TODAY/THIS WEEK
HEARING CONSERVATION HOURS CHANGE, Today:
Effective today, Hearing Conservation hours at the
Soldier Service Center will be as follows: Mondays-Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
and 1-4 p.m. (Unit testing); Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-NOON, (Unit testing); 1-3:45
p.m. (Follow-ups). There are NO LONGER WALK-IN hours available. All units
testing MUST have appointed HPO present during scheduled timeframe. For further
information, please contact the Army Hearing Program at 912-435-5590.
APPLICATIONS NEEDED FOR JOB VACANCY, through Today:
Hiring Maintenance Worker (MVO) NA-07 MWR-CYSS, Fort
Stewart Regular Part Time (20 hours) Permanent 2 Vacancies. The salary is
$11.81 to $13.77 per hour. Job
Announcements number SCNAFDW151505485RR and SCNAFDW151523761R. Closes today.
Copy of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P (Passengers) endorsement with
no restrictions must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Interested applicants may apply via www.usajobs.gov website.
ROAD CLOSURE, Tuesday:
Steele Ave between Hero Road and Hase Road on Fort
Stewart will be closed from Tuesday-Dec 26 for re-paving project. Road detour
signs will be posted for route around the construction site. Please avoid this
area during construction to avoid unnecessary delays. POC for this project is
Gary McIntyre (912-767-3305).
TASP TRAINING SCHEDULED, Tuesday & Wednesday:
Soldiers are invited to attend one of two upcoming Total
Army Sponsorship Program (TASP) training sessions-Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. at
Hunter Army Airfield, Army Community Service (ACS), building 1286, classroom
162, or Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. at the Ft. Stewart Woodruff Theater. Registration is required and can be completed
by contacting Hunter's ACS at (912) 315-6816 or Ft. Stewart's ACS at (912) 767-5058.
This training does fulfill requirements within the Marne Inspection Program
(MIP), A-16.
CARE TEAM TRAINING, Tuesday:
Join ACS Tuesday from 9-11:30 a.m. as we conduct CARE
Team Training. This training is designed
for volunteers who wish to serve on a Battalion Team. Learn how to set up a team, supply it and
understand the role you will perform.
For more information or to register, please call (912)
767-1257/4047/1597.
SIGN UP NOW FOR STORM SPOTTER CLASS, Tuesday:
The DPTMS Protection Branch will host a National Weather
Service (NWS) Storm Spotter Class, Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the SFC
Paul R. Smith Education Center Auditorium. The training will be led by Warning
Coordination Meteorologist from the Charleston NWS, Ron Morales, and will
include a brief introduction to the NWS, the different types of hazardous
weather and how to safely observe them, the types of severe weather to report,
and how to send those reports to the NWS.
No prior knowledge of weather or weather observing is necessary to
attend this training. There is no cost to attend, and is open to everyone. To sign up, email Tony Fleeger at
william.a.fleeger.civ@mail.mil or call 912-767-2583.
WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (WHCA) RECRUITING
VISIT, Wednesday-Friday:
Personnel from WHCA will be at Fort Stewart to provide
information to interested Soldiers about a possible career move to WHCA. WHCA will deliver briefs Wednesday at Moon
Theater, building from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Security personnel will be on hand at the SFC Paul R. Smith Education
Center, rooms 209, 210 and 211, Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.; Thursday and Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to conduct security interviews and credit checks for
those interested to determine if qualifications are met. Targeted MOSs for the briefing
are: 12H, 12W, 12Y, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25E, 25L, 25M, 25N, 25P, 25Q, 25R, 25S, 25T,
25U, 25V, 25W, 25X, 25Z, 35F, 35L, 35N, 35P(RU), 35Q, 35Y, 36B, 42A, 88M, 88N,
91B, 91D, 91E, 92A, 92Y, 94E, 94F, 94L, 94W, 94Z. For more information visit
the WHCA Facebook page at https://facebook.com/WHCA.Recruiting/ or contact MSG
Charles Womble, Division G-6, at 912-435-2427.
FAMILY PROGRAMS COORDINATION MEETING, Wednesday:
The meeting will be conducting in ACS, building 87,
Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. If your Directorate
assists Soldiers and Families, please consider attending the first Family
Programs Coordination Meeting. This
meeting is designed to sync our efforts to work together instead of separately
and avoid duplication of services. We
will be able to work on multiple projects, share information and provide a
quality service that works in harmony.
Call (912) 767-1257 for questions.
FALL HISTORIC CEMETERY VISIT, Wednesday:
Community members are invited to join Fort Stewart for
the Fall Historic Communities Council meeting and Cemetery visit, Wednesday. 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.
HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS, Thursday:
The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held 9 a.m.,
Thursday, building 1128. All attendees are asked to bring a unit appointment
letter stating they are the assigned fire warden for their unit/location with
building number identified. For more information please call 912-315-2009.
ROCK TALK, Thursday:
Rock Talk for Advisors. Are you an FRG Advisor? Join the ACS Staff Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1
p.m., building 87, as we host the first "Rock Talk for Advisors" This
event is designed for FRG Advisors to come together with ACS and share
practices and what is going right in Family Readiness Groups. This is a great way to return to the basics
and build relationships to assist your FRGs.
For more information or to register, please call (912)
767-1257/4047/1597.
SPECIALIZED TRANSITIONING EVENT PLANNED, Thursday:
The Soldier & Family Assistance Center is scheduled
to host Growth, Progression and Strength event from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the
Fort Stewart Education Center, building 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.
EMPLOYER DAY, Thursday:
Come out to CSX Employer Day, Thursday from 10 a.m.-1
p.m. at building 526. A representative
will conduct information session to discuss 2016 hiring requirements for
transitioning soldiers, spouses, veterans and retires. Anyone can register online by visiting
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/csx-employer-day-tickets-19059380119. For further
information, contact Leonard Sims at 912-767-7940.
ARMY EDUCATION SERVICES UNAVAILABLE, Friday:
Army Education Services will be unavailable Friday due to
the 34th Annual Commencement Exercise being held at the Main Post Chapel. If
students need assistance, they can visit
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=400 or email the Education Center at
usarmy.stewart.usag.list.dhr-education-counselor@mail.mil.
ACES COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONY, Friday:
The Army Continuing Education System (ACES) 34th Annual
College Graduation will be Friday, 2 P.M., at the Main Post Chapel. For more
Information, contact the Fort Stewart Education Center at (912) 767-8331.
EXCHANGE FREE ADVANCE SCREENING, Saturday:
Come out and enjoy the19th Appreciation Free Screening
this year of "The 33", Saturday at 3 p.m. at Woodruff Theater. For
more information, call 912-876-4698.
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NOVEMBER/OTHER BRIEFS
STEWART COMMISSARY VETERAN'S DAY HOURS, Nov. 11:
The Fort Stewart commissary will be open for business on
Veteran's Day, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store will be closed during
"Early Bird Hours" on that day honoring American veterans. The Fort
Stewart Commissary is working hard to bring the commissary benefit to their
customers with great savings on name-brand products, Bakery, Deli, Fresh
Sandwiches To Go, Hot Foods Department, Rotisserie Chicken and Sushi. If you
have any questions, then please contact Priscilla Echols, 912-767-2076.
VETERANS DAY FREE MEALS/DISCOUNTS, Nov. 11:
Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many
restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with
discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering veterans a free meal or
discount, the military community gives a collective thanks. Most companies
require some form of military ID, such as a Military ID Card
(active/reserve/retired), VA ID card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement
(LES), Driver's License with Veterans Designation, Photograph in uniform,
wearing your uniform (if your service permits), Veterans Organization Card
(e.g., American Legion and VFW), DD214, discharge paperwork, or other form of
identification. Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.
Always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the
companies are franchises and may have different policies. Listed are just a few
who have indicated participation:
Applebee’s – free meal, Nov. 11; Bob Evans, Nov. 11, Free
All you can eat hotcakes; Carraba’s, Monday Nov. 9 – Sunday Nov. 15, Free
appetizer of your choice for active duty servicemembers and veterans'; Chili’s
– Free meal, Nov. 11; Golden Corral – Free meal, Nov. 11, (5pm – 9pm).
ACS RESILIENCY TRAINING, Nov. 12:
Join the ACS Resiliency Trainers as we conduct Real Time
Resiliency, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.-Noon, building 87. Learn the skill of shutting
down counterproductive thinking to enable greater concentration and focus on
the task at hand. For more information
or to register, please call (912) 767-1257/4047/1597.
FIELD SANITATION TEAM TRAINING, Nov. 16-20:
Field Sanitation Team training will take place Nov.
16-20. 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 only 48 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.
OPEN SEASON HEALTH BENEFITS FAIR, Nov. 17 & 18:
The Fort Stewart Health Benefits Fair is scheduled for
Nov. 17 and 18 November, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Patriot Auditorium at Winn
Army Community Hospital. Vendor
representatives will offer information on health, vision, and dental insurance
programs to our civilian employees. For
further information contact Kaskha Anthony at 912-767-8358 or locate the
programs at http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/rates/index.asp.
FORT STEWART NOVEMBER DINING FACILITY SCHEDULE:
Legion (building 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Thunder Café
(building 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), and Spartan (building 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 Nov. 7-9, 11, 27 the
weekend designated DFAC begins with supper on Nov. 6, 10, and 26). Spartan DFAC will close after the lunch meal
on Nov. 6 and will reopen Nov. 10 with the breakfast meal. Dining Facility information can be found on
the Team Stewart webpage at: http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC.
The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and
Family Members to dine with us. For questions please contact 767-8761 or call
the 24-hour DFAC hotline at 912-767-4991.
FS NOVEMBER 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 Nov. 6 and will reopen on Nov. 10
with the breakfast meal. Designated
Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the
training holiday on Nov. 7-9, 11, and 27 the weekend designated DFAC begins
with supper on Nov. 6, 10, and 26).
Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
FS NOVEMBER 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.; 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 NOVEMBER CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING
HOURS:
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.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 ACS PLAY MORNING SCHEDULE:
Fort Stewart New Parent Support Play Morning held at the
Youth Sports and Fitness Center from 10:30 am to noon on Thursdays will be held
on the following dates for the month of November 2015 and December 2015.
November dates are: 5 and 12. December dates are 3 and 10. Hunter Army Airfield
New Parent Support Play Morning held at the Building 8805 from 10:30 am to noon
on Tuesdays will be held on the following dates for the month of November: 3
and 10; and for December: 8 and 15. For more information call Family Advocacy
at 912-767-2882.
SAVE THE DATE "FAREWELL MICHAEL BIERING-DEPUTY
GARRISON COMMANDER", Dec. 10:
Mark your calendar now for the departure farewell soiree
to Deputy Garrison Commander, Michael Biering, 11:30 a.m., Dec. 10 at Club
Stewart Ballroom. Advance tickets required. Menu includes Applewood pulled
pork, chicken, coleslaw, and more. For more information, contact 912-767-3695.
AFAP SUBMISSIONS:
Do you have an issue that you feel needs addressed? Do you have a potential solution? Please consider submitting an Army Family
Action Plan (AFAP) issue. Your
submission must be a Global issue that effects the entire Army. You can submit issues on-line at the ACS
portion of the Team Stewart website or look for submission boxes through-out
the Installation. All submissions must be received prior to Thanksgiving to
ensure it is processed. For more details
or questions, please call FS (912) 767-3863.
COMPUTER SERVICE/SUPPORT REQUESTS:
Computer users who require service and support, contact
the Army Enterprise Service Desk-West (AESD-W). It is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. You can reach the AESD at the following number: 1-866-335-ARMY
(2769).Ensure that you check some simple basic items before you
call such as: Power cord, LAN cable, printer cartridge and reboot the computer.
Make the call or if you are inclined you can login to the Remedy Service
Request Management (SRM) Page located at https://www.itsm.army.mil. Login and then
"Request Entry". Make sure you write down your Service Ticket Number.
POC for this information is the Ft. Stewart Network Enterprise Center,
912-767-8009.
WHY PARTNER WITH THE EXCHANGE?:
Why Partner with the Exchange Services, Concession, and
Vending? No utility charges! Monthly fee based on sales! Variety of space and
merchandising setups! No common area maintenance fee and one stop shopping
experience! For more information, contact our Services Office at 912-876-2851.
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FMWR BRIEFS
DIVE-IN MOVIE AT TOMINAC INDOOR POOL, Friday:
Bring the Family and watch “Big Hero 6” starting at 6
p.m., Friday at Tominac Indoor Pool. Floats are allowed for this event. The
movie is rated PG. There is no charge. For more information, call 912-315-5078.
‘FALL IN LOVE WITH HUNTER GOLF COURSE’ SPECIAL RATES,
Starting Nov. 13:
There have been a number of major renovations at Hunter
Golf Course – re-grassing, bunker repairs, air circulation and sunlight
improvements – and you’re invited to fall in love all over again with the
course. Starting at 7:30 a.m. Friday,
Nov. 13, we’re offering special rates on greens and golf cart fees to welcome
you back. Want to know more? Call us at 912-315-9115.
DISC GOLF AT NEWMAN FITNESS CENTER:
A nine-hole Disc Golf Course has been laid out on the
grounds of Newman Fitness Center at Fort Stewart. Players can choose between
layouts of 3,178 yards (par 30) or 2,542 yards (par 28). There’s no charge.
Players can check out equipment at the Newman front desk or bring their own.
For more information, call 912-767-3031.
LONG RANGE TURKEY SHOOT AT FORT STEWART, Nov. 14:
Put your shooting skills to the test, and you might take
home a turkey from the Long Range Turkey Shoot Nov. 14.The Turkey Shoot will be held concurrently with the Long
Range Shooting that day from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Red Cloud Echo Range at
Stewart. Cost for the Long Range Shoot is $15. Cost for the Turkey Shoot is $3
per try. This rifles only event is open
to all registered Stewart/Hunter weapon owners. All caliber rifles permitted.
In the Turkey Shoot, contestants in groups of five will shoot at a paper target
from 300 yards, and the one closest to the center wins in each round until all
the turkeys are gone.
TICKETS AND TRANSPORTATION TO DISNEY ON ICE SHOW AVAILABLE
AT LEISURE TRAVEL:
Tickets and transportation for the 11 a.m. Nov. 14 Disney
on Ice Let’s Celebrate show at Savannah Civic Center are available at
Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices. The price for tickets and transportation
is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Ages 2 and above must have a ticket for
admission. The price for tickets only is $17 per person. All tickets will be at
will call the day of the show. The final day to sign up for transportation and
tickets is Nov. 2. For more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart or
912-315-3674 at Hunter.
50 BIRD SKEET TRAP & 5 STAND SHOOT AT HUNTER, Nov.
21:
A 50-Bird Skeet Trap & 5 Stand Shoot will be held
from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Hunter Skeet/Trap Range. Registration
accepted until Nov. 19. Sign-up sheet is at the range. The cost is $25 for one
event, $40 for two and $50 for all three. For more information, call
912-315-9554/9354/9250.
MARNE BOWLING CENTER TURKEY SHOOT:
Bowl two consecutive strikes during normal business hours
at Marne Bowling Center from now through Nov. 25 and you will win a frozen
turkey. The cost is $1 per person. Strikes must be verified by a member of the
Marne Bowling Center staff. Participants cannot win more than two turkeys
during the promotion. For more information, call 912-767-4866.
THUNDER RUN SCHEDULE WILL CHANGE, DEC. 1:
Beginning Dec. 1, Thunder Run restaurant at Club Stewart
will be closed for lunch on Mondays. Hours of operation Tuesday through Friday
will continue to be 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. For more information, call
912-767-4717.
SIGN UP FOR FINAL MANAGED DEER/HOG HUNT AT FORT
STEWART:
Registration is being accepted from Active Duty Soldiers
and Retirees for Outdoor Recreation’s final managed deer/hog hunt this year at
Fort Stewart. The third and final hunt, in the Bravo Area, will be held Dec.
19. Sign up at the Stewart or Hunter Pass and Permit offices before the
selection drawing on Dec. 8. There are
45 slots for active duty soldiers and five slots for retirees. 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).
MEINHARDT VINEYARDS & WINERY TRIP, Jan. 30:
Visit the Meinhardt Vineyards & Winery in Statesboro,
Ga., with Leisure Travel at 3 p.m. Jan. 30 for a tour and tasting. Adults only.
The cost is $25 per person. Later that evening, join the group for dinner (at
your own expense). Registration will continue until Jan. 25. For more
information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart or 912-315-3674 at Hunter. For more
information, call 912-435-8061 or 912-767-4316.
FUN IN THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS TRIP, Feb. 12-14, 2016:
Registration ongoing until Jan. 25 for the Leisure Travel
trip to Gatlinburg Tenn. Skiing,
snowboarding, tubing and ice skating are all available at the Ober Gatlinburg
Ski Resort. Cost of $450 for 1-4 persons includes hotel and transportation.
Additional $50 charge for fifth person. Price does not cover ski and snow board
rentals, but Military discounts are given. 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.)
HERITAGE GOLF COLLECTION SUPPORT OUR TROOPS EVENTS,
Friday-Nov. 14:
You're invited to any and all of the events listed. Play
any of the seven golf courses in the Heritage Golf Collection, Active Duty
Military with ID: Free; veterans, $29; Tennis, One free hour for Active Duty
and Veterans; Friday, Birdies for the Brave Golf Tournament, Shotgun start at
Noon, hiltonheadgolf.net/BirdiesfortheBrave; Saturday, Tennis Thanks the
Troops, Drill Clinic, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., hiltonheadgolf.net/Serve;
Sunday, Oyster Roast & Live Music at Oyster Reef; Nov. 11, Salute to
Military Open House at Port Royal Golf Club, Active Duty complimentary; and
Nov. 14, Run for the Brave 5K - Palmetto Hall, 8 a.m., hiltonheadgolf.net/Run.
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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.
