Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is a military installation located in Arlington, Virginia. It is a joint base that is shared by the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. The base is situated in close proximity to the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery.
The installation is named after two historic military bases: Fort Myer and Henderson Hall. Fort Myer was established in 1863 during the Civil War and has been an active military installation ever since. Henderson Hall was built in 1941 and served as a supply depot for the Marine Corps during World War II.
Today, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is home to a variety of military units and organizations. The base is primarily used for ceremonial and support functions, including the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), which is responsible for conducting military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery.
The base also houses the Marine Corps Combat Development Command, the Marine Corps Institute, and the Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools. Additionally, the Navy has a ceremonial guard detachment stationed at the base.
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall is a vital part of the military community in the Washington, D.C. area. It serves as a hub for military ceremonies and events, as well as a training ground for service members across all branches of the military.