TODAY/THIS WEEK
(Wednesday) DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE THE HOLOCAUST:
The 3D Sustainment Brigade, Special Troops Battalion
invites the Fort Stewart community to the annual observance DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE
THE HOLOCAUST, Wednesday at Club Stewart, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Walter R.
Meeks III, Division Historian is the guest speaker.
(Thursday) HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS:
The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held Thursday 9
a.m. in building 1128. 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 912-315-6494.
(Thursday) HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH LOSS:
A 6 week program starting Thursday for adults to help
children deal with death, divorce, Pet loss, moving and other losses. There are
many myths that deal with sad emotions and they end up confusing children. Learn how to replace these myths with
practical guidance. Space is limited to
12 slots, but during training, dinner will be provided. The training requires a
commitment to attend all the training over the 6 week period. A supervised Kid's corner will also be
available. Please call the Survivor Outreach
Services Program at (912) 435-9598 to RSVP.
(Thursday) PREPARE FOR THE STEWART ACS HIRING FAIR:
Army Community Service (ACS) will host a hiring fair at
Club Stewart on April 20. (Open only to those with government issued ID
cards). Prepare early by taking Resume
Writing workshop Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Class is in building 87 classroom,
register early as seats will fill quickly.
Visit www.erp1stop.com to view businesses that will be represented as
well as to get more ideas to assist in preparing for success. Call 912-767-1518
for more information.
(Saturday & April 16) SATURDAY TAX CENTER OPEN:
The Marne Tax Center will be open from 8:45 a.m.-4:15
p.m. Saturday and April 16. Walk-ins are available, but appointments are
recommended. Ft. Stewart: (912) 767-1040; Hunter: (912) 315-3675. Tax Day is
April 18th!!
(Saturday) FREE MOVIE SCREENING:
Reel Time Theaters presents "Barbershop: The Next
Cut". FREE special advanced screening, 6 p.m., Saturday at Woodruff
Theater. Tickets available now in PX Food Court. For more information, call
912-876-8880, ext. 200.
(Sunday-April 16) NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK:
Fort Stewart/HAAF 9-1-1 Center celebrates this year’s
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in honor of their dedicated dispatchers
who process nearly 50,000 emergency and non-emergency calls each year from both
the Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield communities. Help us celebrate by
remembering and thanking the emergency services dispatchers that are the heart
of public safety. We ask that you take a moment to discuss the importance of
9-1-1 with your families, how and when to call, and as always “WHEN IN DOUBT,
MAKE THE CALL”. If you would like more
information about the Fort Stewart/HAAF 9-1-1 Center please call 912-767-0219.
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APRIL/OTHER BRIEFS
(April 12) ACS RESILIENCE SKILLS:
Join the ACS resilience Trainers as we conduct Energy
Management. Skills will start at 9 a.m.
in ACS building 87. Please call (912)
767-1257/4047/1597 to register. Be part of something special.
(April 12) FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSE PROGRAM MEETING:
Stewart and Hunter foreign-born spouses are invited to
attend this month’s Foreign-born Spouse Program meeting on April 12 at 10 a.m.
at Ft. Stewart’s Army Community Service (ACS), building 86. This month we will be hosting a Mini
Pre-Deployment Workshop for our foreign-born spouses, as several of our units
are gearing up for a deployment. Come,
meet other foreign-born spouses, and learn what our ACS Mobilization and
Deployment Program can do to help you prepare for your Soldier’s
deployment. For more information, please
call (912) 767-5058.
(April 13-16) SPRING SIDEWALK SALE AT FORT STEWART
COMMISSARY:
Our goal of the Spring Sidewalk Sale, which runs April
13-16, at the Fort Stewart Commissary, is to provide service members and their
families with a quality benefit at significant savings. Mark your calendars for
this event! If you have any questions
about the Sidewalk Sale, then please contact the store at 912-767-2076.
(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 15) WINN Army Community Hospital at Fort Stewart,
Georgia is conducting our Third Annual Education Fair. The education Fair is for our military
community to enlighten perspective students on the various medical programs
offered by institutions of higher learning in our surrounding area. Please come join on 15 April 2016 in the Patriot Auditorium at
WINN Army Community Hospital.
(April 15) VOLUNTEER PHOTOGS NEEDED:
Volunteer photographers are needed to support a red
carpet-themed Volunteer Awards Ceremony, which includes the Marne Spirit Award
and Volunteer of the Year. The event is
slated for 6 p.m., April 15 at Club Stewart.
If you are interested, please contact (912) 435- 9646.
(April 18) BOSTON MARKET TAX OFFER:
Boston Market will feature a One Day offer April 18 in
observance of Tax Day 2016. Our guest
can get a break from their tax duties by enjoying Boston Market delicious
chicken. This year’s offer will feature
a Half Chicken Meal with 2 sides, Cornbread, Drink and a Cookie for only
$10.40. For more information, call 912-876-8880.
(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.
(April 28): HUNT THE GOOD STUFF CONCERT:
Do more of what makes you happy. Fort Stewart Main
Exchange lobby from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The ACS Resilience Team cordially invites
all Soldiers, Spouses and Department of the Army Civilians, to attend the very
first "Hunt the Good Stuff" Concert.
This event features the 3rd ID Rock Band, Audie Murphy's Mixed Tape, April
28. Have some lunch, listen to "Marnetastic" Music, learn and share
your good stuff with the ACS Resilience Team.
For questions, please call (912) 767-1257/4047/1597. This event is free.
(Through April 30) COMMISSARY HIRING INTERNS:
Looking for temporary summer work? Consider the DeCA
Pathways Intern Program. Opportunities for Part-Time and Full-Time positions
available for Students and Recent Graduates in many locations. Apply at
www.usajobs.gov; Keyword search - Store Associate Pathways Intern; Click on
"How to Apply" to complete the application. For more information,
please contact the store at 912-767-2076.
(May 4-7) CASE LOT SALE AT FORT STEWART COMMISSARY:
Back by popular demand are the commissaries' case lot
sales. At the Commissary it is our mission to deliver a vital benefit of the
military pay system that sells grocery items at cost while enhancing quality of
life and readiness. Please mark your calendars for this sales event! For more
information about the Case Lot Sale, please contact the store at 912-767-2076.
(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 12): TIMBER HARVEST COMPLETION:
Fort Stewart/Hunter Airfield's Forestry Branch began a
timber harvest on Fort Stewart adjacent to Hero Road in the vicinity of the
wooded area south of Hero Road and west of New Guinea Street. The timber
harvest is scheduled for completion by May 12. Hours of operation are 6:30
a.m-6 p.m. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are advised to use extra
caution when traveling on Hero Road as logging trucks will be using Hero Road
as a point of ingress/egress to the timber harvest site. Caution signs will be
posted along Hero Road to advise motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. For more
information, call the DPW Forestry Branch at 912-435-8030.
(May 17) 2016 LEADERSHIP SEMINAR:
Hosted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Office,
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Management Employee Relations and Labor
Law. This one day seminar offers topics unique to Supervisors and Managers of
Federal Civilian Employees. If you are a Civilian or Military Supervisor of
Civilian employees and would like to learn about conflict management, employee
performance issues, your role in the EEO complaint process or how to have a
difficult conversation just to name a few, then this seminar is for you! The
Leadership Seminar will take place at the Fort Stewart Education Center on May
17 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Space is
limited, therefore, registration is required and opens Friday. For more
information please call 912-767-4074.
(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.
(Wednesdays) SALAD WEDNESDAYS AT THE EXCHANGE:
Enjoy $2.00 off any salad at participating Exchange Restaurants
(valued at $4.00 or more). "Salad Wednesday” is part of the Fort Stewart
Exchange’s BE FIT initiative, designed to promote healthy lifestyles for
Soldiers, retirees and military families. For more information, call
912-876-8880.
(Ongoing) PERSONAL EMAIL SITES BLOCKED:
Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) has ordered DISA to block
commercial personal email site access on the Army Network to locations such as:
Yahoo!, Gmail, MSN and many others due to an immediate spear phishing threat.
It is currently undetermined as to when the block will be lifted or how long it
will be in effect. You can still send and receive to and from those addresses,
but logging in to the commercial email service is blocked or hindered. Local
support staff cannot change this service availability.
(Ongoing) PHISHING ATTACKS ON DOD SYSTEMS:
There has been an increase in spear phishing attacks on
Department of Defense Information Systems (DODIN). All users must report
anomalous behavior on their computer systems quickly, not click on attachments
without verifying with the sender that they are legitimate, and to not paste
hyperlinks to webpages into the browser unless they are known good links. While
the actor involved is unknown, initial indications are that the malicious
malware attempting to be downloaded is known as "Locky
Ransomware." This malware encrypts
files on a victim's computer, followed by a ransom demanded in order to unlock
those files. Countermeasures are in place to protect DODIN by preventing any
further download of this malicious software and/or communication back with the
actor. A block on DODIN for all incoming .zip and .exe files is currently in
place to block DODIN Outlook Web Mail and personal webmail from some of the
larger commercial web email providers. This may also effect other services
available from those providers. This strategic pause is necessary to assess the
extent of the email proliferation and determine if our measures to stop the
spread are effective. For more information, call 912.767.2055.
(Ongoing) HEARTS APART PROGRAM MEETING:
The Army Community Service (ACS) Relocation Program
invites Ft. Stewart and Hunter Family Members to attend our monthly Hearts
Apart Program meetings at both Ft. Stewart, building 86 and Hunter, building
1286 at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. The Hearts Apart Support Group is designed to
provide a networking environment where spouses can comfortably meet fellow
spouses who are going through the same things – a lengthy TDY, an unaccompanied
tour, or a deployment. Here, you are
able to learn more about the programs and resources that are available to you
and your family during a military separation.
For more information, please call (912) 767-5058.
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FMWR BRIEFS
(Ongoing) FIVE FREE GARDEN PLOTS AVAILABLE AT STEWART:
Five free, 20-foot-by-20-foot garden plots, located in
the area near the Bits & Bridle Equestrian Club stables off GA Hwy 144,
Fort Stewart, are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up at
Holbrook Equipment Rental Facility, building 8325. For more information, call
912-435-8205.
(Friday) GARRISON COMMANDER'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT HUNTER:
Hunter Garrison Commander’s 4-person scramble will be at
Hunter Golf Course on Friday. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome. The
$35 entry fee includes greens fee, golf car, driving range balls, light lunch
and prizes. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
(Saturday) 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. Saturday (April 9). Only residents of on-post
housing are eligible to sell. The sale is open to the public and everyone
(Military and Non-Military) is welcome to purchase. For information call
912-767-8238 (Stewart) or 912-315-5078 (Hunter).
(April 11) FAIRWAYS TO FREEDOM ADAPTIVE GOLF CLINIC AT
TAYLORS CREEK:
A free Fairways to Freedom introductory clinic designed
to encourage individuals with disabilities or challenges due to stroke, spine
injury, TBI, neurological conditions, amputation and more to learn and play
golf, will be held at 2 p.m. April 11 on the Taylors Creek Golf Course Driving
Range. Led by PGA golf professionals and physical therapists, the free clinic
is open to civilians, veterans and active duty.
To register or for more information, contact John Fesperman at
912-767-2370.
(April 14-17) SPRING CARNIVAL AT WALKER FIELD:
The Stewart/Hunter Spring Carnival is coming to Fort
Stewart’s Walker Field from April 14-17. 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., April 14; 5
p.m.-midnight April 15; noon-midnight Saturday, April 16, and 1-10 p.m., April
17. Pets, coolers, outside food and glass bottles are prohibited. Fees for
rides will range from 3 or 4 tickets per ride. Single tickets are $1 each.
Purchase 12 tickets for $10, 24 tickets for $20, or 50 tickets for $40. Arm
Bands can be purchased for $25 per person per night for unlimited rides. For
more information, visit www.stewartmwr.com <http://www.stewartmwr.com> or
call 912-767-6212.
(April 15) COSMIC BINGO AT STEWART AND HUNTER:
Celebrate the end of the tax season with Stewart/Hunter
Cosmic Bingo at 10 p.m. April 15. High energy event with specials, drawings and
giveaways. Black lights, fluorescent paper, glow in the dark fun and
excitement. Ten $100 games, one Fluorescent Dabo, free snacks and specialty
drinks. Stewart Bingo is adjacent to Club Stewart, building 405, and Hunter
Bingo is adjacent to Hunter Club, building 6015. For more information, call
912-767-4200 (Stewart), or 912-315-4603 (Hunter).
(April 15, Ongoing) BOSS MOVIE NIGHTS:
Sign-up begins first day of every month. BOSS Program
provides transportation and 20 free movie tickets to one showing a month
(through August) for Stewart/Hunter Active Duty Single Soldiers, Single Soldier
Parents and Geo-Bachelors to the Royal Cinemas in Pooler GA. Showing on April
15 is "The Jungle Book" rated PG. Other dates are May 6 and May 27,
June 17, July 22 and Aug. 5. Reservations on a first-come , first-served basis.
Register at Stewart or Hunter Leisure Travel office, 912-767-2841 (Stewart),
912-315-3674 (Hunter). For more information, call 912-767-9917.
(April 15) HUNTER
HAYES IN FREE CONCERT AT FORT GORDON:
The USO presents Singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist
Hunter Hayes in concert – free to DOD cardholders only – at 7:30 p.m. April 15
at Barton Field, Fort Gordon, Ga. Concert-goers are asked to bring a lawn chair
or blanket. Concessions available for purchase. No coolers or pets allowed. For
more information about the concert, go to fortgordon.com
<http://www.fortgordon.com>.
(April 16) LONG RANGE SHOOT:
Opportunity for Soldiers, Retirees, Army Civilians, and
civilian guests to sight in large caliber weapons (registered at Fort Stewart)
from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. April 16 at Red Cloud Echo Range Complex (off GA
Highway 119 North). Rifles of any caliber. No pistols or shotguns. Targets at
100-500 meters (paper) and 750-1,000 meters (steel). Cost is $15 per two-hour
block/person. (Subject to range control and training schedules.) Please bring
correct cash amount to range. For more information, call 912-435-8061 or
912-767-4316.
(April 16) CHARACTER MEET & GREET AT HUNTER:
Children will have a chance to meet some of their
favorite movie and television characters April 16 at the Character Meet and
Greet, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Tominac Fitness Center. Previous guests have
included Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Spiderman, Disney princesses, and Doc
McStuffins, just to name a few. Who will appear this time? Bring your cameras.
There is a $1 charge for everyone entering the gym. For more information, call
912-315-5078, or 912-315-9554.
(Ongoing) 2016 STEWART/HUNTER COMPANY-LEVEL INTRAMURAL
SOFTBALL LEAGUE SIGNUP:
Companies interested in playing intramural softball
should submit a memo to their sports office by 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.
(April 16) EXTREME COLOR RUN/WALK: GLITTER EDITION 5K:
Be prepared to sparkle as you pass different glitter
powder stations in Extreme Color Run/Walk
Glitter Edition 5K starting at 9 a.m. April 16 in the Holbrook Pond
Recreation Area off Highway 144. Event supports Sexual Assault Awareness and
Prevention Month and is open to the public. Register online using WebTrac or
visit Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices. Cost is $30 through April 14, and
$40 April 15 and the day of the run. For more information, call
912-767-6212. Event is open to the
public. Strollers and school aged children's bicycles are welcome. Sorry, no
pets.
(May 14) CANOE/KAYAK FLOAT TRIP ON GEORGIA WATERWAY:
Enjoy the great outdoors on a Leisure Travel Canoe/Kayak
Float Trip on a Georgia waterway starting at 8 a.m. May 14. The cost is just
$20 per person and includes transportation to the trip’s start and end point.
Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Paddlers must be at least 12
years old. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch and to state whether
they prefer a canoe or kayak when they register at Outdoor Recreation Equipment
Checkout (912-435-8205), building 8325 at Holbrook Pond. Sign up by May 9. For
more information, call 912-435-8205 or 912-767-4316.
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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.)
(Friday) 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.
(Saturday-April 30) MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY:
In recognition of Month of the Military Child, the Music
Medicine Institute and Live-Oak Public Library sponsor free days for children
of all ages to learn about music and sample playing a variety of
instruments. Southwest Chatham Library
offers the music event Saturday and April 23, 2-3:30 p.m.; and Midway Library,
April 16 and 30, 2 - 3:30 p.m. For more information about Music Medicine
Institute, go to: musicmedicine.org.
(April 14-17) PGA TOURNAMENT- FREE ADMISSION FOR ACTIVE
DUTY MILITARY AND DEPENDENTS:
The 48th annual RBC Heritage is April 14-17 at Hilton
Head Island. Active Duty Military and
their dependents can receive free grounds tickets each day of the tournament by
presenting valid military identification at the Tournament Ticket office. The Patriots’ Outpost will observe its
seventh year at the Harbour Town Golf Links Thursday through Sunday, from 11
a.m. daily. Free parking with complimentary shuttles are available. For more information, call (843) 671-2448 or
visit http://www.rbcheritage.com/tickets.
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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.
