Monday, August 25, 2014

Marne Message 25 Aug 2014


TODAY/THIS WEEK


GARRISON WOMEN MENTORING PILOT PROGRAM, Aug. 26:
The EEO Special Emphasis Program (SEP) is launching the US Army Garrison Women’s Mentoring Pilot Program, 2 p.m., Aug. 26 at 2pm, Moon Theatre. Mayor Mary Warnell of Pembroke will be speaking about the important role mentorship plays in the development of leaders and of taking control of your career. All FS/HAAF employees are welcome to attend in support of this program.  For more information, please contact the EEO Office at 912-767-4074.
 
 
FS/HAAF IRRIGATION SCHEDULE: FS/HAAF Irrigation Schedule:
Irrigation on FS/HAAF may occur on scheduled days between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. Do NOT irrigate from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Scheduled days for odd-numbered addresses (building numbers) are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Scheduled days for even-numbered addresses (building numbers) and unnumbered addresses are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Do NOT irrigate on Fridays. For more information contact the DPW Environmental Water Program at 912-767-2010.


AG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Aug. 26:
AG professionals are invited to a professional development opportunity 1-3 p.m. Aug. 26 at Club Stewart.  The Army AG Proponent Sergeant Major, SGM Hendricks, will be on hand meeting with E-4 and below between 1-2 p.m., and E-5 and above from 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Cpt. Connie Noble at (912) 435-2037.

 
PASSPORT OFFICE CLOSURE, through Sept. 3:
The Fort Stewart/HAAF Passport Office located at the Soldier Service Center, building 253, on Fort Stewart will be closed through Sept. 3. During this period, there will be no passport processing capabilities.  If you require assistance with passports, please contact the Passport Office at 912-767-6943 to schedule an appointment prior to Monday.  


VETERANS PARKWAY ROAD WIDENING STARTED, Ongoing:
Please be advised that utility construction has begun on Veterans Parkway Widening Project. Motorists need to use extreme caution when passing equipment and be aware of workers on the ground near the roadway. POC for this Project is Matt Bolen, Project Manager, DPW,  at 912-767-7049.

 
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AUGUST/OTHER HEADLINES


FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Monday:
Come to Winn ACH in the Patriot Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. FREE class. Certification is good for one year. To register for this class, please submit your first and last name to Richele Martinez at Richele.L.Martinez.civ@mail.mil by COB Thursday.  Registration is a requirement in order to attend this class, and you must be on time. For more information, please call 912-435-5087 or 912-318-3788. 


TRAINING RESOURCE CONFERENCE, Tuesday: 
S-3's, Operations Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training Resource Conference will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, 9:30 a.m., at MOON THEATER. We will schedule training devices, ranges and training areas up through February 2015. The next conference will not be until Sept. 30.

 
WELLNESS CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE PARTY, Aug. 28:
Wellness Campus (Army Wellness Center and Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness) will host the 1st annual Open House Party, FREE!  Join us from 5-7 p.m. on 844 Gulick Ave, building 442.  You will experience fitness demonstrations, energy management demonstrations, FREE smoothie bar, equipment demonstrations and sign up for appointments.  Attendees will be automatically entered for a chance to win mini-wellness packages and our grand prize wellness basket. Open to Family Members of all ages, Active Duty, Civilians, and Retirees.  For more information call 912-767-4077.


HUNTER ACAP (SOLDIER FOR LIFE) HIRING EVENT, Aug 28:
The Hunter Army Airfield Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, formerly called the Army Career and Alumni Program, hosts a mini Hiring Event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28 at building 1289.  VA advisors are on-hand to help answer questions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 315-1049 or 315-1051.


LIBERTY COUNTY SATELLITE TAG OFFICE HOURS CHANGE, Sept. 2: 
Beginning Sept. 2 the Liberty County Satellite Tag Office, located at Fort Stewart in bldg 226, hours will change FROM 8:30 a.m. – noon TO 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  For more information call (912) 767-9593.

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FMWR NEWS


CARO FITNESS CENTER LABOR DAY WEEKEND HOURS OF OPERATION:
Caro Fitness Center, building 708, hours of operation will change for the upcoming holiday weekend. The center will be open Friday and Saturday (Aug. 29-30) from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. It will be closed Sunday and Monday for the Labor Day holiday and reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, call 912-767-4763.

 
CARO CROSSFIT AREA CLOSED, Sept. 3-4:
The CrossFit Area at Caro Fitness Center, building 708, will be closed from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 pm. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3-4, in support of a Division CrossFit level 1 Trainer Course. For more information, call 912-767-4763.

 
4IBCT FITNESS CENTER CLOSED FOR DEDICATION, 9 a.m-1 p.m., Aug. 26:
The 4IBCT Fitness Center will be closed Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for a ceremony renaming it the Charles R. Johnson Fitness Center. PFC Johnson, 15th Infantry Regiment 3rd ID, was awarded the Silver Star posthumously, 57 years after his actions at Outpost Harry in Korea. Johnson, of Freedom Plains, N.Y., is credited with saving the lives of at least eight Soldiers. For more information, call 912-767-9841.
 

COMMANDING GENERAL'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT STEWART, Aug. 28:
(Register by Aug. 26.) All are invited to play in the Commanding General’s Golf Scramble at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The four-person scramble begins at 9 a.m. Aug. 28, with a shotgun start. The scramble is being held on Thursday because Labor Day weekend schedules begin the following day. The $35 cost includes golf car fees, driving range and prizes. Sponsors are Veterans United Home Loans, Coca-Cola and Budweiser. Food will be served.  For more information, call 912-767-2370.


SESSION TWO OF "GET GOLF READY" AT STEWART:
(Register before Aug. 30.) Five-lesson program open to beginners and novices. Learn proper mechanics of golf, putting, short game, rules and etiquette from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Aug. 30, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Taylors Creek Golf Course. Cost of $99 per person covers all five lessons. For more information, call 912-767-2370.


SUPERHERO CELEBRATION AT HAYS LIBRARY, Sept. 2-27:
Celebrate your favorite superhero throughout September at George P. Hays Library, building 411. Each week, receive a superhero mission, which you have one week to complete. Complete all four missions to receive a certificate and prize and become an official member of the Library Justice League. Dress as your favorite superhero for the Grand Finale from 10 a.m. -noon Sept. 27 and complete your most challenging mission: conquering the obstacle course to save the day. There’s no charge. For more information, call 912-767-2828.


TOP OF THE ROCK 5K & 10K RUN FOR RESILIENCY, Sept. 6:
(Register by Sept. 3.) Run is open to the public, will have 10 age categories for male and female competitors, plus 10K Team Competition for Active Duty with a minimum of 10 members from same company. (No battalion or brigade teams will be competing as a team.) Register online only at www.ACTIVE.com. Trophies awarded to the top three overall 5K and 10K male and female finishers, top two finishers in each age category and top two team finishers. Participants will receive T-shirts. The run begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 6 between Newman Fitness Center and the Quick Track. Cost to register before event is $25 for DoD ID cardholders, $30 for civilian public. Day-of-race registration fee is $40. Team pre-registration ends Sept. 4.   For more information, call 912-767-8238.


“BEND-THE-BAR” POWERLIFTING AND BENCH PRESS CHALLENGE, Sept. 20: (Registration ongoing.) Registration is under way for the Stewart/Hunter “Bend-the-Bar” Powerlifting and Bench Press Challenge at 10 a.m. Sept. 20 at 4th IBCT Fitness Center. Men and women will compete in 12 weight classes, following USPF rules. Winners must have a successful lift in squat, bench and deadlift. T-shirts will be given to each paying participant and prizes will be awarded in all weight classes. Entry fee is $15 per person until Sept. 15 and $20 per person after Sept. 15. For more information, call 912-435-9306.


BASS TOURNAMENT AT FORT STEWART, Sept. 27:
(Registration ongoing.) Catch & Release Bass Tournament begins at 6:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at Pond 26, Metz Pond at Fort Stewart. First-place prize $250, plus $100 prize for largest bass. Door prizes  and presentation of Angler of the Year Award after weigh-in. Fish from bank or launch your bass boat (trolling motors only). No live bait. Boat rentals available at Holbrook Equipment Center to Military ID Cardholders with boat safety card. Participants must have Georgia and Stewart/Hunter fishing permit (unless age 15 and under). Fees vary and are based on registration. Open to Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, and civilians. Sign up at Stewart/Hunter Pass & Permit offices. For additional details, call 912-435-8061 at Stewart or 912-315-5163 at Hunter.


SIGN-UP FOR "THE ROCK" BODY BUILDING & FIGURE CONTEST, Nov. 1:
Early registration is under way for The Rock Body Building & Figure Contest Nov. 1 at Woodruff Theater on Fort Stewart. Cost to register until Oct. 17 is $25. Cost to sign up after Oct. 17 is $35. There is an additional crossover fee of $15. Sign up at Newman Fitness Center. Awards will be presented for first, second and third-place. Spectator fees are $2 for prejudging and $5 for the finals. For more information, call 912-767-3031 or 912-767-9336.


HUNTER AAF ARMY MWR SERVICES SURVEY UNDER WAY:
An exclusively online Army MWR Services Survey, tailored to determine present and future service and recreation needs at Hunter Army Airfield, has begun. Active Duty, spouses, retirees and DoD civilians who work, live or play at Hunter are invited to take the survey at  http://bit.ly/1AXiGTE. Responses are voluntary and confidential. The survey will take 10-15 minutes.  MWR operates facilities such as Tominac Fitness Center, the outdoor pool, golf course, outdoor recreation, School Age Services and the Auto Skills Center, to name a few. Child, Youth and School Services operations also are under MWR.


DAWN OF THE ZOMBIES 5K EARLY REGISTRATION:
(until Aug. 31) Register early on www.active.com for the Dawn of the Zombies 5K run which starts at 8 a.m. Oct. 18 at Holbrook Outdoor Recreation Area. Fee to sign up from now through Aug. 31 is $20 per person. Fee to register from Sept. 1 until Oct. 11 is $30. Day-of registration fee is $40. For more information, call 912-767-2515.


CROSSFIT FORT STEWART WARRIOR CHALLENGE 2014, Oct. 25:
(Registration ongoing.) Early registration has begun for the CrossFit Fort Stewart Warrior Challenge on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Caro Fitness Center, building 708. Sign-up ends Oct. 22. Cost is $30 per person until Oct. 1 and $35 per person Oct. 2-22.  Register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Stewartrectrac.html. Contestants in eight divisions must complete three high-intensity, varied, functional movement workouts. Soldiers, Family Members and Army Civilians are invited to compete. For more information, call 912-767-4763.

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COASTAL HAPPENINGS (Events scheduled in the local area are considered public information, and mention of these events does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement.)

 
ST. SIMONS ANTIQUE SHOW, August 30 & 31: 
Antique dealers from all over the southeast, featuring a vast array of fine and fun merchandise, including furniture, collectibles, primitives, jewelry, silver, glassware, etc.  Located under the oaks, in the historic Pier Village area. Close to restaurants, hotels, shopping, and beautiful St. Simons Island Beaches. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission and parking.


VOLUNTEER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ANNOUNCER NEEDED, Ongoing:
Bradwell High School is looking for a volunteer announcer for five home games this season (Aug 29, Sep. 12, Oct. 3, 17 & 31 from 6-10 p.m.).  The volunteer should have a projecting voice well suited to broadcasting over the stadium sound system and an in-depth knowledge of football, football terminology, officials' signals and penalties as well as able to become familiar with players' names and positions. Meeting the players and/or observing a practice to become familiar with the players and their positions would be helpful. If interested and for more information, contact Mr. Carrier at 912-876-6121 reference Volunteer Announcer.

 
BRADWELL INSTITUTE MILITARY APPRECIATION GAME, Sept. 12: 
The Bradwell Institute Tigers invite all active duty military to be their guests at Military Appreciation Night for the football game against the Richmond Hill Wildcats. Game time is 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, at Hinesville’s Olvey Field. All active duty will be admitted free to the game as a thank you to the men and women who serve. The team, the band, and the cheerleading squad have many military family members. The BI Tigers are looking forward to seeing you at the game!


ANNUAL ASSAULT ON KENNESAW MOUNTAIN 5K, Sep. 13:
This race is in honor of Georgia Army National Guard's Fallen 42 Soldiers, presented by 122nd Regional Training Institute. Run is open to the public. Register online only at www.active.com/kennesaw-ga/running/assault-on-kennesaw-mountain-2014 or for more information go to www.facebook.com/AssaultOnKennesawMountain5kRun. $25 per person. Participants will receive T-shirt. Pre-assault ceremony begins at 7:30 am, race starts at 8:00 am. Runners assemble at 700 Kennesaw Ave, Marietta, GA for Fallen Soldier Ceremony at 7:30 am. For more information, call 1SG Jason York at 404-805-3405.

 
BASS RACES, Sep. 20:
Hampton Lake in Bluffton, S.C., will host the 7th Annual Tiger Bass 5k/12k Races and 1-mile Fun Walk, Sep. 20, 8 a.m., benefiting 'Bluffton Self Help' charity group. This is a 5K Road Race (USATF Certified), 12K Cross Country Race (road and lake trails) and 1 Mile Fun Run. Cost ranges from $15 to $40. There will be a military color guard opening ceremony, DJ and music throughout the event, prizes, awards and an after-race party. For information and to register, go to www.tigerbassrun.com.


FORT MCALLISTER WOUNDED WARRIOR FISHING RODEO, Sept. 20:
(register by Sept. 10): The Fort McAllister Sports Fishing Club, ICW community sponsors, will take Soldiers fishing at both inshore and offshore locations, Sept 20 for their annual Fishing Rodeo.  Soldiers who wish to participate contact SFC Justin Scott NLT Sept. 10 (usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.comrel@mail.mil).  Purple Heart recipients and Wounded Warriors will have priority.  A Captain's picnic at J.F. Gregory Park in Richmond Hill will take place at a date TBD for participating Soldiers to meet their boat captains. The event is free to Soldiers with fishing licenses.  Licenses can be purchased at https://www2.ga.wildlifelicense.com/index_hf.php for $9.  Families are invited to the Captain's picnic complete with live entertainment, bounce houses, food, games, and other activities for all ages.  Rodeo participants will be introduced to their boat captains at the picnic and make arrangements for their boat launches scheduled for Sept. 20. Event signups are on a first come, first served basis.  Non PH and WW Soldiers who want to be on a standby list may also call DFMWR, 767-5117.

 
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ADMIN NOTES


MARNE MESSAGE SUBMISSIONS:
The Marne Message submission email address is USARMY Fort Stewart ID List ALL Message Request (on the global) or typed as: usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.all-message-request@mail.mil. In order to keep the Marne Message timely and concise, limit submissions to 75 words or less. Do not use military times. Attachments cannot be included, but links to more online information can. Only official installation, MWR, or command directed messages are considered. Marne Messages are posted daily at www.stewart.army.mil, and www.facebook.com/3rd.Infantry.Division>. MESSAGES HAVE A 3-DAY RUN LIMIT; you may, however, re-submit after 3rd day for continuations. Please submit your messages by 9:45 a.m. daily for inclusion in the same-day message.


WANT TO GET MARNE MESSAGES?:
Individuals wishing to get the Marne Message, who do not have a Fort Stewart - Hunter Military Email Account, can visit Team Stewart’s Website at www.stewart.army.mil, and click on the Marne Message Icon, below the Marne Medal of Honor.  If your browser supports, and you wish to automatically subscribe, just click on “Subscribe to this feed”.  Some browsers will not support.  If you have a Fort Stewart - Hunter Military Email Account and don’t automatically get the Marne Message, you can request an account by sending an email to “USARMY Ft Stewart 3 ID Mailbox Marne Message” or usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.all-message-request@mail.mil. If you have questions, concerns, or problems, please call Public Affairs at (912) 435-9872.


IF YOU HAVE PCS'D:
If you have moved and are no longer assigned to Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield, follow these instructions to change your duty location. Go to Milconnect at https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect, login, select the "My profile" tab, select "Update and View My Profile", select the tab that corresponds to your current role in DoD (i.e. Mil, CIV, CTR, etc).  On the duty installation drop down menu select your correct duty location.  Your name will be removed from Marne Message distribution lists at the next scheduled update which is performed monthly.
 
 
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