TODAY/THIS WEEK
DES CLOSURE, Today & Friday:
The Directorate of Emergency Services Police Records
Section, building 283 (police reports, tickets, BARS, accident reports) will be
closed today and Friday for training.
Personnel with questions or requesting additional information may
contact James Chesser at 912-767-6328.
HAAF ASAP TRAINING CANCELLED, Friday:
The 1st quarter FY15 HAAF ASAP Prescription Drug Training
scheduled on Friday has been canceled. The training will be rescheduled for a
later date. For more information, call 912-315-5592.
MARNE DIVISION BALL, Friday:
Come celebrate the 3rd Infantry Division’s 97th Birthday
at beautiful Jekyll Island. The Division
Ball is at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, Friday 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.
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NOVEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Monday:
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 today. 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.
TRAINING RESOURCE CONFERENCE, Tuesday:
S-3's, Operations Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and
Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training Resource Conference
will be held Tuesday, 9:30am, at MOON THEATER. We will schedule training
devices, ranges and training areas up through May 2015. The next conference
will not be until Jan. 27. For more information, call 912-435-8142.
DFAC THANKSGIVING MEAL, Tuesday:
Soldiers, Family Members, and guests are invited to eat
in the Dining Facilities for Thanksgiving at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army
Airfield. The Thanksgiving meal is
Tuesday in the Legion (building 207), Raider (building 642), Thunder Café
(building 3003), Vanguard (building 8439), HAAF Consolidated (building 110) and
the Noncommissioned Officers Academy DFAC’s from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for
$7.70 per person. For additional
information call (912) 767-8761.
REGISTRATION OFFICE CLOSURES, Nov. 28:
The Registration (Vehicle) Registration Offices at Fort
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, GA will be closed Nov. 28. For more
information, call 912-767-1883.
STEWART-HAAF DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND HOUSING
SERVICES OFFICE CLOSURE, Nov. 28:
DHR and HSO Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield offices will be
closed Nov. 28. Buildings affected on Fort Stewart include all offices
belonging to the DHR and Housing Services Office (HSO) in building 253-Soldier
Service Center; building 100-ACES; building 161 - FOIA/RHA/Pubs; building 201;
201A & 201C - ASAP; building 208- Mower Processing Center; building 418 -
OMDC; building 621 - SFL-TAP; Buildings
affected on Hunter AAF include all offices belonging to the DHR in building
212-ASAP; building 1283-ASAP; building 1286-MPD; building 1287- HSO; building
1289-SFL-TAP; building 1290- ACES; building 1212 -OMDC. We will reopen for
normal operations Dec. 1.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Dec. 1 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Dec. 5 from 9-10
a.m. at the Main Post Chapel. A make-up session will be held Dec. 10 from 9-10
a.m. in the Garrison Conference Room, building 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.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISORY TRAINING-HAAF:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Dec. 8 from 1-2 p.m. at the HAAF ACS building
1286. A make-up session will be held on
Dec. 11 from 9-10 a.m. at the HAAF ACS building 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.
NEWCOMER'S FAIR, Dec. 3:
The next Newcomer's Fair will be Dec. 3, at 9 a.m., Club
Stewart. For more information, call 912-435-9874.
IG OFFICE CLOSURE, Dec. 5:
The 3rd ID Office of the Inspector General will be closed
on Dec. 5. This closure will include the Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield and
Kelley Hill (FBGA) office. In the event
that there is anyone that requires immediate assistance, please submit an email
to usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.ask-the-ig@mail.mil or leave a message at (912)
767-2803.
WARRIOR TRANSITION BATTALION GOLF SCRAMBLE, Dec. 5:
All are invited to play in the Fort Stewart WTB's
four-person scramble Dec. 5 at the fort's Taylors Creek Golf Course. Starting time is 10 a.m. with
sign-in/registration starting at 9. The
$35 per person cost includes tournament and golf car fees, driving range,
prizes, lunch and beverage. For more
information call 912-980-7987 or email jennifer.h.hoghe.civ@mail.mil.
EFMP SUPPORT GROUP:
ACS EFMP is in the process of starting a new support
group for families with children with multiple disabilities. This will create a
great opportunity for parents and caregivers to socialize and share
experiences. Please contact the ACS EFMP office at (912) 767-5058 if you are
interested. More information and to view our flyer log onto our Facebook page
at: https://www.facebook.com/Fort.Stewart.Hunter.EFMP.
RECYCLE INFORMATION:
In Fiscal Year 14, Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield
together recycled 3,053,372 pounds of paper and 3,772,752 pounds of
cardboard. One way to reach our 50%
mandated reduction goal is through recycling paper. Please be sure to place all
paper in a clear plastic bag before placing it in a recycling container. We are
asking everyone living and working on the Installation to do their part to
sustain our environment. Remember…Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! For more
information please call 912-767-6573/5729.
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FMWR NEWS
FINAL DAYS FOR ORDERING THANKSGIVING MEALS TO GO FROM
CLUB STEWART:
There’s still time to order your to-go Thanksgiving
dinner from Club Stewart. Orders will be accepted through Friday. The last day
for pickup is Wednesday. Order turkey and ham by the pound (10-pound minimum),
plus sides of mashed potatoes, southern green bean casserole, southern baked
macaroni and cheese, cornbread stuffing and sweet potato or pumpkin pie. Select
a package or build your own option. For more information, prices and orders, call
912-767-4717.
ALL ARMY DIGITAL PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES INVITED:
See how your photography skills compare with others
Army-wide and here at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield. Enter the 2014 All
Army Digital Photo Contest online at arts.armymwr.com <https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptracmain>
by Nov. 30. There is no charge. Photos submitted by Stewart/Hunter participants
will be entered into a local contest through the Garrison, which will take
place on Dec. 4. Local winners will receive certificates and advance to the All
Army Competition. There are two major divisions: Active duty Soldiers and other
eligible participants, including Family members, Retirees, and DA Civilians.
There are seven photo categories (people, military life, nature and landscapes,
animals, still life, design elements and digital darkroom). For additional details, call 912-767-5145 or
e-mail susan.b.chipple.civ@mail.mil
<mailto:susan.b.chipple.civ@mail.mil>.
"TURKEY EGG HUNT" AT CORKAN, Dec. 1:
Turkeys have escaped the table and left some eggs in the
area of Cypress Creek Adventure Golf, building 448. Kids (ages 0-5) are invited
to come out and hunt for the missing eggs while having fun, searching high and
low. The egg hunt is free and starts promptly at 10 a.m. Dec. 1. For more information,
call 912-767-4273.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT STEWART, Dec. 4:
The Christmas tree outside Club Stewart will come to life
at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, starting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4. There’s no charge. Free cookies and hot
chocolate will be served. Gluhwein will be available for sale. Seasonal music
by 3rd ID Band, plus High School Chorus and cheerleaders. Santa Claus will be
available for pictures, so bring your cameras. For more information, call
912-767-6212.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT HUNTER, Dec. 5:
See the Christmas tree outside Hunter Club, building
6015, come to life at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, starting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5.
There’s no charge. Also featured are kiddie train rides. Seasonal music
performed by 3rd ID Band and school chorus. Free cookies and hot chocolate will
be served. Gluhwein will be available for sale. Santa Claus available for
pictures, so bring your cameras. For more information, call 912-767-6212.
HOLIDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA, Dec. 7:
Enjoy a brunch with Santa Dec. 7 from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
at Club Stewart, building 405. Menu includes breakfast favorites. Photo
opportunity with Santa. Advance tickets, on sale at Club Stewart, are $14.95
for adults and $6.95 for children until Dec. 5.
Cost after that is $17.95 for adults, $7.95 for children. Children 2 and
under free. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
FUN IN THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS TRIP, Jan. 16-18, 2015:
Registration ongoing until Dec. 31 for the Leisure Travel
trip to go sightseeing, shopping, skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in the
mountains of Gatlinburg Tenn. Cost of $450 for 1-4 persons per room stay in the
River Terrace Resort and includes luxury motor coach transportation to Smokey
Mountains. Additional $50 charge for fifth person. Price does not cover ski and
snow board rentals, but Military discounts are given. For more information,
call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912- 315-3674 (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.)
W4WW POKER RUN, Saturday:
Community Members are invited to the Wreaths for Warriors
Walk (W4WW) Poker Run Saturday.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Savannah Harley Davidson off
Highway exit 94 on I-95. For more
information about the run, visit http://tinyurl.com/oppfdkx, or contact
Savannah HD, 912-925-0005.
ADULT 3:3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, Dec. 13:
Registration is now open for the YMCA Adult 3-on-3
Basketball Tournament. The event will be Dec. 13 at the Liberty County Armed
Forces YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive in Hinesville. Registration is only $30 per
team. For more information, call 912-368-9622 or email
Brittni.johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.org
<mailto:Brittni.johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.org>.
KURTZ VISITS GNOMECON, March 6, 2015:
GnomeCon, a locally organized science fiction/fantasy and
gaming convention, is slated for March 6-8, 2015 at the Coastal Georgia Center,
305 Fahm St, in the heart of downtown Savannah. This year’s guests include
Katherine Kurtz and her husband Scott MacMillan. Kurtz is the author of the
Deryni series of fantasy novels. She and her husband, Scott Macmillan have
collaborated on the Knights of the Blood series, about Nazi vampires. For more
information, visit www.gnomecon.org or e-mail publicity@gnomecon.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. Effective November 1, 2014, the Marne Message is only sent twice
weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. The deadline for the Monday Marne Message is
COB Friday, and the deadline for the Thursday Marne Message is COB
Wednesday. All incoming requests for
Marne Messages will still be posted to the Google Blogger (ref. Marne
Messages).
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.
