LOCATION
Henderson Hall is located on Southgate Road in Arlington, Virginia on the southern border of Arlington National Cemetery, north of the Navy Annex, west of the Pentagon and right next door to Fort Myer. Just minutes from the White House, Capital building, Pentagon, Smithsonian Museums and all the monuments throughout Washington, DC.
HISTORY
With the expansion of the Marine Corps in World War II, and the move of Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps to the Navy Annex Building on November 10, 1941, the organization of a Headquarters and Service Company was effected on March 1, 1942 to support the personnel of Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. Subsequent revisions and unit redesignations occurred with the designation of Headquarters Battalion on April 1, 1943. A second Headquarters Battalion of Women Marine Reserves was organized in September 1943 to provide barracks for a portion of the 2,658 women assigned. During August 1946 a substantial number of Women Marines were released from active duty making Henderson Hall barracks available for the billeting of Male Marines. The lands associated with Henderson Hall were acquired through deeds and other actions between 1943 and 1952. The Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia executed a Deed of Cession of Political Jurisdiction to the United States of America on February 15, 1954.
MISSION
The mission of Henderson Hall is to provide support to Marines and government agencies throughout the National Capital Region. Agencies supported are the White House, Senate, Congress, Pentagon, Headquarters Marine Corps, Defense Intelligence Agency, and Military Attaches throughout the world.
POPULATION SERVED:
Marines: 4,000
Civilians: 1,200
Family Members: 2,800
SPONSORSHIP
If you desire a sponsor to assist you with your move to Henderson Hall, or require personalized assistance prior to check-in, please call the Consolidated Administration (ConAd) Office during regular working hours (0730-1630) at (703) 614-7171, or DSN 224-7171 or the Relocation Office at (703) 614-7202 or DSN 614-7202.
All personnel checking into HQBN or Henderson Hall must be in the Service "A" uniform. Report to the Battalion ConAd in Building 29, room 205 during normal duty hours. After working hours, report to the Duty NCO in Building 25, telephone (703) 614-6247
TEMPORARY QUARTERS
There are no temporary quarters aboard Henderson Hall. There are numerous temporary lodging facilities throughout the National Capital Region. It is highly recommended that inbound personnel make reservations well in advance especially during peak PCS season. (May-Aug)
Navy Lodge
(202) 563-6950
Bolling AFB Lodging
(202) 404-7050
Fort Myer
(703) 696-3576
Ft Belvior
(703) 805-2333
Andrews AFB
(301) 981-4624
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
A Welcome Aboard Orientation is held every second Tuesday of each month in building 29, room 105, from 0800-1100. Following the Welcome Aboard, there is a FREE tour of the Washington, DC area. Metro cards provided by the Relocation Office.
Relocation Office number is (703) 614-7202 or DSN 224-7202.
We have a Set Aside program to assist Marines find affordable housing. There is no one month security deposit, no application fee, or no credit check. In return, the military member agrees to have rent deducted directly from pay through an allotment. This program is designed to help defray the very high housing costs in the MD/DC/VA area.
CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Child Care is not available on Henderson Hall. For child care information, please call (703) 614 7332 for a list of certified Marine Corps approved childcare providers.
Marines with pets will be somewhat limited in the rental market, since many apartment owners do not allow pets, or only allow cats. Affordable rentals can be found in the outlaying areas, but the commute time to Henderson Hall increases the farther out you go. The amount of rent varies dramatically based on area and commute time from Washington, DC.