Thursday, February 25, 2016

WEEKEND Marne Message (Thursday, February 25, 2016)



TODAY THROUGH MONDAY

(Today-Friday): ACS MILITARY SAVES WEEK:
Military Saves Week has begun! The ACS Financial Readiness Program will offer classes each day at 1 p.m. that week on savings, investing and eliminating debt.  Today - Growing and Moving in TSP, Friday - Saving and Investing For Life’s Journey.  All Trainings will be in ACS building #86.  For questions, please call (912) 767-5058.

(Today): WINN ACH CLINICS RELOCATION:
Respiratory Therapy and EKG will be relocated within the Outpatient Clinic today. These moves are happening to optimize the healthcare services Winn provides to our patients with a better locations and new equipment. The new locations are across the main hall from their current location in the Outpatient Clinic at Winn ACH. We recommend patients and staff use the Liberty Wing entrance for business and appointments at these clinics. Questions about your care in these clinics should be directed to your providers. Questions about these moves should be directed to Shanna Dowling at 912-435-7063 or CPT Sheung Li at 912-435-2487/6.

(Today-Sunday) DESERT STORM REUNION PLANNED:
General (Retired) Barry R. McCaffrey is the scheduled keynote speaker for the 24th Infantry Division's Desert Storm Silver Anniversary Reunion and Memorial Ceremony, today-Sunday 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 and special Desert Storm Reunion room rates at the IHG Army Hotel on Fort Stewart.  Call 912-368-4184 at IHG and ask for the reunion rate. IHG Army Hotel on Fort Stewart is open to all guests, military and civilian, no ID required. For more information, contact www.reunion2desertstorm24id.com <http://www.reunion2desertstorm24id.com>.


(FRIDAY) MEMORIAL CEREMONY FOR DESERT STORM ANNIVERSARY:
Fort Stewart hosts a memorial ceremony for the 24th Infantry Division and Desert Storm in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the war. Former 24th ID commander Gen. (R) Barry McCaffrey is the keynote speaker. The ceremony is 10 a.m., Friday at the Desert Storm Memorial.

(Friday): WINN ACH PATIENT ADVOCATE OFFICE/ALLERGY & IMMUNIZATIONS MOVE:
The Patient Advocate Office will relocate to the Surgery/Urology waiting area Friday. This temporary relocation is occurring due to remodeling and construction in the main hospital. We estimate Patient Advocate will be located in this area for approximately 12 months. We recommend patients and staff use the Liberty Wing entrance for business with Patient Advocate. Questions about your care should be directed to the Patient advocate at 912-435-6143. Also, the Allergy and Immunizations clinic will be relocated within the Outpatient Clinic. Questions about these moves should be directed to Shanna Dowling at 912-435-7063 or CPT Sheung Li at 912-435-2487/6.

(Friday) COMMANDER'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT STEWART:
Tee up an exceptional weekend with the Commander’s 4-person scramble Friday at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The $45 entry fee includes greens fee, golf car, driving range balls, lunch and prizes. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. For more information, call 912-767-2370. 

(Saturday) CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA AT HUNTER:
Be a part of the Cardboard Boat Regatta fun competition at 1 p.m. Saturday 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.

(Monday-March 6) LRC OFFICE CLOSURE-TEMPORARY:
The Fort Stewart Logistics Readiness Center, Supply and Services Division, Supply Support Activity warehouse will be closed Monday-March 6 for inventory.  Emergency requirements during this period will be supported by the LRC HAAF Supply Support Activity.  For additional information individuals may call 912-435-0321.

(Monday) FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS:

This free class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. Certification is good for one year. To register for this class, please submit your first and last name to usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil by COB Feb. 25. Pre-registration is a REQUIREMENT in order to attend this class, and you must be on time, no-walk-ins are permitted.  This class is mandated for all those dealing with food items on FSGA/HAAF (Unit functions, Organizational Days, FRG Events) POC:  912-532-3618.

(Ongoing) EXCHANGE BARBER SHOPS ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS:
Exchange Barber shops are now taking appointments at the noted locations at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. Hunter Main Mall Barber Shop (912-692-0101): Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Furniture Store Mall Barber Shop (building 419, 912-876-4080): Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., CLOSED Saturday-Sunday. Stewart Main Exchange Mall Barber Shop (building 71, 912-876-0934), Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Barber Shop across Popeye's (building 706, 912-876-0325), Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 912-876-2851.

(Ongoing) WINN ACH ONLINE REFILLS NO LONGER AVAILABLE:
Winn ACH beneficiaries can no longer refill prescriptions via the internet from the WINN Home Page. Patients wishing to refill prescriptions online can use ww.tricareonline.com. Patients may also use the Refill pharmacy in the Commissary Complex or the automated phone refill option at 912-435-6576. For more information, call 912-435-6662.

(Ongoing) FILING INSURANCE CLAIMS FROM TORNADO:
If you're filing insurance claims from the Feb. 3 tornado, please print flyer from the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FortStewartHunterArmyAirfield, include pictures of your damage, and send it in with your claim. Police reports will not be generated for the storm. For more information, call 912-767-8185.

(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) HASE ROAD CLOSURE-TEMPORARY:
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.

----------

COASTAL HAPPENINGS
(Events scheduled in the local area are considered public information, and mention of these events does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement.)

(Saturday) CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY:
For the First time in Savannah Georgia and nearby cities of South Carolina and Florida, coming directly from Humacao, Puerto Rico LIVE "El Gallo Salsero" TITO ROJAS, Saturday at the Music Vault on 8082 Speedway Blvd Hardeeville, SC. Approximately 12 mins from downtown Savannah, exit 5 on I95, towards South Carolina. Must be 16 years of age or older to enter with adult supervision; 21 to drink. Limited pre-sale Tickets $30 (for group rates at the VIP area and tables. Make reservations by phone at 912-308-5097 or 912-414-1106 or email info@eventoslonuestro.com <mailto:info@eventoslonuestro.com>).