TODAY/THIS WEEK
(Tuesday) BOSTON MARKET GRAND OPENING:
Boston Market, Home Style Meals is the latest addition to
The Exchange family. Grand opening at the Fort Stewart Exchange Food Court, 10
a.m., Tuesday. Win $100 Boston Market gift card by saving your receipt with
your contact information. Drawing will be held Wednesday. For more information,
call 912-876-8880.
(Tuesday) PHYSICAL TRAINING ROUTES UPDATES:
Beginning Tuesday motorists traveling on Fort Stewart and
Soldiers conducting physical training will share some early morning routes,
6:30 to 8 a.m. daily. The PT area map illustrates how motorists and Soldiers
will share the roadways. Soldiers conducting PT will use the inner Red Routes
and motorist will use the outer one-way Yellow Routes along West 15th and W 6th
Streets. Red routes will be off limits to travelers until 8 a.m. In some cases
"parking/access" passes will be issued to Civilian personnel needing
access to their work sites. Additionally, there is no PT on tank trails and
traffic will be allowed on some trails to accommodate access to some work
sites. Please refer to the Frontline, Facebook, Marne Messages and your
unit/agency leadership for updates.
(Thursday): HUNTER GAS OUTAGE:
There will be a gas outage on Hunter Army Airfield,
Thursday, from 7 a.m.-Noon. The outage should only affect the Hunter Club and
the Commissary. The outage is necessary to install a new gas line in the
construction of the addition to the Bingo Hall. POC for this construction
effort is Jim Shurling at 912-320-0472.
(Thursday) HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS:
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 912-315-6494.
(through Thursday) $20,000 IN SCHOLARSHIP VIA EXCHANGE
ESSAY:
Military students who excel at serving their communities
can earn cash for college by telling
their stories in an essay contest sponsored by the Army & Air Force
Exchange Service and Unilever. Through the worldwide rewards of Caring
scholarship contest, four winners will each be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. To
enter, authorized students in grades six through 12 with a 2.5 or higher
grade-point average can submit an essay in English of 500 words or less
explaining their involvement in community service projects and why their
community is important to them. Students should submit essays to: AAFES Rewards
of Caring Scholarship Contest, P.O. Box 7837, Melville, NY 11775-7837. No
purchase is necessary. Rewards of Caring scholarship contest winners will be
notified on or about May 1.
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MARCH/OTHER BRIEFS
(March 11) FOREIGN BORN SPOUSE MEETING:
Fort Stewart and Hunter foreign-born spouses are invited
to attend this month’s Foreign-born Spouse Program meeting on March 8 at 10
a.m. at Ft. Stewart’s Army Community Service (ACS), building 86. This month we will be hosting a Cooking
Workshop, so come, meet other foreign-born spouses, and learn some tips on
healthy cooking! For more information,
please call (912) 767-5058.
(MARCH 11) ACS CLOSURE:
ACS at both Fort Stewart and Hunter will be closed March
11. Essential services such as Victim Advocates will still be available, AER
assistance can be coordinated through the American Red Cross. For questions, please call (912) 767-5058.
(March 11-12) MILITARY POLICE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT:
The MP Regimental Association March Madness Softball
Tournaments is March 11-12 at the Fort Stewart Bennett Sports Complex. First
game is March 11 at 6 p.m. Open to all brigade, battalion, company
level/directorate teams, to include retirees and family members. Cash prize
payouts. For more information, call 912-977-1202 or 804-721-3927.
(March 21 & 22) PHYSCIAN ASSISTANT RECRUITING BRIEF:
Do YOU want to become a Medical Officer? The 65D
Physician Assistant Program Manager for the Regular Army, Major Scott Bradshaw,
visits Fort Stewart to conduct an AMEDD commissioning programs brief for
Military Service Members, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., March 21 and 22 at the
SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center, 100 Knowledge Drive, Room 247. The educational opportunities discussed will
include: Inter-service Physician
Assistant Program, AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program, Health Professional Scholarship
Program, Physical Therapy Baylor Program, Masters of Social Work, and the
Medical Service Corps. Each programs qualifications, requirements and board
dates vary, so please attend the briefings to receive the most updated
information. For more information, call 912-435-6662.
(March 28) LRC WAREHOUSE INVENTORY RESCHEDULED:
The Fort Stewart Logistics Readiness Center, Supply and
Services Division, Supply Support Activity Warehouse inventory has been
rescheduled for March 28-April 1. During this time the Logistics Readiness
Center will process high priority requisitions (walk-ups) approved by the G-8,
and will accept turn-ins. The turn in section will sign for turn-ins that are
directed to the Logistics Readiness Center and will not be processed in
GCSS-Army until the inventory is completed.
For additional information individuals may call 912-435-0321.
(April 18) TAX DAY:
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).
(Wednesdays) BIBLE STUDY AT MARNE CHAPEL:
Bible Study/discussion will be offered Noon every
Wednesday at Marne Chapel. 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.
(Ongoing) SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES “BATTLE BUDDIES”:
Survivor Outreach Services has developed the Battle Buddy
program designed for Soldiers, former Soldiers come talk to
"friends". This is a powerful event that will allow "battle
buddies" who have lost a friends, to express their grief, share stories
and could eventually lead to healing and growth. If interested, please call (912) 435-9598.
(Ongoing) GARRISON SUPER SAVER PROGRAM:
Civilian Employees of the Garrison - Are you interested
in winning $500? If so this program is
for you! Take a look around. Is there
something you see that is wasting money? Is it a problem we can solve locally?
If you are a Garrison employee and submit the best idea for saving the local
Garrison money, you will win $500.
Submit your ideas on the Super Saver Nomination Form available on the
Team Stewart webpage under Garrison, Garrison Management Offices, Resource
Management Office. Nominations are boarded with the Garrison of the Quarter
Award submissions. POC for submission is
Ms. Barbara Cardinal, barbara.j.cardinal.civ@mail.mil
<mailto:barbara.j.cardinal.civ@mail.mil>.
(Ongoing) 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.
(Ongoing) 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.
(Ongoing) ENTERPRISE EMAIL SIZE LIMITATIONS:
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.
(Ongoing) BULK F24 INFORMATION:
Units that receive Bulk F24 at the installation bulk fuel
facility will mark fixed storage and refueling equipment as F24. Refueling equipment will need to be marked
prior to picking up bulk fuel. This new
procedure is in accordance with ALARACT:
Army conversion from JP8 to Jet A (Jet Fuel F-24) in CONUS and Fuel Technical
Letter 12-02 (Change 2), CONUS Supply Chain Conversion from JP8 to Jet A with
Military Additives. For additional
information, contact Ms. Sylvia Whitfield at 912-435-0146.
SAFETY GRAM 16-08:
Safety When Passing Troop's. Drivers use extreme caution.
With Physical Fitness (PT) hours being extended to 8 a.m. and most of our
Civilian workforce reporting by 7:30 a.m., we need to be extremely cautious
when approaching or passing Soldiers during PT hours. This Safety Flyer can be found at
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=409&p=0.
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FMWR BRIEFS
(Tuesday, Ongoing) BUDDY MEMBERSHIP CUTS GOLFING
COSTS:
Taylors Creek and Hunter golf courses will launch a Buddy
Membership drive Tuesday that will save annual members and their golfing
buddies a minimum of 20 percent on the cost of their membership fees. For
details, call Taylors Creek Golf Course at 912-767-2370 or Hunter Golf Course
at 912-315-9115.
(Wednesday) DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT HAYS
LIBRARY:
Children are invited to the George P. Hays Library,
building 411, from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday to celebrate the birthday of children’s
author Dr. Seuss with fun, games, prizes and refreshments. There’s no charge.
For more information, call 912-767-2828.
(Saturday) MEGA SUPER BINGO AT STEWART/HUNTER:
Win big, with an overall jackpot of $15,000, at Super
Mega Bingo at Stewart/Hunter on Saturday. Doors open at 2 p.m. for VIP
customers and the program starts at 6 p.m. Many chances to win. Every customer,
after minimum buy, gets a pack of free games (one per person) until 4 p.m. Free
games start at approximately 4 p.m. Warmup packs, at $25 each, will be sold at
the door until 4:30 p.m., when the packs will be played. Stewart Bingo is in
building 405 (912-767-4200) and Hunter Bingo is in building 6015
(912-315-4606).
(Saturday) LIVE UFC PAY PER VIEW EVENT AT CLUB STEWART:
UFC star Conor McGregor will battle Nate Diaz, a brawler
described as one of the UFC’s most popular fighters in his weight class, in a
live Pay Per View event Saturday at Club Stewart. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Also
on the card is Holly Holm, defending her bantamweight title against Miesha Tate
in her first fight since winning the crown against Ronda Rousey. Diaz stepped
in after light heavyweight champion Rafael dos Anjos pulled out with a foot
injury. Attendees, who must be 18 or older, will be admitted free, courtesy of
Mike Reed Chevrolet. Food and drink specials. For more information, call
912-767-4717.
(Saturday) SHAMROCK FAMILY FUN RUN:
The Shamrock Family Fun Run will be held Saturday at
Hunter. Registration accepted on-site until 9:30 a.m. for the free,
non-competitive 5K/1.5-mile walk. It begins at 10 a.m. at North Perimeter Road
and Stephen Douglas Street. Be one of the first 100 to register and complete
the race to receive a T-shirt. Kids under the age of 13 will receive medals.
For more information, call 912-315-5078.
(Saturday) SMALL WORLD FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN HINESVILLE:
Taste a variety of foods and soak up the color, pageantry
and culture of other countries at the 2016 Small World Festival from 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Saturday at Bryant Commons in downtown Hinesville. The festival’s
International Food Court will serve authentic cuisine ranging from snacks and
sweets to full meals. BOSS Soldiers will showcase food from different cultures
and ethnicities. Entertainment includes local cultural and ethnic performances,
live music, children’s activities and a car show. Festival activities will be
preceded by the first annual Colors of the World 5K benefiting First
Presbyterian Christian Academy.
(March 7) REGISTRATION FOR CHATHAM COUNTY PRE-K LOTTERY
DRAWING:
Registration will be open March 7-April 6 for the free,
Georgia-funded CYSS Pre-Kindergarten Program at Hunter CDC building 8807. The
drawing will be April 7. Students must be four years of age on or before Sept.
1, 2016. No exceptions will be made. For additional details, call or visit
building 8807 between the hours of 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The telephone number is
912-315-9018.
(March 7) SPRING AND SUMMER MONDAY BLITZ BEGINS AT
TAYLORS CREEK:
Play more golf for less money by taking advantage of the
Monday Blitz, which returns to Taylors Creek Golf Course at 4 p.m. March 7 and
continues each Monday through May. The $23 per person cost includes cart fee,
greens fee, a range token, course contest and a championship. For more
information, call 912-767-2370.
(March 9) 2016 TRAVEL SHOW AT STEWART:
Explore day trip, vacation and other leisure time
opportunities the Hunter/Stewart communities and surrounding area have to
offer. The 2016 Travel Show will be at Club Stewart from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
March 9. No admission charge. Get
information about hotels, resorts, amusement parks, festivals and more from
representatives on hand. Door prizes. The Grand Prize this year, from Armed
Forces Vacation Club and Leisure Travel Services, is a 7 Night Resort Vacation
Certificate worth $399. For more information, call 912-315-3674 (Hunter) or
912-767-2841 (Stewart).
(March 10) KIDS GOLF CLINIC AT STEWART:
Enjoy a day in the sun with your child age 7-17 refining
your golf skills. Clubs are available for your lesson on everything from grip,
stance and posture to chipping and putting. These complimentary classes are at
the Taylors Creek Golf Course between 4-5 p.m. March 10. For more information,
call 912-767-2370.
(March 11) PARENTS NIGHT OUT AT STEWART:
Let the staff at Stewart School Age Center, building 7160
on Austin Road take care of your children while you enjoy an evening out from
6-10 p.m. March 11. Activities, snacks and entertainment will be provided for
kids in grades 1-5. Cost is $15 for SAC members and $20 for non-members.
Non-members can sign up online at WebTrac. Members can sign up at the center or
Parent Central Services. For additional details, call 912-767-5662.
(March 12) LONG RANGE SHOOT:
Opportunity for Soldiers, Retirees, Army Civilians, and
civilian guests to zero your rifle (registered at Fort Stewart) from 9 a.m.
until 2 p.m. March 12 at Red Cloud Range Complex (off GA Highway 119 North).
Rifles 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.
Please bring correct cash amount to range. Other scheduled dates are April 16
and May 7. For more information, call 912-435-8061 or 912-767-4316.
(March 12) THE ROCK BENCH PRESS AND POWERLIFTING
COMPETITION AT STEWART:
Squat, rest, repeat at The Rock Bench Press and
Powerlifting Competition at Newman Fitness Center on March 12. T-shirts will be
issued to each paying contestants. Open competition has male and female weight
classes, with awards presented to top three bench press and power lifters.
Lifters must be at least 16 years old to participate. Cost is $30 per
contestant. Register by day of event. Weigh-in is at 8:30 a.m. and the
competition begins at 10 a.m. For more information, call 912-767-3031.
(March 12) ST. PATRICK’S DAY GOLF SCRAMBLE AT
STEWART:
Start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration a wee bit early
by playing in the two-person scramble at Taylors Creek Golf Course on Saturday,
March 12. Play begins at 9 a.m. The cost of $35 per person includes cart,
greens fee, range balls and prizes. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
(March 19) MANAGED HOG HUNT AT STEWART:
Gold Star Family members are invited to participate in a
managed hog hunt March 19 at the Red Cloud Range Complex. There are 50 slots
for the hunt, and Active Duty Soldiers and Retirees chosen by lottery drawing
March 7 will fill those not awarded to Gold Star participants. Applications
accepted at Stewart/Hunter Pass and Permit offices until date of drawing. Cost
is $25 per person for those selected. Lunch provided. DPW, Fish and Wildlife
Branch will provide a game cleaning station. For more information, call
912-435-8061.
(March 19) MARNE TRAIL BASS TOURNAMENT AT GLISSON MILLS
POND:
The first of five catch-and-release Marne Trail Bass
Tournaments will be held at 6:30 a.m. March 19 at Glisson Mills Pond on Fort
Stewart. Cash prizes are $250 for first place (total weight, five-fish maximum
per person) and $100 for the largest bass. Door prizes awarded after weigh-in
at 11 a.m. Register at Stewart/Hunter Pass & Permit offices. For fees and
other details, call 912-435-8061 at Stewart or 912-315-5163 at Hunter. Other
tournaments are scheduled April 23 at Metz Pond, May 21 at Pineview Lake, June
25 at Dogwood Pond and Sept. 24 at Metz Pond. Angler of the Year award of $400
will be awarded at the September event.
(March 25) COMMANDER'S HUNTER GOLF COURSE RE-GRAND
OPENING SCRAMBLE:
Registration has begun for the Commander's Golf Scramble
in conjunction with the Re-grand Opening of Hunter Golf Course. The 4-person
scramble will begin at 8 a.m. on March 25. Cost of $45 per person covers light
lunch, cart and green fees, basket of range balls and prizes. Sign up today, as
registration closes March 23. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
(March 27) EASTER BRUNCH AT CLUB STEWART:
Make brunch at Club Stewart with your friends and Family
a special part of your Easter celebration. The menu features a carving station,
delicious side dishes and delightful desserts. Serving hours are 10:30 a.m.
until 2 p.m. March 27. Save by purchasing tickets in advance, beginning Feb.
24. The price is $14.95 for adults and $6.45 for children (ages 3-10) until the
close of business March 24. Beginning March 25, the price is $17.95 for adults
and $7.45 for children. There is no
charge for children 0-2. The public is
welcome. For more information, visit www.stewartmwr.com or call 912-767-4717.
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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.)
(Friday) WEST POINT FOUNDERS DAY
The West Point Society of Savannah invites everyone to
join in the observance of Founders Day 2016, Friday at the Museum of the Mighty
Eighth Air Force. Benny Havens Hour at 6 p.m., dinner begins at 7:15 p.m.
Located at 175 Bourne Avenue in Pooler. Speaker will be Superintendent of the
US Military Academy – LTG Caslen, Jr. Cost is $55 per person; cash bar, wine
provided for toasting; dress is business casual {Slacks, Shirt, Sport Coat
/Dress & Blouse}. RSVP by calling (912) 352-9574.
(March 12) ANNUAL BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS WALK:
Benefits the Brain Injury Association of Georgia and Grey
Matters Support Group of Savannah, March 12, 10 a.m.-Noon at the Lake Mayer
Pavilion. Registration is $15, free for Brain Injury Survivors. For more
information, contact Le'Gregory Dykes, Sr, at 912-435-5231.
(April 8) LOCAL JAZZ EVENT:
A Premiere Southeast Georgia Monthly Jazz Event is
scheduled for April. 8. Presented by Satin Sax & Bernard Rose Music, at The
Liberty County Performing Arts Center, 7-10 p.m. Performing Artists: In Deep
Band & saxophonist Bernard Rose. Advance tickets $25 and $28 at the
door. For more information, call
912-484-6320 or 912-572-9575.
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ADMIN NOTES
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.
MARNE MESSAGE WEEKEND EDITION:
This message 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.
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
<mailto: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.
