COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TRAFFIC ALERT:
Effective Monday, 8 Jun 15, Gates 7 and 7C (Commercial Vehicles)
will be open from 0500-2100 Mon-Friday.
Will remain closed on weekends and Federal Holidays, during this
specified days Commercial Vehicles will be able to enter via Gate 1. Please call 912.767.1883 for more
information.
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TODAY/THIS WEEK
ACS RELOCATION DIMS CERTIFICATION:
Installation agencies are requested to update their
contact information in order for Soldiers who are PCS'ing; to provide proper
contact information. ACS Relocation for
Fort Stewart and Hunter requests you to contact (912) 767-1024 to ensure all
contact information is correct.
ACS PLAY MORNING CHANGE:
Fort Stewart New Parent Support Play Morning will be held
at the Child Development Center BLDG 7100, 271 Austin Road for the months of
June & July, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. For more information call Family
Advocacy at 767-2882.
TRAFFIC WARNING FOR PERMIMETR ROAD HAAF: June 4 through
Sept. 30:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Hunter Army
Airfield as railroad construction is planned. The roads maybe closed
temporarily in areas while railroad equipment is moved. Motorist are encouraged to avoid this area to
minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in traffic patterns. For more information call DPW, James Maddox
at 767-5027.
TRAFFIC WARNING FOR NEAL BLVD HAAF: June 8 through Aug.
21:
Neal Blvd. will be closed to thru traffic from 6 a.m.,
June 8 until Aug. 21 in front of Building 1279 to the MWR Vehicle Resale
Lot. Detour signs and traffic control
devices will be displayed for the duration of the closure. Motorist are encouraged to avoid this area to
minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in traffic patterns. For more information call DPW, Ben Seacrist
at 767-3269.
TRAFFIC WARNING FOR LEONARD NEAL BLVD. June 15 through
Sept 1:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Hunter Army
Airfield as road construction is planned for Leonard Neal Street between Duncan
Drive and Haley Ave. The road will be reduced to one lane, one way south bound
travel from 7 a.m. June 15 until Sept 01. Detour signs and traffic control
devices will be displayed for the duration of the lane closure. Motorists are encouraged to avoid this area
to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in traffic
patterns. For more information call DPW,
Ben Seacrist at 767-3269 or 228-7114.
ROAD CLOSURE, June 8-23:
East 16th Street from Harmon Ave. to Ricker Ave/Austin
Road will be closed June 8-23 to complete the next phase of paving. Detour
signs and traffic control devices will be displayed for the duration of the
closure. Motorists are encouraged to
avoid this area to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in
traffic patterns. POC for this
construction effort is Jim Shurling at 912-320-0472.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION, June 8-Oct. 7:
Beginning June 8 through Oct. 7, construction will begin
on a Traffic Circle at the intersection of Hero and Austin Roads. The
contractor will be working diligently to complete the project prior to the
beginning of the next school year. Detour signs and traffic control devices
will be displayed for the duration of the closure. Motorist are encouraged to avoid this area to
minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in traffic patterns. POC
for this construction effort is Gary McIntyre at 912-228-7103.
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JUNE/OTHER HEADLINES
ACS SHOUT-OUTS:
ACS needs your help.
Have you been positively assisted by our services? Would you like to
share your experience with others? Do you think your story would help others?
If you answered yes to any one of the above, then ACS would like to hear about
it. Please call (912) 767-1257/1597 and
ask about the ACS Shout-Outs.
RECON CHALLENGE REGISTRATION OPENS:
ACS is proud to
partner with the Wellness Center and MWR for the 2nd Annual RECON Challenge.
Teams will navigate dismounted to special landmarks on Fort Stewart where they
will face a challenge designed for the entire Family. Dress to get wet and be ready to have
fun. A very special finish line has been
selected to cool the entire Family off.
Get your teams ready and call (912) 767-1257 to register.
WARRANT OFFICER ASSOCIATION GOLF SCRAMBLE, June 19:
The Marne Chapter Warrant Officer Association invites you
to participate in their Golf Scramble 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. Open to the public. Come on out and enjoy a great time. To register, contact CW3 Knowles at
912-767-3372 or Kimberley.k.knowles.mil@mail.mil, CW4 Warthon at 912-767-4522
or william.l.warthon.mil@mail.mil or Taylors Creek Golf Course at 912-767-2370
with questions or to sign up!
FIELD SANITATION TEAM TRAINING, June 22-26: Field
Sanitation Team training will be taking place on Jun 22 – 26. This 40 hour course will be held from 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. at the SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center Room 223.
You MUST register for the course in order to attend. There are 48 available slots, so register
today. To register or for more information,
e-mail:
usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil.
MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS, June 24:
Army Public Health Nursing in conjunction with the Army
Wellness Center is conducting monthly tobacco cessation classes. The next class is 9-10 a.m., June 24, at the
Army Wellness Center located at 844 Gulick Ave. (building 442), Fort
Stewart. Classes will provide tools on
how to become tobacco free and how to stay tobacco free if you have already
quit. Open to all Active Duty, Retirees,
Military Beneficiaries and DoD Civilians (MEDDAC, DENTAC, & VETCOM only).
For more information contact Kirstie McDonald, APHN at 912-435-5071.
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.
SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS, June 27:
WINN Army Community Hospital offers school and sports
physicals, June 27. Appointments are
required. Call 912-435-6633. Bring all completed forms and shot records
with you. Call 435-5338 for more information.
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.
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
75TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL AT MARNE BOWLING CENTER, Month
of 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.
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE SHOOT, Friday (June 12):
Large caliber rifle shoot Friday from 2-6 p.m. at Small
Arms Range November (off Stewart Road 40) is an opportunity for Soldiers,
Retirees, Army Civilians, and civilian guests to zero and shoot large caliber
weapons at 25, 50 and 100 meters. Bring your rifles or muzzle loaders of any
caliber. No pistols or shotguns. Cost is $5 per two-hour block/person. For more
information, call 912-435-8061 or 912-767-4316.
NATIONAL LEMONADE DAY AT CORKAN, Friday (June 12):
What could be better on a hot day? Homemade lemonade at a
great price Friday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.at Stewart Bowling Center’s Corner Café,
building 450. Enjoy a refillable homemade lemonade for $1.50. For more
information, call 912-767-4273.
FOOT GOLF GRAND OPENING AT HUNTER, Saturday (June
13):
A four-person scramble June 13 at 1 p.m. will celebrate
the grand opening of the 18-hole Foot Golf course adjacent to the front nine at
Hunter Golf Course. The cost of $30 per player includes tourney fee, golf car,
prizes, lunch and drinks. Players are asked to register by June 11. Public is
welcome. Indoor or turf shoes permitted, but soccer shoes with cleats not
allowed. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
FLAG DAY—CELEBRATE ARMY'S BIRTHDAY AT CORKAN, June 14:
Celebrate the Army's birthday from noon-5 p.m. June 14
with wearing your favorite patriotic or unit shirt to the Cypress Sam's
Treehouse, building 449 complex, and get a great discount. Bring the little
ones for an afternoon of fun at toddler time prices. Cost is $1.50 per child
(ages 3 and older). For more information, call 912-767-4273.
JUNIOR GOLF CAMP AT TAYLORS CREEK GOLF COURSE, June
15-19, July 13-17:
For youth ages 6-12, course includes putting mechanics,
approach shots, rules of golf and etiquette. No previous experience necessary.
Times are 8:30-11:30 a.m. for both sessions. Juniors are encouraged to bring
their own equipment; however golf clubs will be provided for those who do not
have their own. Fee of $150 per participant includes instruction, golf
booklets, golf cap, balls and tees. A tournament, with lunch provided, will be
held on final day of camp. To enroll, or for more information, call
912-767-2370.
LOW COUNTRY BREWS & BBQ BITES, June 19:
Enjoy great beers and plenty of barbeque while you savor
the great value at the Low Country Brews and BBQ Bites 6-8 p.m. June 19 on the
outside lawn area (Hero Road side) at Club Stewart. Don’t miss this upscale
BBQ, paired with Service Brewing's Craft Beers. The evening will feature four
interactive stations. On the menu is
Ground Pounder Beer Can Chicken & Yukon Gold Potato fries; Old Guard and
Honey Lacquered pork loin with Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese; Compass Rose
Brined and House Smoked Beef Tri-Tip mini subs with assorted toppings, plus an
interactive dessert station. Cost is $25 per person. To host the event, the
club must pre-sell 70 tickets. Purchase tickets at the club by June 17. Ticket
holders will be refunded if event is cancelled. For more information, call
912-767-4717.
HOLBROOK MOVIES UNDER THE STARS, June 19:
Maleficent,” rated PG, is the next film scheduled to be
shown as part of the popular Holbrook Movies Under the Stars series.
“Maleficent” will be shown starting at 8:30 p.m. on June 19. 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. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” rated PG-13, will be shown on July 17.
For more information, call 912-767-4316.
POST-WIDE HOUSING GARAGE SALE AT HUNTER, June 20:
An on-post housing garage sale will be held at Hunter
from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. June 20. Only residents of post housing are eligible
to sell. Register by June 12 to have your garage sale location placed on a map
which will be posted at www.huntermwr.com at the time of the sale. Military and
non-military are invited to purchase. Gate passes for civilian guests may be
obtained two days in advance from Montgomery Street Gate at Hunter. For more
information, or to sign up, call 912-315-5078.
SUMMER GOLF SCRAMBLE AT TAYLORS CREEK GOLF COURSE, June
20:
Start your weekend with a round of golf with friends or
Family in the Summer Golf Scramble at Taylors Creek Golf Course on Saturday,
June 20. Shotgun start in the four-person format is 9 a.m. Register starting at
8 a.m. on the day of play. The cost of $35 per person includes greens fee and
golf car. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
DAY OF OFFSHORE DEEP SEA FISHING WITH LEISURE TRAVEL,
June 27:
Register until June 19 for a day of offshore deep sea
fishing, where Black Sea Bass and Trigger fish are the catch of the day. Sail
out of Jekyll Island Marina on June 27. The cost of $135 per person includes
bait, tackle and transportation. Participants must be 12 years old or older.
Bring your lunch coolers, up to 48 quarts allowed, no glass. Keep what you
catch if in season (limits set by Fish and Wildlife). For more information,
call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 at Hunter.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUAR TICKETS ON SALE AT LEISURE TRAVEL:
Tickets for all Jacksonville Jaguars home games, played
at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, are available at Stewart/Hunter Leisure
Travel offices. Prices range from $50 per person for the 200 section and $67
per person for 100 section. The Stewart office is in the PX Furniture Mall
Complex and the Hunter office is in the PX Exchange, building 6020. For more
information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
HUNTER/STEWART INDOOR POOLS TO CLOSE WHILE THERMAL COVERS
INSTALLED IN JULY:
Installation of energy saving, retractable thermal pool
covers will necessitate the temporary closing of Hunter/Stewart’s indoor pools
at separate times during July. Scheduled dates for closing are: Johnson Fitness
Center, July 6-13; Newman Fitness Center Pool, July 14-19, and Tominac Fitness
Center, July 20-24. The thermal covers, operated mechanically, will help to
conserve energy when the heated pools are not in use.
"THE WALKING DEAD" TOUR ATLANTA TRIP, July
11:
Register by June 22 to take “The Walking Dead” tour in
Atlanta July 11. Visit the hospital where it all started for your favorite
sheriff on "The Walking Dead." Go inside the goat farm and see
firsthand where the "Vatis" held camp. Find out if the CDC is still
standing and get your own cover shot and selfie from the Jackson Street Bridge.
Cost of $100 per person includes transportation on a motor coach and tour. For
more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
WHITEWATER RAFTING, KAYAKING ON LEISURE TRAVEL TRIP, July
18:
Have fun in Charlotte, N.C., kayaking, whitewater
rafting, ziplining, bike riding, canoeing and more on this Leisure Travel trip
to the U.S. National Whitewater Center on July 18. That evening, enjoy live
performance by the musical group “This Mountain” as part of the River Jam
concert series. Then we'll check into our hotel for a good night’s sleep. The
cost is $175 per person, based on two persons per room. Cost for third and
fourth person is $60 each. Price includes transportation, All Sports Pass at
center, concert, hotel stay with hot breakfast. For more information, call
912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
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ADMIN NOTES
MARNE MESSAGE GOES TO ONCE-A-WEEK:
The Marne Message is a weekly publication posted to email
each Monday and to the Marne Message Blogger at
http://marnemessage.blogspot.com. The
Marne Message submission email address is USARMY Fort Stewart ID List ALL
Message Request (on the global) or typed as: usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.all-message-request@mail.mil.
In order to keep the Marne Message timely and concise, limit submissions to 75
words or less. Do not use military times. Attachments cannot be included, but
links to more online information can. Only official installation, MWR, or
command directed messages are considered.
WANT TO GET MARNE MESSAGES?
Individuals wishing to get the Marne Message, who do not
have a Fort Stewart - Hunter Military Email Account, can visit the 3rd Infantry
Division on Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/3rd.Infantry.Division.
If you have a Fort Stewart - Hunter Military Email Account and don’t
automatically get the Marne Message, you can request an account by sending an
email to “USARMY Ft Stewart 3 ID Mailbox Marne Message” or usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.all-message-request@mail.mil.
If you have questions, concerns, or problems, please call Public Affairs at
(912) 435-9872.
IF YOU HAVE PCS'D:
If you have moved and are no longer assigned to Fort
Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield, follow these instructions to change your duty
location. Go to Milconnect at https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect, login,
select the "My profile" tab, select "Update and View My
Profile", select the tab that corresponds to your current role in DoD
(i.e. Mil, CIV, CTR, etc). On the duty
installation drop down menu select your correct duty location. Your name will be removed from Marne Message
distribution lists at the next scheduled update which is performed monthly. If you have any problems, send an email to
“USARMY Ft Stewart 3 ID Mailbox Marne Message” or
usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.all-message-request@mail.mil. If you have questions,
concerns, or problems, please call Public Affairs at (912) 435-9872.
