TODAY/THIS WEEK, Feb. 1
HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS, Thursday:
The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held Thursday
at 9 a.m. in 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.
HUNTER NATURAL GAS OUTAGE, Saturday:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of
Public Works will repair the main NG line starting at 8 a.m., Saturday.
Facilities will be without heat or cooking capabilities from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For
more information, contact Hugh Zornes at 912-315-6572 or Jim Maddox at
912-315-5678.
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FEBRUARY/OTHER BRIEFS
HUNTER GAS KIOSK CHANGES HOURS, Feb. 8:
Hours for the Gas Kiosk on S. Perimeter Rd. on Hunter
Army Airfield will change Feb. 8. The
new hours are 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 912-315-5617.
FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS, February:
The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially
invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us. Legion (building 207, 660 Harmon Ave),
Thunder Café (building 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), Marne Bistro (building 726,
1902 William H. Wilson Ave), 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 Feb. 12-15 February the
weekend designated DFAC begins with supper Feb. 11). Spartan DFAC will close
after the lunch meal Feb. 11 and will reopen Feb. 16 with the breakfast meal.
Dining Facility information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage at:
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFACFor questions please contact 767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at 912-767-4991.
FORT STEWART WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC SCHEDULE, February:
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are
Marne Bistro and Spartan DFACs. Spartan
DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal Feb. 11 and will reopen Feb. 16 with
the breakfast meal. Designated Weekend
and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the training
holiday Feb. 12-15, designated DFAC begins with supper Feb. 11). Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
FORT STEWART WEEKDAY MEAL HOURS, February: 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.; Marne Bistro
7:45-9:15 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 CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS,
February:
The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially
invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us. 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.
AER CAMPAIGN PROJECT OFFICER TRAINING, Feb. 11, 18, 23,
24, 25:
The Army Emergency Relief campaign, which started in
1942, kicks off March 1 and runs through May 15. Project Officer training for Fort Stewart is
Feb. 11, 18, or 25 from 1300-1400 at the Fort Stewart ACS Bldg 87 classroom;
and for Hunter AAF is Feb. 23-24 and 25 at 0930 the HAAF ACS Bldg #1286
classroom. For more information, call
912-767-5058.
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.
HUNTER MAIN EXCHANGE HOLIDAY HOURS:
Hours for the Hunter Main Exchange will vary over the
Presidents' Day weekend/holiday. They are as follows: Feb. 12, 10 a.m. - 5
p.m.; Sat.; Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Feb.
15, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 912-315-5617.
POWER OUTAGE, Feb. 15:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of
Public Works conducts scheduled power outages, 8 a.m. to UTC, Feb 15 on Fort
Stewart. This outage is necessary to
replace the transformer. For more information, contact Jim Maddox at 315-5678
or William Ingram at 912-767-5499.
FIELD SANITATION TEAM TRAINING, Feb. 22-26:
Field Sanitation Team training will be taking place Feb.
This 40 hour course will be held 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.SPOUSE PREFERENCE BRIEFING, Feb. 23 & 24:
The Fort Stewart CPAC will be offering a briefing on Military Spouse Preference, Priority Placement Program, and Executive Order 13473 regarding registration, referral and placement procedures. The briefing will be held at Ft. Stewart Education Center, Room 234, Feb. 23, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Also, at Hunter Army Airfield, Feb. 24, 9-11:30 a.m. at the Solider and Family Center, Bldg 1286 Room 163. If you have any additional questions, please contact Tamika Brown at (912) 767-1287.
DESERT STORM REUNION PLANNED, Feb. 25-28:
General (Retired) Barry R. McCaffrey is the scheduled
keynote speaker for the 24th Infantry Division's Desert Storm Silver Anniversary
Reunion and Memorial Ceremony, Feb. 25-28 at Fort Stewart and Hinesville. Come
together for fun, fellowship, and remembrance with your "Victory"
brothers and sisters. Group rates available at the Hinesville Econo Lodge. For
more information, contact www.reunion2desertstorm24id.com.
TAX DAY, April 18:
Tax Day is April 18th, so come and get your taxes
(Federal and State) prepared and e-filed for FREE at the Marne Tax Center.
Services available for Active Duty Soldiers, Active Duty Retirees, and their
Family Members. Hours of operations are Monday/Tuesday, 8:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.;
Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m.-7:15 p.m.; Thursdays, Noon-4:15 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:45
a.m.-2:15 p.m. Walk-ins and Appointments welcomed. For more information, call
Fort Stewart - (912)767-1040 - 2233 Gulick Avenue Bldg 816 (near Gate 5) HAAF -
(912) 315-3675 - 638 Horace Emmet Wilson Blvd., building 1211, (Legal
Assistance Building).
WINN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PHARMACY RENOVATION,
RELOCATION, ongoing:
The Winn Army Community Hospital (ACH) Outpatient
Pharmacy is closing for renovations and upgrades to better serve our
beneficiaries. Outpatient beneficiaries will not be able to fill prescriptions
in the hospital. Active Duty beneficiaries will receive new prescriptions at
the Hawks Troop Medical Clinic, Building 412. Refills must be called in using
the automated call-in refill system (912-435-6576) and will continue to be
picked up at the Refill Pharmacy, Building 419, next to the Commissary. All
non-Active Duty beneficiaries will receive new and refill prescriptions at the
Refill Pharmacy, Building 419, next to the Commissary. All refills must be
called in using the automated call-in refill system (912-435-6576). Pediatric
patients seen at the Winn ACH Pediatric Clinic will continue to receive
prescriptions at the Winn Pediatric Pharmacy, co-located with the clinic. This
will remain in effect until further notice. For more information, call
912-435-6662.
NEW AUTOMATED ENTRY PROCEDURES:
The new Automated Installation Entry (AIE 2+) process testing
has begun. Once a person scans their CAC/Family Member/Retiree identification
at the gate, they will automatically be registered in the AIE system. This will
take approximately 15 seconds to complete and entry thereafter should be 3-5
seconds. This system checks individuals for warrants, installation
revocations/debarments, criminal backgrounds, wants, and security alerts. To
save time and speed up the entry process, ID card holders may also register in
the AIE2+ at the Directorate of Emergency Services Registration offices at Fort
Stewart (building 226) and Hunter Army Airfield (building 1286), Monday-Friday
from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, 912-767-1883.
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.
ENTERPRISE EMAIL SIZE LIMITATIONS, ongoing:
Per Department of the Army CIO/G6 Policy dated 16 Dec 15,
DISA has begun enforcement of the 4-gigabyte mailbox size limit for SIPR and
NIPR accounts. Once the 4GB limit is in place, mailboxes that exceed the limit
will lose functionality until the size is reduced. As a result of exceeding the
size limit, you will receive a warning notice to reduce your mailbox when it
approaches the authorized limit and you will lose the ability to send email
when the mailbox reaches its authorized limit. If you fail to take action to
reduce the size of the mailbox, you will also lose the ability to receive email
and a non-delivery notification will be received by anyone attempting to send
to your mailbox. To assist you in managing the size of your mailbox, several
resources are available with the links noted in a complete pdf of all TTPs at
https://esd-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/1639. Please contact your
local S6/G6 help desk for assistance in implementing any of the above TTPs. For
Enterprise Email issues outside the scope of your S6/G6 help desks, please
submit a trouble ticket to the Army Enterprise Service Desk (AESD) using the
icon on your desktop. For more information, call 912-435-9605.
HASE ROAD CLOSURE, ongoing:
The intersection of Hase Road and McNeely Avenue will be
closed for approximately 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.
BIBLE STUDY AT MARNE CHAPEL, Wednesdays:
Noon Wednesdays at Marne Chapel, a New Bible
Study/Discussion for 2016 will be offered every Wednesday. Have you ever
wondered how God has woven His Plan of the Ages throughout the pages of The
Bible? From Genesis to Revelation this "Panorama" view of Scripture
will open your eyes and ears to God's Word in a unique and exciting way.
Military Personnel, Civilian Employees, Contractors, Retirees and Family
members are welcome to attend. Bring your own bag lunch. Study materials will
be provided. For more information, contact Bill Agnew at 912-767-9789.
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FMWR BRIEFS
BOSS ORLANDO TRIP REGISTRATION, ends Today:
Registration closes today for the BOSS trip to Orlando,
where you’ll spend two nights at Shades of Green Resort on the Walt Disney
World Resort, with access to the Disney Transportation Network, Universal
Studios and Sea World. The cost is $100 per person, which includes two days to
play in the parks, transportation, lodging and breakfast on Saturday. Park
tickets are additional, at participants’ discretion. Leisure Travel can help
with your selection and budgeting.
Register at Stewart or Hunter Leisure Travel. For more information,
contact your unit BOSS representative or call 912-202-6201.
VALENTINE’S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT STEWART, Saturday:
Four-person Valentine’s Golf Scramble will be held
Saturday at Taylors Creek Golf Course. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. Participants
may register up to 9 a.m. on the day of the tournament. The $35 per person cost
includes cart fee, greens fee, range balls and prizes. For more information,
call 912-767-2370.
SUPER BOWL 50 PARTY AT CLUB STEWART, Sunday:
Watch all the action as the Denver Broncos and Carolina
Panthers clash in Super Bowl 50, televised in high definition with digital
sound, on the 16-foot screen in the Grand Ballroom at Club Stewart on Sunday.
The British rock group Coldplay headlines the halftime show, and the
commercials unveiled during the Super Bowl always create a buzz. There’s no
admission charge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a halftime raffle for free food
and NFL merchandise. Plus, there will be food, beverage specials, $10 pitchers,
and door prizes. The first 100 attendees will receive NFL official programs.
For more information, call 912-767-4316 or 912-767-4717.
VALENTINE’S DINNER FOR TWO, Feb. 13, 14:
Enjoy a four-course meal in a romantic, elegant
atmosphere with that special someone at Thunder Run in Club Stewart. First
seating is at 5 p.m. each day. Bar service available. The cost is $60 per
couple. For reservations or more information, call 912-767-4717.
MARNE BOWLING CENTER VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL, Feb. 14:
Bring your sweetheart to Marne Bowling Center to
celebrate Valentine’s Day, when you can rent a lane for one hour for $12 from
1-9 p.m. and receive half price combo meals for both of you. For more information,
call 912-767-4866.
KIDS GOLF CLINIC AT STEWART, Feb. 16:
Youth (ages 7-17) are invited to learn the basics of golf
at the Taylors Creek Golf Course driving range from 4-5 p.m. Feb. 16. There is
no charge. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
"ADULTS ONLY NITE" AT CORKAN, Wednesdays
beginning Feb. 17:
Who said Corkan Fun Center’s just for kids? Beginning
Feb. 17, and continuing on the third Wednesday of each month, adults (ages 18
and older) can enjoy unlimited laser tag and roller skating for $20 per person
from 5-9 p.m. Adult beverages available for sale. Adult Nite patrons must show
ID to attend. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF CLINIC AT STEWART, Feb. 18:
Interested in learning basics of golf, or need to brush
up on the game? Join us at the Taylors Creek Golf Course driving range from 4-5
p.m. Feb. 18 for the Men’s and Women’s Golf Clinic. The cost is $10 per person.
For more information, call 912-767-2370.STEWART YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER SWEETHEART DANCE, Feb. 19:
CYSS-registered youth in grades 6-11 are invited to the Sweetheart Dance, with games and light refreshments, at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Youth Activity Center, building 5655 on Mindoro Loop. Free for members and $3 for non-members. For more information, call 912-767-4491.
BLACK HISTORY FREEDOM TRAIL TOUR SAVANNAH TRIP, Feb. 20:
Visit Savannah, Ga., with Leisure Travel trip to see remnants of the Underground Railroad, where "free person of color" lived during slavery time, port of entry where slaves were bought and sold, and Savannah's African American Monument. The cost of $25 per adult and $20 per child (ages 3-17) includes transportation and tour. Register by Feb. 15. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart), or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA AT HUNTER, Feb. 27:
Get ready now to be a part of the fun competition at 1
p.m. Feb. 27 at Tominac Fitness Center’s indoor pool. There’s no charge.
Participants must build a boat using cardboard and duct tape only. Each boat
will race one length of the pool with a two-person crew. Paddles provided.
Three categories: kid/kid, adult/adult, adult/kid. There will also be a prize
for best looking boat. For more information, call 912-315-5078.
FORT STEWART/HUNTER AAF CRUISE 2, Oct. 30 – Nov. 6, 2016:
Join Leisure Travel on a 7-Day Western Bahamas cruise
Oct. 30-Nov. 6, leaving from Port Canaveral. Cost is $547.74 per person (inside
rooms), $637.74 (ocean view rooms), and $807.74 (balcony). First deposit of $25
per person (non-refundable), is due by March 31. 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
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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.)
GBS LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM, February:
During February, Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 154, is accepting resumes from two young men of active-duty military parents to attend Georgia Boys State, GBS, a one-week summer leadership and citizenship program. All applicants must have just completed their junior year in high school; be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S.; be good students, be well adjusted and show qualities of leadership in school and their community. Candidate should send a short resume, to include why they wish to attend GBS, to: Hal Stillings, Service Cmdr.; Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 154; P.O. Box 385; Tybee Island, GA 31328. Candidates will be selected in March. To learn more about the chapter, go to: www.sal154tybee.webeasysite.us or on Facebook, Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 154, Tybee Island.
PIRATE ROAD RACE 5K/10K, Feb. 13:
Armstrong Physical Therapy Club sponsors their fourth
annual Pirate Rd. Race, which begins 8 a.m. in the Student Union Bldg.at
Armstrong State University. Runners are
encouraged to dress in their best Valentine costume or as their best pirate.
Awards will be given for different age groups and best costumes. Cost of 5K is
$25 individual, $20 students/military; $40 couples. For the 10K, cost is $35
individual; $30 students/military; $50 couples. Register at active.com. For
info, go to Facebook.com/pirateroadrace.EAGLE RUN, April 23:
The Eagle Battalion of Georgia Southern University Army ROTC presents 5K/10K Free Run, April 23. Proceeds benefit the Eale Battalion and the Folds of Honor Foundation. To register, visit http://freedomrun2016.eventbrite.com or call Kellie O'Boyle, 434-549-1237.
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ADMIN NOTES
MARNE MESSAGE WEEKEND EDITION:
The Weekend edition is a weekly publication posted to email each
Thursday and highlights 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 SUBMISSIONS:
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.