Monday, September 22, 2014

Marne Message, Sept. 22, 2014

TODAY/THIS WEEK

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE, Today-Oct. 3:
Fort Stewart's Forestry Branch will be conducting a timber harvest on the site of a New Diamond Elementary School.  To prepare for the harvest a temporary access trail will be constructed beginning today at approximately 9 a.m., in the vicinity of the wooded area north of Hero Road and west of the Isenhower Village housing area. Construction is scheduled for completion Oct. 3.  Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use extra caution when traveling on Hero Road where the speed limit will be reduced from 40 mph to 30 mph.  The sidewalk and walking trails near this area will also be affected.  Caution signs will be posted. For more information call the project POC, Sam Safweh (912) 320-5993. 

OFFICE CLOSURE, Thursday:
Range Control Scheduling Office will be closed Thursday due to mandatory training. For more information, call 912-435-8142.

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.

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 Back Day” Friday 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.

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.

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SEPTEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES

FY FACILITY CLOSURE, Sep. 30:
The Fort Stewart Fuel Facility will close Sep. 30 from noon-6 p.m. to conduct End of Year Close Out.  The Hunter Army Airfield Fuel Facility will close Sep. 30 and will reopen Oct. 1 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.

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.

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.


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.

FLU VACCINATIONS, Oct. 15 & 16
It's Flu season again! The Public Health Community continues its commitment to protect our Nation against flu by offering flu vaccinations at the Winn Army Community Hospital Overflow Parking Lot - next to the Bennett Sports Complex. The 2014-2015 Annual PODEX/Drive-Thru Flu Clinic will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct 15 and 16. Vaccinations are available to DoD employees, Military beneficiaries, including children age 2-years and up. For more information, call 912-435-5242.

1/30TH BCT REUNION, June 11-14, 2015
Make plans now for the 2nd biennial reunion plans for the 1-30th BCT, June 11-14, 2015 at the Westin Tampa Bay. There will be a block of rooms at a discounted price available There is also a site where registration forms are located and all information will be posted leading up to the reunion at https://www.facebook.com/BattleBoarInvasionReunion.

LEAVING ACTIVE DUTY?:
Transitioning from active duty status may leave some beneficiaries with questions about their health care. Military families are offered several options to transition from active duty as smoothly as possible. Once you leave active duty status, you will need to be proactive to ensure that you and your family have health care that meets your minimum essential coverage (MEC) as required by the Affordable Care Act. Visit:


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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 entrĂ©e 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).

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.)

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 lowcountry  boil dinner for $15. Cost is $10 for students, military, and children under age 10.  Reserve your lowcountry boil online at Armstrong.edu/celebrate.

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.

COMPS OFFERED 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.

VOLUNTEER AT AT MCGLADREY CLASSIC, Oct. 23-26:
Volunteers are also needed inside the ropes for the McGladrey Classic from Oct. 23-Oct. 26.  Volunteers will receive a free Ralph Lauren Polo Golf Shirt with McGladrey Classic logo; choice of free cap or visor; and access to tournament all days so that you can attend as a spectator when not volunteering. Training will be conducted on ShotLink equipment and Greenside and Fairway Laser Operations.  For additional information, go to www.mcgladreyclassic.com/tournament-information/military.


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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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.