MARNE MESSAGE GOES TO ONCE-A-WEEK, April 6:
Effective April 6 the Marne Message changes to a weekly
publication each Monday. The Marne
Message will continue to be posted to http://marnemessage.blogspot.com. 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.
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GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS (Make-up),
March 25:
The Garrison Commander will conduct a make-up training
session for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that
supervise Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF, 9-10 a.m. March 25 in the Garrison
Conference Room, Bldg. 624. Sign-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time. POC
is Ms. Fisher, 767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-HAAF, March 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. 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.
TRAFFIC WARNING ON SIGMA STREET, March 27:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Fort Stewart
as railroad crossing construction is planned for Sigma Street from March 27
from 6 a.m. until April 27. DPW is only closing areas around the 5 railroad
crossings on Sigma Street. Motorist are
encouraged to avoid this area to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to
changes in traffic patterns. For more
information call James Maddox at DPW at 767-5027.
ACS DIRECTOR SENDS:
We have received the results of the ACS Needs Assessment
which allowed you, our clients and customers, to have your voice heard. We take
your feedback very seriously and are currently reviewing the results. Please
keep monitoring the ACS Facebook page, Team Stewart website and the Frontline
newspaper as we will communicate the findings very shortly. This assessment
feedback will allow ACS to make changes, if needed to better serve our
Soldiers, Families, children and community. For questions, please contact ACS @
(912) 767-5058 or (912) 315 - 6816.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS Monday March 30:
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
usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil by COB
Thursday March 26. 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)
3RD BRIGADE CSM FAREWELL DINNER AND COR, March 30 and
April 9:
Community Members are invited to the 3RD Brigade, 3rd ID
Command Sergeant Major Change of Responsibility 10 a.m. April 9 at Building 4,
McGinnis-Wickam Hall and Marshall Auditorium (RM 1600) on Fort Benning. RSVP at
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=234884&k=006246017353 by April
3. A Farewell dinner is scheduled for 5
p.m. March 30 at Fort Benning's Benning Club in the Regimental Room at, 7010
Morrison Ave. bldg. 128. RSVP for the
dinner by March 25 at https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=235050&k=006247097E57.
ACS BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY, Ongoing:
Army Community Service wishes to inform our community that our facilities meets or exceeds the standards for persons with disabilities ability to access our services. Our facilities are wheelchair accessible and should you need assistance upon arrival, please inform one of our staff members. The playground next to Bldg. 82 is certified as an Exceptional Family Member playground. For questions, please call (912) 767-5058 or (912) 315 - 6816.
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APRIL/OTHER HEADLINES
The Directorate of Emergency Services will close the Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Visitor Control Centers between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. This measure is being taken to help the Garrison's ability to determine future planning efforts of our Access Control and Visitor Control Measures. All visitors who have a valid pass or Common Access Card / Military ID to access post unescorted will be able to access post as normal. Visitors who do not have a valid pass or Common Access Card / Military ID will not be granted unescorted access to the installation and will be required to have a valid Common Access Card / Military ID holder physically meet them at Gate 1 (FS) or the Montgomery Gate (HAAF) for access. The valid ID Holder will be the visitor's "Sponsor" while on the installation. Once the sponsor meets their guest at the gate they will be allowed to follow their sponsor in their vehicle to their final destination. Visitors will be logged onto post once the sponsor arrives at the gate. The Sponsor will be responsible and held accountable to maintain positive control of those they escort on and off the installation. Sponsors are also responsible for the personal conduct of their visitors. Only valid Sponsors 18 and older will be allow to sponsor Guests/Visitors during this time period. Up to five visitors will be allowed per sponsor. Sponsors who fail to obey this directive could lose the privilege of sponsoring future guests or visitors. Your cooperation and patience is requested during this time period. For questions or concerns relating to this Test Phase please contact Art Weston, Chief of Physical Security at (912) 767-1183
ACS EFMP EASTER EGG HUNT, April 2:
Exceptional Family Member Program Easter Egg hunt April 2
at the EFMP playground located next to the PX. The time of the event is 5-7
p.m. EFMP Children from ages 3-5 and 6-10. We will have plenty of eggs,
balloons and loads of fun. Please call to register at (912) 767-5058.
FSGA PROTESTANT EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, April 5:
Fort Stewart will conduct the Protestant Easter Sunrise
Service 7 a.m. April 5 at the Main Post Chapel.
The speaker will be CH (LTC) Philip T. Smiley.
Breakfast follows in the Activity Center. The uniform is military-ASUs,
Civilians-Chapel Attire.
IMCOM CUSTOMER SERVICE CULTURE SURVEY, April 6:
The IMCOM, Commanding General invites you to spend a few
minutes taking a survey on IMCOM’s Customer Service Culture. The survey closes April 6 and the results
will be anonymous and confidential - reported only to senior level Commanders
and Directors. IMCOM Leadership values
your input, which helps successfully support our Army Community of Soldiers,
Families, Civilians, and Retirees. The survey link is
www.armymwr.com/cscs. Internet Explorer
must be used to complete the survey.
HAAF "BUTTER ME UP" BAKE OFF, April 10:
Do you have what it takes to win? On April 10, HAAF will
host the "Butter Me Up" Bake Off. Show off your baking skills with
cakes, pies, cupcakes and anything you'll think that would WIN! All
participants must have the Food Handler Safety Course prior to the event. If
interested, please call HAAF (912) 315-6816.
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.
TEA TIME WITH TODDLERS, April 16:
Come join us at the Family Advocacy Program's Tea Time
with Toddlers 10:30 a.m. to Noon April 16. This is a Child Abuse Prevention
Awareness event for children ages 0 to 4 years old and will be held at the Fort
Stewart Corkan Family Center. Registration is required by April 3, 2015. Please
call FS ACS, (912) 767-2882 for details.
FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK, April 18:
The ACS Family Advocacy Program will be hosting a Family
Fun Run/Walk. Saturday April 18; 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Youth
Center-building 6054-N. perimeter Rd. Please bring your entire family to
participate. The event is in observance of Child Abuse Awareness Month. This is
a 1.4 mile event strollers and carriages are allowed. For more information
please call 912-315-6816.
MEDDAC VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY, April 29:
The U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) will
conduct the FY15 AMEDD, FSGA Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on 1:30 p.m. April
29 at the Winn Army Community Hospital (WACH) in the Patriot Auditorium, on
Fort Stewart. For more information,
email margaret.a.jacob.mil@mail.mil.
TINY TOT CARNIVAL, April 30:
Do you have little children? Bring them to the Family
Advocacy Program's Tiny Tot Carnival 10 a.m. to Noon, April 30. This event will
be held at the ACS Parking Lot. In case of inclement weather, event will be
located at the Fort Stewart Corkan Family Center. Fun, games, and other
activities for children ages 5 years of age and younger. This is a Child Abuse
Prevention Awareness event. Please call FS ACS, (912) 767-2882 for details.
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF, Through May 15:
Army Emergency Relief – Making a Difference. The AER
campaign runs from March 1 through May 15 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.
TRAFFIC WARNING FOR 16TH STREET, May 29:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Fort Stewart
as road construction is planned for East 6th Street for traffic between Harmon
Avenue and East Bultman, through 6 a.m. until May 26. In addition road
construction will close East 16th Street from Troop Avenue to Harmon
Avenue. The road will be closed from 6
a.m. until May 29. Detour signs and
traffic control devices will be displayed for the duration of the
closures. Motorist are encouraged to
avoid this area to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in
traffic patterns. For more information
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FMWR NEWS
COMMANDING GENERAL’S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT TAYLORS CREEK GOLF
COURSE, Friday (March 27):
The Commanding General’s Par 3 Golf Scramble will be held
at Taylors Creek Golf Course on Friday, March 27. Registration will continue
until 11 a.m. that day. The $45 per
person fee includes range balls, lunch, golf car and greens fees. Lunch begins
at noon and play begins at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. Sponsors are Vaden
Nissan of Hinesville, USA Living, Budweiser, Coca-Cola and Marcos Pizza. For
more information, call 912-767-2370.
COMPANY LEVEL SOFTBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UP UNDER WAY:
Companies interested in participating in a chance to play
softball and prove who has the best team in the Third Infantry Division at
Stewart/Hunter should submit a memo to the Bennett Sports Complex on Stewart or
Squires Sports Complex at Hunter. Registration ends April 15. Play will begin
April 20, with games at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. For more
information, call 912-767-8238 or 912-315-4160.
EXTREME COLOR RUN AT HOLBROOK POND RECREATION AREA,
Saturday (March 28):
Register at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel Offices or
online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Stewartrectrac.html for the
Extreme Color Run at 9 a.m. Saturday. The untimed event will take runners
approximately five kilometers through Holbrook’s campground and tank trails.
Runners will be “colored” as they pass different color stations the length of
the run. Registration is $30 per person. The fee is $40 to register at sign-up
table on day of event (until 8:30 a.m.). To volunteer to help with the race, or
for more information, call 912-767-2515.
EASTER BRUNCH AT CLUB STEWART, April 5:
Enjoy a delicious Easter Sunday Brunch with Family and
friends at Club Stewart on April 5 from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Southern
Breakfast favorites. The carving station will feature a rosemary and garlic
pork crown roast, plus several other entrees, side dishes and desserts. Advance tickets, available at the club, are
$14.95 for adults and $6.95 kids 10 and under. Advance prices end April 2. Prices at the door are $17.95 for adults and
$7.95 for kids. Children ages 0-2 are
free. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
GARRISON COMMANDER'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT HUNTER, April 10
Kick off the 2015 golf season by playing in the Hunter Garrison Commander’s
four-person scramble April 10 at Hunter Golf Course. Play begins with a shotgun
start at 9 a.m. The $35 cost includes tournament fee, golf car, driving range
balls and prizes. Players are asked to register by April 9. Lt. Col. Will
Bowman and CSM Bruce Rock invite you to enjoy a day of competition and
team-building. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
EMERALD PRINCESS CASINO CRUISE SHIP TRIP, April 18:
Registration deadline is April 13 for a Leisure Travel
trip at 9 a.m. April 18 to Brunswick, GA, for a cruise aboard the 200-foot,
four-deck Emerald Princess. The cost (transportation and admission) is $20 per
person for Active Duty and spouse. It is $25 per person for all others. Dining
is offered on the Bistro Deck. Guests must be at least 18 years old and present
government-issued photo ID to sail on the ship and 21 years old to consume
alcohol. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674
(Hunter).
STEWART/HUNTER POST-WIDE HOUSING GARAGE SALE, April 25:
Register for the Great FMWR Post-Wide Housing Garage
Sale, scheduled April 25 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Stewart/Hunter. No charge to
register or sell. Registration ensures your location is on a map of sale sites
for potential buyers. Only residents of post housing are eligible to sell, but
everyone is invited to purchase at sales throughout Stewart/Hunter post housing
areas. Those interested in participating should contact the Fort Stewart Sports
Office at 912-767-8238 or at Hunter Tominac Fitness Center at 912-315-2019.
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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)
LIBERTY COUNTY END OF COURSE TEST WORKSHOP, March 28:
Preparation for the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)
End-of-Grade and End-of-Course Tests, the Liberty County School System will
hold a Title I Parent Engagement Workshop on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the
Liberty County School System Performing Arts Center from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Parents and students will have the opportunity to attend various sessions
regarding Testing Anxiety, Test Taking Tips, Constructed and Extended Writing
Responses, and Building Math Fluency. For more information, contact Stephanie
Clark at sclark@liberty.k12.ga.us or (912)-876-2161.
WEST CHATHAM RELAY FOR LIFE, May 1:
West Chatham County is fighting back against cancer! The
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Chatham County will take place
May 1 at West Chatham Middle School from 6PM to midnight. Register a team today
or learn more by visiting www.relayforlife.org/poolerga or email relayforlifepoolerga@gmail.com.
