TODAY/THIS WEEK
(Today) CONTROLLED BURNS:
Fort Stewart Forestry Branch will be burning in the
following training areas today: F6-604 acres— Helicopter burn. Area is 14.5
miles NNW of Bldg. 1 and 12 miles NW of Lawson fire tower. Flames will not be
visible from GA highways 144 or 119. Predicted winds are SW 10-14. For more
information, call 912-435-8063.
(Today) GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-STEWART:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF today from 1-2 p.m. and March 21 from 1-2 p.m.
at the Fort Stewart Education Center Auditorium. Sign-in begins 30 minutes
prior to start time. All supervisors are required to attend. Do not bring food or beverages, except water.
POC is Ms. Fisher, 912-767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil or Randy Dutkiewicz,
912-767-6628 or Randall.k.Dutkiewicz.civ@mail.mil.
(Today) GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISORY TRAINING-HUNTER
ARMY AIRFIELD:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF March 14 from 3-4 p.m. at the HAAF ACS building
1286. Sign-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time. All supervisors are
required to attend. Do not bring food or
beverages, except water. POC is Ms. Fisher, 912-767-5047 or
Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil or Randy Dutkiewicz, 912-767-6628 or
Randall.k.Dutkiewicz.civ@mail.mil.
(Tuesday) POLICE RECORDS OFFICE CLOSURE:
The Fort Stewart Police Admin Services Police Records
section will be closed Tuesday starting at Noon for training. It will reopen for service at 8 a.m.,
Wednesday. For more information, call 912-767-1445.
(Tuesday) MCSC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE:
The Marne Community and Spouses Club (MCSC) Scholarship
Fund falls under the support of the Marne Community and Spouses Club to provide
merit based scholarships for eligible military family members. Visit the
website www.marnecommunityclub.com to check eligibility and to download an
application.
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MARCH/OTHER BRIEFS
(March 21 & 22) PHYSCIAN ASSISTANT RECRUITING BRIEF:
Do YOU want to become a Medical Officer? The 65D
Physician Assistant Program Manager for the Regular Army, Major Scott Bradshaw,
visits Fort Stewart to conduct an AMEDD commissioning programs brief for
Military Service Members, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., March 21 and 22 at the
SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center, 100 Knowledge Drive, Room 247. The educational opportunities discussed will
include: Inter-service Physician Assistant
Program, AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program, Health Professional Scholarship
Program, Physical Therapy Baylor Program, Masters of Social Work, and the
Medical Service Corps. Each programs qualifications, requirements and board
dates vary, so please attend the briefings to receive the most updated
information. For more information, call 912-435-6662.
(March 23) ACS RESILIENCE TRAINING:
Join the trainers at ACS as we conduct another Resilience
Skill. On March 23, learn about
Activating Events, Thoughts and Consequences (ATC) and how they drive how we
feel. Learn the importance of Hunting
the Good Stuff and how to counter the negativity bias, create positive emotion
and notice what is really good. This
training is also opened to Department of the Army Civilians. Call (912) 767-1257/4047/1597 to
register. Registration also available on
the Team Stewart website, ACS page.
(March 28) FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS:
This class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot
Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. FREE class, 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
March 24. 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.
(March 28) LRC WAREHOUSE INVENTORY RESCHEDULED:
The Fort Stewart Logistics Readiness Center, Supply and
Services Division, Supply Support Activity Warehouse inventory has been
rescheduled for March 28-April 1. During this time the Logistics Readiness
Center will process high priority requisitions (walk-ups) approved by the G-8,
and will accept turn-ins. The turn in section will sign for turn-ins that are
directed to the Logistics Readiness Center and will not be processed in
GCSS-Army until the inventory is completed.
For additional information individuals may call 912-435-0321.
(March 30) SMOKING CESSATION CLASS:
Plan to attend the tobacco cessation class March 30 if
you are thinking of quitting cigarettes, chew tobacco or have recently quit and
want to maintain. Classes will be 8:30-10 a.m. at the Army Wellness Clinic,
building 442 on Fort Stewart and 1-2 p.m. in the computer room at Tuttle Clinic
on Hunter Army Airfield. Call 912-435-5071/6517 for more information and to
register.
(April 2) 10-MILER TRIALS:
The Army Ten Miler time trials will be conducted 6 a.m.,
April 2 and May 7 at Donovan Field Track.
Soldiers are invited to compete to be members of the 3ID Ten Miler team
that travels to Washington D.C. to compete at the Army Ten Miler, Oct. 9. For
more information call 912-435-6855.
(April 14) STEWART FIRE WARDEN CLASS:
The next Fort Stewart fire warden’s class will be held
April 14 at 9 a.m. in building 1851. 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
912-767-7006.
(April 18) TAX DAY:
Tax Day is April 18th, so come and get your taxes
(Federal and State) prepared and e-filed for FREE at the Marne Tax Center.
Services available for Active Duty Soldiers, Active Duty Retirees, and their
Family Members. Hours of operations are Monday/Tuesday, 8:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.;
Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m.-7:15 p.m.; Thursdays, Noon-4:15 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:45
a.m.-2:15 p.m. Walk-ins and Appointments welcomed. For more information, call
Fort Stewart - (912)767-1040 - 2233 Gulick Avenue Bldg 816 (near Gate 5) HAAF -
(912) 315-3675 - 638 Horace Emmet Wilson Blvd., building 1211, (Legal
Assistance Building).
(April 25-29) SPRING CLEAN UP:
Annual Spring clean-up for the Stewart-Hunter
installation areas. Recycling drive at Hunter Army Airfield, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,
April 27 in the parking lot on the corner of Duncan Drive and Billy Mitchell
Blvd. Recycling drive at Fort St4wart, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., April 28 in the parking
lot adjacent to Bennett Sports Complex on Harmon Avenue. For more information,
call 912-767-6573/8880.
(May 3-5) EXPLOSIVES SAFETY WORKSHOP:
Safety Officers, QASAS, Ammunition Warrant Officers,
range management personnel and all others with responsibilities for explosives
safety management. The 3ID Safety Office is hosting a 3 day explosives safety
workshop May 3-5. The workshop will consist of 2 separate and independent
blocks of instruction: Advanced
Explosives Safety Management, (2 days) and the Deviation Approval and Risk
Acceptance Document DARAD course. (1 day). Please notify Mr. Gary Lindroth
(gary.w.lindroth.civ@mail.mil, 912-315-1054/912-435-9931) ASAP if you have
qualified personnel who are interested in attending this training.
(May 6): SPRING SPECIAL OLYMPICS:
Volunteers are needed for the 2016 Spring Special
Olympics. The event will be held May 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Liberty County
Recreation Department, 607 Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville, GA. Volunteers and
needed to serve as buddies, huggers and the cheering section. For more
information or to sign up to volunteer, contact ACS, EFMP at 912-767-1035/2147.
(May 18-24) PMP BOOT CAMP:
The Division Engineer will host a Project Management
Professional (PMP) “Boot Camp” from May 18-24. This is open to military and
civilian personnel. A professional trainer will facilitate the course -
designed to prepare participants for the PMP exam. Soldiers who pass the exam
gain an additional skill identifier. For cost information or to sign up,
contact CPT Carl Simone by March 24, 912-435-9692 or
carl.a.simone.mil@mail.mil.
(Wednesdays) BIBLE STUDY AT MARNE CHAPEL:
Bible Study/discussion will be offered Noon every
Wednesday at Marne Chapel. Have you ever wondered how God has woven His Plan of
the Ages throughout the pages of The Bible? From Genesis to Revelation this
"Panorama" view of Scripture will open your Eyes and ears to God's
Word in a unique and exciting way. Military Personnel, Civilian Employees,
Contractors, Retirees and Family Members are welcome to attend. Bring your own
bag lunch. Study materials will be provided.
For more information, contact Bill Agnew at 912-767-9789.
(Ongoing) TRICARE FOR OLDER INCAPACITATED CHILDREN:
What criteria must the child of an active duty or retired
Service member meet after age 21 (or 23 if a full time college student) to
qualify as incapacitated and be eligible for TRICARE health benefits? The child
must be incapable of providing his or her own support; be dependent on the
sponsor for over 50 percent of his or her support (if the sponsor is deceased,
the child must have received over 50 percent of his or her support from the
sponsor at the time of death); have been incapacitated prior to age 21 (or age
23 if enrolled as a full-time student); be unmarried. For questions in
reference to determining eligibility, please contact your local DEERS office at
Fort Stewart 912-767-4909 or HAAF 912-315-5726. For questions related to your
TRICARE Medical Benefits and Services, please call TRICARE Customer Service
1-800-444-5445. For more information call Lakiesha Young, 912-435-5777.
(Ongoing) EFMP DIVE IN MOVIE:
The ACS EFMP Program invites you to enjoy a special
Family Movie (Inside Out) while swimming or floating in the Johnson Fitness
Center Indoor Pool, 270 Vanguard Road, building 8437, Fort Stewart. For more detail, please call (912) 767-5058/2147.
SAFETY GRAM 16-10:
March is Eye Safety Month. With so many people using
computers at work and at home, complaints of eye strain, difficulty focusing
and discomfort have become commonplace in doctors’ offices. One of the main
reasons for this is — although offices have marched into the age of technology,
not much else has. This Safety Flyer can be found at
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety.
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FMWR BRIEFS
(Today, Ongoing) 2016 STEWART/HUNTER COMPANY-LEVEL
INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL LEAGUE SIGNUP:
Companies interested in playing intramural softball
should submit a memo to their sports office. today through April 15. (Season
starts April 25.) There is no charge. Stewart games are played at Bennett
Sports Complex and Hunter games at Squires Sports Complex. For additional information,
call 912-767-8238 (Stewart), 912-315-4160 (Hunter), or visit the Bennett or
Squires complex.
(Wednesday) "ADULTS ONLY NITE" AT CORKAN:
Join fellow adults (ages 18 and older) from 5-9 p.m.
Wednesday and on the third Wednesday of every month to enjoy unlimited Laser
Tag/Roller Skating. Adult beverages available for sale. The cost is $20 per
person. Must show ID to attend. Climbing available by appointment. For more
information, call 912-767-4273.
(Thursday, Ongoing) TRY THE NEW THURSDAY NIGHT
HUNTER/STEWART BINGO CHALLENGE:
The “New Thursday Night Challenge,” beginning Thursday at
Hunter/Stewart Bingo is a diverse and exciting bingo challenge featuring new
games, new jackpots, more prize money and exciting intermission specials from 4
p.m. - midnight. Lightning before and after session play. Eleven $250 games,
jackpots up to $9K; $1,500 coverall. The cost to play ranges from $13-$40. Stewart
Bingo is in building 405 (912-767-4200) and Hunter Bingo is in building 6015
(912-315-4606).
(Thursday) ST PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL AT STEWART BOWLING:
Come in your best green and get a great discount on
bowling from 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at Stewart Bowling Center. Let the "Luck of the Irish" help
you get that 300 game. Cost is $1.75 games and $1.75 shoe rental. For more
information, call 912-767-4273.
(Saturday) SHAMROCK FOOTGOLF CLASSIC:
Compete in the Shamrock FootGolf Classic at Hunter Golf
Course Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. It’s an individual tournament where you
compete separately with other FootGolf enthusiasts. Cost is $30 per person. For
more information, call 912-315-9115.
(Saturday) MARNE TRAIL BASS TOURNAMENT AT GLISSON MILLS
POND:
Reel in the bass and you might win a cash prize in the
first of five catch-and-release Marne Trail Bass Tournaments, which begins at
6:30 a.m. Saturday at Glisson Mills Pond on Fort Stewart. Prizes are $250 for
first-place (total weight, five-fish maximum per person) and $100 for the
largest bass. Door prizes awarded after weigh-in at 11 a.m. Fee is $25 for
Active Duty Soldiers, Retirees and their Family Members and youth (15 years old
and younger) and $35 for the civilian community. Register at Stewart/Hunter
Pass & Permit offices. For additional details, call 912-435-8061 at Stewart
or 912-315-5163 at Hunter.
(March 24) TODDLER EASTER EGG HUNT AT CORKAN:
Bring your little toddlers, up to age 5 to take part in
the free Corkan Easter Egg Hunt at Cypress Creek Adventure Golf, building 448,
on March 24. Hunt begins promptly at 10 a.m. and will be over once all eggs are
found. Bring your basket and don't be late. For more information, call
912-767-4273.
(March 24) MEN'S & WOMEN'S GOLF CLINIC AT STEWART:
Interested in learning basics of golf, or need to brush up on the game? Join us
at the Taylors Creek Golf Course driving range from 4-5 p.m. March 24 for the
Men’s and Women’s Golf Clinic with PGA Professional John Fesperman Jr. The cost
is $10 per person. Clubs available for use without charge for the clinic. For
more information, call 912-767-2370.
(March 25) HUNTER GOLF COURSE RE-GRAND OPENING AND
COMMANDER'S SCRAMBLE:
Registration has begun for the Commander's Golf Scramble
in conjunction with the Re-grand Opening of Hunter Golf Course. The 4-person
scramble will begin at 8 a.m. on March 25. Cost of $45 per person covers light
lunch, cart and green fees, basket of range balls and prizes. Sign up today, as
registration closes March 23. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
(March 26, April 30) PARENT/CHILD GET GOLF READY PROGRAM
AT TAYLORS CREEK:
The Get Golf Ready program for parents and children is
coming to Taylors Creek Golf Course on March 26 and again April 30 from 1-2
p.m. PGA Professional John Fesperman will introduce the parent/child teams to
the golf swing, the golf course and the game. The cost is $30 per team. Limited
to three teams, or six people. Clubs available for use without charge for the
program. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
(March 27) EASTER BRUNCH AT CLUB STEWART:
Enjoy brunch at Club Stewart with your friends and Family
as part of your Easter celebration. The menu features a carving station,
delicious side dishes and delightful desserts. Serving hours are 10:30 a.m.
until 2 p.m. March 27. Save $3 per adult and $1 per child by purchasing tickets
in advance at the club. The price is $14.95 for adults and $6.45 for children
(ages 3-10) until the close of business March 24. Price after that is $17.95
for adults and $7.45 for children.
Children 0-2 are free. The public
is welcome. For more information, visit www.stewartmwr.com
<http://www.stewartmwr.com> or call 912-767-4717.
(March 31-April 3) SPRING CARNIVAL AT WALKER FIELD:
The Stewart/Hunter Spring Carnival is coming to Fort
Stewart’s Walker Field from March 31-April 3. The carnival will feature a
variety of rides for adults and children, plus skill games, food concessions
and a beer garden. The public is welcome. Hours of operation are 5-10 p.m.
Thursday, March 31; 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, April 1; noon-midnight Saturday,
April 2, and 1-10 p.m. Sunday, April 3. Civilian guests should enter Fort
Stewart at Gate 1 on General Screven Way. Pets, coolers, outside food and glass
bottles are prohibited. Ticket prices start at $1 each. For more information,
visit www.stewartmwr.com <http://www.stewartmwr.com> or call
912-767-6212.
(April 2, May 7) ALL-ARMY 10 MILER QUALIFIER RACE:
Soldiers are invited to compete in All-Army 10 Miler
Qualifier Race at Donovan Field Track (National Guard Training Area), Stewart.
First qualifier is at 6 a.m. April 2. Second qualifier is at 6 a.m. May 7. Register before April 2 at Stewart's Bennett
Sports Complex (912-767-8238) or at race site at 5:30 a.m. Family Members,
Retirees and DoD Civilians welcome to run in the qualifier for fun. Top male
and female runners will represent 3rd ID in the All-Army race held in
Washington D.C. in October. For more information, call 912-767-8238 (Stewart)
or 912-315-4160 (Hunter).
(April 9) FORT STEWART/HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD POST-WIDE
HOUSING GARAGE SALE:
Stewart/Hunter is having a garage sale in on-post housing
areas from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. April 9. Only residents of on-post housing are
eligible to sell, and are asked to register by April 1. The sale is open to the
public and everyone (Military and Non-Military) is welcome to purchase. For
information, and to register, call 912-767-8238 (Stewart) or 912-315-5078
(Hunter).
(Ongoing) HAAF REGISTRATION FOR GEORGIA STATE-FUNDED
PRE-K LOTTERY DRAWING:
Registration continues until April 6 for the free,
Georgia-funded CYSS Pre-Kindergarten Program at Hunter CDC building 8807. The
drawing will be April 7. Students must be four years of age on or before Sept.
1, 2016. No exceptions. For additional details, go to
http://stewarthunter.armymwr.com/us/hunter/programs/cys or call or visit
building 8807 between the hours of 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The telephone number is
912-315-9018.
(Ongoing) STEWART REGISTRATION FOR GEORGIA STATE-FUNDED
PRE-K LOTTERY DRAWING:
Registration continues until April 6 for the free,
Georgia-funded CYSS Pre-Kindergarten Program on Fort Stewart. The drawing will
be April 7. Students must be four years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2016. No
exceptions. For additional details, go to
http://stewarthunter.armymwr.com/us/stewart/programs/parent-central-services-registration
or call Parent Central Services at 912-767-2312.
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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.)
(Saturday) EASTER EGG HUNT:
VFW Post 660 in Savannah would like to invite everyone to
join them March 19 from noon to 3 p.m., for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. There
will be lots of family fun and food. We are located at 5115 Ogeechee Road (HWY
17) in Savannah. For more information, call 912-235-3001.
(April 8) LOCAL JAZZ EVENT:
A Premiere Southeast Georgia Monthly Jazz Event is
scheduled for April. 8. Presented by Satin Sax & Bernard Rose Music, at The
Liberty County Performing Arts Center, 7-10 p.m. Performing Artists: In Deep
Band & saxophonist Bernard Rose. Advance tickets $25 and $28 at the
door. For more information, call
912-484-6320 or 912-572-9575.
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ADMIN NOTES
MARNE MESSAGE SUBMISSIONS:
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.
MARNE MESSAGE WEEKEND EDITION:
This message is a weekly publication posted to email each
Thursday and highlights 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.
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
<mailto: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.
