Our Military

Located in Maryland, midway between the cities of Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington D.C., Fort George G. Meade has the fourth largest workforce of any Army Post in the United States. Built in Anne Arundel County, the Fort is Maryland's largest employer. Fort Meade personnel totaled 42,133 for fiscal year 2010. Of that number, 44 percent were government employees, 26 percent were military and 30 percent were contractors.

Fort Meade is virtually a city in itself — 5,067 acres and more than 1,500 buildings, including an exchange mall, bank, credit union, post office, chapels and many other facilities.

Fort Meade's primary mission is to provide a wide range of services to 95 partner organizations from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard as well as several federal agencies including the National Security Agency, the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, the Defense Information School, the Defense Courier Service, the U.S. Army Field Band and the U.S. Cyber Command.

HISTORY
Fort George G. Meade
In response to the gathering dark forces in Europe, Congress authorized the Fort in May 1917 because of a nearby railroad, a Baltimore port and Washington, D.C., and to train draftees for war. The land sold for $37 an acre, and the construction ran upward of $18 million. The post was originally named Camp Meade for Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade, whose victory at the Battle of Gettysburg helped turn the tide of the Civil War in favor of the North.

World War I
During World War I, more than 400,000 soldiers passed through the camp, a training site for three infantry divisions, three training battalions and one depot brigade. During that time General Meade's nephew, Major Peter F. Meade, stocked more than 22,000 horses and mules for the remount station. In 1928, Army officials changed the name to Fort Leonard Wood, but Pennsylvania congressmen threatened to hold up appropriations until the Army agreed on March 5, 1929, to rename the permanent installation Fort George G. Meade.

Tank Corps Joe
In 1923, famed tank riding dog Old Joe befriended the soldiers who manned the 66th Infantry's light tanks. Joe became their official pet and the Army's only tank-riding dog by order of the commanding officer. Joe died in 1937 in the post hospital, and a procession of the 66th's tanks and military trucks escorted Joe to a grave near one of the tank parks.

World War II
Between 1942 and 1946, more than 200 units and 3.5 million men trained at Fort Meade. By March 1945, wartime peak military personnel numbered about 70,000 and the camp expanded services. The Cooks and Bakers School, for example, baked bread for the entire post (20,000 people including families of married men).

In 1942, the Third Service Command opened the Special Services Unit Training Center, which trained soldiers in all phases of the entertainment field. Actors, writers and musicians, including swing-band leader Glenn Miller, passed through.

Quite a number of German and Italian prisoners of war also held on location. In September 1943, the first shipment of 1,632 Italian and 58 German prisoners arrived. Some of them, including highly decorated German submarine commander Werner Henke, died and were buried at Fort Meade. Throughout the war, more than 150,000 women served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) — the first, other than nurses, to serve in the Army.

The Cold War
After World War II, Fort Meade reverted to routine peacetime activities until June 15, 1947, when the Second U.S. Army Headquarters transferred from Baltimore the command over Army units throughout a seven-state area. Almost 19 years later, the Second U.S. Army merged with the First U.S. Army at the Fort to administer activities of Army installations in a 15-state area.

The Modern Era
In August 1990, Fort Meade began processing Army Reserve and National Guard units from several states for Operation Desert Shield. The post also sent two of its own active duty units — the 85th Medical Battalion and the 519th Military Police Battalion — to Saudi Arabia. In all, 2,700 personnel from 42 units deployed from the Fort during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

INSTALLATION SUPPORT DIRECTORATES
Emergency Services
6619 Mapes Road
Fire or emergency (24 hours) 911
Non-emergency (24 hours)
(301) 677-6622/6623
Police operations (301) 677-6096/6452
Fire Prevention (301) 677-3616/3417/6670
Physical Security (301) 677-6801/6768
Location 4217 Roberts Ave.
Animal Control (301) 677-6622
The Directorate of Emergency Services supports the Fort George G. Meade community by providing quality police, physical security, access control, fire and emergency services as a part of a force protection effort to maintain a safe and secure environment on a large federal installation.

Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation
http://www.ftmeademwr.com
This comprehensive network of support and leisure services is designed to enhance the lives of service members, their families, civilian employees and military retirees from all branches of military service. From sports programs to child care to special events, FMWR contributes to the military's strength and readiness by offering services that reduce stress, build skills and self-confidence, and foster strong spirit-de-corps.

Human Resources
2234 Huber Road (301) 677-3342
or (301) 677-5406
mpd.help@conus.army.mil
The Directorate of Human Resources provides world-class Human Resources services to the Soldiers, retirees and their families from Fort Meade, "A Community of Excellence." Services include: Military Personnel Division, Army Career and Alumni Program, Army Substance Abuse Program and Administrative Services Division.

Logistics
77 Rock Ave.
Director (301) 677-9146
Food Services (301) 677-6838
Maintenance (301) 677-9359
Supply and Services (301) 677-9892
Transportation (301) 677-6832
The Directorate of Logistics directs and coordinates certain garrison logistics functions including provision of supplies and services, maintenance and management of material and equipment, movement of material and personnel, logistical support planning and logistical readiness. The DOL also provides logistics guidance to supported activities.

The transportation section provides all transportation needs for the installation, including maintaining a fleet of vehicles, providing tickets for official travel and coordinating the personal property shipments.

Mission and Installation
Contracting Command - Fort Meade
4550 Parade Field Lane
Customer Service (301) 677-5102
Office Chief (301) 677-5178
Deputy of Small Business (301) 677-5148
Provides information to vendors on how to do business with the government, or Fort Meade, for contractual requirements funded with congressionally appropriated funds.

Plans, Analysis and Integration Office
Building 4216 Roberts Ave., Suite 5020
Director (301) 677-3664
Strategic Planning (301) 677-3502
Management Analysis (301) 677-1128
The Plans, Analysis and Integration Office is the garrison commander's advisor and focal point for strategy execution, situational awareness and operational and management performance for the installation.

The office oversees and integrates action plans across the garrison enterprise into one dynamic, robust strategic action plan while integrating sustainability throughout the installation.

PAIO provides oversight in areas such as the Installation Planning Board, the Strategic Management System, Installation Status Report, Customer Management Services, Army Communities of Excellence and Army Stationing. These programs promote strategic execution, operational awareness and continuous process improvement.

Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security
4551 Llewellyn Ave. (301) 677-6105
DPTMS exercises staff supervision over all matters pertaining to contingency planning and operations for Fort Meade including:
Antiterrorism/force protection
Ceremonies and special events
Military support requests and taskings
Service school requirements
TASC support
Mobilization/demobilization
Personnel, information and industrial security
Fort Meade Museum

Public Works
2212 Chisholm Road (301) 677-9141
The Fort Meade Directorate of Public Works provides effective and efficient facilities management, supports mission readiness and execution, enables the well-being of service members, civilians and family members, and preserves the environment. Divisions include: business operations and integration, master planning, engineering, environmental, operations and maintenance, and housing.

Resource Management Office
219 Chisholm Ave. (301) 677-2060
The Resource Management Office functions as the installation commander's primary resource management advisor and principal staff officer for appropriated fund resource management and financial matters. Daily activities are divided into two basic categories: Budget and Accounting, and Manpower and Agreements. The RMO also serves as the liaison to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for civilian employee pay matters.

INSTALLATION SUPPORT OFFICES
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
4432 Llewellyn Ave. (301) 677-6526
Fort Meade's Civilian Personnel Advisory Center services more than 2,500 Department of Army civilian appropriated and non-appropriated fund positions in 12 unique commands. CPAC also operates a self-service One Stop Employment Information Center and offers employment opportunities for state and local organizations through a cooperative service with the State of Maryland, Department of Labor and Maryland's Employment Center.

Demps Visitor Control Center
(301) 677-1064/1065
All visitors should report to the gate at the corner of Reece Road and MD Route 175 in Odenton. All other gates are for DoD identification card holders. DoD decals area no longer mandatory for entrance to Army installations. Individuals with military identification cards, civilian DoD CAC, COPS badges and vehicle passes may use any open gate for access.

Gate 1 (Mapes Road and Route 32): 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.
Gate 2 (Mapes Road and Maryland Route 175): Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays, closed.
Gate 3 (Rockenbach Road): 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week.
Gate 6 (Llewellyn Avenue and Maryland Route 175): Monday through Friday, 6 to 8 a.m. for all incoming traffic; Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m. for all outbound traffic.
Gate 7 (Reece Road and Maryland Route 175): Demps Visitor Control Center, Visitor inspection station: Take the first right after entering the gate and follow perimeter road through the VCC parking lot; 24-hour access.

The following installation access control support is provided to the Fort Meade community by the Visitor Control Center:
Issuance of temporary vehicle passes
Registration of personally owned firearms
Issuance of contractor, FMWR member, personal services and volunteer badges
Issuance of special badges and passes for organization van pool personnel
Issuance of COPS badges for authorized Meade High School students (call for requirements)
Issuance of COPS badges for Picerne Housing residents and guests
Requests for events held on the installation
Fingerprinting access
Access control background checks for contractors and personal services requests

Equal Employment Opportunity
4432 Llewellyn Ave. (301) 677-6298
Special Emphasis Programs include: Asian/Pacific American Employment Program, Black Employment Program, Federal Women's Program, Hispanic Heritage Program, Minority College Relations Program, Native American/Alaskan Native Employment Program and Programs for Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity
Building 4432 (301) 677-6687
Provides installation ethnic observances as an extension of the military's training and education program for EO Recognize and assess indicators of institutional and individual discrimination. Recognize sexual harassment in both overt and subtle forms. Process and monitor complaints. Conduct follow-up assessment 30 days after informing commander in accordance with AR 600-20. Conduct training as required including sexual harassment, discrimination, and planning of ethnic observances.

Federal Executive Board - Baltimore
http://baltimorefeb.us
Federal Executive Boards (FEBs) provide close coordination among federal agencies outside Washington, D.C. As regional hubs for all government activity, their work relates to three general lines of business:
Emergency Preparedness, Security and Employee Safety
Human Capital Readiness
Foundational Function: Intergovernmental and Community Activities

Headquarters Command Battalion
4216 C Roberts Ave.
(301) 677-7967/7966/6667
Commander (301) 677-6667
Command Sergeant Major (301) 677-6816
Executive Officer (301) 677-2464
S1 (301) 677-6968/2003
S2/S3 (301) 677-7160/5688
S4 (301) 677-4289/5531

Headquarters and Headquarters Company
Commander (301) 677-7967
First Sergeant (301) 677-7966
Orderly Room (301) 677-2288
241st Military Police Detachment
Commander (301) 677-7897
First Sergeant (301) 677-4835
Provides base operations support to Fort George G. Meade; on order, responds to contingency missions. The unique and diverse missions of Headquarters Command Battalion make it one of the premier, multifaceted battalions in the United States Army. Its personnel staff, Headquarters Command Battalion and the Installation Headquarters provide a broad spectrum of administrative and logistical support to the Fort Meade Community. The battalion ensures Soldier readiness and provides quality support services, law enforcement, military working dog teams, force protection and base support operations to more than 12,000 service members, 35,000 civilians, and 60,000 family members and retirees of the Fort Meade community.

Inspector General
219 Chisholm Avenue, Rooms 218-223
(301) 677-7393/2803
Conduct Inspections/Command Climate surveys/Sensing Sessions as directed by the Installation/Garrison Commander.

Installation Safety
4216 Roberts Ave. (301) 677-2396
This office manages the 21 applicable Army Safety Programs; receives information on and/or identifies hazards and recommends courses of action that assure mission accomplishment and maintain readiness; protects the Fort Meade community by integrating consolidated risk management into all aspects of missions, leader development and everyday activities to ensure Fort Meade is a safe place for people to work and live; and partners with Army, Joint and Interagency tenants to magnify, streamline and consolidate safety support.

Military Personnel Division
2234 Huber Road
mpd.help@conus.army.mil
Military Personnel Division    (301) 677-4209
ID Card Section    (301) 677-3342/9586
In-out Processing (301) 677-9377/9589
Personnel Strength Management Branch
(301) 677-3171
Passports (301) 677-2558
Personnel Operations Branch (301) 677-2966
Casualty and Mortuary Affairs
(301) 677-2206
after hours (301) 677-6622/6623
Awards and Decorations (301) 677-7036/2966
Personnel Services Branch (301) 677-4732
Retirement and Transition Services (301) 677-9603/9600/2682
Personnel Automation (301) 677-2674

The Military Personnel Division manages personnel information and provides world-class human resources services for more than 5,800 Active Duty, Active Guard/Reserve Soldiers and their families in a 25-state area and overseas. The MPD is responsible for a five-state Casualty Assistance Center and provides services to potentially more than 29,000 plus retirees and family members.

Public Affairs
4409 Llewellyn Ave. (301) 677-2300
Handles all media inquiries and community relations issue for Fort Meade and produces media advisories and press releases.

Religious Support
4419 Llewellyn Ave. (301) 677-6703/7842
This office provides religious services, pastoral counseling, religious education, Bible studies, youth groups, choirs and retreats. Services are regularly conducted for the major faith groups — Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and Muslim. Non-denominational services and activities are also held at various locations around post.

Residential Communities Initiative Liaison
Housing Services/RCI main number
(301) 677-7748
Off-Post Housing Referral
(301) 677-7748/4790/4793
RCI Resident Questions or Concerns
(301) 677-7748/4759
Bachelor Housing (Freedom Center)
(301) 677-2174
rciorg@conus.army.mil
This office is Fort Meade's vehicle for improving the quality of life for military members and their families by providing safe, attractive and affordable housing. Fort Meade Family Housing is privatized through the Army's RCI office. Picerne Military Housing is responsible for all of the day-to-day operations.

Staff Judge Advocate
4217 Roberts Ave. (301) 677-9536/9504
Claims (301) 677-9960
Criminal Law (301) 677-9695
Procurement (301) 677-9174
Trial Defense (301) 677-9218
Services include: Claims Division, Legal Assistance Division, Trial Defense Division, Magistrate Court, Criminal Law Division, and Procurement and Administrative Law Branch.

ARRIVAL
Whatever your interests — crafts, sports, movies and more — Fort Meade has them all. But first you'll want to in-process, fill out the necessary paperwork, find a place to stay then settle in.

GETTING TO FORT MEADE
From Washington, D.C.
Go to MD-295 N toward Baltimore to U.S. 175 East. Follow 175 East to the Reece Road intersection. Turn right at the traffic light onto Reece Road to the Main Gate.

From Baltimore
Go to MD-295 S toward Washington, D.C., to U.S. 175 East. Follow 175 East to the Reece Road intersection. Turn right at the traffic light onto Reece Road to the Main Gate.

Visitor Control Center
Reese Road at Route 175 Gate
(301) 677-1064/1065
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed until 1 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month Fort Meade is a closed post. All visitors must go to the Visitor Control Center at the Reece Road gate for access information.

INCOMING REPORTING PROCEDURES
Start Right
The Fort Meade Start Right Program is a two-day process which all newly assigned service members transitioning to Fort Meade must undergo. Day 1 is a service day. Army Day, for example, occurs Tuesdays when Soldiers receive dental screening and in-process the Military Personnel Office (MILPO), Finance and other Army-related programs. Army Day begins at 8:30 a.m. in Building 2234 on Huber Avenue.

Joint Service
Wednesdays are Joint Service days for all service members and their families. The morning session begins at 7:45 a.m. in Building 2481 on Ernie Pyle Road. During this session, service members receive a welcome from the Installation Commander, briefings on Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, TRICARE and United Concordia.

During a working lunch, service members and their families who are TRICARE Prime to Kimbrough receive a special briefing in healthy lifestyles and authorization to receive free over-the-counter medications. The afternoon session consists of briefings on programs such as Child Development Services; Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Army Community Services; and the Residential Community Initiative Program. Child care is available, but you must register beforehand. Contact Outreach Services at (301) 677-1149/1156.

In-processing
Thursday, 1 p.m.
Building 2234, Huber Avenue (301) 677-7176
Soldiers unable to attend must make an appointment.

Billeting
Abrams Hall (301) 677-5660
Army Lodging (410) 674-7700

Vehicle Registration
All privately owned vehicles must be registered for military personnel and civilian employees assigned, employed or residing on Fort Meade (this includes contractors and military retirees).

Weapons
All privately owned weapons must be registered for military personnel and family members on Fort Meade. Soldiers grade E4 and below must maintain their weapon(s) in their respective unit arms room. Soldiers grade E5 and above may maintain privately owned weapons in their quarters in accordance with FGGM Reg. 190-5.

Baggage and Household Goods
Building 2234 at the intersection of Huber and Pepper roads
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Inbound Shipments (800) 762-7186
Outbound Shipments (301) 677-9639
Contact the office as soon as you arrive to complete all arrangements. Be prepared to provide a delivery address and telephone number (during and after duty hours). You can also track your shipment on the website. If all else fails, the Personal Property Office can:

Assist with any questions
Issue pagers to anyone whose shipment has not arrived (May through September only)
Fort Meade's Staff Judge Advocate office can help you with claims on a government-sponsored shipment.

Uniform Regulations
Since Fort Meade is accessible to the general public and residents of the local surrounding communities, proper military bearing and appearance is important. All military personnel assigned to any unit, organization, agency or activity — including partner units — are expected to comply with appropriate uniform regulations and directives.

Military personnel will use common sense in selecting either the Army green or short sleeved uniforms for wear according to the weather. Commanders will determine the uniform for ceremonies, formations and particular job functions. The Battle Dress Uniform and food service uniforms are authorized for wear in off-post fast-food establishments, quick-stop shopping stores and other retail outlets immediately adjacent to the Fort between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. Personnel must present the proper standards of cleanliness, neatness and military appearance when wearing these uniforms in such establishments.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation Readiness Program
830 Chisholm Drive (301) 677-5590
The RAP assists military-affiliated personnel and their families to ensure a smooth transition from one location to another.

TEMPORARY HOUSING
Lodging
2793 Hawkins Drive
Ft. Meade, MD 20755 (410) 674-7700
DSN 622-5884 or 622-6529
24 hours a day, seven days a week
nadine.l.stewart@conus.army.mil
regina.m.warren@conus.army.mil

Abrams Hall
Building 2793, on Hawkins Drive at Maps Road
The main check-in for family quarters consists of 54 units with private bath, two double beds, microwave and refrigerator, in-room amenities, a common-use kitchen, laundry and vending machine room on the first floor. First priority is PCS personnel.

Army Lodging
In most cases, active and retired military personnel, their families and official guests (as determined by the Installation Commander) are authorized to stay in Army Lodging for 30 days or less on official orders. Other eligible personnel are authorized for seven days or less. All categories may be extended on a space available basis. TDY personnel are confirmed for the days indicated on their orders. Statements of nonavailability will only be issued if there are no rooms available.

Single Soldiers: Non Family Section
Of the 190 rooms, 55 feature private baths with microwave and refrigerator and in-room amenities, 44 two-room suites include a kitchenette and in-room amenities. Arrange accommodations at the Army Lodging main office in Abrams Hall on Hawkins Drive. Priority goes to TDY/MTSS.

Distinguished Visitor Quarters
The seven suites for Grade 6 and above feature in-room amenities, one or two bedrooms, living room, private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Reservations are accepted and confirmed 60 to 90 days in advance of arrival for TDY and PCS personnel and seven days in advance for visitors if space is available, except for May through October.

Transient Housing
Post Billeting Office
Brett Hall, Building 4707 on Ruffner Road
(301) 677-6529/5884
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Of the 191 visiting officer/visiting enlisted units, seven distinguished visitor quarters contain one or two bedrooms, living room, private bath and kitchen or kitchenette. Forty-four of the regular units contain a bedroom, living room and private bath. All the remaining units are single rooms with shared baths except six single rooms with private bath. Permanent party officer and Senior Enlisted Personnel arriving or departing the installation in PCS status may also stay at visiting officer/visiting enlisted quarters on a reservation basis but no longer than 30 days in the absence of permanent party bachelor housing and guest housing. Bachelor and transient quarters priority is based primarily on category of personnel and date of application.

ON-POST HOUSING
Family Housing
Picerne Military Housing
Leasing and Relocation Center
2965 2nd Army Drive (410) 305-1258
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
http://www.meadepicerne.com
Fort Meade's privatized family housing community offers six neighborhoods designed with families in mind. Each neighborhood has amenities such as playgrounds, picnic areas and neighborhood centers. Meuse Forest has new and renovated homes for junior NCOs, senior NCOs and company and field-grade officers. Heritage Pack contains some historic homes and cottages originally built in the 1930s and serves junior NCOs, company-grade officers, senior-grade officers and general and flag officer residents. Normandy Bluffs is an extension of the Heritage Park neighborhood and home to the junior NCO rank band. Patriot Ridge is home to junior and senior NCOs and features colonial-style homes. Midway Common offers single-family, one-level ranchers and town homes to most rank bands. Potomac Place has new and renovated homes for junior NCOs, senior NCOs, company-grade and field-grade officer ranks. It is also home to the largest neighborhood center on post.

Bachelor Housing Office
6405 Simmons Road (301) 677-4783/2458
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 32 Bachelor Housing Officer units contain a bedroom, living room, private bath and kitchenette. Another 30 permanent party bachelor senior enlisted units contain a bedroom, living room, private bath and kitchenette. Eight centralized barracks offer 576 spaces. Apply at the Bachelor Housing Office. Priority assignments go to bachelors and personnel essential to the installation. Geographical bachelors are no longer entitled to unaccompanied facilities. The Housing Division also oversees the operations, maintenance and repair for all unaccompanied housing assigned to the Defense Information School and NSA.

B.O.S.S. Program
The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program supports the overall quality of single Soldier's lives. BOSS encourages and assists single Soldiers in identifying and planning for recreational and leisure activities, while participating in and contributing to their respective communities. All single Soldiers, single parents and unaccompanied Soldiers can participate.

HEALTH CARE
Medical
Urgent Medical Care at Kimbrough
Ambulatory Care Center
2480 Llewellyn Ave., Suite 5800
Appointments (301) 677-8606
or (866) 511-8748
After Hours (866) 379-3981
Out of State (877) 874-2273
If appointments are unavailable for an urgent problem, the center will transfer the call to the patient's primary care manager's triage nurse. The triage nurse will facilitate an urgent referral, if required, which will allow the patient to go to a specific civilian provider. If a patient obtains civilian medical care without an urgent care referral, out-of-pocket expenses could be incurred.

Military Hospitals
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) - Bethesda
8901 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20889 (301) 295-4611
(800) 526-7101
http://www.bethesda.med.navy.mil

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic
1050 W. Perimeter Road
Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
(888) 999-1212

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
9300 DeWitt Loop
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 (571) 231-3224

TRICARE
TRICARE is the health care program for active duty and retirees of the uniformed services, their families and survivors. TRICARE's primary objectives are to optimize the delivery of health care services in the military's direct care system for all Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries and attain the highest level of patient satisfaction through the delivery of a world-class health care benefit. TRICARE brings together the health care resources of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard and supplements them with networks of civilian health care professionals to provide access to high quality health care services while maintaining the capability to support military operations. Health Net is committed to preserving the integrity, flexibility and durability of the MHS by offering beneficiaries access to the finest health care services available, thereby contributing to the continued superiority of U.S. combat readiness.

TRICARE Online
http://www.tricareonline.com
TRICARE Online is a Department of Defense (DoD) Internet portal to interactive health care services and information accessible by all TRICARE beneficiaries.

SERVICES AND SUPPORT ON POST
Education
On-Post Schools
Manor View Elementary School
Kindergarten through 5th grade
http://www.aacps.org/html/schol/Elementary/Manorves.asp

Meade Heights Elementary School
Kindergarten through 5th grade
http://www.aacps.org/html/schol/Elementary/Mhes.asp

Pershing Hill Elementary School
Kindergarten through 5th grade
http://www.aacps.org/html/schol/Elementary/Perhiles.asp

West Meade Elementary School
Kindergarten through 5th grade
http://www.aacps.org/html/schol/Elementary/Westmes.asp

MacArthur Middle School
6th, 7th and 8th grades
http://www.aacps.org/html/schol/Middle/Mams.asp

Meade Middle School
6th, 7th and 8th grades
http://www.aacps.org/html/schol/Middle/Meadems.asp

Meade Senior High School
9th through 12th grade
http://www.aacps.org/html/schol/High/Mhs.asp

Army Community Service
830 Chisholm Ave. (301) 677-5590
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This program features a number of classes and services to educate military personnel in matters pertaining to personal, financial and family wellness. All military I.D. card holders and DoD civilian employees are eligible to receive ACS assistance and enroll in ACS programs.

Library
Fort Meade Post Library
4418 Llewellyn Ave. (301) 677-4509
Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The library is a source for information needs on almost any subject and in several formats: books, reference books, current and back issues of magazines and newspapers, books on cassettes and CD, children's and young adult collections, military professional reading list items, education videos, local telephone books, music CDs, foreign language materials and such test study guides as CLEP and DANTES. The wheelchair-accessible building also houses 19 computers for Internet access to online databases, as well as resume building and word processing software. The Potomac Place Community Center has a children's library.

Family Centers
Fort Meade offers three child development centers as well as the Family Child Care Provider program. Active-duty military personnel, DoD civilians and contractors, Reservists and National Guard Soldiers on active-duty status are eligible.

Child Development Center I
Building 4725, Ruffner Road (301) 677-5201
Children 6 weeks to 5 years old
Full-day:
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Hourly: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Child Development Center II
Building 3100, MacArthur Road
(301) 677-6002
Children 6 weeks to 5 years old
Full-day:
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds
Part-day: Monday through Friday (during the school year), 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Child Development Center III
910 Ernie Pyle Road (301) 677-1530
Children 6 weeks to 5 years old
Full-day:
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds
Part-day: Monday through Friday (during the school year), 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Family Child Care Program
Family Child Care Office
1900 Reece Road (301) 677-1160
The Family Child Care program provides a flexible, family-based alternative to the Child Development Centers. Installation military family members trained in child development offer daycare in their homes. Sign up through an online system at Child and Youth Service's Central Registration

Child, Youth and School Services
Middle School Program
909 Ernie Pyle St.
(301) 677-1437
Before School
Income based; minimal fees Monday through Friday, 6 to 8:30 a.m.

After School
Free, late fees after 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m.; Friday, 3 to 10 p.m.; Friday Dance Night, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday Recreation
Free for CYS card holders; $1/guest, 1 to 5 p.m., grades 1 through 5; 6 to 10 p.m., grades 6 through 12
This middle-school program provides transportation to and from both middle schools on the installation. The well-trained staff and caring youth professionals offer a safe and supervised setting with freedom for a variety of activity choices based on Boys and Girls Club and 4H clubs, projects, activities and curriculums. Diverse offerings include photography, digital arts, drama, cooking, individual and team sports, fitness and nutrition.

The Homework Center/Computer Lab has educational and recreational software, as well as structured computer and program-skill classes. The program also operates on school closure days, such as election days, teacher conferences, teacher training and other fall, winter or spring holidays at no additional charge for all enrollees. Under USDA guidelines, children can enjoy breakfast, lunch and after school snacks.

Teen Center
3102 MacArthur Road (301) 677-6054/6056
Monday through Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Friday, 2 to 10 p.m.; Saturday at 909, 9 p.m. to midnight, Special Club Midnight monthly events
The center is within walking distance from Meade High School and features several large-screen TVs, ping-pong, football, stereo, Sony PlayStation3, Xbox 360, a computer lab with music studio capabilities, a study area and driver's education classes. Music equipment includes a keyboard, electronic drum kit and electric and acoustic guitars. For teens ages 13 to 18 (grades 9 to 12), it's the place to be.

Pet-sitting and Care
5 Range Road (301) 677-4059/4061
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m.
Check in your pet any time during normal hours with a reservation. After 1 p.m., pets will be charged another half day of board. The pet-friendly facility accommodates 48 dogs and 11 cats in condo-like quarters. The grassy areas are fenced and dig-proof. All pets receive an entry-level exam. Any animals with fleas will have a bath at the owner's expense. Owners must also provide a record of vaccinations, and any signs of injury, lameness or illness will be noted. Pets with a suspicious illness or symptom need written consent from a veterinarian.

Veterinary Treatment Facility
2018 Annapolis Road (301) 677-1300
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday and the last work day of each month for inventory Sick call and vaccinations by appointment only, Monday and Wednesday.

The Fort's animal hospital provides the highest quality veterinary/medical care and preventive medicine to military families and their pets at a reasonable cost. Services are directed toward preventing, diagnosing and controlling infectious diseases. A valid military ID is required for all services. The Vet Facility is not equipped to handle emergencies, hospitalization, most surgeries, boarding or grooming, but will conduct spay and neuter surgeries on a time available basis.

SERVICES
Religion
Fort Meade provides religious services, education, pastoral counseling, Bible studies, youth groups, choirs and retreats. Regular church services cover the major beliefs: Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and Muslim. Other nondenominational services and activities are held at locations around post.

Main Post Chapel
4419 Llewellyn Ave. (301) 677-6703
8:30 a.m. - Episcopal
10:30 a.m. - Protestant
12:15 p.m. - Catholic Mass

Argonne Hills Chapel Center
7100 Rockenbach (301) 677-6035
9 a.m. - Catholic Mass
11 a.m. - Gospel service
Call for Jewish service

Cavalry Chapel
8465 Simonds St. and 6th Armored Cavalry
(301) 677-7841/7843
10:30 a.m. - Contemporary Protestant
1 p.m. - Apostolic (Pentecostal)
4 p.m. - Open Circle (Wiccan-led)
5 p.m. - Saturday Catholic Mass

SHOPPING
Commissary
Building 2786
Fort Meade, MD 20755 (301) 677-7463
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Exchange Services
Post Exchange Administrative Offices
Building 4432 (301) 677-5896
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Main Post Exchange
Shopping Center Complex adjacent to the
Post Office (410) 674-7170
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Authorized ID card holders may sign in a guest.
The Main Exchange Store offers a variety of concessions including:
Beauty shop
Barber shop
Jeweler and watch repair
Flower shop
Tailor service
Optical shop
Shoe shine
Laundry and food court

Branch Exchanges, Annexes and Activities
NSA Annex
Building 9810 (410) 674-6032, ext. 374.
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday

PXTRA
Building 2790 (301) 677-7695, ext. 4
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Trading Post Shoppette
Building 8601 (410) 672-2121
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Meade Shoppette
Building 4706 (410) 672-1183
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Gas station and video rentals

Service Activities
Car Care Center
Building 4587 (410) 672-3238/674-7672
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mall Food Activities
Building 2790
Anthony's Pizza (410) 674-3627
Dunkin Donuts (410) 674-7948
Frank's Franks (410) 674-5588

Charlie's Steak and Sub Grill
Building 2790 (410) 674-3627

Burger King
Building 2794
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Military Clothing Sales Store
Building 392 (301) 677-2592

Post Thrift Shop
Building 2206 (410) 672-3575
Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; first Saturday of month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Consignments accepted Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Consignments are accepted from active duty personnel, retirees, family members with valid I.D. cards and civilian employees assigned to Fort Meade. Items available include:
Uniforms
Clothing
Small appliances
Furniture

DINING
Club Meade
6600 Mapes Road
Reservations (301) 677-6969
Catering Office (301) 677-5358
or (410) 674-0204
This full-service dining and catering facility accommodates meetings, conferences, reunions, birthday parties, awards ceremonies, expositions and wedding receptions from intimate parties of 25 to groups as large as 400. Offerings range from casual buffet-style fare to elegant, formal dining.

Mongolian Barbecue Nights are featured once a month, and specialty dinners are held throughout the year. The club is a casual dining facility, so coat and tie attire is preferred but not required. Club Meade membership is $10 per month, and benefits include check cashing privileges and discounted prices or coupons for some lunch/brunch specials. Members also receive priority seating at some of Club Meade's special events.

Greenhouse Dining Room
Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Sunday (Champagne brunch), 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
As part of Club Meade, the all-you-can-eat-buffet lunch menu highlights themes that change daily. The restaurant also offers a soup and a salad bar as well as a variety of subs and sandwiches. The Champagne brunch buffet features more than 50 breakfast and lunch items, including a meat carving station, a made-to-order breakfast area, a soup and salad bar and a decadent dessert table.

RECREATION/LEISURE/FITNESS
Leisure Travel Services
2300 Wilson St. (301) 677-7354
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(closed for lunch from 2 to 3 p.m.); Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Open to active duty, retired and reservist personnel, DoD civilians and their family members.

Golf
The Courses Fort Meade
Building 6800
Administration (301) 677-4333
Pro Shop (301) 677-5329
Starter (301) 677-4308
Clubhouse (301) 677-5326
The 27 holes of championship play, practice facilities that include a spacious putting green and chipping area will challenge golfers of all skill levels. The clubhouse features a fully stocked pro shop, club storage and repair service, a locker room and meeting space. For before and after golf, the dining and lounge facilities offer a variety of food and beverage services in a relaxed atmosphere.

Bowling
The Lanes Fort Meade
2788 MacArthur Road (301) 677-5541
Featuring 36 lanes of bowling, a full service pro shop and a cafe, The Lanes offers a variety of traditional league bowling, open recreational bowling and lessons. Sundays are family days, featuring discounted bowling and food. If cosmic bowling is your thing, then hit the lanes on Saturday evenings with lights and music.

Burba Park
Amenities include five picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, softball fields, horseshoe pit, a cottage, a lake surrounded by a blacktop walking path and three fishing piers, and a playground with swings and other equipment.

Gaffney Fitness Center
6330 Broadfoot Road (301) 677-3716
Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The center features a cardio room, training equipment, saunas, a sun deck, an indoor pool and racquetball courts.

Camp Meade RV Park
2300 Wilson St. (888) 722-4237
or (301) 677-6196
www.ftmeademwr.com/outdoor/rvpark.php
The 50 campsites include three designed for handicap access and four camper cabins which each sleep six. Rates range from $25 to $35 daily for Active/National Guard/Reservists/Retired/DoD civilians and Environmental Protection Agency employees only. The Fort Meade RV Storage Lot at 2724 Ernie Pyle Road is open on a space-available basis to Active Duty, Reserve, Retired and DoD civilian personnel and their family members.

Arts & Crafts Center
6530 York Ave. (301) 677-7809/3217
Custom Engraving
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Custom Framing and Ceramic Shop
Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Woodshop Safety Class
Saturday, 9 a.m. (free and mandatory to use the facility)