TODAY/THIS WEEK
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS, through Wednesday:
Club Stewart is hiring cooks and bartenders. The salary is $9.68-$11.32/per hour. These
positions are posted through Thursday. For information or to apply for the
position see vacancy announcement number SCNAFDW141270015 at www.usajobs.gov.
For more information, call 912-767-9543.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS, Today &
Friday:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF today from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Friday 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, Dec. 8:
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, Friday:
The 3rd ID Office of the Inspector General will be closed
Friday. 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.
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DECEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
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:
Wiccan service Fridays at Heritage chapel. 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.
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.
ADDICTION RECOVERY GROUP, Tuesdays:
A 12-step addiction recovery group begins meets at 5:30
p.m. Tuesdays in the Winn Hospital Chapel.
This is a faith-based program sponsored by the hospital's Unit Ministry
Team (UMT. The group is confidential and free and open to everyone. Caring leaders provide facilitation. Get more information at
https://addictionrecovery.lds.org <https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/> or
call the UMT at (912) 435-6661.
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FORT STEWART SPOUSE ONE OF SIX OPERATION RISING STAR
FINALISTS:
Celeste Betton, wife of Staff Sgt. Kevin L. Betton Jr., a
Fort Stewart Chaplain’s Assistant, is one of six finalists who will compete in
the Army-wide Operation Rising Star competition. Finals week is scheduled for
Saturday-Dec. 12 at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre, home of Army Entertainment.
Shows are recorded with a live audience Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 and 12. The finals
can be viewed at www.OpRisingStar.com, Sunday, Dec. 9 and 11, beginning at 9
a.m. (CT), each day. Viewers will have 24 hours to vote for their favorite
performers after each round. The winner will be revealed Dec. 13, at
www.OpRisingStar.com., where the contest rules also are posted. Mrs. Betton won
top prize in the Stewart/Hunter competition to advance to the finals. She is
featured in a story scheduled to appear in the Dec. 4 issue of the Frontline
newspaper.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT STEWART, Thursday:
The Christmas tree outside Club Stewart will come to life
at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. 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, Friday:
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. Friday. 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.
BOSS CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW AT HUNTER, Saturday:
BOSS will present a Car, Truck & Bike Show on
Saturday (Dec. 6) in the Hunter Army Airfield PX parking lot. The event is free
and open to the public. Bike categories will be overall, cruiser and sport.
Car/truck categories will be classic, new muscle, new import (2005 plus) old
import, best truck/SUV, best overall, and most modified. Contestants may
register at 10 a.m. on the day of the event. The cost is $20 per vehicle and
$10 per bike. Voting begins at 1:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony will be at
3:15 p.m. For more information, call 912-571-0688.
TREES FOR TROOPS DISTRIBUTION AT STEWART, Saturday:
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. Saturday 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, Saturday:
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 Saturday. 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, Sunday:
Enjoy a brunch with Santa Sunday 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,
Sunday & Dec. 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. Sunday 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.
HO HO HO HOLBROOK HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, Dec. 11-13:
Holbrook Pond Recreation Area will glow with Christmas
lights and illuminated decorations that will delight children and adults alike
during the Ho Ho Holbrook Festival of Lights event from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-13. The event has all the ingredients
for great Family fun: roasting marshmallows and making s’mores, time for the
children to share their Christmas wishes and have their photos taken with Santa
and Mrs. Claus, holiday scenes that light up the campground area trail for the
15 to 20-minute hayrides, the Kiddie Train, gifts and treats for sale at the
new Kringle Market, and much more. The cost is just $8 per car on Thursday and
$10 per car Friday and Saturday. Cash only,
please. Can’t be there for the Ho Ho Holbrook Festival of Lights? Motorists are
welcome to ride through the Holbrook area at no charge and see the decorations
from Dec. 14-26 during the hours of 6-9:30 p.m.
HUNTER TURKEY SHOOT, Dec. 11:
Turkey Shoot scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at Hunter Skeet
& Trap Range, building 8250 (off S. Perimeter Road) is open to all. Winner
receives a $20 gift certificate. Only factory issued shotguns with no scopes
and no rest allowed. Shotguns are available and shotgun shells provided. Cost
is $3 per shot. For more information, call 912-315-9554.
FMWR HOLIDAY HOURS, CLOSINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE:
The Christmas and New Year’s Holiday closures and change
of hours of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities are available by
going to the following links: Fort Stewart FMWR Facility Holiday Hours-
http://www.stewartmwr.com <http://www.stewartmwr.com>; Hunter FMWR Facility Holiday Hours-
http://www.huntermwr.com <http://www.huntermwr.com>.
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).