TODAY/THIS WEEK
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & LISTENING SESSION, Today:
With an economic impact of $4.9 billion, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF) is an integral part of our community. Because our future and our grandchildren’s future depends on the continued viability of this southeast base, the community is invited to participate in an upcoming community-wide meeting with governmental and military leaders, Today. It’s an opportunity to show your continued support for our base and learn more about the impact any potential base realignment and closure (BRAC) and/or sequestration of defense funds would have on our businesses, quality of life and economy in our community and the southeast region. Open to all community members. Morning Sessions at Hinesville City Hall – 115 East ML King, Jr. Drive Hinesville, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Evening Schedule at Hinesville Performing Arts Center, 2140 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville, 6:00 PM. For more information, call Paul Andreshak, 212-408-6225.
HUNTER SFL-TAP CENTER INFORMATION, Today:
Information session with GA Tech and Gulfstream, today
from 3-5 p.m., at Hunter AAF SFL-TAP Center, building 1289. GA Tech is
partnering with “Gulfstream” to provide the Army’s first Active Duty
Internship!! This program is a four-week program offered by GA Tech at no cost
to service members. Come to this event to find out more. To register call
912-315-5854.
RANGE CONTROL OIC/RSO CLASS CANCELLATION,
Tuesday-Thursday:
Per guidance today from G3, due to Marne Week there will
not be any Range Control OIC/RSO classes Tuesday-Thursday. Classes will resume
as usual Nov. 25. For more information, call, 912-435-8142.
HIRING EVENT, Tuesday:
Georgia Driving Academy, Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at
Hunter AAF SFL-TAP Center, building 1289. Looking for Georgia CDL Training? Then GDA Training is the Trucking School for
you. To learn more about their Georgia Class A and B CDL Training, come to this
Hiring Event. To register call
912-315-5854.
HEALTH BENEFITS FAIR, Tuesday & Wednesday:
The Fort Stewart Health Benefits Fair is scheduled 8
a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday at the Fort Stewart Education Center in
rooms 240 and 242; Tuesday in rooms 249 and 250 Wednesday. Vendor
representatives offer information on health, vision, and dental insurance
programs to our civilian employees. For
further information contact Tamika Brown at 912-767-1287; or the programs at
http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/rates/index.asp.
DES CLOSURE, Thursday & Friday:
The Directorate of Emergency Services Police Records
Section, building 283 (police reports, tickets, BARS, accident reports) will be
closed Thursday and Friday for training.
Personnel with questions or requesting additional information may
contact James Chesser at 912-767-6328.
MARNE DIVISION BALL, Friday:
Come celebrate the 3rd Infantry Division’s 97th Birthday
at beautiful Jekyll Island. The Division
Ball is at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, Friday starting at 5:30
p.m. Guests are given the option of a
fine chicken or steak meal and a memento.
The evening also includes a guest speaker, dancing, and a photographer
on site to commemorate the evening.
Tickets are available through your Brigade or Unit representatives and
are available only to 3ID military, DA civilians, contractors & Gold Star
Families. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, our guest speaker, camaraderie, and
dancing! Keep watching the 3rd Infantry Division Facebook page or our Marne
Message Blog Spot at http://marnemessage.blogspot.com/ for additional
information.
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NOVEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Nov. 24:
This class will be held 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 Nov. 20. Pre-registration is a
REQUIREMENT in order to attend this class, and you must be on time, no-walk-ins
are permitted. 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 912-318-3788. Please be advised that there will be no
monthly class for December.
REGISTRATION OFFICE CLOSURES, Nov. 28:
The Registration (Vehicle) Registration Offices at Fort
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, GA will be closed Nov. 28. For more
information, call 912-767-1883.
STEWART-HAAF DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND HOUSING
SERVICES OFFICE CLOSURE, Nov. 28:
DHR and HSO Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield offices will be
closed Nov. 28. Buildings affected on Fort Stewart include all offices
belonging to the DHR and Housing Services Office (HSO) in building 253-Soldier
Service Center; building 100-ACES; building 161 - FOIA/RHA/Pubs; building 201;
201A & 201C - ASAP; building 208- Mower Processing Center; building 418 -
OMDC; building 621 - SFL-TAP; Buildings
affected on Hunter AAF include all offices belonging to the DHR in building
212-ASAP; building 1283-ASAP; building 1286-MPD; building 1287- HSO; building
1289-SFL-TAP; building 1290- ACES; building 1212 -OMDC. We will reopen for
normal operations Dec. 1.
WARRIOR TRANSITION BATTALION GOLF SCRAMBLE, Dec. 5:
All are invited to play in the Fort Stewart WTB's
four-person scramble Dec. 5 at the fort's Taylors Creek Golf Course. Starting time is 10 a.m. with
sign-in/registration starting at 9. The
$35 per person cost includes tournament and golf car fees, driving range,
prizes, lunch and beverage. For more
information call 912-980-7987 or email jennifer.h.hoghe.civ@mail.mil.
EFMP SUPPORT GROUP:
ACS EFMP is in the process of starting a new support
group for families with children with multiple disabilities. This will create a
great opportunity for parents and caregivers to socialize and share
experiences. Please contact the ACS EFMP office at (912) 767-5058 if you are
interested. More information and to view our flyer log onto our Facebook page
at: https://www.facebook.com/Fort.Stewart.Hunter.EFMP.
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FMWR NEWS
EMERALD PRINCESS CASINO CRUISE SHIP TRIP, Saturday:
Registration deadline is Wednesday for Leisure Travel
trip 9 a.m. Saturday to Brunswick, GA, for a cruise aboard the 200-foot,
four-deck Emerald Princess, the Jewel of the Golden Isles. Cost is $20 per
person for transportation and admission. Dining is offered on the Bistro
Deck. Guests must be at least 18 years
old and present government-issued photo ID to sail on the ship and 21 years old
to consume alcohol. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or
912-315-3674 (Hunter).
SKIES UNLIMITED TO HOST YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINICS:
SKIES Unlimited will host Youth Basketball Clinics for
3rd-10th graders at the Fort Stewart Youth Center, (building 5655) from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 23, 30, and Dec 7
and 14. The cost is $15 per clinic per person. Coach Jason Baker will provide
tips and techniques on pivoting, catching, passing, dribbling, shooting,
defense, faking, cutting, rebounding and other drills. Sign up for one clinic
or all five at Parent Central Services, building 438 (912-767-2312). Call SKIES
Unlimited at 912-767-3781 for more information.
ALL ARMY DIGITAL PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES INVITED:
See how your photography skills compare with others
Army-wide and here at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield. Enter the 2014 All
Army Digital Photo Contest online at arts.armymwr.com <https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptracmain>
by Nov. 30. There is no charge. Photos submitted by Stewart/Hunter participants
will be entered into a local contest through the Garrison, which will take
place on Dec. 4. Local winners will receive certificates and advance to the All
Army Competition. There are two major divisions: Active duty Soldiers and other
eligible participants, including Family members, Retirees, and DA Civilians.
There are seven photo categories (people, military life, nature and landscapes,
animals, still life, design elements and digital darkroom). For additional details, call 912-767-5145 or
e-mail susan.b.chipple.civ@mail.mil
<mailto:susan.b.chipple.civ@mail.mil>.
THANKSGIVING MEALS TO GO AT CLUB STEWART:
Orders taken from now until Friday, with Nov. 26 the last
day for pickup. To-go meals are Club Stewart’s no mess, no stress option for
all your Holiday meal needs. Order turkey and ham by the pound (10-pound
minimum), plus sides of mashed potatoes, southern green bean casserole,
southern baked macaroni and cheese, cornbread stuffing and sweet potato or
pumpkin pie. Select a package or build your own option. For more information,
prices and orders, call 912-767-4717.
HOLIDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA, Dec. 7:
Enjoy a brunch with Santa Dec. 7 from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
at Club Stewart, building 405. Menu includes breakfast favorites. Photo
opportunity with Santa. Advance tickets $14.95 for adults and $6.95 for
children until Dec. 5. Cost after that
is $17.95 for adults, $7.95 for children. Children 2 and under free. For more
information, call 912-767-4717.
2014-2015 COMPANY-LEVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UP BEGINS:
Register by Friday for the Company-Level Basketball
League season, which begins Dec. 8 and continues through March 2015 at Newman
and Tominac fitness centers. Games played Monday through Thursday. Companies
interested in playing need to submit a memo (letter of intent to play) to
Bennett Sports Complex, building 471 at Stewart or Squires Sports Offices, building
1460 at Hunter. For more information, call 912-767-8238 (Stewart) or
912-315-4160 (Hunter).
2014/2015 FALL BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING SIGN-UPS AT
HUNTER:
Enroll now at Parent Central Services, building 6054
(912-315-5425) to play youth basketball or be a cheerleader. Registration for
boys and girls basketball (ages 4-17) and cheerleading (ages 4-12) ends
Thursday (Nov. 20). Coed team practice begins second week in December and
season begins mid-January 2015. Games played at surrounding YMCA and Jewish Education
Alliance fields. Smaller age groups play at Hunter fields, depending on number
of teams in each group. Fees per child are $20 for ages 4-5 and $40 for ages
6-17. For more information, call Youth
Sports at 912-315-5851 or 912-315-5425. 
2014/2015 FALL BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING SIGN-UPS AT
STEWART:
Enroll now at Parent Central Services, building 438
(912-767-2312), to play youth basketball or be a cheerleader. Registration for
boys and girls basketball (ages 5-17) and cheerleading (ages 6-13) ends Nov.
30. Coed team practices begin second week in December and season begins
mid-January 2015. Games played on Fort Stewart. Fees per child are $20 for ages
4-5 and $40 for ages 6-18. For more information, call Youth Sports at
912-767-5079.
FUN IN THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS TRIP, Jan. 16-18, 2015:
Registration ongoing until Dec. 31 for the Leisure Travel
trip to go sightseeing, shopping, skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in the
mountains of Gatlinburg Tenn. Cost of $450 for 1-4 persons per room stay in the
River Terrace Resort and includes luxury motor coach transportation to Smokey
Mountains. Additional $50 charge for fifth person. Price does not cover ski and
snow board rentals, but Military discounts are given. For more information,
call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912- 315-3674 (Hunter).
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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.)
ADULT 3:3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, Dec. 13:
Registration is now open for the YMCA Adult 3-on-3
Basketball Tournament. The event will be Dec. 13 at the Liberty County Armed
Forces YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive in Hinesville. Registration is only $30 per
team. For more information, call 912-368-9622 or email
Brittni.johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.org
<mailto:Brittni.johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.org>.
DAVIS HOUSE CHRISTMAS TEA, Dec. 13:
Make plans to join this special event celebrating a
bygone era. A Victorian Tea will be held at the Davis House, 226 Old Sunbury Road,
in Flemington. Seating is limited so call early to make reservations for the
cost of $22 per person. For more information, call 912-877-4832.
TAVIS SMILEY JOINS 2015 SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL, February
2015:
Another blockbuster author has joined the nearly 40
writers scheduled to speak at the 2015 Savannah Book Festival. Tavis Smiley,
New York Times best-selling author, award-winning PBS late-night television
talk show host and public radio broadcaster, will present his new book, Death
of a King: The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Year, Feb. 14,
2015. All Festival presentations that day in and around Telfair, Wright and
Chippewa Squares in Savannah’s Historic District are free and open to the public.
The exact time and location of Smiley’s presentation, along with those of the
other authors participating in the 2015 Savannah Book Festival Saturday, will
be announced on the Festival’s website in early February. For more information,
please contact Executive Director Robin Gold at 912.598.4040,
info@savannahbookfestival.org
<blockedmailto:info@savannahbookfestival.org> or visit
www.savannahbookfestival.org.
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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. Effective November 1, 2014, the Marne Message is only sent
twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. The deadline for the Monday Marne
Message is COB Friday, and the deadline for the Thursday Marne Message is COB
Wednesday. All incoming requests for
Marne Messages will still be posted to the Google Blogger (ref. Marne
Messages).
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.
