TODAY/THIS WEEK
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 912-767-7827.
FINANCIAL READINESS CLASSES, Today
Manage your Money with Confidence. Join ACS Financial
Readiness Program today at Fort Stewart to learn valuable skills which will
help you manage your money. Strategies for smart saving and investing, Key
elements of a successful financial plan, ways to manage debt, increasing your
credit score and much more. Registration
is required so please call Fort Stewart (912) 767-5058.
DENTAL APPOINTMENTS AT HUNTER, Columbus Day weekend:
If you or your Soldiers have a dental emergency over the
Columbus Day weekend, report to Winn Army Community Hospital Emergency Room and
the dentist on duty will be called. Appointments may be scheduled or
rescheduled through the DENTAC Single Access Line, (912) 435-6777.
STEWART ROAD CLOSURE, Today & Thursday:
There will be a lane closure on a portion of McFarland
Ave. to repair a section of the road today and Thursday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For
more information please contact the DPW service order desk at 912-767-2883 or
Tommy Leggett (TFW R&G Supervisor) 912-228-7278.
DENTAL APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY FOR THE FSGA/HAAF DENTAL
CLINICS, Friday:
Dental Clinic #4 (building 2115, 343 Warrior Road) will
be the only clinic open Friday on Fort Stewart and provide limited Sick Call
starting at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 912-435-7041.
VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY (VTF) CLOSURE, Friday &
Monday:
The Fort Stewart VTF will be closed in observance of
Columbus Day Friday and Monday. They will reopen Tuesday. Please call
912-435-PETS to make appointments as we do not see walk-ins. For more
information, call 912-435-6662.
HAAF LEGAL CLOSURE, Friday & Monday:
The Hunter Army Airfield Legal Assistance Office will be
closed on Friday and Monday. For more information, call 912-315-6417.
CLIENT SERVICES OFFICE CLOSURE, Friday & Monday:
The Legal Assistance Office will be closed Friday and
Monday due to the Division Training Holiday and Columbus Day. Please contact 912-767-8809 for further
information.
HAAF POWER OUTAGE, Friday:
Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., there will be an Electrical
Outage at Building 8300 at Hunter Army Airfield. This should be the only
building affected. The outage is necessary to connect a new backup generator to
the building. POC for this construction effort is Jim Shurling at 912-320-0472.
NAF POSITION OPEN FOR BARTENDERS:
Club Stewart is hiring Bartenders. The salary is $9.68-$11.32/Per Hour. These positions are posted until Oct. 8. For
information or to apply for the position see vacancy announcement number
SCNAFDW141210468R at www.usajobs.gov. For
more information, call 912-767-9543.
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.
For more information, call 912-767-6541.
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OCTOBER/OTHER HEADLINES
DPTMS ORGANIZATION DAY CLOSURE, Oct. 17:
The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and
Security will be closed Oct. 17 due to its organization day. Normal duty hours
and services will resume Oct. 20. For more information, call 912-767-3772.
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.
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.
FS/HAAF CHAPEL FALL FESTIVAL, Oct. 31:
The Fort Stewart Main Post Chapel and the Hunter Army
Airfield Chapel will hold their annual Fall Festival, Oct. 31. The FS Fall
Festival will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the FS Main Post Chapel, Bldg 500;
the HAAF Fall Festival will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hunter Chapel
Fellowship Hall, Bldg 145. Every Child must be accompanied by their parent or
guardian at all times. The Military Community is invited to come out and have a
great time, enjoy food, fellowship, and become acquainted with the many
services/activities the Religious Support Office provides through the Chapel's
Programs, Religious Education and Worship Services. Prizes and candy will be
given out to the kids while they play in a safe and secure environment. PLEASE:
NO SCARY COSTUMES. For more information
contact Ms. Toni Porche at (FS) 912-767-8801or SGT Saldala at (HAAF)
912-315-5111.
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.
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FMWR NEWS
CARO FITNESS CENTER COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND HOURS OF
OPERATION:
The hours of operation for Caro Fitness Center, building
708, will change for the upcoming holiday weekend. The center will be open from
9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday.
Caro will be closed Monday for the Columbus Day holiday and reopen Oct. 14,
from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, call 912-767-4763.
FORT STEWART FALL CARNIVAL, Thursday-Sunday; Oct. 16-19:
Dates have been added to the schedule for pay-as-you-go
Carnival at Walker Field (adjacent to Bennett Sports Complex). Carnival now
will be open at Stewart Thursday-Sunday and Oct. 16-19. 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.
GARRISON COMMANDER'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT HUNTER, Friday:
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 Wednesday. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
KAYAK/CANOE FLOAT TRIP ON A COASTAL GEORGIA RIVER,
Saturday:
Enjoy a leisurely paddle down a Coastal Georgia River
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Participants asked to register by Thursday.
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.
‘DAWN OF THE ZOMBIES 5K RUN AT HOLBROOK POND,’ Oct. 18:
The “Dawn of the Zombies 5K Run at Holbrook Pond” will
get under way, rain or shine, at 8 a.m. on Oct. 18. Registration via www.active.com <http://www.active.com> continues. The cost is $30 per person until
Saturday. The fee is $40 on the day of the run. 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. Volunteers are needed to help the zombies
put on their makeup, or to be zombies themselves. For more information, call
912-767-2515 or e-mail courtney.s.cameron.naf@mail.mil
<mailto:courtney.s.cameron.naf@mail.mil>.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Can be upgraded for an additional fee. 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.)
BIHS YARD SALE, Oct. 18:
Bradwell Institute High School Community Yard Sale, Oct.
18, from 8 a.m.-noon; setup at 7 a.m. at 100 Pafford Drive in Hinesville.
Location is parking lot off General Screven Way just 1 block from Gate 1. Set
up and spaces are FREE!! Tables are available
for rent if needed. All families and individuals are invited to participate and
come by to support our school. Bring unsold items from the Post-Wide Yard Sale
for a second chance at putting money in your pocket. Donations are also
welcomed. For more information call Bradwell at 912-876-6121 and leave a
message for Ms. P. Woodard.
A STITCH IN TIME, Oct. 19-Nov.1
Presenting the award-winning work of fiber artist Wendy
Analla at the Downtown Arts Centre in Pembroke, Ovt. 19-Nov. 1. Opening
reception and meet the artist Oct. 19 from 1-5 p.m. Sponsored by the City of
Pembroke and the Downtown Development Authority. Call 912-481-0062 for more
information.
PEMBROKE SPOOKTACULAR, Oct. 25:
Over the tracks and through the city of Pembroke,
Ga. Take a 5K or 10K run or a Monster
Mash Dash! Costume Friendly – no face
masks. Join the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/276869329178697/?fref=ts.
Race is chip timed. Register at at: http://www.savannahraces.com/.
Discounts for military teams. Call 912-481-0062 for more information.
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.
RH GOLF TOURNAMENT, Oct. 25:
Richmond Hill Gridiron Association is sponsoring a Golf
Tournament at Sterling Links Golf Club, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. Cost of the event is
$50/player or $200/team. Corporate sponsorships are available for $300 includes
a team. Fundraising will help the team
meet its future needs for new weight room equipment. Information can be found
in the latest news section at www.rhfootball.net
and scroll down or contact Eric Berisford at eric.berisford@yahoo.com or
910-884-6858.
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.
