JPAS TRAINING, Monday:
The next Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
training is scheduled for Monday, 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.
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TODAY/THIS WEEK:
ANNUAL WEINGARTEN NOTICE:
In accordance with the requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3),
this is to advise bargaining unit employees that a bargaining unit employee
being examined in an investigation (an investigatory examination or interview)
is entitled to union representation if the examination is conducted by a
representative of the agency, the employee reasonably believes that the
examination may result in disciplinary action, and the employee request
representation. Specifically, 5 USC 7114(a)(2)(B) states: An exclusive
representative of an appropriate unit in an agency shall be given the
opportunity to be represented at any examination of an employee in the unit by
a representative of the agency in connection with an investigation if - (a) the
employee reasonably believes that the examination may result in disciplinary
action against the employee; and (b) the employee requests representation. This
right is commonly referred to as the "Weingarten" right, based on the
U.S. Supreme Court's private sector labor decision in NLRB v. J. Weingarten,
Inc., 420 U.S. 251 (1975). Additional
information regarding "Weingarten" rights may be obtained at
http://cpol.army.mil/library/permiss/4122.html. Questions concerning the above
can be addressed to Mr. Racacho, Labor Relations Specialist, 912-767-9084.
RECYCLE YOUR LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE, through Friday:
In support of its annual Bring One for the Chipper
campaign, Keep Fort Stewart-HAAF Beautiful will be collecting live Christmas
Trees through Friday. 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.
CONTROLLED BURNING, ongoing:
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.
STEWART TRAFFIC SIGNALS ISSUES:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of
Public Works is experiencing problems with the traffic signals at Hero and
Austin and the signal at Hero and Steele.
These lights are in flashing mode until we get the parts to fix
them. Be cautious when at these
intersections. For more information, contact Joe Sanders at 912-767-3479.
NEW APPOINTMENT NUMBERS FOR DENTAL CLINIC #3 AT HUNTER
ARMY AIRFIELD:
The automated line is out of order. Please call Mrs. Kidd at 912-315-3011 or Mr. Smith at 912-315-6854 to make appointments until further notice.
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JANUARY/OTHER HEADLINES
EQCC MEETING, Tuesday:
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 1-3 p.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.
Participants are reminded to dress accordingly as the majority of the
meeting/tour will be outside. 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.
MARNE ROCKS MEETING, Tuesday:
The Marne Chapter of the Rocks, Inc will meet in building
705 (1ABCT classroom) at 4 p.m. LPD on Leadership. For more information call
MAJ Christopher, 912-435-1524 or email Christopher.m.wells6.mil@mail.mil.
MLK OBSERVANCE, Wednesday:
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Observance will
be held at Club Stewart Main Ballroom, 11:30 a.m., Wednesday. Guest Speaker is
MG Barrye Price. For more information, call SFC Lockhard, 912-767-9265.
RESILIENCY TRAINING, Monday-Jan. 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 Monday-Jan 15, 8:45 a.m.- 4 p.m. 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.
EFMP PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Jan. 16:
Come join EFMP staff for a FREE pancake & sausage
breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Jan. 16! We want to hear from you and what you
would like to see happen within the program this year. Space is limited! Please
RSVP to Romanda Wilson at (912) 767-2147.
HAAF CENTRAL ENERGY PLANT OUTAGE, Jan. 16:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of
Public Works will conduct some gas valve replacements Jan. 16 from 9 a.m.-UTC.
This will affect hot water and heating in the following buildings: 1509, 1505,
1506, 1511, 1512, 1527, 1530, 1525, 1529, and 1531. For more information,
contact James Maddox at 912-767-5027.
STEWART ROAD CLOSURES, Jan. 19-April 17:
Niles Avenue will be closed from E. 16th Street to Steel
Avenue from Jan. 19 to April 17. 4Th Street and Gate 2 will be closed Jan. 19
to April 17. Work will also be accomplished on Austin Road from Jan. 19 to
March 19. Austin Road will not be closed. Traffic will be directed by flagmen.
Motorist are advised to use extreme caution during these closures. The closures are necessary to repave the
roads. POC for this construction effort
is Jim Shurling at 912-320-0472.
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.
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.
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.
AUDITIONS FOR “CELEBRATING YOUTH” Talent Showcase (for
youth ages 5-19), Jan 17:
The Fort Stewart Multicultural Gospel Service, hosts the
“Celebrating Youth” Talent Showcase Feb. 21, 2015 at the Main Post Chapel, 7
p.m. Auditions are Jan. 17 at the
Liberty Performing Arts Center in Hinesville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To register call (323) 871-8554 or email
celebratingyouth@celebratingyouth.net. Visit the “Celebrating Youth” website at
www.celebratingyouth.net.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Jan. 26:
This free class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot
Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. 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 Jan. 22.
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.
ADPASS:
The Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment
System (ADPASS) is the Army's way of accounting for personnel and family
members following disasters. All Soldiers, civilians, and family members are
required to report their status following an emergency in ADPAAs if directed to
do so by the Secretary of the Army or their Major Commands. ADPAAS is a web-based system and is the only
way the Army will accept status reports following a disaster. All Army
personnel and families are urged to visit the ADPAAS website to become familiar
with how it works. Please visit the following link for more information:
https://adpaas.army.mil.
ACS Needs Assessment Final Push:
Please take the ACS Needs Assessment. This is YOUR
opportunity to have your voice heard and bring about change to our Community
and the support it needs. With resources
becoming more and more limited, this survey can make a difference. Please go WWW.armymwr.com/ACS-survey to complete
the survey.
JANUARY SAFETY GRAM:
January Safety Gram #15-06, Top Workplace Safety
Tips. Can be found at
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety. For more information, call
912-767-6541.
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FMWR NEWS
MONDAY PLAY DAYS ADDED AT CYPRESS SAM’S TREEHOUSE:
Starting this month, Mondays are play days at Cypress
Sam’s Treehouse, building 449, for children 0-5 years of age. Beat the
post-holiday blues by bringing the little ones out for some extra fun from 10
a.m. until 2 p.m. every Monday. The cost is $2 per child. For more information,
call 912-767-4273.
FORT STEWART COMMUNITY THEATER AUDITIONS, Friday and
Saturday:
Auditions being held 5-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon
Saturday 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, 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,
Saturday:
Register online by Friday at www.playgolfamerica.com
<http://www.playgolfamerica.com> or call Hunter Golf Course for the
Compressed Get Golf Ready program from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday 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, Saturday:
Sample various aerobic style classes taught by certified
instructors with different fitness backgrounds at the free Aerobic-Thon and
Wellness Fair Saturday 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.
WATCH COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT
CLUB STEWART, Monday:
Join the crowd at Thunder Run in Club Stewart to watch
the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes clash Monday in the first-ever College
Football Playoff National Championship. Door prizes will be given away and food
will be available for sale. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and a raffle drawing for
preferred seating will be held at 7:45 p.m. Squares played each quarter to win
a plate of loaded nachos. Must be 21 or older to drink. For more information,
call 912-767-4717.
BREWS & BITES AT CLUB STEWART, Jan. 15:
Experience a local craft brew pairing at Brews &
Bites, 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at Thunder Run in Club Stewart, building 405. Sample
heavy hors d'oeuvres paired with featured brews that will delight your palate.
Chat with beer sommelier from Service Brewing Company and discover your inner
beer connoisseur. Purchase advanced tickets now until Jan. 12 at Club Stewart.
Seating is limited to 75 people, reservations only. $40 per person. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
SKATING RINK WORK TEMPORARILY CLOSES CORKAN FUN
CENTER:
Corkan Family Fun Center, building 449, is closed until
March 1 while the Skating Rink flooring is replaced and new barrier walls are
constructed. Building 449 also houses the Laser Tag area and Bounce Houses,
which will not be available for use during the work. Cypress Sam’s Treehouse
Indoor Playland, Cypress Creek Adventure (Mini) Golf, and Stewart Bowling
Center will operate on their normal schedules while the roller rink work is
being completed. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
PASS & PERMIT RIFLE RANGE CLOSED JAN. 17, 19, 24:
Due to mandatory maintenance and environmental work in
the B4 training area, the Pass & Permit Rifle Range will be closed Jan 17,
Jan. 19 and Jan. 24. For more information, call 912-435-8061.
BOSS BATTLE OF THE BANDS TRIP, Jan. 24-25:
Travel to
Atlanta and visit the Georgia Dome with BOSS for the 2015 Honda Battle of the
Bands Jan. 24-24. Registration ends on Jan. 22. The cost is $100 per person.
Register at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel Offices. For more BOSS information,
call 912-271-5136. Bands in the final eight this year are Alabama State,
Bethune-Cookman, Howard, Jackson State, North Carolina A&T, Southern,
Talladega and Tennessee State. For more event information, visit
http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/
<http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/>.
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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.)
FREE TICKETS FOR THE TROOPS:
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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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.
