TODAY/THIS WEEK
AFAP SUGGESTIONS WELCOME, by Friday:
Got an issue that you believe would make our Army
community better? Share it now for the
next AFAP. Go to the Team Stewart website, www.stewart.army.mil.
Click on Army Community Service then Army Family Action Plan. You may submit a
local or global issue and issues may be submitted anonymously. Or, you may
email your issues to Rebecca.e.sellars.civ@mail.mil.
Issues should be sent by Friday and include the issue, the scope (information
about the issue and who it effects) and your recommendations to solve it. All
issues will be discussed and prioritized by delegates at the Oct 8 AFAP
conference.
FUEL FACILITY CLOSURE, Tuesday:
The Fort Stewart Fuel Facility will close Tuesday from
noon-6 p.m. to conduct End of Year Close Out.
The Hunter Army Airfield Fuel Facility will close Tuesday and will
reopen Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. for End of Year closeout. Customers will need to obtain required fuel
prior to the closure. POC for additional
information is Ms. Sylvia Whitfield at (912) 435-0146.
TRAINING RESOURCE CONFERENCE, Tuesday:
S-3's, Operations Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and
Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training Resource Conference
will be held Tuesday, 9:30am, at MOON THEATER. We will schedule training
devices, ranges and training areas up through March 2015. The next conference
will not be until Oct. 28. For more information, call 28 October 2014. For more
information, call 912-435-8142.
NEW VETERINARY PRESCRIPTION POLICY, effective Wednesday:
Effective Wednesday, a military-wide policy change goes into
effect regarding pet prescriptions (including Heartworm and Flea
Prevention). If your pet's prescription
is not already in our computer system, there will be a two business day wait
period while it is being processed and approved by our veterinarians. No prescriptions written by civilian
providers will be accepted. In order to
fill your pet's prescription they must have been seen by a military
installation veterinarian within the past year. For more information, call
912-767-4194 or 912-767-5546.
DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES ANNOUNCES FORT STEWART
& HUNTER AAF CLOSURE, Thursday:
On Thursday, the DHR will close for
Resiliency/Organization Day. Buildings affected on Fort Stewart include all
offices belonging to the DHR in building 100-ACES; building 253-Soldier Service
Center; building 161 - FOIA/RHA/Pubs; building 201, 201A & 201C - ASAP; building
208- Mower Processing Center; building 418 - OMDC. Buildings affected on Hunter
AAF include all offices belonging to the DHR in building 212-ASAP; building
1283-ASAP; building 1286-MPD; building 1290- ACES; building 1212 - OMDC. We will reopen for normal operations Oct. 3.
PAO CLOSURES, Thursday:
The Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Public Affairs
Office will be closed for Resiliency/Organization Day Thursday. Any emergency
should be directed to the EOC for the on-call PAO officer at 912-767-8666.
Offices will reopen for normal duty Oct. 3. For more information, call
912-435-9874.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISORY TRAINING-HAAF, Thursday:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg
1286. A make-up session will be held on
Oct. 8 from 9-10 a.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg 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.
STEWART CPAC CLOSURE FOR ORG DAY, Friday:
The Fort Stewart Civilian Personnel Advisory Center,
Appropriated Funds and Non-appropriated Funds offices, will be closed Friday
for their annual Organizational Day. Both offices will resume regular hours of
operation Oct. 6 at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 912-767-1323.
AAFES OFFERS FREE SHOWING, Saturday:
AAFES offers a free screening of "Fury" at
Woodruff Theater 3 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets are available at any restaurant in the PX Food Court located in
building 71. The movie stars Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael
Pena, Jon Bernthal, Jason Isaacs, is Rated R for strong sequences of war
violence, some grisly images, and language throughout.
WARRIORS WALK CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES, ongoing:
Construction of Phase 1 of Warriors Walk continues along
6th Street and expanded to phase Sep. 23. Phase 2 is located along the edge of
Taylors Creek Golf Course between Gulick Ave and Bundy Ave. During this time,
the area will be fenced off and signs will be posted. We ask for your patience
and understanding. The intent is to make this memorial transition a smooth and
honorable one. For more information regarding the construction aspect of this
effort, please contact Ben Seacrist, Contract Construction Branch, DPW, at
(912) 228-7114.
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SEPTEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
EQCC MEETING, Oct. 7:
IAW AR 200-1, the Garrison Commander will chair the
Environmental Quality Control Committee Meeting Oct. 7 the FS Recycling
Processing Center (Bldg 1384) on Kilpatrick Street (turn left on Kilpatrick at
the end of William H. Wilson Blvd). The meeting will be held from 12:30-2:30
p.m. and will commence with an award presentation by the Garrison Commander.
Participants will be divided into groups and escorted to various sections of
the Recycling Processing Station. The EQCC helps the Installation in meeting environmental
management responsibilities. Brigade representation, Garrison Directors, Rear
Detachments, Tenant Orgs, and Environmental Compliance Officers are required to
attend or send a representative. For more information, call Amanda Price at
912-767-2010.
DIVARTY REACTIVATION GOLF TOURNAMENT (Thunder on the
Greens), Oct. 17:
This tournament is open to all Soldiers and Civilians on
Fort Stewart. Field Artillery Battalion teams are asked to register in advance
NLT Wednesday (names and entry fees).
The cost is $40 a person ($160 a team) which includes lunch, cart and
greens fee. DIVARTY Golf shirts and DIVARTY Ball tickets will also be
available. Supplies are limited, so ensure you get yours before you hit the
greens. The event is a fund raiser to offset costs for the St. Barb's
Ball. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. and the
golf tournament starts at 1 p.m. POC is MAJ Michael Ishida @ michael.t.ishida.mil@mail.mil
or 334-791-7699.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ACES COLLEGE GRADUATION
CEREMONY, Oct 26:
The 33rd Annual College Graduation is 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at
the Main Post Chapel. The event is open to all Military, Family Members,
Retirees, and employees if you are within nine semester hours of completing
degree requirements or have earned a degree, certificate or diploma since Jan,
2013. Students in off-post schools can register at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=EDU&p=Participate
in Commencement Ceremony. For more information, call 912-767-8331.
MARNE DIVISION BALL SAVE THE DATE, Nov. 21:
Come celebrate the 3rd Infantry Division’s 97th birthday
on beautiful Jekyll Island, Nov. 21 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center
starting at 5:30 p.m. Guests are given
the option of a fine chicken or steak meal and a memento. The evening also includes a guest speaker, dancing,
and a photographer on site to commemorate the evening. Ticket prices will be published soon with
sales beginning in October. Keep
watching the 3rd Infantry Division Facebook page for unit POCs and more
details. #3idball2014.
FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, October:
Legion (building 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Raider (building
642, 1312 William H. Wilson Ave) Wheelhorse (building 3003, 1600 W. 6th
Street), and Vanguard (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 Oct. 10-13, the weekend designated
DFACs begins with supper Oct. 9). Dining
Facility information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage at: http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC
<http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC>.
For questions please contact 767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at
767-4991.
FS WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC:
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are
Raider and Vanguard DFACs. Vanguard DFAC
will be closed after the lunch meal Oct. 9 and will reopen with the breakfast
meal Oct. 14. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with the supper meal
on Friday (for the training holiday Oct. 10-13, the weekend designated DFACs
begins with supper Oct. 9). Hours are
Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
FS WEEKDAY MEAL HOURS:
The Fort Stewart Weekday Meal hours are Breakfast 7:30-9
a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday Breakfast hours are; Legion 6-8
a.m.; Raider 5-6:30 a.m.; Wheelhorse 5-6:30 a.m.; and Vanguard 7:30-9 a.m.;
Lunch and Dinner Meal Hours for all DFAC's on Thursday are; 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.
HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS,
October:
HAAF Consolidated DFAC (Bldg 110, 89 William Barksdale
Cir) Weekday Meal Hours are Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:00
p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Friday Meal
Hours are breakfast 6:30-7 a.m. & 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:00
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.
ACS SURVEY:
Army Community Service (ACS) would like you to
participate in a survey in order to help deliver the most effective programs
and services to our community. It is important that the data is representative
of all Service Members and their Families, Retirees and Civilians on this
installation. THE SURVEY IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Please be confident and candid in answering
the questions. All responses will be treated confidentially and will in no way
be traceable to individual respondents.
The survey can be found at www.armymwr.com/ACS-survey.
FORT STEWART STRAY/ADOPTION FACILITY:
The Fort Stewart stray/adoption facility is
located in the Veterinary Treatment Facility, building 1180. All animals found on post are brought
here. They are held for 3 business days
for an owner to claim after which if the animal does not have a microchip or
tags, they are put up for adoption.
There are a wide array of cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies for adoption
now. Stop by today to take a look! For
more information, call 912-767-4194 or 912-767-5546.
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FMWR NEWS
STEWART SKEET & TRAP RANGE CHANGES HOURS:
New hours of operation have been adopted by the Stewart
Skeet and Trap Range, located at Holbrook Pond, building 8332. From
October-April, the facility will be open on Fridays from 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays
from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. From May-September, the range will be open Fridays
from 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon. For more information, call
912-435-9303 or 912-767-8205.
CLUBHOUSE HOURS CHANGE AT TAYLORS CREEK, HUNTER GOLF
COURSES:
The clubhouses at Taylors Creek and Hunter Golf courses
now close at 6:30 p.m. With the arrival of Daylight Savings Time on Nov. 2, the
clubhouses will be closing at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Taylors
Creek (912-767-2370) or Hunter Golf Course (912-315-9115).
8 FOR 8 BOWLING LEAGUE FOR KIDS AT STEWART BOWLING
CENTER, Thursday- Nov. 20:
Eight for Eight Bowling League at Stewart Bowling Center,
building 450, is open for kids (ages 3-16) from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. Children
bowl two games per week and at end of the program receive a free bowling ball.
Cost of $8 per week covers shoe rental, instructional fees, equipment, one-year
membership to USBC Basic Youth, USBC Membership Card and League Award Emblems.
For more information, call 912-767-4273.
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE SHOOT, Friday & Oct.19:
New large rifle shoot at the Small Arms November Range on
Friday during the hours of 1-5 p.m. and Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Opportunity
for Soldiers, Retirees, Army Civilians, and civilian guests to sight-in large
caliber weapons at distances of 25, 50 and 100 meters only. All rifle calibers
authorized. Paper targets provided. Shooting benches available at range. Cost
is $5 for two hours. Pay at the range. For additional details, call
912-435-8061 or 912-767-4316.
SINGLE PARENT DAY-ROLLER SKATING AT CORKAN, Friday:
Bring the kids out to experience the fun of Roller
Skating from 3-8 p.m. Friday at Corkan Family Fun Center, building 449. The $3
admission fee includes skate rental. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
LINK UP TO GOLF CLINIC AT STEWART, Saturday:
Free, co-ed Link Up To Golf Clinic will be from 10 a.m.
until noon Saturday at Taylors Creek Golf Course. Register prior to clinic. Open to beginners and novices who are looking
for instruction and information to give them a lead and learn to enjoy this
great game. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
POST-WIDE HOUSING GARAGE SALE AT STEWART/HUNTER,
Saturday:
(Registration ongoing.) Register to have your on-post
garage sale location noted on a map of Post-Wide Housing Garage Sale sites at
Stewart and Hunter from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. There is no charge. Only
residents of post housing are eligible to sell, but everyone, including
civilians in nearby communities, is invited to the neighborhood garage sale throughout
Stewart and Hunter post housing areas. For more information, call 912-767-8238
at Stewart or 912-315-5078 at Hunter.
FORT STEWART FALL CARNIVAL, Oct. 9-12:
Four-day, pay-as-you-go Carnival at Walker Field
(adjacent to Bennett Sports Complex) will feature adult and children’s rides,
plus food concessions and skill games. Open 6-10 p.m., Oct. 9; 6-11 p.m. Oct.
10; noon-11 p.m. Oct. 11 and 1-11 p.m. Oct. 12. Food and games individually
priced. Ride fees will range from 3-4 tickets per ride. Carnival-goers can save
by purchasing tickets in quantity or by purchasing arm bands for unlimited
rides for the night. No weapons, pets, coolers or food allowed on site. For
more information, call 912-767-6212.
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO & HALLOWEEN HORROR TRIP, Oct. 10-12
(Register by Oct. 1.):
Come share the scare with Leisure Travel and Universal
Orlando. You'll see and interact with cannibals, creepy clowns, evil dolls,
huge scare zones and more. Not into the scary stuff? Then Universal Orlando
before dark is fun for everyone. Cost of trip is $325 for 1-4 people per room.
Price Includes transportation and stay at Best Western Orlando Gateway, with
vouchers for breakfast each morning. Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights or
regular daily tickets are for sale at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices.
Patrons will depart Stewart early Friday for Halloween Horror Friday night and
return Sunday afternoon. For more information, call 912-767-2841 or
912-315-3674.
GARRISON COMMANDER'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT HUNTER, Oct. 10:
LTC Will Bowman extends an invitation to participate in
the Garrison Commander’s golf scramble at Hunter Golf Course. Bring a 4-person
team to challenge the Garrison Team. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. The $35 cost
includes tournament fee, golf car, driving range balls and prizes. Players are
asked to register by Oct. 8. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
KAYAK/CANOE FLOAT TRIP ON A COASTAL GEORGIA RIVER, Oct.
11:
Enjoy a leisurely paddle down a Coastal Georgia River
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11. Participants asked to register by Oct. 9.
Lifeguards on trip to assist if needed. Bring your own lunch for a picnic on a
sandbar or shaded area. Don't forget
your camera. It is recommended that beginners take a basic course at Holbrook
Pond. Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Paddlers
must be at least 12 years old. Register at Holbrook Outdoor Recreation
Center/Equipment Checkout, building 8325, 912-435-8205 or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/#page-0
<https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/#page-0>.
The $20 per person includes use of canoe or kayak. For more information, call
912-767-4316.
"GET GOLF READY" AT HUNTER, Oct. 14, 16, 18, 21
and 23:
Register by Oct 13 online at www.playgolfamerica.com
<http://www.playgolfamerica.com> or call Hunter Golf Course for the next Get
Golf Ready series. Open to beginners and novices. Learn proper mechanics of
golf, putting, the game, rules and etiquette. Cost is $149 per person for five
60-minute sessions of instructional program, plus one month golf course
membership and a dozen Nike golf balls. For more information, call
912-315-9115.
CROSSFIT FORT STEWART WARRIOR CHALLENGE 2014, Oct. 25:
Registration is under way 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.)
MILITARY CAREER FAIR & HIRING EVENT (LOCAL), Oct. 7:
Soldiers, Veterans and Family members are invited to a
local Military Career Fair and Hiring Event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at Fort
Stewart, bldg 705, 100 West 15th Street.
Hosted by Savannah Technical College, local employers include Mitsubishi
Hitachi Power systems, Thunderbolt Marine Inc., Blue Bell, Colonial CFS Freight
Systems, West Penn Testing, Home Depot, Elan Technology, Louis Dreyfus
Commodities, and more! For more
information, contact Jeff Ashmen at jashmen@savannahtech.edu.
ZUMBATHON TIME CHANGE, Oct. 18:
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Come out for Party in Pink Zumbathon Charity Event, Oct.
18 from 1-4 p.m. at the Liberty County Armed Forces YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive in
Hinesville. Purchase $10 in advance Zumbathon tickets to receive bonus raffle
tickets. Zumbathon procees go to The Zumba
Global Research Grant for Breast Cancer Prevention. For more
information, call 912-368-9622.
YMCA SEEKS VOLUNTEER COACHES, Ongoing:
Volunteers are needed to help with children’s soccer,
basketball, flag football, and t-ball for ages 3-8 at the Liberty County Armed
Forces YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive in Hinesville. Opportunities for Coaching,
Refereeing, and Score Keeping are available.
For more information, call 912-368-9622 or email Brittni.Johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.org.
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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 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.
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.
