TODAY/THIS WEEK
MONTGOMERY STREET CLOSURE, Thru Sept. 26:
The
Montgomery Street exit gate on Hunter AAF will be closed 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. through Sept. 26. The entrance
side will remain open with few delays. The gate closure is to allow large,
oversized, heavy equipment to enter the
installation. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to exit the
installation during that time period. All other gates will be open and operating
normally. Please mark your calendars to reflect these closures and plan
accordingly. If there are any questions concerning the closure, please call the
Law Enforcement Branch at 315-6133.
WARRIORS WALK CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES, UPDATE:
Construction of Phase 1 of Warriors Walk continues along
6th Street and expands to phase 2, today, Sept. 23. Phase 2 is located along
the edge of Taylors Creek Golf Course between Gulick Ave and Bundy Ave. During
this time, the area will be fenced off and signs will be posted. We ask for
your patience and understanding. The intent is to make this memorial transition
a smooth and honorable one. For more information regarding the construction
aspect of this effort, please contact Ben Seacrist, Contract Construction
Branch, DPW, at (912) 228-7114.
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE, Ongoing thru Oct. 3:
Fort Stewart's Forestry Branch will be conducting a
timber harvest on the site of a New Diamond Elementary School. To prepare for
the harvest a temporary access trail will be constructed beginning today at
approximately 9 a.m., in the vicinity of the wooded area north of Hero Road and
west of the Isenhower Village housing area. Construction is scheduled for
completion Oct. 3. Motorists and
pedestrians are advised to use extra caution when traveling on Hero Road where
the speed limit will be reduced from 40 mph to 30 mph. The sidewalk and walking
trails near this area will also be affected.
Caution signs will be posted. For more information call the project POC,
Sam Safweh (912) 320-5993.
OFFICE CLOSURE, Thursday:
Range Control Scheduling Office will be closed Thursday
due to mandatory training. For more information, call 912-435-8142.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR MAKE-UP TRAINING-FS,
Thursday:
A make-up session will be held Thursday from 9-10 am in
the Garrison Conference Room, Bldg 624. Sign-in begins 30 minutes prior to
start time. All supervisors are required to attend. Do not bring food or beverages, except water.
POC is Ms. Fisher, 912-767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY, Friday:
The FS and HAAF Army Substance Abuse Program in
coordination with the Chatham County Office of the Drug Enforcement Agency will
host a “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” Friday between the hours of
1-5 p.m. at the FS and HAAF Commissaries. All Soldiers, Family Members,
Retirees, Civilian Employees and community members are encouraged to turn in
all unused, expired or unwanted prescribed and over the counter medication for
proper disposal. For more information, call Tia Garrett- FS Prevention
Coordinator 912-767-5944 or David Bennett-HAAF Prevention Coordinator
912-315-5592.
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SEPTEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
FY FACILITY CLOSURE, Sep. 30:
The Fort Stewart Fuel Facility will close Sep. 30 from
noon-6 p.m. to conduct End of Year Close Out.
The Hunter Army Airfield Fuel Facility will close Sep. 30 and will
reopen Oct. 1 at 12:01 a.m. for End of Year closeout. Customers will need to obtain required fuel
prior to the closure. POC for additional
information is Ms. Sylvia Whitfield at (912) 435-0146.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISORY TRAINING-HAAF, Oct. 2:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Oct. 2 from 1-2 p.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg
1286. A make-up session will be held on
Oct. 8 from 9-10 a.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg 1286. Sign-in begins 30 minutes
prior to start time. All supervisors are required to attend. Do not bring food or beverages, except water.
POC is Ms. Fisher, 912-767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.
DHR ANNOUNCES FORT STEWART
& HUNTER AAF CLOSURE, Oct. 2:
On Oct. 2, the DHR will close for Resiliency/Organization
Day. Buildings affected on Fort Stewart include all offices belonging to the
DHR in building 100-ACES; building 253-Soldier Service Center; building 161 -
FOIA/RHA/Pubs; building 201, 201A & 201C - ASAP; building 208- Mower Processing
Center; building 418 - OMDC. Buildings affected on Hunter AAF include all
offices belonging to the DHR in building 212-ASAP; building 1283-ASAP; building
1286-MPD; building 1290- ACES; building 1212 - OMDC. We will reopen for normal operations Oct. 3.
PAO CLOSURES, Oct. 2:
The Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Public Affairs
Office will be closed for Resiliency/Organization Day on Oct. 2. Any emergency
should be directed to the EOC for the on-call PAO officer at 912-767-8666.
Offices will reopen for normal duty Oct. 3. For more information, call
912-435-9874.
AFAP SUGGESTIONS WELCOME, Ongoing:
Got an issue that you believe would make our Army
community better? Share it now for the
next AFAP. Go to the Team Stewart website, www.stewart.army.mil
click on Army Community Service then Army Family Action Plan. You may submit a
local or global issue and issues may be submitted anonymously. Or, you may
email your issues to Rebecca.e.sellars.civ@mail.mil.
Issues should be sent by 3 Oct and include the issue, the scope (information
about the issue and who it effects) and your recommendations to solve it. All
issues will be discussed and prioritized by delegates at the 8 Oct AFAP
conference.
AAFES OFFER FREE SHOWING, OCT 4:
AAFES offers a free
screening of "Fury" at Woodruff Theater 3 p.m. Oct. 4. Tickets are available beginning today, Sept.
23 at any restaurant in the PX Food Court located in building 71. The movie
stars Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pena, Jon Bernthal, Jason
Isaacs, is Rated R for strong sequences
of war violence, some grisly images, and language throughout.
FLU VACCINATIONS, Oct. 15 & 16
It's Flu season again! The Public Health Community
continues its commitment to protect our Nation against flu by offering flu vaccinations
at the Winn Army Community Hospital Overflow Parking Lot - next to the Bennett
Sports Complex. The 2014-2015 Annual PODEX/Drive-Thru Flu Clinic will be held
Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct 15 and 16. Vaccinations are available to DoD
employees, Military beneficiaries, including children age 2-years and up. For
more information, call 912-435-5242.
1/30TH BCT REUNION, June 11-14, 2015
Make plans now for the 2nd biennial reunion plans for the
1-30th BCT, June 11-14, 2015 at the Westin Tampa Bay. There will be a block of
rooms at a discounted price available There is also a site where registration
forms are located and all information will be posted leading up to the reunion
at https://www.facebook.com/BattleBoarInvasionReunion.
LEAVING ACTIVE DUTY?:
Transitioning from active duty status may leave some
beneficiaries with questions about their health care. Military families are
offered several options to transition from active duty as smoothly as possible.
Once you leave active duty status, you will need to be proactive to ensure that
you and your family have health care that meets your minimum essential coverage
(MEC) as required by the Affordable Care Act. Visit:
http://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/BenefitUpdates/Archives/09_17_14_ActiveDutyMEC.aspx.
For more information, call 912-435-6605.
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FMWR NEWS
HUNTER FALL CARNIVAL, Thursday-Sunday:
Four-day, pay-as-you-go Carnival, located directly behind
Tominac Fitness Center will feature various adult and children’s rides plus
food concessions and skill games. Open 6-10 p.m. Thursday; 6-11 p.m. Friday;
noon-11 p.m. Saturday and 1-11 p.m. Sunday. Food and games are individually
priced. No outside coolers or food. Fees for rides will range from 3-4 tickets
per ride. Carnival-goers can save by purchasing tickets in quantity or by
purchasing arm bands for unlimited rides for that day. For more information,
call 912-315-5078.
NFL PUNT, PASS & KICK COMPETITION, Saturday:
Boys and girls ages 6-15 will participate in all three
events (punt, pass, kick) for a total score and a chance to advance to the
sectional competition. Competition will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Youth Sports
Football Complex on Green Street, Fort Stewart. Boys and girls compete
separately. Participants must have a proof of age and register at Youth Sports
and Fitness Center, building 7338. Only gym shoes can be worn for competition.
No cleats or turf shoes will be allowed (will result in disqualification). For
more information about the national competition, go to www.nflppk.com <http://www.nflppk.com>. For more Stewart
information, call 912-767-1428.
BASS TOURNAMENT AT FORT STEWART, Saturday:
Catch & Release Bass Tournament begins at 6:30 a.m.
Saturday 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. The award will be based on total weight of fish caught in
the four tournaments. 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.
"GOLF 4 LIFE" GOLF CLINICS AT HUNTER,
Saturday:
Have fun and learn golf at the “Golf 4 Life” free clinic
from 9-10 a.m. Sept. 27 at Hunter Golf Course. Each clinic covers a short
introduction and new topic. Attend one or more. Beginners learn the basics,
while novice golfers improve their game. Open to all authorized patrons.
Special priority sign-up for active duty Military. For more information, call
912-315-9115.
FAMILY DINNER AND BOWLING AT STEWART BOWLING,
Sunday:
Families can take advantage of a discount with dinner and
bowling special from noon-7 p.m. Sunday at Stewart Bowling Center, building
450. For $30, your family of five gets two games of bowling per person, shoe
rental, and dinner, Bowlers Club Basket with fries or onion rings and
refillable drink. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
8 FOR 8 BOWLING LEAGUE FOR KIDS, Oct. 2- Nov. 20:
Eight for Eight Bowling League at Stewart Bowling Center,
building 450, is open for kids (ages 3-16) from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays starting
Oct. 2. Children bowl two games per week and at end of the program receive a
free bowling ball. Cost of $8 per week covers shoe rental, instructional fees,
equipment, one-year membership to USBC Basic Youth, USBC Membership Card and
League Award Emblems. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
BISTRO NIGHT AT CLUB STEWART, Oct. 3:
Bistro Night, now on the first Friday of every month,
features Oktoberfest-themed cuisine from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3 at Club Stewart,
Thunder Run, building 405. Start your evening with a 20-plus item salad bar,
then the chef's selection of appetizers, an entrée and a dessert. Soft
beverages included. Bar service
available. Cost $12.95 per adult and $6.95 children (ages 10 and under). For more information, call 912-767-4717.
POST-WIDE HOUSING GARAGE SALE AT STEWART AND HUNTER, Oct.
4:
Everyone is invited to the neighborhood garage sale
throughout post housing areas on Stewart and Hunter from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Oct. 4. Only residents of post housing are eligible to sell. There is no
charge. Sellers should register by Sept. 29 to have their location on a map of
sale sites, which will be available on http://www.stewartmwr.com
<http://www.stewartmwr.com/> and http://www.huntermwr.com
<http://www.huntermwr.com> at the
time of the sale. The public is welcome. To register, or for more information,
visit or call the Stewart Sports Office (912-767-8238) or Hunter’s Tominac
Fitness Center (912-315-5078). 
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.
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO & HALLOWEEN HORROR TRIP, Oct. 10-12
(Register by Oct. 1.):
Come share the scare with Leisure Travel and Universal
Orlando. You'll see and interact with cannibals, creepy clowns, evil dolls,
huge scare zones and more. Not into the scary stuff? Then Universal Orlando
before dark is fun for everyone. Cost of trip is $325 for 1-4 people per room.
Price Includes transportation and stay at Best Western Orlando Gateway, with
vouchers for breakfast each morning. Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights or
regular daily tickets are for sale at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices.
Patrons will depart Stewart early Friday for Halloween Horror Friday night and
return Sunday afternoon. For more information, call 912-767-2841 or
912-315-3674.
COLE BROS. CIRCUS AT STEWART, Oct. 29-30:
The "World's Largest Circus Under the Big Top"
will set up at Fort Stewart’s Donovan Field (National Guard Training Area) for
shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30. See traditional circus
acts, clowns, elephants, and Bengal tigers. Advance ticket sales begin Oct. 1 at
FMWR building 443 (Suite 163), Stewart Bowling Center, and Stewart/Hunter
Leisure Travel Offices. Pricing: $21 (adults), $25 (adult reserved seat), $28
(VIP adult), and $16 (child), $20 (child reserved seat), $23 (VIP child). For
more information, call 912-767-6212.
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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.)
GUYS MARATHON DAY, Saturday:
Fort Stewart Club Beyond Youth Ministry "Guys
Marathon Day". All 6th to 12th grade guys are invited out to join the
group at the Victory Chapel across the street from Popeye's Saturday from 9
a.m-9 p.m. for a day filled with awesome competition. RSVP to Phil Parsons,
Community Director at pparsons@clubbeyond.org
or 913-683-1793.
MILITARY CAREER FAIR & HIRING EVENT (LOCAL), Oct. 7:
Soldiers, Veterans and Family members are invited to a local Military Career
Fair and Hiring Event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at Fort Stewart, bldg 705, 100
West 15th Street. Hosted by Savannah
Technical College, local employers include Mitsubishi Hitachi Power systems,
Thunderbolt Marine Inc., Blue Bell, Colonial CFS Freight Systems, West Penn
Testing, Home Depot, Elan Technology, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, and more! For more information, contact Jeff Ashmen at jashmen@savannahtech.edu.
BEACH MUSIC AT ASU, Oct. 11:
Beach Music Blowout at Armstrong State University!
Everyone is invited to a free concert by 'The Band of Qz', along with fireworks
and a military salute on Oct. 11, 6-9:30 p.m. on campus at Burnett Boulevard
Lawn. Bring a picnic or buy a
lowcountry boil dinner for $15. Cost is
$10 for students, military, and children under age 10. Reserve your lowcountry boil online at
Armstrong.edu/celebrate.
ZUMBATHON, Oct. 18:
Come out for Party in Pink Zumbathon Charity Event, Oct.
18 from 9 a.m.-Noon at the Liberty County Armed Forces YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive
in Hinesville. Purchase $10 in advance Zumbathon tickets to receive bonus
raffle tickets. Zumbathon procees go to The Zumba Global Research Grant for Breast Cancer
Prevention. For more information, call 912-368-9622.
COMPS OFFERED TO MCGLADREY CLASSIC, Oct. 20-26:
The McGladrey Classic is coming to Sea Island Golf Club.
As part of Birdies for the Brave, the McGladrey Classic, Oct. 20-26, offers
active, reserve, and retired military up to two complimentary tickets to each
round of the tournament and access to the Military Outpost with complimentary
food and non-alcoholic beverages near the 9th Green. Military vets can get up to two discounted
tickets for $25 each. To reserve tickets
and to get information, go to www.mcgladreyclassic.com/tournament-information/military.
VOLUNTEER AT AT MCGLADREY CLASSIC, Oct. 23-26:
Volunteers are also needed inside the ropes for the
McGladrey Classic from Oct. 23-Oct. 26.
Volunteers will receive a free Ralph Lauren Polo Golf Shirt with
McGladrey Classic logo; choice of free cap or visor; and access to tournament
all days so that you can attend as a spectator when not volunteering. Training
will be conducted on ShotLink equipment and Greenside and Fairway Laser
Operations. For additional information,
go to www.mcgladreyclassic.com/tournament-information/military.
YMCA SEEKS VOLUNTEER COACHES, Ongoing
Volunteers are needed to help with children’s soccer,
basketball, flag football, and t-ball for ages 3-8 at the Liberty County Armed
Forces YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive in Hinesville. Opportunities for Coaching,
Refereeing, and Score Keeping are available.
For more information, call 912-368-9622 or email Brittni.Johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.org.
FLORIDA GOLF CLASSIC, Oct. 29-31:
Come out to the 35th Annual Georgia Florida Golf Classic.
Active duty military personnel is invited to play in the tournament Oct. 29-31 at
a discounted rate of $185, which covers: Wed. practice round and tailgate
party; Thurs. and Fri. tournament rounds; Thurs. night Rockin' Seafood Feast
with live entertainment, silent auction, oyster roast and more; eight flights
with top three teams receiving prizes; breakfast, lunch and beverages during
tournament rounds; demo Thurs. putting contest with prizes; and goodie bags
including golf balls from Bridgestone Golf. To register, go to
jekyllisland.com/events or call 912-635-2368.
LECTURE SERIES, Oct. 29:
Join the Armstrong Leadership Lecture Series! Join
bestselling author and leadership expert, Ken Blanchard, Wednesday, Oct. 29,
6-7 p.m. at the Armstrong Fine Arts Auditorium on 11935 Abercorn St., in
Savannah. Learn how effective leadership is more about the power of love than
the love of power. Advance tickets available beginning Oct. 6 at the Alumni
Office M-Th, Noon - 6:30 p.m. in Burnett Hall (limit two per person). Call
912-344-2541 for additional information.
VENDORS NEEDED FOR ART & CRAFT FAIR, Nov. 15:
Do you have a passion or talent in jewelry, crafting,
sewing, crocheting, painting, welding, pottery, photography, cooking? Do you
want to sell something new/used to the public? Then you are invited to
participate in the Art & Craft Fair at Connection Church located across
from Century Link phone company, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 15. With your $25 entry
fee, you will be provided one table to display your merchandise. All other display items must be provided by
the vendors. Vendors keep all profits made! All entry fees will be donated to
the 2K15 DRMT. For more information, call Erica (PLEASE NOTE AREA CODE) at
915-491-3731.
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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 the 3rd Infantry
Division on Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/3rd.Infantry.Division 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.
