TODAY/THIS WEEK
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK, May 3-9, 2015:
Celebrated the first full week in May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is a time to honor the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. Throughout the week please visit the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield Facebook page to see highlights of civilian workers that make a difference here every day https://www.facebook.com/3rd.Infantry.Division?ref=hl Thank you for your service!
Legion (Bldg 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Raider (Bldg 642, 1312
William H. Wilson Ave), Thunder Café (Bldg 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), and
Vanguard (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, May 22 - 25, the weekend designated DFAC begins with supper,
May 21). Dining Facility information can
be found on the Team Stewart webpage at:
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC. For questions please contact
767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at 767-4991.
FORT STEWART WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC:
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are
Legion and Vanguard DFACs. Vanguard DFAC
will be closed after the lunch meal on May 21 and will reopen with the
breakfast meal on 26 May. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with
the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday on May 22 - 25, the weekend
designated DFAC begins with supper on May 21).
Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
FORT STEWART WEEKDAY MEAL HOURS:
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.; Raider 5-6:30 a.m.; Thunder Café 5-6:30 a.m.; and Vanguard 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.
HUNTER AAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS,
May:
HAAF Consolidated DFAC (Bldg 110, 89 William Barksdale Cir)
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. Friday Meal Hours are
breakfast 6:30-7 a.m. & 7:30-9 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 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.
BIKE PATH CLOSURE, May 4-15:
The Bike Path along Hero road will be closed May 4-15
from Liberty Street to the bridge toward Main Post. The closure is necessary
for the installation of a new water main for the Diamond Elementary School
Project. Signs will be posted for the duration of closure. Also motorists
should use caution in this area during the construction period. POC regarding additional information relative
to the above is Ben Seacrist, DPW, at 228-7114.
CARE TEAM TRAINING, MAY 5:
The time to set up a CARE Team is not when you need
one. Learn how to set up and respond to
a Family who requests CARE Team support.
This training will be conducted by ACS on 5 May, 9am to 11:30 a.m. in
bldg. 87. Training covers how to set up
teams, entering the house, ways the FRG can support and menu preparation. Please register for this most important
training by calling (912) 767-1257/4047/1597.
MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY, May 7 & 8:
In 1984 President Ronald Reagan recognized the profound
importance of spousal commitment to the readiness and well-being of Military
members by declaring the Friday before Mother’s Day every year as Military
Spouse Appreciation Day. This event is
designed to show appreciation for the sacrifices of Military spouses. ACS will celebrate and honor our Military
Spouses at Fort Stewart on May 7 with displays, an open house and bldg. 86 will
have cake and punch. On May 8, the ACS
at HAAF will have a similar event, but be housed in bldg. 1286. For questions, call FS 767-5058 or HAAF
315-6816.
HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS, May 7:
The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held May 07 at
9 a.m. in Fire Station Number 2 Building 1295. 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
315-2009.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING - FS, May 7 &
19:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF on May 7, from 1-2 p.m. and May 19 1-2 p.m. at the Fort Stewart Education Center
Auditorium. A make-up session will be held on May 27, 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. For more information, contact carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil or 767-5047;
or Randall.k.Dutkiewicz.civ@mail.mil or
767-6628.
2015 SPECIAL OLYMPICS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, May 8:
Volunteers are needed as huggers, buddies and the
cheering section for the Spring Special Olympics game. This year's event will be held Friday, May 8,
2015, at the Liberty County Recreation Department, 607 Oglethorpe Hwy,
Hinesville, GA. For information contact
ACS EFMP, 912-767-5058.
USAG WOMEN'S MENTORING PROGRAM, May 8:
The Equal Employment Opportunity Office and Special
Emphasis Program Committee is launching the 2nd rotation of the Women's
Mentoring Program. This is an eight-month (June 1 - Feb. 8) mentoring
opportunity that will allow for the professional development of carefully
matched mentoring pairs. To be eligible
for this program, you must be a federal Civilian female employee. Mentees should be GS 11 and below or NAF
equivalent. Mentors should be GS12 and
above or NAF equivalent. Apply to be a mentee by contacting the EEO Office at
767-4074/1522 or patricia.a.mulhall2.civ@mail.mil. Deadline to apply is May 8.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRAINING, May 26:
Hunter Army Airfield’s Army Substance Abuse Program will
conduct the Quarterly Substance Abuse Prevention and Awareness Training 9-10
a.m., 10:15-11:15 a.m., 1-2 p.m. and 2:15-3:15 p.m. May 12 at the HAAF Post
Theater Bldg 1282. The theme is Spice
Awareness. All units are encouraged to
take advantage of this training opportunity. This training counts toward each
unit’s minimum 4 hour annual training requirements. For more information, contact David Bennett -
Prevention Coordinator 912-315-5592
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MAY / OTHER HEADLINES
SIGN-UP FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, Ongoing:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Chaplain's Office
offers Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer.
The Hunter VBS is 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily, June 8-12 at the Hunter
Main Post Chapel. The Stewart VBS is 9
a.m. to Noon daily, June 22-26, at the Main Post Chapel. Our theme this year is
"Everest conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power." The VBS program is open to Families of
active-duty Soldier, military retirees, and DoD Civilians with children who
have completed Kindergarten thru 5th Grades. Adult and Teen Volunteers are also
needed. Volunteers and Participants can
register ON-LINE at
www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/FSHAAFVBS2015. For more information, call
Charles Archer at Hunter at 912-315-5934, or Bill Agnew at Fort Stewart at
912-767-9789.
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.
COMMUNICATION & ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING, May 15:
Winn Army Community Hospital will offer a Communication
and Assertiveness Training, 9-10 a.m. May 15 at the Winn ACH Patriot
Auditorium. This training is open to all
and is free, no registration is required.
Questions please contact Mrs. Richele Martinez richele.l.martinez.civ@mail.mil.
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISORY TRAINING-HAAF, May 18
& 26:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF on May 18 from 1-2 p.m. at the HAAF ACS Bldg
1286. A make-up session will be held on May
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.
For more information contact Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil or 767-5047; Randall.k.Dutkiewicz.civ@mail.mil or
767-6628.
3ABCT CHANGE OF COMMAND, May 29:
COL Charles D. Costanza, Commander, 3rd ABCT, 3rd
Infantry Division, requests the pleasure of your company for a Change of
Command Ceremony at which COL Michael J. Simmering will assume command of the
3rd ABCT, 3rd Infantry Division on 1 p.m. May 29 at the Marshall Auditorium, 1
Karker St, Bldg 4, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905. Reception to follow. VIPs,
please use https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=235899&k=00624701725E,
to RSVP NLT May 26. For any questions or clarifications, please contact the BDE
OPS SGM at (706)-544-4609.
TRAFFIC WARNING FOR 16TH STREET, through May 29:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Fort Stewart
as road construction is planned for East 6th Street for traffic between Harmon
Avenue and East Bultman, through 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. until May 29. Detour signs and
traffic control devices will be displayed for the duration of the
closures. Motorist 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.
ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING SPOUSE INSTRUCTORS NEEDED:
ACS is proud to announce that AFTB is making a comeback
and we need Spouse instructors. AFTB
empowers individuals, maximizing their personal growth and professional
development through specialized training, transforming our community into a
resilient and strong foundation meeting today's Military mission. If you are a certified AFTB Instructor and
have the time to help ACS bring this valuable program back, or are interested
in becoming a Spouse instructor, please contact Mr. Miguel Cruz, ACS Plans and
Operations, (912) 767-3868 or miguel.e.cruz2.civ@mail.mil.
CIVILIAN FITNESS PROGRAM, June 1-Dec. 3:
Register by May 27
for the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Civilian Employee Wellness and
Fitness Program. Applications are
available online at www.stewartmwr.com/ or www.huntermwr.com. Click on sports
gyms and aquatics/Newman or Tominac Fitness Center and download your
packet. This program lasts 6
months. The Stewart Program at Newman
Fitness Center, B-439 has 25 spaces. The
Hunter Program at Tominac also has 25 spaces.
Hunter employees at MEDDAC, DENTAC and MSE are encouraged to apply. The Civilian Fitness Program provides
opportunities for Civilian Employees to improve their health, well-being and
overall resilience. Department of the Army authorizes Army Civilian employees
up to three hours excused absence per week for up to six months to engage in a
formal exercise program. Army Civilians
may participate in this voluntary program only one time as an Army Civilian
employee. For more information, contact
the DHR rep, James Sharp, james.e.sharp10.civ@mail.mil, at 767-1104. The POC for the Physical Fitness Program in
DFMWR is Devin Bradley, devin.j.bradley.naf@mail.mil, at 767-3031.
HUNTER TRAFFIC DELAYS, Through June 5:
Expect traffic delays on Hunter Army Airfield, April
28-June 5, in Wilson Acres and New Gannam, along North and South Lightning
Road, off of North Perimeter Road and Steven Douglass Street. Lane closures may be necessary to conduct a
smoke test of the sanitary collection system.
Delays may be incurred due to movement of vehicles and personnel. Please plan accordingly for the delays and
slow down and be aware of the workers and equipment in the area. POC is Kevin Montano, DPW at 912-767-4937 or
912-767-2010.
CONTROLLED BURNING, ongoing:
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.
FOOD HANDLERS CLASS, June 29
The May Food Handlers Class has been cancelled. The next class is Monday June 29 from
10:30-11:30 a.m. . This class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot
Auditorium. It is a FREE class, and 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. 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 the installation including Unit functions, Organizational
Days, FRG Events, etc.
UPDATE YOUR GOARMYED EMAIL PREFERRED ADDRESS, before June
30:
AKO will cease forwarding emails to Army Common Access
Card (CAC) holders on June 30. AKO has
already ceased to forward emails to non-CAC accounts. In order for you to receive information from
GoArmyEd you must update your account information and change your Preferred
Email address to your @mail.mil account.
To update your record select the "Account Information" link at
the bottom of your home page. Once you
update your Preferred Email address please select the "Update Account
Information" button.
EARN PROMOTION POINTS WITH ACS CLASSES:
In accordance with AR 600-8-19 paragraph 3-44a. (3),
Soldiers can earn four promotion points for each 40 hours of each ACS courses.
The ACS courses for promotion points include:
Family Advocacy/New Parent Support Program Classes; Financial Readiness
Training Classes; Operation R.E.A.D.Y. (Resource’s for Educating about
Deployment and You); Army Family Team Building Level K-Military Knowledge; AFTB
Level K is the “heart” of the AFTB Training; AFTB Level G – Personal Growth
& Resiliency; AFTB Level L – Leadership Development; and AFTB Level I, II,
III on-line instruction through www.myarmyonesource.com. For questions please contact ACS Plans and
Operations at (912) 767-3863.
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FMWR NEWS
FOOT GOLF SCRAMBLE AT HUNTER GOLF COURSE, Friday (May 8):
LTC Will Bowman invites all to play in the Garrison
Commander’s Foot Golf Scramble, an event that inaugurates play at Hunter Golf
Course of the sport which is growing in popularity across the U.S. The scramble
will get under way at 9 a.m. Friday. The 18-hole, foot golf layout is adjacent
to the front nine holes of Hunter Golf Course. The cost for the 4-person
scramble is $25 per person. Rules are similar to regular golf. Indoor or turf
shoes permitted, but soccer shoes with cleats not allowed. Register by
Thursday. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AT CLUB STEWART, May 10:
Make the day extra special for Mom by taking her to the
Mother’s Day Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. May 10 at Club Stewart,
building 405. Enjoy Southern Breakfast favorites, omelet station, carving
station and much more. Advance tickets, available at the club, are $14.95 for
adults and $6.95 kids 10 and under. Advance prices end Thursday (May 7). Prices at the door are $17.95 for adults and
$7.95 for kids. Children ages 0-2 are
free. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
MOTHER'S DAY AT CORKAN, May 10:
Cypress Creek Adventure Golf, building 448, shows its
appreciation for Mom with $1 games of adventure mini-golf May 10 from noon-6
p.m. Take Mom out for brunch, then bring her over for some fun. For more
information, call 912-767-4273.
MWR COMMUNITY THEATER’S “JUNGLE BOOK” AUDITIONS, May
14-16:
Auditions for MWR Community Theater’s next production,
“Jungle Book,” will be held at Newman Fitness Center from 7-8:30 p.m. May
14-15, and from 6-8:30 p.m. May 16. Show dates are July 17-18. For more
information, call 912-767-6212.
STEWART/HUNTER 75TH ANNIVERSARY BREWS & BITES EVENT
AT HUNTER CLUB, May 15:
Give your taste buds a treat at the Stewart/Hunter 75th
Anniversary Brews & Bites, starting at 5 p.m. May 15 at Hunter Club. Chat
with a Service Brewing Co. sommelier as you taste featured brews produced by
the Savannah brewing company. Master chefs will prepare hors d’oeuvres to pair
perfectly with each featured beer at four sampling stations. Purchase advance
tickets, at $25 per person until May 12 at Club Stewart or Hunter Club. Tickets
are $30 per person after May 12. The event can accommodate 100 persons. The
public is welcome. For more information, call 912-315-4603.
HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD 75TH ANNIVERSARY DUATHLON 5K RUN,
May 16:
Hunter Army Airfield 75th Anniversary Duathlon 5K Run,
starting at 8 a.m. May 16, will consist of a 5K run on the flight line, a
10-mile bicycle ride around the post perimeter and a 3K run around the
headquarters building. Also: static military displays, band music and food
vendors. T-shirts will be given to pre-registered participants. Register at
www.runsignup.com. Cost is $35 per person from May 1-11 and $40 on the day of
the event. For additional information, call 912-315-5078.
AMERICA’S ARMED FORCES KIDS RUN 2015 AT STEWART, HUNTER:
Non-competitive runs, part of a national event in support
of Armed Forces Day, start at 9 a.m. May 16 at Jordan Fitness Center (building
608) on Stewart, and at 9 a.m. May 30 at Stephen Douglas Street and North
Perimeter Road on Hunter. The Hunter kids run originally was scheduled for May
16, but was changed so parents can participate in Hunter Army Airfield 75th
Anniversary Duathlon 5K Run on that day. Youth aged 5-13 are invited to
participate in the kids runs. There’s no charge, and T-Shirts will be awarded
to all youth participants. Parents may run with children. Sign up at Youth
Sports or online at www.Americaskidsrun.org
<http://www.Americaskidsrun.org> . For more information, call
912-767-5742 at Stewart or 912-315-9781 at Hunter.
HOLBROOK MOVIES UNDER THE STARS SEASON BEGINS, May 16:
The first showing in the popular Holbrook Movies Under
the Stars series will be May 16 at 8:30 p.m. and will feature “Big Hero 6.” The
film is rated PG and lasts 93 minutes. There’s no charge for the movies, and movie-goers
are asked to bring their own chairs or blankets. A vendor will be on hand to
sell popcorn and drinks. Other movie dates are June 19, July 17, Aug. 22, Sept.
11 and Oct. 24. For more information, call 912-767-4316.
LEISURE TRAVEL TRIP TO SUMMER WAVES AT JEKYLL ISLAND, May
16:
Enjoy Summer Waves at Jekyll Island, Ga., with Leisure
Travel on May 16. Register by May 13 for the trip to a place where the whole
family can escape the heat, cool off and enjoy wild water slide rides. The cost
of $25 per person includes transportation and admission. For more information,
call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
SPLASHPARK AT CORKAN OPENS, May 18
“The Springs” Splashpark, building 444 at Cypress Creek,
opens for the summer season May 18 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (weather
permitting). Admission for those entering the gated area is $2 per person (ages
3 and older). Children (ages 2 and under) free with paying adult. Swimmer
diapers are required for children not potty trained. For more information, call
912-767-4273.
OUTDOOR POOLS OPEN, INDOOR POOLS BEGIN SUMMER SCHEDULES,
May 23:
May 23 is opening day for the Corkan and Bryan Village
Outdoor Pools at Stewart and the Hunter Outdoor Swimming Pool & Water Spray
Park. Hours of operation will be 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on opening day as well as
on Sunday, May 24, and on May 25, Memorial Day. The price is $3 daily or $80
for a season pass. Children under 4 years of age free. Passes can be purchased
at any outdoor pool when they open. Also effective May 23, the Newman and
Tominac indoor pools will be closed on weekends. They will be open for military
and fitness training Monday through Friday only from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. For
more information, call the Corkan pool (912-767-8575), Bryan Village pool (912-767-2701)
or Hunter pool (912- 315-5786).
OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK LEISURE TRAVEL TRIP, May 30:
Explore the Okefenokee Swamp Park at Waycross, Ga., with
Leisure Travel on May 30. Register by May 18. The cost is $25 per person for
transportation and admission. Tour consists of a boat ride, train ride and
demonstration with snakes and alligators. Please bring your own lunch. For more
information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
CHEROKEE, N.C. WEEKEND WITH LEISURE TRAVEL, June 12-14:
Visit an Indian Village, see their arts and crafts,
native dancing and tour the museum while learning about the Trail of Tears
during this exciting weekend trip to Cherokee, N.C. Other activities will
include a night at Harrah’s Casino and a stop at the Biltmore Estate in
Asheville, N.C., for a tour on Sunday. The cost is $600 for up to four people per
room. Fee includes transportation and a two-night stay at the Cherokee Grand
Hotel. (Biltmore tour is an additional cost). Registration closes May 31. For
more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart or 912-315-3674 at Hunter.
COSMIC BOWLING SPECIAL AT MARNE BOWLING CENTER, Ongoing:
Unlimited bowling is $5 per person Fridays and Saturdays
from 7 p.m. until closing at Marne Bowling Center now through Aug. 22. Shoe
rental is not included. Come on out and enjoy great food, music and fun. For
more information, call 912-767-4866.
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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.)
Run or Bike Across Georgia, from Fort Stewart to
Columbus, a 260 mile jaunt across cool and comfortable south Georgia. Individually take on the challenge to either
Run Across Georgia in 5 days or Bike Across Georgia in 24 hours. Relay teams can
either Run Across Georgia in 40 hours or Bike Across Georgia in 20 hours. The event kicks off from Fort Stewart's
Warriors Walk and heads toward Columbus. Come out and cheer on these awesome
athletes and the House of Heroes cause of modifying the homes for wounded
warriors. For more information, or to register your team (registration closes:
Sun, May 17), visit www.houseofheroes.org , www.runfortheheroes.com .
