TODAY/THIS WEEK
TANK TRAILS OFF LIMITS TO POV's:
All numbered and lettered tank trails are off limits to
privately owned vehicles unless they have a valid MWR POV pass or have been an
approved memo from the G3. Anyone using those tank trails to bypass the traffic
waiting for the light at GA 144E in the morning before PT are in violation of a
regulation and can be charged. For more information, call 912-767-6328.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Today:
This FREE class will be held today at Winn ACH in the
Patriot Auditorium from 1-2 p.m. 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.
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, call 912-435-5087.
MOS 25D (CYBER NETWORK DEFENDER) INFORMATIONAL BRIEF,
Today & Wednesday:
The Office of the Chief of Signal Enlisted Division will
visit Fort Stewart to provide a 25D Informational brief today and Wednesday.
The briefing is open to all Soldiers regardless of rank or MOS. This brief is to ensure current/correct 25D
Information is being provided to the field and to assist in the recruitment
efforts for 25D. Briefers will stay
behind for individual questions and initial review of ERBs if needed. Briefings are today from at 1-3 p.m. and
Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at Woodruff Theater. For more information
contact, MSG Charles Womble at 912-435-2427.
STEWART DRIVE-THRU FLU, Wednesday & Thursday:
The 8th Annual Fort Stewart Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is
scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., both days in the Winn
Army Community Hospital overflow parking lot, which is located next to the
Bennett Sports Complex at the corner of 6th Street and Harmon Ave on Fort
Stewart. In the event of inclement weather, the Flu Drive-Thru will be
rescheduled to October 21-22. For more information, call 912-435-6662.
HAAF PWOC FREE MARKET, Thursday:
The Hunter Chapel Protestant Women of the Chapel is
hosting an indoor FREE market Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon at the Hunter Army
Airfield Chapel Fellowship Hall. New and gently used items free to military
homes will be on hand. Event is open to
all women in the military community.
Join us for sweet treats and fellowship as you shop for new treasures at
our Free Market. For more information
contact Mrs. Paul at (912) 335-8939.
DHR TEMPORARY CLOSURE, Thursday:
All DHR facilities at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army
Airfield will be closed for Organization Day activities, Thursday. Facilities
affected at Fort Stewart include DHR offices in buildings 253, 100, 161, 418,
201, 621 and 526. Hunter Army Airfield
facilities include DHR offices in buildings 1212, 1286, 1290, and 1289. All DHR services will resume regular
business hours on Oct. 16. For more information, call 912-767-1404.
HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS, Thursday:
The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held Thursday
Oct 15 at 9 a.m. in Building 1128. 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
RESILENCY SKILLS EXERCISE OFFERED, Thursday:
Join the Army Community Service Resiliency Trainers from
9:00 a.m. until noon at Fort Stewart ACS building 87 as we conduct “Put it in
Perspective” and Mental Games. When you attend these events, you learn valuable
skills to make the chain of resilient people stronger. Call 912-767-1257 to
register or online at the Team Stewart website.
HUNTER ROAD TEMPORARY CLOSURE DURING MEMORIAL EVENT,
effective Friday:
North Lightning Rd. from Nightstalker Way to the north
end of 2/3 AVN Hangar, located on Hunter will temporarily close to vehicular
traffic 6:30-noon on Friday to allow 3/160th SOAR(A) to conduct a Memorial
Event and Building Dedication. There will be a temporary bypass through the
Coast Guard Station parking lot from 6:30-9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon. The road
closure will affect traffic traveling on N. Lightning Rd. towards the HAAF
Small Arms Range. Motorist should plan
accordingly to avoid delays. For more information, contact Garrison
Headquarters, 912-315-5686/5038/6904/3671.
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OCTOBER/OTHER BRIEFS
OCTOBER SAFETY GRAM:
October Safety Gram #16-02 (Halloween Safety Tips). Everyone wants to have a safe and happy
Halloween for themselves, their guests and especially their children. Using
safety tips and some common sense can help you make the most of your Halloween
season, keeping it as enjoyable for your kids as it is for you! There are lots
of simple ways to help keep your child safe on Halloween, when accidents and
injuries are more likely to occur. Go to
this link and print out the flyer and post it on your safety board:
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety.
JOB APPLICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION, through Oct. 20:
Hiring for Maintenance Worker (MVO) NA-07 MWR-CYSS, Fort
Stewart RPT (20 hours). The salary is $11.81 to $13.77 per hour. Job Announcement number SCNAFDW151523761.
Closes Oct. 20. Copy of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P (Passengers)
endorsement with no restrictions must be submitted by the closing date of the
announcement. Interested applicants may apply via www.usajobs.gov website. For
more information call (912) 767-5051.
RECYCLING DRIVE-THRU, Oct. 21, 22:
In support of the Annual Fall Cleanup, the DPW
Environmental Recycling Program is holding a Drive-Thru recyclable collection.
Each collection will have stations for small scrap metal items, electronics (no
TVs above 19”), Hazardous Waste, Used Cooking Oil, and Paper/PII documents for
shredding. The Hunter Army Airfield collection will be held Oct. 21 from 9
a.m-2 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Duncan Dr. and Billy Mitchell
Blvd. The Fort Stewart collection will be held Oct. 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in
the parking lot adjacent to Bennett Sports Complex on Harmon Ave. For more
information please call 912-767-6573/1234.
STATE OF THE GARRISON SCHEDULED, Oct. 22 & 23:
The Fort Stewart State of the Garrison is scheduled for
Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-noon in the Club Stewart Ballroom. The Hunter AAF State of the
Garrison is scheduled for Oct. 23, 1-3 p.m. in the Hunter Chapel. The State of
the Garrison is a bi-annual event to share information with the workforce. This
will be the first for COL Townley Hedrick.
Topics will include: Civilian
Fitness Program, Garrison Workforce Training and Education. These forums are open to all Garrison
employees. All DA civilians (AF/NAF),
contractors and tenant organizations are encouraged to attend. This will be your official place of duty. For
more information, call 912-435-9874.
FIELD SANITATION TEAM TRAINING PLANNED, Monday-October
23:
This 40 hour training course will take place from 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. at the Hunter Army Airfield Education Center, room 18. You MUST register for the course in order to
attend. There are only 30 available slots,
so register today. To register or for
more information, call 912-435-7354 or e-mail:
usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil
PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL FALL CLEAN UP, October 21-23:
Collection stations will be on hand to dispose of small
scrap metal items, electronics, hazardous waste and more. Bring your items to
Hunter Army Airfield October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot
on the corner of Duncan Drive and Billy Mitchell Blvd. Fort Stewart will host a
collection station October 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot
adjacent to Bennett Sports Complex on Harmon Ave. For more information about
the Recycling “Drive-Thru,” contact 912-767-6573/1234.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Oct. 26:
This FREE class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot
Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. 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
Oct. 22. 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, call 912-435-5087.
SCHEDULED ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT &
ASSISTANCE INSPECTION, Oct. 26-30:
An Environmental Performance Assessment & Assistance
System (EPAAS) inspection will be conducted Oct. 26-30. The objective of the
EPAAS is to identify non-compliance with environmental regulations and
non-conformance with the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO)
14001 standard used for our Sustainability Management System (SMS). Please remember: The FS/HAAF Sustainability
Policy is R-O-C-K: Each letter in the word ROCK is an established commitment to
sustaining the mission of the Installation without compromising the quality of
life for military Families or the environment. ROCK stands for Resources,
Optimize, Compliance, and Keep improving. For more information and to ensure
you are prepared if approached by an EPAAS assessor, please view the SMS
Awareness Video on the FS/HAAF intranet at http://stewdpwa401/smsquiz or call
912-767-2010.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Oct. 27:
This FREE class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot
Auditorium from 1-2 p.m. 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
Oct. 22. 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, call 912-435-5087.
HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS,
Oct. 28:
Hunter Army Airfield will conduct its Monthly Tobacco
Cessation class from 1-2 p.m. in the Tuttle Clinic (Bldg. 1440) computer room.
Classes will provide tools on how to become tobacco free and how to stay
tobacco free if you have already quit.
Open to all Active Duty, Retirees, Military Beneficiaries and DoD
Civilians (MEDDAC, DENTAC & VETCOM only). For more information or to
register contact Kirstie McDonald at 912-435-5071.
STEWART MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS, Oct. 29:
Army Public Health Nursing in conjunction with the Army
Wellness Center is conducting Monthly Tobacco Cessation classes. The next Fort Stewart class is Oct. 29, 8:30
to 10 a.m. at the Army Wellness Center located at 844 Gulick Ave. (Bldg.442).
Classes will provide tools on how to become tobacco free and how to stay
tobacco free if you have already quit. Open to all Active Duty, Retirees,
Military Beneficiaries and DoD Civilians (MEDDAC, DENTAC, & VETCOM only).
To register contact Kirstie McDonald at912-435-5071 or 435-6517.
STEWART TRUNK TREAT EVENT, Oct. 29:
Put on your most creative spooky costume, bring your
treat bags and join in for a good time. Each decorated car will have a trunk
full of surprises just waiting for the ghouls and goblins to stop by from 6-8
p.m. at Donovan Field on Fort Stewart. Food and drinks will also be available
for purchase. For more information, contact your unit/FRG.
FALL HISTORIC CEMETERY VISIT, Nov. 4:
Community members
are invited to join Fort Stewart for the Fall Historic Communities Council
meeting and Cemetery visit, Nov. 4. We will visit the former community of
Willie, Georgia and stop at Willie Crossroads, Warnell, Gaulden, and Bethany
Cemeteries. Attendees will also be afforded an opportunity to dine at an
installation Dining Facility. The lunch
costs CASH ONLY WITH EXACT CHANGE - $5.55. If you have any questions or
concerns, or to reserve a space, please call Pat Young, (912) 435-9872 or email
Patrick.young@us.army.mil.
SPECIALIZED TRANSITIONING EVENT PLANNED, Nov. 5:
The Soldier & Family Assistance Center is scheduled
to host Growth, Progression and Strength event from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at
the Fort Stewart Education Center, building
Bldg. 100. The target audience for the event includes Warrior Transition
Battalion Soldiers, their family members and caregivers. The event is designed
to provide resources for soldiers who are transitioning in the Integrated
Disability Evaluation System. For more information, contact Ibek Rodriguez at
912-435-9546.
EMPLOYER DAY, Nov. 5:
Come out to CSX Employer Day, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
at building 526. A representative will
conduct information session to discuss 2016 hiring requirements for
transitioning soldiers, spouses, veterans and retires. Anyone can register online by visiting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/csx-employer-day-tickets-19059380119. For further
information, contact Leonard Sims at 912-767-7940.
AAFES REDBOX PROMOTION, through Nov. 15:
Redbox is proud to salute servicemen and women. So
beginning Friday, through Nov. 15, ask any sales associate for the Redbox
promotion card which allows you to rent 1 movie AND get a 2nd DVD free (for the
1st night). One code per transaction and valid at Redbox locations and
Redbox.com. No rain checks. Get yours while supplies last. For more
information, call 912-876-2851.
NOON BIBLE STUDY, Wednesday's:
Join us for weekly noon Bible study at Marne Chapel every
Wednesday. The Director of Religious Education, Bill Agnew will facilitate the
study starting with The New York Times Best Seller "The Harbinger,"
by Jonathan Cahn. We will discuss the book and its relevance to America today
along with the impact on personal faith with a spirited discussion. Military
Personnel, Civilian Employees, Contractors, Retirees and Family are welcome to
attend. Bring your own bag lunch. Book and Study Guide will be provided. Newcomers
are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Bill Agnew at
912-767-9789.
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FMWR BRIEFS
LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY'S
GEORGIA SOUTHERN GAME:
A limited number of free tickets are available for the
Georgia Southern Eagles football game Saturday against the New Mexico State
Aggies at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro. The tickets will be given away to
Soldiers holding the rank of E-1 through E-5 on a first-come, first-served
basis at Leisure Travel in the PX Furniture Mall on Stewart. Hours are 9:30
a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday (closed Columbus Day). Limit two tickets per Soldier.
Ticket recipients will be publicly recognized as Fort Stewart/Hunter Army
Airfield Soldiers at the game. Game time is 6 p.m. For more information, call
912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
WIN WEEKLY, WIN BIG WITH THE ‘GRIDIRON CHALLENGE’,
Fridays:
Fill out a game sheet with your NFL picks and turn your
sheet in before noon on Fridays, and you could leave the Gridiron Challenge
that evening with a $100 gift card. Game sheets available at all Stewart
fitness centers, Marne and Stewart bowling centers, and Club Stewart. Pick
sheets must be placed in the boxes at each facility by noon Fridays. You must
be present at the Gridiron Challenge, held Fridays starting at 6 p.m. in
Thunder Run at Club Stewart, to win the weekly gift card and have a chance to
win the grand prize of $400 cash after week 17. There’s no admission charge,
but you must be 18 to play and 21 or older to drink. For more information, call
912-767-4717.
FREE BOWLING FOR E1-E4 TUESDAYS AT MARNE BOWLING CENTER:
Military members who hold the rank of E1 to E4 get free
bowling and shoe rental from 3 p.m. until closing Tuesdays beginning today at
Marne Bowling Center. Participants must be in uniform or show ID. For more
information, call 912-767-4866.
FALL CARNIVAL AT FORT STEWART, Thursday-Sunday:
Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Fall Carnival,
featuring 30 rides, 10 games and famous carnival food, will be at Walker Field
at Fort Stewart Thursday-Sunday. Highlights of the carnival visit are a
pie-eating contest at 8 p.m. Friday and Battleship and Pong beginning at 7 p.m.
Saturday. Carnival hours are 5-11 p.m. Thursday; 5 p.m. –midnight Friday; noon
until midnight Saturday and 1-10 p.m. Sunday. Tickets may be purchased at
Walker Field. For more information, call 912-767-6212.
ADULT DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT AT STEWART, Friday-Saturday:
A round robin dodgeball tournament will be held at
Bennett Sports Complex, building 471, on Friday and Saturday. Open to Active
Duty, Family Members, Retirees, National Guard, and DOD Civilians who are 18
years or older. The cost to enter is $155 per team. Maximum number of team
members is 10. Sign-up now at Bennett Sports Complex. Games will be played at
Bennett’s Sports Complex. Teams will be 6-on- 6 players. Trophies will be
presented to the first- and second-place teams as well as individual trophies
for the first-place team members. For more information, call 912-767-8238.
BOSS SKEET AND TRAP SHOOT, Saturday:
Shoot with the pros! Mossy Oak Gun Club is providing all
the ammo, range fees and food for the Better Opportunities for Single Service
Members Skeet and Trap Shoot starting at noon Saturday at the Hunter Skeet and
Trap Range on Stratofortress Road. For more information, call 912-767-2212.
DESTINATION UNKNOWN TRIP, Saturday:
Register by Wednesday for this destination unknown trip
to Jacksonville, Fla., at 4 p.m., Saturday.
What are we going to visit this time? Here’s a hint: don't fear the
animals, but there are other creatures lurking. The cost is $20 for adults and
$18 for children ages 4-12. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart),
or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
YOUTH SPORTS BASKETBALL COACHES NEEDED, CLINICS
SCHEDULED, Saturday and Oct 25:
Youth Sports is in need of basketball coaches for the
2015-2016 season and has scheduled two clinics to help them prepare for this
fun, motivating, challenging, rewarding experience of making a difference.
Clinics are scheduled from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday and from 1-4 p.m. Oct.
25 at the Youth Sports and Fitness Center, building 7338. Instruction will be
given in coaching youth, practice planning, techniques and proper mechanics.
There is no charge for either clinic. For more information, call 912-767-5079.
LONG RANGE SHOOTING, Saturday:
Opportunity for Soldiers, Retirees, Army Civilians, and
civilian guests to site in large caliber weapons from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday
at Red Cloud Range Complex- Echo (off GA Hwy 119 North). Bring your rifles or
muzzle loaders of any caliber. No pistols or shotguns. Targets at 100-500
meters (paper) and 750-1,000 meters (steel). Cost is $15 per two-hour
block/person. For more information, call 912-435-8061 or 912-767-4316.
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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.)
4TH ANNUAL PEMBROKE SPOOKTACULAR, Oct. 24:
Over the tracks and through the city of Pembroke,
Ga. Take a 5K or 10K run or a Monster
Mash Dash! Costume Friendly – no face
masks. Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-pembroke-spooktacular-5k-10k-tickets-16322249287.
Discounts for military teams. Sponsorship, vendors for the run and/or the
festival are still being accepted. Call
Sharroll at (912) 653-4413 or betterhometown@pembrokega.net for more
information.
BOOK SIGNING BY THOR, Nov. 5:
Brad Thor, a member of a Red Cell Unit in the Department
of Homeland Security shares his most thrilling moments, 6 p.m., Nov. 5 at the
Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton Street in Savannah. Regular admission $15;
$10 military discount. Tickets available by calling 912-525-5050.
DISCOUNTED ENTRY TO PGA TOUR EVENT MCGLADREY CLASSIC,
Nov. 16-22:
The McGladrey Classic is coming to Sea Island Golf Club.
As part of Birdies for the Brave, the McGladrey Classic, Nov. 16-22, offers
active, reserve, and retired military up to two complimentary tickets to each
round of the tournament and access to the Military Outpost with complimentary
food and non-alcoholic beverages near the 9th Green. Military vets can get up to two discounted
tickets for $25 each. To reserve tickets
registration is required at
https://birdiesforthebrave.sheerid.com/McGladreyClassic2015/.
VOLUNTEER AT MCGLADREY CLASSIC, Nov. 18-22:
Volunteers are also needed inside the ropes for the
McGladrey Classic from Nov. 18-22. The
tournament has grown to involve both Sea Island Golf Club courses and volunteer
Marshalls and Standard Bearers are needed on the Plantation Course Wed. through
Friday. Fill in volunteer Marshalls will be needed Sat. and Sunday on the
Championship Seaside Course. Please go
to http://www.mcgladreyclassic.com/volunteers/volunteer-registration/ for more information and to register to
volunteer. If you have any questions,
contact James Stevens, Tournament Manager, at 912-634-3272.
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ADMIN NOTES
MARNE MESSAGE WEEKEND EDITION
This message is a weekly publication posted to email each
Thursday and will highlight events for the immediate 5 days only. 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.
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.
