TODAY/THIS WEEK
COMPUTER SERVICE/SUPPORT REQUESTS:
Computer users who require service and support, contact
the Army Enterprise Service Desk-West (AESD-W). It is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. You can reach the AESD at the following number: 1-866-335-ARMY
(2769).
Ensure that you check some simple basic items before you
call such as: Power cord, LAN cable, printer cartridge and reboot the computer.
Make the call or if you are inclined you can login to the Remedy Service
Request Management (SRM) Page located at https://www.itsm.army.mil. Login and
then "Request Entry". Make sure you write down your Service Ticket
Number. POC for this information is the Ft. Stewart Network Enterprise Center,
912-767-8009.
JOB APPLICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION, through Tuesday:
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 Tuesday. 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, Wednesday & Thursday:
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 Wednesday 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 Thursday 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.
IMMIGRATION FAIR, Thursday & Friday:
For Soldiers trying to make sure that their foreign-born
spouses, children, or parents may live lawfully in the United States, the most
important service that the Legal Assistance Office provides is assistance with
immigration applications. Once a year
the LAO joins forces with members of the Georgia/Alabama Chapter of the
American Immigration Lawyers Association for a very special two-day Immigration
Fair. During the fair, experienced
immigration attorneys provide free consultations to soldiers and their Families
in tandem with of JAGs attorneys who will assist with the follow-up. This year
the Immigration Fair will be held Thursday from 1-4 p.m. and Friday from 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the LAO, 1791 Gulick Ave., Suite 117, Fort Stewart, GA 31314.
To make an appointment, please call (912) 767-8809 or (912) 767-8819.
STATE OF THE GARRISON SCHEDULED, Thursday & Friday:
The Fort Stewart State of the Garrison is scheduled for
Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon in the Club Stewart Ballroom. The Hunter AAF State of
the Garrison is scheduled for Friday, 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.
JOB POSTING, through Friday:
Electrician needed. $23.42 per hours. Submit an internal job application to Roberta
Barnett, P.O. Box 3147, Fort Stewart, GA 31315 or bring to Building 1114, Fort
Stewart. For more information, Fax
912-767-0506 or call telephone 912-767-6880.
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OCTOBER/OTHER BRIEFS
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT & ASSISTANCE
INSPECTION, Monday-Oct. 30:
An Environmental Performance Assessment & Assistance
System (EPAAS) inspection will be conducted from Monday-Oct. 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). Our SMS
focuses on Water Conservation, Energy Conservation, and Land Use with an
emphasis on threatened and endangered species management and solid waste
reduction. For more information and to ensure you are prepared if approached by
an 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.
EFMP PLAYGROUND CLOSURE, Oct. 29:
The Exceptional Family Member Program Special Needs
Playground, adjacent to the Post Exchange, will close from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m., Oct. 29 for EFMP Trunk or Treat.
For more information, contact EFMP at 912-767-5058.
EFMP TRUNK/TREAT, Oct. 29:
The Exceptional Family Member Program of HAAF/ FS EFMP
will host a Trunk or Treat event at the Fort Stewart EFMP special needs
playground (adjacent to the PX) from 5:30-7 p.m., Oct. 29. Please join us for
lots of fun. For more information please call 912-767-2147.
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.
SIDEWALK SALE STEWART COMMISSARY, Oct. 29-31:
The Fort Stewart commissary will be having a sidewalk sale
Oct. 29-31. Many available items sold in bulk with even more extra products
offered outside the commissary. Please
note that the commissaries are not responsible for early sell out of items
during sales due to high customer volume or limited product availability. If
you have any questions, then please contact the store at 912-767-2076.
FREE CANDY STEWART COMMISSARY, Oct. 31:
The Fort Stewart commissary grocery manager will be
handing out limited amount of free bags of candy to children Oct. 31 from 5 p.m.
to 5:45 p.m. Please note that the commissary is not responsible for early run
out of supplies during the event due to high demand volume. If you have any
questions, then please contact the store at 912-767-2076.
COSTUME CONTEST STEWART COMMISSARY, Oct. 31:
The Fort Stewart commissary will be having a costume
contest Oct. 31 from 6 to 6:30 p.m.. Enter the costume contest to show off your
talent and for a chance to win a prize!
If you have any questions, then please contact the store at
912-767-2076.
WEAR PURPLE THURSDAYS IN OCTOBER:
Each Thursday, we encourage our Community to wear
purple. Why purple? Purple is the
symbolic color for domestic violence awareness. In the United States military,
the Purple Heart is presented to those who have been wounded while serving.
Wear purple as a way to tell others why that ending domestic violence is
important to you. Please consider taking pictures of your staff members, FRG,
office decorations, ECT if wearing Purple on Thursdays. If you send them to me, we will publish on
the ACS Facebook page and we can push this initiative farther. For further
information, contact Beau Bradley, (912) 767 - 1597,
chester.f.bradley2.civ@mail.mil.
SIGN UP NOW FOR STORM SPOTTER CLASS, Nov. 3:
The DPTMS - Protection Branch will host a National
Weather Service (NWS) Storm Spotter Class 3 Nov., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the SFC
Paul R. Smith Education Center Auditorium. The training will be led by the
Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the Charleston NWS, Ron Morales, and
will include a brief introduction to the NWS, the different types of hazardous
weather and how to safely observe them, the types of severe weather to report,
and how to send those reports to the NWS.
No prior knowledge of weather or weather observing is necessary to
attend this training. There is no cost to attend, and is open to everyone. To sign up, email Tony Fleeger at
william.a.fleeger.civ@mail.mil or call 912-767-2583.
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.
WARRIORS IN TRANSITION RESOURCE FAIR, Nov. 5:
Growth, Progression & Strength...GPS your future Nov.
5 at the Fort Stewart Education Center from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Open to all WTU
and IDES Soldiers. Register on line at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=377&p=0
or call 912-435-9646 for more information.
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 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.
STEWART COMMISSARY VETERAN'S DAY HOURS, Nov. 11:
The Fort Stewart commissary will be open for business on
Veteran's Day, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store will be closed during
"Early Bird Hours" on that day honoring American veterans. The Fort
Stewart Commissary is working hard to bring the commissary benefit to their
customers with great savings on name-brand products, Bakery, Deli, Fresh
Sandwiches To Go, Hot Foods Department, Rotisserie Chicken and Sushi. If you
have any questions, then please contact Priscilla Echols,912-767-2076.
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 from Noon-1 p.m. The Director of Religious Education, Bill Agnew is
continuing the study of the New York Times Best Seller "The
Harbinger," by Jonathan Cahn. We are discussing 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.
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.
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FMWR BRIEFS
CROSSFIT FORT STEWART WARRIOR CHALLENGE 2015,
Saturday:
Registration continues until Thursday for the CrossFit
Fort Stewart Warrior Challenge, scheduled Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Caro
Fitness Center, building 708. The cost is $35 per person. Soldiers, Family
Members and Army Civilians and those in the surrounding CrossFit Community are
invited to compete. Register online at
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Stewartrectrac.html. Contestants in eight
divisions must complete three high-intensity, varied, functional movement
workouts. Divisions are Men 40 & under (RX); Women 40 & under (RX); Men
40 & under (Scaled); Women 40 & under (Scaled); Men’s Masters 41-49;
Women’s Masters 41-49; Men’s Masters 50 & Over; and Women’s Masters 50
& Over. For more information, call 912-767-4763.
BRIDAL EXPO AT HUNTER, Sunday:
All brides-to-be and Families are invited to the 2015
Fall Bridal Showcase Extravaganza from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday at Hunter Club,
building 6015. Each attendee will be provided a bag of goodies, flyers and
incentives following registration. For more information, call 912-315-4603.
FREE PUMPKIN CARVING CLASS AT HOLBROOK, Oct. 29:
Learn the tricks of carving a pumpkin, while having fun
and spending time with the Family. The class will be held from 5- 8 p.m. Oct.
29 in north side large pavilion No. 4 at Holbrook Pond Recreation Area. Don't
forget to bring your own pumpkin! For more information, call 912-435-8213.
EXTREME DODGEBALL INTEREST MEETING, Oct. 29:
Youth ages 11-17 who are interested in playing extreme
dodgeball are invited to meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Youth Activities Center,
building 5655, to discuss forming a league. Rules, regulations, team play and
schedules will be discussed. For more information, call 912-767-4491.
TODDLER HALLOWEEN PARTY AT CORKAN, Oct. 30:
Celebrate Halloween with a costume party at Corkan Family
Fun Center, building 449, from 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 30. Dress up your little ones
in their favorite costume. Parents, please bring a treat for your children to
share with their friends. Corkan provides site and Capri Sun beverage for all
little trick-or-treaters. Party is free. There is a $2 per child charge for
Bounce House fun. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
DRESSIN & GROOVIN LIKE YOUR FAV HALLOWEEN CHARACTER
AT CORKAN, Oct. 31:
Dress the part, put on some wheels and show us what
you've got from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Corkan Family Fun Center, building 449. The
$5 per person cost includes skate rental. For more information, call
912-767-4273.
PLAY FOOT GOLF AT STEWART FOR $5 A GAME, Nov. 1-30:
Here’s a chance to try the fast-growing sport of foot
golf for just $5 a round at Taylors Creek Golf Course at Stewart. The soccer
ball rental is on us during this special Nov.1-30. For more information, call
912-767-2370.
MARNE BOWLING CENTER TURKEY SHOOT, Nov. 2-25:
Bowl two consecutive strikes during normal business hours
at Marne Bowling Center from Nov. 2-25 and you will win a frozen turkey. The
cost is $1 per person. Strikes must be witnessed by a member of the Marne
Bowling Center staff. Participants cannot win more than two turkeys during the
promotion. For more information, call 912-767-4866.
TICKETS AND TRANSPORTATION TO DISNEY ON ICE SHOW
AVAILABLE AT LEISURE TRAVEL:
Tickets and transportation for the 11 a.m., Nov. 14
Disney on Ice Let’s Celebrate show at Savannah Civic Center are available at
Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices. The price for tickets and transportation
is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Ages 2 and above must have a ticket for
admission. The price for tickets only is $17 per person. All tickets will be at
will call the day of the show. The final day to sign up for transportation and
tickets is Nov. 2. For more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart or
912-315-3674 at Hunter.
WALT DISNEY WORLD TRIP, Nov. 27-29:
Step into the world of fantasy and see Disney World with
all its Christmas décor on this Leisure Travel trip to Orlando Nov. 27-29. The
cost is $375 for 1-4 people in a room. The fee covers transportation and hotel.
Register by Nov. 20. For more information,
call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912- 315-3674 (Hunter).
SIGN UP FOR MANAGED HUNTS AT FORT STEWART, Nov. 7, &
Dec. 19:
Registration is being accepted from Active Duty Soldiers
and Retirees for Outdoor Recreation’s two remaining managed deer/hog hunts at
Fort Stewart. Sign up at the Stewart or Hunter Pass and Permit offices. Sign-up
for the first hunt, scheduled Saturday (Oct. 24) in Red Cloud Complex, is
closed. The second hunt will be Nov. 7 in the Delta Area and the registration
deadline is Oct. 26. The third hunt will be in the Bravo Area Dec. 19, with a
selection drawing on Dec. 8. For each hunt, there will be 45 slots for active
duty soldiers and five slots for retirees. You can put your name in for all
hunts, but you can only go on one hunt in a year. A $25 fee per hunter is
payable upon selection. For more information, call either of the Pass and
Permit offices. The telephone numbers are 912-435-8061 (Stewart) and
912-315-5163 (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.
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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, Saturday:
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.
ADAPTIVE GOLF ON PARRIS ISLAND:
Experience the legends at Parris Island and the Adaptive
Golf Experience. Encourages individuals with disabilities or challenges due to
stroke, spine injury, TBI, neurological conditions, amputation and more to
learn and play golf. Clinics held the 3rd Saturday of each month, 9-11 a.m.
FREE and open to civilians, veterans and active military. For more information
call 843-228-2240 or 843-522-5850.
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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.
