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.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Marne Message for Monday, November 24, 2014

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.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Marne Message for Thursday, November 20, 2014

TODAY/THIS WEEK

DES CLOSURE, Today & Friday:
The Directorate of Emergency Services Police Records Section, building 283 (police reports, tickets, BARS, accident reports) will be closed today and Friday for training.  Personnel with questions or requesting additional information may contact James Chesser at 912-767-6328.

HAAF ASAP TRAINING CANCELLED, Friday:
The 1st quarter FY15 HAAF ASAP Prescription Drug Training scheduled on Friday has been canceled. The training will be rescheduled for a later date. For more information, call 912-315-5592.

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, Monday:
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 today. 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

FINAL DAYS FOR ORDERING THANKSGIVING MEALS TO GO FROM CLUB STEWART:
There’s still time to order your to-go Thanksgiving dinner from Club Stewart. Orders will be accepted through Friday. The last day for pickup is Wednesday. 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.

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>.

"TURKEY EGG HUNT" AT CORKAN, Dec. 1:
Turkeys have escaped the table and left some eggs in the area of Cypress Creek Adventure Golf, building 448. Kids (ages 0-5) are invited to come out and hunt for the missing eggs while having fun, searching high and low. The egg hunt is free and starts promptly at 10 a.m. Dec. 1. For more information, call 912-767-4273.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT STEWART, Dec. 4:
The Christmas tree outside Club Stewart will come to life 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 AT HUNTER, Dec. 5:       
See the Christmas tree outside Hunter Club, building 6015, come to life at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, starting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5. There’s no charge. 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 Claus available for pictures, so bring your cameras. For more information, call 912-767-6212.
 
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.

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.)

W4WW POKER RUN, Saturday:
Community Members are invited to the Wreaths for Warriors Walk (W4WW) Poker Run Saturday.  Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Savannah Harley Davidson off Highway exit 94 on I-95.  For more information about the run, visit http://tinyurl.com/oppfdkx, or contact Savannah HD, 912-925-0005.

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.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Marne Message for Monday, November 17, 2014

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.