TODAY/THIS WEEK
HONORING GOLD STAR WIVES
Gold Star Wives wear a Gold Star or Next of Kin lapel
button in remembrance of their husbands who have given their lives in service
to our nation. Watch and share this video of Rebecca, Gold Star Wife since
2004. #GoldStarPins. Please watch and share this video link of
your unit pages.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKlEA93Zd0c&list=PLfwh3yW8aqgfZ.
GOLD STAR APOUSES DAY, April 10, Club Stewart
MFLCs MOVE OFFICES
MFLCs MOVE OFFICES
Effective immediately, the Military Family Life
Consultants (MFLCs) have moved to Bldg. 4960 on the corner of Coe and French
Ave. All other contact information will
remain the same. For more information, call 435-5087.
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.
IG OFFICE CLOSED, THROUGH April 10:
The Office of the Inspector General 3ID at Hunter Army
Airfield will be temporarily CLOSED until April 10. The Fort Stewart and Kelley Hill (FBGA)
office will remain open to provide assistance.
In the event that anyone in the HAAF area or surrounding communities
require IG assistance, they can also submit an email at their convenience to
usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.ask-the-ig@mail.mil or leave a message at (912) 767-2803.
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.
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.
HUNTER VETERINARY SERVICES CHANGE, Ongoing:
The Hunter Army Airfield Veterinary Services is changing
operating hours at building 1030 with services held only every other
Wednesday. The next scheduled service at
Hunter is April 8. Individuals can check
out times and services on their Facebook at
www.facebook.com/fortstewartveterinarytreatmentfacility or call 435-pets
(435-8387).
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APRIL/OTHER HEADLINES
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK, April
12-18 Fort Stewart/HAAF 9-1-1 Center celebrates this year’s National Public
Safety Telecommunicators Week in honor of their dedicated dispatchers who
process nearly 70,000 emergency and non-emergency calls each year from both the
Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield communities. Help us celebrate by
remembering and thanking the emergency services dispatchers that are the heart
of public safety. We ask that you take a moment to discuss the importance of 9-1-1
with your families, how and when to call, and as always “WHEN IN DOUBT, MAKE
THE CALL”. If you would like more
information about the Fort Stewart/HAAF 9-1-1 Center please call 767-0219.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IMCOM EMPLOYEES THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CULTURE SURVEY
(CSCS), April 17:
The IMCOM, Commanding General invites you to spend a few
minutes taking a survey on IMCOM's Customer Service Culture. The survey period was extended to April 17.
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.
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.
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY, April 22:
April 22 will mark 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
SATURDAY’S LONG RANGE SIGHT-IN CANCELLED The Long Range
Sight-in scheduled from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday (April 11) at Red Cloud
Echo Range (off GA Hwy 119 North) has been cancelled due to range maintenance.
The cancellation does not affect the Large Caliber Rifle Shoot scheduled Friday
(April 10) from 2-6 p.m. at Small Arms November Range on Fort Stewart. It will
be held as scheduled. The cost is $5 per two-hour block/person. For details,
call 912-767-4316.
GARRISON COMMANDER'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT HUNTER, Friday
(April 10):
Kick off the 2015 golf season by playing in the Hunter
Garrison Commander’s four-person scramble Friday (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 Thursday (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.
BLOCK PARTY AT STEWART SCHOOL AGE CENTER, April 17:
All CYSS-registered youth in grades 1-5 are invited to a
free Block Party from 5-7 p.m. April 17 at the School Age Center, building 7160
at 97 Austin Road. The party, part of the month-long celebration of the Month
of the Military Child, will include games, food and prizes. An open house will
precede the party from 4:30-5 p.m. For more information, call
912-767-2635/5662.
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.
BRIDAL EVENT & EXPO AT CLUB STEWART, April 26:
Bridal Event & Expo, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. April 26, is
a one-stop place to meet with a wide range of wedding professionals. Talk to
experts about hair and beauty, cakes and catering, photography, limousines,
among other topics. Cost is $7 per person in advance and $10 at the door. Hors
d’oeuvres buffet. Brides will be given
swag bags and are invited to pre-register by April 24 for a drawing for a $500
wedding reception gift certificate. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
COASTAL GEORGIA ECO-EXPLORATION TOUR, May 2:
Take a 2.5- to 3-hour Eco-Exploration tour at Turners
Creek. Travel through marshlands to discover the wonders of the Coastal Georgia
ecosystem. Narration will include history, ecology and relationship of various
parts of the ecosystem. Register until April 20. Cost of $30 per person
includes tour and transportation. 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.)
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.
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.
PGA TOURNAMENT - FREE ADMISSION FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
AND DEPENDENTS, Hilton Head Island, Apr 13-19:
The 47th annual RBC Heritage presented by Boeing is the
only PGA Tournament in South Carolina.
Active Duty Military and their dependents can receive free grounds
tickets each day of the tournament by presenting valid military identification
at the Roll Call office. The tournament
is at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. Free parking with complimentary shuttles are
available. For more information, contact
(843) 671-2448 or visit http://www.rbcheritage.com/tickets.
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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