Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Marne Message for Wednesday, November 26, 2014

TODAY/THIS WEEK

TRAFFIC NOTICE, Nov. 27-28:  
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield will have limit gate access tomorrow and Friday, Nov. 27-28 due to Federal and Training Holidays.  Gates 2, 3, 7 and 7C will be closed at Fort Stewart; as well as Wilson Gate on Hunter.  Have a safe Holiday. 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS, through Dec. 3:
Club Stewart is hiring cooks and bartenders.  The salary is $9.68-$11.32/per hour. These positions are posted from Thursday - Dec. 3. For information or to apply for the position see vacancy announcement number SCNAFDW141270015 at www.usajobs.gov. For more information, call 912-767-9543.

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.

DRM CLOSURE, Friday:
The Directorate of Resource Management will be closed Nov. 28 Nov in observance of Thanksgiving.  This closure affects all DRM activities including Budget, Civilian Pay, and Manpower.  All business will resume Monday.  For more information, call (912) 767-4662.

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 Monday 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, Wednesday:
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.

ROCKS MEETING, Dec. 12:
Marne Chapter of the Rocks Inc. next meeting is 2 p.m., Dec. 12 at building 705 in the 1ABCT classroom. For more information, call 912-435-5676 or email Sidney.caroll.mil@mail.mil.

CHAPEL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
No Wiccan service Friday at Heritage chapel (service will resume Dec. 5). Immaculate Conception Mass, Dec. 8, 11:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., Main Post Chapel; Christmas Eve Vigil Mass, 6 p.m., Main Post Chapel; Christmas Eve Ecumenical Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., Main Post Chapel; Christmas Day Mass, 10 a.m., Main Post Chapel; Christmas Day Mass, 11 a.m., Hunter Chapel; New Year’s Day Mass, 10 a.m., Main Post Chapel; New Year’s Day Mass, 11a.m., Hunter Chapel; Gospel Watch Night Service, Dec. 31, 10 p.m., Main Post Chapel. For more information, call 912-332-3658.

RECYCLE INFORMATION:
In FY14, Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield together recycled 247,880 pounds of plastic.  This equates to approximately 123 tons of plastic not going to our landfill. It is amazing what we can do when we all work together! By continuing to work together we will meet our goal and reduce solid waste by 50 percent by 2015. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! For more information please call 912-767-6573/5729.

FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, December:
Legion (building 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Raider (building 642, 1312 William H. Wilson Ave) Thunder Café (building 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), and Vanguard (building 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 on Dec. 24–26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2, the weekend designated DFACs begins with supper on Dec. 23 and 30.  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. For questions please contact 767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at 767-4991. The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us.

FS WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC:
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are Thunder Café and Vanguard DFACs.  Vanguard DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal Dec. 24 and will reopen with the breakfast meal Dec. 29.  Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday Dec. 24–26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2, the weekend designated DFACs begins with supper Dec. 23 and 30).  Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m. The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us.

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.; Thunder Café 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.  The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us.

HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, December:
HAAF Consolidated DFAC (building 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. The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us.

TAX CENTERS FOR FORT STEWART AND HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, Jan. 29:
Tax season is almost here! The Marne Tax Centers at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will be open Jan. 29-April 30. Tax Preparers will be available to assist Solders, Family Members, and Retirees from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Full service assistance for walk-in or drop-off returns. Please bring military IDs and Social Security Cards, all statements of income (i.e., W-2 forms and 1099 forms), rental property documents, mortgage interest statements, etc. For more information, please call the Fort Stewart Tax Center at (912) 767-1040 or the Hunter Army Airfield Tax Center at (912) 315-3675.

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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:
(Thursday-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, Monday:
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 Monday, 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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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.