Today or This Week
3rd Infantry Division Soldiers participate in fifteen area Veterans Day and Veterans Day themed events Nov. 7-16:
- Friday, Nov. 7: 9:30 a.m., Richmond Hill High School Veteran’s Day Ceremony
- Sunday, Nov. 9: 6:30 p.m., Savannah VVA Veterans Day Remembrance, Emmet Park, Bay Street, Savannah
- Tuesday, Nov. 11 9 a.m., Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony in Beaufort, SC, 1601 Boundary Street
- 9 a.m., Annual Claxton High School Veterans Day Ceremony, 102 N. Clark Street, Claxton, Ga.
- 9:30 a.m., Tattnall County High School, Tattnall County High School, #1 Battle Creek Warrior Blvd., Reidsville, Ga.
- 10 a.m., Veterans Council of Chatham County Veterans Day Parade, parade begins at Forsyth Park, Savannah, Ga.
- 10 a.m., Annual Sun City Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, Pinckney Hall, Sun City, SC
- 10:30 a.m., Hilton Head Island Veterans Day, Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Land, HHI, SC
- 11 a.m., Hinesville VFW Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, 931 GA Hwy 196 West, Hinesville, Ga.
- 11 a.m., Annual City of Richmond Hill Veterans Day Ceremony, JF Gregory Park, Cedar Street, Richmond Hill, Ga.
- 3 p.m., Annual Liberty County Veterans Day Parade, Main Street, Hinesville, Ga.
- 7 p.m., Annual Chatham County Veterans Banquet, Thunderbolt, Ga.
- Thursday, Nov. 13: 11 a.m., Skidaway Island Veterans Day, 95 Skidaway Island Park Road, Savannah, Ga.
- Saturday, Nov. 15: 1 p.m., Tybee Island Salute to Heroes Parade, 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island.
- Sunday, Nov. 16: 4 p.m., Massing of the Colors, Savannah Christian Church, 9150 Old Montgomery Rd, Savannah
STEWART ENERGY PLANT OUTAGES, Thursday & Nov. 10:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of Public Works conducts scheduled energy plant outage, noon-5 p.m., Thursday, and Nov. 10 at Fort Stewart. Buildings affected are buildings 212, 213, 215, 216, 218, 501, 503, 504, 514, 515, 516, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 712, 713, 714, 715, 717, 719, 720 and 810. The outages are necessary to repair and replace critical valves. These buildings will be without hot water for up to 3 days. For more information, contact Randy Parks at 912-767-1676.
DRM CLOSURE, Friday:
The Directorate of Resource Management will be closed all day for Organizational Day. This closure affects all DRM activities including Budget, Civilian Pay, and Manpower. All business will resume Nov. 10. For more information, call (912) 767-4662.
Fort Stewart, Office of Staff Judge Advocate, Client
Services Office and HAAF Legal Assistance Office will be closed on Monday, Nov. 10 and 11, due to the Division Training
Holiday and Veteran’s Day.
ARMY MEDICINE OFFERS HELPFUL FACTS AND TIPS: Community members are invited to check out some of the great information shared on the Army Medicine Facebook at www.facebook.com/OfficialArmyMedicine and www.health.mil/ebola for facts about Ebola.
WICCAN/PAGAN SERVICES BEGIN, Fridays:
The Religious Support Office will begin conducting Wiccan/Pagan Services every Friday at 4 p.m. at Heritage Chapel, building T-85, Lindquist Avenue on Fort Stewart. The services will be led by SSG Joshua Dery, the Distinguished Faith Group Leader for Wiccan/Pagan. For more information or concerns, contact SSG Dery at (912) 532-3104.
ACAP EMPLOYER DAYS, November:
Fort Stewart Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (formerly called ACAP) Upcoming Employer Days. Tuesday, Georgia State Prison, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., looking to hire Correctional Officers immediately; Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wyotech is looking for Military Admin Reps, High School Reps & anyone interested in continuing a career as a Diesel, Auto, Motorcycle, Marine or Collision/Refinishing Tech; Audi has a program called Vet to Tech, visit www.audivets.com for more information; and Nov. 19, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Georgia Driving Academy looking to hire drivers for many companies. If you would like to register for these events please call Michelle Gaines at 912-767-6797.
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NOVEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
HAAF CIF TEMPORARY CLOSURE, Nov. 10:
The Hunter Army Airfield Central Issue Facility (CIF) will be closed on Nov. 10 to conduct annual inventory and will re-open on Nov. 12. POC for additional information is Mr. Ray Hamilton at (912) 435-0123.
STEWART CIF TEMPORARY CLOSURE, Nov. 10-14:
The Fort Stewart Central Issue Facility (CIF) will be closed Nov. 10-14 to conduct annual inventory and will reopen on Nov. 17. HAAF CIF will be open Nov. 12–14 to accommodate emergency requirements. POC for additional information is Mr. Ray Hamilton at (912) 435-0123.
CYBER SECURITY CLASS FOR SOLDIERS & FAMILY MEMBERS, Nov. 12-14:
Second Regional Cyber Center-Western Hemisphere (2RCC-WH, formerly known as RCERT), will host a Cybersecurity 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 on Nov. 12 at Woodruff Theater, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for 1ABCT and 188th Inf; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 2ABCT and 3SB; at Moon Theater, 1-2:30 p.m. for DHHB, 3ABCT, and 3CAB; 3-4:30 p.m. for 4IBCT. Other classes are Nov. 13 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for Divarty, 92nd Engineers, 82nd CAB, and 83rd CBRN at Woodruff Theater; senior leaders 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Post Chapel; and on Nov. 14 privileged level users/S6s 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Woodruff Theater. For more info on the Family class, call 435-9912. For other classes, call your S6 or S3.
FALL HISTORIC SITE AND CEMETERY VISIT, Nov. 13: The semi-annual Fort Stewart Historic Communities Council meeting and Fall Cemetery visit is scheduled for Nov. 13 and will visit sites in Evans County. Stops include the former Glisson Pond S...tore, Durrence, Z.R. Moody, Salem, and Jerusalem Cemeteries. Space is limited so reservations are required. The bus leaves Pass and Permit at 9 a.m. For more information or reservations, call 435-9872
USA FORT STEWART MEDDAC 5K GLOW RUN/WALK, Nov. 14:
MARNE CHAPTER OF THE ROCKS, INC MEET, Nov 14:
The Marne Chapter of The Rocks, Inc. at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, GA will hold an interest meeting 2 p.m. Nov. 14 in Building 705 (1ABCT Classroom) on Fort Stewart. For more information, contact Cpt. Carroll, Sidney (Chapter President) 912-435-5676 sidney.carroll.mil@mail.mil.
ACS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING, Nov. 19 and 20:
ACS will offer Instructor Training 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 and 9 a.m. to Noon Nov. 20 at ACS,
Bldg 87. The course covers topics on how to
be an effective instructor, platform skills, the adult learner, methods of
instruction, and more. Learn a new skill
or brush up on one you already have.
Upon completion of this training you may be eligible to become an Army Family Team Building Instructor. The class requires both days. Call Becky Sellars at 767-3863 for more.
MARNE DIVISION BALL, Nov. 21:
Come celebrate the 3rd Infantry Division’s 97th Birthday at beautiful Jekyll Island. The Division Ball is at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, Nov. 21 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.
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.
OPERATION HOMEFRONT HOLIDAY TOY DISTRIBUTION, Dec. 4:
To receive one free toy per child, Soldiers E1-E6 must register at www.operationhomefront.net. Distribution is Dec. 4 at Club Stewart from noon-6 p.m. Sponsors are Dollar Tree stores, Wal-Mart and Veterans United Foundation. Last year, this nationwide program distributed millions of toys. For more information, call 912-767-4047.
ACS ONLINE KEY CALLER TRAINING:
ACS is proud to announce that On-line Key Caller Training is now available. Visit the Team Stewart website, go to the ACS Deployment Readiness page and look for the bright yellow banner: <http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=ACS&p=Deployment%20Readiness>. For questions please call (912) 767-1257.
FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, November:
Legion (Bldg 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Raider (Bldg 642, 1312 William H. Wilson Ave) Wheelhorse (Bldg 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), and Vanguard (Bldg 8439, Vanguard Road) DFACs will be open for weekday breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, Monday - Friday. Weekend/holiday hours begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday Nov. 10–11 and Nov. 27–28, the weekend designated DFACs begins with supper Friday and Nov. 26). Dining Facility information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage at: http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC <http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC> <http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC <http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC>. For questions please contact 912-767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at 912-767-4991.
FS WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC:
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are Legion and Vanguard DFACs. Vanguard DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal Nov. 26 and will reopen with the breakfast meal Nov. 30. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday Nov. 10–11 and Nov. 27-28, the weekend designated DFACs begins with supper on Friday and Nov. 26). Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
FS WEEKDAY MEAL HOURS:
The Fort Stewart Weekday Meal hours are Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday Breakfast hours are; Legion 6-8 a.m.; Raider 5-6:30 a.m.; Wheelhorse 5-6:30 a.m.; and Vanguard 7:30-9 a.m.; Lunch and Dinner Meal Hours for all DFAC's on Thursday are; Lunch from Noon to 1:30 p.m.; and Dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday Dinner Meal hours are 4-5:30 p.m.
HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, November:
HAAF Consolidated DFAC (Bldg 110, 89 William Barksdale Cir) Weekday Meal Hours are Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Friday Meal Hours are breakfast 6:30-7 a.m. & 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Weekend and Holiday Meal Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
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FMWR NEWS
BISTRO NIGHT AT CLUB STEWART, Friday (Nov. 7):
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE SHOOT, Nov. 15:
HUNTER TURKEY TROT FUN RUN, Nov. 15:
SKIES UNLIMITED TO HOST YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINICS:
EMERALD PRINCESS CASINO CRUISE SHIP TRIP, Nov. 22:
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:
2014-2015 COMPANY-LEVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UP BEGINS:
2014/2015 FALL BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING SIGN-UPS AT HUNTER:
2014/2015 FALL BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING SIGN-UPS AT STEWART:
FUN IN THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS TRIP, Jan. 16-18, 2015:
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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.)
PAWS IN THE PARK FALL FESTIVAL, Saturday:
Bring your dog out for a day of fun Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Henderson Park in Richmond Hill. The event will include a 3K, 1/2 mile fun run/walk, contests, vendor booths, bobbing for hotdogs, micro-chipping and grooming services along with other entertainment. Free attendance, race registration $25 (includes t-shirt, dog bandana and goodie bag). Register for the race, as a volunteer or vendor by going to the Bryan County Bark Park website at www.bryancountybarkpark.comor emailing bryan@bryancountybarkpark.com for more information.
DIABETES AWARENESS DAY, Saturday:
Come out for some family fun Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Long County Recreation Department. Event includes a 5K run/walk, Cross-fit competition, motorcycle dice run, chili cook-off, health screenings, vendors, bounce house, pony rides, door prizes, and live bands. Attendance is free. 5K registration is $25 (includes t-shirt). All proceeds to the American Diabetes Association. For more information you can call Walt Pelton @ 912-656-6289 or email wpelton727@gmail.com.
EQUESTRIAN SALUTE TO VETERANS, Nov. 11:
There is an event being held by Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center, which serves both children with disabilities and soldiers, in Springfield on Veteran's Day. There will be a showing of the documentary "Riding My Way Back", with finger food, silent auction and Q&A session about therapeutic services available to soldiers and in general. The event is from 7-9 p.m. at the Mars Theater in Springfield, Ga. The website information can be found at http://www.ridingmywayback.com/#welcome. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased athttp://marstheatre.com/. For more information, call 912-315-2529.
COMPLIMENTARY MARRIAGE CONFERENCE, Nov. 14 & 15:
Marriage Maneuvers-A complimentary marriage conference as a “Thank You” to our local military communities. Sponsored by the Barnabas Center for Counseling, this conference will be held Nov. 14-15 at the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Rd. Savannah. Topics will include communication, conflict resolution, parenting, reintegration, affair-proofing, and much more! This event is designed to strengthen your marriage and to enjoy the weekend with your spouse. Please make childcare arrangements for your children. Schedule: Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m.-noon. There will be a dinner from 6-7 p.m. Nov. 14. Please sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA5A822A7F85marriage. You may call the Barnabas Center at 912-352-7638 for more information.
TYBEE SALUTES HEROES 2014, Nov. 14-16:
Tybee Island,
Georgia and the American Legion Tybee Post #154 hosts its inaugural island-wide
Tybee Salutes Heroes 2014, a fun-filled weekend for active and retired military
families on Nov. 14-16. Active and
retired military personnel are invited to bring their families for a relaxing
weekend of activities on Tybee Island. Weekend highlights include
family-friendly events at the American Legion and the Tybee Salutes Heroes
Parade on Saturday, Nov. 15. For more
information visit http://visittybee.com/tybee-salutes-heroes/.
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED:
Volunteer Basketball Coaches are needed to help with ages 3-12 at the Liberty County Armed Forces YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive in Hinesville. The season will run from January 3-February 21. For more information, call 912-368-9622 or emailBrittni.johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.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.