TODAY/THIS WEEK
VETERANS PARKWAY TRAFFIC ALERT, beg. today:
Utility work along Veterans Parkway will require partial
lane closures from Feb. 26 to March 19
for the removal of old utilities from under the roadway. Motorists could experience delays and should
use extra caution in this area. The POC
for this action is Matt Bolen, DPW Project Manager, 912-767-7898.
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.
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY, now open:
The 2015 Community Needs Assessment Survey (CNAS) is
open! All community members, including
Soldiers, Family Members, DA Civilians, Contractors, and Retirees are
encouraged to take the survey. The CNAS can
be found at http://tinyurl.com/CNAS2015 .
All survey answers are anonymous and the results are used to determine
ways to improve the Fort Stewart and HAAF communities. For more information, contact Division Health
Promotion at 435-9959 or 435-0875.
HUNTER VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICE CLOSED, Feb 26-27: The
Hunter Army Airfield Vehicle Registration Office will be closed Feb. 26 and 27
and is scheduled to reopen March 2. For
more information, contact Chester Colbert at (912) 767-9593.
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HEADLINES
The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially
invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us.
FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, March:
Legion (Bldg 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Raider (Bldg 642, 1312
William H. Wilson Ave) Thunder Café (Bldg 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), and
Vanguard (Bldg 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. Dining
Facility information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage at:
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
Thunder Café and Vanguard DFACs.
Vanguard DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal on 13 March and will
reopen with the breakfast meal on 16 March. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal
DFACs begin with the supper meal on Friday.
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.; Thunder Café 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, March:
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.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS, Mar. 5 and
Mar. 20:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Mar. 5 from 1-2 p.m. and Mar. 20 from
9-10 a.m. at the Fort Stewart Education Center
Auditorium. A make-up session will be held Mar. 25 from 9-10 a.m. in the
Garrison Conference Room, Bldg. 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,
767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil
RED CROSS SPAGHETTI DINNER, Mar. 6:
Get Carb loaded and ready for the Run for Red 5K at the
Red Cross Spaghetti Dinner, Friday, Mar. 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Victory
Chapel, Bldg. 2125, 374 Warrior Rd.
Invite your supporters, and pre-register for the 5K. The event is planned and executed together
with Club Beyond, which will receive the proceeds of the event. They will be
used as funds for military children to go to summer camp. Donations accepted. For more information contact Phil Parsons,
Club Beyond, email: pparsons@clubbeyond.org, 912-683-1793, or Jaime Waterbury,
Red Cross, 912-767-2197.
RUN FOR RED 5K, Mar. 7:
Registration for the run will be open until 7:30 a.m.
Runners can check in until shortly before the start. The run starts at 9 a.m. Top finishers will
receive a medal in their age group. Refreshments are available for all
participants. This is a Red Cross event supported by Club Beyond. All proceeds
will benefit the American Red Cross.
Call 912-767-2197 for more information.
2015 ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF:
Army Emergency Relief – Making a Difference. The AER
campaign runs from March 1st through May 15th with the goal of creating greater
awareness of the benefits of AER as well as providing Soldiers the opportunity
to donate to their fellow Soldiers. For more information please contact Mr.
Frederick Sledge: (912) 767- 5065 for
Fort Stewart and Ms. Jeanie Smith: (912)
315-6816 for HAAF.
WOMEN'S HISTORY OBSERVED, March 11
Community Members are invited to The 3rd Infantry
Division 2015 Women’s History Month Observance Hosted by 4 IBCT, 11:30 to 12:30
March 11 at Club Stewart in the Main Ballroom on Fort Stewart. The Guest speaker is LTC Beth Behn. For more
information call SFC Kenneth Lockhard, 3 ID Equal Opportunity Advisor, at (912)
767-9265.
WINN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TOWN HAL, March 11:
Are you concerned about measles? Can your dependents see
a dentist? Want to know when the Emergency Room will be ready? Make plans to
get answers about these questions at the US Army Medical Activity Town Hall, 6
p.m., Wednesday, March 11 in the Patriot Auditorium at Winn ACH. Subject matter
experts will be on hand along with several handouts and display information.
For more information, call 912.435.5242.
MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSE, March 18:
Army Public Health Nursing in conjunction with the Army
Wellness Center is conducting monthly tobacco cessation classes. The next class is March 18, 9 to 10 a.m. at
the Army Wellness Center located at 844 Gulick Ave., Fort Stewart. Classes will provide tools on how to become
tobacco free and how to stay tobacco free if you have already quit. Open to all Active Duty, Retirees, Military
Beneficiaries and DoD Civilians (MEDDAC, DENTAC, & VETCOM only). For more
information call Kirstie McDonald, APHN 912-435-5071 or Valerie Carmack-Issac
912-767-4077, Nurse Educator, Army Wellness Center.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-HAAF, Mar. 19 and
Mar. 26:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Mar. 19 from 1-2 p.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg.
1286. A make-up session will be held
Mar. 26 from 9-10 a.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg. 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, 767-5047 or
Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.
STATE OF THE GARRISON, Apr. 14 and Apr. 16:
Col. Kevin Gregory, US Army Garrison Fort Stewart-Hunter
Army Airfield Garrison Commander, will conduct the bi-annual Fort Stewart State
of the Garrison, Tues. Apr. 14, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Main Post Chapel. Lt. Col. Will Bowman, Garrison Commander,
Hunter Army Airfield, will conduct the Hunter State of the Garrison Thurs.,
Apr. 16, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Hunter Chapel.
Topics include IMCOM CG priorities, Leadership change, Things We Are
Proud Of, What's Next, Resources, and Awards.
The State of the Garrison is a bi-annual event to share information with
the workforce, and are open to all Garrison employees.
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FMWR NEWS
HIRING FOR BARTENDER: Club Stewart is hiring a
Bartender. The salary is
$9.68-$11.32/Per Hour. This position is
posted from February 24 to March 10. For
information or to apply for the position see vacancy announcement number
SCNAFDW151335870 at www.usajobs.gov.
HIRING FOR SEASONAL RECREATION ASSISTANT (WATER SAFETY
INSTRUCTORS):
Not-to-Exceed 07 Sep 2015, Fort Stewart-Hunter Army
Airfield. The salary is $9.21 to $11.50
per hour. Job Announcement numbers
CNAFDW151315865OC and SCNAFDW151318414OC.
Opened 3 Feb 2015 and closes 29 May 2015. Interested applicants may apply via
www.usajobs.gov website.
HIRING FOR WAITER:
Club Stewart is hiring a Waiter. The salary is $7.93-$9.25/Per Hour. This position is posted from 21 February
through March 23 with a first cut-off date of 16 March. For information or to
apply for the position see vacancy announcement number SCNAFDW151335246SR at
www.usajobs.gov.
HIRING FOR FOOD SERVICE WORKERS:
Club Stewart is hiring Food Service Workers. The salary is $7.93-$9.25/Per Hour. These positions are posted from 24 February
through 25 March with a first cut-off date of 10 March. For information or to
apply for the position see vacancy announcement number SCNAFDW151335996SR at
www.usajobs.gov.
COMMANDING GENERAL’S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT TAYLORS CREEK GOLF
COURSE, Friday (Feb. 27):
Be a part of the camaraderie, team-building and golfing
fun during the Commanding General’s four-person scramble at Taylors Creek Golf
Course on Friday (Feb. 27). The cost of $35 per player includes greens fees,
practice balls, golf car, prizes and lunch. Scramble begins at noon with a
shotgun start. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA AT HUNTER, Saturday (Feb. 28):
Watch two-person crews try to navigate the length of the
Tominac Fitness Center’s pool in a boat they made using only cardboard and duct
tape. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 28). There’s no charge. The
three competition categories are kids, adults, and adults verses kids. Plus, a
prize will be awarded for the best-looking boat. For more information, call
912-315-5078.
REGISTER BY SATURDAY (FEB. 28) FOR "THE WALKING
DEAD" TRIP, March 7:
Register by Saturday (Feb. 28) to take “The Walking Dead”
tour in Atlanta March 7. Visit the hospital where it all started for your
favorite sheriff on "The Walking Dead." Go inside the goat farm and
see firsthand where the "Vatis" held camp. Find out if the CDC is
still standing and get your own cover shot and selfie from the Jackson Street
Bridge. Cost of $100 per person includes transportation on a motorcoach and
tour. For more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674
(Hunter).
MARCH MADNESS MONDAY BINGO SPECIAL AT STEWART &
HUNTER, March 2-30:
Try March Madness Bingo from 4-6 p.m. every Monday during
March at Stewart Bingo (adjacent to Club Stewart, building 405) and Hunter
Bingo (adjacent to Hunter Club, building 6015). Buy a 72-face machine for $35
and get 36 faces free. Offer good for one per person. For more information,
call 912-767-4200 (Stewart) or 912-315-4606 (Hunter).
SHAMROCK FAMILY FUN RUN AT HUNTER, March 7:
Run or walk the 5K or 1.5-mile course along N. Perimeter
Road during Hunter’s non-competitive Shamrock Family Fun Run at 10 a.m. March
7. First 100 participants who sign up and complete the run will receive a free
T-shirt (ages 12 and older). Medals for kids (under age 12). Starting point is
Stephen Douglas/Perimeter Road. Clock will be set up for those who want to
check their times. For more information or to register, call 912-315-5078.
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE SHOOT, March 7:
A large caliber rifle shoot is scheduled March 7 from 9
a.m.-2 p.m. at SA November range. The cost is $5 for a two-hour block. Targets
provided and shooting benches placed for use at each point. All weapons must
re-registered on the installation to fire at this range. Register weapons at
Pass & Permit from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Directions to range: Off Gulick, take 15th Street to McFarland. Take right and
follow signs on FS RD 40 to FS RD 38. Go past Main Rail Head 1/2 mile and SA
November Range is on the right. For more information, call 912-767-4316.
EXTREME COLOR RUN AT HOLBROOK POND RECREATION AREA, March
28:
Registration is under way on Active.com for the Extreme
Color Run at 9 a.m. March 28. The untimed event will take runners approximately
five kilometers through Holbrook Pond Recreation Area's campground and tank
trails. The runners will be “colored” as they pass different color stations the
length of the run. Online registration is $20 per person until March 1 and $30
from March 2-21. The fee is $40 at sign-up table on day of event. Volunteers
are needed to help prepare for the run and to help make it a success. To
volunteer, or for more information, call 912-767-2515.
OPENINGS AVAILABLE AT STEWART/HUNTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CENTERS:
Stewart and Hunter Child Development Centers have
full-day (5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) openings for the following: Pre-toddlers (12-24
months); Preschoolers (3-5 years); Before and After School for Kinders; and
Before and After School for grades 1-5 at School-Age Care. Call Parent Central
Services at 912-767-2312 (Stewart) or 912-315-5425 (Hunter) for enrollment
details.
MARCH IS FAIRY TALE MONTH AT GEORGE P. HAYS LIBRARY:
March is Fairy Tale Month at Hays Library, and weekly
activities are scheduled. The activities will include guessing the number of
chocolate kisses in a jar to win them; a fairy tale scavenger hunt, a coloring
contest and a chance for the children to make a crown, knight's shield, or
fairy godmother wand. There’s no charge. For more information, visit the library
or call 912-767-2828.
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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.) Coastal Happenings
DISC DOGATHON, Mar. 7 and 8:
Do you know that dogs can fly? The largest disc-dog
competition series in the world is coming to Whitemarsh Island, Georgia! It’s
the 2015 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championship Qualifier, Saturday and
Sunday, March 7th and 8th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Islands High School, 170
Whitemarsh Island Rd., Savannah, where athletic canines can be seen, literally,
jumping for joy. The event benefits Pets
for Vets, an organization that is dedicated to supporting veterans and
providing a second chance for shelter pets by rescuing, training, and pairing
them with America’s veterans who could benefit from a companion animal. Attendance is free of charge. For more
information on the schedule, please visit www.TailsSpin.com or call
912-656-5788.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN SAVANNAH, March 14-17:
Savannah has published a list of activities for their St.
Patrick’s Day events at www.savannah.com/savannahs-st-patricks-day-celebration.
Parking and bus schedules are listed at
www.savannah.com/st-patricks-day-parking. Shuttles run from the Eastside at the
Island Towne Centre, Southside at the Savannah Mall or Westside shopping center
to downtown Savannah. The St. Patty’s shuttle passes cost $5 and can be
purchased at shuttle locations.
TARA FEIS, March 14
Community Members are invited to this year’s Tara Feis
Irish Celebration Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Emmet Park (east end
of Bay Street) presented by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural
Affairs. The event is free and open to
the public. For information about the
2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, visit savannahga.gov/savstpat.
2ND ANNUAL SPRING RACE FOR A CURE, March 20 & 21:
Two nights of race action at Oglethorpe Speedway Park,
Pooler, Ga. Military admission is $13,
children 6-12 $5, and children 5 and younger free. Proceeds benefit Coastal Georgia Alzheimer's
Association. For more information call
912-964-8200, or visit www.ospracing.net.
TELFAIR MUSEUMS OFFER FREE ADMISSION TO MILITARY, through
Veterans Day 2015:
The promotion is available to all retired and active-duty
service members as well as those in the Reserves. Opened in 1886, Telfair
Museums is the oldest public art museum in the South and features a world-class
art collection in the heart of Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District.
The museum encompasses three sites: the Jepson Center for the Arts, the
Owens-Thomas House, and the Telfair Academy. For more information, call
912-790-8800 or visit www.telfair.org
