TODAY/THIS WEEK
DENTAL APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY FOR THE FSGA/HAAF DENTAL
CLINICS DURING THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY:
All Dental Clinic's will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. On
Friday Dental Clinic #1, Bldg 440 on Fort Stewart will be the only clinic open
to provide limited Sick Call starting at 7:30 a.m. Dental Clinic #3 on Hunter
will be closed Friday. If you or your Soldiers have a dental emergency over the
Thanksgiving 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.
ACS EFMP FACEBOOK FOCUS GROUP, Tuesday:
Your ACS EFMP staff will be answering any and all questions about
EFMP Tuesday, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Facebook. We will be monitoring our
Facebook page to maximize what EFMP can do for you. Please 'Like' our Facebook
page to participate in this online event: https://www.facebook.com/Fort.Stewart.Hunter.EFMP.
We will be posting several threads that will allow you to ask questions and
make suggestions on the page. For more information, call 912-767-1597.
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, 9:30am, at MOON THEATER. We will schedule training
devices, ranges and training areas up through May 2015. The next conference
will not be until Jan. 27. For more information, call 912-435-8142.
DFAC THANKSGIVING MEAL, Tuesday:
Soldiers, Family Members, and guests are invited to eat
in the Dining Facilities for Thanksgiving at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army
Airfield. The Thanksgiving meal is
Tuesday in the Legion (building 207), Raider (building 642), Thunder Café
(building 3003), Vanguard (building 8439), HAAF Consolidated (building 110) and
the Noncommissioned Officers Academy DFAC’s from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for
$7.70 per person. For additional
information call (912) 767-8761.
EEO CLOSURE, Friday:
The EEO Office will be closed on Friday. For more
information, call 912-767-4072.
LRC CLOSURE, Friday:
In observance of Thanksgiving, the Logistics Readiness Center will
be closed on Friday. This closure
includes the Central Issue Facility, Subsistence Management Office, Laundry,
Personal Property, Rail Marshalling Area, Freight, and Maintenance Operations
of Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. For more information, call
912-435-0137.
ACS CLOSURE, Friday:
ACS at both Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will be closed
Friday, to include Army Emergency Relief (AER).
For AER assistance you may contact the American Red Cross. Victim Advocate’s will still be
available. For questions, please call
(912) 767-5058 or (912) 315-6816.
REGISTRATION OFFICE CLOSURES, Friday:
The Registration (Vehicle) Registration Offices at Fort
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, GA will be closed Friday. For more
information, call 912-767-1883.
STEWART-HAAF DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND HOUSING
SERVICES OFFICE CLOSURE, Friday:
DHR and HSO Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield offices will be
closed Friday. 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.
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NOVEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Dec. 1 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Dec. 5 from 9-10
a.m. at the Main Post Chapel. A make-up session will be held Dec. 10 from 9-10
a.m. in the Garrison Conference Room, building 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, 912-767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISORY TRAINING-HAAF:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Dec. 8 from 1-2 p.m. at the HAAF ACS building
1286. A make-up session will be held on
Dec. 11 from 9-10 a.m. at the HAAF ACS building 1286. 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, 912-767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.
NEWCOMER'S FAIR, Dec. 3:
The next Newcomer's Fair will be Dec. 3, at 9 a.m., Club
Stewart. For more information, call 912-435-9874.
IG OFFICE CLOSURE, Dec. 5:
The 3rd ID Office of the Inspector General will be closed
on Dec. 5. This closure will include the Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield and
Kelley Hill (FBGA) office. In the event
that there is anyone that requires immediate assistance, please submit an email
to usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.ask-the-ig@mail.mil or leave a message at (912)
767-2803.
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.
RECYCLE INFORMATION:
In Fiscal Year 14, Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield
together recycled 3,053,372 pounds of paper and 3,772,752 pounds of
cardboard. One way to reach our 50%
mandated reduction goal is through recycling paper. Please be sure to place all
paper in a clear plastic bag before placing it in a recycling container. We are
asking everyone living and working on the Installation to do their part to
sustain our environment. Remember…Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! For more
information please call 912-767-6573/5729.
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FMWR NEWS
DEADLINE NEAR FOR ALL ARMY DIGITAL PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES,
Sunday:
The deadline for entering the 2014 All Army Digital Photo
Contest, Sunday, is near. See how your photography skills compare with others
throughout the Army and here at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield. Enter the
contest online at arts.armymwr.com
<https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptracmain>. There is no charge. Photos submitted by
Stewart/Hunter participants will be entered into a local contest through the
Garrison, which will be judged 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>.
FAMILY, MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION FACILITY HOLIDAY
CLOSURES AND CHANGE OF HOURS: (Nov. 26-Jan. 2):
Beginning today, the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New
Year’s Holiday closures and change of hours may be found by going to the
following links.
Fort Stewart FMWR Facility Holiday Hours- http://www.stewartmwr.com; Hunter FMWR
Facility Holiday Hours- http://www.huntermwr.com.
"TURKEY EGG HUNT" AT CORKAN, Dec. 1:
The turkeys who escaped the table have left some eggs in
the area of Cypress Creek Adventure Golf, building 448. Kids (ages 0-5) are
invited to come out Dec. 1, hunt for the missing eggs and have fun searching
high and low. The egg hunt is free and starts promptly at 10 a.m. For more
information, call 912-767-4273.
PRE-K BOOK BUDDY STORY TIME AT HAYS LIBRARY, Starting Dec.
3
Children ages 3-5 are invited to George P. Hays Library,
building 411, to read stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities
during Book Buddy Story Time at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. There
is no charge. For more information, call 912-767-2828.
STORYTIME WITH CHELSY AT HAYS LIBRARY, Starting Dec. 4:
Children ages 5-12 are invited to Storytime with Chelsy
from 3-4 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 at George P. Hays Library, building
411. Hear stories and make crafts, which vary each week. There’s no charge. For more information, call
912-767-2828.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT STEWART, Dec. 4:
The Christmas tree outside Club Stewart will come to life
and Santa will be arriving at the Tree Lighting Ceremony starting at 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 4. There’s no charge. Free cookies
and hot chocolate will be served. Gluhwein will be available for sale. Seasonal
music by 3rd ID Band, plus High School Chorus and cheerleaders. Santa Claus
will be available for pictures, so bring your cameras. For more information,
call 912-767-6212.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, TREES FOR TROOPS AT
HUNTER, Dec. 5:
Santa will arrive and the colorfully decorated tree
outside Hunter Club, building 6015, will come to life during the Tree Lighting
Ceremony starting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Also featured are kiddie train rides.
Seasonal music performed by 3rd ID Band and school chorus. Free cookies and hot
chocolate will be served. Gluhwein will be available for sale. Santa will be
available for pictures, so bring your cameras. Trees for Troops give away to
Active Duty Soldiers and Family Members will take place immediately following
the Tree Lighting Ceremony on a first-come, first-served basis. Trees provided
by The Christmas Spirit Foundation and FedEX. Free Christmas tree stands
provided by AAFES, while supplies last. For more information, call
912-315-5078.
TREES FOR TROOPS DISTRIBUTION AT STEWART, Dec. 6:
Free, donated Christmas trees will be given to Active
Duty Soldiers and Families on a first-come, first-served basis at Newman
Fitness Center, building 439, starting at 9 a.m. Dec. 6, while supplies last.
This is the ninth year that The Christmas Spirit Foundation and FedEx have
partnered to provide the trees. Military ID card required. Also, free Christmas
tree stands will be given out by AAFES while supplies last. For more
information, call 912-767-6212.
PLAY DAY WITH SANTA AT CORKAN, Dec. 6:
Santa is taking a break from his busy schedule to play
with his fans before the big day. He will be at Stewart Bowling Center,
building 450, from 1-3 p.m. and Corkan Family Fun Center, building 449, from
3:15-5 p.m. on Dec. 6. While you wait for Santa, bowl for $1.50 per person per
game and $1.50 shoe rental or roller skate for $3. For more information, call
912-767-4273.
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, on sale at Club Stewart, are $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.
RED PIN BOWLING RETURNING AT STEWART BOWLING CENTER, Dec.
7 & 28:
Stewart Bowling Center, building 450, is bringing back
its favorite game – Red Pin Bowling – on the first and last Sunday of each
month. From 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 28, when the red pin comes down in the
number one position, notify a staff member and if you roll a strike and you win
a free game of bowling. The cost is $2 per game and $2 shoe rental per person.
For more information, call 912-767-4273.
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>.
KURTZ VISITS GNOMECON, March 6, 2015:
GnomeCon, a locally organized science fiction/fantasy and
gaming convention, is slated for March 6-8, 2015 at the Coastal Georgia Center,
305 Fahm St, in the heart of downtown Savannah. This year’s guests include
Katherine Kurtz and her husband Scott MacMillan. Kurtz is the author of the
Deryni series of fantasy novels. She and her husband, Scott Macmillan have
collaborated on the Knights of the Blood series, about Nazi vampires. For more
information, visit www.gnomecon.org or e-mail publicity@gnomecon.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.
