TODAY/THIS WEEK
(Thursday) EFMP SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: Hunter Army Airfield ACS will conduct a EFMP
Support Group for EFMP Families.
Speakers from the local community as well as ACS Programs will be on
hand to answer questions and get specific feedback from your HAAF Team. Event will be conducted 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday at building 1286. Call (912)
315-6816 for details.
(Friday) ACS MORNING CLOSURE:
ACS will be closed Friday for training from 7:30 a.m.-1
p.m. Normal business operations will resume at 1 p.m. If AER Assistance is requested, Soldiers and
Families can contact the American Red Cross.
For questions, please call (912) 767-5058 or (912) 315 - 6816.
(Friday) BATTLE BUDDIES:
Never leave a Buddy Behind. Come out and help other
Soldiers. The Battle Buddy program designed for Soldiers, and former Soldiers
to come talk to "friends". This is a powerful event that will allow
"battle buddies" who have lost a friends, to express their grief,
share stories and could eventually lead to healing and growth. Next meeting is Friday, 11:30 a.m. at 1130
Soldier and Family Assistance Center 1145 Niles Ave. (lunch is provided by
donation). If interested, please call (912) 435-9598/9633.
(Friday) FRG Brownbag Scheduled:
Family Readiness Group volunteers are a vital part of
unit and Soldier readiness. Army
Community Service have created a wonderful way for FRG volunteers to network,
share best practices and have some fun.
On Friday from 10 a.m.-Noon, building 87. Get to know the Resources available in the
area. Don't forget to bring a snack or
something to drink. Sign up today, by
calling 912-767-1257/4047 or on the Team Stewart website, ACS Page.
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MAY/OTHER BRIEFS
(May 16) BETRAYED LOVING/LIVING:
No one is perfect and sometimes we make mistakes in our
relationships. Living with these mistakes can sometimes be a tough thing to do.
ACS Family Advocacy offers a class Living and Loving after betrayal that can
provide the necessary tools to rebuild your relationship. Living and Loving
after Betrayal is offered May 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., building 82. Sign up today
to put the past behind you and rebuild your relationship. Call (912) 767-2882 for more questions.
(May 16) GRAND OPENING OF DENTAL CLINIC:
Coast Dental Clinic celebrates healthy smiles with their
Grand Opening, 10 a.m., May 16 located in the Stewart Furniture Store Mall.
Meet your new dentist, staff, and the tooth fairy. Food and drinks. Now
accepting appointments at 912-257-7056.
(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) ACS REAR DETACHMENT TRAINING:
Are you slotted as a Rear Detachment Commander?? How about Rear Detachment First
Sergeant? Are you properly trained
through ACS on this position? If not,
think about attending the next event.
This training will assist you in the successful performance of these
duties dealing with Families, your Family Readiness Group and Families in
Crisis. Training will take place on Fort
Stewart, ACS building 87 from 9:30 a.m-4 p.m., May 18. Please call, (912) 767-1257/4047
to register as this will assist in ACS preparing the proper number of training
materials.
(May 18) SMOKING CESSATION CLASS:
Due to a conflict in scheduling this month's tobacco
cessation class will be May 18, 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 Center (AWC), building 442 on Fort Stewart
contact Ms. McDonald 912-435-5071/6517 for more information and to register.
(May 20) HINESVILLLE VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC:
Join in for a Welcome Home event at the Hinesville VA
Outpatient Clinic May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans, transitioning
Servicemembers and their family members are all invited. Information on VA
health care enrollment and Veteran benefits, and resources from local colleges
and area employers, will be available. Local VSOs and community agencies will
be on hand to answer your questions. Food and drinks provided! Located at the
Hinesville VA Outpatient Clinic, 500 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. See our event page at
https://www.facebook.com/events/964464970333039/.
(May 23) 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
May 19. 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).
(May 23) URGENT CARE PILOT:
Urgent Care Pilot starts May 23. The program authorizes
TRICARE Prime Enrollees two Urgent Care visits per fiscal year (Oct 1-Sep 30)
without a referral and authorization in any region. After two Urgent Care visits, a referral from
the patient's Primary Care Manager (PCM), would be required for future visits
to avoid Point-of-Service (POS) deductibles and cost-shares. Follow up visits
are not authorized without a referral from the PCM.
Please note: Active Duty Service Members, with the
exception of Service Members on TRICARE Prime Remote (TPR) status, cannot use
the Urgent Care Pilot. For additional questions, please contact the Health
Benefits Branch at Fort Stewart 912-435-6716 or Hunter Army Airfield
912-315-3646.
(May 24) STEWART CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL:
Stewart Candle Light Vigil will take place May 24. Please
join us as we remember our fallen Heroes and honor their surviving Families.
The vigil will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Main Post Chapel followed by a
complimentary lunch. Honor the sacrifice of those who have paid the ultimate
price for our freedom! Please call (912)
435-9646 for questions.
(May 28) BRING YOUR PET TO THE EXCHANGE:
Shoppers are encouraged to bring their pet(s) to the
store at the Fort Stewart Main Store building 71 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., May 28.
First-prize winner will receive a $100 Exchange gift card, and second-place
winner will take home a $75 gift card. Third-place winner will earn a $50 gift
card. And fourth-place winner will take home a $25 gift card. For more
information, call 912-876-8880.
(June 20-24) HAAF CHAPEL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:
Hunter Chapel Vacation Bible School has begun
registration for volunteers and participants.
Hunter Vacation Bible School is open to all Military, DOD and Military
Retires dependent students that have completed Kindergarten thru 5th
Grade. You can register your child and
sign-up to volunteer at https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/HAAFVBS2016. ALL
VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK. For more information contact Mr. Charles Archer,
(912) 315-5934 or email at Charles.Archer1.civ@mail.mil.
(Aug. 20) SAVE THE DATE FOR BABY EXPO:
The 6th annual Baby Expo is scheduled for Club Stewart,
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 20. Hosted by Winn Army Community Hospital, the event is
open to the public. Anyone who is wanting to become pregnant, anyone who is
pregnant, or anyone who has recently had a baby and their families is invited.
If anyone is interested in becoming a vendor at this event, please contact
megan.n.jensen.mil@mail.mil for details. Being a vendor is free! For more
information, contact 253-229-3468.
(Ongoing) HAAF CHAPEL NAVIGATORS BIBLE STUDY FOR SINGLE
SOLDIERS:
The HAAF Chapel Navigators Bible Study is open to all
Military personnel. They meet in the
HAAF Chapel Fellowship Hall, building #145 every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested, come join us and bring
a friend. For more information contact
Mr. Charles Archer, (912) 315-5934 or email at Charles.Archer1.civ@mail.mil.
(Ongoing) HUNTER SCHOOL AGE CENTER PLANS VARIETY OF
SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
Have you made summer plans? Chatham County schools are
out May 20. Hunter’s School Age Center, plans a variety of weekly summer camp
activities, such as “All About Me,” “Exploring Under The Sea,” “Youth Chef
Academy” and “Creating Writing,” to name a few. The summer activities also
include field trips. For more information or to register, call
912-315-9795.
(Ongoing) STEWART SCHOOL AGE CENTER GEARING UP FOR SUMMER
CAMPS:
Liberty Country Schools are out May 27. What are your
children doing this summer? Fort Stewart’s School Age Center has planned a
variety of weekly summer camps, such as the “Dramafied Knockout Camp,” the “Mad
Science Camp” and Little “Leonardios Art Camp.” Field trips also are scheduled.
For more information or to register, call 912-767-2635.
(May) ACS RESILIENCE TRAINING:
This month's skill is Avoid Thinking Traps, a common
occurrence in all, but these counterproductive traps occur in the heat of the
moment and cause us to miss valuable information. Take advantage of these trainings and also
learn the importance of “Hunting the Good Stuff”. Sign up today, by calling
912-767-1257/4047 or on the Team Stewart website, ACS Page. The training is open to Soldiers, Spouses and
Department of the Army Civilians and this training is endorsed as Resilience
Training IAW AR 350-1, Appendix G.
(Ongoing) HAAF BOY SCOUT TROOP 8 - RECRUITING MEMBERS:
The Boy Scout Troop 8 meets in the HAAF Religious
Education Center, building #129 (Adjacent to the Hunter Chapel) every Sunday at
4 p.m. If you have a boy interested in joining the Scouts, come and discuss it
with the Scout Master Steve Wurtz or Assistant Scout Master Stephen Dant. For more information contact Mr. Charles
Archer, (912) 315-5934 or email at Charles.Archer1.civ@mail.mil.
(Ongoing) HAAF GIRL SCOUT TROOP RECRUITING MEMBERS:
The Girl Scout Troop that meets in the HAAF Religious
Education Center, building #129 (Adjacent to the Hunter Chapel) on Thursdays at
6 p.m. are welcoming new members. If you
have a girl interested in joining one of the different levels of Girl Scouts,
come and discuss it with the Scout Master Mrs. Barbara Reynolds before or after
the Girl Scout Meeting. For more
information contact Mr. Charles Archer, (912) 315-5934 or email at
Charles.Archer1.civ@mail.mil.
(Ongoing) AFAP:
Why use the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)? AFAP is the Army's primary tool
communication to leadership issues of importance for Soldiers, Family Members,
retirees and DA Civilians. It helps adjust and make improvements that will
increase recruitment, retention and work-life satisfaction. LET YOUR VOICE BE
HEARD: Make recommendations and submit
to Team Stewart website or contact Miguel Cruz at Miguel.e.cruz2.civ@mail.mil
or (912) 767-3863. You can make a difference.
(Ongoing) MARNE JUSTICE NEWSLETTER:
Please view the first edition of the Marne Justice
newsletter here: http://www.stewart.army.mil/412/docs/Marne%20Justice%20Jan-Feb%202016.pdf. This new monthly newsletter provides
important information about the consequences of both military and civilian
misconduct on Fort Stewart/HAAF. It also
includes information and tips to ensure you are familiar with the laws that
apply on post and to help you and your family members avoid unintended
violations. Questions may be directed to
912-767-7120.
(Ongoing) HAYS LIBRARY INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTIONS:
Due to Army Library technology upgrades, Hays Library customers
will experience intermittent interruption in services, including borrowing,
electronic access and availability of new release material for the next several
weeks. The Library will be open regular hours but all services may not be
available (or may be limited) for brief periods of time. Customers with
questions or concerns should contact the Library at (912) 767-2828. We apologize for any inconvenience.
(Ongoing) GARRISON SUPER SAVER PROGRAM:
Civilian Employees of the Garrison - Are you interested
in winning $500? If so this program is
for you! Take a look around. Is there
something you see that is wasting money? Is it a problem we can solve locally?
If you are a Garrison employee and submit the best idea for saving the local
Garrison money, you will win $500.
Submit your ideas on the Super Saver Nomination Form available on the
Team Stewart webpage under Garrison, Garrison Management Offices, Resource
Management Office. Nominations are boarded with the Garrison of the Quarter
Award submissions. POC for submission is
Ms. Barbara Cardinal, barbara.j.cardinal.civ@mail.mil.
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FMWR BRIEFS
(Today) MONDAY NIGHT FUN LEAGUE MEETING AT MARNE BOWLING:
Looking for a relaxed, affordable league for bowlers of
all skill levels? Attend the league meeting at 6:20 p.m. today at Marne Bowling
Center and join us for 12 weeks of fun. Be part of a league that enjoys
bowling. Cost is $10 per week. League players receive $60 worth of pro-shop
merchandise at the end of league season. For more information, call
912-767-4866.
(Friday) LOW COUNTRY BREWS & BITES AT HUNTER
CLUB:
Hunter Club will host the Low Country Brews & Bites
starting at 5 p.m. Friday. Meet a beer sommelier from Coastal Empire Beer Co.
Enjoy a sumptuous serving of foods such as Bangkok Shrimp Salad, paired with
Inshore Slam IPA, or Southern Delight Beer Can Chicken, paired with Southern
Delight Amber Ale. One of the five stations will appeal to your sweet taste: a
Pralines N' Cream Dessert Bar. Purchase advance tickets at Hunter Club or Club
Stewart for $30 each. Tickets at the door are $35 per person. Patrons must be
21 or older. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
(Friday) HUNTER GARRISON COMMANDER'S GOLF SCRAMBLE:
Hunter Garrison Commander's Golf Scramble will begin at 9
a.m. Friday at Hunter Golf Course. Four-person format. Gift card prizes. The
$35 per person fee includes greens fees, golf car, range balls, light lunch and
prizes. Everyone welcome. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
(Saturday) CANOE/KAYAK FLOAT TRIP ON THE OGEECHEE RIVER:
Enjoy the great outdoors on a Leisure Travel Canoe/Kayak
Float Trip on the Ogeechee River starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. 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 today. For
more information, call 912-435-8205 or 912-767-4316.
(Saturday) UFC LIMITLESS ADRENALINE-LACED ACTION AT
THUNDER RUN:
Don't miss the exciting faceoff UFC 198 between title
Brazilian fighter, Fabricio Werdum (20-5-1) and American, Stipe Miocic (14-2-0)
this Saturday. All UFC pay per view events are broadcast live at Thunder Run.
Mike Reed Chevrolet has your cover, so come out and enjoy the atmosphere! Doors
open at 7:00 p.m. Food and beverage specials to tickle your taste buds. Other
scheduled fights this summer include UFC 199:
Rockhold verses Weidman (June 4) and UFC 200: Cormier verses Jones (July 9). Questions?
Call 912-767-4717.
(May 16) NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY BOWLING SPECIAL AT
CORKAN:
Celebrate this national day from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. May 16
with a great deal at Stewart Bowling Center, building 450: two hours of bowling
for six bowlers on one lane, plus one-16 inch one topping pizza and refillable
soda pitcher for $29.95. For more
information, call 912-767-4273.
(May 19) CORKAN SUMMER HOURS BEGIN, SPLASH PARK OPENS:
Corkan Recreation Area starts its summer season May 19
with new hours and new ways to save. The Splash Park's opens for the summer season
on May 19. Weather permitting, the Splash Park and Cypress Creek Adventure Golf
will be open every day except Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Purchase a
Family Splash Park season pass (valid for up to 6 Family members daily
admission) for $55. Or, purchase a Family Splash Park/Mini Golf season pass
(valid for up to 6 Family members daily admission) for $95. For additional
information, call 912-767-4273.
(through May 20) PART TIME CHILD CARE SURVEY:
FMWR is conducting an electronic survey to assess the
need for Part Time Child Care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years on Fort
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. The
survey will remain open until May 20.
For addition information, please call 912-767-5127.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChildcareCYSS.
(May 21) MARNE TRAIL BASS TOURNAMENT AT PINEVIEW
LAKE:
The third of five catch-and-release Marne Trail Bass
Tournaments will be held at 6:30 a.m. May 21 at Pineview Lake on Fort Stewart.
Cash 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 $20 during Early Bird
Registration (until April 30) for Active Duty Soldiers, Retirees and their
Family Members and youth (15 years old and younger). Early sign-up is $30 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.
Other tournaments are scheduled June 25 at Dogwood Pond and Sept. 24 at Metz Pond.
Angler of the Year award of $400 will be awarded at the September event.
(May 21) AMERICA'S ARMED FORCES KIDS RUN AT
STEWART/HUNTER:
Every year, kids at military installations around the
world run in support of Armed Forces Day. On May 21, our kids at Stewart/Hunter
will be showing their support in two free runs, one at Jordan Fitness Center on
Stewart and the other starting at the corner of Steven Douglas and N. Perimeter
Road on Hunter. Both runs start at 9 a.m. Distances vary according to age groups
5-13. Each youth participant will be given a T-shirt. Parents are welcome to
run with their child. Register at Stewart/Hunter Youth Sports or at
americaskidsrun.org. Sign up online at
the America Kids Run Web site, or go by the Youth Sports Centers. For more
information, call 912-767-1428 (Stewart) or 912-315-5851 (Hunter).
(May 23) JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC AT TAYLORS CREEK:
PGA Golf Professional John Fesperman will teach youth
ages 7-17 every aspect of the golf game - rules, grip, stance, posture, putting,
chipping, pitching, irons and woods - during the six-week Junior golf Clinic
starting May 23 at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The total of 12 hours of
instruction will be given from 9-11 a.m. through June 28. The cost is $120 per
student. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
(Ongoing) STEWART SCHOOL AGE CENTER GEARING UP FOR SUMMER
CAMPS:
Fort Stewart's School Age Center, building 7160 on Austin
Road, has planned a variety of weekly summer camp opportunities, such as the
"Dramafied Knockout Camp," the "Mad Science Camp" and
Little "Leonardios Art Camp."
Field trips also are scheduled. For more information or
to register, call the center at 912-767-2635.
(Ongoing) HUNTER SCHOOL AGE CENTER PLANS VARIETY OF
SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
Hunter's School Age Center, 2599 South Perimeter Road,
plans a variety of weekly summer camp activities, with titles such as "All
About Me," "Exploring Under The Sea," "Youth Chef
Academy" and "Creating Writing," to name a few. The summer
activities also include field trips. For more information or to register, call
the center at 912-315-9795.
(Ongoing) SUMMER ICHETUCKNEE RIVER TUBING TRIP
REGISTRATION:
Registration ends June 6 for the Summer Ichetucknee River
(Florida) Tubing trip on June 11. The cost is $30 per person, which includes
entry fees, transportation and tube rental fee. Sign up on WebTrac, the
Holbrook Equipment Rental Facility (building 8325) or the Stewart/Hunter
Leisure Travel offices. Group will depart Stewart at 5 a.m. June 11 and be back
on post about 7 p.m. For more information, call 912-767-4316.
(Ongoing ) MONDAY GOLF BLITZ AT STEWART:
Play nine holes and drive the Monday blues away with each
birdie and eagle at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The Monday Blitz has a special
$23 per person price that includes golf car, greens fee, a range ball token and
prizes.
Start time is 4-4:30 p.m. Play in nine of the 12 weeks of
the Monday Blitz to qualify for the Championship Blitz match. For more
information, call 912-767-2370.
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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.)
(July 23) CONCERT:
“Toby Love” & Ken-Y Concert. For the First time in
the Coastal Empire and The Low Country the most popular Urban Bachata Singer in
the last 10 years...TOBY LOVE...LIVE...Early Bird $30...Music Vault 8082
Speedway Blvd. Hardeeville, SC; 15+ with adult supervision.www.tickeri.com. In
Addition the Sensational Group from Savannah, Atlanta and South Carolina
"SAVANNAH LATIN SWING" plus your favorite DJ's DJ MAR, DJ FIRE and DJ
JOSH...doors open at 9 p.m.
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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.
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.
