Uniformed Services University proposes expansion in Bethesda

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, located at 4301 Jones Bridge Road at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, is proposing an expansion of its campus. It would bring an additional 333 existing Naval employees to the campus, a potentially-significant traffic impact on nearby roads, where BRAC projects have already failed to avert rush hour jams related to Walter Reed's growth. The expansion would consist of a multistory education and research lab, and a parking garage.

A required environmental assessment will be conducted by the U.S. Navy, including the environmental impact of a concrete batch plant that would be temporarily required on-site during construction. The Navy will be hosting a public meeting on the expansion plans on July 12, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the National 4-H Conference Center, located at 7100 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase.

BETHESDA'S

WOUNDED WARRIORS

ENJOY SPECIAL

SUPER BOWL PARTY

The U.S. Department of Defense has released details of a special Super Bowl party held for wounded servicemembers and their families here at Bethesda's Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Celebrity guests included Jon Voight, famed Washington Redskins Roy Jefferson and Carlton Kammerer, and the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders.

Pulled pork, chicken, Buffalo wings, pizza and nachos were among the fare served, according to the Defense Department.

Defense.gov noted this was the largest event held at Walter Reed since it moved to Bethesda's Naval Medical Center site in 2011.