Wednesday, December 31, 2014

December 31, 2014

TOW TO GO: 
Celebrate Responsibly!  Don't Drink and Drive during the holidays.  Call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246, for a free ride home if you drink too much.  Confidential local ride within a 10-mile radius to a safe location Service is provided in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Free and available to both AAA members and non-members. The AAA tow truck takes the vehicle and the driver home. Go to: http://autoclubsouth.aaa.com/safety/tow_to_go.aspx   for more information. 


UPCOMING SFL-TAP (ACAP) EMPLOYER DAYS:
Fort Stewart Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (formerly called ACAP) Upcoming Employer Days.  If you would like to register for these events please call Michelle Gaines at 912-767-6797 or email at michelle.y.gaines.ctr@mail.mil  ::
Jan. 5, Georgia Driving Academy, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 
Jan. 28, Georgia Driving Academy, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 
Jan. 9, City of Atlanta, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., currently looking to hire Correctional Officers please bring your resume and letter of interest; 
Jan 12, Averitt, 12:30 to 3 p.m., Immediate openings for Customer Service, Mechanics, Truck Drivers visit: http://www.averittcareers.com/home.html ; 
Jan. 21, CSX & BNSF, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., information session on how to apply with CSX and BNSF, BNSF will return to the local area in February to conduct interviews for interested and qualified candidates; 
Feb. 2, Edward Jones, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Immediate Openings for Financial Advisors. 

CDR/1SG FRG ESSENTIALS TRAINING, Jan. 6:
 Join ACS Jan 6 for CDR/1SG FRG Essentials.  This Training designed to assist CDR’s and 1SG’s with the setup of their FRG’s and Marne Inspection Preparation.  This event will be conducted in Bldg. 87, 9:00 - 11:30am.  Call FS (912) 767-1257 to register.

4- DAY RESILIENCY TRAINING EVENT, Jan. 12 - 15: 
Is your life running as smooth as silk?  Then this training is NOT for you.  Join ACS Master Resilience Trainers for a 4 day training event Jan 12 - 15, 8:45 - 4pm.  Learn to bounce back by learning brand new skills which helps you understand you.  This is brand new training with new movies, new exercises and helps you become a new you.  Start your life changing journey by calling FS (912) 767-3863. 

SPOUSE JOB OPPORTUNITY, Jan. 7:  
Hilton worldwide, a partner in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, will be hosting an information session at the Education Center on Wednesday, Jan 7, 1 to 2:30 p.m. in room 223 about new job opportunities. They are recruiting for Reservations Sales Specialists in a work from home position. Both part and full time positions available, $10 an hour + performance based incentives. Call ACS at 912-767-1518 for more information.

RECYCLE YOUR LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE, through Jan. 9:
In support of its annual Bring One for the Chipper campaign, Keep Fort Stewart-HAAF Beautiful will be collecting live Christmas Trees through 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.

LIBERTY COUNTY SATELLITE OFFICE TO END SERVICE ON POST:
Effective Jan. 5 the Liberty County Satellite Office at Building 226 Fort Stewart will no longer be providing service at this site.  Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees and DA Civilians are able to go to the Liberty County Tax Commissioner's Office at 100 Main Street, Suite 1545, Hinesville, Ga.

JPAS TRAINING, Jan. 12:
The next Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) training is scheduled for Jan. 12, 1-4 p.m. at the SFC Paul Smith Education Center, Room 179, on Fort Stewart. Only 22 seats available, so please reserve your seats soonest. This class is for newly appointed and refresher training for Stewart-HAAF appointed Security Managers. JPAS is a system where comprehensive personnel security management of all DoD employees, military personnel, civilians and DoD contractors are managed. The Installation Security Office oversees training and grants access to those personnel required. Sign up is required by Jan. 7; deadline Jan. 9 by noon.  Please call Ms Shawntell Greene @ 912-767-4291 or email Shawntell.e.greene.civ@mail.mil <mailto:Shawntell.e.greene.civ@mail.mil> to register for the Security Manager's Course and for more information about JPAS.

STEWART POWER OUTAGE, Jan. 19:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of Public Works will conduct a power outage as part of the Veteran's Parkway road widening project. This is scheduled for Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. until closing. Buildings affected are: 1198, 1199, 1113, 1116, 1099, 1111, 1110, 1109, 1122, 1120, 1178, 1114, 1139, 1135, 1129, 1137, 1140, 1141, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1183B, 1180, 1186, 1182, 1168, 1184.  For more information, contact James Maddox at 912-767-5027.

HIRING FAIR AND TRANSITION SUMMIT, Jan. 21 and 22, 2015:
Hiring our Heroes presents a two-day Transition Summit for service members, veterans, and military spouses Jan. 21 and 22, 2015 at Club Stewart.  This two-day event features informative and interactive panels, recruiter training, and facilitated discussions focused on improving competitive employment for service members, veterans, and military spouses and a networking reception for employers, senior leaders, and job seekers. The summit will culminate in a hiring fair and career forum on the second day.  For more information and to register now to upload your resume to be viewed by employers before the event go to: http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-stewart-transition-summit.

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.

MILITARY JOB FAIR, Feb. 10:
From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Civilian Job Military Job Fair at Club Stewart. Pre-Register now at www.civilianjob.com. For more information call 678-819-4153.

SECOND CAREER INFORMATION, Feb. 12:
From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Marketing Yourself for a Second Career, It's a free 2 1/2 hour professional lecture for officers and senior enlisted who plan to leave the service in the near future.  Spouse are cordially invited to attend.  Locate at the Fort Stewart Education Center Bldg. 100, Speaker: Captain Patricia Cole, USN (Ret) Gain valuable insights that will help you make a successful career transition.  You will learn to understand your competition in the job hunt, overcome civilian employers' perception about military personnel, Develop the right plan for your job search and much more.  Make plans to attend this "must see" lecture. For more information, please call 912-767-6797.

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FMWR NEWS

FMWR HOLIDAY HOURS, CLOSINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE:
The 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>.

FORT STEWART COMMUNITY THEATER AUDITIONS, Jan. 9, 10:
Auditions being held 5-7 p.m. Jan. 9 and 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 10 for Community Theater’s first production of "Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play." All auditions and call backs held at Newman Fitness Center, building 439. Two females and three male roles being cast. Please be prepared to read from the script. It’s a plus if you are comfortable making sound effects. Additionally seeking production support. If interested, please contact Christa Mancha at 912-445-1933 or Courtney Gardner at 727-517-6269. For more information, call 912-767-6212.



"COMPRESSED GET GOLF READY" AT HUNTER, Jan. 10:
Register online by Jan. 9 at www.playgolfamerica.com or call Hunter Golf Course for the Compressed Get Golf Ready program from 9 a.m.-noon on Jan. 10 at Hunter Golf Course. Open to beginners and novice players. Learn proper mechanics of golf, putting, the game, rules and etiquette. Cost is $90 per person for three-hour instructional program. For more information, call 912-315-9115.




AEROBIC-THON & WELLNESS FAIR AT STEWART, Jan. 10:
Sample various aerobic style classes taught by certified instructors with different fitness backgrounds at the free Aerobic-Thon and Wellness Fair Jan. 10 at Newman Fitness Center, building 439. Starts at 9 a.m. Kick-boxing, step, Zumba, line-dancing, Pilates and much more. Health fair features fitness assessments, including body fat measurement, nutritional information, President's Challenge Information, health screenings, and Wellness Center presence. For more information, call 912-767-3031.

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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.)

YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION EXTENSION:
Youth Basketball Registration has been extended to end Jan. 9 and is open for ages 3-12 at the Liberty County Armed Forces YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive in Hinesville. The season will now run from January 10-February 28. Volunteer Coaches also needed. For more information, call 912-368-9622 or email Brittni.johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.org <mailto:Brittni.johnson@ymcaofcoastalga.org>.

SAVANNAH THEATRE FREE TICKETS FOR THE TROOPS, ongoing offer:  With the help of the patrons of the Savannah Theatre, our goal is to provide a free night of entertainment for every active military family. If you are active military or a dependent of someone who is, a ticket to one of our great shows has already been purchased for you. Just show your active military I.D. to the box office to redeem your ticket. Call the box office at (912) 233-7764 for more details. Thank you for your service, we hope to see you at the Historic Savannah Theatre!  http://www.savannahtheatre.com/tickets-for-troops/
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