SPOOKTACULAR CONCERT, Thursday:
Join the 3rd Infantry Division Band for the quarterly Rhythm of the Marne Concert Series and Division Trunk-or-Treat event Thursday at Marne Garden. Costume and Trunk contest at 5:30 p.m. with the SPOOKTACULAR concert featuring the Long County High School Blue Tide Drum Line starting at 6 p.m. Trunk-or-Treat immediately following the concert. FREE and OPEN to the public! For more information, call 912-767-2207.
MICC OFFICE TEMPORARY CLOSURE, Thursday:
HAAF STATE OF THE GARRISON, Friday:
The Garrison workforce is invited to attend the Hunter AAF State of the Garrison workforce brief, Friday, 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.
LRC CLOSURE, Friday:
The Logistics Readiness Center will be closed Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for Organization Day. This closure affects all LRC activities including Personal Property/Household goods, CIF, Storage, ASP, and Installation Property Book. For emergencies, please contact the following numbers: Transportation - (912) 320-5884; Supply - (912) 320-5909; Maintenance - (912) 210-7049; Plans and Operations - (912) 210-2423 or (912) 210-7046.
HAAF-STEWART TRICK OR TREAT SCHEDULE, Friday:
The Stewart-Hunter AAF military community will allow ghost and goblins (residents and guests) to participate in Halloween Trick-or-Treat throughout the installation and within the housing areas from 6–8 p.m., Friday. For more information, call 912-315- 5617.FS/HAAF CHAPELS ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL, Friday:
The Fort Stewart Main Post Chapel and the Hunter Army Airfield Chapel will hold their Annual Fall Festival on Friday. The Fall Festival activities will be held from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at FS Main Post Chapel, Bldg 500; and Hunter Chapel, Bldg 145. In order to participate: ALL Children must be accompanied by their Parent or Legal Guardian. There will be 100% Parent /Legal Guardian Photo ID check. Everyone is invited to have a great time, enjoy food, fellowship, and become acquainted with the many RSO services/activities through the chapel programs, Religious Education and Worship Services. Prizes and candy will be given out to the children while they play in a safe and secure environment. No scary costumes please. For more information call Toni Porche at (FS) 912-767-8801; or SGT Saldala at (HAAF) 912-315-5111.
NEW MARNE MESSAGE POLICY begins Saturday:
Beginning Saturday, the Marne Message will only be sent twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. The deadline for the Monday Marne Message will be COB Friday, and the deadline for the Thursday Marne Message will be COB Wednesday. All incoming requests for Marne Messages will still be posted to the Google Blogger, http://marnemessage.blogspot.com/. The blogger link is posted on the bottom of the Website at www.stewart.army.mil. But we will continue to email the Marne Message twice weekly. Marne Message submissions should still be made to:
usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.all-message-request@mail.mil. Please direct questions to the Public Affairs Office (912) 435-9874 or 435-9872.
HOT AIR BALLOON ACCESS, Saturday & Sunday:
All military and civilian vehicles must enter Rio Gate to access the Hot Air Balloon Festival, Saturday & Sunday. Rio Gate is the only access to the festival. Other Hunter areas will be accessible thru Montgomery St. Gate. Please plan accordingly. For more information, call 912-315-5617.
RED, WHITE AND BLUE HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL AT HUNTER,
Saturday, Sunday (Nov. 1, Nov. 2):
Enjoy live music and entertainment during the Red, White and Blue Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 1 and Nov. 2) at Saber Hall, Hunter. All Balloon Festival patrons must enter Hunter via the Rio Gate. Festival hours are 6:30-10 a.m. and 4-8 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 1) and 6:30-10 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 2). Tethered balloon rides, at $5 per person, will be offered each morning. The festival also will include military static displays, candy walk, pay-as-you-go inflatables and food vendors. The public is invited. Free admission with optional donation. For more information, call 912-767-6212 or 803-652-1181.
DST ENDS, Sunday:
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. In case you are not awake at that time, please remember to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. Sunrise and sunset will be about one hour earlier on Sunday than the day before and there will be more light in the morning.
CHECK FIRE TIME CHANGES, Sunday:
Range mandatory Check Fire times change back to STANDARD TIME effective Sunday-7 March 15 (dates adjusted annually): Morning Check Fire 6:30-8:30 a.m.; Evening Check Fire 5-7 p.m. For more information, call 912-435-8142.
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OCTOBER/OTHER HEADLINES
WINN TOWN HALL, Monday:
All medical care beneficiaries of Winn Army Community Hospital and its' affiliated are invited to a Town Hall at the Winn Army Hospital Patriot Auditorium, Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. Discussions topics will include Access to Care, recent Military Health Systems Review, Ebola information, facility renovations/additions update, Baby Friendly Designation, Flu immunization information, public questions for commander and staff, and much more. For more information, contact Patrick.l.fisher.civ@mail.mil or call (912) 435-6662.
HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS, Nov. 6:
The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. in Fire Station Number 2 Building 1295. All attendees are asked to bring a unit appointment letter stating they are the assigned fire warden for their unit/location with building number identified. For more information please call 912-315-2009.
ACAP EMPLOYER DAYS, November:
Fort Stewart Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (formerly called ACAP) Upcoming Employer Days. Nov. 4, Georgia State Prison, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., looking to hire Correctional Officers immediately; Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wyotech is looking for Military Admin Reps, High School Reps & anyone interested in continuing a career as a Diesel, Auto, Motorcycle, Marine or Collision/Refinishing Tech; Audi has a program called Vet to Tech, visit www.audivets.com for more information. If you would like to register for these events please call Michelle Gaines at 912-767-6797.
CYBER SECURITY CLASS FOR SOLDIERS & FAMILY MEMBERS, Nov. 12-14:
Second Regional Cyber Center-Western Hemisphere (2RCC-WH, formerly known as RCERT), will host a Cybersecurity Class for Families 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Woodruff Theater on Fort Stewart. The class is to create awareness of home cyber security importance and Army tools available for personal use, safe home computing, social media, smart phone/tablet safety & security (PII). Similar classes will also be made available to Soldiers on Nov. 12 at Woodruff Theater, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for 1ABCT and 188th Inf; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 2ABCT and 3SB; at Moon Theater, 1-2:30 p.m. for DHHB, 3ABCT, and 3CAB; 3-4:30 p.m. for 4IBCT. Other classes are Nov. 13 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for Divarty, 92nd Engineers, 82nd CAB, and 83rd CBRN at Woodruff Theater; senior leaders 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Post Chapel; and on Nov. 14 privileged level users/S6s 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Woodruff Theater. For more info on the Family class, call 435-9912. For other classes, call your S6 or S3.
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, 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. Tickets are available through your Brigade or Unit representatives and are available only to 3ID military, DA civilians, contractors & Gold Star Families. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, our guest speaker, camaraderie, and dancing! Keep watching the 3rd Infantry Division Facebook page or our Marne Message Blog Spot at http://marnemessage.blogspot.com/ for additional information.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Nov. 24:
This class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. FREE class, certification is good for one year. To register for this class, please submit your first and last name to Mrs. Richele Martinez, Richele.L.Martinez.civ@mail.mil by COB Nov. 20. Pre-registration is a REQUIREMENT in order to attend this class, and you must be on time, no-walk-ins are permitted. This class is mandated for all those dealing with food items on FSGA/HAAF (Unit functions, Organizational Days, FRG Events). For more information, please call 912-318-3788. Please be advised that there will be no monthly class for December.
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.
ABUSE REPORTING CONTACTS:
The ACS Family Advocacy Program has established the following numbers to report abuse involving our Military Families: Child Abuse/Neglect: 912-767-0025 (FS/HAAF), Spouse Abuse/Domestic Violence: 912-767-3032 (FS) 912-315-5343 (HAAF). To report incidents of abuse please use the appropriate numbers above. These numbers are operational 24 hours per day.
RESILIENCY TRAINING V3:
ACS is excited to announce Version 3, a brand new version of Resiliency Training for Family Members, Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians. This training is changing the culture of our Soldiers and Families and DA Civilians by helping them gain the confidence to change their thinking patterns, understand the power of positive emotion and learn how all the resiliency skills can improve performance and relationships. If you know someone who has attended Resiliency Training, ask them how good it is. The training, is fun, interactive, and teaches useful, user friendly life skills. For more information or to register please call Becky Sellars at (912) 767-3863.
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FMWR NEWS
STEWART/HUNTER OPERATION RISING STAR COMPETITION, Tonight:
The final round will be at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Thunder Run. 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. There’s no charge to watch the competition to see who advances in the Army’s version of “American Idol.” For more information, call 912-767-4316.
COLE BROS. CIRCUS AT STEWART, Tonight, Thursday:
The circus will set up at Fort Stewart’s Walker Field (adjacent to the Bennett Sports Complex) for shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on tonight and Thursday. 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.
2014 FORT STEWART/LIBERTY COUNTY COLLEGE PROBE, Thursday:
College Probe, from 8:30-11:15 a.m. Thursday at Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, is an opportunity for high school students, parents, and Soldiers to learn more about post secondary options, financial assistance and scholarships. More than 60 college and technical school representatives on hand to answer questions. For more information, call School Liaison at 912-767-6533.
COMMANDING GENERAL'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT TAYLORS CREEK, Friday:
All are invited to play in Maj. Gen. John (Mike) Murray’s four-person scramble Friday at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The scramble begins at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. The $35 per person cost includes tournament and golf car fees, driving range and prizes, lunch and beverage. Players are asked to register by Oct. 30. Sponsors are Veterans United Home Loans, Vaden Nissan of Hinesville, Marco’s Pizza, Coca-Cola and Budweiser. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
TODDLER HALLOWEEN PARTY AT STEWART BOWLING, Friday:
Celebrate Halloween with a costume party at 10 a.m. Friday at Stewart Bowling Center, building 450. Dress up your little ones in their favorite costume and come trick-or-treating. Stewart Bowling provides site, party spread, and Capri Sun beverage for all little trick-or-treaters. Free party, $1 per game of bowling and free shoe use. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
HALLOWEEN BASH AT CLUB STEWART, Friday:
Join the fun at Club Stewart’s Halloween Bash, starting at 9 p.m. Friday. Enjoy DJFreaksho, drink specials and costume contest. There’s a $7 cover charge. Patrons must be 18 years old or older to enter, and 21 years old or older to drink. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
"THE ROCK" BODY BUILDING & FIGURE CONTEST, Saturday:
The Rock Body Building & Figure Contest will be held Saturday at Woodruff Theater, building 410 on Fort Stewart. Weigh-in at 8 a.m., prejudging at 10 a.m. and the finals at 6:30 p.m. Cost to register 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 $5 for pre-judging and $10 for the finals. Spectators 13 and under free. Sponsors are Veterans United, Omni Financial and USA Living. For more information, call 912-767-3031 or 912-767-9336.
RED, WHITE AND BLUE HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL AT HUNTER, Saturday, Sunday:
Enjoy live music and entertainment during the Red, White and Blue Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday and Sunday at Saber Hall, Hunter. All Balloon Festival patrons must enter Hunter via the Rio Gate. Festival hours are 6:30-10 a.m. and 4-8 p.m. Saturday and 6:30-10 a.m. Sunday. Tethered balloon rides, at $5 per person, will be offered each morning. The festival also will include military static displays, candy walk, pay-as-you-go inflatables and food vendors. The public is invited. Free admission with optional donation. For more information, call 912-767-6212 or 803-652-1181.
SIGN UP FOR MANAGED HUNTS AT FORT STEWART, Nov. 8, Nov. 22, Dec. 20:
Active Duty Soldiers and Retirees can register until Wednesday 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 Wednesday. 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).
HAAF CYSS PARENT CENTRAL SERVICES RELOCATING:
CYSS Parent Central Services at Hunter Army Airfield is relocating to 304 N. Perimeter Road, building 6054. The facility will be closed Thursday and Friday to make the move and will reopen at the new location on Monday, Nov. 3. Hours of operation will be 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. until noon on Fridays. The telephone number is 912-315-5425.
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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.)
MCSC LOW COUNTRY BOIL AND MORE, Saturday:
Come join the fun and show your support Saturday, 6 p.m. at the Richmond Hill City Center. Tables of 8 are just $200. Individual tickets are $25. Includes traditional Low Country Boil Dinner, opportunities to win prizes, live and silent auction. Live entertainment. Cash Bar. Get your tickets at http://www.marnecommunityclub.com/product-category/boil-and-baskets/. MCSC donates thousands of dollars to community outreach, academic scholarships and grants. For more information, call 912-435-9872.
FLY IN/OPEN HOUSE, Saturday:
Grass Strip Foundation, Inc., (501c3 ) a Non Profit Aviation Education and Preservation Corporation is having its 5th Annual Fly In/Open House , held at Berg Park Aerodrome (9GA2) on Saturday. Airplanes Flying In. Artists/Crafts folk are invited to display at no charge. Show Cars and Motorcycles are invited and will have a special parking lot. Of course airplanes will also be on display. Come and learn more about aviation and its importance to us. Plenty of free parking. As always a non profit is welcoming donations and sponsors. For detailed information call Steve Berg @ 912-884-8666. Arts & Crafts please RSVP.
PAWS IN THE PARK FALL FESTIVAL, Nov. 8:
Bring your dog out for a day of fun on November 8th, 2014 from 10am-3pm at Henderson Park in Richmond Hill. The event will include a 3K, 1/2 mile fun run/walk, contests, vendor booths, bobbing for hotdogs, micro-chipping and grooming services along with other entertainment. Free attendance, race registration $25 (includes t-shirt, dog bandana and goodie bag). Register for the race, as a volunteer or vendor by going to the Bryan County Bark Park website at www.bryancountybarkpark.com or emailing bryan@bryancountybarkpark.com for more information.
DIABETES AWARENESS DAY, Nov. 8:
Come out for some family fun Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Long County Recreation Department. Event includes a 5K run/walk, Cross-fit competition, motorcycle dice run, chili cook-off, health screenings, vendors, bounce house, pony rides, door prizes, and live bands. Attendance is free. 5K registration is $25 (includes t-shirt). All proceeds to the American Diabetes Association. For more information you can call Walt Pelton, 912-656-6289 or email wpelton727@gmail.com.
EQUESTRIAN SALUTE TO VETERANS, Nov. 11:
There is an event being held by Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center, which serves both children with disabilities and soldiers, in Springfield on Veteran's Day. There will be a showing of the documentary "Riding My Way Back", with finger food, silent auction and Q&A session about therapeutic services available to soldiers and in general. The event is from 7-9 p.m. at the Mars Theater in Springfield, Ga. The website information can be found at http://www.ridingmywayback.com/#welcome. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at http://marstheatre.com/. For more information, call 912-315-2529.
COMPLIMENTARY MARRIAGE CONFERENCE, Nov. 14 & 15:
Marriage Maneuvers-A complimentary marriage conference as a “Thank You” to our local military communities. Sponsored by the Barnabas Center for Counseling, this conference will be held Nov. 14-15 at the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Rd. Savannah. Topics will include communication, conflict resolution, parenting, reintegration, affair-proofing, and much more! This event is designed to strengthen your marriage and to enjoy the weekend with your spouse. Please make childcare arrangements for your children. Schedule: Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m.-noon. There will be a dinner from 6-7 p.m. Nov. 14. Please sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA5A822A7F85marriage. You may call the Barnabas Center at 912-352-7638 for more information.
ARTY PARTY, TELFAIR ART FAIR, Nov. 14-16:
Telfair Art Fair will be held Nov. 15 and 16 in the heart of historic downtown Savannah. Arty Party, the special preview event on Nov. 14, will give members and ticket holders an exclusive opportunity to mingle with the artists and a first chance to purchase their featured art. Hosted by Telfair Museums, Telfair Art Fair is free and open to the public Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. The Fair is set up around Telfair Square and features a wide variety of original art for sale in a broad range of prices and media from 80 different artists. For more information, call 912.790.8800 or visit www.telfair.org.
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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.
