofit organization incorporated in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff. AER's sole mission is to help soldiers and their dependents.

  • AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own". AER provides commanders a valuable asset in accomplishing their basic command responsibility for the morale and welfare of soldiers.
  • AER funds are made available to commanders having AER Sections to provide emergency financial assistance to soldiers - active & retired - and their dependents when there is a valid need.
  • AER funds made available to commanders are not limited and are constrained only by the requirement of valid need.
For these reasons, the AER assistance program is conducted within the Army structure by major commanders and their installation/organization commanders through AER sections and other related organizations.

Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maryland
(410) 278-2508 		Fort Belvoir
Virginia
(703) 805-4590 		Fort Meade
Maryland
(301) 677-5662 		Fort Myer
Virginia
(703) 695-8435/3510 		Walter Reed Army Medical Center
District of Columbia
(202) 782-3412

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Area Codes

  • Northern Virginia (703, 571 & 540)
  • Maryland (240, 301, 410, & 443)
  • District of Columbia (202)
  • Operator Assistance (long distance) 1 + (area code) 555-1212
  • Operator Assistance (local) 411

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Automobile Inspection/Registration

Military Registration & Decals

Department of the Army has established standard procedures for registration of privately owned vehicles at all Army installations. The Military District of Washington has initiated a program for registration of all privately owned vehicles and issues decals at the following locations:

Air Force - Pentagon,
Room 4C1057................regular hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. (703) 697-8111
Pentagon, Room 2E165.......(South End of Concourse) - (Permits for Pentagon Parking)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Daily (703) 697-6251
Bolling AFB................6:00 am - 4:30 pm. Mon-Fri (202) 767-5505
Fort Myer, Bldg 216........8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Mon-Fri (703) 696-8968
Fort McNair, Bldg 32.......24 hours - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for decals in basement of Bldg 32 (202) 685-3196
Coast Guard
(USCG HQ)..................8:00 am - 3:30 pm. Mon-Fri (202) 267-2089
Ft. Belvoir, Bldg 1001.....8:00 am - 4:00 pm. (703) 805-3009
Virginia DMV, Concourse....Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Drivers License Renewals, Duplicates, New Drivers Licenses & Tags
No Road Testing (703) 979-5911

The following documentation will be needed at the time of registration:
IDENTIFICATION CARD
VEHICLE REGISTRATION CARD
DRIVER'S LICENSE
PROOF OF INSURANCE



Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Registration and Decals



DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Inspection: Automobiles must be inspected annually at the following locations:
      1001 Half Street, SW - (202) 727-5000 Click for Directions

Registration: Service Locations

Public Information Office: (202) 939-8099

Department of Motor Vehicles

MARYLAND

Inspection: Your car must pass inspection at any authorized service station before registering.

Registration: Cars can be registered at any Motor Vehicle Administration office. 1-800-950-1682, 1-301-729-4550

Baltimore County:
Express Office, Kenilworth Park Mall
800 Kenilworth, Towson, MD 1-800-950-1682
Montgomery County:
15 Metropolitan Grove Road, Gaithersburg - 1-800-950-1682
Express Office, Glenmont Shopping Center 12335 Georgia Ave, Kensington 1-800-950-1682
Express Office, Walnut Shopping Center 16515 S. Westland Rd, Gaithersburg 1-800-950-1682
Prince George County:
Express Office (driver's license only) Landover Mall
2103 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 1-800-950-1682
10251 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro 1-800-950-1682
Howard County:
Express Office (driver's license only) 6490 Dobbins Rd. Columbia, 1-800-950-1682
Anne Arundel:
6601 Ritchie Hwy., Glen Burnie 1-800-950-1682
160 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis 1-800-950-1682

VIRGINIA

Inspection: Automobiles must be inspected annually at any authorized service station. Inspection stickers must be displayed.

State Registration: Division of Motor Vehicles, For information call (703) 761-4655

County/Municipality Registration and Stickers:


City of Alexandria: (703) 838-4560
Arlington County: (703) 228-3135
City of Fredericksburg: 372-1001
Fairfax County: (703) 222-8234
Prince William County: (703) 792-6710
Spotsylvania County: (540) 582-7058
Stafford County: (540) 658-8700

Tax Payer's Assistance:


Alexandria: (703) 838-4570
Arlington: (703) 228-3055
City of Fredericksburg: 372-1001
Fairfax County: (703) 222-8234
Prince William County: (703) 792-6710
Spotsylvania County: 540-582-7058
Stafford County: (540) 658-8700

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Chapels & Chaplains Offices

Andrews AFB, MD (301) 981-2111 Naval Station, Annapolis (410) 293-1100
Bolling AFB, DC (202) 767-5900 Pentagon - Chaplain Office (703) 695-3336
Coast Guard HQ, DC (202) 267-2546 Quantico Marine Corps, VA (703) 784-2393
DSN 278-2393
Command Chaplains Office (202) 685-2856 U.S. Naval Academy  
Fort Belvoir, VA (703) 806-4316    Annapolis, MD (410) 293-1100/1101
DSN 281-1100
Fort Meade, MD (301) 677-6703 Walter Reed Army Medical Center  
Fort Myer, VA Memorial (703) 696-3532    Washington, DC (202) 782-6305
Anacostia (202) 433-2058    Clinical Pastoral Ctr (202) 782-7424
Henderson Hall, VA (703) 614-9280 Washington Navy Yard (202) 433-2057
Naval Medical Center      
   Bethesda, MD (301) 295-1510    

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Child Care Information

Military Child Development Centers

Anacostia Naval Station, Wash., DC Bldg 413 (202) 433-0797/0771
Andrews AFB, MD, Center I Bldg 4575 (301) 981-3035
Andrews AFB, MD, Center II Bldg 4783 (301) 981-3324
Army Material Command Alexandria, VA (703) 545-6700
Bolling AFB, Wash., DC Bldg 4456 (202) 767-2890/2989
Coast Guard, DC HQ Bldg (202) 267-6075/6118
Fort Belvoir, VA (North Post) Bldg 1745 (703) 806-5089
Fort Belvoir, VA (South Post) Bldg T-1028 (703) 806-4178/4347
Fort Meade, MD (Center I) Bldg 4725 (301) 677-5201
Fort Meade, MD (Center II) Bldg 3100 (301) 677-6002
Fort Myer, VA Bldg 469 (703) 696-3095/3201
Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA Bldg 25 (703) 614-7332
Ntl. Naval Medical Ctr, Bethesda, MD Bldg 8, Room 142 (301) 295-0167
Pentagon Day Care   (703) 693-4931
Quantico Marine Corps, VA Bldg 3311 (703) 784-2716/4470
US Naval Stn, Annapolis, MD Bldg 298 (410) 293-9390
Walter Reed Army Med. Ctr, Wash., DC Bldg 169 (301) 295-7573/7555
Forest Glen Annex, Silver Spring, MD Bldg 169 (301) 295-7570

City and County Information and Referral

  • Alexandria: (703) 838-0750
  • Arlington County: (703) 358-5101
  • District of Columbia: (202) 727-0284
  • Fairfax County: (703) 359-5860
  • Fredericksburg: (540) 372-1032
  • Loudoun County: (703) 777-0353
  • Montgomery County: (301) 279-1773
  • Prince George County: (301) 772-8400
  • Prince William County: (703) 792-7500
  • Spotsylvania County: (540) 582-7070
  • Stafford County: (540) 658-8720

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Clubs & Base Information

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS
  Aberdeen, MD
Information: (410) 278-5201
Top of the Bay: (410) 278-3062
APG/Edgewood DSN: (410) 298-4402/4056
Community Rec. Div. APG/E.Wood: (410) 278-4402 		ANDREWS AFB, MD
Information: (301) 981-1110
Officers' Club: (301) 981-5091
NCO Club: (301) 981-6082
ANACOSTIA ANNEX, Wash., DC
Information: (703) 545-6700
Riverview Room - Officers' Club: (202) 678-9018 		BOLLING AFB, Wash., DC
Information: (703) 545-6700
Officers' Club & Catering: (202) 563-8700
NCO Club & Catering: (202) 767-5222
FORT BELVOIR, VA
Information: (703) 545-6700
Officers' Club & Catering: (703) 780-0930
Community Club & Catering: (703) 780-0930
NCO Club: (703) 696-3394 		FORT MCNAIR, Wash., DC
Information: (703) 545-6700
Officers' Club: (202) 484-5800
NCO Club: (202) 685-3029
FORT MEADE, MD
Information: (301) 677-6261
Officers' Club: (301) 677-5358
  Parties: (301) 551-8862 		FORT MYER, VA
Information: (703) 545-6700
Officers' Club: (703) 524-7000
NCO Club (NP): (703) 696-3394
  Catering: (703) 524-0200
HENDERSON HALL MARINE ANNEX
  Arlington, VA
Information: (703) 545-6700
All Ranks Club: (703) 614-2125 		QUANTICO MARINE CORPS BASE, VA
Information: (703) 784-2121
Officers' Club: (703) 784-2676
Catering: (703) 640-6115/16
Enlisted Club: (703) 784-4262/4264
US NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER
  Bethesda, MD
Information: (301) 295-4611
Officers' Club & Catering: (301) 652-6318
NCO Club: (301) 295-4727/7465 		US NAVAL STATION (US Naval Academy)
  Annapolis, MD
Information: (410) 293-1000
  Hospital: (703) 696-3394
Officers' Club & Catering: (410) 263-8280
MNR Administration: (410) 293-9200
WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CTR
  Washington, DC
Information: (202) 782-3501
Main NCO Club: (202) 782-3383 		WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, Wash., DC
Information: (703) 545-6700
NSW Catering/Conference Ctr: (202) 433-3041
CPO Club: (202) 433-2523

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Commissary & Exchange Information


Each commissary and exchange offers different services, but all offer as much as 25% savings over commercial grocery outlets. Commissaries are non-profit organizations restricted to active duty, retired and reserve, single and married military personnel and their families. Call the individual facility for information on locations, hours and specific services.

  • Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
    Commissary: (410) 278-3926
  • Andrews AFB, MD
    Commissary: (240) 857-7106
    Exchange: (301) 568-1500
  • Bolling AFB, DC
    Commissary: (202) 767-4044
    Exchange: (202) 562-3000
  • Ft. Belvoir, VA
    Commissary: (703) 806-6371
    Exchange: (703) 806-5800
  • Ft. McNair, DC
    Mini Mart: (202) 484-5823
  • Ft. Meade, MD
    Commissary: (301) 677-7463
    Exchange: (410) 674-7170
  • Ft. Myer, VA
    Commissary: (703) 696-3686
    Exchange: (703) 522-4575/76
  • Henderson Hall, VA
    Exchange: (703) 979-8420
  • Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA
    Commissary: (703) 784-2233
    Exchange: (703) 640-8800
  • Naval Station, Annapolis, MD
    Commissary: (410) 293-9037
    Exchange: (410) 757-0005
  • Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA
    Commissary: (540) 653-7318
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DC
    Exchange: (301) 565-0900
  • Washington Navy Yard, DC
    Exchange: (202) 889-7534

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Consumer Directory



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Counseling Services

Military

Department of Social Work
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Phone: (202) 782-6378 		Department of Social Work
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Phone: (301) 295-1719

Civilian


(Many accept CHAMPUS, or use a sliding scale to set fees.)

  • Family Service (family and individual counseling)

  • Catholic Charities (counseling in English, Spanish and Vietnamese)

  • Lutheran Social Services (counseling and adoptions) (202) 723-3000

  • Jewish Social Services (individual or family)

    • Washington, DC (202) 887-1644
    • Montgomery County (301) 881-3700
    • Virginia (703) 750-5400

  • The Women's Center (personal and career counseling and workshops)

    • Vienna, VA (703) 281-2657

  • Alexandria Office on Women

    • 110 N. Royal St, Ste 201, Alexandria, VA (703) 838-5030

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Dental Treatment & Records

Dental treatment should be obtained from the activity having custody of your dental records. However, in an emergency military personnel may seek treatment at any Allied Forces Dental Clinic. Dental records are maintained at the following locations:

  • Army: US Army Health Clinic, Concourse, Pentagon: (703) 695-3420
  • Navy: Dental Clinic, located inside Army Clinic, Concourse, Pentagon: (703) 614-6869 or 695-1155
  • Air Force: General Officers, Cols; CMSgts - US Air Force Dental Clinic, Room 4B758, Pentagon: 695-4928
    All others-Dental Clinic, Bolling AFB: (202) 767-5626
  • USMC: Dental Clinic, located inside Army Clinic, Concourse, Pentagon: (703) 614-6869 or 695-1155

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Dining Facilities

A Tri-Service dining facility is available in Building 404 at Fort Myer (703) 696-3642. Serving hours are as follows:

Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 0630-0830
Lunch: 1100-1300
Dinner: 1630-1830 		Saturday-Sunday
Breakfast: 0900-1030
Lunch: 1030-1230
Dinner: 1600-1730

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Driver's Licenses

Active duty armed forces personnel, spouses and dependent children, over age 16, may drive with a valid driver's license issued by your state of official residence. Vehicles registered under active duty sponsor's name may be driven with valid out-of-state license plates. If dependents become employed here, or vehicle is registered locally, a local driver's license is mandatory.

Virginia Driver's License Information
Maryland Driver's License Information
Washington, DC Driver's License Information


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Driving in the Metro Area

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes. Freeways and heavily-traveled roadways (routes 66 and 395, for example) in the metropolitan area display HOV signs with a large diamond symbol. These lanes are restricted to vehicles with a minimum number of occupants, during certain hours. Restrictions vary and are subject to change. HOV lanes are carefully monitored by police and failure to obey restrictions can result in fines.


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Drug & Alcohol Programs

  • Fort Belvoir Drug and Alcohol: 8:00am to 4:30pm Phone: (703) 805-5991
  • Fort Myer Drug and Alcohol: 8:00am to 4:30pm Phone: (703) 696-3900
  • MDW Drug and Alcohol Prevention: 7:00am to 4:00pm Phone: (202) 685-2693 or 685-3359
    (messages recorded after hours)
  • Counseling and Assistance Center: Anacostia, Bldg 72, M-F 7:00am - 4:00pm Phone: (202) 433-2034
  • Andrews AFB Emergency: Phone: (301) 981-2158
  • National Council on Alcoholism (NCA) Office on Women
      1010 Vermont Ave NW Ste 710 Washington DC 20005
      Open 9:00am to 5:00pm (202) 737-8122
  • Hot Line - 24 hours, 7 days a week (301) 738-2255 or (202) 223-2255
  • Counseling, information & referral (888) 294-3572
  • Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (800) 662-4357
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information:
  • PO Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600 or (800) 729-6686
  • Cocaine Hot Line 1-800-COCAINE

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Education Resources

Military Education Offices

Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD (410) 278-3385
Andrews AFB, MD (301) 981-6377
Bolling AFB, DC (202) 767-5838
Fort Belvoir, VA (703) 806-4032
Fort Myer, VA (703) 696-3071
Henderson Hall/Navy Campus, VA (703) 614-9104
Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA (703) 784-2121
Navy Campus, Anacostia, DC (202) 433-0565/3615
Pentagon, VA (703) 614-4514/15
Pentagon (Air Force), VA (703) 697-7074
US Army Education Center, Ft. Meade, MD (301) 677-6421
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DC (202) 782-7055

Universities and Colleges

Many Washington area colleges , universities and community colleges offer courses at the Pentagon for military personnel and their family members. Further information can be obtained through the Pentagon Army Education Center ((703) 614-4514) or the Fort Myer Education Center ((703) 696-3195). For a list of colleges and universities in the metropolitan area, see below.

American University (202) 885-1000
Bowie State University (301) 464-3000
Catholic University (202) 319-5000
Gallaudet University (202) 651-5000
George Mason University (703) 993-1000
Georgetown University (202) 687-5055
George Washington University (202) 994-1000
Howard University (202) 805-6100
Marymount University (703) 522-5600
Mary Washington College (540) 654-1000
Mount Vernon College (202) 625-0400
Southeastern University (202) 265-5343
Strayer University (202) 722-8100
Trinity College (202) 884-9000
University of DC (202) 274-5010
University of Maryland (at College Park, MD) (301) 405-1000
University of Virginia Center of Continuing Education (703) 536-1100

Community Colleges

Germana Community College (540) 710-2000
Montgomery College, Rockville, Germantown & Takoma Park (301) 650-1300
Northern Virginia Community College (703) 323-3000
Prince George's Community College (301) 322-0819

Additional Information

College Placement Bureau, 1130 17th St., N.W., Ste 300, Washington, DC 20036, (703) 548-0448

Pentagon MDW Education Center

Courses are taught in the area for degrees granted by a dozen US universities. Eligible students (military, dependents, and federal employees) should consult the Pentagon MDW Education Center counselor on program selection. Tuition assistance is available. Room 3C147. Phone: (703) 614-4514. Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm.


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Emergency Hotlines

  • American Red Cross (Military Family Emergency): (877) 272-7337
  • Victim's Assistance Network: (703) 360-7273
  • Women's Shelter - 24 Hour Number: (703) 435-4940
  • Child Abuse: (703) 324-7400
  • Teen Hot Line: (800) 729-8336
  • Suicide Prevention/Crisis Intervention/Information & Referral: (703) 527-4077
  • Rape Crisis & Domestic Violence/Victim Assistance Network: (703) 360-7273, TDD: (703) 799-8253
  • Crisis and Family Stress: (202) 223-2255
  • AIDS Information:
    • National: (800) 342-AIDS(2437)
    • Northern Virginia: (703) 739-2437
    • Virginia State Hot Line: (800) 533-4148

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Emergency/Non-Emergency Phone Numbers

  • Emergency
  • Police/Fire/Rescue: 911
  • American Red Cross: (877) 272-7337
  • Poison Control Center: (Metro area) (202) 625-3333
  • Maryland Poison Control: (Maryland residents only) (800) 492-2414
  • Virginia Poison Center: (800) 222-1222
  • Non-Emergency
  • Virginia
    • Alexandria: Police-(703) 838-4444, Fire-(703) 838-4600
    • Arlington: Police and Fire-(703) 558-2222
    • City of Fairfax: Police-(703) 385-7924, Fire-(703) 385-7874
    • Fairfax County: Police/Fire/Rescue-(703) 691-2131
    • Falls Church: Police-(703) 248-5054, Fire-(703) 532-2672
    • Fredericksburg: Police-(540) 372-1122, Fire-(540) 373-2234
    • Loundon County: Police-(703) 777-0445, Fire-(703) 777-0333
    • Prince William County: Police-(703) 792-7200, Fire-(703) 494-4171
    • Stafford County: Police-(540) 658-4400, Fire-(540) 658-8648
    • Spotsylvania County: Police-(540) 582-7119, Fire-540-582-7115
  • District of Columbia
    • Police-(202) 727-1010, Fire-(202) 462-1762
  • Maryland
    • Police: Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring, Wheaton - (301) 279-8000
    • Bladenburg: (301) 864-6080
    • Greenbelt: (301) 474-7200
    • Prince George's County: (301) 336-8800
    • Rockville: (301) 309-3104
    • Takoma Park: (301) 270-1100

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Employment Resources

Looking for work in the DC area?

The twelve area military installations cooperate to provide job search assistance to help you meet your career goals. Services include:

  • Career and job search counseling
  • Assistance in developing an Individual Career Plan
  • Workshops on:
    • Interview techniques
    • Self-employment opportunities
    • Resume writing and SF-171 preparation
  • Job bank listings
  • Information on DoD military spouse preference
  • Referrals for dual career family issues

Call any of the below locations for more information or assistance.

Anacostia Naval Station, DC: (202) 433-0646/6147 Andrews AFB, Maryland: (301) 981-7087
Bolling AFB, DC: (202) 767-0450 Fort Belvoir, Virginia: (703) 805-2605
Fort Myer, Virginia: (703) 696-3047 Fort Ritchie, Maryland: (301) 878-5034/5286
Henderson Hall/HQMC, Virginia: (703) 607-8469 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland: (301) 342-4911
NSWCDD Dahlgren, Virginia: (540) 653-1839 MCCDC Quantico, Virginia: (703) 784-2511
US Naval Academy, Maryland: (410) 293-2641 Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DC: (202) 782-0546

Pentagon Civilian Personnel Offices

  • *AF (Air Force), Room 5E871: (703) 697-3127
  • *ARMY/MDW (Military District of Washington/Army), Room 1A909: (703) 695-2589
  • *OSA (Office of the Secretary of the Army), Room 1E517: (703) 695-9504
  • *JCS (Joint Chief of Staff), AMC Bldg: (703) 617-0652
  • *NAV (Chief of Naval Operations), Room 4E660: (703) 695-5664
  • *OSD (Office of Secretary of Defense), 5001 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA: (703) 617-0562
  • *Personnel & Employment Services-Washington: (703) 693-7911, DSN: 223-7911
  • *Defense Employment Information Center: Metro Entrance-Room 2E418: (703) 614-4066
  • *Office of Personnel Management 1900 E. Street NW Rm 1416, Washington, DC 20044: (202) 606-2700 (Civil Service Exam)
  • MDW, Fort Myer, Bldg 201: (703) 696-3035

*NOTE: These offices are located in the Pentagon, and a military or government ID card is necessary for entry into the building.
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Family Support Programs

Anacostia Naval Station, Washington, DC Bldg 150 (202) 433-6150/6151
Andrews AFB, Maryland Bldg 1610 (301) 981-7087
Bellevue Family Support Services, Washington, DC Community Center, 1 Cargo Court SW (202) 404-6404
Bolling AFB, Washington, DC Bldg 502 (202) 767-5304/4464
Fort Belvoir, Virginia SOSA Recreation Ctr (703) 805-2464
Fort Meade, Maryland Bldg 3179 (301) 677-3418/5590
Fort Myer, Virginia Bldg 201 (703) 696-3510/0151
Henderson Hall, Virginia Bldg 29 (703) 614-7201
Indian Head USO/Joint Services Center, MD Riverview Village, Bldg 13, Basement (301) 743-5180
Quantico Marine Corps, Virginia Bldg 2034 (703) 784-2659/2650
Quantico Marine Corps, VA (Navy Relief) Bldg 2034 (703) 640-7136/3355
Tencza Terrace Family Support Center, Fort Myer, VA Bldg 501 (703) 696-3479
US Naval Station, Annapolis, Maryland Bldg B48 (410) 293-2641
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Bldg 17 (202) 782-3412/3415/3414
Woodbridge Run Family Support Center, VA 1400 Eisenhower Circle (703) 494-5576

DoD General Information: (703) 545-6700
Red Cross (National Headquarters): (202) 737-8300
  **Note: For field directors at installations, see phone book.



USO of Metropolitan Washington

  • Airport Services
    Knowledgeable staff and volunteers support two USO-Metro airport locations to assist military travelers who are moving into the area or just "passing through."
    • Ronald Reagan National: (703) 419-3900
    • BWI: (410) 859-4425
    • Andrews AFB: (301) 981-2525 (provides travel information and assistance on "space-available" travel)
  • Emergency Housing
    USO-Metro's Family Programs Office manages this program which is sponsored by area realty management firms. There are a limited number of fully furnished apartments available for grades E1 through E6 for use in extreme financial or medical emergencies. Applicants must be recommended by their senior noncommissioned officer and fulfill strict eligibility criteria> (703) 696-3279
  • Food Assistance
    USO-Metro provides food and food certificates to military families in need. (703) 696-3279
  • Holiday Programs
    Each year at Christmas, USO-Metro, working in conjunction with the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association of Washington, provides hundreds of donated hotel rooms for visiting family members of personnel station in the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area. (703) 696-3279
  • Information Programs
    Military and civilian experts are invited to speak on topics of current concern such as drug/alcohol problems, health, nutrition, parental effectiveness, spouse/child abuse. (703) 696-2552
  • "Safe-T-First"
    GEICO donates infant and toddler child safety seats for USO-Metro to loan to enlisted parents for six months so they may "buckle-up baby." (703) 696-2552
  • Ticketline
    The USO-Metro Ticketline ((703) 696-2551), distributes tickets free of charge to active duty personnel and their families; priority is given to enlisted personnel. There is a limit of two ticket requests per month. The 24-hour ticketline recording can provide you with ticket availability on the area's most sought after theater, sports, and cultural events. The ticketline depends upon donated tickets. You may donate tickets by calling (703) 696-2552; your donation is tax deductible.

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Food Stamps

Military families may be eligible to participate in the food stamp program. Eligibility is based on total family income and size of family. Individual must contact the county in which the local residence is located.

  • VIRGINIA
    • Alexandria (City residents): (703) 838-0700
    • Arlington County: (703) 228-5620
    • Fairfax City (Call Fairfax County)
    • Fairfax County: (703) 324-7500
    • Falls Church: (703) 533-5300
    • Fredericksburg: (540) 372 - 1032
    • Manassas area: (703) 361-8277
    • Prince William County: (703) 792-7500
    • Spotsylvania County: (540) 582-7134
    • Stafford County: (540) 658-8720
    • Woodbridge area: (703) 792-4300
  • MARYLAND
    • Health and Human Services: (301) 217-4000
  • WASHINGTON, DC
    • (202) 727-0858

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Furniture Repair

(An unofficial compilation from unsolicited recommendations)

Arlington Upholstery
822 N Kenmore
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-6050 		Upholstery and slip covers. Antique restoration and upholstering. Handstripping specialists. 9:00am-5:00pm M-F
Daskal's Upholstery
4926 D Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 823-1200 		Quality worksmanship, reasonable, dependable, free estimates, pick-up and delivery. Upholstery only.
Best Upholstery
8176 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-8899 		Best quality, price, service. Free pick-up and delivery. Custom work, boat/auto/furniture.
Also call (202) 857-0199 or (301) 656-5234. 9:00am-7:00pm M-F, 9:30am-5:00 Sat
Robert J. Johnson
12842 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 625-5744 		Antiques refinished. Estimates $48 hourly for military. If ALL work is done, they forgive estimates. Custom woodworking. Residential service throughout Metro area. 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
Mario's Conservation
1738 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-5795 		Restoration porcelain, lacquer, glass, ivory, art pieces. 10:00am-6:00pm M-F, 12:00pm-4:00pm Sat
New England Antique Repair
1118 N. Jackson St.
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 528-1800 		Estimates cost $45. Charge is returned if work is done there. Specializing in antiques. 7:00am-4:00pm M-F
Monomuro Studio
3432 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 363-4025 		Jade, silk, wool, fine china repairs. Specializing in oriental objects. Exquisite work. 10:00am-6:00pm Mon-Sat
Spicers Upholstery
3649 Wheeler Ave, NW
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-0320 		Good, fast, reasonable. Family business for almost 70 years. Free estimates over phone. Pick-up and delivery.
Furniture Medic
8355 Magic Leaf Rd
Springfield, VA 22155
(703) 912-6546 		On-site touch up and repair, deluxing of dining tables, French polishing for antiques, furniture adjustment and reglueing, upholstery repair, cleaning and re-upholstering and more. 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

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Guest Houses/Billeting/BOQs/BEQs

Air Force Lodging Central Reservation Center (800) AF-LODGE(235-6343)
Army Lodging Central Reservation Center (800) GO-ARMY(462-7691)
Navy Lodging Central Reservation Center (800) NAVY-INN(628-9466)
Andrews Air Force Base Gateway Inn: (301) 981-4614, DSN: 858-4614
Rates: $17.50 - $25.00; Family Units: $24.50
Bolling Air Force Base, Bolling Inn
Guest Houses for Officer & Enlisted.		 (202) 767-5316, DSN: 297-5316 Billeting
Rates: $17.00 - $33.00; Family Units: $24.00 - $48.00
Fort Meade, Maryland
BOQ, BEQ for Officers & Enlisted		 (301) 677-5660, Guest House: (301) 677-5884/6529
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Guest house limited to the sick, or persons visiting the sick		 The Mologne House Hotel: (202) 726-8700
DSN: 662-4600, FAX: (202) 726-8707
Fort Belvoir, Virginia (703) 805-2333/2307, DSN: 655-2005
VOQ, BOQ, DVQ - Space Available Officer & Enlisted, FAX: (703) 805-3566
Rates: Single: $42.00 - $64.00 ($5 charge for one additional person; $3 charge for second additional person)
Fort Myer, Virginia (Standard Rooms)
VOQ, VEQ for Officers and Enlisted and dependents PCS/TDY,
space available to retired and those on leave.		 (703) 696-3576/3577/3491, FAX: (703) 696-3490
Rates: Single: $50.00 ($5 for each additional guest)
Fort Myer, Virginia (DVQs) Arrangements made through Army Protocol Office: (703) 697-7051/0692
Rates: Sun-Th $70 ($8 for each additional guest) Fri-Sat $62 ($5 for each additional guest)
Fort McNair, DC (703) 696-3576/3577
Rates: Single $41.00 - $50.00 ($5 for each additional guest)
Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland Navy Lodge: (301) 654-1795, FAX: (301) 654-9373
BOQ: (301) 295-5855, FAX: (301) 295-0172
Fisher House: (301) 295-5334
Rates: $54.00 - $64.00
Naval Station Anacostia VOQ & BOQ: (202) 433-2006
Visiting Flag Qtrs.: (202) 433-2278
Naval District Washington, DC
Navy Lodge - Officer/Enlisted		 (800) 628-9466, (202) 563-6950, FAX: (202) 563-2970
Rates: $56.00
Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA (BOQ/BEQ, Liversedge Hall) (703) 784-3148, DSN: (703) 278-3148
Rates: $18.00 - $30.00; The Crossroads Inn: (703) 630-4444, (800) 965-9511
Rates: $46.00 - $59.00

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Hotels/Motels


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Household Goods & Baggage

Upon arrival, all personnel should contact:

  • Incoming HHG and Baggage
    All Services-Joint Personal Property
    Shipping Office, Ft Belvoir, VA (703) 806-4900
  • Outgoing HHG and Baggage
    All Services-USASCAF
    Room 1A872 Pentagon (703) 696-2336

Click Here to view a very helpful site regarding shipment of household goods, unaccompanied baggage, boats, pets, POV's and mobile homes.


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Housing Referral Offices

The Housing Referral Offices have an extensive list of housing available in the metropolitan DC area (Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia). The lists are open to members of all Services. It is best to visit rather than phone.

SERVICES HOUSING OFFICE
(Main Listing Office)
Bldg 321
Fort Myer, VA 22211
Phone: (703) 696-3557/58
DSN: 426-3557/58		 FORT MYER
Family Housing
Bldg 322
Fort Myer, VA 22211
Phone: (703) 696-3550
DSN: 426-3550
PENTAGON
Housing Referral Office
Pentagon (Concourse across from Dispensary),
Room 2D173
Washington, DC 20310
Phone: (703) 697-4115/16
DSN: 227-4115		 BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE
Housing Referral Office
5471A Loring Way
Washington, DC 20332-5000
Phone: (202) 767-4668
DSN: 297-4668
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
Housing Referral Office
Bldg 3479 - 1776 ABW/DEH
Washington, DC 20331
Phone: (301) 981-5516
DSN: 858-5516		 FORT BELVOIR
Housing Division, Housing Referral Section
Bldg 1001 Welcome Center
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
Phone: (703) 805-2669, FAX: (703) 805-4452
DSN: 655-2669/2914
FORT MEADE
Family Housing Referral Office
Bldg 4463
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5115
Phone: (301) 677-2604, FAX: (301) 677-3713
DSN: 923-2604		 NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER
Housing Referral Office
Bldg 4/6, Room 2282
National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda, MD 20014
Phone: (301) 295-1138, (800) 358-6301
DSN: 295-1138/0798
NAVY FAMILY HOUSING OFFICE
Bldg 414
Washington, DC 20373
Phone: (202) 685-1188, (800) 210-0139
DSN: 288-2028		 US COAST GUARD
Housing Referral Office
Room B419
2100 2nd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: (202) 267-0208
WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
Housing Referral Office
Bldg 1, Room A017
6825 Georgia Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20307-5001
Phone: (202) 782-3117/3153/3118
DSN: 662-3153		  

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Identification Cards

Applications for military and dependent identification (ID) cards should be made at the locations shown below. If you ensure you are properly entered into the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) before arrival, it will save much needed time. Please call for information first. It may be necessary to bring a copy of your marriage certificate and birth certificates of your children.

  • Personnel Service Center, 5A286
    1400 Key Blvd., Rosslyn, VA 22209
    (703) 696-0303
    at Ft. Myer, (703) 696-3030

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Information for the Handicapped


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Jewelry, Lamp, Clock & Watch Repair

(An unofficial compilation from unsolicited recommendations)

About Time Shop
4105 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-0400 		Antique and new clocks, antique watches.
M-F 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm
Chime Time
5248 Port Royal Rd
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 321-7622 		Restoration of antique and modern clocks and watches.
M-F 10:00am-7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Dietzel Watch & Clock Repair
622 North Washington
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-4499 		Antique watches and clocks.
Tuesday 9:30am-11:00pm
Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm
Friday 1:00pm-5:30pm
Please call for an appointment.
John Greenan & Sons, Inc
6121 Backlick Rd
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 451-6000
M-Th 10:00am-8:00pm
F and Sat 10:00am-6:00pm 		Fine jewelry, estate jewelry. Expert jewelry and watch repair.
Watch expert on premises. Reasonable prices.
Locations also in Silver Spring (301) 587-2717 (M&Th 9:00-7:00, TWF 9:00-5:30, Sat 9:00-5:00)
and Burtonville (301) 421-1990 (10:00-5:00 Mon-Sat)
Rubesches, Inc
121 S. Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-0659 		Gold and Silversmith. Maker of fine jewelry.
Remodeling and re-designing, engraving, repairing, appraising, silver and
gold plating. Antiques restored. (T,Th&F 10:00-6:00, W 10:00-7:00, Sat 10:00-4:00
Closed Sunday and Monday
The Lamplighter
1207 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-4040 		Lamps made, repaired, electrified. Crystals
for chandeliers. Chandeliers repaired.
10:00-5:30 M-F and 10:00-5:00 Saturday.

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Lease & Sale Contract Interpretation

  1. All military personnel who have questions regarding a lease agreement or sales contract are urged to contact any Housing Referral Office for assistance PRIOR to signing the contract.
  2. If additional assistance pertaining to a lease or sales contract is required, please telephone a Legal Assistance Office for an appointment. Legal Assistance Offices in the National Capital Region are as follows:
    • Department of the Army, Pentagon, Room 5B1058A, (703) 571-3114
    • Naval Legal Services Office, Bldg 200, Wing 3 South, Washington Navy Yard, (202) 433-4331
    • Department of the Air Force, Pentagon, Room 5B1058A, (703) 571-3114
    • Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 2nd Street, SW, Room 3314, (202) 267-2256
    • US Marine Corps, Henderson Hall, Bldg 29, (703) 614-1266
    • Bolling AFB, Headquarters Bldg, MacDill Blvd, Ste 207, (202) 767-4772/5297
    • Fort Belvoir, Bldg 257, (703) 664-4018
    • Fort Meade, Bldg 2257, Room 127, (301) 677-9536/9504
    • National Naval Medical Center (Bethesda), Bldg 1, Room 6139, (301) 295-6052
    • Walter Reed Medical Center, Old Hospital Bldg 1, Room D201, (202) 576-3292/2531
    • Fort Myer, Bldg 201, (703) 696-0761

Remember!! Never sign any contract until you are sure you understand everything included in the terms.


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Legal & Tax Assistance

Military personnel may obtain assistance concerning legal affairs and/or completion of federal income tax forms from the following offices:

Legal Assistance Tax Assistance Voting Assistance
All Services All Services All Services
Pentagon, Room 5B1058A Pentagon, Room 5B1058A Mil Pers Div, Room 4A948
(703) 571-3114 (703) 571-3114 (703) 697-1886/695-2621

A Voting Assistance Guide and Federal Postcard Application forms for voting, along with supplemental information on elections, are available in the Military Personnel Division, Room 4A948.


The following military legal assistance offices serve all active duty personnel, retirees, their family members and certain reservists on active duty. All offices will assist emergency walk-ins during scheduled duty hours. Check with individual listings for any restrictions and for offices which are open for appointments evenings and Saturdays.

  • Andrews AFB, MD: (301) 981-3622
  • Army Material Command, Alexandria, VA: (703) 617-0238
  • Bolling AFB, DC: (202) 767-4772
  • Coast Guard, DC: (202) 267-2256
  • Fort Belvoir, VA: (703) 805-4344
  • Fort McNair, DC: (202) 685-3035
  • Fort Meade, MD: (301) 677-9576
  • Fort Myer, VA: (703) 696-0761
  • Henderson Hall, VA: (703) 614-1266
  • Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA: (703) 784-3122/23
  • National Naval Medical Center, MD: (301) 295-6052
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DC: (202) 782-1550
  • Washington Navy Yard, DC: (202) 433-4331

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Local News


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Medical Care

Military/Family Member Treatment Facilities

Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC
Appointments: (800) 433-3574
Emergencies after 4:30 pm: (202) 782-1199
Hospital Information: (202) 782-3501 		US Coast Guard HQ
400 7th St., SW, Washington DC, 6th Floor, Rm 6227
Dental: (202) 366-0873
Appointments/Medical: (202) 366-0889
Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB
Camp Springs, MD DSN 857-7511
Appointments: (240) 857-7511/6867
Emergencies: (240) 857-2333/2158
Family Practice Clinic: (240) 857-3786
General Information: (240) 857-5911
GYN Clinic: (240) 857-5868/2979 		DeWitt Army Hospital
Fort Belvoir, VA
Emergencies: (703) 805-0414
General Information: (703) 805-0510
Managed Care: (703) 805-0575
Pharmacy Refill: (800) 248-6337
Pharmacy: (703) 805-0694
Rader US Army Health Clinic
(US) Army Dispensary), Fort Myer, VA
Acute Minor Illness: (703) 696-3630
GYN (Women's Wellness): (703) 696-3552
Information (clinic): (703) 696-0430
Pharmacy: (703) 696-3616
Pharmacy Refill: (800) 248-6337
Pediatrics: (703) 696-3574
Primary Care (room 140): (703) 696-2977 		Bethesda Naval Hospital
Bethesda, MD
Appointments: (800) 526-7101
Ask for specific clinic needed
Hospital Information: (301) 295-4611
Bolling AFB 11th Medical Family Practice
Washington, DC
Appointments: (202) 767-5520/5516
Dental: (202) 767-5626 		US Navy Dispensary
Washington Navy Yard
Information and Appointments: (202) 433-3132
Dental: (202) 433-2480
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
Ft. Meade, MD
(301) 677-8392 		Kirk US Army Health Clinic
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
(410) 278-1990

TRICARE (DoD Health Care Program)


TRICARE is the healthcare program for Active Duty and retired personnel, their families and their survivors. The Washington Metropolitan area falls under the TRICARE Northeast Region, managed by Sierra Military Health Services, Inc.

Eligibility: Each military sponsor is responsible for enrolling family members in the DEERS before they seek medical care. Military clinic clerks perform a full DEERS computer check for eligibility each time a patient accesses healthcare in a military facility. Patients who are ineligible for care will not receive service.
Important TRICARE Numbers

  • Appointments/Customer Service: (888) 999-5195
  • Health Care Information Line*: (800) 308-3518
  • Claims: (888) 999-5195
  • Program for Persons with Disabilities (PFPWD): (888) 333-3678
  • Mental Health: (888) 999-5195
  • TTY/TDD (Hearing Impaired): (800) 735-2258
  • DEERS: (800) 538-9552
  • Dental Coverage:
    • United Concordia (Active Duty): (800) 866-8499
    • Delta Dental (Retired Military): (888) 336-3260
    • Select Reserve Dental: (800) 211-3614
  • National Mail Order Pharmacy: (800) 903-4680

* No health consumer information provided through these lines takes precedence over established Department of Defense or military department policies.

FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTERS

Family Health Care Centers are an approach to providing military beneficiaries access to primary health care. Access to the Family Health Center system is on an APPOINTMENT BASIS.

All active duty and retired Uniformed Services personnel and dependents entitled to care at military treatment facilities are eligible for care. Basic laboratory and X-ray services are provided on site. Licensed and credentialed physicians and staff provide medical care.

Critically ill or seriously injured patients should go to a hospital emergency room. Services are provided by PHP Healthcare Corporation, Reston, VA. Operated by the US Army Medical Department. The following are Family Health Center Locations:


Sierra Family Health Center of Fairfax
2740 Prosperity Ave
Fairfax, VA 22031
Appointments: (888) 999-5195
Appointments (same day): (703) 846-9503
Information Recording: (703) 846-8191
7:00 am to 8:00 pm Mon-Fri
7:00 am to 2:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays 		Family Health Center of Ft. Myer
Andrew Radar US Army Health Center
Bldg 525, Fort Myer, VA 22211
Appointments: (888) 999-5195
Information: (703) 696-0430
Call for Specific Hours 		Family Health Center of Ft. Belvoir
9501 Farrell Rd
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
Appointments-Recording: (703) 805-0612
Pediatric Clinic: (703) 805-0912
Information: (703) 805-0649
7:00 am - 8:00 pm Mon-Fri
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays
Extended Care: 7:30 am - 11:00 pm, 7 days a week: (703) 805-0912 		Family Health Center of Woodbridge
1549 Old Bridge Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Appointments: (703) 550-2671
Information-Recording: (703) 491-7668
7:00 am - 8:00 pm Mon-Fri
7:00 am - 2:00 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays

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Military Installations*

  1. Alexandria Coast Guard Telecommunication and Information Systems Command, Va
    Phone: (703) 313-5400
  2. Anacostia Naval Station, DC
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  3. Andrews AFB, MD
    Phone: (301) 981-1110
  4. Bolling AFB, DC
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  5. Coast Guard Headquarters, DC
    Phone: (202) 267-2229
  6. Fort Belvoir, VA
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  7. Fort McNair, DC
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  8. Fort Meade, MD
    Phone: (301) 677-6261
  9. Fort Myer, VA
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  10. Henderson Hall, VA
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  11. Marine Barracks, 8th and I, DC
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  1. National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  2. Naval Communications Unit, Cheltenham, MD
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  3. Naval Observatory, DC
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  4. Naval Ordnance Station, Surface Warhead Division, Indian Head, MD
    Phone: (301) 743-6095
  5. Naval Security Station, DC
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  6. Navy Annex, VA
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  7. Pentagon, VA
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  8. Quantico Marine Corps Base, VA
    Phone: (703) 784-2121
  9. Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DC
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  10. Walter Reed - Forest Glen Annex, MD
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
  11. Washington Navy Yard
    Phone: (703) 545-6700
* For location of installations, see map.
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Per Diem Rates

Pentagon, Arlington, VA. Rates (effective 10/1/04): Max Lodging-$153, Meals $48, Max per diem $204. Visit the Website


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Public School Information

Kindergarten is not compulsory in the Greater Washington area, and some areas have limited kindergartens.

Entrance requirements: Proof of vaccination and birth certificate. Medical forms are to be filled out concerning other immunizations. Note: New students in most local school systems must have a physical & dental examination, proof of residence and social security number.

Transfer requirements: Latest report card or transfer forms, medical forms and birth certificate.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  • Grades Available: Pre-Kindergarten through 12
  • Age Eligibility: Kindergarten--must be 5 on or before 31 December
    First grade--must be 6 on or before 31 December
  • Registration Dates: During summer--check with your school
  • Public School Information: (202) 724-4044
  • Pre-School/Kindergarten: (age 4 before 31 December) is available in some areas.
    Inquire of principal of school in your area.

MARYLAND

Montgomery County
  • Grades Available:
    • Headstart for those eligible
    • Limited pre-Kindergarten
    • Kindergarten through 12
  • Age Eligibility: Kindergarten--must be 5 on or before 31 December
    First grade-- must be 6 on or before 31 December
  • Registration Dates: At individual schools throughout the summer. Must have proof of residence.
  • Public School Information: Pupil Services--(301) 279-3391

Prince George's County
  • Grades Available: Kindergarten through 12
  • Age Eligibility: Kindergarten--must be 5 on or before 31 December
    First grade--must be 6 on or before 31 December
  • Registration Dates: At individual schools throughout the year. Must have proof of residence, immunization records, school records and birth certificate.
  • Public School Information: (301) 952-6000

Anne Arundel County School District--(410) 222-5000

Howard County School District--(410) 313-6600

VIRGINIA

  • Alexandria
    • Grades Available: Kindergarten through 12
    • Age Eligibility: Kindergarten--must be 5 on or before 30 September
      First grade--must be 6 on or before 30 September
    • Registration: At individual schools throughout the year.
    • Public School Information: (703) 824-6635
    • **Note: Students new to Virginia must have a physical examination.

  • Arlington
    • Grades Available: Kindergarten through 12; also some pre-school (Montessori) programs available for a fee, 3 and 4 years
    • Age Eligibility: Kindergarten--must be 5 on or before 30 September
      First grade--must be 6 on or before 30 September
    • Registration: At individual schools throughout the year.
    • Public School Information: (703) 228-6000
    • **Note: Arlington schools have an extended day program for working parents of elementary school children. For a fee children can come in early (7:00 am) and stay late (6:00 pm).

  • Fairfax County
    • Grades Available: Kindergarten through 12
    • Age Eligibility: Kindergarten--must be 5 on or before 30 September
      First grade--must be 6 on or before 30 September
    • Registration: During the summer call your school to find out when to come in to register.
    • Public School Information: (703) 246-2502

  • Falls Church
    • Grades Available: Kindergarten through 12
    • Age Eligibility: Kindergarten--must be 5 on or before 30 September
      First grade--must be 6 on or before 30 September
    • Registration: At individual schools throughout the year. Call the school about when to come in to register.
    • Public School Information: (703) 241-7600

  • Fredericksburg

  • Loudoun County--(703) 771-6400

  • Prince William County
    • Grades Available: Kindergarten through 12
    • Age Eligibility: Kindergarten--must be 5 on or before 30 September
      First grade--must be 6 on or before 30 September
    • Registration: At individual schools throughout the year.
    • Public School Information: (703) 791-7200
    • To determine which school you attend: (703) 791-7273
  • Spotsylvania County

  • Stafford County

Note: In Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Falls Church and Prince William County, as of the 1995 school year, children must be 5 on or before 30 September to enter Kindergarten.


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Recreation and Facilities - Military

ANDREWS AFB, Maryland
(301) 981-6560, Main #(301) 981-1110 will connect you through a menu.
Auto Center: (301) 981-6648
Bowling Alley: (301) 981-6648
Golf Course: (301) 981-4404
Gym - East: (301) 981-7101/7102
Library: (301) 981-6454 		BOLLING AFB, Washington, DC
Auto Pride: (202) 563-6490
Bowling-Potomac Lanes: (202) 563-1701
Child Development Center: (202) 767-2890
Recreation Center: (202) 767-4636
Gym: (202) 767-5895
Library: (202) 767-5578
Marina: (202) 767-4651
Skill Development Center: (Wood, Photos, Framing) -- (202) 563-6490
Tour and Travel: (202) 767-6211
Youth Center: (202) 767-4575
COAST GUARD STATION, Alexandria, VA
Information: (703) 313-5400
Picnic Ground Reservations: (703) 313-5480

FORT MCNAIR, Washington, DC
Arts & Crafts Shop: (202) 685-3128
Bowling Center: (202) 685-3038
Gym: (202) 685-3117
Golf Course/Sports Ctr: (202) 685-3138
Picnic Area/Sports Ctr: (202) 685-3138
Tennis Courts/Sports Ctr: (202) 685-3138 		FORT BELVOIR, Virginia
(703) 545-6700
Automotive: (703) 806-4088
Bowling Center: (703) 805-3068
Craft Shop: (703) 806-4650/8044
Golf Course: (703) 806-6016/6017
Library: (703) 806-3323
Marina: (703) 781-8282
Parks & Programs, Outdoor Recreation: (703) 805-3781
Sports Office: (703) 805-3594
Specker Field House: (703) 806-3057
Theater: (703) 806-5237
Wells Field House: (703) 806-5093
Youth Activities: (703) 805-4515
FORT MEADE, Maryland
(301) 677-6261
Arts & Crafts Shop: (301) 677-7809
Auto Crafts Shop: (301) 677-5542
Bowling Center: (301) 677-5541
Golf Course: (301) 677-4308
    Pro Shop: (301) 677-5326
Library: (301) 677-4509
Theater: (301) 677-5324 		FORT MYER, Virginia
Arts & Crafts Shop: (703) 696-3385
Automotive: (703) 696-3387
Bowling Center: (703) 528-4766/67
Community Center: (703) 696-3470
Gym: (703) 696-7867/68
Library: (703) 696-3555
Outdoor Recreation: (703) 696-3470
HQ MARINE CORPS, Virginia
(703) 614-1235 		HENDERSON HALL, Virginia
General Information/Adm Office: (703) 614-1235
Gym: (703) 607-8463
US NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER
MWR: (301) 295-3577
Library: (301) 295-0993
Recreation Center: (301) 295-0030 		NAVAL DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, DC
Central Number: (703) 545-6700
Camping/Ski Equipment: (202) 433-2269
Gym: (202) 433-2062
New Gym: (202) 433-2962
Recreation Department: (202) 433-3005
QUANTICO MARINE CORPS BASE, Virginia
Base Switchboard: (703) 784-2121
Auto Hobby Shop: (703) 784-2729
Bowling Alley: (703) 784-2210
Campground: (703) 784-5270
Golf Course: (703) 784-2424/2463
Gym: (703) 784-2003
Library 1 - Family: (703) 784-4353
Library 2 - University: (703) 784-4411/4409
Marina: (703) 784-2359
Military Tickets & Tours: (703) 784-6259
Theater: (703) 784-2279
Youth Center: (703) 784-2249 		WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
Arts & Crafts Shop at Forest Glen: (301) 295-7393
Fitness Center: (202) 782-0536/0537
Library, Bldg 11: (202) 782-6314
Medical Library, Bldg 2: (202) 782-6238
MWR: (202) 782-7034
Outdoor Center at Forest Glen: (301) 295-8010
Sport Section at Forest Glen: (301) 295-7710
Ticket Agent: (202) 782-0600
US NAVAL STATION, Annapolis, MD
Auto Hobby Shop: (410) 293-3859
Gym: (410) 293-9200
Hut, Recreation Equipment: (410) 293-9200
Marina: (410) 293-3731
Recreation Services: (410) 293-9200 		PENTAGON RECREATION FACILITIES
HQ ARMY Recreation Office, Room 3A146: (703) 697-3816
HQ USAF Recreation Office, Room 5E917: (703) 697-9866
POAC: (703) 521-5021
Carlson Travel Services, Inc (Leisure)-Concourse: (703) 979-5500

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Relocation Support Agencies


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Shopping

Malls


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Tax Obligations (Fairfax County)


See Website for important information regarding Fairfax County Tax Obligations of Military Personnel.

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Telephone & Utilities

  • Virginia Utilites
  • District of Columbia Utilities
  • Maryland Utilities

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      Transportation Offices

      • ANACOSTIA NAVAL STATION: (202) 433-3561
      • ANDREWS AFB, MD: (301) 981-4451
      • BOLLING AFB, Washington: (202) 767-8888
      • COAST GUARD HQ, Washington: (202) 267-2937 (Information)
      • FORT BELVOIR, Virginia: (703) 805-2540
      • FORT MYER/PENTAGON (Room 1A872): (703) 695-4163 or 697-2336
      • MARINE CORPS, Arlington: (703) 614-7195
      • QUANTICO, Virginia: (703) 784-2831/2832
      • WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Washington: (202) 782-3430

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      Veterans Center Counseling Services

      • Alexandria Veterans Center/Community Clinic: (703) 360-8633
        8796 E Sacramento Drive, Alexandria, VA 22309
        Call 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday for Clinic
      • Veterans Outreach and Resource Center, Washington, DC: (202) 543-8821

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      Veterinarians & Pet Care


      Military Veterinary Clinics

      • Andrews AFB, Maryland, Bldg 1781: (301) 981-1110
      • Bolling AFB, DC: (202) 767-5319
      • Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Bldg 610: (703) 805-4336
      • Fort Myer, Virginia, Bldg 239: (703) 696-3604
      • Quantico Marine Corps Center, Virginia, Bldg PP1: (703) 784-2779
      • Walter Reed, Forest Glen, DC, Bldg 156: (301) 295-7643

      Civilian Veterinary Clinics

      An unofficial compilation from unsolicited recommendations

Alexandria Animal Hospital
2660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-2022
Emergency: (703) 825-3601 		Arlington Animal Hospital
2624 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 920-5300 		Coolridge Hospital
6801 Old Branch Ave
Clinton, MD 20748
(301) 449-1610
Emergency: (301) 464-3737
El Paw Veterinarian Clinic
33 South Pickett
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-3707 		Hayfield Animal Hospital
7724 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 971-2127 		Herndon-Reston Animal Hospital
500 Elden Street
Herndon, VA 22070
(703) 437-5655
Little River Vet Clinic, Inc.
4000 Burke Station Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 273-5110 		Marymount Animal Hospital
24 Randolph Rd
Colesville, MD 20904
(301) 384-1223 		Mobil Veterinary Service
Housecalls for dogs and cats
Dr. Steven Cohen
(703) 425-5015
Montrose Animal Health Center
3883 Pickett Rd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 425-5020 		Northside Veterinary Clinic
4003 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 525-7115
Boarding by Reservation 		Old Dominion Animal Hospital
6719 Lowell Ave
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 356-5582
South Paws
24-Hour clinic
6136 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 569-0300 		BOARDING:
Anchors Kennels
17810 Indian Head Hwy
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 283-2626
near Andrews & Bolling AFBs 		BOARDING:
Montrose Pet Hotel
3879 Pickett Rd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 425-5000
REFERRALS:
Veterinary Referral Associates
10521 Difief Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 340-3224
referral service from personal vet 		REFERRALS:
Vet Help
Virginia
(703) 591-3304
24-hour answering service 		 

Pet Registration & Licenses

Although local laws vary, all nearby areas require dog owners to obtain a license.
  • VIRGINIA
    Alexandria: (703) 838-4775
    Arlington County: (703) 228-3081
    Fairfax County, Office of Finance: (703) 222-8234
    Falls Church City: (703) 248-5130
    Prince William County: (703) 792-6710
    • Spotsylvania County: (540) 373-3122 Stafford County: (540) 658-7387
  • MARYLAND
    Montgomery County: (301) 217-6999
  • DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: (202) 576-6665

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Visitor Information

Office of Tourism and Promotion: Visitor Information
1212 New York Ave, NW Ste 200 (Metro Center Metro Stop)
(202) 347-2873, http://www.washington.org
If they can't answer your question, they will point you in the right direction. The web site is filled with information on where to stay, shop eat and visit. 		Washington Convention and Visitors Association
1455 Pennsylvania Ave, NW (Metro Center Metro Stop)
(202) 789-7000
Sightseeing brochures, maps, and general information provided free of charge.