Monday, October 5, 2015

Marne Message for Monday, October 5, 2015



TODAY/THIS WEEK

 

FACEBOOK TOWNHALL, Today:
Looking forward to seeing you here on Facebook, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., today for our town hall. We'll have Fort Stewart/Hunter FMWR, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Housing Services Office, Directorate of Emergency Services (FSGA), Fort Stewart Commissary, Winn Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart DENTAC, Army Community Service, Ft. Stewart/Hunter AAF, Hunter Army Airfield and others online live to answer your questions. For more information, call 912-435-9879.

FAMILY READINESS LIAISON TRAINING SCHEDULED, Tuesday & Wednesday: 
Our next training event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bldg. 87. Call 912-767-1257/4047 to register or online at Team Stewart website. The FRL Program has been established at the brigade level and below as an additional duty responsibility of a selected Soldier. This duty is not one to take lightly as it assists the Commander in maintaining an effective and responsive Soldier and Family Readiness Program.

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD RANGE CHECK FIRE, Tuesday:
There will be a "Check Fire" of all HAAF Range Facilities, Tuesday, from 9:45 a.m. - noon in support of the 3MP Group building dedication. For more information, contact PAULA L. HIGGINS, RANGE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN, (912) 435-8142, or EMAIL:  paula.l.higgins.civ@mail.mil.


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OCTOBER/OTHER BRIEFS

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, October 2015:
Army leaders at all levels will emphasize the positive impact of Army Values on relationships as they join the nation in observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence awareness campaigns will bring awareness to an issue which undermines the Army Values and has the potential to end careers -- and even lives. This year’s Department of Defense theme is “It starts with respect: Live by core values to keep your relationship healthy and strong.”  Programs are designed to promote awareness, encourage reporting, provide safety for victims and ensure treatment or administrative action for offenders. The Army Victim Advocacy Program, a program within U.S. Installation Management Command, provides prevention, education and intervention services for victims. For more information about victim advocacy services available at your installation, contact your local Army Community Service center. For immediate assistance, call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Oct. 13:

This FREE class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot Auditorium from 1-2 p.m. 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. 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). For more information, call 912-435-5087.

STEWART DRIVE-THRU FLU, Oct. 14 & 15:
The 8th Annual Fort Stewart Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is scheduled for Oct. 14-15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., both days in the Winn Army Community Hospital overflow parking lot, which is located next to the Bennett Sports Complex at the corner of 6th Street and Harmon Ave on Fort Stewart. In the event of inclement weather, the Flu Drive-Thru will be rescheduled to October 21-22. For more information, call 912-435-6662.

DHR TEMPORARY CLOSURE, Oct. 15:
All DHR facilities at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will be closed for Organization Day activities, Oct. 15.  Facilities affected at Fort Stewart include DHR offices in buildings 253, 100, 161, 418, 201, 621 and 526.   Hunter Army Airfield facilities include DHR offices in buildings 1212, 1286, 1290, and 1289.   All DHR services will resume regular business hours on Oct. 16. For more information, call 912-767-1404.

RESILIENCY SKILLS EXERCISE OFFERED, October 15: 
Join the Army Community Service Resiliency Trainers from 9:00 a.m. until noon at Fort Stewart ACS building 87 as we conduct “Put it in Perspective” and Mental Games. When you attend these events, you learn valuable skills to make the chain of resilient people stronger. Call 912-767-1257 to register or online at the Team Stewart website.

FIELD SANITATION TEAM TRAINING PLANNED, October 19-23:
This 40 hour training course will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hunter Army Airfield Education Center, room 18.  You MUST register for the course in order to attend.  There are only 30 available slots, so register today.  To register or for more information, call 912-435-7354 or e-mail: usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil.

PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL FALL CLEAN UP, October 21-23:
Collection stations will be on hand to dispose of small scrap metal items, electronics, hazardous waste and more. Bring your items to Hunter Army Airfield October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Duncan Drive and Billy Mitchell Blvd. Fort Stewart will host a collection station October 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to Bennett Sports Complex on Harmon Ave. For more information about the Recycling “Drive-Thru,” contact 912-767-6573/1234.

FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Oct. 26:
This FREE class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. 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 Oct. 22. 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). For more information, call 912-435-5087.

SCHEDULED ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT & ASSISTANCE INSPECTION, Oct. 26-30:
An Environmental Performance Assessment & Assistance System (EPAAS) inspection will be conducted from Oct. 26-30. The objective of the EPAAS is to identify non-compliance with environmental regulations and non-conformance with the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) 14001 standard used for our Sustainability Management System (SMS). Please remember: The FS/HAAF Sustainability Policy is R-O-C-K: Each letter in the word ROCK is an established commitment to sustaining the mission of the Installation without compromising the quality of life for military Families or the environment. ROCK stands for Resources, Optimize, Compliance, and Keep improving. For more information and to ensure you are prepared if approached by an EPAAS assessor, please view the SMS Awareness Video on the FS/HAAF intranet at http://stewdpwa401/smsquiz or call 912-767-2010.

FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Oct. 27:
This FREE class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot Auditorium from 1-2 p.m. 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 Oct. 22.  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). For more information, call 912-435-5087.

STEWART TRUNK TREAT EVENT, Oct. 29:
Put on your most creative spooky costume, bring your treat bags and join in for a good time. Each decorated car will have a trunk full of surprises just waiting for the ghouls and goblins to stop by from 6-8 p.m. at Donovan Field on Fort Stewart. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase. For more information, contact your unit/FRG.

FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, October: 
The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us at Legion building 207,660 Harmon Ave, Thunder Café, building 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street, and Spartan Bldg. 8439, Vanguard Road. The DFACs will be open for weekday breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, Monday through Friday. Weekend/holiday hours begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday, the weekend designated DFAC begins with supper on Thursday). The Spartan DFAC will close after the lunch meal on Thursday and will reopen with the breakfast meal on Oct. 13. Dining Facility information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage at: http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC. For questions please contact 912-767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at 912-767-4991.
 
STEWART WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC:
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are Legion and Spartan DFACs.  Spartan DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal on Thursday and will reopen with the breakfast meal Oct. 13. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with the supper meal on Friday; the weekend designated DFAC begins with supper Thursday. Hours of operation are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.

STEWART 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 6-8:00 a.m.; Thunder Café 5-6:30 a.m.; and Spartan 7:30-9:00 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, October:
HAAF Consolidated DFAC building 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.-1:00 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Weekend and Holiday Meal Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.

FALL HISTORIC CEMETERY VISIT, Nov. 4:
Community members are invited to join Fort Stewart for the Fall Historic Communities Council meeting and Cemetery visit, Nov. 4. We will visit the former community of Willie, Georgia and stop at Willie Crossroads, Warnell, Gaulden, and Bethany Cemeteries. Attendees will also be afforded an opportunity to dine at an installation Dining Facility.  The lunch costs CASH ONLY WITH EXACT CHANGE - $5.55. If you have any questions or concerns, or to reserve a space, please call Pat Young, (912) 435-9872 or email Patrick.young@us.army.mil.   

SPECIALIZED TRANSITIONING EVENT PLANNED, Nov. 5:
The Soldier & Family Assistance Center is scheduled to host Growth, Progression and Strength event from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Fort Stewart Education Center, building  Bldg. 100. The target audience for the event includes Warrior Transition Battalion Soldiers, their family members and caregivers. The event is designed to provide resources for soldiers who are transitioning in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System. For more information, contact Ibek Rodriguez at 912-435-9546.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER WITH CID?:
Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) is currently accepting applications for CID Special Agents. For more information, visit https://youtu.be/FQaYto5FKMY.

TRICARE BENEFICIARIES URGED NOT TO USE MEDICAL FACILITIES, Ongoing:
Beneficiaries should be advised to not utilize urgent care facilities that require you to pay up front, and do not accept ANY medical insurances. Some facilities will advise you to pay all charges out of pocket, and will encourage you to fill out claims forms for YOU to file with your insurance company. Beneficiaries that utilize these facilities should expect to be responsible for total charges paid out of pocket for all services rendered. Charges are NOT reimbursable by TRICARE, so reimbursement will not get processed even with a referral. The following facilities are examples of those that are Non-Authorized: Urgent Care 24/7, Ready Care and Primary Care 24/7. Some of the Facilities are located in Historic Savannah, Midtown, Tybee, WhiteMarsh, and Pooler. For further information, please contact the Health Benefits Branch 912-435-6716, or TACH Health Benefits POC # 315-3646 HAAF.

UPDATE MISSING DEERS INFORMATION, Ongoing:

The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) has mailed letters to sponsors and families informing them DEERS is missing or has incorrect information (e.g. SSNs missing, names and birth dates in Social Security). For tax year 2015, DMDC will report minimum essential coverage (MEC) status to the IRS. Sponsors must ensure EACH family member's DEERS information is correct, with a valid SSN. To get help, beneficiaries should visit an ID-card office or email or call the DMDC Support Office (dodhra.dodc-mb.dmdc.mbx.webmaster@mail.mil or 1-800-538-9552 (TTY/TDD: 1-866-363-2883).

CHECK YOUR LES FOR ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, Ongoing:
Effective January 2016, Federal Agencies will be required to furnish annual reporting requirements to each full-time employee, as defined under the Affordable Care Act. This form will provide information on their Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) enrollment in the prior year.  DFAS will provide this form to employees via MyPay or by mail, if elected. Employees are required to submit this document when they file federal taxes annually.

TOTAL ARMY SPONSORSHIP TRAINING AVAILABLE, Ongoing:
The Total Army Sponsorship Program is designed to integrate single and married Service Members and their Families, as well as civilians, into the military unit and community. Training is available to Active Army, the Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, and Department of the Army and non-Department of the Army civilian employees. To schedule Sponsorship Training for ten or more within your unit at Stewart or Hunter, please contact (912) 767-5058.

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.

IMCOM COLLEGE, ongoing:
The U.S. Army Installation Management Command is restructuring its internal educational system. A big step forward in the transformation is renaming the command’s existing educational institution to the College of Installation Management. The college will be comprised of three schools: the School of Installation Management, the School for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and the School for Service Culture. Courses offered in these schools are for appropriated and non-appropriated fund IMCOM employees. Military employees outside of IMCOM may enroll in select classes on a space-available basis at http://www.imcomacademy.com. Students can receive continuing education units from many of the courses offered and use them towards professional licenses, certifications, and advanced education course credit. Many courses are also recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education. For more information about the College of Installation Management, visit http://www.imcomacademy.com/ima/ or call 210-466-1050.

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FMWR BRIEFS



STEWART/HUNTER BINGO CLOSED TODAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY:
Stewart and Hunter Bingo will be closed today, Thursday and Friday for building renovations. They will reopen Saturday at 1 p.m. for a Mini Super Bingo event.  Customers are reminded that Electronic Bingo is available at Marne Lanes. For more information, call 912-767-4200 (Stewart) or 912-315-4606 (Hunter).

CHECK OUT THE NEW STEWART/HUNTER FAMILY AND MWR WEB SITE:
Stewart/Hunter’s Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation has merged its Web site with the Army MWR enterprise web system. At www.stewarthuntermwr.com, our customers can click on “Stewart” or “Hunter” to learn about all the events and programs being offered by MWR.   

KAYAK FLOAT TRIP, Saturday:
Enjoy the great outdoors on a Leisure Travel Kayak Float Trip starting at 9 a.m. Saturday on a Coastal Georgia waterway. The cost is just $20 per person and includes transportation to the trip’s start and end point. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Paddlers must be at least 12 years old. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch. Register online at WebTrac or at Outdoor Recreation Equipment Checkout (912-435-8205), building 8325 at Holbrook Pond, by Oct. 8. For more information, call 912-767-4316.

IRONMAN SHOOT AT HUNTER SKEET/TRAP RANGE, Saturday:
Participants in the Ironman Shoot, scheduled Saturday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Hunter Skeet/Trap Range, will compete in one round of skeet, one round of trap, and one round of 5-stand. Sign-up sheet is at the range. The cost is $35 per person before Oct. 9, and $45 after that. Lunch is provided. For more information, call 912-315-9554.

FREE BOWLING FOR E1-E4 TUESDAYS AT MARNE BOWLING CENTER, Starting Oct. 13:
Military members who hold the rank of E1 to E4 get free bowling and shoe rental from 3 p.m. until closing Tuesdays beginning Oct. 13 at Marne Bowling Center. (Participants must be in uniform or show ID.) For more information, call 912-767-4866.

ADULT DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT AT STEWART, Oct. 16-17:
A round robin dodgeball tournament will be held at Bennett Sports Complex, building 471, on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17. Open to Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees, National Guard, and DOD Civilians who are 18 years or older. The cost to enter is $155 per team. Maximum number of team members is 10. Sign-up now through Oct. 9 at Bennett Sports Complex. Games will be played at Bennett’s Sports Complex. Teams will be 6-on- 6 players. Trophies will be presented to the first- and second-place teams as well as individual trophies for the first-place team members. For more information, call 912-767-8238.

LONG RANGE SHOOTING, Oct. 17:
Opportunity for Soldiers, Retirees, Army Civilians, and civilian guests to site in large caliber weapons from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Red Cloud Range Complex- Echo (off GA Hwy 119 North). Bring your rifles or muzzle loaders of any caliber. No pistols or shotguns. Targets at 100-500 meters (paper) and 750-1,000 meters (steel). Cost is $15 per two-hour block/person. For more information, call 912-435-8061 or 912-767-4316.

DESTINATION UNKNOWN TRIP, Oct. 17
Register by Oct. 14 for this destination unknown trip to Jacksonville, Fla., at 4 p.m. Oct. 17.  What we are going to visit this time? Here’s a hint: don't fear the animals, but there are other creatures lurking.      The cost is $20 for adults and $18 for children ages 4-12. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart), or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).

SIGN UP FOR MANAGED HUNTS AT FORT STEWART, Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Dec. 19:
Active Duty Soldiers and Retirees who love to hunt can sign up now for one of three Outdoor Recreation managed hunts at Fort Stewart this season. Sign up at the Stewart or Hunter Pass and Permit offices. The Oct. 24 hunt will be held in Red Cloud Complex and the deadline for registration is Oct. 12. The second hunt will be Nov. 7 in the Delta Area and the registration deadline is Oct. 26. The third hunt will be in the Bravo Area Dec. 19, with a selection drawing on Dec. 8. There will be 45 slots for active duty soldiers and five slots for retirees. You can put your name in for all hunts, but you can only go on one hunt in a year. A $25 fee per hunter is payable upon selection. For more information, call either of the Pass and Permit offices. The telephone numbers are 912-435-8061 (Stewart) and 912-315-5163 (Hunter).

CROSSFIT FORT STEWART WARRIOR CHALLENGE 2015 REGISTRATION:    
Registration is under way for the CrossFit Fort Stewart Warrior Challenge, scheduled Oct. 24 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Caro Fitness Center, building 708. The cost is $30 per person through Oct. 15 and $35 per person from Oct. 16-22. Soldiers, Family Members and Army Civilians and those in the surrounding CrossFit Community are invited to compete. Register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Stewartrectrac.html. Contestants in eight divisions must complete three high-intensity, varied, functional movement workouts. Divisions are Men 40 & under (RX); Women 40 & under (RX); Men 40 & under (Scaled); Women 40 & under (Scaled); Men’s Masters 41-49; Women’s Masters 41-49; Men’s Masters 50 & Over; and Women’s Masters 50 & Over. For more information, call 912-767-4763.

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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.)



MUSICAL, Oct. 16 & 17:
The Great American Trailer Park Musical is scheduled for the Hinesville Performing Arts Center, Oct. 16 & 17, beginning at 8 p.m. More information and tickets available by calling 912-656-1598.

BOOK SIGNING BY THOR, Nov. 5:
Brad Thor, a member of a Red Cell Unit in the Department of Homeland Security shares his most thrilling moments, 6 p.m., Nov. 5 at the Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton Street in Savannah. Regular admission $15; $10 military discount. Tickets available by calling 912-525-5050.

DISCOUNTED ENTRY TO PGA TOUR EVENT MCGLADREY CLASSIC, Nov. 16-22:
The McGladrey Classic is coming to Sea Island Golf Club. As part of Birdies for the Brave, the McGladrey Classic, Nov. 16-22, offers active, reserve, and retired military up to two complimentary tickets to each round of the tournament and access to the Military Outpost with complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages near the 9th Green.  Military vets can get up to two discounted tickets for $25 each.  To reserve tickets registration is required at https://birdiesforthebrave.sheerid.com/McGladreyClassic2015/.
VOLUNTEER AT MCGLADREY CLASSIC, Nov. 18-22:
Volunteers are also needed inside the ropes for the McGladrey Classic from Nov. 18-22.  The tournament has grown to involve both Sea Island Golf Club courses and volunteer Marshalls and Standard Bearers are needed on the Plantation Course Wed. through Friday. Fill in volunteer Marshalls will be needed Sat. and Sunday on the Championship Seaside Course.  Please go to http://www.mcgladreyclassic.com/volunteers/volunteer-registration/   for more information and to register to volunteer.   If you have any questions, contact James Stevens, Tournament Manager, at 912-634-3272.

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ADMIN NOTES



MARNE MESSAGE WEEKEND EDITION:
This message is a weekly publication posted to email each Thursday and will highlight events for the immediate 5 days only. 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.

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.