Friday, October 10, 2014

Marne Message for Friday, October 10, 2014

TODAY/THIS WEEK

EXTENDED WAITING PERIOD FOR SEPARATION PAYMENTS:
Due to the limited availability of military pay technicians, it may take up to 45 days beyond a Soldier’s date of separation (DOS) to receive their final Separation Payment.  In addition, expect a longer waiting period to be seen by Customer Service and other sections within the Finance Office. For more information, call 912-767-7827.

DENTAL APPOINTMENTS AT HUNTER, Columbus Day weekend:
If you or your Soldiers have a dental emergency over the Columbus Day weekend, report to Winn Army Community Hospital Emergency Room and the dentist on duty will be called. Appointments may be scheduled or rescheduled through the DENTAC Single Access Line, (912) 435-6777.

DENTAL APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY FOR THE FSGA/HAAF DENTAL CLINICS, Today:
Dental Clinic #4 (building 2115, 343 Warrior Road) will be the only clinic open today on Fort Stewart and provide limited Sick Call starting at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 912-435-7041.

VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY (VTF) CLOSURE, Today & Monday:
The Fort Stewart VTF will be closed in observance of Columbus Day today and Monday. They will reopen Tuesday. Please call 912-435-PETS to make appointments as we do not see walk-ins. For more information, call 912-435-6662. 

HAAF LEGAL CLOSURE, Today & Monday:
The Hunter Army Airfield Legal Assistance Office will be closed on today and Monday. For more information, call 912-315-6417. 

CLIENT SERVICES OFFICE CLOSURE, Today & Monday:
The Legal Assistance Office will be closed today and Monday due to the Division Training Holiday and Columbus Day.  Please contact 912-767-8809 for further information. 

HAAF POWER OUTAGE, Today:
Today from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., there will be an Electrical Outage at Building 8300 at Hunter Army Airfield. This should be the only building affected. The outage is necessary to connect a new backup generator to the building. POC for this construction effort is Jim Shurling at 912-320-0472.

OCTOBER SAFETY GRAMS:
The October Safety Gram #15-01 Eye Injury Prevention Month and Safety Gram #15-02 Selecting PPE for the Workplace, can be found at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety and Safety Gram #15-03 Halloween Safety. For more information, call 912-767-6541. 

QUESTION: DO YOU KNOW THE REASON FOR ICE?
ANSWER: The ICE Customer application is intended to enable the users of Department of Defense services to provide feedback about the products/services that they have utilized and to find information about those services. ICE is not intended to submit employee or Soldier complaints about management/other employees or Soldiers; to solicit business, request employment or conduct business; to spread rumors; make public announcements; contact individuals not directly related to the service being provided; to distribute SPAM or unrelated information; or to threaten or harm. To report a threat, crime or other misconduct, the customer should contact law enforcement or use other avenues to report issues. For more information, call Catherine Bundy, ICE Site Manager, (912) 767-8781.

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OCTOBER/OTHER HEADLINES

LIVE WEBCASTS AT ACS, Tuesday & Wednesday:
Military Family Forums. Join ACS Tuesday and Wednesday as they broadcast live with the AUSA Family Forum’s taking place in Washington, DC.  We will be giving away free items from AUSA.Tuesday the webcast will be Family Transitions: Supporting You through Your Military Life Journey, and be shown at Fort Stewart, building 87 starting at 1p.m. On Wednesday, the webcast will be:  Senior Leader Town Hall: Future of our Military Children, and be shown at Hunter Army Airfield, building 1286 starting at 8:30 a.m. Please call (912) 767-1257 or (912) 315-6816 to register. 

HAAF TAP HIRING EVENT, Thursday:
L-3 Communications will conduct a hiring event Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., HUNTER SFL-TAP Center, Hunter Army Airfield, building 1289. To register call: 315-5854. Several positions available!!

HAAF TAP WORKSHOP, Oct. 17:
Do you know how to be successful at a job fair? Let SFL-TAP help! Targeting Your Resume and Job Fair Workshop, Oct. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the HUNTER SFL-TAP Center, Hunter Army Airfield, building 1289. Registration is required. For more information, call 912-315-5854.

DPTMS ORGANIZATION DAY CLOSURE, Oct. 17:
The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security will be closed Oct. 17 due to its organization day. Normal duty hours and services will resume Oct. 20. For more information, call 912-767-3772.

UPCOMING ICE TRAINING, Oct. 20 & 27:
ICE Training will be conducted for new ICE managers and any managers who have never attended and as a refresher. All new managers must attend prior to being added to the ICE system.  HAAF ICE Training is Oct. 20, 9-11 a.m., building 1286, Room 167. Fort Stewart ICE Training is Oct. 27, 9-11 a.m., building 1190. Space is limited for Bldg 1190 (Can only accommodate up to 20 students). Please email catherine.g.bundy.civ@mail.mil with names. For more information, call 912-767-8781.

DESIGNATED UNIT SECURITY MANAGERS COURSE AVAILABLE, Oct. 21-24:
IAW FORSCOM Supplement 1 to 380-5, referencing Designated Unit Security Managers, each battalion/activity is required to appoint a DUSM on orders. The DPTMS Security Division SETA Branch conducts a 4 day Security Managers Course (SMC) to prepare individuals to take on the role of DUSM. The next course is Oct. 21-24. Prospective DUSM must bring with them their DUSM Appointment Letter. All 3rd ID individuals requiring training must contact Al Temple, alan.j.temple2.civ@mail.mil or 912-435-9763. Training will be held in Bldg 626A, room 102. Classes are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For Garrison and tenant units to register contact Douglas C. Brewster,  douglas.c.brewster.civ@mail.mil or 912-767-1888. Email is preferred.

HAAF POWER OUTAGE, Oct. 25-26:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of Public Works will conduct scheduled power outages, beginning at 7 a.m. on Hunter Army Airfield at the following buildings: 1062, 1060, S-1023, 1024, 1029, 1003, 1034, 1021, 1026, 1020, 1027, 1036, and 1420. The outages are necessary to replace overhead primary. These buildings will be without power for up to 2 days, so please remove any perishable items. For more information, contact Jim Maddox at 912-767-5027.

HUNTER FALL HIRING FAIR, Oct. 28:
Come to the Hunter Army Airfield Fall Hiring Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 28 at Tominac Fitness Center, building 919. Registration is required. Register at https://hunterfallhiringfair.eventbrite.com. A tentative list of participating vendors will be listed on our Facebook.
Like us at www.facebook.com/HunterACAP. For additional information call 912-315-5854.

STATE OF THE GARRISON, Oct. 28 & 31:
The Garrison workforce is invited to attend the Fort Stewart State of the Garrison workforce brief, Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m., at the Main Post Chapel and the Hunter AAF State of the Garrison workforce brief, Oct. 31, 9-11 a.m., at the Hunter Chapel.  Please be sure to be seated 15-30 minutes prior to start of event.  This event will be your primary place of duty during this time. For more information call 912-767-7843/0443.  

WHEELS STRATEGY, Oct. 29:
Get the best deal on wheels. Learn strategies to help you get the best deal possible when searching for that shiny new dream vehicle.  Let's get the word out at the class from 9-11 a.m., Oct. 29, in building 86. Great class for Soldiers and Families who are looking to purchase a new Family vehicle.  Please call (912) 767-5058 to register.

CYSS FEE POLICY CHANGES, Nov. 1:
Effective Nov. 1, changes to the SY14-15 Army Child and Youth Fee Policy will go into effect at all Fort Stewart & HAAF CYSS programs. The upcoming changes can be found at www.stewartMWR.com and www.hunterMWR.com CYSS websites.  The major changes address specific DoD Contractors and TFI categories. The Military Child Care Act (MCCA) of 1989, codified in Section 568 of the Nation Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 1996, requires DoD to establish Child Care Fees based on Total Family Income (TFI).  The Army SY14-15 Child & Youth Fee Policy addresses patron fees for Child Development Centers (CDCs), School Age Care (SAC), Family Child Care (FCC), Middle School & Teen Programs, SKIESUnlimited Instructional Programs, Youth Sports & Fitness, and Army Community Based Programs. For more information, call 912-767-1342.

FORT STEWART MEDDAC 5K GLOW RUN/WALK, Nov. 14:
Fort Stewart Medical Dept. Activity (MEDDAC) is hosting a 5k Glow Run/ Walk Nov. 14. Preregistration is open now. Event-day registration is from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. and the event goes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Warrior Transition Battalion's courtyard at Niles Ave & E. 9th St. Entry fees are $12 early registration, $15 same day registration (ages 12+), free entry for ages 11 and under. Glow sticks/accessories provided with registration and event t-shirts will be given to first 25 adults to register. Event t-shirts can be preordered for $10 (child S-L; adult S-L) to $12 (XL-3XL) each. Costumes, glow sticks/necklaces, strollers & wagons are strongly encouraged. Entry fees are non-refundable. For more information call (912) 435-5841 or jason.a.nufio.mil@mail.mil or joli.miracle@gmail.com.

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FMWR NEWS

CARO FITNESS CENTER COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND HOURS OF OPERATION:
The hours of operation for Caro Fitness Center, building 708, will change for the upcoming holiday weekend. The center will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday. Caro will be closed Monday for the Columbus Day holiday and reopen Oct. 14, from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, call 912-767-4763.

FORT STEWART FALL CARNIVAL, thru Sunday; Thursday-Oct. 19:

Dates have been added to the schedule for pay-as-you-go Carnival at Walker Field (adjacent to Bennett Sports Complex). Carnival now will be open at Stewart through Sunday and Thursday-Oct. 19. Adult and children’s rides, plus food concessions and skill games. Hours of operation will be today 6-11 p.m., Saturday noon -11 p.m. and Sunday 1-11 p.m. Ride fees 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 the night. No weapons, pets, coolers or food allowed on site. For more information, call 912-767-6212.

STEWART/HUNTER OPERATION RISING STAR CONTESTANT SIGN-UP:
Singers from Stewart/Hunter who want to compete in Operation Rising Star have until Oct. 22 to sign up at either the Stewart Recreation Office in room 125 of building 443, or at the Stewart or Hunter Leisure Travel office. No charge to compete. Open to Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve from any branch of service, or Family Members 18 years of age or older. The three rounds of the local Operation Rising Star competition will be in Thunder Run restaurant at Club Stewart, Oct. 23, Oct. 27 and Oct. 29. First prize is $500, second $250 and third $100. Family Readiness Groups or units are eligible to win the Spirit Award -- $300 toward their unit funds – or other prizes, regardless of whether they have a competitor in the competition. For more information, call 912-767-4316.   

SESAME STREET/USO EXPERIENCE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES AT STEWART, Oct. 21, 22:

Sesame Street and the USO bring furry, fuzzy and friendly Muppets to Newman Fitness Center, building 439, for shows at 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Military Families and their children are invited to see the show featuring Katie, a military kid on Sesame Street who is moving to a new place. Free tickets available at FMWR building 443 (Suite 163); Stewart Bowling Center, building 450; Stewart Leisure Travel (building 419) and Hunter Leisure Travel (building 6020). For more information, call 912-767-6212.

CROSSFIT FORT STEWART WARRIOR CHALLENGE 2014, Oct. 25:
Registration is under way 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 <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.

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. Tickets available at FMWR building 443 (Suite 163), Stewart Bowling Center, and Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel Offices. Adult general admission $16; reserved seating, add $4; VIP seating, add $7. Children age 13 and under, general admission free with a paid adult. Can be upgraded for an additional fee. 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.)

VOLUNTEER SOCCER COACHES NEEDED, Oct. 18-Dec. 13:
Volunteer Soccer Coaches are needed to help with ages 3-4 and 5-8 at the Liberty County Armed Forces YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive in Hinesville. The season will run from Oct. 18-Dec. 13. For more information, call 912-368-9622 or email  Brittni.Johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.org.

PEMBROKE SPOOKTACULAR, Oct. 25:
Over the tracks and through the city of Pembroke, Ga.  Take a 5K or 10K run or a Monster Mash Dash!  Costume Friendly – no face masks. Join the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/276869329178697/?fref=ts. Race is chip timed. Register at http://www.savannahraces.com/. Discounts for military teams. Call 912-481-0062 for more information. 

SPRING BOOK SALE, Oct. 25:
The Village Library at Skidaway Island, located at 1 Skidaway Village Square, will hold its Spring Book Sale, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Gently used books will be arranged by trade, paperback, fiction, non-fiction, biography, history, sports, children/youth, gardening, cooking, Also available are CD’s and DVD’s.  All books are priced reasonably.  Accepting only cash or checks.  Please direct questions to Martha Carpenter, micarpenter@comcast.net.

RH GOLF TOURNAMENT, Oct. 25:
Richmond Hill Gridiron Association is sponsoring a Golf Tournament at Sterling Links Golf Club, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. Cost of the event is $50/player or $200/team. Corporate sponsorships are available for $300 includes a team.  Fundraising will help the team meet its future needs for new weight room equipment. Information can be found in the latest news section at www.rhfootball.net and scroll down or contact Eric Berisford at eric.berisford@yahoo.com or 910-884-6858.


VETERANS WEEK GOLF, Nov. 10-14:
The Hampton Hall Golf Club and seven other prestigious local golf clubs, are teaming up for our eighth annual Military Veterans Golf Week,Nov. 10-14. Active duty and retired military personnel, as well as disabled veterans, are once again cordially invited to play a complimentary round of golf on the Pete Dye signature course at Hampton Hall. In addition, free rounds of golf will also be available at seven other prestigious area courses-Dolphin Head, Callawassie, Belfair,Eagle’s Pointe,Crescent Pointe,Island West,and Pinecrest. Space is limited. Service identification will be required. For more information, call Randy Miller, 843-271-6590 or email ermiller45@gmail.com.

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, 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 2015K 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.