HO HO HOLBROOK HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, starts
tonight:
Holbrook Pond Recreation Area will glow with Christmas
lights and illuminated decorations that will delight children and adults alike
during the Ho Ho Holbrook Festival of Lights event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. today,
Friday and Saturday. The event has all the ingredients for great Family fun:
roasting marshmallows and making s’mores, time for the children to share their
Christmas wishes and have their photos taken with Santa, holiday scenes that
light up the campground area trail for the 15 to 20-minute hayrides, the Kiddie
Train and more. The cost is just $8 per car today and $10 per car Friday and
Saturday. Cash only, please. Can’t be
there for the Ho Ho Holbrook Festival of Lights? Motorists are welcome to ride
through the Holbrook area at no charge and see the decorations from Dec. 14-26
during the hours of 6-9:30 p.m.
CONTROLLED BURNING: Fort Stewart's Forestry Branch is in
the midst of a controlled burn season and will be conducting controlled burns
at various locations on the Installation each week. Motorists and pedestrians
are advised to use extra caution when traveling through areas that may be
affected by smoke. For more information, please contact Amanda Price at
912-767-2010.
MAKE-UP GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISORY TRAINING-HAAF, Today:
A make-up session will be held today 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.
TREE BURNING CEREMONY, Friday:
Tree Burning Ceremony commemorates the changing of the
trees on Warriors Walk, 6:30 p.m., Friday, at 1830 on Cottrell Field. For more
information, call 912-767-9379.
W4WW CEREMONY, Saturday:
Wreath Ceremony sponsored by Wreaths for Warriors Walk
honoring the Fallen Heroes of 3rd ID and their families. Saturday, beginning at
noon on Cottrell Field. Motorcycles meet at 1030 at Paul R. Smith Education
Center for MP escort to Warriors Walk. For more information, call,
912-767-9379.
ROCKS MEETING, Friday:
Marne Chapter of the Rocks Inc. next meeting is 2 p.m.,
Friday at building 705 in the 1ABCT classroom. For more information, call
912-435-5676 or email Sidney.caroll.mil@mail.mil.
HOLIDAY PARTICIPATION BY 3 ID, Saturday:
3rd Infantry Division Soldiers participate in the
following area holiday events Saturday: 10 a.m., Pembroke Christmas Parade; 10
a.m., Long County Christmas Parade. For more information, call 912-435-9874.
RESCHEDULED SIMULATIONS:
The rollover simulator and golf cart driving with goggles
has been rescheduled to Wednesday for the following times: 9:30-10 a.m.;
10:15-1045 a.m.; 11-11:30 a.m.; 1:15-1:45 p.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. For more
information, call (912) 767-1146.
SJA OFFICE CLOSURE, Friday:
OFFICE CLOSURES:
SUPPLY CLOSURE, thru Friday:
SUPPLY CLOSURE, thru Friday:
The Fort Stewart Supply Support Activity will be closed through Friday to perform an annual wall to wall inventory. Only emergency walk through's will be processed during this time. Fort Stewart SSA POC is Mr. Kary Jenkins at (912) 435-0321.
SHIPPING OFFICE CLOSURE, Today:
The Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Personal Property Shipping Offices will be closed today starting at 11:30 a.m. and will re-open with normal business hours Friday. For emergencies individuals may call 767-4211.
PBO & SSMO CLOSURE, Friday:
The Fort Stewart Property Book Office and Supply Subsistence Management Office will be closed Friday starting at 11 a.m. and will re-open with normal business hours Monday. For emergencies individuals may call 912-435-0240.
DPW CLOSURE, Friday:
DPW will be closed on Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. due to their holiday party and will resume business on Monday at 7:30 a.m. However, the Service Order desk will be operational for any work order needs. The Service Order desk can be reached at 912-767-2883 (Fort Stewart) and 912-315-4003 (HAAF).SJA OFFICE CLOSURE, Friday:
The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate will close on Friday at 11:30 due to an office function. For more information, call 912-767-7262.
MSE G-8 CLOSURE, Friday:
The MSE G-8 Office will be closed on Friday from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for their annual Christmas luncheon and will re-open on Monday. For more information, call 912-767-8360.
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DECEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
EQCC MEETING, Monday:
IAW AR 200-1, the Garrison Commander will chair the
Environmental Quality Control Committee Meeting Monday at the FS Central Energy
Plant (Bldg 1412) on McFarland Avenue. The meeting will be held from 1:00p.m. -
3:00p.m. and will commence with a compliance update, which will be followed
by an award presentation by the Garrison
Commander. Participants will then be divided into groups and escorted to
various sections of the Central Energy Plant. 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.
WARRIOR LEADER COURSE GRADUATION, Tuesday:
The Fort Stewart NCO Academy Warrior Leader course, Class
02-15, will graduate Tuesday at Newman Fitness Center, 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. The uniform for
military attendees is ACU's and for the civilians proper attire. Please call
SSG Jones, 912-435-2506 for more information.
HIRING EVENT, Tuesday & Wednesday:
Joint Aviation Command, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday and
Wednesday. SFL-TAP Center, Bldg. 1289. For more information and to register,
call 912-315-5854.
HUNTER CIF CLOSURE, Dec. 18 & 19:
The Hunter Army Airfield Central Issue Facility and
Supply Support Activity will be closed on Dec 18th, starting at 11:00 a.m. and
will re-open with normal business hours on Dec 19th. For emergencies call
435-0240.
AMMUNITION SUPPLY POINT CLOSURE, Dec. 19:
The Ammunition Supply Point will be closed on Dec 19th,
starting at 11:00 a.m. and will re-open with normal business hours on Dec
22nd. For emergencies call 435-0240.
FORT STEWART CIF CLOSURE, Dec. 22:
The Fort Stewart Central Issue Facility and Supply
Support Activity will be closed on Dec 22nd, starting at 11:00 a.m. and will
re-open with normal business hours on Dec 23rd.
For emergencies call 435-0240.
ACS CLOSURE:
ACS at both Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will be
closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, to include Army Emergency Relief. For AER assistance
you may contact the American Red Cross. Victim Advocate will still be
available. For questions, please call 912-767-5058 or 912-315-6816.
In support of its annual Bring One for the Chipper
campaign, Keep Fort Stewart-HAAF Beautiful will be collecting live Christmas
Trees from Dec. 26-Jan. 9. Drop-off locations are the PX parking lots on Fort
Stewart and Hunter. The trees will be used either as fish and wildlife habitats
throughout the Installation or will be mulched for use at the Fort Stewart
Central Energy Plant. For more information, please call 912-767-6573/5729.
CHAPEL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
Christmas Trolley Tour of Lights, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.,
Hunter Chapel; Gospel Christmas Play/Fellowship, Sunday, 12:30 p.m., Main Post
Chapel; Christmas Eve Mass, 5 p.m., Main Post Chapel; Protestant Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., Hunter Chapel; Protestant Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., Main Post Chapel; Christmas Day Mass, 10 a.m.,
Main Post Chapel; Christmas Day Mass, 11 a.m., Hunter Chapel; Gospel Watch
Night Service, Dec 31, 10 p.m., Main Post Chapel; Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Mass, Jan. 1, 10 a.m., Main Post Chapel; New Year’s Mass, 11 a.m., Hunter
Chapel. For more information, call 912-332-3658.
FINANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS, Jan. 5:
Effective January 5, 2015, the 24th Financial Management
Support Unit customer service hours for the Soldier Support Center (Building
253) are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;
Thursday 1-3 p.m.; Closed Daily noon-1 p.m. (Lunch); closed all Training
Holidays. For more information call 912-767-0155.
TAX CENTERS FOR FORT STEWART AND HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD,
Jan. 29:
Tax season is almost here! The Marne Tax Centers at Fort
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will be open Jan. 29-April 30. Tax Preparers
will be available to assist Solders, Family Members, and Retirees from 8:45
a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Full service assistance for walk-in or
drop-off returns. Please bring military IDs and Social Security Cards, all
statements of income (i.e., W-2 forms and 1099 forms), rental property
documents, mortgage interest statements, etc. For more information, please call
the Fort Stewart Tax Center at (912) 767-1040 or the Hunter Army Airfield Tax
Center at (912) 315-3675.
NEW RESILIENCY TRAINING, Jan. 12-15:
ACS is gearing up for its next resiliency training for
Family Members, Soldiers and DA Civilians, Jan,12-15. This four-day course has ALL BRAND NEW
MATERIAL and will help individuals and couples grow and learn how to bounce
back from difficult challenges. Advance registration is required. Call
912-767-3863 to sign up or for more information.
FOREIGN BORN SPOUSE MEETINGS:
Are you a foreign born spouse? Feeling lonely, homesick or isolated? Join
other foreign-born spouses for our monthly meeting and potluck, 10 a.m. to
noon, Second Wednesday of every Month, building 86. Call 912-767-5058 for more
information.
ACS WELCOME PACKETS:
Welcome packets available on-line. ACS Relocation program
now offers digital Welcome Packets on the Team Stewart website. Visit
www.stewart.army.mil then under Newcomers’ dropdown list, click on Newcomer’s
Welcome Guide. For questions, please call 912-767-5058 or 912-315-6816.
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TURKEY SHOOT AT HUNTER, today:
Turkey Shoot scheduled for 6 p.m. today at Hunter Skeet
& Trap Range, building 8250 (off S. Perimeter Road) is open to all. Winner
receives a $20 gift certificate. Only factory issued shotguns with no scopes
and no rest allowed. Shotguns are available and shotgun shells provided. Cost
is $3 per shot. For more information, call 912-315-9554.
PASS & PERMIT RIFLE RANGE TO CLOSE THIS WEEKEND,
OTHER DATES Due to mandatory maintenance and environmental work in the B4
training area, the Pass & Permit Rifle Range will be closed this weekend
(Dec. 13-14) and on a number of other dates during December and January. Scheduled
closing dates are Dec. 19, Dec. 21, Dec. 27 and Dec. 31. The range also will be
closed on Jan. 1, Jan. 2, Jan. 3, Jan 17, Jan. 19 and Jan. 24. For more
information, call 912-435-8061.
TEEN WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY, Friday:
Come enjoy a night full of music, dance and fun sponsored
by "TRU" Keystone Club from 7-10 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Youth Activities
Center, building 5655 (behind Diamond Elementary, off Mindoro Loop.) There’ll
be a live DJ, light refreshments, several games and prizes. Please come dressed
to impress. Free for CYSS members. A nominal charge for Non-CYSS members. For
more information, call 912-767-4491.
HALSTROM RECREATION AREA AT HUNTER CLOSED, Saturday:
Halstrom Recreation Area, including the pond, will be
closed Saturday (Dec. 13) for a private function (wedding). For more
information, call Chase Howell at 912-315-9554.
DAYTONA 500 TICKETS FOR ALL RACES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
AT LEISURE TRAVEL OFFICES:
Sales of Daytona 500 tickets are under way at the
Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel Offices. Prices vary depending on seats. For more
information, call 912-767-2841(Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter). Tickets are
available for the Budweiser Duel & Sprint Fanzone Race on Feb. 19; the
Daytona 300 Xfinity Race & Sprint Fanzone Race on Feb. 21 and the Daytona
500 & Sprint Fanzone Race on Feb. 22.
FMWR HOLIDAY HOURS, CLOSINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE:
The Christmas and New Year’s Holiday closures and change
of hours of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities are available by
going to the following links: Fort Stewart FMWR Facility Holiday Hours-
http://www.stewartmwr.com <http://www.stewartmwr.com> ; Hunter FMWR Facility Holiday Hours-
http://www.huntermwr.com <http://www.huntermwr.com>.
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