Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Marne Message (Tuesday, May 31, 2016)



TODAY/THIS WEEK

(Today) TRAINING RESOURCE CONFERENCE:
S-3's, Operation Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training Resource Conference will be held today at Moon Theater.  We will schedule training devices, ranges and training areas up through NOV 2016.  For more information, call 912-435-7689.

(Tuesday) CYSS TOWN HALL MEETING:
There will be a town hall meeting at the Youth Fitness Center, Building 7338 Tuesday at 5 p.m. to discuss upcoming changes within Child, Youth and School Services on Fort Stewart.  Topics will include Youth Fitness Center usage and changes within the Child Development Center, Bldg. 403.  The Garrison Commander and CYSS Coordinator will be there to answer any questions parents may have about how these changes will impact the community. For more information, call 912-767-5127. 
     
(Wednesday) ACS RESILIENCE TRAINING:
Join the ACS Trainers as the skill of Detect Icebergs will be instructed, Wednesday, 9 a.m.-Noon, building 87.  Learn how your core beliefs and values shape your thinking and potentially how you react.  To register, please call (912) 767-1257/4047/1597.

(Thursday) STEWART EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE:
A water outage will take place Thursday, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the 600 block to repair a water leak near building 638. The buildings that could be possibly affected are 635,637,622,623,626,634,636,638,639,640, and 641.  For more information please call the DPW service order desk at (912)-767-2883.

(Thursday) REGIMENTAL COMMAND SERGEANTS MAJOR, US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS VISIT:
Command Sergeant Major Bradley J. Houston will conduct an NCOPD for all E4 promotable - E9 Engineer Soldiers, and will hold a lunch for Brigade and Battalion Command Teams to discuss enlisted promotions, senior NCO promotion trends and Regimental items of interest.  The NCOPD will be 9:30 a.m. to noon at Woodruff Theater. Followed by the lunch at the DIVARTY DFAC from noon to 1:30 p.m.  Call CSM Peak for more information 912-200-1833. 

(Thursday) ACS CLOSURE:
The ACS on both Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will be closed for clients Thursday from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. so staff members can attend a ceremony and reception.  ACS will reopen at 2:30 p.m. For questions, please call (912) 767-5058/1257/2882 or HAAF (912) 315-6816.

(Thursday) HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS:
The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held Thursday at 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.

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JUNE/OTHER BRIEFS

(Monday-June 10) SSA CLOSURE:
The Fort Stewart Supply Support Activity (SSA) will be closed Monday-June 10 for a 100% inventory.  During this time, only high priority requisitions approved by G8 will be processed.  For additional information individuals may contact (912) 435-0321.

(Monday-June 10) STEWART VBS:
Fort Stewart Vacation Bible School will be held from June 6-10 at the Main Post Chapel from 9 a.m.-noon. Open for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Register on-line at: 
www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/FortStewartVBS2016. POC's: Bill Agnew, Director of Religious Education 912-767-9789 or Pamela Beal & Chelsea Nash Volunteer VBS Directors 502-408-6425. E-mail: william.f.agnew4.civ@mail.mil.

(June 7, 14, 21) BEFORE BABY ARRIVES:
Hey expecting new moms and dads!!! Want to learn the ropes and the do’s and don'ts on parenting?  Come to your local ACS-Family Advocacy building #82 and sign up for “Before Baby Arrives”. This class is designed to foster strong bonds between both parents and their unborn child.  It will also inspire a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. Classes are held in three session on June 7, 14, and 21 from 9-11 a.m. If you have any question don’t hesitate to call (912) 767-2882 for more information.

(June 13-24) MASTER RESILIENCE TRAINER COURSE:
The next Master Resilience Trainer Course will be conducted on Fort Stewart, June 13-24 June at the SFC Paul R. Smith Army Education Center. Here is an opportunity to earn the 8R Additional Skill Identifier. Class seats are available for Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Spouses! Please contact Tina Birthisel at tina.m.birthisel.ctr@mail.mil to secure your seat or call the CSF2 Training Center at 912-767-4153 for more information.

(June 16): ACS NPSP PLAY MORNING CEASES FOR THE SUMMER:
Play Morning will not meet this summer starting June 16. Play Morning will resume Aug. 4.  For questions, please call Fort Stewart ACS (912) 767-2882.

(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.

(June) FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS:
Thunder Café (building 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), Marne Bistro (building 726, 1902 William H. Wilson Ave), and Spartan (building 8439, Vanguard Road) DFACs will be open for weekday breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, Monday-Friday.  Weekend/holiday hours begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday on 17-19 June the weekend designated DFAC begins with supper on 16 June).  Spartan DFAC will close after the lunch meal on 16 June and will reopen on 20 June with the breakfast meal.  Dining Facility information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage at:
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC. For questions please contact 912-767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at 912-767-4991.

(June) FS WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC: 
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are Marne Bistro and Spartan DFACs.  Spartan DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal on 16 June and will reopen on 20 June with the breakfast meal. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with the supper meal on Friday.  Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.

(June) FS WEEKDAY MEAL HOURS:
The Fort Stewart Weekday Meal hours for Breakfast are; Thunder Café 8-9:30 a.m.; Marne Bistro 7:45-9:15 a.m.; and Spartan 8-9:30 a.m.  Weekday Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for Thunder Café and Marne Bistro DFACS; noon-1:30 p.m. for Spartan DFAC; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. for all DFACs.  Thursday Lunch and Dinner meal hours for all DFACs is; Lunch from Noon to 1:30 p.m.; and Dinner from 5-6:30 p.m.  Friday Dinner Meal
hours are 4-5:30 p.m.

(June) HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS:
HAAF Consolidated DFAC (building 110, 89 William Barksdale Cir) Weekday Meal Hours are Breakfast 8:00-9:30 a.m.; Lunch noon-1:30 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Weekend and Holiday Meal Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.

(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.

(Through September) SUMMER SAFETY CAMPAIGN:
The 100 Days of Summer campaign focusing on traffic safety and motorcycle safety has begun and will continue through Sep. 1. There will be increased safety checkpoints to ensure that drivers are buckling up and driving safely by both Ft Stewart PD and surrounding Law Enforcement agencies. For more information, please call 912-767-6390. 

(Last Thursday of each month) MWR WINDSHIELD TOUR:
Are you a newcomer to ‎Fort Stewart? Want to learn more about the installation? Fort Stewart/Hunter FMWR has you covered! Hop on the ‎MWR tour bus the last Thursday of every month and get the windshield tour. The tour starts 10:15 a.m. at Club Stewart. Call 912-767-3695 to register; space is limited.

(Ongoing) CAC SCAM FROM GOOGLE!:
There is an application from Google Play called CAC Scan.  DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP!   It can scan and decipher the bar code from the front of your CAC Identification Card.  Doing this reveals the ID card holder's Personal Identifiable Information (SSN, EDIPI, etc.) It is currently unknown what the App does with this data but is considered to be a risk to an individual's identity.  DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP!  The Google Play Store has been used to spread Android specific malware before.  Be vigilant on any download or program installations on all of your devices and seek only reputable developers and sources.  Keep your ID Card with you at all times and secured in a safe location when you are not using it.   

(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) 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.


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FMWR BRIEFS

(Today and June 6) TAYLORS CREEK, HUNTER GOLF COURSES OFFER JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS:
Youth ages 7-17 will learn the basics of golf during fun, six-week camps starting Tuesday (May 31) at Taylors Creek Golf Course and on June 6 at Hunter Golf Course. The classes, taught by PGA Professionals John Fesperman of Taylors Creek and Tommie McArthur of Hunter, will be from 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Taylors Creek Golf Course and Mondays at Hunter Golf Course. Cost is $120 per student. Space is limited. For more information, call Taylors Creek at 912-767-2370 or Hunter at 912-315-9115.

STEWART/HUNTER OUTDOOR POOLS OPEN FOR SEASON:
The Corkan Recreation Area Outdoor Swimming Pool on Fort Stewart (912-767-8575) and the Hunter Army Airfield Outdoor Pool/Water Spray Park (912-315-5786) are open for the summer season. Hours are Thursday-Monday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.) Price is $3 daily. Family and individual season passes are $80 each. Season passes can be purchased at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices or at the pools. Kids under 4 are admitted free. Bryan Village Outdoor Pool is closed this season because of a lack of certified lifeguards.

(Wednesday) JACKSONVILLE JAGUAR TICKETS GO ON SALE AT LEISURE TRAVEL:
Tickets for all pre-season and regular season Jacksonville Jaguars home games will go on sale Wednesday at the Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel Offices. Prices vary according to the game. The Jaguars play their home games at EverBank Field in Jacksonville and open their 2016 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 11. Other 2016 regular season home opponents are the Baltimore Ravens Sept. 25; Oakland Raiders Oct. 23; Houston Texans Nov. 13, Denver Broncos Dec. 4, Minnesota Vikings Dec. 11 and Tennessee Titans Dec. 24.  The Fort Stewart Leisure Travel Office (912-767-2841) is in the PX Furniture Mall Complex. The Hunter office (912-315-3674) is in the Hunter PX Exchange. 

(Friday) “DATE NIGHT” DINNER AND A MOVIE AT CLUB STEWART:
Take that special someone to “Date Night” Dinner and a Movie at Club Stewart on Friday. Watch the heartwarming film, "The Hundred Foot Journey," based on the beloved, best-selling novel about an Indian family that settles in a quaint French village and opens an Indian eatery. The movie is rated PG. Dine on French and Indian inspired cuisine. The cost is $50 per couple, which includes gourmet salad and appetizer buffets, choice of hand crafted entrée and shareable dessert for two. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the movie at 7 p.m. Gourmet cocktails will be available for purchase. Tickets are on sale at Club Stewart. Individual tickets may be purchased upon request. For more information, call 912-767-4717.

(Saturday) ‘SUPER SATURDAY’ BINGO AT STEWART AND HUNTER:
There are plenty of chances to win during ‘Super Saturday’ Bingo from 1 p.m. until midnight Saturday at Stewart Bingo (adjacent to Club Stewart, building 405) and Hunter Bingo (adjacent to Hunter Club, building 6015.) Program includes specials, intermissions, jackpots, warm-ups, late nights and lightning bingo, with a $4K coverall, two $2,500 games and seven $1,000 games. For more information, call 912-767-4200 (Stewart) or 912-315-4603 (Hunter).

(Saturday) WHISKERS & BOBBERS KIDS FISHING DAY AT HOLBROOK POND:
Kids (ages 15 and under) of Military ID cardholders are invited to the free Whiskers & Bobbers Kids Fishing Day from 7-10 a.m. Saturday at Holbrook Pond (off Ga. Hwy 144). Register on-site on the day of the event. A limited number of T-shirts will be on sale for $10 each. Kids will be able to catch up to five catfish each, plus have their catch cleaned. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups for the largest catfish caught. Plus, there’ll be a catfish tasting station, door prizes and the Bass Clubs will have a casting competition. Permit and state fishing license fees will be waived. Parents can assist their children, but will not be permitted to fish. A limited amount of bait and some fishing poles will be available on a first-come, first- served basis. For more information, call 912-767-4316.

(Saturday) LIVE PAY-PER-VIEW UFC 199 ACTION AT CLUB STEWART:
UFC 199 will be live on Pay-Per-View Saturday at Club Stewart. Admission is free, courtesy of Mike Reed Chevrolet. Because of an injury to original opponent Chris Weidman, UFC middleweight titleholder Luke Rockhold will instead battle former 185-pound nemesis Michael Bisping in the five-round championship main event. In the co-headliner, Urijah Faber tries to win the title – and the series -- from longtime bantamweight enemy Dominick Cruz. The fun begins at 7 p.m. Food and beverage specials will be offered. Open to ages 18 and older. Fight cards and schedules are subject to change by UFC due to injury or for other reasons. For more information, call 912-767-4717.

(June 7) FREE MONTHLY KIDS GOLF CLINIC AT TAYLORS CREEK:
PGA Professional John Fesperman invites youth (ages 7-17) to learn basics of golf, including chipping, putting, woods and other aspects of the game at 4 p.m. June 7 at Taylors Creek Golf Course driving range. Participants encouraged to bring their own equipment; however, golf clubs provided for those who do not have their own. Range balls provided.  Clinic, open to the public, is free and space is limited. Open to the public. The next two clinics will be offered on July 12 and Aug. 9. For more information, call 912-767-2370.

(June 8) STEWART/HUNTER CHILD CARE REQUESTS SHIFT TO MILITARYCHILDCARE.COM:
Beginning June 8, Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield parents requesting all types of child care will do so online through MilitaryChildCare.com <http://www.MilitaryChildCare.com>, a Department of Defense program designed to improve the child care search process. Requests for full time, before/after school, before/after kinder, FCC, summer camp for School Age Children (or any holiday camps) are affected by this change. Currently, child care arrangements are handled through Stewart/Hunter Parent Central Services. When the child care request process moves exclusively to MilitaryChildCare.com on June 8, Stewart/Hunter Parent Central Services will offer assistance with enrolling online and with other child care questions. The move to MilitaryChildCare.com does not affect Youth Sports. Using MilitaryChildCare.com, parents can find comprehensive information on child care programs worldwide, conduct a customized search for care, and submit a request for care at any time and from any location. To enroll and to learn more about the program, go to MilitaryChildCare.com <http://www.MilitaryChildCare.com> or call 855-696-2934. 

(June 9)  MEN'S & WOMEN'S GOLF CLINIC AT STEWART:
Learn the basics of golf, or brush up on the skills you have during the Men’s and Women’s Golf Clinic taught by PGA Professional John Fesperman at 4 p.m. June 9 at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The cost of $10 per person includes range balls. A limited number of clubs provided, if needed. Limited to six participants. The next two clinics will be offered on July 14 and Aug. 11. For more information, call 912-767-2370.

(June 11) BOSS PAINTBALL AT STEWART:
Love Paintball? Play at 10 a.m. June 11 with fellow Soldiers and those who have a passion for paintball. Register at the site on the day of event at Holbrook Outdoor Recreation Area (off Highway 144), or by calling 912-767-9917 or 912-271-5136. Players may use their own equipment or equipment provided by Outdoor Rec. Paint will be supplied. Cost is $10 per BOSS Soldier and extra fee for other players (includes lunch). For more information, call 912-767-4316.

(June 11) "GET GOLF READY" AT HUNTER:
Register by June 10 for “Get Golf Ready,” taught by PGA Professional Tommie McArthur, from 10 a.m. until noon June 11 at Hunter Golf Course. Open to both men and women beginners and novices. Learn the proper mechanics of golf, putting, short game, approach shots, rules and etiquette. The cost of $40 per person includes a one-month membership. For more information, call 912-315-9115.

(June 11) SATURDAY SCRAMBLE AT TAYLORS CREEK:
Taylors Creek Golf Course launches its monthly “Saturday Scramble” series on June 11. The $35 per person cost includes cart fee, greens fee, range balls, prizes and course contest. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Additional Saturday Scrambles are scheduled for July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 17, Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and Dec. 10. For more information, call 912-767-2370.

(June 17, Ongoing) BOSS MOVIE NIGHTS AT POOLER:                    
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 at the Royal Cinemas in Pooler GA. Showing on 17 June "Finding Dory/World of Warcraft", rated PG. Reservations made 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.

(Ongoing) SUMMER ICHETUCKNEE RIVER TUBING TRIP REGISTRATION:  
Registration ends June 6 for the Summer Ichetuckneee 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.


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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:
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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.