TODAY/THIS WEEK
LIVE WEBCASTS AT ACS, Today & Wednesday:
Military Family Forums. Join ACS today and Wednesday as
they broadcast live with the AUSA Family Forum’s taking place in Washington,
DC. We will be giving away free items
from AUSA. Today the webcast will be Family Transitions: Supporting You through
Your Military Life Journey, and be shown at Fort Stewart, building 87 starting
at 1p.m. On Wednesday, the webcast will be:
Senior Leader Town Hall: Future of our Military Children, and be shown
at Hunter Army Airfield, building 1286 starting at 8:30 a.m. Please call (912)
767-1257 or (912) 315-6816 to register. 
HAAF TAP HIRING EVENT, Thursday:
L-3 Communications will conduct a hiring event Thursday
from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., HUNTER SFL-TAP Center, Hunter Army Airfield, building
1289. To register call: 315-5854. Several positions available!!
HAAF TAP WORKSHOP, Friday:
Do you know how to be successful at a job fair? Let
SFL-TAP help! Targeting Your Resume and Job Fair Workshop, Friday, 9:30-11:30
a.m. at the HUNTER SFL-TAP Center, Hunter Army Airfield, building 1289.
Registration is required. For more information, call 912-315-5854.
DPW ORGANIZATION DAY CLOSURE, Friday:
The Directorate of Public Works will be closed Friday due
to its Organization Day. Normal duty hours and services will resume Oct. 20.
However, the work order desk and maintenance services will still be available.
For work orders, please call 912-767-2883 for Fort Stewart and 912-408-2466 for
HAAF.
DPTMS ORGANIZATION DAY CLOSURE, Friday:
The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and
Security will be closed Friday due to its organization day. Normal duty hours
and services will resume Oct. 20. For more information, call 912-767-3772.
EXTENDED WAITING PERIOD FOR SEPARATION PAYMENTS:
Due to the limited availability of military pay
technicians, it may take up to 45 days beyond a Soldier’s date of separation
(DOS) to receive their final Separation Payment. In addition, expect a longer waiting period
to be seen by Customer Service and other sections within the Finance Office.
For more information, call 912-767-5204.
OCTOBER SAFETY GRAMS:
The October Safety Gram #15-01 Eye Injury Prevention
Month and Safety Gram #15-02 Selecting PPE for the Workplace, can be found at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety
and Safety Gram #15-03 Halloween Safety. For more information, call
912-767-6541.
SAVE THOSE JUGS!
Now that you have finished drinking the liquids (milk,
tea, juice, etc.) out of those 1-gallon milk jugs, don't throw them away! Save
them for a recycle project that the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation will be creating AGAIN this year for the Christmas holiday
season. Your contribution goes toward making igloos and other seasonal
products. You have to see them to believe these awesome scenic display made
from your very own recycles! Drop your rinsed-out jugs off at the Fort Stewart
FMWR building 443 between the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more
information, call 912-767-4316.
QUESTION: DO YOU KNOW THE REASON FOR ICE?
ANSWER: The ICE Customer application is intended to
enable the users of Department of Defense services to provide feedback about
the products/services that they have utilized and to find information about
those services. ICE is not intended to submit employee or Soldier complaints
about management/other employees or Soldiers; to solicit business, request
employment or conduct business; to spread rumors; make public announcements;
contact individuals not directly related to the service being provided; to
distribute SPAM or unrelated information; or to threaten or harm. To report a
threat, crime or other misconduct, the customer should contact law enforcement
or use other avenues to report issues. For more information, call Catherine
Bundy, ICE Site Manager, (912) 767-8781.
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OCTOBER/OTHER HEADLINES
UPCOMING ICE TRAINING, Oct. 20 & 27:
ICE Training will be conducted for new ICE managers and
any managers who have never attended and as a refresher. All new managers must
attend prior to being added to the ICE system.
HAAF ICE Training is Oct. 20, 9-11 a.m., building 1286, Room 167. Fort
Stewart ICE Training is Oct. 27, 9-11 a.m., building 1190. Space is limited for
Bldg 1190 (Can only accommodate up to 20 students). Please email catherine.g.bundy.civ@mail.mil
with names. For more information, call 912-767-8781.
DESIGNATED UNIT SECURITY MANAGERS COURSE AVAILABLE, Oct.
21-24:
IAW FORSCOM Supplement 1 to 380-5, referencing Designated
Unit Security Managers, each battalion/activity is required to appoint a DUSM
on orders. The DPTMS Security Division SETA Branch conducts a 4 day Security
Managers Course (SMC) to prepare individuals to take on the role of DUSM. The
next course is Oct. 21-24. Prospective DUSM must bring with them their DUSM
Appointment Letter. All 3rd ID individuals requiring training must contact Al
Temple, alan.j.temple2.civ@mail.mil
or 912-435-9763. Training will be held in Bldg 626A, room 102. Classes are 9
a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For Garrison and tenant units to register contact Douglas C.
Brewster, douglas.c.brewster.civ@mail.mil
or 912-767-1888. Email is preferred.
HAAF POWER OUTAGE, Oct. 25-26:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of
Public Works will conduct scheduled power outages, beginning at 7 a.m. on
Hunter Army Airfield at the following buildings: 1062, 1060, S-1023, 1024,
1029, 1003, 1034, 1021, 1026, 1020, 1027, 1036, and 1420. The outages are
necessary to replace overhead primary. These buildings will be without power
for up to 2 days, so please remove any perishable items. For more information,
contact Jim Maddox at 912-767-5027.
HUNTER FALL HIRING FAIR, Oct. 28:
Come to the Hunter Army Airfield Fall Hiring Fair, 10
a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 28 at Tominac Fitness Center, building 919. Registration is
required. Register at https://hunterfallhiringfair.eventbrite.com.
A tentative list of participating vendors will be listed on our Facebook.
Like us at www.facebook.com/HunterACAP.
For additional information call 912-315-5854.
STATE OF THE GARRISON, Oct. 28 & 31:
The Garrison workforce is invited to attend the Fort
Stewart State of the Garrison workforce brief, Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m., at the Main
Post Chapel and the Hunter AAF State of the Garrison workforce brief, Oct. 31,
9-11 a.m., at the Hunter Chapel. Please
be sure to be seated 15-30 minutes prior to start of event. This event will be your primary place of duty
during this time. For more information call 912-767-7843/0443.
WHEELS STRATEGY, Oct. 29:
Get the best deal on wheels. Learn strategies to help you
get the best deal possible when searching for that shiny new dream
vehicle. Let's get the word out at the class
from 9-11 a.m., Oct. 29, in building 86. Great class for Soldiers and Families
who are looking to purchase a new Family vehicle. Please call (912) 767-5058 to register.
CYSS FEE POLICY CHANGES, Nov. 1:
Effective Nov. 1, changes to the SY14-15 Army Child and
Youth Fee Policy will go into effect at all Fort Stewart & HAAF CYSS
programs. The upcoming changes can be found at www.stewartMWR.com and www.hunterMWR.com CYSS websites. The major changes address specific DoD
Contractors and TFI categories. The Military Child Care Act (MCCA) of 1989,
codified in Section 568 of the Nation Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for
1996, requires DoD to establish Child Care Fees based on Total Family Income
(TFI). The Army SY14-15 Child &
Youth Fee Policy addresses patron fees for Child Development Centers (CDCs),
School Age Care (SAC), Family Child Care (FCC), Middle School & Teen
Programs, SKIESUnlimited Instructional Programs, Youth Sports & Fitness,
and Army Community Based Programs. For more information, call 912-767-1342.
FORT STEWART MEDDAC 5K GLOW RUN/WALK, Nov. 14:
Fort Stewart Medical Dept. Activity (MEDDAC) is hosting a
5k Glow Run/ Walk Nov. 14. Preregistration is open now. Event-day registration
is from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. and the event goes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Warrior Transition Battalion's courtyard at Niles Ave & E. 9th St. Entry
fees are $12 early registration, $15 same day registration (ages 12+), free
entry for ages 11 and under. Glow sticks/accessories provided with registration
and event t-shirts will be given to first 25 adults to register. Event t-shirts
can be preordered for $10 (child S-L; adult S-L) to $12 (XL-3XL) each.
Costumes, glow sticks/necklaces, strollers & wagons are strongly
encouraged. Entry fees are non-refundable. For more information call (912)
435-5841 or jason.a.nufio.mil@mail.mil
or joli.miracle@gmail.com.
HEALTH BENEFITS FAIR, Nov. 18-19:
The Fort Stewart Health Benefits Fair is scheduled 8
a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 18-19, at the Fort Stewart Education Center in rooms 240 and
242 on Nov. 18 and in rooms 249 and 250 on Nov. 19. Vendor representatives
offer information on health, vision, and dental insurance programs to our
civilian employees. For further
information contact Tamika Brown at 767-1287; or the programs at http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/rates/index.asp.
FMWR NEWS
FORT STEWART FALL CARNIVAL, Thursday-Sunday:
Pay-as-you-go Carnival at Walker Field (adjacent to
Bennett Sports Complex) will be open Thursday-Sunday. Adult and children’s
rides, plus food concessions and skill games. Hours of operation will be
Thursday 6-10 p.m., Friday 6-11 p.m., Saturday noon -11 p.m. and Sunday 1-11
p.m. 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.
‘DAWN OF THE ZOMBIES 5K RUN AT HOLBROOK POND,’ Saturday:
The “Dawn of the Zombies 5K Run at Holbrook Pond” will
get under way, rain or shine, at 8 a.m.
Saturday. Participants can walk or jog the trail. A clock will be in place at
the start/finish point for runners who want to record their personal times.
Registration fee on the day of the run is $40. For more information, call
912-767-2515 or e-mail courtney.s.cameron.naf@mail.mil <mailto:courtney.s.cameron.naf@mail.mil>.
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE SHOOT, Sunday:
Large rifle shoot, at the Small Arms November Range on
Sunday, 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.
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.
STEWART/HUNTER OPERATION RISING STAR CONTESTANT SIGN-UP:
Singers from Stewart/Hunter who want to compete in
Operation Rising Star have until Oct. 22 to sign up at either the Stewart
Recreation Office in room 125 of building 443, or at the Stewart or Hunter
Leisure Travel office. No charge to compete. Open to Active Duty, National
Guard or Reserve from any branch of service, or Family Members 18 years of age
or older. The three rounds of the local Operation Rising Star competition will
be in Thunder Run restaurant at Club Stewart, Oct. 23, Oct. 27 and Oct. 29.
First prize is $500, second $250 and third $100. Family Readiness Groups or
units are eligible to win the Spirit Award -- $300 toward their unit funds – or
other prizes, regardless of whether they have a competitor in the competition.
For more information, call 912-767-4316.
CROSSFIT FORT STEWART WARRIOR CHALLENGE 2014, Oct. 25:
Registration continues 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 $35 per person. Register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Stewartrectrac.html
<https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Stewartrectrac.html>
<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.
COASTAL EMPIRE BOURBON DINNER AT STEWART, Oct. 25:
Experience a six-course, bourbon-themed gourmet meal
featuring bourbon-inspired foods that reflect the complex taste and character
of the original American spirit. Cocktail hour features bourbon appetizers.
Serving begins 6 p.m. in Thunder Run at Club Stewart. Meet Phil Prichard,
master distiller of fine spirits from Kelso, Tenn. Limited seating by
reservation only taken until Oct. 23. Cost is $75 per person. For more
information, call 912-767-4717.
‘HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA’ IS NEXT MOVIES IN THE PARK FEATURE,
Oct. 25:
"Hotel Transylvania" (rated PG) is the next
featured film in the summer outdoor movies series at Holbrook Pond Recreation
Area (off GA Hwy 144). Free show starts at 6:30 p.m. Movie shown on a 9x16 foot
outdoor screen. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and
blankets. For more information, call 912-767-4316.
COLE BROS. CIRCUS AT STEWART, Oct. 29-30:
The circus 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.
Tickets available at FMWR building 443 (Suite 163), Stewart Bowling Center, and
Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel Offices. Adult general admission $16; reserved
seating, add $4; VIP seating, add $7. Children age 13 and under, general
admission free with a paid adult and coupon from www.gotothecircus.com <http://www.gotothecircus.com> or
various MWR facilities. Can be upgraded for an additional fee. For more
information, call 912-767-6212. 
SIGN-UP FOR "THE ROCK" BODY BUILDING &
FIGURE CONTEST, Nov. 1:
Early registration, at a lower fee, closes Friday (Oct.
17) for The Rock Body Building & Figure Contest Nov. 1 at Woodruff Theater
on Fort Stewart. Cost to register until Friday is $25. Fee after that 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. The cost for
spectators is $5 for pre-judging and $10 for the finals. Spectators 13 and under
are free. Sponsors are Veterans United, Omni Financial and USA Living. For more
information, call 912-767-3031 or 912-767-9336.
SIGN UP FOR MANAGED HUNTS AT FORT STEWART, Nov. 8, Nov.
22, Dec. 20:
Active Duty Soldiers and Retirees who love to hunt can sign
up now for one of three Outdoor Recreation managed hunts at Fort Stewart this
season. Sign up at the Stewart or Hunter Pass and Permit offices. The Nov. 8
hunt will be held in Training Area Delta and the deadline for registration is
Oct. 29. The second hunt will be Nov. 22 in the Red Cloud Area and the
registration deadline is Nov. 12. The third hunt will be in the Bravo 4 area
Dec. 20, with a selection drawing on Dec. 10. Fifty participants will be
selected in a lottery type drawing when registration ends. A $10 fee per hunter
is payable upon selection for the hunt. For more information, call either of
the Pass and Permit offices. The telephone numbers are 912-435-8061 (Stewart)
and 912-315-5163 (Hunter).
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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.)
VOLUNTEER SOCCER COACHES NEEDED, Oct. 18-Dec. 13:
Volunteer Soccer Coaches are needed to help with ages 3-4
and 5-8 at the Liberty County Armed Forces YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive in
Hinesville. The season will run from Oct. 18-Dec. 13. For more information,
call 912-368-9622 or email Brittni.Johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.org.
SMOKE-TACULAR, Oct. 24-25:
Bring on your recipe for butts and backs as Pembroke
presents the BBQ Cook-off "Smoke-tacular", Oct. 24-25. Cash prizes,
$75 entry fee. For more information, call Ron Lewis at 912-429-1636.
SPRING BOOK SALE, Oct. 25:
The Village Library at Skidaway Island, located at 1
Skidaway Village Square, will hold its Spring Book Sale, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Gently used books will be arranged
by trade, paperback, fiction, non-fiction, biography, history, sports,
children/youth, gardening, cooking, Also available are CD’s and DVD’s. All books are priced reasonably. Accepting only cash or checks. Please direct questions to Martha Carpenter, micarpenter@comcast.net.
VETERANS WEEK GOLF, Nov. 10-14:
The Hampton Hall Golf Club and seven other prestigious
local golf clubs, are teaming up for our eighth annual Military Veterans Golf
Week,Nov. 10-14. Active duty and retired military personnel, as well as
disabled veterans, are once again cordially invited to play a complimentary
round of golf on the Pete Dye signature course at Hampton Hall. In addition,
free rounds of golf will also be available at seven other prestigious area
courses-Dolphin Head, Callawassie, Belfair,Eagle’s Pointe,Crescent
Pointe,Island West,and Pinecrest. Space is limited. Service identification will
be required. For more information, call Randy Miller, 843-271-6590 or email ermiller45@gmail.com.
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, 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 2015K 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.
