SAVE THE DATE! MARNE DIVISION BALL, Nov. 21:
Come celebrate the 3rd Infantry Division’s 97th Birthday at beautiful
Jekyll Island. The Division Ball is at
the Jekyll Island Convention Center on Friday, Nov. 21 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 POC's and more details. #3idball2014
MONTGOMERY STREET CLOSURE, through Today:
The Montgomery Street exit gate on Hunter AAF will be
closed 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. today. 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, 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.
JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAYS OBSERVED, Ongoing:
Regarding Army
Regulations, Commanders and supervisors should be aware, during the Jewish High
Holy Day Observances, members of the Jewish faith may be required to abstain
from work, travel and other activities related to routine duty. Each of the
following observances begin prior to nightfall on the first day and end before
sunset on the final day. Rosh Hashanah is Sept. 25-26; Yom Kippur is
Oct. 3-4; Succot is Oct. 8-9; and Sh’mini Atzert-Yizkor is Oct. 15-17. For more information, refer to Army
Regulation 600-20.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY, Today:
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 Back Day” today between the hours of
1-5 p.m. at the FS and HAAF Commissaries. All Soldiers, Family Members,
Retirees, Civilian Employees and community members are encouraged to turn in
all unused, expired or unwanted prescribed and over the counter medication for
proper disposal. For more information, call Tia Garrett- FS Prevention Coordinator
912-767-5944 or David Bennett-HAAF Prevention Coordinator 912-315-5592.
ACS SURVEY:
Army
Community Service (ACS) needs to gather important information from you in order
to 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
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SEPTEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
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.
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.
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.
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.
NEW VETERINARY PRESCRIPTION POLICY, effective Oct. 1:
Effective Oct. 1, 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.
STEWART CPAC CLOSURE FOR ORG DAY, Oct. 3:
The Fort
Stewart Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Appropriated Funds and
Non-appropriated Funds offices, will be closed Friday, Oct. 3 for Organizational
Day. Both offices will resume regular hours of operation Monday, Oct. 6 at 7:30
a.m. For more information, call 912-767-1323.
AAFES OFFERS FREE MOVIE 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.
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:
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
CALLING ALL ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS WHO LOVE TO PLAY GOLF:
Eight active duty Stewart/Hunter Soldiers are invited to
play for free in the ‘Fore the Troops Golf Tournament’ at Bear Creek Golf Club,
Hilton Head Plantation, 237 Whooping Crane Way at 8 a.m., Oct. 5. The players
will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. The names of the first eight Soldiers who
call Taylors Creek Golf Course at 912-767-2370 will be given to tournament
officials, who will provide the Soldiers with tournament details.
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.
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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.)
GUYS MARATHON DAY, Saturday:
Fort Stewart Club Beyond Youth Ministry "Guys
Marathon Day". All 6th to 12th grade guys are invited out to join the
group at the Victory Chapel across the street from Popeye's Saturday from 9
a.m-9 p.m. for a day filled with awesome competition. RSVP to Phil Parsons, Community
Director at pparsons@clubbeyond.org
or 913-683-1793.
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.
BEACH MUSIC AT ASU, Oct. 11:
Beach Music Blowout at Armstrong State University!
Everyone is invited to a free concert by 'The Band of Qz', along with fireworks
and a military salute on Oct. 11, 6-9:30 p.m. on campus at Burnett Boulevard
Lawn. Bring a picnic or buy a low
country boil dinner for $15. Cost is $10
for students, military, and children under age 10. Reserve your low country boil online at
Armstrong.edu/celebrate.
TIME CHANGE -- ZUMBATHON, Oct. 18:
Come out for Party in Pink Zumbathon Charity
Event, Oct. 18 from 1-4 p.m. (was 9 a.m. to 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 proceeds go to The
Zumba Global Research Grant for Breast Cancer Prevention. For more information,
call 912-368-9622.
FREE MILITARY ADMISSION TO MCGLADREY CLASSIC, Oct. 20-26:
The McGladrey Classic is coming to Sea Island Golf Club.
As part of Birdies for the Brave, the McGladrey Classic, Oct. 20-26, offers
active, reserve, and retired military up to two complimentary tickets to each
round of the tournament and access to the Military Outpost with complimentary
food and non-alcoholic beverages near the 9th Green. Military vets can get up to two discounted
tickets for $25 each. To reserve tickets
and to get information, go to www.mcgladreyclassic.com/tournament-information/military.
YMCA SEEKS VOLUNTEER COACHES:
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.
PAGAN PRIDE DAY, Sept. 27:
Pagan Pride Day will be held in Emmet Park on
East Bay Street at Habersham, Noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 27 in Savannah, Ga. www.paganpride.org/where/united-states/georgia-savannah
or www.witchvox.com/vn/ev/usga_ev.html. According to the website, the event offers a
public gathering where Pagans can network with each other and celebrate an
Autumn Equinox ritual. The event will
also help support is America's Second Harvest Food Bank of Coastal Georgia, accepting
canned food donations to that cause.
FLORIDA GOLF CLASSIC, Oct. 29-31:
Come out to the 35th Annual Georgia Florida Golf Classic.
Active duty military personnel is invited to play in the tournament Oct. 29-31
at a discounted rate of $185, which covers: Wed. practice round and tailgate
party; Thurs. and Fri. tournament rounds; Thurs. night Rockin' Seafood Feast
with live entertainment, silent auction, oyster roast and more; eight flights
with top three teams receiving prizes; breakfast, lunch and beverages during
tournament rounds; demo Thurs. putting contest with prizes; and goodie bags
including golf balls from Bridgestone Golf. To register, go to
jekyllisland.com/events or call 912-635-2368.
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.
VENDORS NEEDED FOR ART & CRAFT FAIR, Nov. 15:
Do you have a passion or talent in jewelry, crafting,
sewing, crocheting, painting, welding, pottery, photography, cooking? Do you
want to sell something new/used to the public? Then you are invited to
participate in the Art & Craft Fair at Connection Church located across from
Century Link phone company, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 15. With your $25 entry fee,
you will be provided one table to display your merchandise. All other display items must be provided by
the vendors. Vendors keep all profits made! All entry fees will be donated to
the 2K15 DRMT. For more information, call Erica (PLEASE NOTE AREA CODE) at
915-491-3731.
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