TODAY/THIS WEEK
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR MAKE-UP TRAINING-FS,
Thursday:
A make-up session will be held Thursday from 9-10 am in
the Garrison Conference Room, Bldg 624. 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.
MONTGOMERY STREET CLOSURE, through Friday:
The Montgomery Street exit gate on Hunter AAF will be
closed 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. through
Friday. The entrance side will remain open with few delays. The gate closure is
to allow large, oversized, heavy
equipment to enter the installation. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate
routes to exit the installation during that time period. All other gates will
be open and operating normally. Please mark your calendars to reflect these
closures and plan accordingly. If there are any questions concerning the
closure, please call the Law Enforcement Branch at 912-315-6133.
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.
DPTMS P&O ORGANIZATION DAY, Friday:
The Plans & Operations Division of the DPTMS will
conduct its annual Organization Day Friday at Holbrook Pond. All non-mission essential personnel will have
duty at Holbrook and will not be available for routine support. Contact the IOC at 912-767-8666/8667 for any
critical requirements.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY, Friday:
The FS and HAAF Army Substance Abuse Program in
coordination with the Chatham County Office of the Drug Enforcement Agency will
host a “National Prescription Drug Take
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SEPTEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
PAO CLOSURES, Oct. 2:
The Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Public Affairs
Office will be closed for Resiliency/Organization Day on Oct. 2. 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.
DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES ANNOUNCES FORT STEWART
& HUNTER AAF CLOSURE, Oct. 2:
On Oct. 2, 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.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISORY TRAINING-HAAF, Oct. 2:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Oct. 2 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.
AAFES OFFERS FREE SHOWING, Oct. 4:
AAFES offers a free screening of "Fury" at
Woodruff Theater 3 p.m. Oct. 4. Tickets
are available beginning today, Sept. 23 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.
DIVARTY GOLF TOURNAMENT, Oct. 14:
Field Artillery Battalion teams are asked to register in
advance NLT Oct. 1 (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.
AFAP SUGGESTIONS WELCOME, by Oct. 3:
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 Oct 3 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.
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FMWR NEWS
HUNTER FALL CARNIVAL, Thursday-Sunday:
Four-day, pay-as-you-go Carnival, located directly behind
Tominac Fitness Center will feature various adult and children’s rides plus
food concessions and skill games. Open 6-10 p.m. Thursday; 6-11 p.m. Friday;
noon-11 p.m. Saturday and 1-11 p.m. Sunday. Food and games are individually
priced. No outside coolers or food. Fees for rides 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 that day. For more information,
call 912-315-5078.
NFL PUNT, PASS & KICK COMPETITION, Saturday:
Boys and girls ages 6-15 will participate in all three
events (punt, pass, kick) for a total score and a chance to advance to the
sectional competition. Competition will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Youth Sports
Football Complex on Green Street, Fort Stewart. Boys and girls compete
separately. Participants must have a proof of age and register at Youth Sports
and Fitness Center, building 7338. Only gym shoes can be worn for competition.
No cleats or turf shoes will be allowed (will result in disqualification). For
more information about the national competition, go to www.nflppk.com <http://www.nflppk.com>. For more Stewart
information, call 912-767-1428.
BASS TOURNAMENT AT FORT STEWART, Saturday:
Catch & Release Bass Tournament begins at 6:30 a.m.
Saturday 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. The award will be based on total weight of fish caught in
the four tournaments. 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.
"GOLF 4 LIFE" GOLF CLINICS AT HUNTER,
Saturday:
Have fun and learn golf at the “Golf 4 Life” free clinic
from 9-10 a.m. Sept. 27 at Hunter Golf Course. Each clinic covers a short
introduction and new topic. Attend one or more. Beginners learn the basics,
while novice golfers improve their game. Open to all authorized patrons.
Special priority sign-up for active duty Military. For more information, call
912-315-9115.
FAMILY DINNER AND BOWLING AT STEWART BOWLING,
Sunday:
Families can take advantage of a discount with dinner and
bowling special from noon-7 p.m. Sunday at Stewart Bowling Center, building
450. For $30, your family of five gets two games of bowling per person, shoe
rental, and dinner, Bowlers Club Basket with fries or onion rings and
refillable drink. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
8 FOR 8 BOWLING LEAGUE FOR KIDS AT STEWART BOWLING
CENTER, Oct. 2- 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 starting
Oct. 2. 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.
BISTRO NIGHT AT CLUB STEWART, Oct. 3:
Bistro Night, now on the first Friday of every month,
features Oktoberfest-themed cuisine from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3 at Club Stewart,
Thunder Run, building 405. Start your evening with a 20-plus item salad bar,
then the chef's selection of appetizers, an entrée and a dessert. Soft
beverages included. Bar service
available. Cost $12.95 per adult and $6.95 children (ages 10 and under). For more information, call 912-767-4717.
POST-WIDE HOUSING GARAGE SALE AT STEWART AND HUNTER, Oct.
4:
Everyone is invited to the neighborhood garage sale
throughout post housing areas on Stewart and Hunter from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Oct. 4. Only residents of post housing are eligible to sell. There is no
charge. Sellers should register by Sept. 29 to have their location on a map of
sale sites, which will be available on http://www.stewartmwr.com
<http://www.stewartmwr.com/> and
http://www.huntermwr.com <http://www.huntermwr.com> at the time of
the sale. The public is welcome. To register, or for more information, visit or
call the Stewart Sports Office (912-767-8238) or Hunter’s Tominac Fitness
Center (912-315-5078).
SESAME STREET/USO EXPERIENCE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES AT
STEWART, Oct. 21, 22:
Sesame Street and the USO bring furry, fuzzy and friendly
Muppets to Newman Fitness Center, building 439, for shows at 6 p.m. on Oct. 21
and Oct. 22. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Military Families and their children are
invited to see the show featuring Katie, a military kid on Sesame Street who is
moving to a new place. Free tickets available at FMWR building 443 (Suite 163);
Stewart Bowling Center, building 450; Stewart Leisure Travel (building 419) and
Hunter Leisure Travel (building 6020). For more information, call 912-767-6212.
SIGN-UP FOR "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.
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.
COLE BROS. CIRCUS AT STEWART, Oct. 29-30:
The "World's Largest Circus Under the Big Top"
will set up at Fort Stewart’s Donovan Field (National Guard Training Area) for
shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30. See traditional circus
acts, clowns, elephants, and Bengal tigers. Advance ticket sales begin Oct. 1
at FMWR building 443 (Suite 163), Stewart Bowling Center, and Stewart/Hunter
Leisure Travel Offices. Pricing: $21 (adults), $25 (adult reserved seat), $28
(VIP adult), and $16 (child), $20 (child reserved seat), $23 (VIP child). For
more information, call 912-767-6212.
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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, Oct. 18:
Come out for Party in Pink Zumbathon Charity Event, Oct.
18 from 9 a.m.-Noon 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.
LECTURE SERIES, Oct. 29:
Join the Armstrong Leadership Lecture Series! Join
bestselling author and leadership expert, Ken Blanchard, Wednesday, Oct. 29,
6-7 p.m. at the Armstrong Fine Arts Auditorium on 11935 Abercorn St., in
Savannah. Learn how effective leadership is more about the power of love than
the love of power. Advance tickets available beginning Oct. 6 at the Alumni
Office M-Th, Noon - 6:30 p.m. in Burnett Hall (limit two per person). Call
912-344-2541 for additional information.
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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.
