Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Marne Message, September 16, 2014

TODAY/THIS WEEK

LRC OFFICE CLOSURES, Today:
The Central Issue Facility and Supply Subsistence Management Office’s will be closed today at 2 p.m. for training and will reopen on Wednesday.  For questions please contact the Central Issue Facility at 435-0103 or the Supply Subsistence Management Office at 767-8761.

GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS, Thursday:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the SFC Paul R smith Education Center Auditorium. A make-up session will be held Sep. 25 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,767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.

ACS CLOSED, Friday:
ACS at both Stewart and Hunter will be closed to the public Friday. Essential Services such as Victim Advocate will still be available.  For Emergency AER assistance, Soldiers can contact the American Red Cross.  For questions, please call FS at (912) 767-5058 or Hunter Army Airfield at (912) 315-6816.  This will be an all day closure.
 
WARRIOR LEADER COURSE GRADUATION, Friday: 
The Fort Stewart NCO Academy Warrior Leader course, Class 09-14, will graduate Friday at Newman Fitness Center, 11 a.m.  Doors open at 10:45 a.m. The uniform for military attendees is ACU's and for the civilians proper attire. Please call SSG Jones, 912-435-2506 for more information.

ROCKY CUP AT STERLING LINKS GOLF COURSE, RICHMOND HILL, Saturday:
(Register by Wednesday.) Join fellow Stewart/Hunter golfers vs. Sterling Links Golf Club (off Hwy 144 East, Richmond Hill) in Quarterly Ryder Cup format matches between both course players starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. Two-person teams paired with full field of 20 representing both courses. The $30 per person cost includes tournament fee, golf cars, driving range and light lunch. Please contact Hunter Golf Course at 912-315-9115 to register your team. Return match will be played Dec. 13 at Hunter Golf Course and a follow-on match March 21 at Taylors Creek. For more information, call 912-315-9115.



ROAD CONSTRUCTION/CLOSURE ALERT:
Fort Stewart Road 5 vicinity Jaeck Drop Zone and intersection with Georgia Highway 144 west. Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) download point, will be closed through Jan. 1, 2015.  Call 435-8142 for updates.


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SEPTEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES

FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Sep. 29:
At 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 Mrs. Richele Martinez, Richele.L.Martinez.civ@mail.mil by COB Thursday, Sept. 25.  Registration is a requirement in order to attend this class by the deadline due to certification printing, and you must be on time. This class is mandated for all those dealing with food items on FSGA/HAAF (Unit functions, Organizational Days, FRG Events) For more information, please call 912-435-5087 or 912-318-3788. 

TRIPLE R. RANCH, Sep. 30:
ACS is proud to partner with the Marne Community and Spouses Club to bring you the TRIPLE R RANCH. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sep. 30 at Club Stewart with the Triple R. Ranch.  This wonderful event will help build resiliency, camaraderie, and the spirit of Military Spouse. We wish to enable military spouses to positively embrace the Military lifestyle, promote the prevention of domestic violence and child abuse, and take time out for self care.  Please register at (912) 767- 1257.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY, Sep. 26:
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” Sep. 26 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.

AAFES SURVEY, through Sep. 26:
Hunter AAFES will conduct its annual customer survey through Sep. 26 at its Main Store. Everyone is invited to stop by and take the survey, which takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. They will receive a $5 store coupon for their time and effort. The surveys are located next to the customer service office and are available Mon.- Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Sun. 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 912-352-8380, if you have questions.

MILITARY WORKPLACE STUDY, Sept. 30: 

The DoD is conducting a study to assess workplace relations and recent experiences of service members. This web-based survey assesses your recent experiences with military workplace relations, professionalism, and personal safety. This voluntary survey is short, and it is important, so we urge you to make time to complete it. Everyone's responses are needed so that we can better understand the presence or absence of problems in the military workplace. Select active duty service members have been invited to participate in the study via email and regular mail. The survey can be completed on or off duty, at home or at work, using a government computer, smart phone, or home computer. It’s OK to forward the survey to a personal email address. Participation is voluntary and confidential. The deadline for the survey is Sept. 30. 

MORE SURVEY PARTICIPATION NEEDED TO HELP SHAPE MWR SERVICES AT HUNTER, through Oct. 17:
At least 35 more participants are needed to meet the essential participation number of an exclusively online Army MWR Services Survey to determine present and future service and recreation needs at Hunter Army Airfield. The survey continues until Oct. 17. 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 <http://bit.ly/1AXiGTE>. Survey responses will have a significant impact on MWR services and facilities at Hunter. MWR sponsors events and activities for children and adults and operates facilities such as Tominac Fitness Center, the outdoor pool, golf course, outdoor recreation, Leisure Travel School Age Services and the Auto Skills Center, to name a few. Child, Youth and School Services operations fall under MWR.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ACES COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONY, Oct 26:
The 33rd Annual College Graduation is 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Main Post Chapel. The event is open to all Military, Family Members, Retirees, and employees if you are within nine semester hours of completing degree requirements or have earned a degree, certificate or diploma since Jan, 2013. Students in off-post schools can register at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=EDU&p= to Participate in commencement ceremony.

ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN:
The Army can’t fix what they don’t know is broken.  Submit your AFAP issue today and be a part of improving your Army’s future! For additional information on AFAP or to be a part of this important process, contact your local AFAP office at ACS, 912-767-3863. Issue forms can be submitted online at www.stewart.army.mil, Army Community Service, then click on Army Family Action Plan to submit your issue locally or for Global Army.  Remember to list your issue, why it is a problem, who is effected and what you would like to see happen to solve the problem.  Issues can also be emailed directly to Rebecca.e.sellars.civ@mail.mil. Issues will be reviewed at the Annual AFAP conference on Oct. 8.

DENTAL CLINIC #1 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, Ongoing:
Dental Clinic #1, near Cottrell Field, is closed until further notice for maintenance on a leaking roof.  Soldiers needing to clear post due to PCSing, ETSing, or Retiring should please go to Dental Clinic #4 down the road - just past the golf course. The address there is 343 Warrior Road, Bldg 2115.  Appointments may be scheduled or rescheduled through the DENTAC Single Access Line at (912) 435-6777.

FINANCE PROCESSING SECTION WEEKLY CLOSURE:
Effective immediately the Finance In/Out Processing Section at the Soldier Service Center will be closed Thursday mornings. The new hours of operation are 9 a.m.-noon, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday; 1-4 p.m., Monday – Friday. Closed on Federal Holidays. For more information, call 912-767-5310.

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FMWR NEWS

NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY AT STEWART BOWLING, Thursday:
Celebrate this day from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday at Stewart Bowling Center, building 450 and enjoy a special discounted lunch at Stewart Grill.  Get a $5 cheeseburger basket with fries or onion rings and a drink. For more information, call 912-767-4273.

11TH ANNUAL BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN HINESVILLE, Saturday:
Live music, barbecue competition and Family fun behind the Justice Center on Main Street in Hinesville from 4-11 p.m. Saturday. Kids activities, vendors, food and fun for the entire family. "People's Choice" barbecue-tasting contest from 4-5 p.m. (buy tickets to eat and vote). Sweet tea tasting contest 4 p.m. or until tea runs out. Entertainment features "Jimmy Wayne Renfro & the HouseShakers,"  "3rd Class Citizens" and the main headliner, "Bobby G." For more information, call 912-767-4316 or 912-877-4332.

LEWIS CLASS SKEET AND TRAP SHOOT, Saturday:
(Register by Thursday) A Lewis Class Skeet and Trap Shoot will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Fort Stewart Skeet Range, building 8332, at Holbrook Recreation Area.  Prizes and door prizes will be awarded. Family members welcome. The cost is $25 per person for each 50-bird event. Fee includes lunch. To register, please visit the Holbrook Pond Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental Center in building 8325. For more information, call 912-767-4316.

CHARACTER MEET & GREET AT HUNTER, Saturday:

Children will have an opportunity to meet and talk to their favorite characters and have their photographs taken with them at the Character Meet & Greet from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at Tominac Fitness Center. The cost is $1 per person. For more information, call 912-315-9554.

“BEND-THE-BAR” POWERLIFTING AND BENCH PRESS CHALLENGE, Saturday:
(Registration ongoing.) Registration is under way for the Stewart/Hunter “Bend-the-Bar” Powerlifting and Bench Press Challenge at 10 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Fitness Center (formerly 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.

HUNTER FALL CARNIVAL, Sept. 25-28:  
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, Sept. 25; 6-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26; noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 and 1-11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28. 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.

BASS TOURNAMENT AT FORT STEWART, Sep. 27:
(Registration ongoing.)  Catch & Release Bass Tournament begins at 6:30 a.m. Sep. 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. 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. 

LIBERTY INDIVIDUAL GOLF STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP AT HINESVILLE & STEWART, Sep. 27-28:
Register by Sep. 24 at Taylors Creek or Cherokee Rose golf courses to play both courses in this 36 hole, two-day individual stroke play event. Tee times start at 8 a.m. on both days. The $75 per person cost includes 18 holes at Cherokee Rose and Taylors Creek, cart fees, plus prizes. Beverages and food at final round. For more information, call 912-767-2370.

KIDS FISHING EVENT AT HUNTER, Sep. 27:
(Register at site.) Kids (ages 15 and under) of Military ID Cardholders are invited to take part in fishing event from 7-10 a.m. Sep. 27 at Halstrom Lake (off S. Perimeter Road). Permit and state fishing license fees waived and there is no charge to participate. Limit of five catfish per child. Prizes and refreshments provided at no charge. Limited amount of bait, along with poles to borrow will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 912-315-9554.

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).


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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.)

BIG NASTY MUD RUN, Saturday:
It is time for the 6th running of the Big Nasty. Join the thousands who have gone before you, relive the glory days and sign up now for the most fun you can have playing in the mud. It is a test of your strength and endurance. It is a huge fundraiser for multiple charities and at the end of this challenge you will have forge a memory fit for a life time. There is special pricing for the Military and a First Responder Wave.  For more information regarding this or other races, visit http://www.savannahraces.com/#!big-nasty-mud-run/c1yvh.


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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.