Moving to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
JBM-HH combines Fort Myer and Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, with Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., supporting ceremonial units like The Old Guard and the U.S. Army Band beside Arlington National Cemetery. Very little housing is on the installation, so most families live off base in the D.C. metro and trade commute time against cost.
| Branch | Joint (Army/Marine Corps) |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Arlington, VA |
| Airports | Reagan Washington National (DCA), a few miles away |
| Climate | Humid summers, cold winters with occasional snow |
| Cost of living | Among the highest in the country; Arlington homes average around $800,000 |
| On-base housing | Small stock of historic on-post units (about 88), mostly for senior officers; managed through the JBM-HH Housing Office |
| Medical care | Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic |
| Family support center | Army Community Service (Relocation Readiness) |
Where families live
Arlington (Clarendon, Pentagon City, Ballston)
Walkable, Metro-served and urban, but expensive.
Alexandria
Historic Old Town charm with Blue Line Metro access.
Inner Fairfax County (Falls Church, Annandale)
More space and highly ranked schools than in Arlington.
Outer Fairfax (Burke, Springfield)
Most space for the money in Fairfax, with commuter rail and Metro options.
Woodbridge / Manassas
Most affordable option but a punishing rush-hour drive.
Bethesda / Silver Spring, MD
Suits families tied to Walter Reed or Fort McNair assignments.
Schools
There are no on-post or DoDEA schools; children attend the public schools for their home address in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William or Maryland counties. Boundaries differ by address, so contact the School Liaison Office as soon as orders arrive.
- Arlington Public Schools — Highly rated urban district close to the post.
- Fairfax County Public Schools — Large, high-performing district including Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
- Alexandria City Public Schools — Smaller city district near Old Town.
JBM-HH School Liaison Office, listed under the garrison site's School and Support Services pages
Things to do near Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
- Arlington National CemeterymuseumAdjacent national cemetery with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and daily ceremonies.
- Twilight TattoofamilyMilitary pageantry events held at Fort Myer during the season.
- Smithsonian museums and the National MallmuseumFree museums and monuments a short Metro ride away.
- Old Guard MuseummuseumMuseum on Fort Myer covering the regiment's history.
- Old Town AlexandriafoodWaterfront dining and historic streets.
- Mount Vernon TrailoutdoorsPaved riverside trail for biking and running.
- Shenandoah National Parkday-tripMountain scenery about 1.5 hours west.
- Annapolisday-tripHistoric harbor town under an hour away.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- JBM-HH Housing Office Rental Partnership ProgramConnects families with vetted off-post landlords before signing a lease.
PCS tips for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
- Almost everyone lives off post, so budget for D.C.-area prices and drive your commute at actual rush hour before signing.
- The Pentagon Metro station is near Fort Myer and Henderson Hall, and Navy Yard serves Fort McNair, so Metro can beat traffic.
- Visitors must use Hatfield Gate with a REAL ID or approved photo ID; pre-registering online speeds entry.
- Contact Relocation Readiness at ACS before choosing a neighborhood and update DEERS as soon as you arrive.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.