CELEBRATE EARTH DAY, April 22:
Earth Day 2015 is quickly approaching! Each year Earth Day is recognized on April 22
and is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural
environment. From its beginning, Earth Day has reminded us to “think globally
and act locally” because our working and living environment extends beyond our
homes, neighborhoods, and Installation to our country and our planet. To learn
about how you can “think globally and act locally” by making small changes to
your daily routine, check out the conservation, recycling, and sustainability
tips in each week’s edition of The Frontline.
TEEN MONEY MATTERS, April 23:
Club Beyond and ACS want your teen to understand finance
and money. Class held on April 23 from 6-8 p.m. at the Victory Chapel. For more
information, contact Phil Parsons at pparsons@clubbeyond.org or 913-683-1793 or
Stacy Johnston at 912-767-8889.
FRG BROWNBAG, April 23:
Calling all Family Readiness Group Leaders, FRG
Volunteers, Senior Spouses and Unit FRL's: Join ACS as we conduct another FRG
Brownbag event, Noon to 1:30 p.m. April 23 at building 87. This is your opportunity to get to know other
FRG members, share best practices, information, what works/what doesn't and
have some fun. Bring a lunch and move your Family Readiness Group into the next
level. Call (912) 767-1257 for details.
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP SKILLS FOR SINGLES, April 24:
Come and join us for a FREE class open to all of
FSGA/HAAF Soldiers and Families on Friday, April 24 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This
class will take place at Winn ACH in the Patriot Auditorium and is being
conducted by the Military & Family Life Counselors. Please feel free to bring your lunch,
registration not required.
TRAINING RESOURCE CONFERENCE, APRIL 28:
S-3's, Operations Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and
Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training Resource Conference
is 9:30 a.m. April 28 at Moon Theater. We will schedule training devices,
ranges and training areas up through October 2015. The next conference will not
be until May 26. For more information,
contact 435-8142.
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APRIL/OTHER HEADLINES
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.
REWARD OFFERED FOR VANDALISM:
Fort Stewart Police are offering up to a $1000 reward for
information pertaining to the identification, arrest and conviction of
person(s) responsible for spray painting and damaging 22 road signs, 2
government buildings and a roadway which occurred on April 12. Any person with
information regarding this incident should contact the Fort Stewart MPI office
at 912-767-5682 (POC: Investigator Cardozo) or the Fort Stewart Police at
912-767-9629.
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.
ACS RESILIENCY TRAINING, April 27-May 1:
Join ACS as we offer Resiliency Training for Family
Members, Couples and DA Civilians, April 27 - May 1, 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. This
training helps you in understanding positive thinking, energy management, goal
setting and how "hunting the good stuff" can reduce stress. Please call (912) 767- 1257 to register.
TRAINING RESOURCE CONFERENCE, April 28:
S-3's, Operations Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and
Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training Resource Conference
will be held Tuesday, April 28, at MOON THEATER. We will schedule training
devices, ranges and training areas up through October 2015. The next conference
will not be until May 26.
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.
NEW VISITOR CONTROL CENTER HOURS, Through April 30:
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. 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. 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. For more information, call Art Weston, Chief
of Physical Security at (912) 767-1883.
UPDATE YOUR GOARMYED EMAIL PREFERRED ADDRESS, before June
30:
AKO will cease forwarding emails to Army Common Access
Card (CAC) holders on June 30. AKO has
already ceased to forward emails to non-CAC accounts. In order for you to receive information from
GoArmyEd you must update your account information and change your Preferred
Email address to your @mail.mil account.
To update your record select the "Account Information" link at
the bottom of your home page. Once you
update your Preferred Email address please select the "Update Account
Information" button.
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.
3ABCT CHANGE OF COMMAND, May 29:
COL Charles D. Costanza, Commander, 3rd ABCT, 3rd
Infantry Division, requests the pleasure of your company for a Change of
Command Ceremony at which COL Michael J. Simmering will assume command of the
3rd ABCT, 3rd Infantry Division on 1 p.m. May 29 at the Marshall Auditorium, 1
Karker St, Bldg 4, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905. Reception to follow. VIPs,
please use
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=235899&k=00624701725E, to RSVP
NLT May 26. For any questions or clarifications, please contact the BDE OPS SGM
at (706)-544-4609.
TRAFFIC WARNING FOR 16TH STREET, through 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 call DPW at 767-3269.
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FMWR NEWS
STEWART/HUNTER POST-WIDE HOUSING GARAGE SALE, April 25
The Great FMWR Post-Wide Housing Garage Sale will be held Saturday (April 25)
from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. Only residents of
post housing are eligible to sell, but everyone, including civilians in nearby
communities, is invited to the neighborhood garage sales throughout Stewart and
Hunter post housing areas. Maps showing the location of sale sites will be
posted at www.stewartmwr.com <http://www.stewartmwr.com> and
www.huntermwr.com <http://www.huntermwr.com>. For more information, call
912-767-8238 (Stewart) or 912-315-2019 (Hunter).
BRIDAL EVENT & EXPO AT CLUB STEWART, April 26:
The Bridal Event & Expo at Club Stewart, from
1:30-4:30 p.m. April 26, is a one-stop place to meet with a wide range of
professionals and others who can help with planning a wedding. Preview the
hottest trends and learn about hair and beauty, jewelry, limousines and
fashion. The Cost of $7 per person in advance and $10 at the door includes hors
d’oeuvres buffet. Brides-to-be will be given swag bags, and are invited to
pre-register by Friday (April 24) for a drawing for a $500 wedding reception
gift certificate. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE SHOOT, May 1:
A Large Caliber Rifle Shoot will be held from 2-6 p.m.
May 1 at Small Arms November Range on Fort Stewart. The cost is $5 per two-hour
block/person. All weapons must be registered on Fort Stewart. For more
information, call 912-767-4316.
COSMIC BOWLING AT MARNE BOWLING CENTER, Beginning May 1:
On Fridays and Saturdays, beginning May 1 and continuing
until Aug. 22, unlimited bowling is $5 per person from 7 p.m. until closing at
Marne Bowling Center. Shoe rental is not included. Come on out and enjoy great
food, music and fun. For more information, call 912-767-4866.
RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT AT JOHNSON, NEWMAN FITNESS
CENTERS, May 7-9:
A Women's and Men's Single (A, B, C division levels of
play) double elimination racquetball tournament will be held May 7-9 at 6 p.m.
at Newman Fitness Center, building 439, and the Johnson Fitness Center,
building 8437. No charge to enter the non-sanctioned competition, but participants
are asked to register at either fitness center by April 27. First- and
second-place medals will be awarded in all divisions. For details, call
912-767-3031.
FOOTGOLF SCRAMBLE AT HUNTER GOLF COURSE, May 8:
Lt. Col. Will Bowman invites all to play in the inaugural
Garrison Commander’s Foot Golf Scramble, which will get under way at 9 a.m.
Friday, May 8. The 18-hole foot golf layout is adjacent to the front nine holes
of Hunter Golf Course. The cost for the 4-person scramble is $25 per person.
Rules are similar to regular golf. Indoor or turf shoes permitted, but soccer
shoes with cleats not allowed. Register by May 7. For more information, call
912-315-9115.
STEWART/HUNTER 75TH ANNIVERSARY BREWS & BITES EVENT
AT HUNTER CLUB, May 15 Give your taste buds a treat at the Stewart/Hunter 75th
Anniversary Brews & Bites, starting at 5 p.m. May 15 at Hunter Club. Chat
with a Service Brewing Co. sommelier as you taste featured brews produced by
the Savannah brewing company. Master chefs will prepare hors d’oeuvres to pair
perfectly with each featured beer at four sampling stations. Purchase advance
tickets, at $25 per person until May 12 at Club Stewart or Hunter Club. Tickets
are $30 per person after May 12. The event can accommodate 100 persons. The
public is welcome. For more information, call 912-315-4603.
AMERICA’S ARMED FORCES KIDS RUN 2015 AT STEWART, HUNTER,
May 16:
Non-competitive runs, as part of the national event in
support of Armed Forces Day, start at 9 a.m. May 16 at Jordan Fitness Center
(building 608) on Stewart, and at Steven Douglas Street and North Perimeter
Road on Hunter. Youth aged 5-13 are invited to participate. Ages 5-6 will run
five-tenths of a mile, ages 7-8 one mile, and ages 9-13 two miles. There’s no
charge, and T-Shirts will be awarded to all youth participants. Parents may run
with children. Sign up at www.Americaskidsrun.org
<http://www.Americaskidsrun.org>
or Youth Sports. For more information, call 912-767-5742 at Stewart or
912-315-5851 at Hunter.
CHEROKEE, N.C. WEEKEND WITH LEISURE TRAVEL, June 12-14:
Visit an Indian Village, see their arts and crafts,
native dancing and tour the museum while learning about the Trail of Tears
during this exciting weekend trip to Cherokee, N.C. Other activities will
include a night at Harrah’s Casino and a stop at the Biltmore Estate in
Asheville, N.C., for a tour on Sunday. The cost is $600 for up to four people
per room. Fee includes transportation and a two-night stay at the Cherokee
Grand Hotel. (Biltmore tour is an additional cost). Registration closes May 31.
For more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart or 912-315-3674 at Hunter.
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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.)
ANNUAL SAVANNAH SCOTTISH GAMES, May 2:
Join us for the 39th Annual Savannah Scottish Games on
Saturday, May 2 at Bethesda Academy, Bynah's Field, 9520 Ferguson Ave,
Savannah, GA. Gates open at 9 a.m. with opening ceremony at 12 p.m. (noon).
Which you do not want to miss! The Savannah Games are the 4th oldest Scottish
games in the Southeastern United States. Come join a grand celebration of Scottish
culture with competition, entertainment, shopping, activities to include
children events, and refreshments for the entire family! Tickets are $12 for
adults at the gate and $5 for children (ages 11-17). Children (ages 10 and
under) are Free and Military with ID Card get in for $8. For more information,
please go to www.savannahscottishgames.com .
RUN/BIKE FOR THE HEROES, May 20-25:
Run or Bike Across Georgia, from Fort Stewart to
Columbus, a 260 mile jaunt across cool and comfortable south Georgia. Individually take on the challenge to either
Run Across Georgia in 5 days or Bike Across Georgia in 24 hours. Relay teams
can either Run Across Georgia in 40 hours or Bike Across Georgia in 20 hours. The event kicks off from Fort Stewart's
Warriors Walk and heads toward Columbus. Come out and cheer on these awesome
athletes and the House of Heroes cause of modifying the homes for wounded
warriors. For more information, or to register your team (registration closes:
Sun, May 17), visit www.houseofheroes.org , www.runfortheheroes.com .
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