(Today) WINN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EXERCISE
Winn Army Community Hospital will conduct an "All
Hazards" exercise the week of April 25-29.
This is only a training event.
Please don't be alarmed by the First Responder's Vehicle Sirens. The
exercise is conducted to ensure the hospital is able to provide a safe and
secure environment for all our beneficiaries, staff, and visitors.
(Today through Friday) SPRING CLEAN UP & RECYCLING
DRIVES:
Annual Spring clean-up for the Stewart-Hunter
installation areas, today through April 29. A recycling drive is at Hunter Army
Airfield, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., April 27, in the parking lot on the corner of Duncan
Drive and Billy Mitchell Blvd. Recycling drive at Fort Stewart, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,
April 28, in the parking lot adjacent to Bennett Sports Complex on Harmon
Avenue. For more information, call 912-767-6573/8880.
(Tuesday) TRAINING RESOURCE CONFERENCE:
S-3's, Operations Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and
Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training Resource Conference
will be held Tuesday, April 26, 9:30am, at MOON THEATER. We will schedule
training devices, ranges and training areas up through October 2016. The next
conference will not be until 31 May 2016.
(Wednesday) SMOKING CESSATION CLASS:
Plan to attend the tobacco cessation class April 27 if
you are thinking of quitting cigarettes, chew tobacco or have recently quit and
want to maintain. Classes will be 8:30-10 a.m. at the Army Wellness Center
(AWC), building 442 on Fort Stewart contact Ms. McDonald 912-435-5071/6517 for
more information and to register.
(Thursday): HUNT THE GOOD STUFF CONCERT:
Do more of what makes you happy. Fort Stewart Main
Exchange lobby from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The ACS Resilience Team cordially invites
all Soldiers, Spouses and Department of the Army Civilians, to attend the very
first "Hunt the Good Stuff" Concert.
This event features the 3rd ID Rock Band, Audie Murphy's Mixed Tape,
April 28. Have some lunch, listen to "Marnetastic" Music, learn and
share your good stuff with the ACS Resilience Team. For questions, please call (912)
767-1257/4047/1597. This event is free.
(Thursday) CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS WEAR BLUE CAMPAIGN:
Please join the Army Community Service (ACS) Family
Advocacy Program by wearing blue during the month of April on Wednesdays and
Thursday, April 28, to help raise awareness for the prevention of child abuse
and neglect. This year's theme is "Child Safety to Prevent Child
Neglect." For questions please call
(912) 767-2882.
(Friday) HOT WATER OUTAGE:
The Central Energy Plant will be down for maintenance
from the afternoon of April 29 through the evening of May 1 for maintenance.
Barracks in the 200, 500, 600, 700 and 800 blocks will be without hot water
during this outage. Hot water will remain available in all gyms during the
shutdown. For questions please contact Jeff Poulin at 767-4585.
(Friday) PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Army Substance
Abuse Program, in partnership with MEDDAC, hosts a Prescription Drug Take Back
Day 10-3 p.m. April 29 at the Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield
commissaries. Please bring unused,
outdated and unwanted medication to dispose of them properly instead of dumping
them in toilets. Please don't bring
syringes or asthmatic medications.
(Friday) TEEN LOCK-IN AT STEWART’S YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER:
An Operation Megaphone Teen lock-in, part of April’s
celebration as Month of the Military Child, will begin at 7 p.m. Friday (April
29) at Fort Stewart’s Youth Activity Center, building 5655 on Mindoro Loop. The
event, for registered Middle School and Teens and costs 15 per person. The
activity-filled night will include bowling at Marne Bowling Center from 8-10
p.m., a talent show, volleyball, a pool tournament, creative cooking, a basketball
tournament and a dance at 4 a.m. The lock-in ends at 7 a.m. Saturday. For more
information, call 912-767-4491.
(Saturday and Sunday) ANNUAL GOLF COURSE CHAMPIONSHIP AT
HUNTER:
Hunter Golf Course club championship, starting at 7:30 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday (April 30-May 1), is open to all golfers. It is a 36-hole
stroke play competition with flighting after the first round. Gift card
prizing. Flight determined by size of field. The cost is $60 for members,
active duty, retirees, and $75 for civilian guest. For more information, call
912-315-9115.
(Saturday) PARENT/CHILD GET GOLF READY PGA:
Professional John Fesperman will introduce parent/child
teams to the golf swing, stance and grip at a Get Golf Ready session Saturday
(April 30) from 1-2 p.m. at Taylors Creek Golf Course. Get Golf Ready, for
parents and children (age 7 or older), costs $30 per team and include club
rental. Limited to three teams, or six people. For more information, call
912-767-2370.
(Through Saturday) COMMISSARY HIRING INTERNS:
Looking for temporary summer work? Consider the DeCA
Pathways Intern Program. Opportunities for Part-Time and Full-Time positions
available for Students and Recent Graduates in many locations, through April
30. Apply at www.usajobs.gov; Keyword search - Store Associate Pathways Intern;
Click on "How to Apply" to complete the application. For more
information, please contact the store at 912-767-2076.
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MAY/OTHER BRIEFS
(May) FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY WEEKEND/HOLIDAY
SCHEDULE:
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are
Thunder Café and Spartan DFACs. Spartan
DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal on 26 May and will reopen on 31 May
with the breakfast meal. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with
the supper meal on Friday. Hours are
Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
(May) FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS:
Thunder Café (Bldg 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), Marne Bistro
(Bldg 726, 1902 William H. Wilson Ave), and Spartan (Bldg 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 on 27-30 May the weekend
designated DFAC begins with supper on 26 May).
Spartan DFAC will close after the lunch meal on 26 May and will reopen
on 31 May with the breakfast meal. Dining
Facility information can be found at: www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC
. For questions please contact 767-8761
or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at 767-4991.
(May) FORT STEWART WEEKDAY MEAL HOURS: The Fort Stewart
Weekday Meal hours for Breakfast are; Thunder Café 8-9:30 a.m.; Marne Bistro
7:45-9:15 a.m.; and Spartan 8-9:30 a.m.
Weekday Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for Thunder Café and Marne
Bistro DFACS; noon-1:30 p.m. for Spartan DFAC; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. for all
DFACs. Thursday Lunch and Dinner meal
hours for all DFACs is; 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.
(May) HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS:
HAAF Consolidated DFAC (Bldg 110, 89 William Barksdale
Cir) Weekday Meal Hours are Breakfast
8:00-9:30 a.m.; Lunch noon-1:30 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.
(Ongoing) STARBASE SAVANNAH SUMMER PROGRAM
REGISTRATION:
The STARBASE program is available to rising 6th, 7th, and
8th graders in military Families, now through May 6. Session 1: June 13-16,
Robotics, 9 a.m. to Noon, Mon. - Thurs.
Sessions 2: June 20-23, Physical Science using the Engineering Design
Process, 9 a.m. - Noon, Mon. - Thurs. Applications can be picked up at STARBASE
on MacArthur Circle, Bldg. 617 on Hunter or by calling 912-315-3749. Space is
limited; only a completed application will hold a spot in the program.
Completed applications must be received by STARBASE Savannah NLT May 6. For
information, call 912-315-3749.
(Ongoing) HUNTER SCHOOL AGE CENTER PLANS VARIETY OF
SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
Have you made summer plans? Chatham County schools are
out May 20. Hunter’s School Age Center, plans a variety of weekly summer camp
activities, such as “All About Me,” “Exploring Under The Sea,” “Youth Chef
Academy” and “Creating Writing,” to name a few. The summer activities also
include field trips. For more information or to register, call
912-315-9795.
(Ongoing) STEWART SCHOOL AGE CENTER GEARING UP FOR SUMMER
CAMPS:
Liberty Country Schools are out May 27. What are your
children doing this summer? Fort Stewart’s School Age Center has planned a
variety of weekly summer camps, such as the “Dramafied Knockout Camp,” the “Mad
Science Camp” and Little “Leonardios Art Camp.” Field trips also are scheduled.
For more information or to register, call 912-767-2635.
(May) ACS RESILIENCE TRAINING:
This month's skill is Avoid Thinking Traps, a common
occurrence in all, but these counterproductive traps occur in the heat of the
moment and cause us to miss valuable information. Take advantage of these trainings and also
learn the importance of “Hunting the Good Stuff”. Sign up today, by calling 767-1257/4047 or
on the Team Stewart website, ACS Page.
The training is open to Soldiers, Spouses and Department of the Army
Civilians and this training is endorsed as Resilience Training IAW AR 350-1,
Appendix G.
(Ongoing) MARNE JUSTICE NEWSLETTER:
Please view the first edition of the Marne Justice
newsletter here: http://www.stewart.army.mil/412/docs/Marne%20Justice%20Jan-Feb%202016.pdf. This new monthly newsletter provides
important information about the consequences of both military and civilian
misconduct on Fort Stewart/HAAF. It also
includes information and tips to ensure you are familiar with the laws that
apply on post and to help you and your family members avoid unintended
violations. Questions may be directed to
912-767-7120.
(Ongoing) HAYS LIBRARY INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTIONS:
Due to Army Library technology upgrades, Hays Library
customers will experience intermittent interruption in services, including
borrowing, electronic access and availability of new release material for the
next several weeks; the Library will be open regular hours but all services may
not be available (or may be limited) for brief periods of time. Customers with questions or concerns should
contact the Library at (912) 767-2828.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
(May 5) HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS:
The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held May 05 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 315-6494.
(May 4) SAVE THE DATE/ANNUAL SPRING HISTORIC CEMETERY
TOUR:
The Fort Stewart Annual Spring Historic Cemetery Tour is
scheduled for May 4, weather permitting. This trip includes tours of Poplar
Head, Congressional, Smith and Smith Chapel cemeteries, along with a tour of
the Mid Coast Regional Airport. Attendees may dine at the dining facility for
lunch cost of $5.55, payable in advance the morning of arrival. Participants
can meet at the Pass and Permit Office, building 8093 on Hwy 144 or the Liberty
County Recreation Area/National Guard Parking Lot from 7:30-8:15 a.m. For more
information, please call 912-435-9872.
(May 4-7) CASE LOT SALE AT FORT STEWART COMMISSARY:
Back by popular demand are the commissaries' case lot
sales. At the Commissary it is our mission to deliver a vital benefit of the
military pay system that sells grocery items at cost while enhancing quality of
life and readiness. Please mark your calendars for this sales event! For more
information about the Case Lot Sale, please contact the store at 912-767-2076.
(May 6) MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY SPECIALS BEGIN:
May 6 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and
Stewart/Hunter MWR has dozens of offers and special prices as one way to show
spouses serving that they are appreciated here. Some specials are just for May
6, but others are for the week or entire month. Stewart/Hunter MWR is bowling,
bingo, golf, camping, Club Stewart, Holbrook Pond and Hallstrom Lake, just to
name a few services. Visit StewartHunterMWR.com, MWR’s Facebook page or one of
our facilities to learn more about these special offers.
(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.
(Wednesdays) SALAD WEDNESDAYS AT THE EXCHANGE:
Enjoy $2.00 off any salad at participating Exchange
Restaurants (valued at $4.00 or more). "Salad Wednesday” is part of the
Fort Stewart Exchange’s BE FIT initiative, designed to promote healthy
lifestyles for Soldiers, retirees and military families. For more information,
call 912-876-8880.
(Ongoing) HEARTS APART PROGRAM MEETING:
The Army Community Service (ACS) Relocation Program
invites Ft. Stewart and Hunter Family Members to attend our monthly Hearts
Apart Program meetings at both Ft. Stewart, building 86 and Hunter, building
1286 at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. The Hearts Apart Support Group is designed to
provide a networking environment where spouses can comfortably meet fellow
spouses who are going through the same things – a lengthy TDY, an unaccompanied
tour, or a deployment. Here, you are
able to learn more about the programs and resources that are available to you
and your family during a military separation.
For more information, please call (912) 767-5058.
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FMWR BRIEFS
(May 1) "THE BIG GAME" BINGO AT STEWART AND
HUNTER:
“The Big Game” on May 1 at Stewart/Hunter Bingo offers
lots of chances to win and win big, with $32K in guaranteed prizes, $13.5K
coverall, and nine $1,800 games. Lightning from 1-4 p.m. Program starts at
approximately 7 p.m. Stewart Bingo is in
building 405 (912-767-4200) and Hunter Bingo is in building 6015
(912-315-4606).
(May 6, 27, Ongoing) BOSS MOVIE NIGHTS AT POOLER:
BOSS Program provides transportation and 20 free movie
tickets to one showing a month (through August) for Stewart/Hunter Active Duty
Single Soldiers, Single Soldier Parents and Geo-Bachelors at the Royal Cinemas
in Pooler GA. Showing on May 6 is "Captain America: Civil War", rated
PG-13 and on May 27 is "X-men: Apocalypse" rated PG-13. Reservations
made on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up begins first day of every
month. Register at Stewart or Hunter Leisure Travel office, 767-2841 (Stewart),
315-3674 (Hunter). For more information, call 912-767-9917.
(May 6) MCSC GOLF SCRAMBLE:
Marne Community & Spouses Club (MCSC) will hold its
annual Golf Scramble on May 6. The event will be held at Taylors Creek Golf
Course and is open to the public. Registration ends April 25. The four person
scramble will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. There will be a variety of contest
to include, longest drive and closest to the pin. The hole in one contest is
back this year with the chance to win a 2016 Chevrolet from Mike Reed.
Individual player fee is $65 or $250 when you register as a team. This includes
your registration, Green Fees, lunch, beverages, golf cart and Tee Pack.
Registration is online at www.MarneCommunityClub.com. To donate or sponsor this
event please contact Leigh Payne, 251-648-6830 at Golf@MarneCommunityClub.com.
(May 6): SPRING SPECIAL OLYMPICS:
Volunteers are needed for the 2016 Spring Special
Olympics. The event will be held May 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Liberty County
Recreation Department, 607 Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville, GA. Volunteers and
needed to serve as buddies, huggers and the cheering section. For more
information or to sign up to volunteer, contact ACS, EFMP at 912-767-1035/2147.
(May 7) LONG RANGE SHOOT:
Opportunity for Soldiers, Retirees, Army Civilians, and
civilian guests to sight in large caliber weapons (registered at Fort Stewart)
from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. May 7 at Red Cloud Echo 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. For more information, call 912-435-8061 or
912-767-4316. (Subject to range control and training schedules.)
(May 7) BOSS PAINTBALL AT STEWART:
Love paintball? Play at 10 a.m. May 7 with fellow
Soldiers who share your passion. Register at the site on the day of event at
Holbrook Outdoor Recreation Area (off Highway 144), or by calling 912-767-9917
or 912-271-5136. Players may use their own equipment or equipment provided by
Outdoor Rec. Paint will be supplied. Cost is $10 per BOSS Soldier and extra fee
for other players (includes lunch). For more information, call 912-767-4316.
(May 8) MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT CLUB STEWART:
Make Mother’s Day extra special this year. Treat her to
the Mother’s Day Brunch at Club Stewart on Sunday May 8 between 10:30 a.m. and
2 p.m. The all-you-can-eat buffet features breakfast items, a carving station,
classic sides and an array of delicious desserts. Save $3 per adult and $1 per
child by purchasing tickets before May 4 at Club Stewart. Prices at door are
$17.95 for adults and $7.45 for children (ages 3-10). Children two and younger
eat free. For more information, visit StewartHunterMWR.com or call
912-767-4717.
(May 12): TIMBER HARVEST COMPLETION:
Fort Stewart/Hunter Airfield's Forestry Branch began a
timber harvest on Fort Stewart adjacent to Hero Road in the vicinity of the
wooded area south of Hero Road and west of New Guinea Street. The timber
harvest is scheduled for completion by May 12. Hours of operation are 6:30
a.m-6 p.m. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are advised to use extra
caution when traveling on Hero Road as logging trucks will be using Hero Road
as a point of ingress/egress to the timber harvest site. Caution signs will be
posted along Hero Road to advise motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. For more
information, call the DPW Forestry Branch at 912-435-8030.
(May 12) EFMP SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: Hunter Army Airfield ACS will conduct a EFMP
Support Group for EFMP Families.
Speakers from the local community as well as ACS Programs will be on
hand to answer questions and get specific feedback from your HAAF Team. Event will be conducted 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May
12 at Bldg. #1286. Call (912) 315-6816
for details.
(May 13) FRG Brownbag Scheduled:
Family Readiness Group volunteers are a vital part of
unit and Soldier readiness. Army
Community Service have created a wonderful way for FRG volunteers to network,
share best practices and have some fun.
On May 13, from 10 am - 12 Noon, Building 87. Get to know the Resources available in the
area. Don't forget to bring a snack or
something to drink. Sign up today, by
calling 767-1257/4047 or on the Team Stewart website, ACS Page.
(May 14) CANOE/KAYAK FLOAT TRIP ON THE OGEECHEE RIVER:
Enjoy the great outdoors and the Ogeechee River on a
Canoe/Kayak Trip starting at 8 a.m. May 14 for just $20 per person (includes
transportation). Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Paddlers must
be 12 or older. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch and to choose
between a canoe or kayak when they register at Outdoor Recreation, building
8325 at Holbrook Pond. Sign up by May 9. For more information, call
912-435-8205 or 912-767-4316.
(May 17) 2016 LEADERSHIP SEMINAR:
Hosted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Office,
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Management Employee Relations and Labor
Law. This one day seminar offers topics unique to Supervisors and Managers of
Federal Civilian Employees. If you are a Civilian or Military Supervisor of
Civilian employees and would like to learn about conflict management, employee
performance issues, your role in the EEO complaint process or how to have a
difficult conversation just to name a few, then this seminar is for you! The
Leadership Seminar will take place at the Fort Stewart Education Center on May
17 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Space is
limited, therefore, registration is required and opens Friday. For more
information please call 912-767-4074.
(May 18-24) PMP BOOT CAMP:
The Division Engineer will host a Project Management
Professional (PMP) “Boot Camp” from May 18-24. This is open to military and
civilian personnel. A professional trainer will facilitate the course -
designed to prepare participants for the PMP exam. Soldiers who pass the exam
gain an additional skill identifier. For cost information or to sign up,
contact CPT Carl Simone by March 24, 912-435-9692 or
carl.a.simone.mil@mail.mil.
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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.)
ANNUAL SAVANNAH SCOTTISH GAMES, May 7:
Join us for the 40th Annual Savannah Scottish Games on
Saturday, May 7 at Bethesda Academy, Bynuh's Field, 9520 Ferguson Ave, Savannah,
GA. Gates open at 9 a.m. with opening ceremony at 12 p.m. (noon). Which you do
not want to miss! The Savannah Games are
the 4th oldest Scottish games in the Southeastern United States. Come join a grand celebration of Scottish
culture with competition, entertainment, shopping, and activities to include
children events, plus food and refreshments for the entire family! Tickets are $10 for adults at the gate and $5
for children (ages 11-17). Children (ages 10 and under) are Free and Military
with ID Card get in for $5. For more information, please go to
www.savannahscottishgames.com.
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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.
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.
