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.
STEWART ROAD CLOSURE, Today:
There will be a lane closure on a portion of McFarland
Ave. to repair a section of the road today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more
information please contact the DPW service order desk at 912-767-2883 or Tommy
Leggett (TFW R&G Supervisor) 912-228-7278.
DENTAL APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY FOR THE FSGA/HAAF DENTAL
CLINICS, Friday:
Dental Clinic #4 (building 2115, 343 Warrior Road) will
be the only clinic open Friday 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, Friday &
Monday:
The Fort Stewart VTF will be closed in observance of
Columbus Day Friday 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, Friday & Monday:
The Hunter Army Airfield Legal Assistance Office will be
closed on Friday and Monday. For more information, call 912-315-6417.
CLIENT SERVICES OFFICE CLOSURE, Friday & Monday:
The Legal Assistance Office will be closed Friday and
Monday due to the Division Training Holiday and Columbus Day. Please contact 912-767-8809 for further
information.
HAAF POWER OUTAGE, Friday:
Friday 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, Oct. 16:
L-3 Communications will conduct a hiring event Oct. 16
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.
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, Thursday-Sunday; Oct. 16-19:
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 Thursday-Sunday and Oct. 16-19. Adult and children’s
rides, plus food concessions and skill games. Hours of operation will be
Thursday 6-10 p.m., Friday 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.
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.
MILITARY ATHEISTS MEMBERSHIP, ongoing:
Calling all Atheists, Humanists and Freethinkers! Soldiers, family members, and community
members are invited to learn more about a local Military Atheists and Secular
Humanists (MASH), a national organization for military atheists. Come hang out and get to know like-minded
people. Membership is free. Monthly
meetings are 6 p.m. the first Tuesday at Gata Sports Bar in Hinesville and 5
p.m. the second Monday at Moon River in Savannah. Come like our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Stewart.Hunter.AAF/
for more information.
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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.
