NEW VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY PHONE SYSTEM:
Fort Stewart veterinary clinic has a new phone number:
912-435-PETS (7387). Please listen to the new message as options have changed
and clients will be put in an automated queue for answering calls. The previous numbers will be disconnected
shortly so call 912-435-PETS (7387).
STEWART CPAC CLOSURE FOR ORG DAY, Today:
The Fort Stewart Civilian Personnel Advisory Center,
Appropriated Funds and Non-appropriated Funds offices, will be closed today for
their annual Organizational Day. Both offices will resume regular hours of
operation Monday at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 912-767-1323.
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.
WARRIORS WALK CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES, 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.
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OCTOBER/OTHER HEADLINES
EQCC MEETING, Tuesday:
IAW AR 200-1, the Garrison Commander will chair the
Environmental Quality Control Committee Meeting Tuesday at 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.
HAAF POWER OUTAGE, Oct. 10:
On Oct. 10, 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.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ACES COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONY, Oct 26:
The 33rd Annual College Graduation is 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at
the Main Post Chapel. The event is open to all Military, Family Members,
Retirees, and employees if you are within nine semester hours of completing
degree requirements or have earned a degree, certificate or diploma since Jan,
2013. Students in off-post schools can register at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=EDU&p=Participate
in Commencement Ceremony. For more information, call 912-767-8331.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Oct. 27:
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 Oct. 23. 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.
SPOOKTACULAR CONCERT, Oct. 30:
Join the 3rd Infantry Division Band for the quarterly
Rhythm of the Marne Concert Series and Division Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 30
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.
FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, October:
Legion (building 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Raider (building
642, 1312 William H. Wilson Ave) Wheelhorse (building 3003, 1600 W. 6th
Street), and Vanguard (building 8439, Vanguard Road) DFACs will be open for
weekday breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, Monday - Friday. Weekend/holiday hours begin with the supper
meal on Friday (for the training holiday Oct. 10-13, the weekend designated
DFACs begins with supper Oct. 9). Dining
Facility information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage at: http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC
<http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC>.
For questions please contact 767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at
767-4991.
FS WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC:
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are Raider
and Vanguard DFACs. Vanguard DFAC will
be closed after the lunch meal Oct. 9 and will reopen with the breakfast meal
Oct. 14. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with the supper meal
on Friday (for the training holiday Oct. 10-13, the weekend designated DFACs
begins with supper Oct. 9). Hours are
Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
FS WEEKDAY MEAL HOURS:
The Fort Stewart Weekday Meal hours are Breakfast 7:30-9
a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday Breakfast hours are; Legion 6-8
a.m.; Raider 5-6:30 a.m.; Wheelhorse 5-6:30 a.m.; and Vanguard 7:30-9 a.m.;
Lunch and Dinner Meal Hours for all DFAC's on Thursday are; Lunch from Noon to
1:30 p.m.; and Dinner from 5-6:30 p.m.
Friday Dinner Meal hours are 4-5:30 p.m.
HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS,
October:
HAAF Consolidated DFAC (Bldg 110, 89 William Barksdale
Cir) Weekday Meal Hours are Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:00
p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Friday Meal
Hours are breakfast 6:30-7 a.m. & 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:00
p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Weekend and Holiday Meal Hours are Brunch 9:30
a.m.-1 p.m.; and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
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.
MARNE DIVISION BALL SAVE THE DATE, Nov. 21:
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FMWR NEWS
STEWART/HUNTER OPERATION RISING STAR CONTESTANT SIGN-UP
BEGINS:
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.
FORT STEWART FALL CARNIVAL, Oct. 9-12, 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 Oct. 9-12 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.
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.
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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.)
ADAPTIVE GOLF EXPERIENCE, Oct. 18:
The Legends at Parris Island encourages individuals with
disabilities or challenges to learn and play golf! Experience this great
opportunity alongside golf pros and therapists. Join other civilians, Veterans,
Active military, and community participants. Learn about ongoing adaptive golf
clinics, events and tournaments. This event is from 9-11 a.m., Oct. 18. RSVP by
calling 843-228-2240 or email sgiammona@bmhsc.org.
For more information call Steve (843-522-5850) or Andy (843-228-2240).
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.
MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, Oct. 26:
The 2014 Children's Music and Arts Festival, will begin
at noon on Oct. 26, Chukkar Farm Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Rd in Alpharetta,
GA. We are asking all families to register at our EVENT page at www.HealthyNotionsKids.com. This
event is free and open to the public, including live music, food, art, animal
petting, contests, auction, prizes, and more and promises to be worth the drive
as we celebrate healthy living through arts and entertainment. Remember to bring your lawn chairs! For more
information, call 678-693-2008.
READY TO VOLUNTEER?
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
<mailto:Brittni.Johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.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.
