TODAY/THIS WEEK
FACEBOOK TOWNHALL, Today:
Fort Stewart-Hunter Airfield
holds the quarterly Facebook Town Hall Meeting at www.facebook.com/3rd.Infantry.Division,
3-4 p.m., today. The Facebook Town Hall provides an interactive feedback venue.
The Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Garrison Command Teams and their
staffs will answer your questions divided into 9 threads. Community members will be invited to place
their question or comment into one of the nine following threads: Town Hall
Thread 1 - Chaplain question or comments; Town Hall Thread 2 - MEDDAC; Town
Hall Thread 3 - DENTAC; Town Hall Thread 4 - Public Works; Town Hall Thread 5 -
Safety and Emergency; Town Hall Thread 6 - Child care, Schools, FRGs or
Recreation activities; Town Hall Thread 7 - Commissary or AAFES; Town Hall
Thread 8 - Hunter Army Airfield Specific; and Town Hall Thread 9 - Miscellaneous
questions or comments.
STEWART PERSONAL PROPERTY OFFICE CLOSURE, Thursday:
The Fort Stewart Personal Property Shipping Office
located in building 253 will be closed Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
for an official function. Personnel with
questions or requesting additional information may contact 767-8154 or
767-7971.
RED RIBBON WEEK, Thursday:
The Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Army Substance
Abuse Program (ASAP) will kick off this year’s Red Ribbon Campaign by handing
out Red Ribbons at all entry gates to both FS and HAAF Thursday between 8 a.m.-8:45 a.m. The ASAP
will also host Ribbon Week Kickoff Presentation by Street Smart at Fort Stewart
Woodruff Theater 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and at Hunter Army Airfield 2-3 p.m.
On-Post and Community schools will kick off “Love Yourself and Be Drug Free”
poster contest and canned food drive to support Second Harvest Sign the Red
Ribbon Pledge. Other activities will be announced on Marne TV, Front Line,
FS/HAAF Face Book, Twitter and local flyers. For more information, call
912-767-7193 or 912-315-5592.
HAAF TAP CENTER WORKSHOPS, Friday:
Do you know how to be successful at a job fair? Let
SFL-TAP help. Hunter Army Airfield SFL-TAP CENTER presents Targeting Your
Resume and Job Fair Workshop, Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Let SFL-TAP help. HUNTER
SFL-TAP Center, building 1289. Registration is required. For more information,
call 912-315-5854.
AIR FORCE HAUNTED HOUSE, Friday:
The 15 ASOS is having a haunted house Friday and is open
to anyone who would like to attend. The haunted house will be located at 164 W.
Lowe Circle, on Wright Army Airfield, and open from 7-9 p.m. Not only will this
be a great time for the family but it will help raise money for our Unit
Advisory Council, which aides the families of deployed Airmen and manages
squadron morale events. For more information, call (850)510-1408. 
STEWART-HAAF RECYCLING POLICY, ongoing:
The FS/HAAF Recycling Center will only take personal
e-waste from those living on post. This includes computers, printers,
keyboards, telephones, DVD players, modems, etc. No government e-waste will be
accepted at the recycling center. Government e-waste shall be taken to Defense
Logistics Agency Disposal Services (formerly DRMO) with a completed 1348 form,
even if the item(s) is/are not on your property book. For those living off
post, please contact your local community recycling center for disposal
information. For more information call 912-767-8880.
NEW MARNE MESSAGE POLICY, begins Nov. 1:
Beginning Nov. 1 the Marne Message will only be sent twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. The deadline for the Monday Marne Message will be COB Friday, and the deadline for the Thursday Marne Message will be COB Wednesday. All incoming requests for Marne Messages will still be posted to the Google Blogger (ref. Marne Messages), but will be emailed only twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. Marne Message submissions should still be made to:
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OCTOBER/OTHER HEADLINES
HAAF LAO CLOSURE, Monday & Tuesday:
The Hunter Army Airfield Legal Assistance office will be
closed Monday & Tuesday. The office will re-open Oct. 29 at 8:30 a.m. For
more information, call 912-315-6417.
STEWART SJA CLOSURE, Monday & Tuesday:
The Fort Stewart Office of the Staff Judge Advocate will
be closed from 1 p.m. Monday through 5 p.m. Tuesday due to an official office
function. Offices, including Legal
Assistance, will resume normal operating hours beginning 8:30 a.m. on Oct.
29. For more information, please call
(912) 767-8809/8819.
MONTHLY 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, 9:30 a.m. at MOON THEATER. We will schedule training
devices, ranges and training areas up through April 2015. The next conference
will not be until Nov. 25. For more information, call 912-435-8142.
STATE OF THE GARRISON, Tuesday & Oct. 31:
The Garrison workforce is invited to attend the Fort
Stewart State of the Garrison workforce brief, Tuesday, 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.
VMT CLASS, Oct. 29:
ACS Army Volunteer Corps is hosting a Volunteer Management
Training Class, Oct. 29 from 9-11 a.m. at Hunter Army Airfield, building 1286,
room 167. The training will include
recruitment techniques, interviewing skills, orientation requirements, record
keeping, recognition, evaluation, dismissal, and position descriptions. Please call 912-767-0248 or 767-1257 to
register for the training.
HAAF TRICK OR TREAT SCHEDULE, Oct. 31:
The Hunter AAF military community will allow ghost and
goblins (residents and guests) to participate in Halloween Trick-or-Treat
throughout the installation and within the housing areas from 6–8 p.m., Oct.
31. For more information, call 912-315- 5617.
FS/HAAF CHAPEL FALL FESTIVAL, Oct. 31:
The Fort Stewart Main Post Chapel and the Hunter Army
Airfield Chapel will hold their annual Fall Festival, Oct. 31. The FS Fall
Festival will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the FS Main Post Chapel, Bldg 500;
the HAAF Fall Festival will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hunter Chapel
Fellowship Hall, Bldg 145. Every Child must be accompanied by their parent or
guardian at all times. The Military Community is invited to come out and have a
great time, enjoy food, fellowship, and become acquainted with the many
services/activities the Religious Support Office provides through the Chapel's
Programs, Religious Education and Worship Services. Prizes and candy will be
given out to the kids while they play in a safe and secure environment. PLEASE:
NO SCARY COSTUMES. For more information
contact Ms. Toni Porche at (FS) 912-767-8801or SGT Saldala at (HAAF)
912-315-5111.
BREAKING NEWS FOR RESILIENCY TRAINING, Nov. 3-6:
ACS will conduct Resiliency Training for Family Members,
Soldiers, and DA Civilians 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3-6, building 87. This is
BRAND New material which our ACS Resiliency Instructors were required to be
certified on. We need your help in getting the word out to our Community and
Families. Learn how positive emotions, perspective and goal setting can be a
difference maker in your life. Please call 912-767-3863 to register.
CYBER SECURITY CLASS FOR SOLDIERS & FAMILY MEMBERS,
Nov. 12 & 13:
Second Regional Cyber Center-Western Hemisphere (2RCC-WH,
formerly known as RCERT), will host a Cyber Security Class for Families 1-2
p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Woodruff Theater on Fort Stewart. The class is to create awareness of home
cyber security importance and Army tools available for personal use, safe home
computing, social media, smart phone/tablet safety & security (PII). Similar classes will also be made available
to Soldiers 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 for 1ABCT and 188th Inf; 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. for 2ABCT and 3SB; 1-2:30 p.m. for DHHB, 3ABCT, and 3CAB; 3-4:30
p.m. for 3IBCT, on Nov. 12 at Woodruff Theater. For more information, call
912-435-9622.
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FMWR NEWS
FINAL DAYS TO SIGN UP FOR STEWART/HUNTER OPERATION RISING
STAR:
Today is the final day for Stewart/Hunter singers who
want to compete in Operation Rising Star 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. Round 1 will be at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Round 2 at 7 p.m. Monday, and Round 3 at 6:30 p.m. 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.
COASTAL EMPIRE BOURBON DINNER AT STEWART, Saturday:
Experience a six-course, bourbon-themed gourmet meal
featuring bourbon-inspired foods that reflect the complex taste and character
of the original American spirit. Cocktail hour features bourbon appetizers.
Serving begins 6 p.m. in Thunder Run at Club Stewart. Meet Phil Prichard,
master distiller of fine spirits from Kelso, Tenn. Limited seating by
reservation only taken until Thursday. Cost is $75 per person. For more
information, call 912-767-4717.
CROSSFIT FORT STEWART WARRIOR CHALLENGE 2014, Saturday:
Registration will close Wednesday for the CrossFit Fort
Stewart Warrior Challenge, scheduled Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Caro
Fitness Center, building 708. Cost to compete is $35 per person. 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.
‘HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA’ IS NEXT MOVIES IN THE PARK FEATURE,
Saturday:
"Hotel Transylvania" (rated PG) is the next
featured film in the summer outdoor movies series at Holbrook Pond Recreation
Area (off GA Hwy 144). Free show starts at 6:30 p.m. Movie shown on a 9x16 foot
outdoor screen. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and
blankets. For more information, call 912-767-4316.
FAMILY DINNER AND BOWLING AT STEWART BOWLING CENTER,
Sunday:
Families, take advantage of Family discount with dinner
and bowling special from noon-8 p.m. Sunday at Stewart Bowling Center, building
450. The $30 price gets your family of (five), two games bowling per person,
shoe rental, and dinner. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
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.
2014 FORT STEWART/LIBERTY COUNTY COLLEGE PROBE, Oct. 30:
College Probe, from 8:30-11:15 a.m. at Bradwell Institute
in Hinesville, is an opportunity for high school students, parents, and
Soldiers to learn more about post secondary options, financial assistance and
scholarships. More than 60 college and technical school representatives on hand
to answer questions. For more information, call School Liaison at 912-767-6533.
COMMANDING GENERAL'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT TAYLORS CREEK, Oct.
31:
All are invited to play in Maj. Gen. John (Mike) Murray’s
four-person scramble Oct. 31 at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The four-person
scramble begins at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. The $35 per person cost
includes tournament and golf car fees, driving range and prizes. Players are
asked to register by Oct. 30. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
TODDLER HALLOWEEN PARTY AT STEWART BOWLING, Oct. 31:
Celebrate Halloween with a costume party at 10 a.m. Oct.
31 at Stewart Bowling Center, building 450. Dress up your little ones in their
favorite costume and come trick-or-treating. Stewart Bowling provides site,
party spread, and Capri Sun beverage for all little trick-or-treaters. Free
party, $1 per game of bowling and free shoe use. For more information, call
912-767-4273.
HALLOWEEN BASH AT CLUB STEWART, Oct. 31:
Join the fun at Club Stewart’s Halloween Bash, starting
at 9 p.m. Oct. 31. Enjoy DJFreaksho, drink specials and costume contest.
There’s a $7 cover charge. Patrons must be 18 years old or older to enter, and
21 years old or older to drink. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
"THE ROCK" BODY BUILDING & FIGURE CONTEST,
Nov. 1:
The Rock Body Building & Figure Contest will be held
Nov. 1 at Woodruff Theater, building 410 on Fort Stewart. Weigh-in will be at 8
a.m., prejudging at 10 a.m. and the finals at 6:30 p.m. Cost to register 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 $5 for pre-judging and $10 for the finals. Spectators 13 and under
free. Sponsors are Veterans United, Omni Financial and USA Living. For more
information, call 912-767-3031 or 912-767-9336.
RED, WHITE AND BLUE HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL AT HUNTER,
Nov. 1 & 2:
Enjoy entertainment by local school bands and comedians
during the Red, White and Blue Hot Air Balloon Festival Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 at
Saber Hall, Hunter. Festival hours are 6:30-10 a.m. and 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 1 and
6:30-10 a.m. on Nov. 2. Tethered balloon rides, at $5 per person, will be
offered each morning. The festival also will include military static displays,
candy walk, pay as you go inflatables and food vendors. The public is invited.
Free admission with optional donation. For more information, call 912-767-6212
or 803-652-1181.
HAAF CYSS PARENT CENTRAL SERVICES TO RELOCATE, Nov. 3:
CYSS Parent Central Services at Hunter Army Airfield will
relocate to 294 N. Perimeter Road, building 6054, on Nov. 3. Hours of operation
will continue to be 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. until noon
on Fridays. The telephone number is 912-315-5425.
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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.)
HMAC HOLDS VETERANS SALUTE, Nov. 1:
The Hinesville Military Affairs Committee Will host the
2nd annual Veterans Salute 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at Hinesville's Bryant
Commons, located directly across from the Chamber of Commerce on highway
84. Events of the day include music,
food vendors, games for the kids, a corn hole tournament, 50/50 raffle and a
silent auction. For more information you can call 912-321-2502.
MCSC LOW COUNTRY BOIL AND MORE, Nov. 1:
Come join the fun and show your support Nov. 1, 6 p.m. at
the Richmond Hill City Center. Tables of 8 are just $200. Individual tickets
are $25. Includes traditional Low Country Boil Dinner, opportunities to win
prizes, live and silent auction. Live entertainment. Cash Bar.
Get your tickets at http://www.marnecommunityclub.com/product-category/boil-and-baskets/. MCSC donates thousands of dollars to
community outreach, academic scholarships and grants. For more information,
call 251-648-6830.
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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.
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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.
