Rader Clinic hours July 7
Fort Myer’s Andrew Rader US Army Health Clinic will operate with some reductions in services from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 7.

Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Lab, Pharmacy and Radiology will all be open under the reduced hours; all other clinics will be closed.

This is a reduced duty day after the Friday, July 4 federal.

For more information, call (703) 696-3447.

Semper Fit!
Free fitness classes for DoD ID card holders are ongoing each morning in Henderson Hall’s Smith Gym.

Also ‘‘Walk to Fitness” has begun, but register anytime and start any time. Enjoy free pedometer, giveaways, plus friendly walks with colleagues.

Next, July 19 see the ‘‘July Justice” amateur boxing event. Tickets are $7 at Semper Fit, Smith Gym and the tour and travel office. Children under 10 are free.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and event begins at 6 p.m. at Smith Gym, Henderson Hall.

For more information and to sign up for these events, call (703) 697-2706.

Thrift Shop has open position
The Fort Myer Thrift Shop staff is looking for a boutique coordinator and cashier. This position is about 20 hours a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

For more information, call (703) 527-0664 or talk to the thrift shop manager or chairperson in Bldgs. 224⁄225.

Memorial Chapel Bible school
You are invited to attend Vacation Bible School at Fort Myer’s Memorial Chapel from July 14-18. This years’ theme is ‘‘Chosen Champions for Jesus.”

Refreshments will be served each night at 6 p.m. and classes for all ages (infant to adult) will follow from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information, call Pam Douglas at (540) 842-1013.

SHAPE Officers Association
If you’re an active duty or retired officer or civilian equivalent and served at SHAPE, its subordinate commands or NATO, you are invited to join the SHAPE Officers Association (SOA).

The U.S. Chapter of SOA holds frequent luncheons and hosts guest speakers in the D.C. area as well as golf outings and an annual formal dinner.

Current members include former SACEURs, SHAPE CoS, and many others, some of whom served when SHAPE was located in Paris.

If interested please contact Jack Haas at (703) 699-0746 and john.haas.ctr@jsf.mil or John Craig at (202) 863-2306 and craigj@ndu.edu.

Senior Leader Development
On July 8, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Pentagon Conference Center, Room B6, the Joint Leader Development Office of the Civilian Personnel Management Service will hold an informational briefing on the Department’s new Defense Senior Leader Development Program (DSLDP).

The program is intended to develop a cadre of world-class senior civilian leaders with the enterprise-wide perspective and the critical skills needed to excel in the 21st century joint, interagency and multi-national environment.

This is an opportunity for senior leaders who are considering nominating individuals — and those who might be nominated — to get more specific information about the program while the window for applications is open.

There will be a question and answer period. The program is open to NSPS payband 3 or GS-14⁄15 and equivalent eligibles.

ACS investment seminar
ACS financial readiness is hosting a Financial Presentation by Securities and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins.

He is going to speak to Fort Myer and MDW Soldiers, families and civilian employees about the financial readiness of our military and the stock market, investments, current mortgage crisis and the economic outlook with regards to our financial futures on July 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fort Myer Community Center.

For further information please contact ACS financial readiness at (703) 696-0163⁄3510.

Green to Gold briefing
If you’re a quality enlisted Soldier with officer potential and have served at least two years on active duty, then you are allowed to voluntarily participate and enroll in Army ROTC through Green to Gold program.

The Georgetown University scholarship and enrollment officer, Capt. Zˆey Jackson, presents Green to Gold briefs every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m at the Fort Myer Education Center.

For more information contact Jackson at zaj@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-7008, or Shelley Caywood at (703) 696-1579.

Daddy boot camp
Army Community Services Family Advocacy Office is offering a free class for first-time dads to help prepare for fatherhood. This three-session class will be held on July 10, 17 and 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fort Myer Community Center (Bldg. 405).

Session 1 will focus on becoming a dad; session 2 will address caring for baby and hands on training; and session 3 will discuss caring for mom, wrap-up and graduation.

Upon completion of the course, each participant will receive the book: ‘‘Be Prepared — A Practical Handbook for New Dads.”

For more information and to register (deadline is July 8) for this class please call (703) 696-3512.

14th Cavalry reunion
The 14th Cavalry Reunion is being held Oct. 2-4 for all active and retired cavalry troopers at the Springfield, Va., Comfort Inn.

Reserve your spot by calling (703) 922-9000. The registration form and program details are available at opcen@14cav.org. Reduced advance registration is $45 per person.

Col. H.R. McMaster has been invited to keynote banquet. There will be great camaraderie, a hospitality room, memorabilia from the supply room, plus time to visit wounded Soldiers at Walter Reed, pay respects to the fallen at Arlington, and see unit and World War II monuments in our nation’s capital.

For more information, contact Max Whipps, Secretary, 14th Cavalry Assn., P.O. Box 8034, Lacey, Wash., 98509-8034 or opcen@14cav.org or Frank Varljen at (770) 516-0451.

FAST raises GT score
Interested in raising your GT score to change your MOS or attend an NCO Education System course? If so, FAST (Functional Academic Skills Training) is the way to go. Instruction is based on an individual’s deficient subject areas reflected by TABE score results.

For more information, call Karen Powell at (703) 696-1541 or stop by the Education Center, Building 219, Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

17th Signal Battalion Reunion
The 17th Signal Battalion Association is planning a reunion from September 18 to September 21 at the Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, Killeen, Texas. The Reunion will emphasize a military theme, a memorial service and will include a golf outing.

For additional information contact Arlo Janssen by mail at 9919 Longford Ct., Vienna, Va., 22181, by phone at (703) 281-3170 or by email at adjanssen@aol.com.

Buses to Walter Reed
Metro Bus transportation is available from the Takoma Park Metro Station to Walter Reed Army Medical Center Monday through Friday.

To ride, get a bus transfer before leaving the station and take the K-1 or K-2 bus during rush hour. During non-rush hours, take the 52 or 54 bus. Bus fares require exact change.

There is also a shuttle bus that runs from Fort Belvoir to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. This bus is available to personnel who hold a Department of Defense ID card.

The bus departs from DeWitt Army Medical Center at 8:15 a.m., departs Fort Myer’s Rader Clinic at 9 a.m. and arrives at Walter Reed at 10 a.m. The next departure from DeWitt is 11:55 a.m. Fort Myer at 12:15 p.m., arriving at Walter Reed at 1:15 p.m.

Additional information about the Metro Bus can be obtained at www.metroopensdoors.com. Get shuttle information by calling (301) 295-7562⁄7563.

Atlantic City, here we come!
Sign up with Marine Corps Community Services tours for day trips and more. The one-day trip is July 19 to Atlantic City. It departs from Henderson Hall at 8 a.m. (at 7:15 a.m. from Quantico) and returns to Henderson Hall at 10 p.m. Cost is $55. Reserve your trip up to a day in advance of departure.

Call (703) 697-2708 for more information and to register.

CIF closed July 21-29
The Fort Myer Military Community Clothing Issue Facility in Fort Myer’s Building 313, will be closed July 21 through 29 to meet mission requirements.

For more information, call Johnny Bailey at (703) 696-3344.

Parenting teenagers
Teenagers today face many pressures, dilemmas and stressors. Parenting our teens can be very challenging in today’s times. Drugs, sexuality, responsibilities, competitive educational requirements are just a few of the factors in our teens lives.

Army Community Service’s Family Advocacy Program is offering a free class for parents of teenagers utilizing Dr. Michael Popkin’s Active Parenting of Teens curriculum.

The program has 6 sessions, each with reading materials, video presentations, exercises and discussion. Each participant will receive a parent handbook. The classes will be held July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, and 12.

Each class is from 4 to 6 p.m. in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 201. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling Karen St. Pierre at (703) 696-3512.

Parenting with cooperation
This free class is offered by Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program.

The class provides participants an opportunity to review their commitment in ensuring a ‘‘child-focused” environment to raise their children.

The session focuses on communication and negotiation skills, and highlights the importance of maintaining a positive parental relationship

The class will be held at the Army Community Service Classroom, Bldg 201, Fort Myer on July 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling Karen St. Pierre at (703) 696-3512.