FS COMMISSARY OPEN TODAY:
In observance of the holiday, the Fort Stewart Commissary is
open today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and CLOSED Friday. The Fort Stewart
Commissary will hold normal hours of operation for the remainder of the holiday
week as we continue to deliver a vital benefit of the military pay system that
sells grocery items at cost while enhancing quality of life and readiness for
our patrons. If you have any questions, then please contact the store at
912-767-2076.
SANTA VISITS FORT STEWART COMMISSARY, Today:
Join us for a special holiday event with Santa at the Fort
Stewart Commissary today starting at 1 p.m. In addition to the store being open
Monday for our valued shoppers, children will have a chance to have their
photos taken with Santa. At the Fort Stewart Commissary, we have passion for
what we do, to support our military community in what they do. If you have any
questions, then please contact Priscilla Echols, 912-767-2076.
WINN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, TUTTLE ARMY HEALTH CLINIC
HOLIDAY HOURS:
All patient clinics will close Thursday at noon. The Winn
Emergency Room will remain open throughout the holidays. All Winn and Hunter
Army Air Field Outpatient Pharmacy sites will close at noon Thursday. The Winn
Main Outpatient Pharmacy and PX-Refill Pharmacy will reopen Monday, at 8:30
a.m. The pharmacy on Hunter Army Airfield will reopen Dec. 29, at 8 a.m.
BIBLE STUDY AT MARNE CHAPEL, Wednesday:
At Noon Wednesday at Marne Chapel, our last Bible Study/Discussion
of 2015 will be offered, exploring the wonders and blessings of Advent and
Christmas. Military Personnel, Civilian Employees, Contractors, Retirees and
Family are welcome to attend. Bring your own bag lunch. Study materials will be
provided. We will resume with a new study in January 2016. Stay tuned for
future postings. For more information, contact Bill Agnew at 912-767-9789.
LRC OFFICE
CLOSURE, Thursday:
In observance of
Christmas, all Logistics Readiness Center offices will be closed Thursday. This
closure includes the Central Issue Facility, Supply Subsistence Management
Office, Laundry operations, Personal Property, Rail Marshalling Area, Freight,
and Maintenance Operations of Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. For emergencies,
contact the emergency operations center.
SSSC CLOSURE,
Thursday:
In observance of
Christmas, SSSC will be closed Thursday and will re-open with normal operating
hours on Monday. For questions, contact the COR at (912) 435-0319.
CLIENT SERVICES
OFFICE CLOSURES:
The Legal
Assistance Office will be closed Thursday, Friday, and Monday. As a reminder Legal Assistance Office hours
are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m., 1-4:30 p.m. and
Thursday from 1-4:30 p.m. For more information, call 912-767-8809.
ACCESS GATE OPENINGS, Dec. 25-Jan 4:
The following Access Control Points (Gates) will be
open during the Christmas and New Year's Holidays:
Friday - Open
FS Gate 1, 5, 8
HAAF Montgomery and Rio Gates
Monday - Open
FS Gate 1, 5, 7, 7C, 8
HAAF Montgomery and Rio Gates
Jan 1 - Open
FS Gate 1, 5, 8
HAAF Montgomery and Rio Gates
Jan 4 - Open
FS Gate 1, 5, 7, 7C, 8
HAAF Montgomery and Rio Gates
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DECEMBER/OTHER
BRIEFS
FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, December
Half-Day Schedule:
The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially
invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us. Legion (building 207, 660 Harmon Ave) and
Spartan (Bldg. 8439, Vanguard Road) DFACs will be open for weekday breakfast,
lunch, and dinner meals, today-Thursday and Dec. 29-31 December. Meal hours are Breakfast 7:30 - 9 a.m. for
Legion and 8-9:30 a.m. for Spartan, Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., and Dinner 4 -
5:30 p.m. Thunder Café (building 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street) will be open for
breakfast and lunch meals today-Thursday and Dec. 29-31. Meal hours are
Breakfast 7:30 - 9 a.m. and Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. Fort Stewart Dining
Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals Dec. 25 - 28 is Legion DFAC. Meal hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Supper
4-5:30 p.m. Dining Facilities open for
Weekend/Holiday meals Jan. 1- 4 are Thunder Café and Spartan DFACs. Meal hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and
Supper 4-5:30 p.m.
HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, December
Half-Day Schedule:
HAAF Consolidated DFAC (building 110, 89 William Barksdale
Cir) will be open for weekday breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals today-Thursday
and Dec. 29 - 31 December. Meal hours
are Breakfast 8- 9:30 a.m., Lunch Noon - 1:30 p.m., and Dinner 4 - 5:30 p.m. HAAF
Consolidated Weekend Meal hours for Dec. 25 - 28 and Jan. 1 - 4 are Brunch 9:30
a.m. - 1 p.m. and Supper 4- 5:30 p.m.
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.
STEWART-HUNTER
CHAPEL ADVENT HOLIDAY SERVICES, through Jan. 1:
Hunter Army
Airfield Chapel (building 145) Schedule: 7 p.m., Protestant Candlelight
Service, Dec. 24; 11 a.m., Christmas Day Mass, Dec. 25; New Year’s Day Mass, 11
a.m., Jan. 1.
Fort Stewart
Main Post Chapel Schedule: 12:30 p.m., Gospel Service Christmas Play, Dec. 20;
6 p.m., Christmas Eve Mass, Dec. 24; 7:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service, Dec. 24; 10 a.m., Christmas Day Mass, Dec. 25; 10 p.m., Gospel
Watchnight, Dec. 31; and New Year's Day Mass, 10 a.m., Jan. 1.
RECYCLE YOUR
LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE, Dec. 26-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.
COMBINED FEDERAL
CAMPAIGN, through Dec. 31:
The CFC campaign
has been extended through Dec. 31 and you still have the opportunity to support
many great organizations nationally and locally. In our immediate area,
agencies of support include Army Relief Fund, Red Cross, USO, United Way,
Boys/Girls Clubs, YMCA, Lead the Way Foundation for the Rangers, Night
Stalkers, and Wreaths for Warriors Walk. To donate on-line, please visit
http://www.cfccoastalga.org/_root/ and make your pledge or see your unit's CFC
keyworker.
ROAD CLOSURE,
through Dec. 26:
Steele Ave
between Hero RD and Hase RD on FT. Stewart will be closed through 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).
ROAD CLOSURE, through May:
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.
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.
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.
EXTENDED
PHYSICAL TRAINING HOURS, ongoing:
Physical
training hours are extended to 8 a.m.
All roads will open normally at 7:30 a.m. Motorists are reminded that the speed limit
while passing troops is 10 m.p.h.
CONTROLLED BURN
NOTICE:
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.
ACS RESILIENCY
TRAINING:
ACS Resiliency
Training: Start 2016 off right with ACS.
Learn the key components of the 7-step goal setting process and practice the
skill so it can be used independently to plan for achieving personal and career
goals. Call (912) 767-1257/4047 or register on the Team Stewart website, ACS
Page.
HOLIDAY SAFETY GRAM 16-05:
Holiday season is here and there are lots of activities
going on which can act as distractions to our work. Taking four seconds for
safety may seem unimportant to you yet it is the one activity you might take
during a busy and distracted day which will have the most benefit in keeping
you safe. Think of it as your Holiday present to yourself. In fact, you can
think of each of those people who would be affected by an injury to you every
time you take four seconds to refocus.
The Safety Flyer can be found at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety. For more information, call 912-767-6541.
5 WINTER MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TIPS:
(1) Dress for the weather: In cooler months wind chills can
cause damage to your body including frost bite; (2) Check tire pressures daily:
Make sure your tires are inflated to meet the motorcycle manufacturer's
specifications, not what is printed on the tire; (3) Tires need to be warm before
they reach optimal traction: cold weather not only causes low tire pressure but
also makes the carcass (or exterior) of your tire harder; (4) Store bikes
properly: Clean the bike thoroughly, lubricate chain (if it has one), add a
fuel stabilizer, use a trickle charger and if you have the stands, lift the
bike off of the ground; and (5) Prepare for the roads: Roadways take the brunt
of Winter's wrath in the form of sand, leaves, gravel, potholes, construction,
and distracted drivers. Combat these killers by keeping your eyes far ahead and
assume the worst. For more information, contact SSG Pendleton, II, phone number
912-435-9682.
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FMWR BRIEFS
CHRISTMAS GOLF
SHOPPING SPREE AT HUNTER, through Dec. 24:
What an
opportunity to take advantage of savings on big/special ticket items, 10 per
cent off (excluding balls and gloves) at Hunter Golf Course, Bldg. 8205. NIKE clearance on bags and shoes. For more
information, call 912-315-9115.
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.)
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.
