TODAY/THIS WEEK
TRAFFIC WARNING:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Fort Stewart as road
construction is planned for East 6th Street for traffic between Harmon Avenue
and East Bultman, until May 26. In addition road
construction will close East 16th Street from Troop Avenue to Harmon
Avenue. The road will be closed from 6
a.m. March 17 until May 29. Detour signs
and traffic control devices will be displayed for the duration of the
closures. Motorist are encouraged to
avoid this area to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in
traffic patterns. For more information
call DPW at 767-3269.
VETERANS PARKWAY TRAFFIC ALERT, Ongoing:
Utility work along Veterans Parkway will require partial
lane closures through March 19 for the removal of old utilities from under the
roadway. Motorists could experience
delays and should use extra caution in this area. The POC for this action is Mr. Matt Bolen
(DPW Project Manager) at 912-767-7898.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR VETERANS PARKWAY AND WILSON AVENUE,
March 17-20:
Utility relocation work will take place at the
intersection of Veterans Parkway and Wilson Avenue from March 17-20 for the
removal of old water and sewer lines. A
portion of the intersection and roadway will be restricted to one lane. Motorists are advised to use extra caution in
this area. The POC for this action is
Mr. Matt Bolen (DPW Project Manager) at 912-767-7898.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS, Mar. 20:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Mar. 20 from 9-10 a.m. at the Fort Stewart
Education Center Auditorium. A make-up session will be held Mar. 25 from 9-10
a.m. in the Garrison Conference Room, Bldg. 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, 767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.
BLOOD DRIVE, March 20:
Share Life, Give Blood. Red Cross
is conducting a blood drive next Friday at Newman Gym, sponsored by Fort
Stewart. Register to donate online
at: www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: Dogface. Not sure if you can
give blood? Go to: www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements IAW the Collective Bargaining Agreement
(Article 27, Section 37), employees are allotted time off for donating blood.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-HAAF, Mar. 19 and
Mar. 26:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Mar. 19 from 1-2 p.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg.
1286. A make-up session will be held
Mar. 26 from 9-10 a.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg. 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, 767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.
ACS EFMP EASTER EGG HUNT, April 2: Exceptional Family
Member Program Easter Egg hunt April 2 at the EFMP playground located next to
the PX. The time of the event is 5-7 p.m. EFMP Children from ages 3-5 and 6-10.
We will have plenty of eggs, balloons and loads of fun. Please call to register
at (912) 767-5058.
3RD BRIGADE CSM COR, April 9: Community Members are
invited to the 3RD Brigade, 3rd ID Command Sergeant Major Change of
Responsibility 10 a.m. April 9 at Building 4, McGinnis-Wickam Hall and Marshall
Auditorium (RM 1600) on Fort Benning.
RSVP at https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=234884&k=006246017353
by April 3.
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MARCH/OTHER HEADLINES
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF, Through May 15:
Army Emergency Relief – Making a Difference. The AER
campaign runs from March 1 through May 15 with the goal of creating greater
awareness of the benefits of AER as well as providing Soldiers the opportunity
to donate to their fellow Soldiers. For more information please contact Mr.
Frederick Sledge: (912) 767- 5065 for
Fort Stewart and Ms. Jeanie Smith: (912)
315-6816 for HAAF.
MATRI-MONEY: MONEY
AND MARRIAGE, March 20: FREE class
conducted by the Military Family Life Consultants. This class will be held at Winn ACH in the
Patriot Auditorium from 12:00-1:00pm on Friday, March 20. To register for this class, please email your
first and last name to Richele.L.Martinez.civ@mail.mil NLT 19 March.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS Monday March 30:
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
usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil by COB
Thursday March 26. 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)
NEW VISITOR CONTROL CENTER HOURS:
April 1 - 30 the Directorate of Emergency Services will
close the Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Visitor Control Centers between
the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. This
measure is being taken to help the Garrison's ability to determine future
planning efforts of our Access Control and Visitor Control Measures. All visitors who have a valid pass or Common
Access Card / Military ID to access post unescorted will be able to access post
as normal. Visitors who do not have a
valid pass or Common Access Card / Military ID will not be granted unescorted
access to the installation and will be required to have a valid Common Access
Card / Military ID holder physically meet them at Gate 1 (FS) or the Montgomery
Gate (HAAF) for access. The valid ID
Holder will be the visitor's "Sponsor" while on the
installation. Once the sponsor meets
their guest at the gate they will be allowed to follow their sponsor in their
vehicle to their final destination. Visitors
will be logged onto post once the sponsor arrives at the gate. The Sponsor will be responsible and held
accountable to maintain positive control of those they escort on and off the
installation. Sponsors are also
responsible for the personal conduct of their visitors. Only valid Sponsors 18 and older will be
allow to sponsor Guests/Visitors during this time period. Up to five visitors will be allowed per
sponsor. Sponsors who fail to obey this directive could lose the privilege of
sponsoring future guests or visitors.
Your cooperation and patience is requested during this time period. For questions or concerns relating to this
Test Phase please contact Art Weston, Chief of Physical Security at (912)
767-1183
STATE OF THE GARRISON, Apr. 14 and Apr. 16:
Col. Kevin Gregory, US Army Garrison Fort Stewart-Hunter
Army Airfield Garrison Commander, will conduct the bi-annual Fort Stewart State
of the Garrison, Tues. Apr. 14, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Main Post Chapel. Lt. Col. Will Bowman, Garrison Commander, Hunter
Army Airfield, will conduct the Hunter State of the Garrison Thurs., Apr. 16, 1
to 3 p.m., at the Hunter Chapel. Topics
include IMCOM CG priorities, Leadership change, Things We Are Proud Of, What's
Next, Resources, and Awards. The State
of the Garrison is a bi-annual event to share information with the workforce,
and are open to all Garrison employees.
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FMWR NEWS
SCRATCH BOWLING TOURNAMENT AT MARNE BOWLING CENTER,
Saturday (March 21):
Bowl for a top prize of up to $800 (based on 60 entries)
in the Scratch Bowling Tournament at Marne Bowling Center starting at 2 p.m.
Saturday. The cost to enter is $60 per person ($50 to the prize fund). Each
participant will bowl five games and the finals will be stepladder format. For
more information, call 912-767-4866.
BATTLE OF ARMSTRONG STATE, HUNTER INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL
CHAMPIONS AT TOMINAC, March 24:
Watch the intramural basketball champions of Armstrong
State University and Hunter Army Airfield clash at 7 p.m. March 24 at Tominac
Fitness Center, Hunter. There’s no charge. For more information, call
912-767-8238.
EXTREME COLOR RUN AT HOLBROOK POND RECREATION AREA, March
28:
Registration is under way at Stewart/Hunter Leisure
Travel Offices or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Stewartrectrac.html
for the Extreme Color Run at 9 a.m. March 28. The untimed event will take
runners approximately five kilometers through Holbrook’s campground and tank
trails. The runners will be “colored” as they pass different color stations the
length of the run. Registration is $30 per person. The fee is $40 at sign-up
table on day of event. Volunteers are needed to help prepare for the run and to
help make it a success. To volunteer, or for more information, call
912-767-2515.
APRIL FOOL’S DAY GOLF AT HUNTER, April 1:
Unbelievable as it may sound, this is no joke: Play
Hunter Golf Course for just $10 on April 1.
Cost covers greens fee and golf car. For more information, call
912-315-9115.
SPRING CARNIVAL AT WALKER FIELD, April 2-5:
A Family carnival, featuring at least 19 major, super and
children’s rides, plus skill games, is coming to Walker Field at Fort Stewart
Thursday, April 2, through Sunday, April 5. Fees for rides will range from 3 or
4 tickets per ride. Tickets will cost $1 each.
Save money by purchasing ride tickets in quantity. Arm bands, covering
unlimited rides for the night, also will be available at reduced prices. Food
and games will be individually priced. No outside coolers or food permitted.
Carnival hours are 5-10 p.m. April 2; 5 p.m. until midnight on April 3; noon
until midnight April 4 and 1-10 p.m. on April 5. For more information, call
912-767-6212.
UNIVERSAL SPRING BREAK TRIP WITH LEISURE TRAVEL, April
3-5:
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend at Universal Studios in
Orlando. The cost is $350 for hotel, with free breakfast and transportation.
Sign-up is under way and ends March 22. Utilize the “buy one day get two days
free” offer of $136 for adults and kids $129. Tickets are sold separately. For
more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
EASTER BRUNCH AT CLUB STEWART, April 5:
Enjoy Southern breakfast favorites, a carving station
featuring a rosemary and garlic pork crown roast and other entrees, side dishes
and desserts during the Easter Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. April 5 at
Club Stewart. Advance tickets, available at the club, are $14.95 for adults and
$6.95 kids 10 and under. Advance prices end April 2. Prices at the door are $17.95 for adults and
$7.95 for kids. Children ages 0-2 are free. For more information, call
912-767-4717.
KIDS BOWL FREE ALL DAY AT MARNE LANES, April 7:
Kids 18 years old and younger can bowl two games free at
any time during Spring Break Tuesday at Marne Bowling Center. Free offer does
not include shoe rental. For more information, call 912-767-4866.
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