TODAY/THIS WEEK
SAFETY GRAM: New Year's Eve Safety Tips: It's New Year's again. Here are some safety
tips to make sure you can stay safe as you ring in 2016. Whether your 2015 was a good or a bad year,
you’ll most likely want to send it off with a bang this New Year’s Eve. While
it’s no secret that many will enjoy a few drinks and party well before and
after the big countdown to 2016, there’s no point in starting off the New Year
with regrets. To help avoid that, there are six safety tips to ensure your
celebration doesn’t go awry. The Safety Flyer can be found at:
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=409&p=0
TOW TO GO:
Celebrate Responsibly!
Don't Drink and Drive during the holidays. Call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246, for
a free ride home if you drink too much.
Confidential local ride within a 10-mile radius to a safe location
Service is provided in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Free and available to
both AAA members and non-members. The AAA tow truck takes the vehicle and the
driver home. For More Information Go to:
http://autoclubsouth.aaa.com/safety/tow_to_go.aspx
HASE ROAD CLOSURE, begins Jan. 4:
Beginning Jan. 4, the intersection of Hase Road and
McNeely Avenue will be closed for approx. 120 days to construct new traffic
circle. Message boards and detour signs will be placed to direct traffic around
the construction area, please avoid this area during construction to avoid
traffic congestion. POC for this project is Gary McIntyre, 912-767-3305.
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BRIEFS
SFL-TAP HOURS HOLIDAY HOURS:
The Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program
Centers at Fort Stewart/Hunter will be open for service during normal business
hours. Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. For more information call (912) 767-2234.
RECYCLE YOUR LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE, through Jan. 8:
In support of its annual Bring One for the Chipper
campaign, Keep Fort Stewart-HAAF will be collecting live Christmas Trees from
Dec. 26-Jan. 8. Collection bins will be located in the PX parking lots on Fort
Stewart and HAAF. The trees will be used either as fish and wildlife habitats
throughout the Installation or will be mulched for use at the Fort Stewart
Central Energy Plant. For more information, please call 912-767-6573/2188.
FRG BROWNBAG, Jan. 8:
Join ACS as we kick off our FRG Brownbag events Jan. 8
from 10 a.m.- Noon, building 87. FRG
Leaders, Volunteers, Advisors and Family Readiness Liaisons are all invited to
attend. This ACS Best Practice is a way
for our FRG's to share information, best practices and meet new people. Call FS (912) 767-1257/4047/1597 to register
or register on the Team Stewart Website, ACS Page.
POLICE ADMIN RECORDS CLOSED, Jan. 14:
Police Admin (Records Section) closed for Mandatory
Training, Thursday Jan. 14. POC Mascelia C. Delp, Lead Police Services Clerk,
Law Enforcement Branch, mascelia.c.delp.civ@mail.mil, 912-767-8484/8496
GET READY FOR MARNE TAX CENTER OPENING, Jan. 25:
The Marne Tax Center opens Jan. 25 at both Fort Stewart
and Hunter Army Airfield. The Stewart location is 2233 Gulick Ave. (building
816) near Gate #5 (follow the signs around post). The HAAF location is 638
Horace Emmet Wilson Blvd., building 1211 (Legal Assistance Building). The Marne
Tax Center offers FREE tax preparation services for active duty Soldiers,
retired from active duty, and their eligible Family Members. Plan on using the
Marne Tax Center to file your taxes this year! The phone numbers will be as
follows: FSGA - (912) 767-1040/HAAF - (912) 315-3675.
FIELD SANITATION TEAM TRAINING, January 25-29:
Field Sanitation Team training will be taking place
January 25-29. 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.
STEWART TRANSITION SUMMIT, Jan. 26-27:
The Fort Stewart Transition Summit Empowering the
Military Community-Enhancing Veterans Competitiveness will be held Jan. 26-27
at Club Stewart, 1020 Hero Road, on Fort Stewart. On Jan. 26 at 2:30 p.m.,
there will be a Keynote, Interactive Forum and Panel Discussion for Employers
and Senior Leaders; 4 p.m., Networking Reception for Employers, Job Seekers and
Senior Leaders. On Jan. 27 at 9:30
a.m., Employment Panels and Workshop for Job Seekers; 1 p.m., Hiring Fair. For registration questions please contact
hiringourheroes@uschamber.com or call 202-463-5807.
COMMISSARY ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS, through
Feb. 12:
The Scholarships for Military Children Program will be
accepting applications from eligible students through Feb. 12 at the Fort
Stewart Commissary. At least one
scholarship will be awarded at every commissary location where qualified
applications are received. Additional recipients will be selected based on a
prorated basis, so more scholarships will be awarded at those commissaries with
larger applicant numbers. To download the application or to read more
information for qualifications, visit: http://www.militaryscholar.org. If you
have any questions, then please contact Priscilla Echols, 912-767-2076.
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FMWR BRIEFS
WALT DISNEY WORLD MILITARY SALUTE TICKETS AVAILABLE
STARTING JAN. 3:
Walt Disney World Military Salute 2016 tickets will
become available Jan. 3, 2016 at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices. They
can be used until Dec. 19, 2016. The price for a four-day Military ticket with
the Park Hopper Option for themselves and up to five family members or friends
is $196 each. Purchasers can add the Water Park Fun & More option for $34
each. Active and retired U.S. Military, including members of the Coast Guard,
National Guard and Reservists are eligible for the Military Salute tickets.
Patrons are asked to check blackout dates before planning Disney vacations.
Hours for the Stewart office (912-767-2841), located in PX Furniture Mall
Complex, are 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Hours for the Hunter office
(912-315-3674), located in Hunter PX Exchange, are 9:30.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
AEROBIC-THON & WELLNESS FAIR AT STEWART, Jan. 9:
Sample various aerobic style classes during the
Aerobic-Thon & Wellness Fair starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 9 at Newman Fitness
Center. Demonstrations include kick-boxing, step, Zumba, line-dancing, Pilates
and much more. The health fair features fitness assessments including body fat
measurement, nutritional information, health screenings and more. For more
information, call 912-767-3031.
DANCE FITNESS PARTY & MINI-HEALTH FAIR AT HUNTER,
Jan. 23:
Join us from 10 a.m. –1 p.m. Jan. 23 at Tominac Fitness
Center for a Dance Fitness Party & Mini-Health Fair featuring group fitness
classes, Zumba and Bounce. Health assessments, nutritional information and
screenings offered at no charge. For more information, call 912-315-5078.
DIVE IN MOVIE AT HUNTER, Jan. 29:
See "Inside Out", a Disney PIXAR animated
movie, rated PG, while swimming or floating in the Tominac Fitness Center
Indoor Pool from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 29. There’s no charge. For more information,
call 912-315-5078.
RUN TO BRUNCH 5K, Jan. 30:
Register by Jan. 28 for the untimed Run to Brunch 5K
Walk/Run from 9 a.m. until noon Jan. 30, beginning at the Club Stewart Parking
Lot. The event is geared toward all ages and fitness levels and ends in a
brunch. Each registered participant receives a race bib, event shirt and one
brunch buffet ticket. Regular registration is $30. The cost of registration is
$40 on Jan. 29 and the day of the event. For more information, call
912-767-2515.
FORT STEWART/HUNTER AAF CRUISE 2, Oct. 30 – Nov. 6, 2016:
Register by Jan. 12 for this 7-Day Western Bahamas cruise
leaving from Port Canaveral. Cost is $547.74 per person (inside rooms), $637.74
(ocean view rooms), and $807.74 (balcony). First deposit $25 per person,
non-refundable due by Jan. 12. Second deposit of $250 due June 1 and final
payment due Aug. 12, 2016. Price does not include transportation to port or
gratuity. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674
(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.)
SAVANNAH THEATER 'TICKETS FOR TROOPS', ongoing:
With the help of the patrons of the Savannah Theatre, our
goal is to provide a free night of entertainment for every active military
family. If you are active military or a dependent of someone who is, a ticket
to one of our great shows has already been purchased for you. Just show your
active military I.D. to the box office to redeem your ticket. Call the box
office at (912) 233-7764 for more details. Thank you for your service, we hope
to see you at the Historic Savannah Theatre!
For more information, visit
http://www.savannahtheatre.com/tickets-for-troops/.
BASKETBALL MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY, Jan. 23:
Join the Armstrong State Pirates for Military Appreciation
Day, Jan. 23. To show support, all tickets will be reduced to $1.00. Special
military shirts will be given out to the first 500 fans in attendance. For
information about the game and how to get free military tickets, visit
www.armstrongpirates.com.
ADAPTIVE GOLF EXPERIENCE, 3rd Saturday of each month:
Encouraging individuals with disabilities or challenges
due to stroke, spine injury, TBI, neurological conditions, amputation and more
to learn and play golf. Clinics held the 3rd Saturday of each month, 9-11 a.m.
at the Legends on Parris Island. Free and open to civilians, veterans and
active military. To register or for more information, contact Andy at (843)
228-2240 or email hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org, or contact Steve at (843) 522-5850 or
email sgiammona@bmhsc.org.
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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.
