Monday, December 14, 2015

Monday, Dec. 14, 2015


TODAY/THIS WEEK

 

SHOPPETTE/EXPRESS BY POPEYES TEMPORARY CHANGE IN HOURS, beginning Today:

Beginning today and continuing through Jan. 4, 2016, the Express/Shoppette located near Popeye's will be open only from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. The store will be closed weekends and holidays. For more information, please call 912-876-2851.

 

ACS Closure:  ACS will be closed on both Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, 15 Dec from 1000 until Close of Business for our annual Holiday Party.  Essentials services such as SHARP and Victim Advocates will still be available.  Army Emergency Relief can be obtained by contacting the American Red Cross.  For questions, please call FS (912) 767-5058 or HAAF (912) 315- 6816.

 

FAMILY READINESS FOCUS GROUP, Today & Wednesday:

FRG Leaders, Senior Advisors and Commanders are invited to an FRG Focus Group to review and provide feedback on the brand new FRG Training curriculum.  The focus groups will be conducted 10 a.m., today at HAAF ACS, building 1286 and 9:30 a.m., Wednesday at FS ACS, building 87.   This will replace Operation READY training once released.  For questions, please call (912) 767-4047.

 

BIBLE STUDY AT MARNE CHAPEL, Wednesday:

A special Bible Study/Discussion will be offered noon, Wednesday, exploring the wonders and blessings of Advent and Christmas. Military Personnel, Civilian Employees, Contractors, Retirees and Family are welcome to attend. Bring your own bag lunch. Study materials will be provided. For more information, contact Bill Agnew at 912-767-9789.

 

ECO ROUNDTABLE CHANGE FROM Wednesday:

The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) Roundtable has been changed from Dec. 16 to Jan. 14, 2016, 9:30 a.m., at Bldg. 1153. For more information please call Mr. Greg Benn at 912-767-1228.

 

G-8 OFFICE CLOSURE, Thursday:

The G-8 Office will be closed Thursday starting at 11 a.m. for their annual Christmas luncheon.  Normal business hours will resume Friday. Point of contact is Polly Williams at 912-210-7157. 

 

CPAC OFFICE CLOSURE, Thursday:

The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) Office will close at 1100 on December 17, 2015, so employees can participate in CPAC's Holiday Luncheon.  The office will re-open with normal business hours on December 18, 2015. 

 

TRAINING DIVISION CLOSURES, Thursday & Friday:

The Training Division HQ, Training Management and Training Support Center will be closed Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their office Christmas party. The Mission Training Complex and Range Control will be closed Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their office Christmas party. For more information, call 912-435-8142. 

 

LRC CLOSURE, Friday:

The Logistics Readiness Center will be closed on Friday starting at 11 a.m. and will re-open with normal operating hours on Dec. 21. 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 (912) 435-0009.

 

FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, December Half-Day Schedule:

Legion (Bldg. 207, 660 Harmon Ave) and Spartan (Bldg. 8439, Vanguard Road) DFACs will be open for weekday breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, Monday -Friday, 14 - 18 December, 21 - 24 December, and 29 - 31 December.  Meal hours are Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. for Legion and 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. for Spartan, Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and Dinner 4 - 5:30 p.m.   Thunder Café (Bldg. 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street) will be open for breakfast and lunch meals Monday - Friday, 14 - 18 December, 21 - 24 December, and 29 - 31

December.   Meal hours are Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. and Lunch 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

 

Fort Stewart Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals 25 - 28 December is Legion DFAC.  Meal hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Supper 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.  Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals 1

- 4 January are Thunder Café and Spartan DFACs.  Meal hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Supper 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

 

HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, December Half-Day

Schedule: HAAF Consolidated DFAC (Bldg. 110, 89 William Barksdale Cir) will be open for weekday breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals Monday - Friday, 14 -

18 December, 21 - 24 December, and 29 - 31 December.  Meal hours are Breakfast 8:00 - 9:30 a.m., Lunch 12 - 1:30 p.m., and Dinner 4 - 5:30 p.m.

HAAF Consolidated Weekend Meal hours for 25 - 28 December and 1 - 4 January are Brunch 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Supper 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

 

 

           

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DECEMBER/OTHER BRIEFS

 

SFL-TAP HOURS HOLIDAY HOURS:

The Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program Centers at Fort Stewart/Hunter will be open for service during normal business hours.  Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (912) 767-2234.

 

STEWART-HUNTER CHAPEL ADVENT HOLIDAY SERVICES, through Jan. 1:

Hunter Army Airfield Chapel (building 145) Schedule: 7 p.m., Protestant Candlelight Service, Dec. 24; 11 a.m., Christmas Day Mass, Dec. 25; New Year’s Day Mass, 11 a.m., Jan. 1.

Fort Stewart Main Post Chapel Schedule: 12:30 p.m., Gospel Service Christmas Play, Dec. 20; 6 p.m., Christmas Eve Mass, Dec. 24; 7:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24; 10 a.m., Christmas Day Mass, Dec. 25; 10 p.m., Gospel Watchnight, Dec. 31; and New Year's Day Mass, 10 a.m., Jan. 1.

 

RECYCLE YOUR LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE, Dec. 26-Jan. 8:

In support of its annual Bring One for the Chipper campaign, Keep Fort Stewart-HAAF will be collecting live Christmas Trees from Dec. 26-Jan. 8. Collection bins will be located in the PX parking lots on Fort Stewart and HAAF. The trees will be used either as fish and wildlife habitats throughout the Installation or will be mulched for use at the Fort Stewart Central Energy Plant. For more information, please call 912-767-6573/2188.

 

COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN, through Dec. 31:

The CFC campaign has been extended through Dec. 31 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.

 

RANGE CONTROL OPERATIONS HOLIDAY CLOSURES:

Range Control's hours of operation during this holiday season are as follows: Tuesday, Thursday, Dec. 22 operational hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Today, Wednesday, Friday, Dec. 21, 23 & 28-31, operational hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 24-27  & Jan 1-4, will be closed all day, reopening on Jan. 5 at 6:30 a.m. 

 

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)

 

EXTENDED PHYSICAL TRAINING HOURS, ongoing:

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.

 

CONTROLLED BURN NOTICE:

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.

 

THE SCOOP ON GREASE!:

Cooking for the Holidays? Be sure to properly dispose of 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. 

 

ACS RESILIENCY TRAINING:

ACS Resiliency Training:  Start 2016 off right with ACS. Learn the key components of the 7-step goal setting process and practice the skill so it can be used independently to plan for achieving personal and career goals. Call (912) 767-1257/4047 or register on the Team Stewart website, ACS Page.

 

FRG BROWNBAG:

Join ACS as we kick off our FRG Brownbag events Jan 8th from 10am - Noon, Bldg. 87.   FRG Leaders, Volunteers, Advisors and Family Readiness Liaisons are all invited to attend.  This ACS Best Practice is a way for our FRG's to share information, best practices and meet new people.  Call FS (912) 767-1257/4047/1597 to register or register on the Team Stewart Website, ACS Page.

 

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FMWR BRIEFS

 

‘EB SCROOGE: A SOUTHERN FRIED CAROL’ PERFORMANCES, Thursday, Friday, Saturday:

Join MWR Community Theatre for a fun evening of live entertainment as they present "Eb Scrooge: A Southern Fried Carol," a sassy southern spin on a classic Charles Dickens tale, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Thunder Run at Club Stewart. Dinner (optional) is at 5:30 p.m. and curtain call is 6:30 p.m. Individual tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Family tickets: $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Dinner cost extra. Reservations obtained through WebTrac, Stewart and Hunter Leisure Travel and Club Stewart. Open to the public. For more information, call 912-767-6212.

 

CHRISTMAS GOLF SHOPPING SPREE AT HUNTER, through Dec. 24:

What an opportunity to take advantage of savings on big/special ticket items, 10 per cent off (excluding balls and gloves) at Hunter Golf Course, Bldg. 8205.  NIKE clearance on bags and shoes. For more information, call 912-315-9115.

 

WALT DISNEY WORLD MILITARY SALUTE TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING 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, including members of the Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists are eligible for the Military Salute tickets. Patrons are asked to check blackout dates before planning Disney vacations. 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.

 

AEROBIC-THON & WELLNESS FAIR AT STEWART, Jan. 9:

Sample various aerobic style classes during the Aerobic-Thon & Wellness Fair starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 9 at Newman Fitness Center. Demonstrations include kick-boxing, step, Zumba, line-dancing, Pilates and much more. The health fair features fitness assessments including body fat measurement, nutritional information, health screenings and more. For more information, call 912-767-3031.

 

DANCE FITNESS PARTY & MINI-HEALTH FAIR AT HUNTER, Jan. 23:

Join us from 10 a.m. –1 p.m. Jan. 23 at Tominac Fitness Center for a Dance Fitness Party & Mini-Health Fair featuring group fitness classes, Zumba and Bounce. Health assessments, nutritional information and screenings offered at no charge. For more information, call 912-315-5078.

 

DIVE IN MOVIE AT HUNTER, Jan. 29:

See "Inside Out", a Disney PIXAR animated movie, rated PG, while swimming or floating in the Tominac Fitness Center Indoor Pool from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 29. There’s no charge. For more information, call 912-315-5078.

 

RUN TO BRUNCH 5K, Jan. 30:

Register by Jan. 28 for the untimed Run to Brunch 5K Walk/Run from 9 a.m. until noon Jan. 30, beginning at the Club Stewart Parking Lot. The event is geared toward all ages and fitness levels and ends in a brunch. Each registered participant receives a race bib, event shirt and one brunch buffet ticket. Regular registration is $30. The cost of registration is $40 on Jan. 29 and the day of the event. For more information, call 912-767-2515.

 

FORT STEWART/HUNTER AAF CRUISE 2, Oct. 30 – Nov. 6, 2016:

Register by Jan. 12 for this 7-Day Western Bahamas cruise leaving from Port Canaveral. Cost is $547.74 per person (inside rooms), $637.74 (ocean view rooms), and $807.74 (balcony). First deposit $25 per person, non-refundable due by Jan. 12. Second deposit of $250 due June 1 and final payment due Aug. 12, 2016. Price does not include transportation to port or gratuity. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).

 

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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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.