Thursday, July 30, 2015

June 20, 2015



TODAY/THIS WEEK

 

2015 U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SHOW AT HUNTER, Thursday:

The 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show, a high-energy, live Army Broadway-style musical production that has won praise from audiences across the country on the first months of its tour, will be at Hunter’s Tominac Fitness Center at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission charge and the public is welcome. "We Serve," the theme of this year’s show, pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Ia Drang Valley, one of the bloodiest conflicts in the Vietnam War.  Locally sponsored by IHG InterContinental Hotels Group, boingo wireless, Balfour Beatty Communities, and Veterans United Home Loans. For more information, call 912-315-5078.

 

ACS 50TH BIRTHDAY FORT STEWART BLOCK PARTY, Thursday: 

Army Community Service is turning 50! In honor of 50 years of service, ACS will be hosting a summer block party to celebrate on July 23 in the Fort Stewart ACS parking lot, 10 a.m. - 1p.m.   Free food will be provided while supplies last. Bring the entire family out to help celebrate this special occasion. Call for more information at 912-767-5058.

 

ACS 50TH BIRTHDAY HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD CELEBRATION, Friday:

In honor of Army Community Service's 50th Birthday, please join us at Hunter Army Airfield Dining Facility on July 24, 11:30am - 1pm. The meal will be Surf and Turf for only $5.55.  The entire Military and Civilian Communities are invited to celebrate this joyous occasion with us.  For more information, call 912-315-2660.

 

SHARE YOUR OPINION-COMPLETE CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSESSMENTS Please take a few short minutes to share your feeling on Customer Service at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. The five minute survey will provide us important information on how well we are supporting your needs and where we might focus our attention on improvements and is open to everyone. The survey is open until August 15. Use the following link to access the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CustomerAssessment15. For more information contact, Catherine Bundy at 912-767-8781.

 

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JULY - OTHER HEADLINES

 

HUNTER TRAFFIC WARNING FOR NORTH PERIMETER ROAD, JULY 20 through DEC 07: 

Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Hunter Army Airfield as road construction is planned for North Perimeter Road between Wilson Blvd and Gannam Ave. The road will be closed from 7 a.m. July 20 until Dec 07. Detour signs and traffic control devices will be displayed for the duration of the road closure.  Motorists are encouraged to avoid this area to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in traffic patterns.  For more information call DPW, Ben Seacrist at 767-3269 or 228-7114.

 

FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATION COURSE SLATED, July 27:

This free class is mandated for all those dealing with food items on FSGA/HAAF to include unit functions, organizational days and FRG Events. This class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot Auditorium from 10:30-1130 a.m.  Class certification is good for one year and pre-registration is a requirement. Please submit your first and last name to usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil by COB July 23. For more information, contact Richele Martinez at 912-435-5087.

 

FORT STEWART MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS, July 29:

Army Public Health Nursing in conjunction with the Army Wellness Center and Tuttle Health Clinic is conducting monthly tobacco cessation class July 29, 8:30-10 a.m. at the Army Wellness Center located at 844 Gulick Ave.(Bldg.442). For more information contact Kirstie McDonald or Michael Sutton at 912-435-5071.

 

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS, July 29:

Army Public Health Nursing in conjunction with the Army Wellness Center and Tuttle Health Clinic is conducting monthly tobacco cessation class July 29, 1-2:00 p.m. in the Tuttle clinic computer room. For more information contact Kirstie McDonald or Michael Sutton at 912-435-5071.

 

1ABCT CHANGE OF COMMAND, July 30:

Your presence is requested as Colonel Winston P. Brooks assumes command of the 1ABCT, 3ID on July 30 at Cottrell Field, at 8 am. Reception to follow. For any questions or clarifications, please contact the BDE OPS SGM at (912) 435-1109.

 

ACS PLAY MORNING CHANGE:

Fort Stewart New Parent Support Play Morning will be held at BLDG 5655, CDC located at 62 Mindoro Loop (past Diamond Elementary) in July, from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays.  For more information call Family Advocacy at 912-767-2882.

 

NEW ACS INTERACTIVE CALENDAR:

ACS is proud to announce an interactive calendar of events.  When visiting the Team Stewart website ACS Page, click on calendar, at the top portion you can select the Program training, and the location.  It will take you to a registration page.  With dwindling resources it is important that you register for trainings so the ACS Trainer will know how many packets to make.  We ask that you take some time navigate the website and get a good understanding how we will proceed for the 21st Century Army.  For questions, please call FS (912) 767-3863 or HAAF (912) 315-6816.

 

FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, July: 

The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us.  Legion (building 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Raider (Bldg. 642, 1312 William H. Wilson Ave), Thunder Café (Bldg. 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), and Spartan (Bldg. 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 3 - 6 July, the weekend designated DFAC begins with supper on Thursday).  Dining Facility information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage at: http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC. For questions please contact 912-767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at 912-767-4991.

 

FS WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC:

The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us.  Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are Raider and Spartan DFACs.  Spartan DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal on 2 July and will reopen with the breakfast meal on 7 July. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday on 3 - 6 July, the weekend designated DFAC begins with supper on 2 July).  Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.

 

FS WEEKDAY MEAL HOURS:

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

 

HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, July:

The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us. HAAF Consolidated DFAC (Bldg. 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.

 

INTERSTED IN JOING THE OLD GUARD? LEARN MORE, August 3 The Old Guard recruiting brief will take place August 3 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Fort Stewart’s Moon Theatre. For further information contact SFC David Woodworth at phone 912-435-0691 or email: david.j.woodworth6.mil@mail.mil.

 

VOICE YOUR OPINION-COMPLETE THE ACES NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY We are interested in offering programs and services that best meet customer needs. In order to make this possible, we need your input so that we may ensure appropriate programs and services are being offered at your installation. For more information, contact Letha Vinson at 912-767-2588. Visit https//www.surveymonkey.com/s2015-FSGA-HAAF to complete the survey.

 

DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA THAT CAN REDUCE COSTS? LEARN HOW Are you interested in winning $500?  If so the Garrison Super Saver Program is for you!  Take a look around. Is there something you see that is wasting money? Is it a problem we can solve locally? If you are a Garrison employee and submit the best idea for saving the Garrison money, you will win $500.  Submit your ideas on the Super Saver Nomination Form available on the Team Stewart webpage under Garrison, Garrison Management Offices, and Resource Management Office. Nominations are boarded with the Garrison of the Quarter Award submissions. The next cutoff is 3 Sep 15. The POC for submission is Ms. Barbara Cardinal, barbara.j.cardinal.civ@mail.mil.

 

ALWAYS KEEP "IWATCH" IN MIND:

iWATCH, iREPORT, iSalute are community programs to help your neighborhood stay safe from terrorist activities.  You and your fellow Army community members can report behaviors and activities that make you feel uncomfortable and do not look right (suspicious behaviors). iWATCH ARMY is a program and partnership between your community and your local law enforcement.  iWATCH ARMY asks you to report behavior and activities that are unusual or seem out of the ordinary. You can submit online or by phone.  Visit www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=541 to learn more.

 

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FMWR NEWS

 

U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SHOW BREWS & BITES RECEPTION AT HUNTER, Thursday:

Relax at a simple, but elegant reception at Hunter Club prior to the 7 p.m. performance of the U.S. Army Soldier Show at Tominac Fitness Center. The U.S. Army Soldier Show Brews & Bites Reception will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m.  Enjoy a generous portion of each of our food offerings, in addition to Budweiser specialty products. A full cash bar also will be available. Tickets are $20 per person. Purchase tickets at Hunter Club or Club Stewart. For more information, call 315-4603.

 

GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY AT CORKAN, Thursday:

Help Cypress Sam's Treehouse in the building 449 complex celebrate Gorgeous Grandma Day from noon-6 p.m. by bringing the best-looking lady, "Grandma," to the Treehouse for a day full of fun watching the children have fun. Admission is $1.50. For more information, call 912-767-4273.

 

STORYTIME AT HAYS LIBRARY WITH SOLDIER SHOW STARS, Friday:

Star performers with Army Entertainment’s 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show will read to the children during a special George P. Hays Library Storytime at 3 p.m. Friday. There’s no charge. For more information, call 912-767-2828.

 

2015 U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SHOW AT STEWART, July 26:

The 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show, a high-energy, live Army Broadway-style musical production, will be at Newman Fitness Center on Fort Stewart at 4 p.m. The show has won praise from audiences across the country during the first months of its tour. "We Serve," the theme of this year’s show, pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Ia Drang Valley, one of the bloodiest conflicts in the Vietnam War.  Doors open at 3:30 p.m. There is no admission charge and the public is welcome. Locally sponsored by IHG InterContinental Hotels Group, boingo wireless, Balfour Beatty Communities, and Veterans United Home Loans. For more information, call 912- 767-6212.

 

2015 LIBERTY COUNTY SCHOOLS MILITARY REGISTRATION DAY, July 27:

Liberty County Schools Military Registration Day will be July 27 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Registration will take place at your specific school. To assist and ease Military Families with their transition into Liberty County School System, all Liberty County Schools will be registering students, providing school and district information, giving class assignments, creating schedules, and be able to answer academic and school related questions for the 2015-2016 School Year. Certain forms of identification, proof of residence, report cards/transcripts, and medical forms required. For more information, call 912-767-6533.

 

REGISTER FOR FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Register at http://www.events.operationhomefront.net for free school supplies, to be given out at upcoming Back to School and Community Activities, Information and Registration (CAIR) Fairs at Stewart and Hunter. Registration will be accepted until all available slots are filled. The free school supplies, provided by Operation Homefront, will be available only to children of Soldiers E1 - E6. The fairs will be held July 28 starting at 10 a.m. at Newman Fitness Center, building 439 on Stewart, and again on July 30 starting at 10 a.m. at Tominac Fitness Center, building 919 on Hunter. For more information, call 912-767-6212. 

 

SIGN-UP FOR YOUTH FALL SOCCER LEAGUES AT HUNTER:

Registration for youth fall soccer continues until July 30, with practice beginning in mid-August and season play starting in late September at Hunter Youth Sports and Savannah YMCA fields. Play is open to boys and girls ages 4-11.  Teams are coed. Sign up at Parent Central Services, building 6054, 912-315-5425 or https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/huntercyms.html. The cost is $20 per child for ages 4-5, and $40 per child for all others. For more information, call 912-315-5851/3659 or Parent Central Services.

 

COMMANDERS GOLF SCRAMBLE AT STEWART, July 31:

Commanders Golf Scramble will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start July 31 at Taylors Creek Golf Course. Everyone is invited to play in the 4-person team scramble. The $45 per person entry fee includes tournament fee, golf car, mulligans, and lunch. Participants are asked to register by July 29. For more information, call 912-767-2370.

 

MEGA SUPER BINGO SATURDAY AT STEWART AND HUNTER, Aug. 1:

Mega Super Bingo Saturday, at Stewart and Hunter Bingo, from 1 p.m. until 2 a.m. Aug. 1, offers a great opportunity to win big. Guaranteed $25,000 coverall. Minimum buy $100 and Machine Charge $250. Early birds, warm-ups, specials, intermission play and jackpots highlight the evening. Pre-sale reduced tickets available for purchase until July 27. Refreshments and buffet available for purchase. Stewart Bingo is in building 405 (adjacent to Club Stewart) and Hunter Bingo is in building (adjacent to Hunter Club).

For more information, call 912-767-4200 at Stewart or 912-315-4603 at Hunter.

 

PECAN PARK FLEA MARKET TRIP, Aug. 1:

Enjoy a unique buying experience at Jacksonville and North Florida’s largest flea market, the Pecan Park Flea Market, on this Leisure Travel trip at 8 a.m. Aug. 1. Register by July 29. Browse more than 750 storefronts where you can find treasures, both antique and new, in an open- air, covered shopping area. The cost is $15 per person for transportation. No admission charge. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).

 

GULLAH HERITAGE DINNER CRUISE TRIP, Aug. 6:

Enjoy the history and culture of Geechee Gullah heritage aboard Savannah Riverboat Cruises 7-9 p.m. Aug. 6. Performance, storytelling, dance and music presented by renowned Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters, direct descendants from slavery in America. Dine on Southern-inspired dinner buffet. Cost of $75 for adults and $50 for children (ages 4-12) includes transportation, cruise, and dinner. Register with Leisure Travel by July 31. For more information, call 912-767-2841(Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).

 

PRINCESS TEA AT STEWART YOUTH CENTER, Aug. 8 A Princess Tea, hosted by the Liberty County Armed Services YMCA in partnership with Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation, will be held Aug. 8 at the Fort Stewart Youth Center, building 5655. Seating will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Limited number of tickets are on sale at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices, Stewart Bowling Center and the Liberty County Armed Services YMCA. Cost is $10 for general admission and $5 for youth (ages 10 and under).  For questions about the program, call the YMCA at 912-368-9622. For ticket questions/issues, call 912-767-6212.

 

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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.)

 

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE OLD LIBERTY JAIL?

The Old Liberty County Jail is open for tours Tuesdays or Fridays from 10a.m. to 2.p.m and is open to the public. For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/LibertyCVBhttps://www.facebook.com/LibertyCVB

 

DID YOU FORGET BLUEBERRY SEASON?

Everyone is invited out to come out and get the freshest blueberries at Brewer's Christmas Tree Farm. Okay, it's a Christmas Tree Farm, but the blueberries are ripe, full, juicy and just ready to pop with delicious flavor in your mouth as you make jams, shakes, pies, cakes, cookies and more! Pick all you want and need for a small price anytime of the day, but keep in mind of the hot weather and evening storms. For more information, call Mr. Brewer at 912-884-5292.

 

LEARN FILM MAKING, AUGUST 10-13

Patton Veteran’s Project is visiting Fort Stewart for a Soldier/Veteran film making workshop. The interactive half-day workshop allows participants to tell their own service-related stories through film and learning the art of film making. For more information call 912-435-1327 or visit, www.iwastherefilms.org.

 

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ADMIN NOTES

 

MARNE MESSAGE GOES TO ONCE-A-WEEK:

The Marne Message is a weekly publication posted to email each Monday and to the Marne Message Blogger at http://marnemessage.blogspot.com.  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.

 

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.  If you have any problems, send 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.

 

 

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

July 6, 2015

TODAY/THIS WEEK

HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS:

The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at 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 912-315-2009.

 

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JULY - OTHER HEADLINES

 

NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? SEMINAR PLANNED, Tuesday, Wednesday:

Attend an information session at the Hunter Education Center July 8 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. hosted by CMSgt Al Velez, Senior Enlisted Advisor for Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support(DANTES) and learn about educational assistance DANTES has to offer.  For more information, call 912-315-6130.

 

FORT STEWART MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CHANGE OF COMMAND, Wednesday:

The Commander of the United States Army Medical Department Activity Fort Stewart will transfer command in a ceremony scheduled 9 a.m. July 8 at Fort Stewart’s Marne Garden. During the ceremony, Col. Patrick J. Ahearne will assume command from Col. Kirk W. Eggleston.

 

ARE YOU SEEKING EMPLOYMENT?  MILITARY CAREER FAIR SLATED, July 16;  Hiring managers will be on-site to recruit for hundreds of positions. The career fair will take place 10:00am to 2:00pm at 640 William H Wilson Ave, Bldg. 512. To register, visit fairhttps://georgianationalguardfamilyprogram.formstack.com/forms/mcf16jul2015. For more information, contact 912-767-2234, 912-767-6829, 912-767-0052.

 

WARRANT OFFICER COHORT 97TH BIRTHDAY CELBRATION, Jul 17:

The 3rd Infantry Division Warrant Officers cordially invites everyone to the Warrant Officer Cohort 97th Birthday Celebration from noon to 1:00 pm on July 17 at Club Stewart in the Main Ball room on Fort Stewart. The guest speakers are BG James Blackburn, Jr. and CW5 David Williams.  For more information, contact CW4 Warthon at 912-767-4522 or CW3 Knowles at 912-767-3372.

 

ACS 50TH BIRTHDAY BLOCK PARTY, July 23:

Army Community Service is turning 50! In honor of 50 years of service, ACS will be hosting a summer block party to celebrate on July 23 in the Fort Stewart ACS parking lot, 10 am - 1pm.   Free food will be provided while supplies last. Bring the entire family out to help celebrate this special occasion. Call for more information at 912-767-5058.

 

ACS PLAY MORNING CHANGE:

Fort Stewart New Parent Support Play Morning will be held at BLDG 5655, CDC located at 62 Mindoro Loop (past Diamond Elementary) in July, from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays.  For more information call Family Advocacy at 912-767-2882."

 

NEW ACS INTERACTIVE CALENDAR:

ACS is proud to announce an interactive calendar of events.  When visiting the Team Stewart website ACS Page, click on calendar, at the top portion you can select the Program training, and the location.  It will take you to a registration page.  With dwindling resources it is important that you register for trainings so the ACS Trainer will know how many packets to make.  We ask that you take some time navigate the website and get a good understanding how we will proceed for the 21st Century Army.  For questions, please call FS (912) 767-3863 or HAAF (912) 315-6816.

 

ALWAYS KEEP "IWATCH" IN MIND:

iWATCH, iREPORT, iSalute are community programs to help your neighborhood stay safe from terrorist activities.  You and your fellow Army community members can report behaviors and activities that make you feel uncomfortable and do not look right (suspicious behaviors). iWATCH ARMY is a program and partnership between your community and your local law enforcement.  iWATCH ARMY asks you to report behavior and activities that are unusual or seem out of the ordinary. You can submit online or by phone.  Visit www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=541 to learn more.

 

CONTROLLED BURNING, Ongoing:

Fort Stewart's Forestry Branch is in the midst of a controlled burn season and will be conducting controlled burns at various locations on the Installation each week. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use extra caution when traveling through areas that may be affected by smoke. For more information, please contact Amanda Price at 912-767-2010.

 
VOICE YOUR OPINION-COMPLETE THE ACES NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY We are interested in offering programs and services that best meet customer needs. In order to make this possible, we need your input so that we may ensure appropriate programs and services are being offered at your installation. For more information, contact Letha Vinson at 912-767-2588. Visit https//www.surveymonkey.com/s2015-FSGA-HAAF to complete the survey.

 

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FMWR NEWS

 

CLAIM YOUR CHILD’S FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT UPCOMING CAIR Registration begins today for free school supplies to be given out at the upcoming Back to School and Community Activities, Information and Registration (CAIR) Fairs. Free school supplies, provided by Operation Home Front, will be available only to children of Soldiers E1 - E6. Visit www.events.operationhomefront.net, or call 912-767-6212 for more information.

 

HUNTER/STEWART INDOOR POOLS TO CLOSE WHILE THERMAL COVERS INSTALLED IN JULY:

Installation of energy saving, retractable thermal pool covers will necessitate the temporary closing of Hunter/Stewart’s indoor pools at separate times during July. Scheduled dates for closing are: Johnson Fitness Center, July 6-13; Newman Fitness Center Pool, July 14-19, and Tominac Fitness Center, July 20-24. The thermal covers, operated mechanically, will help to conserve energy when the heated pools are not in use.

 

KAYAK FLOAT TRIP WITH LEISURE TRAVEL, July 11:

Join Outdoor Recreation on a leisurely kayak float down a coastal Georgia waterway from 7 a.m. until noon July 11. All equipment is provided and a lifeguard will be on the trip to assist if needed. The $20 per person cost includes use of a kayak and transportation to the start/end point.  Register until July 9 at Holbrook Outdoor Recreation Center/Equipment Checkout, building 8325 (912-435-8205) or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/#page-0 . For more information, call 912-767-4316.

 

COMPANY LEVEL INTRAMURAL FOOT GOLF LEAGUE SIGN-UP BEGINS:

Company-level competition in foot golf, the game that combines the fun and challenges of soccer and golf, begins the week of July 13 at Hunter Golf Course. Companies can enter by submitting a memo at Squires Sports Complex, building 1460, from June 29-July 10. Games will be played Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. The cost is $5 per player per match, with minimum of two-player and maximum of four-player teams. Players must provide their own Size 5 Soccer Ball, or balls can be rented through Hunter Golf for $3 each. For more information, call 912-315-4160.

 

SIGN-UP FOR YOUTH FALL SOCCER LEAGUES AT HUNTER:

Registration for youth fall soccer will be held June 30-July 30, with practice beginning in mid-August and season play starting in late September at Hunter Youth Sports and Savannah YMCA fields. Play is open to boys and girls ages 4-11.  Teams are coed. Sign up at Parent Central Services, building 6054, 912-315-5425 or visit https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/huntercyms.html. The cost is $20 per child for ages 4-5, and $40 per child for all others. For more information, call 912-315-5851/3659 or Parent Central Services.

 

STEWART/HUNTER COMMUNITY THEATER PRESENTS "JUNGLE BOOK," July 17, 19:

Ticket sales are underway at Fort Stewart’s Leisure Travel and Stewart Lanes Bowling Center for the Stewart/Hunter Community Theatre’s action-packed adaptation of Kipling's classic adventure story, "The Jungle Book." Performances, at Woodruff Theater, are scheduled for July 17 at 6:30 p.m. and July 19 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased now-July 16 at Fort Stewart Leisure Travel and Stewart Lanes Bowling Center. Prices are $12 for adults, $7 for ages 9 and under, or $30 per family of four. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door on the days of the events. For more information, call 912-767-6212.

 

WHITEWATER RAFTING, KAYAKING ON LEISURE TRAVEL TRIP, July 18:

Have fun in Charlotte, N.C., kayaking, whitewater rafting, zip lining, bike riding, canoeing and more on this Leisure Travel trip to the U.S. National Whitewater Center on July 18. That evening, enjoy live performance by the musical group “This Mountain” as part of the River Jam concert series. Then we'll check into our hotel for a good night’s sleep. The cost is $175 per person, based on two persons per room. Cost for third and fourth person is $60 each. Price includes transportation, All Sports Pass at center, concert, hotel stay with hot breakfast. Registration closes on Friday (July 3). For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).

 

WATERMELON CREEK VINEYARD TRIP, July 18:

With Leisure Travel, visit a vineyard with roots that go back to 1820 on the banks of Watermelon Creek in Tattnall County, Ga., at 10 a.m. July 18. The 15-acre site near Glennville includes The Barn Yard, The Pond, The Mill House, The Vineyard, Watermelon Creek nature area, and the Winery Complex. Tasting Room and Vineyard Store features Georgia grown muscadine wines and edibles, local artisan crafts and creations. Cost of $36 per person includes transportation, wine tasting, lunch and tour. Must be age 21 or older. Register by Wednesday (July 1). For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).

 

2015 U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SHOW AT HUNTER, July 23:

The 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show, a high-energy, live Army Broadway-style musical production that showcases the talents of Active Duty, Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers from throughout the Army, will be at Hunter’s Tominac Fitness Center at 7 p.m. July 23. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission charge and the public is welcome. Locally sponsored by IHG InterContinental Hotels Group, boingo wireless, Balfour Beatty Communities, and Veterans United Home Loans. For more information, call 912-315-5078.

 

LEISURE TRAVEL’S ADVENTURE LANDING TRIP, July 25:

Spend the day at Adventure Landing's Shipwreck Island Water Park in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. on July 25. The $45 per person cost includes transportation and all-day, unlimited access to the Water Park and the choice of three other attractions, including Go Karts, Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, Roller Coaster Ride or Frog Hopper Ride! Register by July 17. For more information, call 912-767-2841 at Hunter or 912-315-3674 at Stewart.

 

2015 U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SHOW AT STEWART, July 26:

The 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show, a high-energy, live Army Broadway-style musical production that showcases the talents of Active Duty, Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers from throughout the Army, will be at Newman Fitness Center on Fort Stewart at 4 p.m. July 26. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. There is no admission charge and the public is welcome. Locally sponsored by IHG InterContinental Hotels Group, boingo wireless, Balfour Beatty Communities, and Veterans United Home Loans. For more information, call 912-767-6212.

 

BACK TO SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION (CAIR), July 28 and July 30 Help your child prepare for upcoming school year. Fort Stewart will host the CAIR July 28 at Newman Fitness Center starting at 10 am. Hunter will host the CAIR July 30 at Tominac Fitness Center beginning at 10 am. Visit www.events.operationhomefront.net for more information or call 912-767-6212.

 

MIDDLETON PLACE PLANTATION TOUR IN CHARLESTON, Aug. 22:

Take a self-guided tour with of Middleton Place, a carefully preserved rice plantation on the Ashely River at Charleston, S.C., on this Leisure Travel trip Aug. 22. Register by Aug. 14. Visit America’s oldest landscaped gardens and plantation stable yards, where skilled craft people and gentle animals live and work. African-American life can be explored at freedman’s cabin, slave chapel and cemetery.  Experience Low Country fare of barbeque pork, fried chicken, collard greens, corn pudding and more for lunch.  Other tours available at your expense. The $65 per person cost includes transportation and lunch buffet.

 

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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.)

 

DID YOU FORGET BLUEBERRY SEASON?

Everyone is invited out to come out and get the freshest blueberries at Brewer's Christmas Tree Farm. Okay, it's a Christmas Tree Farm, but the blueberries are ripe, full, juicy and just ready to pop with delicious flavor in your mouth as you make jams, shakes, pies, cakes, cookies and more! Pick all you want and need for a small price anytime of the day, but keep in mind of the hot weather and evening storms. For more information, call Mr. Brewer at 912-884-5292.

 

STILL NEED TO REGISTER YOUR KIDS FOR SCHOOL?

Military Registration Day for Liberty County Schools slated for July 27. All Liberty County Schools will be registering students, providing school & district information, giving class assignments, creating schedules, and will be answering academic & school related questions. For more information contact the Fort Stewart School Liaison Office at (912) 767-6533.

 

LEARN FILM MAKING, AUGUST 10-13

Patton Veteran’s Project is visiting Fort Stewart for a Soldier/Veteran film making workshop. The interactive half-day workshop allows participants to tell their own service-related stories through film and learning the art of film making. For more information call 912-435-1327 or visit, www.iwastherefilms.org.

 

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MARNE MESSAGE GOES TO ONCE-A-WEEK:

The Marne Message is a weekly publication posted to email each Monday and to the Marne Message Blogger at http://marnemessage.blogspot.com.  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.

 

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.  If you have any problems, send 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.