TODAY/THIS WEEK
DES ADMIN RECORDS SECTION TEMPORARY CLOSURE,
Today-Friday:
The Fort Stewart Directorate of Emergency Services Police
Admin Records will be closed for annual records purging from today-Friday.
Emergencies can be handled on a case by case bases. For more information, call
912-767-8484.
OPEN SEASON HEALTH BENEFITS FAIR, Tuesday &
Wednesday:
The Fort Stewart Health Benefits Fair is scheduled for
Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Patriot Auditorium at Winn Army
Community Hospital. Vendor
representatives will offer information on health, vision, and dental insurance
programs to our civilian employees. For
further information contact Kaskha Anthony at 912-767-8358 or locate the
programs at http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/rates/index.asp.
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)
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NOVEMBER/OTHER BRIEFS
TRAINING RESOURCE CONFERENCE, Nov. 24:
S-3's, Operations Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and
Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training Resource Conference
will be held Nov. 24, 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.
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.
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.
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FMWR BRIEFS
MEET RISING PGA STAR SMYLIE KAUFMAN AT TAYLORS CREEK,
Tuesday:
Rising PGA star Smylie Kaufman, who won the Oct. 25 Las
Vegas Shriners Hospital for Children Open, will put on an exhibition of his
swing and winning techniques from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday at Taylors Creek Golf Course. Everyone is welcome to this free event
presented by Coca-Cola and MWR. Smylie’s PGA Tour victory earned him an
invitation to play in the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta. For more
information, call 912-767-2370.
TURKEY SHOOT AT HUNTER SKEET & TRAP RANGE, Thursday:
Win a prize valued at $20 in the Turkey Shoot at 6 p.m.
Thursday 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. Unable to take part Thursday? Another
Turkey Shoot is scheduled at the Hunter range on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.
50 BIRD SKEET TRAP & 5 STAND SHOOT AT HUNTER,
Saturday:
A 50-Bird Skeet Trap & 5 Stand Shoot will be held
from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hunter Skeet/Trap Range. Registration
accepted until Thursday. Sign-up sheet is at the range. The cost is $25 for one
event, $40 for two and $50 for all three. For more information, call
912-315-9554/9354/9250.
MARNE BOWLING CENTER TURKEY SHOOT:
Bowl two consecutive strikes during normal business hours
at Marne Bowling Center from now through Nov. 25 and you will win a frozen
turkey. The cost is $1 per person. Strikes must be verified 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.
‘FALL IN LOVE WITH HUNTER GOLF COURSE’ SPECIAL RATES:
There have been a number of major renovations at Hunter
Golf Course – re-grassing, bunker repairs, air circulation and sunlight
improvements – and you’re invited to fall in love all over again with the
course. We’re offering special rates on greens and golf cart fees to welcome you
back. Want to know more? Call 912-315-9115.
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).
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.
DISC GOLF AT NEWMAN FITNESS CENTER:
A nine-hole Disc Golf Course has been laid out on the
grounds of Newman Fitness Center at Fort Stewart. Players can choose between
layouts of 3,178 yards (par 30) or 2,542 yards (par 28). There’s no charge.
Players can check out equipment at the Newman front desk or bring their own.
For more information, call 912-767-3031.
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.)
MAYORS THANKSGIVING, Nov. 22:
You are invited to attend the 13th Annual Hinesville
Mayor's Thanksgiving Program, Sunday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m., at the Hinesville First
United Methodist Church located at 203 North Main Street. The service will be led by clergy from the
community along with community leaders, a chorale of voices from various
congregations in Hinesville as well as the chaplaincy at Fort Stewart. Please come prepared for an evening of
beautiful music and worship with the entire community.
THANKSGIVING POTLUCK, Nov. 26:
VFW Post 660 in Savannah would like to invite the
Military Community to a Thanksgiving Dinner Potluck on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 1
p.m. at our Post, located at 5115
Ogeechee Rd in Savannah (about 6 mile past the HWY 17 Walmart). If you would
like to bring a dish to pass, that would be appreciated, but most importantly,
bring yourself and join in a Thanksgiving celebration amongst Veterans and
Military supporters. If possible, please RSVP by calling (912) 235-3001.
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
