TODAY/THIS WEEK
ID SECTION GOES TO APPOINTMENT ONLY, Sept. 2Effective September 2, 2014, the Identification Card Sections at Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield and the Mower Processing Center will go to an Appointment Only System. There will be no more walk ins. Military personnel will continue to be serviced by their brigade. This initiative has been adopted by many installations across the Army resulting in improved customer service, shorter wait times, and the opportunity to service more customers. Please visit the Fort Stewart homepage to schedule an appointment at the appropriate site. For any questions you may contact the sites at the following numbers: Ft Stewart, Bldg. 253 can be reached at 912-767-4909, Hunter AAF, bldg 1286 at 912-315-5726 and the Mower Processing Center, bldg 208 at 912-767-4051.
HIRING FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS, Ongoing
Fort Stewart
Leisure Travel office is hiring two Motor Vehicle Operators. Applicants must possess Commercial Driver’s
License (CDL) with “P” endorsement. The
salary is $11.69-$13.63 Per Hour. The job announcement is posted from Aug. 25
to Sept. 2. For information or to apply
for the position, see job announcement number SCNAFDW141198117 www.usajobs.gov
VETERANS PARKWAY ROAD WIDENING STARTED, Ongoing
Please
be advised that utility construction has begun on Veterans Parkway Widening
Project. Motorists need to use extreme caution when passing equipment and be
aware of workers on the ground near the roadway. POC for this Project is Matt
Bolen, Project Manager, DPW, at
912-767-7049.
FS/HAAF IRRIGATION SCHEDULE
FS/HAAF Irrigation Schedule:
Irrigation on FS/HAAF may occur on scheduled days between the hours of 4 p.m.
and 10 a.m. Do NOT irrigate from 10 a.m.
- 4 p.m. Scheduled days for odd-numbered
addresses (building numbers) are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Scheduled days for even-numbered addresses
(building numbers) and unnumbered addresses are Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays. Do NOT irrigate on Fridays.
For more information contact the DPW Environmental Water Program at
912-767-2010.
PASSPORT OFFICE CLOSURE, through Sept. 3
The Fort
Stewart/HAAF Passport Office located at the Soldier Service Center, building
253, on Fort Stewart will be closed through Sept. 3. During this period, there
will be no passport processing capabilities.
If you require assistance with passports, please contact the Passport
Office at 912-767-6943 to schedule an appointment prior to Monday.
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AUGUST/OTHER HEADLINES
Wellness
Campus (Army Wellness Center and Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness)
will host the 1st annual Open House Party, FREE! Join us from 5-7 p.m. on 844 Gulick Ave,
building 442. You will experience
fitness demonstrations, energy management demonstrations, FREE smoothie bar,
equipment demonstrations and sign up for appointments. Attendees will be automatically entered for a
chance to win mini-wellness packages and our grand prize wellness basket. Open
to Family Members of all ages, Active Duty, Civilians, and Retirees. For more information call 912-767-4077.
HUNTER SOLDIER FOR LIFE HIRING EVENT, Aug 28
The
Hunter Army Airfield Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, formerly
called the Army Career and Alumni Program, hosts a mini Hiring Event, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Aug. 28 at building 1289. VA
advisors are on-hand to help answer questions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more
information, call 315-1049 or 315-1051.
CLIENT SERVICES OFFICE CLOSED, Aug 1, Sept. 1
The Legal
Assistance Office will be closed on Friday, 29 August 2014 and Monday, 1
September 2014, due to the Division Training Holiday and Labor Day.
LIBERTY COUNTY SATELLITE TAG OFFICE HOURS, Sept.
2
Beginning Sept. 2 the Liberty County
Satellite Tag Office, located at Fort Stewart in bldg 226, hours will change
FROM 8:30 a.m. – noon TO 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For more information call (912) 767-9593.
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FMWR NEWS
CARO FITNESS CENTER LABOR DAY WEEKEND HOURS
Caro Fitness Center, building 708, hours of operation will change for the
upcoming holiday weekend. The center will be open Friday and Saturday (Aug.
29-30) from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. It will be closed Sunday and Monday for the
Labor Day holiday and reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. For more
information, call 912-767-4763.
CARO CROSSFIT AREA CLOSED, Sept. 3-4
The CrossFit Area
at Caro Fitness Center, building 708, will be closed from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30
pm. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3-4, in support of a Division CrossFit level
1 Trainer Course. For more information, call 912-767-4763.
4IBCT FITNESS CENTER CLOSED FOR DEDICATION, Aug. 26
The 4IBCT Fitness Center will be closed Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. until 1
p.m. for a ceremony renaming it the Charles R. Johnson Fitness Center. PFC
Johnson, 15th Infantry Regiment 3rd ID, was awarded the Silver Star
posthumously, 57 years after his actions at Outpost Harry in Korea. Johnson, of
Freedom Plains, N.Y., is credited with saving the lives of at least eight
Soldiers. For more information, call 912-767-9841.
COMMANDING GENERAL'S GOLF SCRAMBLE , Aug. 28
Register by Aug. 26.) All are invited to play in the Commanding General’s Golf
Scramble at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The four-person scramble begins at 9
a.m. Aug. 28, with a shotgun start. The scramble is being held on Thursday
because Labor Day weekend schedules begin the following day. The $35 cost
includes golf car fees, driving range and prizes. Sponsors are Veterans United
Home Loans, Coca-Cola and Budweiser. Food will be served. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
SESSION TWO OF "GET GOLF READY" AT STEWART
Register before Aug. 30.) Five-lesson program open to beginners and novices.
Learn proper mechanics of golf, putting, short game, rules and etiquette from
10:30 a.m.-noon on Aug. 30, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Taylors Creek Golf
Course. Cost of $99 per person covers all five lessons. For more information,
call 912-767-2370.
Celebrate your favorite superhero throughout September at George P. Hays
Library, building 411. Each week, receive a superhero mission, which you have
one week to complete. Complete all four missions to receive a certificate and
prize and become an official member of the Library Justice League. Dress as
your favorite superhero for the Grand Finale from 10 a.m. -noon Sept. 27 and
complete your most challenging mission: conquering the obstacle course to save
the day. There’s no charge. For more information, call 912-767-2828.
TOP OF THE ROCK 5K & 10K RUN FOR RESILIENCY, Sept. 6
Register by Sept. 3.) Run is open to the public, will have 10 age categories
for male and female competitors, plus 10K Team Competition for Active Duty with
a minimum of 10 members from same company. (No battalion or brigade teams will
be competing as a team.) Register online only at www.ACTIVE.com . Trophies
awarded to the top three overall 5K and 10K male and female finishers, top two
finishers in each age category and top two team finishers. Participants will
receive T-shirts. The run begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 6 between Newman Fitness
Center and the Quick Track. Cost to register before event is $25 for DoD ID
cardholders, $30 for civilian public. Day-of-race registration fee is $40. Team
pre-registration ends Sept. 4. For more
information, call 912-767-8238.
LONG RANGE SHOOTING, Sept. 6
Opportunity for Soldiers,
Retirees, Army Civilians, and civilian guests to sight-in large caliber weapons
Sept. 6 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Red Cloud Range Complex-Echo (off GA Hwy 119
North). Bring your rifles or muzzle loaders of any caliber. No pistols or
shotguns. Targets are at 100 to 1,000 meters. Cash-only fee is $10 per two-hour
block/person. For details, call 912-435-8061 or 912-767-4316.
Registration is under way for the
Stewart/Hunter “Bend-the-Bar” Powerlifting and Bench Press Challenge at 10 a.m.
Sept. 20 at 4th IBCT Fitness Center. Men and women will compete in 12 weight
classes, following USPF rules. Winners must have a successful lift in squat,
bench and deadlift. T-shirts will be given to each paying participant and
prizes will be awarded in all weight classes. Entry fee is $15 per person until
Sept. 15 and $20 per person after Sept. 15. For more information, call
912-435-9306.
BASS TOURNAMENT AT FORT STEWART, Sept. 27
The Catch & Release Bass Tournament begins at 6:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at
Pond 26, Metz Pond at Fort Stewart. First-place prize $250, plus $100 prize for
largest bass. Door prizes and
presentation of Angler of the Year Award after weigh-in. Fish from bank or
launch your bass boat (trolling motors only). No live bait. Boat rentals
available at Holbrook Equipment Center to Military ID Cardholders with boat
safety card. Participants must have Georgia and Stewart/Hunter fishing permit
(unless age 15 and under). Fees vary and are based on registration. Open to
Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, and civilians. Sign up at Stewart/Hunter
Pass & Permit offices. For additional details, call 912-435-8061 at Stewart
or 912-315-5163 at Hunter.
"THE ROCK" BODY BUILDING & FIGURE CONTEST, Nov. 1
Early registration is under way for The Rock Body
Building & Figure Contest Nov. 1 at Woodruff Theater on Fort Stewart. Cost
to register until Oct. 17 is $25. Cost to sign up after Oct. 17 is $35. There
is an additional crossover fee of $15. Sign up at Newman Fitness Center. Awards
will be presented for first, second and third-place. Spectator fees are $2 for
prejudging and $5 for the finals. For more information, call 912-767-3031 or
912-767-9336.
HUNTER AAF ARMY MWR SERVICES SURVEY UNDER WAY
An
exclusively online Army MWR Services Survey, tailored to determine present and
future service and recreation needs at Hunter Army Airfield, has begun. Active
Duty, spouses, retirees and DoD civilians who work, live or play at Hunter are
invited to take the survey at http://bit.ly/1AXiGTE. Responses are voluntary
and confidential. The survey will take 10-15 minutes. MWR operates facilities such as Tominac
Fitness Center, the outdoor pool, golf course, outdoor recreation, School Age
Services and the Auto Skills Center, to name a few. Child, Youth and School
Services operations also are under MWR.
DAWN OF THE ZOMBIES 5K EARLY REGISTRATION: Until Aug.
31
Register early on www.active.com for the Dawn of the Zombies 5K run which
starts at 8 a.m. Oct. 18 at Holbrook Outdoor Recreation Area. Fee to sign up
from now through Aug. 31 is $20 per person. Fee to register from Sept. 1 until
Oct. 11 is $30. Day-of registration fee is $40. For more information, call
912-767-2515.
CROSSFIT FORT STEWART WARRIOR CHALLENGE, Oct. 25
Early registration has begun for the CrossFit Fort
Stewart Warrior Challenge on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Caro Fitness Center,
building 708. Sign-up ends Oct. 22. Cost is $30 per person until Oct. 1 and $35
per person Oct. 2-22. Register online at
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Stewartrectrac.html
<https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Stewartrectrac.html>.
Contestants in eight divisions must complete three high-intensity, varied,
functional movement workouts. Soldiers, Family Members and Army Civilians are
invited to compete. For more information, call 912-767-4763.
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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.)
ST. SIMONS ANTIQUE SHOW, August 30 & 31
Antique dealers from all over the southeast,
featuring a vast array of fine and fun merchandise, including furniture,
collectibles, primitives, jewelry, silver, glassware, etc. Located under the oaks, in the historic Pier
Village area. Close to restaurants, hotels, shopping, and beautiful St. Simons
Island Beaches. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission and
parking.
VOLUNTEER FOOTBALL ANNOUNCER NEEDED, Ongoing
Bradwell High School is looking for a volunteer announcer for five home games
this season (Aug 29, Sep. 12, Oct. 3, 17 & 31 from 6-10 p.m.). The volunteer should have a projecting voice
well suited to broadcasting over the stadium sound system and an in-depth
knowledge of football, football terminology, officials' signals and penalties
as well as able to become familiar with players' names and positions. Meeting
the players and/or observing a practice to become familiar with the players and
their positions would be helpful. If interested and for more information,
contact Mr. Carrier at 912-876-6121 reference Volunteer Announcer.
BRADWELL INSTITUTE MILITARY APPRECIATION GAME, Sept.
12
The Bradwell Institute Tigers invite
all active duty military to be their guests at Military Appreciation Night for
the football game against the Richmond Hill Wildcats. Game time is 7:30 p.m.,
Friday, Sept. 12, at Hinesville’s Olvey Field. All active duty will be admitted
free to the game as a thank you to the men and women who serve. The team, the
band, and the cheerleading squad have many military family members. The BI
Tigers are looking forward to seeing you at the game!
ANNUAL ASSAULT ON KENNESAW MOUNTAIN 5K, Sep. 13
This
race is in honor of Georgia Army National Guard's Fallen 42 Soldiers, presented
by 122nd Regional Training Institute. Run is open to the public. Register
online only at www.active.com/kennesaw-ga/running/assault-on-kennesaw-mountain-2014
or for more information go to www.facebook.com/AssaultOnKennesawMountain5kRun.
$25 per person. Participants will receive T-shirt. Pre-assault ceremony begins
at 7:30 am, race starts at 8:00 am. Runners assemble at 700 Kennesaw Ave,
Marietta, GA for Fallen Soldier Ceremony at 7:30 am. For more information, call
1SG Jason York at 404-805-3405.
BASS RACES, Sep. 20
Hampton Lake in Bluffton, S.C., will
host the 7th Annual Tiger Bass 5k/12k Races and 1-mile Fun Walk, Sep. 20, 8
a.m., benefiting 'Bluffton Self Help' charity group. This is a 5K Road Race
(USATF Certified), 12K Cross Country Race (road and lake trails) and 1 Mile Fun
Run. Cost ranges from $15 to $40. There will be a military color guard opening
ceremony, DJ and music throughout the event, prizes, awards and an after-race
party. For information and to register, go to www.tigerbassrun.com.
FORT MCALLISTER WOUNDED WARRIOR FISHING RODEO, Sept. 20
The Fort McAllister Sports Fishing Club, ICW community
sponsors, will take Soldiers fishing at both inshore and offshore locations,
Sept 20 for their annual Fishing Rodeo.
Soldiers who wish to participate contact SFC Justin Scott NLT Sept. 10 (usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.comrel@mail.mil). Purple Heart recipients and Wounded Warriors
will have priority. A Captain's picnic
at J.F. Gregory Park in Richmond Hill will take place at a date TBD for
participating Soldiers to meet their boat captains. The event is free to
Soldiers with fishing licenses. Licenses
can be purchased at www2.ga.wildlifelicense.com/index_hf.php
for $9. Families are invited to the
Captain's picnic complete with live entertainment, bounce houses, food, games,
and other activities for all ages. Rodeo
participants will be introduced to their boat captains at the picnic and make arrangements
for their boat launches scheduled for Sept. 20. Event signups are on a first
come, first served basis. Non PH and WW
Soldiers who want to be on a standby list may also call DFMWR, 767-5117.
EVENT CANCELLATION, Aug 30
The Live It Out Loud music
festival in Evans County Georgia at the Evans County Community Center has been
cancelled for Aug. 30. It will not be
rescheduled.
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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 Messages are posted daily at www.stewart.army.mil, and www.facebook.com/3rd.Infantry.Division>.
MESSAGES HAVE A 3-DAY RUN LIMIT; you may, however, re-submit after 3rd day for
continuations. Please submit your messages by 9:45 a.m. daily for inclusion in
the same-day message.
WANT TO GET MARNE MESSAGES?
Individuals wishing to get
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Account, can visit Team Stewart’s Website at www.stewart.army.mil, and click on the
Marne Message Icon, below the Marne Medal of Honor. If your browser supports, and you wish to
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If you have questions, concerns, or problems, please call Public Affairs at
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For more information, call 912-435-9881.
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
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