JUNE DINING FACILITY HOURS ANNOUNCED
The Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Dining
Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with
us.
FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, June:
Legion (Bldg 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Raider (Bldg 642, 1312
William H. Wilson Ave), Thunder Café (Bldg 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), and
Spartan (Bldg 8439, Vanguard Road) DFACs will be open for weekday breakfast,
lunch, and dinner meals, Monday - Friday.
Weekend/holiday hours begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the
training holiday on 13 - 15 June, the weekend designated DFAC begins with
supper on 12 June). Dining Facility
information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage at:
www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC.
For questions please contact 767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline
at 767-4991.
FS WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC:
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are
Thunder Café and Spartan DFACs. Spartan
DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal on 12 June and will reopen with the
breakfast meal on 16 June. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with
the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday on 13 - 15 June, the
weekend designated DFAC begins with supper on 12 June). Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
FS WEEKDAY MEAL HOURS:
The Fort Stewart Weekday Meal hours are Breakfast 7:30-9
a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday Breakfast hours are; Legion 6-8
a.m.; Raider 5-6:30 a.m.; Thunder Café 5-6:30 a.m.; and Spartan 7:30-9 a.m.;
Lunch and Dinner Meal Hours for all DFAC's on Thursday are; Lunch from Noon to
1:30 p.m.; and Dinner from 5-6:30 p.m.
Friday Dinner Meal hours are 4-5:30 p.m.
HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, June:
The Hunter Army Airfield Consolidated DFAC (Bldg 110, 89
William Barksdale Cir) Weekday Meal Hours are Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m.
Friday Meal Hours are breakfast 6:30-7 a.m. & 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Weekend and Holiday Meal Hours are
Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
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TODAY/THIS WEEK
HUNTER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BRIEF, May 28:
An Emergency Preparedness presentation will be held, 8
a.m., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 28 to inform and prepare the Soldiers and
Civilians for: the 2015 Hurricane Season; how to respond to an active shooter;
the basics of sheltering in place; and the At Hoc Mass Warning and Notification
System. The POC is Hugh Quiller at
315-3851 or hubert.quiller.civ@mail.mil . Each briefing will last approximately
1 hour. Everyone is invited to attend.
MFLC Counseling Center OPEN HOUSE, May 28:
Community members are invited to attend a special Open
House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the New Military and Family Life
Counseling Center, May 28 from Noon to 4:30 p.m. Welcome and Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be
conducted by COL. William E. Lukens, USA, Retired, ACS Director and Command
Sergeant Major, Myron J. Lewis, USA, Garrison, Fort Stewart. Light refreshments will be served and walk
through the new facility to see the counseling rooms and learn what the MFLCs
can do for you. The ceremony will take
place at Building 4960, Corner of Coe Avenue and French Road. For questions please call (912) 432-8980.
RED CROSS RECONNECTION WORKSHOP, May 28:
Community Members are invited to attend an informational
presentation 10-11:30 a.m. May 28 at the
Fort Stewart Red Cross Training Room, Bldg. 53, second floor. The workshops are
open to all our active duty, veterans, retirees, transitioning military
personnel, and their Families. The Reconnection Workshops helps service men and
women, and their Families, focus on those topics they have identified as
relevant to their transition experience: managing anger, supporting children,
building communication, reconnecting with others, recognizing stress, including
Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and other topics
critical to reunion adjustment. Actively
licensed and specially trained Red Cross mental health volunteers facilitate
small-group workshops; which are free, in a supportive, confidential
environment. To learn more or RSVP
contact FortStewart@redcross.org or call 912-767-2197.
ACS CLOSURE, May 29:
ACS on both Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will be
closed May 29 for quarterly training.
Limited AER Services will be available as well as SHARP and Victim
Advocates. For Questions, please call FS
(912) 767-5058 or HAAF (912) 315-6816.
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.
SUMMER HIRE PROGRAM:
The Fort Stewart and HAAF communities are invited to
participate in the 2015 Summer Hire Program for Fort Stewart and HAAF. This is an exciting opportunity for eligible
students in our area to experience first-hand how our installations
function. This opportunity could help
students with their career paths and future development. Please take the time to look at the
information available on USAJobs.gov, Job Announcement SCDW157176191397133, and
encourage eligible students to apply today!
The Salary is $20,733-$25,928 per year.
For more information, please review the job announcement.
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JUNE / OTHER
HEADLINES
160TH RECRUITING, Ongoing:
160th Special Operations Aviation is looking for
recruits. As a Soldier with the 160th
SOAR(A) you will support a variety of Special Operations Forces and Combatant
Commanders across the world. You will execute what YOU plan and do realistic
training. If you believe you possess the attributes required to earn the
coveted Maroon Beret and to see if you qualify for this unique opportunity,
call (757)-768-8596 or email Bryant.j.cambronero.mil@mail.mil.
ALWAYS KEEP "IWATCH" IN MIND:
iWATCH, iREPORT, iSalute are community programs to help
your neighborhood stay safe from terrorist activities. You and your fellow Army community members
can report behaviors and activities that make you feel uncomfortable and do not
look right (suspicious behaviors).
iWATCH ARMY is a program and partnership between your
community and your local law enforcement.
iWATCH ARMY asks you to report behavior and activities that are unusual
or seem out of the ordinary. You can submit online or by phone. Visit www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=541 to
learn more.
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.
ACS MRT TRAINING, June 2, 3, 16 & 17:
Master Resiliency Training is now easier to attend. The
MRT Trainers at ACS will host a special Resiliency Training designed to make
attendance easier. On June 2, 3 and June 16, 17 training will be conducted at
the Main Post Education Center, room #238.
Plan you schedule now and learn how to put things into perspective and
how positive emotions can drive how you feel.
Please call (912) 767-1257/4047 to sign up now.
WARRANT OFFICER ASSOCIATION GOLF SCRAMBLE, Friday (June
19):
The Marne Chapter Warrant Officer Association invites you
to participate in their Golf Scramble Friday, June 19, at Taylor's Creek Golf
Course. The 18-hole scramble tees off at
9 a.m. The cost for the 4-person format scramble is $40 per person and includes
golf cart, green fees, score sheet and a small bucket of range balls. Come on out and enjoy a great time. To register, please contact CW3 Knowles
(912-767-3372), CW4 Warthon, William (912-767-4522) or Taylors Creek Golf
Course at 912-767-2370 with questions or to sign up!
2nd ANNUAL ACS RECON CHALLENGE, June 25:
Join ACS as we conduct the 2nd Annual RECON
Challenge. This IMCOM recognized Best
Practice will be conducted June 25, with registration starting at 4:30 p.m. The
challenge will begin after Retreat at 5:00 pm.
This is a Family fun event designed to build Resilience, improve
communication and build confidence in decision making. Participants will be given clues to navigate to
special landmarks on the Installation.
Landmarks will have questions and physical challenges designed to
further test participants. ACS will have
a surprise finish point for the entire Families enjoyment. Please call FS (912) 767-1257/4047/1597 for details.
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. Register at
www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/FSHAAFVBS2015 to volunteer or to participate. For
more information, call Charles Archer at Hunter at 912-315-5934, or Bill Agnew
at Fort Stewart at 912-767-9789.
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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FMWR NEWS
MARNE TRAIL BASS TOURNAMENT, May 30:
Anglers are invited to compete starting at safe light May
30 at Glissons Mill Pond (Pond 2) 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).
AMERICA’S ARMED FORCES KIDS RUN 2015 AT HUNTER, May 30:
America’s Armed Forces Kids Run 2015, part of a national
event in support of Armed Forces Day, will start at 9 a.m. May 30 at Stephen
Douglas Street and North Perimeter Road. Youth aged 5-13 are invited to
participate. 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
or Youth Sports. For more information, call 912-315-5851.
OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK LEISURE TRAVEL TRIP, May 30:
Explore the Okefenokee Swamp Park at Waycross, Ga., with
Leisure Travel on May 30. Register by today (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).
KAYAK/CANOE FLOAT TRIP, May 30:
Join Outdoor Recreation on a leisurely paddle down a
Coastal Georgia River May 30 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lifeguards are on trip to
assist if needed. Bring a lunch for a picnic on a sandbar or shaded area. Don't forget your camera, bug screen, sun
block! Beginners recommended to take a basic course at Holbrook Pond. Youth
under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Paddlers must be at
least 12 years old. Registration ongoing at Holbrook Outdoor Recreation
Center/Equipment Checkout, building 8325, (912-435-8205). Cost of $20 per
person includes use of canoe or kayak. Register by May 29. For more
information, call 912-767-4316.
75TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL AT MARNE BOWLING CENTER, June:
Marne Bowling Center is celebrating the 75th anniversary
of the establishment of Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield with a special price
deal all during June. Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., bowl
for 75 cents per game. Price does not include shoe rental. For more
information, call 912-767-4866.
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 may catch up to five catfish each
and have their catch cleaned. Prizes in three age groups for largest catfish
caught. Whiskers and Bobbers T-shirts are on sale for $8 each at Stewart
Bowling Center and the Stewart Pass & Permit and Holbrook Outdoor Equipment
Rental offices, where pre-registration is taking place. T-shirt price will
increase to $10 on day of event. Kids are encouraged to register by June 3 at
either office or online through https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil. For more
information, call 912-767-4316.
SUPER MEGA BINGO AT STEWART AND HUNTER, June 6:
Win up to $123K in cash during Super Mega Bingo from noon
until 1 a.m. June 6 at Stewart Bingo, building 405 (adjacent to Club Stewart)
and Hunter Bingo, building 6015 (adjacent to Hunter Club) Register by May 25.
Minimum buy-in $100 and Machine Charge $225. Early Birds, Warm-ups, Specials,
Intermission play and Jackpots highlight the evening. Lightning Bingo from
1-3:30 p.m. Refreshments and buffet available for purchase. For more
information, call 912-767-4200 (Stewart), and 912-315-4603 (Hunter).
WILD ADVENTURES WATER & THEME PARK TRIP, June 6:
Experience the whirl of coasters, roar of a tiger, splash
of water and rumble of drums at Wild Adventures Water & Theme Park in
Valdosta, Ga. Park has eight heart-stopping coasters and largest collection of
Family rides. Pick your level of adventure from wild to mild at this affordable
Family escape. The cost of $50 per person includes transportation and
admission. Register by June 5. For more information, call 912-767-2841
(Stewart), or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
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.
POWERLIFTING/BENCH PRESS & DEUCE-AND-A-QUARTER BENCH
PRESS CHALLENGE, June 13:
Competition to be held June 13 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
at Johnson Fitness Center. Cost is $20 per person May 4-June 12, then $25 per
person. The “Deuce-and-a-Quarter” (225-pound Press for Reps) Competition is a
test of muscular strength and endurance. Overall winner will be based on number
of reps performed. Awards will be given in first and second place bench press;
first-third place in 225-pound Press for Reps & Power Lift; and first-third
place in all 13 weight classes. Must be 18 years old or older to enter this
open competition. T-Shirts will be given to each paying participant. For more
information, call 912-767-3034.
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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.)
FREE SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING:
Savannah Technical College has partnered with ACS, the
Coastal Workforce Development Board and local Economic Development Authorities
to offer military spouses free training and job placement assistance in the
following career fields: Logistics and warehousing, commercial driver’s license,
and basic law enforcement. Tuition and fees for training will be funded with
state and federal grants (no cost to qualified applicants). For more
information, please call ACS at 912-767-1518 or 912-315-6816.
