TOW TO GO:
Celebrate Responsibly!
Don't Drink and Drive during the holidays. Call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246, for
a free ride home if you drink too much.
Confidential local ride within a 10-mile radius to a safe location
Service is provided in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Free and available to
both AAA members and non-members. The AAA tow truck takes the vehicle and the
driver home. Go to: http://autoclubsouth.aaa.com/safety/tow_to_go.aspx for more information.
DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE:
Designate a Driver. Fort Stewart
and Hunter Police will be actively conducting DUI checkpoints beginning March
14 in various location on the installations and Ga. highways 144, 119, and Ga.
highway 47.
TODAY/THIS WEEK
TRAFFIC WARNING:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Fort Stewart-Hunter Army
Airfield next week as road construction is planned for East 6th Street for
traffic between Harmon Avenue and East Bultman, March 17 from 6 a.m. until May
26. In addition road construction will close East 16th Street from Troop Avenue
to Harmon Avenue. The road will be
closed from 6 a.m. March 17 until May 29.
Detour signs and traffic control devices will be displayed for the
duration of the closures. Motorists are
encouraged to avoid this area to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to
changes in traffic patterns. For more
information call DPW at 767-3269.
TODAY/THIS WEEK
BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES AT STEWART EVENT, today (March 12):
See the world renowned Budweiser Clydesdales up close
during a Hitching Demonstration/Parade of the Hitch event (weather permitting)
Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Newman Field. There also will be a Folds of
Honor Scholarship presentation and announcement of winners of a Stewart/Hunter
“Here’s to the Heroes” essay contest. Food and beverage vendors and free
inflatable activities for all ages will be at the event. For more information,
call 912-767-6212.
WARRIOR LEADER COURSE GRADUATION, March 13:
The Fort
Stewart NCO Academy Warrior Leader course, Class 04-15, will graduate March 13,
at Newman Fitness Center, 11 a.m. Doors
open at 10:45 p.m. The uniform for military attendees is ACU's and for the
civilians proper attire. Please call Executive Admin, 912-435-2501 for more
information.
VETERANS PARKWAY TRAFFIC ALERT, Ongoing:
Utility work along Veterans Parkway will require partial
lane closures through March 19 for the removal of old utilities from under the
roadway. Motorists could experience
delays and should use extra caution in this area. The POC for this action is Mr. Matt Bolen
(DPW Project Manager) at 912-767-7898.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR VETERANS PARKWAY AND WILSON AVENUE,
March 17-20:
Utility relocation work will take place at the intersection
of Veterans Parkway and Wilson Avenue from March 17-20 for the removal of old
water and sewer lines. A portion of the
intersection and roadway will be restricted to one lane. Motorists are advised to use extra caution in
this area. The POC for this action is
Mr. Matt Bolen (DPW Project Manager) at 912-767-7898.
INSTALLATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE, March 16 -
20: Between March 16 - 20, Fort Stewart
and Hunter Army Airfield will conduct an Emergency Response Exercise. This exercise will test our ability to
respond to events which could happen here.
You may hear announcements or warning sirens over our Emergency Warning
System and Emergency Services sirens on vehicles. As a result of the exercise, you may
experience delays at gates and facilities, or be asked to remain indoors until
the all clear is given. Please follow
the instructions given over the address system or in the building or activity
in which you are located. For the exercise, we will use all forms of communication
which include, but are not limited to reader boards, Marne TV, Social Media,
and the Early Warning System. All
exercise announcements will be prefaced with "EXERCISE-EXERCISE-EXERCISE”. At any time if you hear any announcements
that do not begin with “EXERCISE-EXERCISE-EXERCISE”, it is a real announcement
and you must respond to the instructions.
Please be patient while we conduct this exercise which is a vital piece
of maintaining our readiness and contributes to the overall safety of our Army
Community.
BLOOD DRIVE, March 20:
Share Life, Give Blood. Red Cross
is conducting a blood drive next Friday at Newman Gym, sponsored by Fort
Stewart. Register to donate online
at: www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: Dogface
Not sure if you can give blood? Go to:
http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements
IAW the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Article 27,
Section 37), employees are allotted time off for donating blood.
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MARCH/OTHER HEADLINES
AKO ACCOUNTS CLOSE, VERIFY YOUR CAC EMAIL, NLT June 30:
The AKO email accounts are shutting down. While everyone has been switched to the
Enterprise Email System; you need to ensure that your CAC certificates are
correctly aligned to your enterprise email account. If your CAC expires in the next 90 days you
can make an appointment to renew your CAC now. Your email will be updated when
you get your new ID card. The ID Card section has been updating cards in
preparation for this action, so you may already have the new email on your
CAC. To determine what email address is
on your CAC, log into your computer and follow the next 5-Steps. 1) Go to the bottom right hand corner of your
computer screen and look for the small "up arrow." Click on it to
reveal more icons. 2) Look for the
"Active Client" icon. It looks like a small external smart card
reader with a little blue card inserted. Click on the icon and select
"Open". 3) Once Active Client opens, double-click on "My
Certificates". 4) Look at the center icon, it should have a green check
mark on it. Double-click on the icon to open up the certificate properties. 5)
The 4th line down should say "Email." If your email address ends in
"@mail.mil", your card already has your Enterprise Email (EE) address
associated with it. If your email
address still ends with "@us.army.mil," report it to your IMO for
further assistance.
COLLATERAL DUTY EEO COUNSELOR TRAINING, May 11 -15:
The FS/HAAF Equal Employment Office currently seeks
employees to join the Collateral Duty EEO Counselor Team. Ideal candidates should have the ability to
facilitate the communication process, remain neutral, objective, and
professional while attempting to resolve employment related issues/concerns as
well as gain the confidence of employees and management. Preferred characteristics of an EEO Counselor
candidate should include objectivity, maturity, honesty and an interest in the
EEO Process. Those interested in
applying must be able to attend the DA Certified 40-hour Counselor Training
Course offered at Fort Stewart May, 11-15, 2015 (you must be in attendance for
the entire 40 hours, no exceptions), be a permanent employee at grade GS-09 (or
equivalent) and above, dedicate at least 10 percent of your duty time to EEO,
and plan to be at FS/HAAF for the next two years. For more information contact the EEO Office
at 767-4074 or the POC, Ms. Bess Stone @ 767-6924 or email
janie.k.stone.civ@mail.mil.
TRICARE RETIRED BENEFICIARIES WITH MEDICARE:
Beneficiaries who are Medicare-eligible based on a
disability can enroll in Prime, as long as they purchase Medicare Part B. They
will not have to pay the premiums for Prime since they are already paying for
Part B. Active duty beneficiaries do not need to purchase Part B to have
coverage under TRICARE, but must be sure to purchase it before the sponsor
separates. Beneficiaries who enroll in Prime and have Medicare are considered
TRICARE For Life since their claims are processed by the TRICARE For Life
claims processor. Medicare pays first and TRICARE pays last. For questions please contact Health Benefits
Branch at 912-435-6716.
MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS, March 18:
Army Public Health Nursing in conjunction with the Army
Wellness Center is conducting monthly tobacco cessation classes. The next class is March 18, 9 to 10 a.m. at
the Army Wellness Center located at 844 Gulick Ave., Fort Stewart. Classes will provide tools on how to become
tobacco free and how to stay tobacco free if you have already quit. Open to all Active Duty, Retirees, Military
Beneficiaries and DoD Civilians (MEDDAC, DENTAC, & VETCOM only). For more
information contact Kirstie McDonald, APHN 912-435-5071 or Valerie
Carmack-Issac 912-767-4077, Nurse Educator, Army Wellness Center.
NCO INDUCTION CEREMONY CANCELLED: Please be advised that 3rd Brigade Support
Battalion's Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony taking place from 1:30
-2:30 on Friday, 20 Mar 15 at Club Stewart in the Main Ballroom on Fort Stewart
has been CANCELLED.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-HAAF, Mar. 19 and
Mar. 26:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Mar. 19 from 1-2 p.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg.
1286. A make-up session will be held
Mar. 26 from 9-10 a.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg. 1286. Sign-in begins 30 minutes
prior to start time. All supervisors are required to attend. Do not bring food or beverages, except water.
POC is Ms. Fisher, 767-5047 or
Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.
'I WAS THERE" FILM WORKSHOP, April 13-16:
“I was There” Film Workshop: Patton Veteran’s Project,
Inc. is visiting Fort Stewart from 13-16 April for an all-female Soldier’s
workshop. These interactive half-day workshops allow participants to tell their
own service-related stories through film while collaborating, sharing ideas,
and learning the art of film making. Additional information about the program
can be found at www.iwastherefilms.org. To register or for questions, please
contact Division Health Promotion at 435-9959 or the Warrior’s Transition
Battalion at 980-1765.
STATE OF THE GARRISON, Apr. 14 and Apr. 16:
Col. Kevin Gregory, US Army Garrison Fort Stewart-Hunter
Army Airfield Garrison Commander, will conduct the bi-annual Fort Stewart State
of the Garrison, Tues. Apr. 14, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Main Post Chapel. Lt. Col. Will Bowman, Garrison Commander,
Hunter Army Airfield, will conduct the Hunter State of the Garrison Thurs.,
Apr. 16, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Hunter Chapel.
Topics include IMCOM CG priorities, Leadership change, Things We Are
Proud Of, What's Next, Resources, and Awards.
The State of the Garrison is a bi-annual event to share information with
the workforce, and are open to all Garrison employees. LMFRF GOLF TOURNAMENT,
April 13: Opportunity for up to five
Soldiers who are either a Wounded Warrior / Purple Heart Recipient or in the
rank of E-6 and below to golf for free in the LMFRF Golf Tournament. Interested
Soldiers email the Marne Community Outreach Team at:
usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.comrel@mail.mil
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS, Mar. 20:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF Mar. 20 from 9-10 a.m. at the Fort Stewart
Education Center Auditorium. A make-up session will be held Mar. 25 from 9-10
a.m. in the Garrison Conference Room, Bldg. 624. Sign-in begins 30 minutes
prior to start time. All supervisors are required to attend. Do not bring food or beverages, except water.
POC is Ms. Fisher, 767-5047 or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil.
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF, Through May 15:
Army Emergency Relief – Making a Difference. The AER
campaign runs from March 1 through May 15 with the goal of creating greater
awareness of the benefits of AER as well as providing Soldiers the opportunity
to donate to their fellow Soldiers. For more information please contact Mr.
Frederick Sledge: (912) 767- 5065 for
Fort Stewart and Ms. Jeanie Smith: (912)
315-6816 for HAAF.
HIRING FOR SEASONAL RECREATION ASSISTANT (WATER SAFETY
INSTRUCTORS), May 29:
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield DFMWR are looking to
hire seasonal water safety instructors, Not-to-Exceed Sept. 7. The salary is
$9.21 to $11.50 per hour. The Job
Announcement number is SCNAFDW151315865OC and SCNAFDW151318414OC. The hiring action closes May 29. Interested applicants may apply via
www.usajobs.gov website.
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FMWR NEWS
BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES AT STEWART EVENT, Today (March 12)
See the world renowned Budweiser Clydesdales up close
during a Hitching Demonstration/Parade of the Hitch event (weather permitting)
today from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Newman Field. There also will be a Folds of Honor
Scholarship presentation and announcement of winners of a Stewart/Hunter
“Here’s to the Heroes” essay contest. Food and beverage vendors and free
inflatable activities for all ages will be at the event. For more information,
call 912-767-6212.
POWERLIFTING & BENCH PRESS CHALLENGE AT STEWART,
Saturday (March 14):
The Powerlifting & Bench Press Challenge will be held
Saturday at Newman Fitness Center. Weigh-in is 8:30 a.m. Challenge begins at 10
a.m., following a competition brief. Contestants will be placed into one of 11
different weight classes (male and female). USPF rules apply and lifting shirts
allowed. Awards will be presented to top three bench press and power lifters.
For more information, call 912-767-3031.
“COMPRESSED GET GOLF READY” AT HUNTER, Saturday (March
14):
“Compressed Get Golf Ready,” from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at
Hunter Golf Course, is open to beginners and novices looking for instruction
and information to enhance their enjoyment of this great game. Register by
Friday. Learn proper mechanics of golf, putting, short game, full swing, rules
and etiquette. Cost of $90 per person for three-hour session of instructional
program includes a one month membership. For more information, call
912-315-9115.
ST. PATTY'S SPECIAL AT STEWART BOWLING, March 16:
Come in your best green and get a great discount on
bowling March 16 from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Let the "Luck of the
Irish" help you get that 300 game. Cost is $1.50 per game and $1.50 for
shoe rental. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY "ERIN GO BRAUGH" GOLF
PROMOTION AT STEWART AND HUNTER, March 17:
No need to go downtown to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Come to Taylors Creek Golf Course or Hunter Golf Course and celebrate in peace
and tranquility. Bring a golfing buddy and if both of you wear something green,
you receive a two for one golf special with 18 holes of golf and golf car. It's
great to be Irish for a day. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
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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.)
100 YEARS OF STEAM, March 21, 22:
Families are welcome to join us at the Georgia State
Railroad Museum during the weekend of March 21st to help celebrate over 100
years of steam technology. March begins the official summer operation of our
fully restored 1913 Steam Locomotive #30 at Georgia State Railroad Museum. Throughout the weekend there will be train
tours of the site. Visitors will also have the opportunity to talk to the
engineer and go behind the scenes to learn about the restoration of the #15 --
a 101 year-old steam locomotive. Blacksmiths will be working and operating the
power hammer. Visitors can experience a demonstration of the 1858 Smith &
Porter Stationary Steam Engine, see how steam engines were used to power other
machines through the use of a line shaft, join a Pullman rail car tour, and
operate our handcar. Admission to
Georgia State Railroad Museum is required. The costs are $10 per adult, $6 per
child (ages 2-12). 912-651-6823
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