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)
767-1883.
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TODAY/THIS WEEK
ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH, April: Hunter Army Airfield’s
Army Substance Abuse Program will kick off their Alcohol Awareness Month
Campaign today by sponsoring a presentation by the Georgia State Patrol
highlight the consequences of alcohol use and abuse. All units are encouraged
to take advantage of this training opportunity, the ASAP will count the
training hrs toward each unit’s minimum 4 hr annual Substance Abuse Prevention
and Awareness Training requirement. Classes are 9-10 a.m., 10:15-11:15 a.m. 1-2
p.m., and 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Hunter Post Theater, Bldg 1282. The topic is
"Consequences of Alcohol Use and Abuse". For more information, call David Bennett,
Prevention Coordinator, at 912-315-5592.
APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH:
According to recent statistics, Autism effects 1 out of
every 68 children. During the month of
April, ACS EFMP representatives will conduct information tables at different
locations at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Air Field. Autism is diagnosed in1
out of every 68 children. If you have
questions about your child’s development, ask your medical provider.
LIGHT IT UP BLUE, tonight:
Light It Up Blue is a campaign to honor people with
autism worldwide. Last year, over 10,000
events and buildings went blue last year! By lighting it up blue, 7 p.m. April
2 at the Main Post Chapel; and throughout April, we can start a conversation
about autism. Fort Stewart and Hunter
Army Air Field will display blue lights throughout the month of April.
SPRING CARNIVAL AT WALKER FIELD, today-Sunday (April
2-5):
The carnival, featuring at least 19 major, super and
children’s rides, plus skill games, is coming to Walker Field at Fort Stewart
Thursday (April 2) through Sunday (April 5). Bring the whole Family out for an
afternoon or an evening of fun. Save by purchasing ride tickets in quantity or
arm bands, covering unlimited rides for the night. Food and games will be
individually priced. No outside coolers or food permitted. Carnival hours are
5-10 p.m. Thursday; 5 p.m. until midnight Friday; noon until midnight Saturday
and 1-10 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 912-767-6212.
ACS EFMP EASTER EGG HUNT, tonight:
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.
DPTMS OFFICE CLOSURES, today:
Due to a mandatory "All Hands Briefing",
Employee Honors and Awards Ceremony, offices of the DPTMS will be closed or
minimally staffed from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 2. Normal operations will resume
Friday, 3 April 2015. For more information, call 912-767-2511 or 912-767-8135.
TODDLER EASTER EGG HUNT AT CORKAN, Friday (April 3):
Bring your toddlers, up to age 5, to an Easter Egg Hunt
especially for them Friday at Cypress Creek Adventure Golf, building 448. It’s
free. The hunt begins promptly at 10 a.m. and ends when all eggs are found. For
more information, call 912-767-4273.
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.
CLIENT SERVICES OFFICE:
The Legal Assistance Office will be closed on Friday, 3 April 2015, and
Monday, 6 April 2015 due to the Division Training Holidays.
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.
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APRIL/OTHER HEADLINES
IMCOM EMPLOYEES THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CULTURE SURVEY
(CSCS) IS ON LINE:
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. Now is the time to
express your views and have leadership listen. The IMCOM Customer Service
Culture Survey (CSCS) helps IMCOM evaluate what it does well and how to improve
upon its commitment to providing employees a strong, supportive work
environment where they can thrive.
Please know that the results will be anonymous and confidential and only
reported 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.
DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OBSERVANCE, April 8:
Community Members are invited to the Third Infantry
Division's Days of Remembrance Observance, hosted by 3ID DIVARTY 11:30 a.m.
April 8 in Club Stewart's Main Ball Room on Fort Stewart. The theme is 'Learning from the Holocaust,
Choosing to Act" with Keynote speaker Melinda Stein. For more information,
contact SFC Gene Remus DIVARTY Equal Opportunity Advisor at (912) 767-4116 or
gene.l.remus.mil@mail.mil.
4TH INFANTRY BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM CSM COR, April 8:
Soldiers and Community Members are invited to the 4th
IBCT, 3rd ID, Command Sergeant Major Change of Responsibility ceremony 10 a.m.
April 8 at Marne Gardens on Fort Stewart.
Command Sergeant Major Alan K. Hummel will hand over responsibility to
Command Sergeant Major Scott E. Cahill.
GOSPEL SERVICE WORKSHOP/CONCERT, April 9-11:
The Fort Stewart Multi-Cultural Gospel Service hosts its
Ministry Music Workshop/Concert; featuring national Gospel Recording Artist,
Minister David Bratton, songwriter of “Every Praise” as the workshop clinic,
April 9-11 at the Main Post Chapel on Fort Stewart to help perfect its Ministry
of Music and build partnerships with local pastors in Liberty County and
surrounding areas and other FS/HAAF chapel congregations.
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.
WOMEN AIRFORCE SERVICE PILOTS (WASP) EXHIBITION, April
14, 16 and May 7 and 12:
The “WASP” Traveling Exhibition will be on display at
Fort Stewart and Hunter AAF in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of “Hunter
Field and Camp Stewart" at Wright Army Airfield-MidCoast Airport Terminal,
located at 1116 East Lowes Circle in Hinesville, Ga, on April 14 and 16. The exhibit will travel to Hunter at the
Truscott Terminal, Bldg. 7920, North Lightning Rd, May 7 and 12. There will be two sessions each day, 10 a.m.
to Noon and 1-3 p.m. As a pioneering
organization of civilian female pilots, many WASP served at our local “Liberty
Field” (Now Wright AAF MidCoast Regional Air-port on Ft Stewart), flying a
variety of Army Aircraft during WWII.
GOLF LEAGUE PLAY BEGINS, April 16:
The Fort Stewart Golf League officially begins play
Monday, April 13, at Taylor's Creek Golf Course. The nine hole, kick off scramble tees off at 4
p.m. Cost is $20 per event, per player
and includes golf cart, small bucket of range balls and selected prizes. The league continues through June 1. Please call Taylor’s Creek Golf Course with
questions or to sign up! 912-767-2370
DATE CHANGES ::::: 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, Thurs. Apr. 16, 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 Tues., Apr.
14, 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. The State of the Garrison briefing will be
held in conjunction with the Annual Volunteer Ceremonies.
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.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION BOOT CAMP
INFORMATION BRIEIFING, April 16:
Heaton Business Consultants will host an online information
brief April 16, 7 p.m., to provide an overview of the PMP Boot Camp planned for
May 20-28 at the Fort Stewart Education Center which is designed to prepare
students who plan to sit for the PMP Certification Exam. This 35 hour course will take place from 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (no class over the 4 day weekend May 22-25). All
interested Soldiers and Civilians at Fort Stewart, Fort Benning, and
surrounding areas are welcome to attend.
Prospective students can register for the information brief at http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EB57DB80804A39
any time before 6:00 PM on April 16. For
questions, contact Maj. Cassius Mcrae via email at cassius.m.mcrae.mil@mail.mil
or telephone at 912-435-9689.
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY, April 22:
This April 22nd marks
the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and is the perfect occasion to reflect on the
changes each of us need to make in order to protect our planet. By making a
conscious effort to do things like recycle, use energy efficient light bulbs,
fix leaking faucets and toilets, and use environmentally friendly cleaning
products you can do your part to help protect our beautiful planet and ensure
that its resources are here for future generations to enjoy. To learn how you can help sustain our
environment for future generations of Soldiers and their Families to enjoy,
check out the conservation, recycling, and sustainability tips in each week’s
edition of The Frontline.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS Monday, April 27:
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 April 23. 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).
FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK, April 18:
The ACS Family Advocacy Program hosts 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.
TRAFFIC WARNING ON SIGMA STREET, through April 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.
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.
MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS: April 29
Army Public Health Nursing (APHN) in conjunction with the
Army Wellness Center (AWC) is conducting monthly tobacco cessation
classes. The next class is April 29,
2015 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the AWC, Bldg. 442) located at 844 Gulick Ave., Fort
Stewart. Classes will discuss the new
trends being offered as alternatives such as e-cigarettes and hookahs and
provide tools on how to become tobacco free and stay quit for life. Open to all Active Duty, Retirees, Military
Beneficiaries and DoD Civilians (MEDDAC, DENTAC, & VETCOM only). For more
information or scheduling contact Kirstie McDonald, Tobacco Cessation
Counselor, APHN 912-435-5071 or Valerie Carmack-Issac, Nurse Educator, AWC, 912-767-4077.
CREDIT MANAGEMENT: April 29:
The Hunter’s ACS Financial Readiness Program will be
conducting a Credit Management Class, 9 am to 10:30 am., April 29. Hunter’s ACS Bldg 1286. This class will provide participants with a
basic understanding of credit and discuss how to make informed decisions
concerning the use of credit. For more
information or to register please call Hunter’s ACS at 315-6816.
TINY TOT CARNIVAL, Apr 30:
Do you have little children?
Bring them to the Family Advocacy Program's Tiny Tot Carnival on April 30, 2015
from 10 a.m. to Noon. 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.
HOME BUYING WORKSHOP:
May 1:
The ACS Financial Readiness Program will be conducting a
Home Buying Workshop, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 1st. Hunter’s ACS Bldg 1286. This workshop is a day long series of
informative information to assist Soldiers and their Family Members with making
wise decisions. For more information or to register call Hunter’s ACS at
315.6816.
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.
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
call DPW at 767-3269.
HIRING FOR SEASONAL RECREATION ASSISTANT (WATER SAFETY
INSTRUCTORS), May 29:
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield. The salary is $9.21 to $11.50 per hour. Job Announcement numbers SCNAFDW151315865OC
and SCNAFDW151318414OC. This
announcement closes May 29. This
position Not-to-Exceed Sept. 7.
Interested applicants may apply via www.usajobs.gov website.
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FMWR NEWS
SPRING CARNIVAL AT WALKER FIELD, Today-Sunday (April
2-5):
The carnival, featuring at least 19 major, super and
children’s rides, plus skill games, is at Walker Field at Fort Stewart today
through Sunday. Carnival hours are 5-10 p.m. today; 5 p.m. until midnight
Friday; noon until midnight Saturday and 1-10 p.m. Sunday. Save by purchasing
ride tickets in quantity or arm bands, covering unlimited rides for the night.
Food and games will be individually priced. No outside coolers or food
permitted. For more information, call 912-767-6212.
JORDAN FITNESS CENTER EASTER OBSERVANCE HOURS:
Due to the observance of Easter on Sunday, Jordan Fitness
Center, building 608, will operate from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday (April
3). The center will be closed on Monday, April 6. Normal operating hours will resume Tuesday (April
7). For more information, call 912-767-5742.
EASTER BRUNCH AT CLUB STEWART, Sunday (April 5):
Enjoy a delicious Easter Sunday Brunch with Family and
friends at Club Stewart on Sunday (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.
Today (April 2) is the final day to purchase advance tickets, which cost $14.95
for adults and $6.95 for kids 10 and under. 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.
LARGE CALIBER, LONG RANGE RIFLE SIGHT-IN EVENTS, April
10, 11:
Soldiers, Retirees, Army Civilians, and civilian guests
have opportunities to sight-in their weapons monthly. A Large Caliber Rifle
Shoot will be held from 2-6 p.m. April 10 at Small Arms November Range on Fort
Stewart. The cost is $5 per two-hour block/person. A Long Range Sighting-in
(rifles only) will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. April 11 at Red Cloud Echo
Range (off GA Hwy 119 North). Cost is $10 per two-hour block/person. All
weapons must be registered on Fort Stewart. Additional sighting-in dates
scheduled at the ranges are May 1, 2 and June 12, 13. For details, call
912-767-4316.
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.
PARENT WORKSHOP AT HUNTER TO EXPLAIN TESTING OF PUPILS IN
GRADES 3-8, April 14:
A workshop focused on standardized tests children (grades
3-8) will take in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS)
before the end of this school year will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. April 14.
The workshop will be at the School Age and Middle School Teen Center, 2599 S.
Perimeter Road (building 8805). Pulaski Elementary School and Southwest Middle
School are working together, along with the School Liaison Office, for the
event. Learn how to support your child through testing in the Measures of
Academic Progress (MAP) for Math and Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI), as
well as Georgia Milestones, the new state test that everyone is talking about.
The format and structure of these assessments and how their scores impact
students’ promotion to the next grade level will be discussed. For more
information, call 912-767-6533.
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).
TWO-PERSON SCRAMBLE SHOOTOUT AT HUNTER GOLF COURSE, April
18:
An event new to Hunter Golf Course – a two-person golf
scramble shootout – will get underway with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. April
18. The cost is $70 for each two-person
team and includes greens fees, golf car, range balls and prizes. Prize distribution
determined by the size of the field. Registration accepted until April 14. For
more information, call 912-315-9115.
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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.)
CENSUS BUREAU TESTS NEW CENSUS ONLINE:
Twenty Counties in Georgia and South Carolina have been
selected to participate in an online census survey for 2015 at www.census.gov/2015/testentry.html?cid=2015-Census_Vanity. The Coastal Empire counties included in the
survey include Georgia's Appling, Candler, Jeff Davis, Montgomery, Bacon,
Chatham, Liberty, Screven, Bryan, Effingham, Long, Tattnall, Bulloch, Evans,
McIntosh, Toombs, and Wayne Counties and South Carolina's Beaufort, Hampton,
and Jasper Counties.
OGLETHORPE SPEEDWAY 2015 OPENING NIGHT, April 3:
Spring is here and it's time to get out and enjoy some
beautiful weather and some great racing.
Oglethorpe Speedway Park kicks off our 2015 Stock Car Racing season
Friday night, April 3, at 8:00pm. We have the Easter Bunny scheduled to stop in
and join in the fun also. We are looking
forward to some great family fun and lots of racing action on the Historic half
mile speedway. Pack up the family, neighbors, and anyone else who is looking
for something fun to do and head out to Pooler Georgia this Friday night. Military discounts. www.ospracing.net 912-964-8200.
FARMER'S MARKET, every Thursday:
The Hinesville Farmer's Market is every Thursday
afternoon from 4 to 7 p.m. in Bradwell Park, Downtown Hinesville. Contact the Hinesville Downtown Development
Authority for more information 912-877-4332.
RELAY FOR LIFE FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER, April 11:
Support Relay for Life of Liberty county, Saturday, April
11, 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee's in Flemington.
Cost is $8 and includes pancakes, sausage and a breakfast beverage.
THE GATHERING AT GEECHEE KUNDA, April 18:
Join historians, Geechee Shouters, conjurers, musicians
and more at the annual Gathering, Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
the Geechee Kunda Cultural Center in Riceboro.
Call 912-220-5966 or visit www.geecheekunda.com
for more information.
10TH ANNUAL MIDWAY ARTS FESTIVAL, April 25:
Local artists showcase their work in a variety of art
mediums, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Midway Historic District. Call 912-884-5837 for more information. Booth reservations are available.
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