Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall at a glance
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall supports military organizations, infrastructure and community activities in the National Capital Region. The combined installation includes Fort Myer and Marine Corps Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, as well as Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. Its public mission includes support for partners, special events and Military District of Washington contingency requirements across these distinct locations.
Fort Myer hosted the Wright brothers' military flight demonstrations in 1908. Fort McNair has a separate military education history, including the Army War College and later National Defense University. Shared joint base administration brings together Arlington facilities and a District campus near the meeting of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers, with distinct missions.
Also searched as: JBM-HH, Fort Myer, Henderson Hall, Fort McNair.
Sources: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview
Mission and major activities
- Provides installation support for National Capital Region mission partners.
- Supports special events and Military District of Washington requirements.
Sources: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview
History and identity
Fort Myer developed from a Civil War post and later served Signal Corps and cavalry missions. Military flight demonstrations took place there in 1908; Fort McNair followed its own military education lineage.
Sources: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview
Location and community
Fort Myer and Henderson Hall are in Arlington; Fort McNair is a separate Washington, D.C., location.
Sources: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview
Before you arrive
Confirm the named component, especially Fort McNair; the joint base entry includes a campus outside Arlington.
Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.
- Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
- Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
- Before choosing a home, compare the commute, lease terms, school needs and your household budget. Ask the housing office about the options that apply to your situation.
- Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
- Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.
Official PCS planning resources Housing allowance information
Sources: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview
Resources for service members and families
Start with the official resources for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.
Housing and family support
Find housing, relocation assistance, childcare and school liaison contacts for the correct installation or support community.
Find official contactsSpouse employment
Review federal spouse hiring guidance and ask the local family support office about employment resources.
Review spouse hiring guidanceHealth care and benefits
Locate VA facilities near the community where you plan to live after service. Confirm your eligibility and appointments with the provider.
Find VA locationsRelocation checklist
Prepare questions about paperwork, household goods and family needs with official moving resources.
Plan the moveFrom this mission to your next career
The mission at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.
Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.
Translate your experience
Turn your MOS, AFSC or rating into civilian job titles and resume language. Adjust the result to reflect your actual work.
Use the MOS translatorPrepare your resume
Build a clear resume around skills, outcomes, credentials and the roles you want next.
Open Resume StudioPlan your transition
Organize your separation timeline and discuss official requirements with your transition counselor.
Open the separation plannerFind federal opportunities
Search current announcements and read the location, hiring path and qualifications in each posting.
Search USAJOBSFrequently asked questions
Where is Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall?
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is listed in this guide at Arlington, Virginia, United States. The map point is approximate. For arrival and reporting information, use official resources and your orders.
What is Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall known for?
Provides installation support for National Capital Region mission partners. Supports special events and Military District of Washington requirements.
What should I confirm before arriving?
Confirm the named component, especially Fort McNair; the joint base entry includes a campus outside Arlington.
How can I prepare for a civilian career from here?
Start with your own military occupation and experience. Use the MOS translator, resume builder and separation planner, and discuss your timeline with the official transition counselor. LockLeed helps candidates pursue direct-hire civilian roles at no cost to the candidate.
Sources and editorial notes
Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.
- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overviewSupports: overview, mission, local context, planning note, history
Shared planning and career resources
- MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Official installation profiles and program contacts
- Military OneSource PCS planning · Moving checklists and relocation resources
- Military OneSource overseas move planning · Overseas moving and family logistics
- USAJOBS · Official federal job announcements
- USAJOBS military spouse hiring guidance · Federal spouse hiring path information
- Transition Assistance Program · Official transition planning resources
- VA facility locator · Find VA health care and benefit offices
- Basic Allowance for Housing · Official housing allowance information
Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.