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The National Capital Region is designated as a high-cost-of-living area. Under current Department of War guidelines, your Basic Allowance for Housing is calculated to cove 95% of your housing and utility expenses. The means that personnel should anticipate up to 5% out-of-pocket cost depending on their choice of residence.
To support financial planning and ensure a smooth PCS transition, you should verify your precise housing allowed prior to relocating. To calculate your specific rate by pay grade, dependency status, and duty station zip code, please use the Defense Travel Management Office BAH Calculator at https://www.travel.dod.mil/Allowances/Basic-Allowance-for-Housing/BAH-Rate-Lookup/. To review policy guidance, review the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) for complete regulatory guidance governing travel and housing allowances at https://www.travel.dod.mil/Policy-Regulations/Joint-Travel-Regulations/.
Child Care is not available on Henderson Hall. For childcare information, please call Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall CDC at 703-696-3095 or 703-696-3764, the School-Aged Care program at 703-696-3712. or visit www.militarychildcare.com to learn more about available childcare resources.
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 outlying 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.
Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included.
Headquarters and Service Battalion, HQMC Henderson Hall provides administrative, operational, logistical and quality of life services in support of over 2,000 Marines and civilians of Headquarters Marine Corps located in the National Capital Region.
Henderson Hall is a military installation located in Arlington, Virginia near the Pentagon next to Fort Myer. Currently it is part of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Henderson Hall is named for Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson, the longest serving Commandant of the Marine Corps. 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, Henderson Hall supported Headquarters personnel. 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. For additional information, visit our installation home page, Henderson Hall (marines.mil).
H&S Bn supports approximately 2,000 Marines, 1,200 civilians, and 2,800 family members.
Arlington, VA has a population reached 241,887 people in 2026. After a slight decline in population in 2021 due to impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic, the population has steadily increased each year.
The population of Henderson Hall includes approximately 2,000 Marines, 1,200 civilians, and 2,800 family members.
Henderson Hall is strategically situated in Arlington, Virginia, directly adjacent to the Nation's Capital. Its prime location places incoming personnel at the center of key military headquarters, historic landmarks, and federal institutions such as Arlington National Cemetery and The Pentagon. Additional base information can be obtained by calling the Department of Defense telephone information number at 703-545-6700.
Directions to Henderson Hall
Driving from the West or North
Follow current construction directions while driving through the Columbia Pike/Arlington Cemetery area. If you are arriving from the west or north side of the base, take I-66 east; exit onto 110 south (Pentagon/Alexandria), Exit #75; exit onto 395 south (Washington Blvd./Columbia Pike); stay in the right lane; exit Washington Blvd./U.S. Air Force Memorial/Columbia Pike; turn at the stoplight onto Southgate Road; turn into Henderson Hall Gate 1. Security at the gate will direct you to the parking area.
Driving from Washington, DC
Follow current construction directions while driving through the Columbia Pike/Arlington Cemetery area. Take 395 south; exit onto Washington Blvd./Ridge Road (Exit #8); take Hwy. 27/Washington Blvd./Ridge Road; follow Washington Blvd./Columbia Pike; turn right on 244 east/Columbia Pike/U.S. Air Force Memorial; turn right at the stop sign; take an immediate left onto Orme Street; turn right at the stop sign; turn left at the stop sign and proceed to Henderson Hall Gate 1. Security at the gate will direct you to the parking area.
Driving from the South
Follow current construction directions while driving through the Columbia Pike/Arlington Cemetery area. Take 395 north; take the Fort Myer exit (#8A); follow the left lane to 244 Columbia Pike/Washington Blvd. (27); while under the bridges get in the right hand lane; make the first right onto 244 east Columbia Pike/U.S. Air Force Memorial; turn right at the stop sign; make an immediate left onto Orme Street; turn right at the stop sign; turn left at the stop sign; enter Henderson Hall Gate 1. Security at the gate will direct you to the parking area.
Airports
Driving from Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Follow current construction directions while driving through the Columbia Pike/Arlington Cemetery area. Exit airport towards 395 south. Follow sign toward 395 south/Virginia. Take 395 south; exit onto Washington Blvd./Ridge Road (Exit #8); take Hwy. 27/Washington Blvd./Ridge Road; follow Washington Blvd./Columbia Pike; turn right on 244 east/Columbia Pike/U.S. Air Force Memorial; turn right at the stop sign; take an immediate left onto Orme Street; turn right at the stop sign; turn left at the stop sign and proceed straight to Henderson Hall Gate 1. Security at the gate will direct you to the parking area.
The Henderson Hall Motor Transport Office provides the transportation support for Marines stationed at Henderson Hall. They operate shuttle services to offices not physically located on board the base. Please contact 703-614-1332 or 703-693-2279 for current shuttle schedules and destinations. There is a shuttle bus to the Pentagon and Naval Support Facility that runs in the morning and afternoon hours only. For shuttle information, contact 703-614-1332.
Primary numbers to reach Henderson Hall points of contact: Henderson Hall H&S Bn S-1: 703-614-2014, DSN 312- 224-2014. RPAC: 703-614-7171, DSN 312-224-7171 or Information, Referral & Relocation Office: 703-693-8906.