200 BLOCK REPAIR WORK, Today (March 2):
Repair work will continue on the high temperature steam
line rupture in the 200 Block near the vicinity of Facility 412, Troop
Clinic. Facilities affected in that area
are the following: 206, 207, 208, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 223, 224,
225 and 228. Listed facilities will lose
their hot water and facility heating capacities for the duration of the
repair. Repairs will begin again at 7:30
a.m. March 2 and will continue until complete.
Make all precautions to keep doors shut to limit heat loss in the
facilities during this time frame.
POC
for additional information is Jeff Poulin at 767-4585.
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF, March-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.
EARN CREDITS WITH MARCH EDUCATIONAL KICKOFF, Today:
March is Traumatic Brain Awareness Month and the
Stewart-Hunter Medical Activity Commands begins recognition with a TBI
Educational Forum, which provides continuing education credits. This free
Webinar-forum is scheduled 1-3 p.m., Today, March 2 at Winn Army Community
Hospital in the Patriot Auditorium to persons who actively provide
TBI/psychological care to active duty Service members, Reservists, National
Guardsmen, military veterans and/or their families. Light refreshments will be
served. Persons must register to receive the credits by contacting Kim Whyte at
kim.l.whyte.civ@mail.mil or legregory.j.dykes.civ@mail.mil, or by calling
912.435.7372.
NEW SOLDIER FINANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS, Today:
Effective Today, Monday March 2, there are new Solider
Finance customer Service Hours - 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays; Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Closed Daily for lunch noon to 1 p.m.; and closed all
DONSAs and Training Holidays.
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.
CEASARSTONE VISITS SFL PROGRAM, March 4:
Ceasarstone will be at the Soldier for Life Transition
Assistance Program (976 William H Wilson Ave, Bldg 621 and Room 215C) on 1-5
p.m. March 4. They will conduct interviews on the spot bring your resume and
dress for success. If you would like to
register for this event please call 912-767-6797 or email Michelle Gaines at
michelle.y.gaines.ctr@mail.mil.
SFL-TAP (ACAP) EMPLOYER DAYS, Ongoing:
The Fort Stewart Soldier for Life Transition Assistance
Program (formerly called ACAP) conducts Employer Days, Comcar Industries, 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 2; BSNF Virtual from 9:30-1030 on March 5; Caesarstone
visits and will conduct interview on the spot March 4 from 1-5 p.m. The Georgia State Prison visits 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. March 10; and Schneider is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11. G&P Trucking Company sets up 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. March 24. Comcar Industries returns
March 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Georgia
State Prison returns April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lastly, Schneider returns April 24 from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call
912-767-6797 or email michelle.y.gaines.ctr@mail.mil.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS, Mar. 5 and
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. 5 from 1-2 p.m. and 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
HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS:
The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held March 05
at 9 a.m. in Fire Station Number 2 Building 1295. All attendees are asked to
bring a unit appointment letter stating they are the assigned fire warden for
their unit/location with building number identified. For more information
please call 315-2009.
RED CROSS SPAGHETTI DINNER, Mar. 6:
Get Carb loaded and ready for the Run for Red 5K at the
Red Cross Spaghetti Dinner, Friday, Mar. 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Victory
Chapel, Bldg. 2125, 374 Warrior Rd.
Invite your supporters, and pre-register for the 5K. The event is planned and executed together
with Club Beyond, which will receive the proceeds of the event. They will be
used as funds for military children to go to summer camp. Donations accepted. For more information contact Phil Parsons,
Club Beyond, email: pparsons@clubbeyond.org, 912-683-1793, or Jaime Waterbury,
Red Cross, 912-767-2197.
RUN FOR RED 5K, Mar. 7:
Registration for the run will be open until 7:30 a.m.
Runners can check in until shortly before the start. The run starts at 9 a.m. Top finishers will
receive a medal in their age group. Refreshments are available for all
participants. This is a Red Cross event supported by Club Beyond. All proceeds
will benefit the American Red Cross.
Call 912-767-2197 for more information.
The 2015 Community Needs Assessment Survey (CNAS) is
open! All community members, including
Soldiers, Family Members, DA Civilians, Contractors, and Retirees are
encouraged to take the survey. The CNAS
can be found at http://tinyurl.com/CNAS2015 .
All survey answers are anonymous and the results are used to determine
ways to improve the Fort Stewart and HAAF communities. For more information, contact Division Health
Promotion at 435-9959 or 435-0875.
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MARCH/OTHER HEADLINES
DENTAL CLINIC MANDATORY TRAINING, March 9:
Dental Clinic #6 closed all day March 9 Feb for mandatory
training --- Dental Clinic #6 will see sick call only from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH OBSERVED, March 11:
Community Members are invited to The 3rd Infantry
Division 2015 Women’s History Month Observance Hosted by 4 IBCT, 11:30 to 12:30
March 11 at Club Stewart in the Main Ballroom on Fort Stewart. The Guest speaker is LTC Beth Behn. For more
information call SFC Kenneth Lockhard, 3 ID Equal Opportunity Advisor, at (912)
767-9265.
ASAP TRAINING, March 11:
Quarterly Substance Abuse training will be conducted at
the Education Center on March 11 in the Auditorium from 9-10 a.m., 10:10-11
a.m., 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., 1-2 p.m. and 2:15-3:15 p.m.. Per AR 600-85, Army Substance Abuse Program,
Chapter 2-19, paragraph b, Soldiers and civilians are required to receive
annual training to ensure awareness of the Army Substance Abuse Program. For more information, contact Lucinda
Johnson-Wallace, M.A., LAPC, CPP, Prevention Coordinator, at 767-1146.
GARRISON HAND RECIEPT TRAINING, March 12:
The Logistics
Readiness Center will provide Annual Garrison Hand Receipt/Command Supply
Discipline training to Garrison Hand Receipt Holders, CDSP Monitors, and Credit
Card Approving Officials on 12 March from 1-3 p.m. at Building 1065, in the
upstairs classroom. This training is an
annual FY training requirement and seating is limited. For additional information or to reserve a
seat, please contact Amanda Holmes at 435-0179.
ROCKS INC MEETING, March 13:
The Marne Chapter of The Rocks, Inc. will hold a
financial planning meeting 2 p.m. March 13 at building 705 in the 1ABCT
Classroom on Fort Stewart. For more
information, call Maj. Christopher Wells, Chapter Vive-President, at
912-435-1524 or email christopher.m.wells6.mil@mail.mil.
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.
MATRI-MONEY: MONEY AND MARRIAGE, Mar. 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 March 19.
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
STEWART/HUNTER POST-WIDE HOUSING GARAGE SALE REGISTRATION
BEGINS, Today:
Registration begins March 2 for the Great FMWR Post-Wide Housing
Garage Sale, scheduled April 25 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Stewart/Hunter. No charge
to register or sell. Registration ensures your site is on a map of sale sites
for potential buyers. Only residents of
post housing are eligible to sell, but everyone is invited to purchase at sales
throughout Stewart/Hunter post housing areas. Those interested in participating
should contact the Fort Stewart Sports Office at 912-767-8238 or at Hunter
Tominac Fitness Center at 912-315-2019.
COMPANY-LEVEL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UPS, Today-March 31:
Sign-ups for company-level volleyball league play begin
today (March 2) and continue until March 31. Play begins April 6. There is no
charge to compete. Companies interested in participating should submit a memo
to the Bennett Sports Complex at Stewart or Squires Sports Complex at Hunter.
For more information, call 912-767-8238 at Stewart or 912-315-4160 at Hunter.
HIRING FOR BARTENDER & Materials Handler, Ongoing:
Club Stewart is hiring Bartender. The salary is $9.68-$11.32/Per Hour. This position is posted until March 10. For information or to apply for the position
see vacancy announcement number SCNAFDW151335870 at www.usajobs.gov. In
addition, FMWR, Services Branch is hiring Materials Handler (MVO). The salary is $11.69-$113.63/Per Hour. This position is posted until March 12. For information or to apply for the position
see vacancy announcement number SCNAFDW151340942 at www.usajobs.gov.
HIRING FOR WAITER, Ongoing:
Club Stewart is hiring Waiter. The salary is $7.93-$9.25/Per Hour. This position is posted through March 23 with
a first cut-off date of 16 March. For information or to apply for the position
see vacancy announcement number SCNAFDW151335246SR at www.usajobs.gov.
YOUTH TRACK & FIELD REGISTRATION AT STEWART, Ongoing:
Boys and girls (ages 7-14) may register for track and field at Stewart until
March 13. Season begins in March and goes through May. Must be CYSS registered
with current sports physical to participate. Visit Parent Central Services,
building 438, (912-767-2312) or register online at
https:/webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/stewartcyms.html. The cost is $40 per
child. Volunteer coaches needed! Call 912-767-0315 or 912-767-5079 for more
information.
BISTRO THURSDAY AT CLUB STEWART, Thursday (March 5):
On the first Thursday of every month, Club Stewart
features a regional, national or themed cuisine from 5-8 p.m. in Thunder Run.
This Thursday, start your evening with a full salad bar, selection of 2-3
appetizers, several themed entree choices and a selection of desserts. Soft
beverages included. Bar service available. March theme is Irish dishes, April
is Italian cuisine and May is Latin Night. Cost $12.95 per adult and $6.95
children (ages 10 and under). For more information, call 912-767-4717.
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE SHOOT, Saturday (March 7):
A large
caliber rifle shoot is scheduled Saturday (March 7) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at SA
November range. The cost is $5 for a two-hour block. Targets provided and
shooting benches placed for use at each point. All weapons must re-registered
on the installation to fire at this range. Register weapons at Pass &
Permit from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Directions
to range: Off Gulick, take 15th Street to McFarland. Take right and follow
signs on FS RD 40 to FS RD 38. Go past Main Rail Head 1/2 mile and SA November
Range is on the right. For more information, call 912-767-4316.
SHAMROCK FAMILY FUN RUN AT HUNTER, Saturday (March 7):
Run or walk the 5K or 1.5-mile course along N. Perimeter
Road during Hunter’s non-competitive Shamrock Family Fun Run at 10 a.m.
Saturday (March 7). First 100 participants who sign up and complete the run
will receive a free T-shirt (ages 12 and older). Medals for kids (under age 12).
Starting point is Stephen Douglas/Perimeter Road. Clock will be set up for
those who want to check their times. For more information or to register, call
912-315-5078.
2015 TRAVEL SHOWS AT HUNTER, STEWART, March 10, 11:
Explore day trip, vacation and other leisure-time
opportunities the Hunter/Stewart communities and surrounding area have to
offer. The 2015 Travel Show will be at the Hunter Club on March 10 from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m. and at Corkan Family Fun Center, Fort Stewart, on March 11 from 10
a.m. until 2 p.m. There’s no charge. Get information about hotels, resorts,
amusement parks, festivals and more from representatives on hand. Door prizes
will be given away and you can register to win a prize worth $400 from Leisure
Travel. For more information, call 912-315-3674 (Hunter) or 912-767-2841
(Stewart).
POWERLIFTING & BENCH PRESS CHALLENGE AT STEWART,
March 14:
The Powerlifting & Bench Press Challenge will be held
at Newman Fitness Center on March 14. Contestants must be 16 or older to enter
and will be placed into one of 11 different weight classes (male and female).
USPF rules apply and lifting shirts allowed.
Awards to top three bench press and power lifters and each paying
participant receives a T-shirt. The fee is $25 per person. Weigh-in is 8:30
a.m. Challenge begins at 10 a.m., following 9:30 a.m. competition brief. For
more information, call 912-767-3031.
MARNE TRAIL BASS TOURNAMENT AT PINEVIEW LAKE, March 21:
The Marne Trail Bass Tournament, a catch-and-release
event, will be held at 6:30 a.m. March 21 at Pineview Lake on Fort Stewart.
Cash prizes are $250 for first-place (total weight, five-fish maximum per
person) and $100 for the largest bass. Door prizes awarded after weigh-in at 11
a.m. Fee is $25 for Active Duty Soldiers, Retirees and their Family Members and
youth (15 years old and younger). Cost is $35 for the civilian community.
Register at Stewart/Hunter Pass & Permit offices. For additional details,
call 912-435-8061 at Stewart or 912-315-5163 at Hunter.
VINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A LIVE RADIO PLAY DINNER THEATER AT
CLUB STEWART, March 20, 21:
Enjoy a three-course gourmet dinner and live performance
adaptations by MWR Community Theater of three early Alfred Hitchcock films
March 20 and 21. The stories come to life in the style of a 1940s radio
broadcast. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and shows begin at 7 p.m. both evenings at
Club Stewart. The cost is $25 per person in advance until March 19, and $30 at
the door. Buy advance tickets at Club Stewart, Stewart Lanes or online through
WebTrac. For more information, call 912-767-6212.
DAY OF OFFSHORE
FISHING WITH LEISURE TRAVEL, March 21:
Register until March 15 for a day of offshore fishing,
sailing out of Jekyll Island. The cost of $135 per person includes bait, tackle
and transportation. Participants must be 12 years old or older. Special BOSS
price of $70 per single Soldier. Keep what you catch if in season (limits set
by Fish and Wildlife). For more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and
912-315-3674 at Hunter.
EXTREME COLOR RUN AT HOLBROOK POND RECREATION AREA, March
28:
Registration is under way on Active.com 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.
Online registration is $30 per person until March 21. 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.
PARENT TO PARENT STORYTIME AT HAYS LIBRARY, Tuesdays in
March:
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) staff presents
library program for parents and children enrolled in MCEC to hear stories and
make related crafts 10 a.m. Tuesdays during March at George P. Hays Library,
building 411. No charge. For more information, call 912-767-2828 or visit the
library Facebook page.
BOOK BUDDY STORYTIME AT HAYS LIBRARY, Wednesdays in
March:
Children (ages 3-5) invited to come to the library to
read fairy tale themed stories and engage in learning activities at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays during March at George P. Hays Library, building 411. No
charge. For more information, call
912-767-2828 or visit the library Facebook page.
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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.) Coastal Happenings
READ ACROSS AMERICA WITH LIVE OAK LIBRARIES AND DR. SEUS,
March 2-10:
The Live Oak Public Libraries, www.liveoakpl.org, supports Read Across America with the Cat in the Hat at
various locations including the Bull Street Library 10:30 a.m. March 2; Rincon
Library 4 p.m.; the Port City Library March 3; the Springfield Library March 3
at 4 p.m.; the Hinesville Library March 4 at 10:30 a.m. Midway at 4 p.m. March
4; West Broad Library 11 a.m. March 5; Pooler at 4 p.m. March 5; Garden City at
10:30 a.m. March 5; Garden City 10:30
a.m. March 6; Southwest Chatham at 4 p.m. March 6; Islands Library 11:30 a.m.
March 9; Tybee 2 p.m. March 9; Thunderbolt 11 a.m. March 10; and the Oglethorpe
Mall Library 4 p.m. March 10. Learn more at their website.
DISC DOGATHON, Mar. 7 and 8:
Do you know that dogs can fly? The largest disc-dog
competition series in the world is coming to Whitemarsh Island, Georgia! It’s
the 2015 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championship Qualifier, Saturday and
Sunday, March 7th and 8th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Islands High School, 170
Whitemarsh Island Rd., Savannah, where athletic canines can be seen, literally,
jumping for joy. The event benefits Pets
for Vets, an organization that is dedicated to supporting veterans and
providing a second chance for shelter pets by rescuing, training, and pairing
them with America’s veterans who could benefit from a companion animal. Attendance is free of charge. For more
information on the schedule, please visit www.TailsSpin.com or call
912-656-5788.
St. PATRICK'S DAY IN SAVANNAH, March 14-17:
Savannah has published a list of activities for their St.
Patrick’s Day events at www.savannah.com/savannahs-st-patricks-day-celebration.
Parking and bus schedules are listed at
www.savannah.com/st-patricks-day-parking. Shuttles run from the Eastside at the
Island Towne Centre, Southside at the Savannah Mall or Westside shopping center
to downtown Savannah. The St. Patty’s shuttle passes cost $5 and can be
purchased at shuttle locations.
TARA FEIS, March 14:
Community Members are invited to this year’s Tara Feis
Irish Celebration Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Emmet Park (east end
of Bay Street) presented by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural
Affairs. The event is free and open to
the public. For information about the
2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, visit savannahga.gov/savstpat.
The Savannah State University Naval Reserve Officer
Training Corps Unit hosts the Marines the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony,
March 22 at 5 p.m. at the T.A. Wright Stadium on the campus of Savannah State
University; which is free and open to the public. The Battle Color Detachment (BCD) is based
out of historic Marine Barracks Washington, DC and is comprised of the US
Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, The US Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and
the Official US Marine Corps Color Guard.
The BCD acts as the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Ceremonial Maneuver
Element and showcases the pride, precision and esprit de corps of the Marines
to audiences around the world. Featured
is their 'Music in Motion' drill program by the Drum & Bugle Corps, the
Silent Drill program by the Drill team, a presentation of the National Colors,
and a Military Pass-in-review in front of a Reviewing Official.
TELFAIR MUSEUMS OFFER FREE ADMISSION TO MILITARY, through
Veterans Day 2015:
The promotion is available to all retired and active-duty
service members as well as those in the Reserves. Opened in 1886, Telfair
Museums is the oldest public art museum in the South and features a world-class
art collection in the heart of Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District.
The museum encompasses three sites: the Jepson Center for the Arts, the
Owens-Thomas House, and the Telfair Academy. For more information, call
912-790-8800 or visit www.telfair.org 