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GATE CLOSURES:
Thanksgiving is Thursday, followed by a division training
holiday Friday. Please adjust your access to Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield
based on the below access point closures for the days indicated. Thanksgiving Day (Thursday) the following
gates will be closed: Fort Stewart-Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4C, Gate 7 and Gate 7C;
Hunter Army Airfield-Wilson Gate. Friday gate closures include: Fort
Stewart-Gate 2, Gate 3, and Gate 4C; Hunter Army Airfield-Wilson Gate. If there
are any questions or concerns please, contact Arthur L. Weston, 912.767.1883.
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TODAY/THIS WEEK
EXTENDED PHYSICAL TRAINING HOURS, beginning Today:
Beginning today, physical training hours are extended to
8 a.m. All roads will open normally at
7:30 a.m. Motorists are reminded that
the speed limit while passing troops is 10 m.p.h.
TRAINING RESOURCE CONFERENCE, Tuesday:
S-3's, Operations Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and
Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training Resource Conference
will be held Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at MOON THEATER. We will schedule training
devices, ranges and training areas up through May 2016. The next conference will
not be until Jan. 26. For more information call 912-435-8142.
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH OBSERVATION,
Wednesday:
As part of the U.S. Army and 3rd ID’s support of Equal
Opportunity observances, the installation will observe National Native American
Heritage Month, 11:30 a.m., Wednesday at Club Stewart. The keynote speaker is
Sgt. 1st Class Aaron White, 3rd ID. This year’s theme is Growing Native
Leaders: Enhancing Seven Generations. For more information, call 912-435-9879.
GOT GREASE?:
Don't put grease down those drains! Grease, oil, and fat
clog pipes and sewer lines just as they block arteries, so flushing them down
the drain can be disastrous. Blocked
sewer lines cause serious problems, eventually resulting in overflows and
potentially causing health hazards, damage to home interiors, and adverse
impacts to the environment. Cleaning up after such a mess is not how you want
to spend your holidays! To protect your property, the environment, and avoid a
costly bill. Never put grease, oil, or fat down the drain! Instead, strain
excess grease from pots/pans into a separate container for disposal and scrape
grease and food scraps from plates into the trash. For more information please
call 912-767-2010.
DENTAL CLINIC CLOSURES FOR DIVISION TRAINING HOLIDAY,
Friday:
Dental Clinic #1, located in building 440, 351 W. 6th
Street, across the street from Cottrell Field on Fort Stewart, will be the only
Dental Clinic open for limited sick call starting from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Friday. If any active duty Solider has an emergency after hours, report to the
Winn Army Community Hospital Emergency Room and the (DOD) Dentist on Duty
will/can be called in. To schedule dental appointments please call the
appointment line at 912- 435-6777.
GET OUT OF YOUR KITCHEN THURSDAY! CHOW DOWN ON GOOD EATS
AT DINING FACILITIES FOR THANKSGIVING MEALS:
Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Dining Facilities hold the
Installation's annual Thanksgiving Meals and Competitions Thursday. Legion DFAC (building 207), DIVARTY DFAC
(building 3003), Spartan DFAC (building 8439), and HAAF Consolidated DFAC
(building 110) serves the traditional Thanksgiving Meal with all the trimmings
from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is
$9.05 for Officers, Sergeants and above, Civilians and guests. The costs is $6.80 for Soldiers, below the
rank of Sergeant (PV1-SPC); and for their Family Members. For additional information contact
912-767-8761.
NAF BENEFITS OPEN SEASON 2015, ends Friday:
The Benefits Open Season for NAF Employees will end
Friday. Please visit https://www.nafhealthplans.com/army for plans, deductibles
coverage and more. To sign up or make any changes to your current plan please
contact your CPAC NAF Human Resource Assistant to schedule an appointment or
stop by the Soldier Service Center, building 253, room 2046, Monday-Friday,
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed on Thursday morning from 8:30-10:30 a.m. for training
and on Thursday due to Federal Holiday). For more information please call
912-767-5051.
LRC CLOSURE, Friday:
In observance of Thanksgiving, all Logistics Readiness
Center offices will be closed Friday. This closure includes the Central Issue
Facility, Supply Subsistence Management Office, Laundry operations, Personal
Property, Rail Marshalling Area, Freight, and Maintenance Operations of Fort
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. For
emergencies, contact the emergency operations center.
SSSC CLOSURE, Friday:
In observance of Thanksgiving, SSSC will be closed on
Friday and will re-open with normal operating hours Nov. 30. For questions,
contact the COR at (912) 435-0319.
THANKSGIVING SAFETY GRAM:
Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings family and friends
together to share good food, conversation, and laughter. In the midst of all
this festive activity, it’s important to remember that there are health hazards
associated with the holiday, including an increased chance of food poisoning,
kitchen fires, and travel incidents. You
can 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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NOVEMBER/OTHER BRIEFS
CONTROLLED BURN SEASON BEGINS, Dec. 1:
Controlled Burn Season Begins Soon. Fort Stewart's
Forestry Branch will enter a controlled burn season Dec. 1 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.
THE EXCHANGE FREE MOVIE SHOWING, Dec. 5:
The Exchange will have an advanced movie showing at the Stewart
Theater, 3 p.m., Dec. 5. The movie, "In the Heart of the Sea” rated PG-13,
will be the260th Distributor/Exchange Appreciation Free Screening of a major
motion picture and 23rd this fiscal year. We like to have every seat filled as
this is what it takes to have continuous support from the film companies for
advanced/free showings. Tickets for this event will be available at any concept
in the Exchange Food Court starting Monday. Tickets are on a first come, first
served basis limit 5 per person. No purchase necessary. For more information,
contact Gary Ross, 912-876-4698.
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION, Dec. 8:
Learn to communicate clearly using the IDEAL Model to be
confident, clear and controlled. Join the ACS trainers for this Resiliency
Training event, 9 a.m.-Noon, Dec. 8 in building 87 at Fort Stewart. For more
information, call 912-767-1257.
MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS SUSPENDED/RESCHEDULED:
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday the tobacco cessation
class for November has been suspended. The next class will be Dec. 9. 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.
SAVE THE DATE "FAREWELL MICHAEL BIERING-DEPUTY
GARRISON COMMANDER", Dec. 10:
Mark your calendar now for the departure farewell soiree
to Deputy Garrison Commander, Michael Biering, 11:30 a.m., Dec. 10 at Club
Stewart Ballroom. Advance tickets required. Menu includes Applewood pulled
pork, chicken, coleslaw, and more. For more information, contact 912-767-3695.
PMP BRIEFINGS, Dec. 11 & 17:
The 3ID Division Engineer Section is hosting two Project Management
Professional (PMP) informational briefings Dec. 11 and 17. Any personnel
(Civilian or Military) interested in attaining a PMP Certification are welcome
to attend. The briefings will be held at building 705 in room 103. The Dec. 11
session will be 1-2 p.m. and Dec. 17 session will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. Both
briefings will be identical so attendance is only required at one. For
additional information contact CPT Carl Simone at 912-435-9692.
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN, through Dec. 15:
The CFC campaign ends Dec. 15 and you still have the
opportunity to support many great organizations nationally and locally. In our
immediate area, agencies of support include Army Relief Fund, Red Cross, USO,
United Way, Boys/Girls Clubs, YMCA, Lead the Way Foundation for the Rangers,
Night Stalkers, and Wreaths for Warriors Walk. To donate on-line, please visit
http://www.cfccoastalga.org/_root/ and make your pledge or see your unit's CFC
keyworker.
ROAD CLOSURE, through Dec. 26:
Steele Ave between Hero RD and Hase RD on FT. Stewart
will be closed through Dec. 26 for re-paving project. Road detour signs will be
posted for route around the construction site. Please avoid this area during
construction to avoid unnecessary delays. POC for this project is Gary McIntyre
(912-767-3305)
EARLY CHRISTMAS FROM GARRISON SAFETY! FURNITURE OFFER:
Anyone in need of office furniture, contact the Garrison
Safety Office, Don Estep or Jeff Willis at 912-767-4858 or 912-767-7878.
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FMWR BRIEFS
LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR GEORGIA
SOUTHERN-SOUTH ALABAMA GAME, Saturday:
A limited number of free tickets are available for the
Georgia Southern Eagles football game Saturday against the South Alabama
Jaguars 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. Limit two tickets per Soldier. Ticket recipients
will be publicly recognized as Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Soldiers at
the game. Game time is 2 p.m. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart)
or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
FMWR HOLIDAY HOURS, CLOSINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE:
The Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Holiday
closures and change of hours of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation
facilities are available by going to our Web site at
www.stewarthunter.armymwr.com <http://www.stewarthunter.armymwr.com>.
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 at Marne Bowling
Center. (Participants must be in uniform or show ID.) For more information,
call 912-767-4866.
THUNDER RUN SCHEDULE WILL CHANGE, Dec. 1:
Beginning Dec. 1, Thunder Run restaurant at Club Stewart
will be closed for lunch on Mondays. Hours of operation Tuesday through Friday
will continue to be 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. For more information, call
912-767-4717.
OLD-FASHIONED ‘LUCKY X’ TURKEY SHOOT AT STEWART, Dec. 2:
Old Fashioned Shotgun "Lucky X" Turkey Shoot
will be held from 4-6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Fort Stewart Skeet/Trap Range,
building 8332, Holbrook Pond. Shoot 12 gauge shotguns at about 25 yards. Shells
will be provided and house skeet guns will be available for use at no charge.
Shot closest to the center of the X wins a frozen turkey. Cost is $3 a round,
with a minimum of five and maximum of 10 shooters. Participants can shoot
multiple rounds. For more information, call 912-435-8205.
TURKEY SHOOT AT HUNTER SKEET & TRAP RANGE, Dec. 3:
Win a prize valued at $20 in the Turkey Shoot at 6 p.m.
Dec. 3 at Hunter Skeet & Trap Range, building 8250 (off S. Perimeter Road).
Cost is $3 per shot. Only factory issued shotguns with no scopes and no rest
allowed. Shotguns available and shotgun shells provided. Open to all. For more
information, call 912-315-9554.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT STEWART, Dec. 3:
The Christmas tree outside Club Stewart will come to life
and Santa will arrive at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, starting at 5:30 p.m. Dec.
3. There’s no charge. Seasonal music by
3rd ID Band, songs by the Liberty High School Chorus, sing-along “Jingle Bells,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer” and “Here Comes Santa Claus”
with Santa’s Elf. Free MWR Kiddie Train rides. Old St. Nick will be available
for pictures, so bring your cameras. For more information, call 912-767-6212.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, TREES FOR TROOPS AT
HUNTER, Dec. 4:
Santa will arrive and the colorfully decorated tree
outside Hunter Club, building 6015, will light up the evening during the Tree
Lighting Ceremony starting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Music by 3rd ID Band and
Pulaski Elementary School chorus. Sing-along
“Jingle Bells,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Here Comes Santa Claus” with Santa’s Elf.
Free MWR Kiddie Train rides. Santa will be available for pictures, so bring
your cameras. Trees for Troops give-away to Active Duty Soldiers and Family
Members will take place immediately following the Tree Lighting Ceremony on a
first-come, first-served basis. Trees provided by The Christmas Spirit
Foundation and FedEX. Free Christmas tree stands provided by Exchange, while supplies
last. For more information, call 912-315-5078.
TREES FOR TROOPS DISTRIBUTION AT STEWART, Dec. 5:
Free, donated Christmas trees will be given to Active
Duty Soldiers and Families on a first-come, first-served basis at Newman
Fitness Center, building 439, starting at 9 a.m. Dec. 5, while supplies last.
The Christmas Spirit Foundation and FedEx have partnered to provide the trees.
Military ID card required. For more information, call 912-767-6212.
SUPER MEGA BINGO AT STEWART/HUNTER, Dec. 5:
Super Mega Bingo at Stewart/Hunter on Dec. 5 is an
opportunity to win big. The Super Mega Bingo packet consists of fully loaded
108 faces (electronic) or four pack $100 (paper), $15K overall, six $2,000
games, three $1,500 games and four $5,000 jackpots. There also will be specials
and intermission games (not included in the cost of the packet). Cost is $250
to play electronically, $100 to play on paper. Doors will open at 2 p.m. at
both locations for those who pre-purchase their packet. Actual program starts
at 6 p.m. Stewart Bingo is in building 405 (912-767-4200) and Hunter Bingo is
in building 6015 (912-315-4606).
BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT CLUB STEWART, Dec. 6:
Enjoy brunch with Santa from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dec. 6
at Club Stewart, building 405. Omelet and carving stations, decadent desserts,
and other southern breakfast favorites. Advance tickets, available until Dec.
3, are $14.95 for adults and $6.45 for children (ages 3-10). After that, prices are $17.95 for adults and
$7.45 for children. Children 2 and under free. For more information, call
912-767-4717.
SIGN UP FOR MANAGED DEER/HOG HUNT AT FORT STEWART, Dec.
19:
Active Duty Soldiers and Retirees can sign up until Dec.
8 at the Stewart or Hunter Pass and Permit offices for the final Outdoor
Recreation managed deer/hog hunt at Fort Stewart this season. The hunt will be
in the Bravo Area Dec. 19, with a selection drawing on Dec. 8. There will be 45
slots for active duty soldiers and five slots for retirees. 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).
WALT DISNEY WORLD MILITARY SALUTE TICKETS AVAILABLE,
beginning Jan. 3:
Walt Disney World Military Salute 2016 tickets will
become available Jan. 3, 2016 at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices. They
can be used until Dec. 19, 2016. The price for a four-day Military ticket with
the Park Hopper Option for themselves and up to five family members or friends
is $196 each. Purchasers can add the Water Park Fun & More option for $34
each. Active and retired U.S. Military
are eligible for the Military Salute tickets. Hours for the Stewart office
(912-767-2841), located in PX Furniture Mall Complex, are 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday-Friday. Hours for the Hunter office (912-315-3674), located in Hunter PX
Exchange, are 9:30.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
MEINHARDT VINEYARDS & WINERY TRIP, Jan. 30:
Visit the Meinhardt Vineyards & Winery in Statesboro,
Ga., with Leisure Travel at 3 p.m. Jan. 30 for a tour and tasting. Adults only.
The cost is $25 per person. Later that evening, join the group for dinner (at
your own expense). Registration will continue until Jan. 25. For more
information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart or 912-315-3674 at Hunter. For more
information, call 912-435-8061 or 912-767-4316.
FUN IN THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS TRIP, Feb. 12-14, 2016:
Registration ongoing until Jan. 25 for the Leisure Travel
trip to Gatlinburg Tenn. Skiing,
snowboarding, tubing and ice skating are all available at the Ober Gatlinburg
Ski Resort. Cost of $450 for 1-4 persons includes hotel and transportation.
Additional $50 charge for fifth person. Price does not cover ski and snow board
rentals, but Military discounts are given. For more information, call 912-767-2841
(Stewart) or 912- 315-3674 (Hunter).
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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.)
FREE NATIVITY DRIVE-THRU, beginning Dec. 19:
Free drive thru nativity at Harmony Methodist Church in
Glennville, Dec. 19 and 20. For more information, call (912) 237-2219.
SAVANNAH THEATER 'TICKETS FOR TROOPS', ongoing:
With the help of the patrons of the Savannah Theatre, our
goal is to provide a free night of entertainment for every active military
family. If you are active military or a dependent of someone who is, a ticket
to one of our great shows has already been purchased for you. Just show your active
military I.D. to the box office to redeem your ticket. Call the box office at
(912) 233-7764 for more details. Thank you for your service, we hope to see you
at the Historic Savannah Theatre! For
more information, visit http://www.savannahtheatre.com/tickets-for-troops/.
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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.
