COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR,
Friday, (June 19):
Welcome Home Ceremony to honor our Vietnam Veterans and
their Families, Cottrell Field, 5:30 p.m., June 19, in Commemoration of the
50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. The ceremony will give Vietnam Veterans
something they did not receive when they returned from war some 50 years
ago...a welcome home. Veterans are asked to meet ceremony personnel at 4:30
p.m. at the SFC Paul R. Smith Army Education Center just outside Fort Stewart's
main gate. The Veterans will load buses and be driven to the ceremony site at
Cottrell Field for a Welcome Home Ceremony -- much like those that our Soldiers
and Families participate in when coming home from Afghanistan and previously
Iraq. Follow the Fort Stewart Hunter
Army Airfield Facebook page for updates and Vietnam Veteran feature stories.
https://www.facebook.com/FortStewartHunterArmyAirfield?ref=hl
Call (912) 767-3151 for more information.
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.
HUNTER TRAFFIC WARNING FOR PERIMITER ROAD, 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.
HUNTER TRAFFIC WARNING FOR NEAL BLVD, 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.
HUNTER 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.
STEWART 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.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TRAFFIC ALERT:
Effective Monday, June 8, Gates 7 and 7C (Commercial
Vehicles) will be open from 5 am-9 pm
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.
WINN ROAD CONSTRUCTION, June 22-28:
There will be construction activities taking place after
duty hours in front of the Winn Army Community Hospital from 22-28 June 2015,
hours 4:30 pm - midnight. There will be
a forklift removing debris from the roof into a dumpster. Flagmen will be in place to redirect foot
traffic. Please use caution when
approaching this area. We apologize in
advance for the inconvenience. For more information, contact Shanna Dowling at
912-435-7063.
MARNE FOCUS ROAD ACCESS, June 25-July 1:
During Marne Focus supporting elements must use off post
roads to access Camp Oliver. If you have
to use a tank trail to access Camp Oliver, please use FS Road 17. Minimize all
traffic to Training Areas Echo and Foxtrot, Galahad Drop Zone, B-13 LFX and
B-18 LFX/Shoothouse during this training time period. Training Areas Echo and
Foxtrot will be in blackout drive. Vehicles should have an EXCON vehicle
placard in the windshield. For more information, contact Paula Higgins at (912)
435-8142.
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JUNE/OTHER HEADLINES
WARRANT OFFICER ASSOCIATION GOLF SCRAMBLE, Friday, (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!
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
LOW COUNTRY BREWS & BBQ BITES, Friday (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. Friday 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 Wednesday (June
17). Ticket holders will be refunded if event is cancelled. For more
information, call 912-767-4717.
NATIONAL FLIP FLOP
DAY AT CORKAN, Friday (June 19):
Celebrate National Flip Flop Day from 3-8 p.m. Friday at
Corkan Family Fun Center, building 449, with a great deal on roller skating
when you check in wearing flip flops. Don’t forget your socks. Skate for $3 per
person. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
HOLBROOK MOVIES
UNDER THE STARS, Friday (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 Friday. 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. Coming up on July 17: “Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles,” rated PG-13. For more information, call 912-767-4316.
POST-WIDE HOUSING
GARAGE SALE AT HUNTER, Saturday (June 20):
An on-post housing garage sale will be held at Hunter
from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday. Only residents of post housing are eligible
to sell. 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,
Saturday (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.
Shotgun start in the four-person format is at 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.
PARENT/CHILD FOOT
GOLF SCRAMBLE AT HUNTER, June 27:
Hunter Golf staff invites parents to bring their child
and be part of this new form of golf fun for the entire Family. Players use a
soccer ball instead of golf balls. Rules are very similar to traditional golf.
The 18-hole Parent/Child Foot Golf Scramble starts at 1 p.m. June 27. Register
by June 26. Two team divisions along
with parent (ages 7-12 and ages 13-17). For cost and more information, call
912-315-9115.
DAY OF OFFSHORE DEEP SEA FISHING WITH LEISURE TRAVEL,
June 27:
Today is the last day to register 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.
HUNTER/STEWART INDOOR POOLS TO CLOSE WHILE THERMAL COVERS
ARE 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).
STEWART/HUNTER COMMUNITY THEATER PRESENTS "JUNGLE
BOOK," July 17, 19:
Ticket sales are underway at Fort Stewart’s Leisure
Travel and Stewart Lanes Bowling Center for the Stewart/Hunter Community
Theatre’s action-packed adaptation of Kipling's classic adventure story,
"The Jungle Book." Performances, at Woodruff Theater, are scheduled
for July 17 at 6:30 p.m. and July 19 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Prices are $12 for
adults, $7 for ages 9 and under, or $30 per family of four. For more information,
call 912-767-6212.
WHITEWATER
RAFTING, KAYAKING ON LEISURE TRAVEL TRIP, July 18:
Have fun in Charlotte, N.C., kayaking, whitewater
rafting, zip lining, 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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COASTAL HAPPENINGS (Events scheduled in the local area
are considered public information, and mention of these events does not
constitute sponsorship or endorsement.)
PATRIOTIC PICNIC AND CONCERT, July 1:
Patriotic Picnic and Concert featuring the 3rd ID Band,
Wed. July 1. Picnic starts at 5:30 p.m.
the concert begins at 7 p.m. Presented
by the City of Pembroke at the First Baptist Church, 169 Church Street. Please RSVP to (912) 653-4413 or
mayor@pembrokega.net
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