****Don’t let Bill, Claudette, Danny, Erika ....even
Victor or Wanda catch you unprepared! These are just a few of the Hurricanes
who may visit the area during the 2015 Hurricane Season, which began today and
continues through Nov. 30. The Severe Weather Guide is online at
www.stewart.army.mil. Community Members are encouraged to remain vigilant
against Severe Weather. Learn about
Ready Army, how to make a preparedness kit, evacuation routes, weather
classifications and terminology, and more.
Also, installation announcements during Severe Weather can be found on
the 3rd ID Facebook at www.facebook.com/3rd.Infantry.Division.****
TODAY/THIS WEEK
HUNTER IG OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
The Office of the Inspector General 3ID at Hunter Army
Airfield will be temporarily CLOSED until further notice. The Fort Stewart and Kelley Hill (FBGA)
office will remain open to provide assistance.
In the event that anyone in the HAAF area or surrounding communities
require IG assistance, they can also submit an email at their convenience to
usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.ask-the-ig@mail.mil or leave a message at
912-767-2803.
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JUNE/OTHER HEADLINES
TRAFFIC WARNING FOR NEAL BLVD. June 8 through Aug.
21:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Hunter Army
Airfield as road construction is planned for Neal Blvd. The road will be closed
to thru traffic from 6 a.m., June 8 until Aug. 21 in front of Building 1279 to
the MWR Vehicle Resale Lot. Detour signs
and traffic control devices will be displayed for the duration of the
closure. Motorist are encouraged to
avoid this area to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in
traffic patterns. For more information call
DPW, Ben Seacrist at 767-3269.
ROAD CLOSURE, June 8-23:
East 16th Street from Harmon Ave. to Ricker Ave/Austin
Road will be closed June 8-23 to complete the next phase of paving. Detour
signs and traffic control devices will be displayed for the duration of the
closure. Motorists are encouraged to
avoid this area to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in
traffic patterns. POC for this
construction effort is Jim Shurling at 912-320-0472.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION, June 8-Oct. 7:
Beginning June 8 through Oct. 7, construction will begin
on a Traffic Circle at the intersection of Hero and Austin Roads. The
contractor will be working diligently to complete the project prior to the
beginning of the next school year. Detour signs and traffic control devices
will be displayed for the duration of the closure. Motorist are encouraged to avoid this area to
minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in traffic patterns. POC
for this construction effort is Gary McIntyre at 912-228-7103.
ACS MRT TRAINING, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 16 & 17:
Master Resiliency Training is now easier to attend. The
MRT Trainers at ACS will host a special Resiliency Training designed to make
attendance easier. Training will be conducted at the Main Post Education
Center, room #238, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 16 & 17. Plan you schedule now and learn how to put
things into perspective and how positive emotions can drive how you feel. Please call (912) 767-1257/4047 to sign up
now.
WARRANT OFFICER ASSOCIATION GOLF SCRAMBLE, June 19:
The Marne Chapter Warrant Officer Association invites you
to participate in
their Golf Scramble June 19, at Taylor's Creek Golf
Course. The 18-hole
scramble tees off at 9 a.m. The cost for the 4-person
format scramble is $40
per person and includes golf cart, green fees, score
sheet and a small
bucket of range balls.
Open to the public. Come on out
and enjoy a great
time. To register,
contact CW3 Knowles at 912-767-3372 or
Kimberley.k.knowles.mil@mail.mil, CW4 Warthon at
912-767-4522 or
william.l.warthon.mil@mail.mil or Taylors Creek Golf
Course at 912-767-2370
with questions or to sign up!
MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS, June 24:
Army Public Health Nursing in conjunction with the Army
Wellness Center is conducting monthly tobacco cessation classes. The next class is 9-10 a.m., June 24, at the
Army Wellness Center located at 844 Gulick Ave. (building 442), 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 at 912-435-5071.
2nd ANNUAL ACS RECON CHALLENGE, June 25:
Join ACS as we conduct the 2nd Annual RECON
Challenge. This IMCOM recognized Best
Practice will be conducted June 25, with registration starting at 4:30 p.m. The
challenge will begin after Retreat at 5:00 pm.
This is a Family fun event designed to build Resilience, improve
communication and build confidence in decision making. Participants will be given clues to navigate
to special landmarks on the Installation.
Landmarks will have questions and physical challenges designed to
further test participants. ACS will have
a surprise finish point for the entire Families enjoyment. Please call FS (912) 767-1257/4047/1597 for
details.
FOOD HANDLERS CLASS, June 29
The next class is 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.
160TH RECRUITING, Ongoing:
160th Special Operations Aviation is looking for
recruits. As a Soldier with the 160th
SOAR(A) you will support a variety of Special Operations Forces and Combatant
Commanders across the world. You will execute what YOU plan and do realistic
training. If you believe you possess the attributes required to earn the
coveted Maroon Beret and to see if you qualify for this unique opportunity,
call (757)-768-8596 or email Bryant.j.cambronero.mil@mail.mil.
ALWAYS KEEP "IWATCH" IN MIND:
iWATCH, iREPORT, iSalute are community programs to help
your neighborhood stay safe from terrorist activities. You and your fellow Army community members
can report behaviors and activities that make you feel uncomfortable and do not
look right (suspicious behaviors). iWATCH ARMY is a program and partnership
between your community and your local law enforcement. iWATCH ARMY asks you to report behavior and
activities that are unusual or seem out of the ordinary. You can submit online
or by phone. Visit
www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=541 to learn more.
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 Miguel Cruz, ACS Plans and
Operations, (912) 767-3868 or miguel.e.cruz2.civ@mail.mil.
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.
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. Register at
www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/FSHAAFVBS2015 to volunteer or to participate. For
more information, call Charles Archer at Hunter at 912-315-5934, or Bill Agnew
at Fort Stewart at 912-767-9789.
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.
JUNE DINING FACILITY HOURS ANNOUNCED:
The Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Dining Facilities
cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us.
JUNE FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS:
Legion (Bldg 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Raider (Bldg 642, 1312
William H. Wilson Ave), Thunder Café (Bldg 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), 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 13 - 15 June, the weekend designated DFAC begins with
supper on 12 June). Dining Facility
information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage 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.
JUNE FORT STEWART WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC:
Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are
Thunder Café and Spartan DFACs. Spartan
DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal on 12 June and will reopen with the
breakfast meal on 16 June. Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with
the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday June 13-15, the weekend
designated DFAC begins with supper June 12). Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
JUNE FS 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 Spartan 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.
JUNE HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS:
The Hunter Army Airfield Consolidated DFAC (Bldg 110, 89
William Barksdale Cir) Weekday Meal Hours are Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m.
Friday Meal Hours are breakfast 6:30-7 a.m. & 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Weekend and Holiday Meal Hours are
Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.
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FMWR NEWS
JACKSONVILLE JAGUAR TICKETS ON SALE AT LEISURE TRAVEL:
Tickets for all Jacksonville Jaguars home games, played
at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, are available at Stewart/Hunter Leisure
Travel offices. Prices range from $50 per person for the 200 section and $67
per person for 100 section. The Stewart office is in the PX Furniture Mall
Complex and the Hunter office is in the PX Exchange, building 6020. For more
information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
“READING TO THE RHYTHM" SUMMER READING PROGRAM
BEGINS, Thursday:
The Summer Reading Program for children ages 5-12 will be
held at George P. Hays Library from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays beginning this Thursday
and continuing until July 16. There’s no charge. Registration begins today
(June 1). This year’s theme is “Reading to the Rhythm." Stories focus on
types of music such as reggae, jazz and classical, followed by musical-themed
crafts such as guitar, maracas, tambourine and wind chimes. While supplies last, library bags with 2015
Summer Reading T-Shirts will be given out at time of registration. For more
information, call 912-767-2828.
WHISKERS & BOBBERS KIDS FISHING DAY AT HOLBROOK POND,
Saturday:
The Whiskers & Bobbers Kids Fishing Day, for children
ages 15 and under of Military ID cardholders, will be held 7-10 a.m. Saturday
at Holbrook Pond (off Ga. Hwy 144). Free. Kids may catch up to five catfish
each and have their catch cleaned. Prizes in three age groups for largest
catfish caught. Whiskers and Bobbers T-shirts are on sale for $8 each at
Stewart Bowling Center and the Stewart Pass & Permit and Holbrook Outdoor
Equipment Rental offices, where pre-registration is taking place. T-shirt price
will increase to $10 on day of event. Kids are encouraged to register by
Wednesday at either office or online through https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil
<https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil>. For more information, call 912-767-4316.
ALL-ARMY TEN-MILER QUALIFIER RACE, Saturday:
Win the honor of representing the Third Infantry Division
in the All-Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., Oct. 11 by being one of the top
three men or top three women finishers in the Qualifier Race at Donovan Field,
Fort Stewart, starting at 6 a.m. Saturday. There is no charge. Register from
5-5:45 a.m. at the qualifier site on the day of the run. Only Active Duty may
qualify, but Family Members, Retirees and DoD Civilians welcome to run in the
qualifier for fun. For more information, call 912-767-8238 (Stewart), or
912-315-4160 (Hunter).
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE SHOOT, June 12:
Large caliber rifle shoot June 12 from 2-6 p.m. at Small
Arms Range November (off Stewart Road 40) is an opportunity for Soldiers,
Retirees, Army Civilians, and civilian guests to zero and shoot large caliber
weapons at 25, 50 and 100 meters. Bring your rifles or muzzle loaders of any
caliber. No pistols or shotguns. Cost is $5 per two-hour block/person. For more
information, call 912-435-8061 or 912-767-4316.
FOOT GOLF GRAND OPENING AT HUNTER, June 13:
A four-person scramble June 13 at 1 p.m. will celebrate
the grand opening of the 18-hole Foot Golf course adjacent to the front nine at
Hunter Golf Course. The cost of $30 per player includes tourney fee, golf car,
prizes, lunch and drinks. Players are asked to register by June 11. Public is
welcome. Indoor or turf shoes permitted, however soccer shoes with cleats not
allowed. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
LOW COUNTRY BREWS & BBQ BITES, June 19:
Enjoy great beers and plenty of barbeque while you savor
the great value at the Low Country Brews and BBQ Bites 6-8 p.m. June 19 on the
outside lawn area (Hero Road side) at Club Stewart. Don’t miss this upscale
BBQ, paired with Service Brewing's Craft Beers. The evening will feature four
interactive stations. On the menu is
Ground Pounder Beer Can Chicken & Yukon Gold Potato fries; Old Guard and
Honey Lacquered pork loin with Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese; Compass Rose
Brined and House Smoked Beef Tri-Tip mini subs with assorted toppings, plus an
interactive dessert station. Cost is $25 per person. To host the event, the
club must pre-sell 70 tickets. Purchase tickets at the club by June 17. Ticket
holders will be refunded if event is cancelled. For more information, call
912-767-4717.
HUNTER POST-WIDE HOUSING GARAGE SALE AT HUNTER, June 20:
An on-post housing garage sale will be held at Hunter from
8 a.m. until 2 p.m. June 20. Only residents of post housing are eligible to
sell. Register by June 12 to have your garage sale location placed on a map
which will be posted at www.huntermwr.com at the time of the sale. Military and
non-military are invited to purchase. Gate passes for civilian guests may be
obtained two days in advance from Montgomery Street Gate at Hunter. For more
information, or to sign up, call 912-315-5078.
DAY OF OFFSHORE DEEP SEA FISHING WITH LEISURE TRAVEL,
June 27:
Register until June 19 for a day of offshore deep sea
fishing, where Black Sea Bass and Trigger fish are the catch of the day. Sail
out of Jekyll Island Marina on June 27. The cost of $135 per person includes
bait, tackle and transportation. Participants must be 12 years old or older.
Bring your lunch coolers, up to 48 quarts allowed, no glass. Keep what you
catch if in season (limits set by Fish and Wildlife). For more information,
call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 at Hunter.
75TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL AT MARNE BOWLING CENTER, Month
of June:
Marne Bowling Center is celebrating the 75th anniversary
of the establishment of Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield with a special price
deal all during June. Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., bowl
for 75 cents per game. Price does not include shoe rental. For more
information, call 912-767-4866.
"THE WALKING DEAD" TOUR ATLANTA TRIP, July
11:
Register by June 22 to take “The Walking Dead” tour in
Atlanta July 11. Visit the hospital where it all started for your favorite
sheriff on "The Walking Dead." Go inside the goat farm and see
firsthand where the "Vatis" held camp. Find out if the CDC is still
standing and get your own cover shot and selfie from the Jackson Street Bridge.
Cost of $100 per person includes transportation on a motor coach and tour. For
more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
