TODAY/THIS WEEK
TRAFFIC DELAYS, Ongoing:
Motorist are advised to expect delays in entering Fort
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield as all vehicle occupants are required to have
a valid photo ID. Please be patient as
you move around the installations. We
apologize for the inconvenience. Also,
please be alert for road workers and flag men.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON HWY 144 EAST, Ongoing:
The Georgia Department of Transportation will be paving a
portion of Georgia Highway 144 East on Fort Stewart through July 31. The portion will be approximately 11.61 miles
long between Evans Army Airfield and the boundary gate at Richmond Hill. There
will be night work involved and there will be light towers at each flagging
station. Lane closures be approximately 3.8 miles long. No lane closures shall be between the hours
of 6-8 a.m. nor 4-6 p.m. Monday through
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This will reduce the impact on traffic on the
highway. POC for this construction
effort is Jim Shurling at 912-320-0472.
BIKE PATH CLOSURE, Ongoing:
The Bike Path along Hero road is closed through May 15
from Liberty Street to the bridge toward Main Post. The closure is necessary
for the installation of a new water main for the Diamond Elementary School
Project. Signs will be posted for the duration of closure. Also motorists
should use caution in this area during the construction period. POC regarding additional information relative
to the above is Ben Seacrist, DPW, at 228-7114.
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.
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.
COMMUNICATION & ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING, May 15:
Winn Army Community Hospital will offer a Communication
and Assertiveness Training, 9-10 a.m. May 15 at the Winn ACH Patriot
Auditorium. This training is open to all
and is free, no registration is required.
Questions please contact Mrs. Richele Martinez richele.l.martinez.civ@mail.mil.
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MAY / OTHER HEADLINES
4IBCT REFLAG CEREMONY TO 2IBCT - May 18:
Soldiers, Family, and Friends and members of the
community are cordially invited to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team's
reflagging ceremony10 a.m. May 18 at Marne Gardens. During the ceremony 4th IBCT
"Vanguard" will be deactivated and will be officially recognized as
the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Spartans.
Also, 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment will deactivate and
reflag as 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment; and 4-3 Brigade Special
Troops Battalion will deactivate and reflag as the 9th Brigade Engineer
Battalion. As of May 18 all 4IBCT, Vanguard establishments will be designated
as the 2IBCT, Spartan establishments. You can follow the Spartan Brigade on
social media on Facebook at www.facebook.com/2BCT.3ID and on FLICKR at
www.flickr.com/photos/2ibct3id.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISORY TRAINING-HAAF, May 18, 26:
The Garrison
Commander will conduct mandatory training for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors
and those in uniform that supervise Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF on May 18
from 1-2 pm at the HAAF Garrison HQ's B-1201 Large Conference Room, ROOM
167. A make-up session will be held on
May 26 from 9-10 am at the HAAF Garrison HQ's B-1201 Large Conference Room,
ROOM 167. 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 or Randy Dutkiewicz, 767-6628 or
Randall.k.Dutkiewicz.civ@mail.mil.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS, May 19,
27:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF on May 19 from 1-2 pm at the Fort Stewart
Education Center Auditorium. A make-up session will be held on May 27 from 9-10
am 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 or Randy
Dutkiewicz, 767-6628 or Randall.k.Dutkiewicz.civ@mail.mil.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRAINING, May 26:
Hunter Army Airfield’s Army Substance Abuse Program will
conduct the Quarterly Substance Abuse Prevention and Awareness Training 9-10
a.m., 10:15-11:15 a.m., 1-2 p.m. and 2:15-3:15 p.m. May 12 at the HAAF Post
Theater Bldg 1282. The theme is Spice
Awareness. All units are encouraged to
take advantage of this training opportunity. This training counts toward each
unit’s minimum 4 hour annual training requirements. For more information, contact David Bennett -
Prevention Coordinator 912-315-5592.
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.
FIELD SANITATION TEAM TRAINING, May 26-29:
Field Sanitation Team training will be taking place on
May 26 – 29. This 40 hour course will be
held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center, 100
Knowledge Drive, outside of Gate 1). You
must register for the course in order to attend. There are 48 available slots remaining, so
register today. To register or for more
information, please email:
usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil.
ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING SPOUSE INSTRUCTORS NEEDED:
ACS is proud to announce that AFTB is making a comeback
and we need Spouse instructors. AFTB
empowers individuals, maximizing their personal growth and professional
development through specialized training, transforming our community into a
resilient and strong foundation meeting today's Military mission. If you are a certified AFTB Instructor and
have the time to help ACS bring this valuable program back, or are interested
in becoming a Spouse instructor, please contact Mr. Miguel Cruz, ACS Plans and
Operations, (912) 767-3868 or miguel.e.cruz2.civ@mail.mil.
CIVILIAN FITNESS PROGRAM, June 1-Dec. 3:
Register by May 27
for the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Civilian Employee Wellness and
Fitness Program. Applications are
available online at www.stewartmwr.com/ or www.huntermwr.com. Click on sports
gyms and aquatics/Newman or Tominac Fitness Center and download your
packet. This program lasts 6
months. The Stewart Program at Newman
Fitness Center, B-439 has 25 spaces. The
Hunter Program at Tominac also has 25 spaces.
Hunter employees at MEDDAC, DENTAC and MSE are encouraged to apply. The program provides opportunities for
Civilian Employees to improve their health, well-being and overall resilience.
Department of the Army authorizes Army Civilian employees up to three hours
excused absence per week for up to six months to engage in a formal exercise
program. Army Civilians may participate
in this voluntary program only one time as an Army Civilian employee. For more information, contact the DHR rep,
James Sharp, james.e.sharp10.civ@mail.mil, at 767-1104. The POC for the Physical Fitness Program in
DFMWR is Devin Bradley, devin.j.bradley.naf@mail.mil, at 767-3031.
HUNTER TRAFFIC DELAYS, Through June 5:
Expect traffic delays on Hunter Army Airfield, through
June 5, in Wilson Acres and New Gannam, along North and South Lightning Road,
off of North Perimeter Road and Steven Douglass Street. Lane closures may be necessary to conduct a
smoke test of the sanitary collection system.
Delays may be incurred due to movement of vehicles and personnel. Please plan accordingly for the delays and
slow down and be aware of the workers and equipment in the area. POC is Kevin Montano, DPW at 912-767-4937 or
912-767-2010.
FOOD HANDLERS CLASS, June 29
The May Food Handlers Class has been cancelled. The next class is Monday June 29 from
10:30-11:30 a.m. . This class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot
Auditorium. It is a FREE class, and 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. 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 the installation including Unit functions, Organizational
Days, FRG Events, etc.
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.
EARN PROMOTION POINTS WITH ACS CLASSES:
In accordance with AR 600-8-19 paragraph 3-44a. (3),
Soldiers can earn four promotion points for each 40 hours of each ACS courses.
The ACS courses for promotion points include:
Family Advocacy/New Parent Support Program Classes; Financial Readiness
Training Classes; Operation R.E.A.D.Y. (Resource’s for Educating about
Deployment and You); Army Family Team Building Level K-Military Knowledge; AFTB
Level K is the “heart” of the AFTB Training; AFTB Level G – Personal Growth
& Resiliency; AFTB Level L – Leadership Development; and AFTB Level I, II,
III on-line instruction through www.myarmyonesource.com. For questions please contact ACS Plans and
Operations at (912) 767-3863.
SIGN-UP FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, Ongoing:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Chaplain's Office
offers Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer.
The Hunter VBS is 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily, June 8-12 at the Hunter
Main Post Chapel. The Stewart VBS is 9 a.m.
to Noon daily, June 22-26, at the Main Post Chapel. Our theme this year is
"Everest conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power." The VBS program is open to Families of
active-duty Soldier, military retirees, and DoD Civilians with children who
have completed Kindergarten thru 5th Grades. Adult and Teen Volunteers are also
needed. Volunteers and Participants can
register ON-LINE at
www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/FSHAAFVBS2015. For more information, call
Charles Archer at Hunter at 912-315-5934, or Bill Agnew at Fort Stewart at
912-767-9789.
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FMWR NEWS
MWR COMMUNITY THEATER’S ‘JUNGLE BOOK’ AUDITIONS,
Thursday-Saturday:
Auditions for MWR Community Theater’s next production,
“Jungle Book,” will be held at Newman Fitness Center from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday
and Friday (May 14-15); and from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday (May 16). Show dates are
July 16-18. For more information, call 912-767-6212.
STEWART/HUNTER 75TH ANNIVERSARY BREWS & BITES EVENT
AT HUNTER CLUB, Friday (May 15) Give your taste buds a treat at the
Stewart/Hunter 75th Anniversary Brews & Bites, starting at 5 p.m. Friday 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.
Advance tickets, at $25 per person, available until Tuesday at Club Stewart or
Hunter Club. Tickets are $30 per person after Tuesday. The event can
accommodate 100 persons. The public is welcome. For more information, call
912-315-4603.
HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD 75TH ANNIVERSARY DUATHLON 5K RUN,
Saturday (May 16):
Hunter Army Airfield 75th Anniversary Duathlon 5K Run,
starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, will consist of a 5K run on the flight line, a
10-mile bicycle ride around the post perimeter and a 3K run around the headquarters
building. Also: static military displays, band music and food vendors. T-shirts
will be given to pre-registered participants. Cost is $40 on the day of the
event. For additional information, call 912-315-5078.
HOLBROOK MOVIES UNDER THE STARS SEASON BEGINS SATURDAY
(May 16):
“Big Hero 6” will launch the popular Holbrook Movies
Under the Stars series on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. The film is rated PG and lasts
93 minutes. There’s no charge for the movies, and movie-goers are asked to
bring their own chairs or blankets. Popcorn and drinks will be sold. Other
movie dates are June 19, July 17, Aug. 22, Sept. 11 and Oct. 24. For more
information, call 912-767-4316.
AMERICA’S ARMED FORCES KIDS RUN 2015 AT STEWART, Saturday
(May 16):
America’s Armed Forces Kids Run 2015, part of a national
event in support of Armed Forces Day, will start at 9 a.m. Saturday (May 16) at
Jordan Fitness Center (building 608) on Stewart. The Hunter kids run will be
held May 30 and will begin at 9 a.m. at Stephen Douglas Street and North
Perimeter Road. 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.
SPLASHPARK AT CORKAN OPENS, May 18
“The Springs” Splashpark, building 444 at Cypress Creek,
opens for the summer season May 18 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (weather
permitting). Admission for those entering the gated area is $2 per person (ages
3 and older). Children (ages 2 and under) free with paying adult. Swimmer
diapers are required for children not potty trained. For more information, call
912-767-4273.
OUTDOOR POOLS OPEN, INDOOR POOLS BEGIN SUMMER SCHEDULES,
May 23 May 23 is opening day for the Corkan and Bryan Village Outdoor Pools at
Stewart and the Hunter Outdoor Swimming Pool & Water Spray Park. Hours of
operation will be 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on opening day as well as on Sunday, May
24, and on May 25, Memorial Day. The price is $3 daily or $80 for a season
pass. Children under 4 years of age free. Passes can be purchased at any outdoor
pool when they open. Also effective May 23, the Newman and Tominac indoor pools
will be closed on weekends. They will be open for military and fitness training
Monday through Friday only from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, call
the Corkan pool (912-767-8575), Bryan Village pool (912-767-2701) or Hunter
pool (912- 315-5786).
OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK LEISURE TRAVEL TRIP, May 30:
Explore the Okefenokee Swamp Park at Waycross, Ga., with
Leisure Travel on May 30. Register by May 18. The cost is $25 per person for
transportation and admission. Tour consists of a boat ride, train ride and
demonstration with snakes and alligators. Please bring your own lunch. For more
information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
WHISKERS & BOBBERS KIDS FISHING DAY AT HOLBROOK POND,
June 6:
The Whiskers & Bobbers Kids Fishing Day, for children
(ages 15 and under) of Military ID cardholders, will be held 7-10 a.m. June 6
at Holbrook Pond (off Ga. Hwy 144). Free. Kids will be able to catch up to five
catfish each and have their catch cleaned. Prizes awarded in three age groups
for largest catfish caught. T-shirts, created just for the occasion, will be on
sale for $10 each during pre- and day-of-event registration. Kids are asked to
pre-register May 1-June 3 at Stewart Pass & Permit, Holbrook Outdoor
Equipment Rental or online through https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil. For more information,
call 912-767-4316.
ALL-ARMY TEN-MILER QUALIFIER RACE, JUNE 6:
Win the honor of representing the Third Infantry Division
in the All-Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., Oct. 11 by being one of the top
three men or top three women finishers in the Qualifier Race at Donovan Field,
Fort Stewart, starting at 6 a.m. June 6.
There is no charge. Register from 5-5:45 a.m.at the qualifier site on
the day of the run. Only Active Duty may qualify, but Family Members, Retirees
and DoD Civilians welcome to run in the qualifier for fun. For more
information, call 912-767-8238 (Stewart), or 912-315-4160 (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.
MARNE TRAIL BASS TOURNAMENT, May 30:
Anglers are invited to compete starting at safe light May
30 for prizes in this, the third of four catch-and-release bass tournaments.
Cash prizes awarded to winners. Heaviest combined weight of up to five bass
wins. Fish from the bank or launch your bass boat (trolling motors only). Boat
rentals available at Holbrook Equipment Center. Must have valid Georgia and
FS/HAAF fishing permit (unless age 15 and under). Fee based on registration.
Open to Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, and civilians. For more
information, call 912-435-8061 (Stewart), 912-315-5163 (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.)
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 .
MAYOR's SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, May 20:
A small business Conference will be hosted 10 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at the Liberty County Performing Arts Center, 2140 East Oglethorpe
Highway in Hinesville. The theme is how
to improve your Bottom line. For more
information, visit www.cityofhinesville.org/communitydevelopment.
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