11/06/2013
TODAY/THIS WEEK
"GOOD LEADERSHIP VS. BAD LEADERSHIP" EVENT, Today (Nov. 6)
STATE OF THE GARRISON AT HUNTER, Thursday
ICE COMMENT OPPORTUNITY, Ongoing
BRIDGES REDUCED TO ONE LANE, through Nov. 7
WATER OUTAGE, Nov. 8
CLIENT SERVICES OFFICE CLOSURE, Nov 8 & 11
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NOVEMBER HEADLINES
TRAINING COORDINATION BRIEF, Nov. 12
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE OBSERVANCE, Nov. 13
ASAP TRAINING OFFERED, Nov. 15
CPAC HEALTH FAIR, Nov. 19-20
THANKSGIVING DFAC MEALs, Nov. 27
DECORATE AND RECYCLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ongoing
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MARNE WEEK EVENTS/INFORMATION
MARNE WEEK ROAD CLOSURE FOR 5K/10K, Nov. 19;
MARNE WEEK 5K/10K RACE, Nov. 19 (Registration through Nov. 15);
MARNE DIVISION BALL, Nov. 22
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FMWR NOTES
ROCKY’S WARRIOR ZONE GAMING TOURNAMENT, Nov. 14, Nov. 21
COMMANDING GENERAL'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT STEWART, Nov. 15: (Register by Nov. 14.);
QUARTERLY SKEET/TRAP SHOOT AT HUNTER, Nov. 16: (Register by Nov. 14.);
LADIES ON THE LINKS AT HUNTER GOLF CLUB, Nov. 16: (Register by Nov. 15.);
HUNTER TURKEY TROT FUN RUN, Nov. 16;
ALL ARMY DIGITAL PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES INVITED: (Submit by Nov. 15.);
BOSS TRIP TO ATLANTA FOR SAINTS VS FALCONS, Nov. 21: (Register by Nov. 19.);
YOUTH FIRST STEPS SHOTGUN ORIENTATION CLASS, Nov. 16 (Registration ongoing.);
2013-2014 COMPANY-LEVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UPS UNDER WAY;
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOR THE HOLIDAYS TRIP, Nov. 29-Dec. 1: (Register by Nov. 15.);
STEWART/HUNTER CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAM: (Register by Nov. 29.);
REGISTER FOR MANAGED DEER/HOG HUNT, Jan. 4;
DECORATE AND RECYCLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ongoing;
YOUTH SPORTS WINTER REGISTRATION UNDER WAY; COACHES WANTED
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COASTAL HAPPENINGS
OGLETHORPE SPEEDWAY RACING THIS WEEKEND, Nov. 9
SAVANNAH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL MILITARY CONTEST, Nov. 12 & 14
VETERANS SALUTE, Nov. 16:
19TH ANNUAL TELFAIR ART FAIR, Nov. 16 & 17
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ADMIN NOTES:
- MARNE MESSAGE SUBMISSION FORMAT
- MARNE MESSAGE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS
- MARNE MESSAGE TO COMMERCIAL EMAILS
- REMOVAL FROM MARNE MESSAGE
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TODAY/THIS WEEK
"GOOD LEADERSHIP VS. BAD LEADERSHIP" EVENT, Nov. 6: The Third Infantry Division Chief of Staff, Col. John W. Thompson, will be the guest speaker at a forum entitled "Good Leadership vs. Bad Leadership, 6 p.m. Nov. 6, hosted by The Marne Chapter of The ROCKS, Inc - A Leadership Outreach organization. Commissioned, Warrant Officers, and GS-12 and above are invited to attend. The event will be held at the Fort Stewart Executive Conference Room, in Building 1, on the 3rd Floor. Duty uniform or business attire. For more information, contact 1LT Jessica Main at [email protected].
STATE OF THE GARRISON AT HUNTER, Thursday: The garrison civilian workforce is invited to the State of the Garrison workforce brief, 1-3 p.m. Thursday, at the Hunter Army Airfield Chapel. Please be sure to be seated 15-30 minutes early. For more information, call 912-767-7843.
ICE COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: Have you heard? There are 4 ways to leave an ICE comment on the customer service you received; Paper cards, Kiosks, Computers and now QR Codes. Scan the QR code with your phone and it takes you directly to the ICE comment card for that facility. Check it out today! Give us your feedback so we can continue to provide top level satisfaction and make improvements where needed. Remember this is The Year of the Customer! http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm.
BRIDGES REDUCED TO ONE LANE, through Nov. 7: The following bridges will be reduced to one lane through Nov. 7 for maintenance and repair: Bridge #69 on 15th Street (Just past the railroad crossing); Bridge #71 on 6th St. (Just before CIF); and Bridge #2 on FS 40 (Just past the Sanitary Landfill). Lanes will reopen as soon as the repair is complete. All repair work should be complete by Nov. 7. Motorists should try to avoid these locations, if possible, to prevent congestion. For more information, contact Jim Shurling at 912-320-0472.
WATER OUTAGE, Nov. 8: There will be a water outage at the EOD Complex on Hwy 144 Nov8. The times for the outage are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The outage is necessary to complete the connection of the force main to lift station at EOD and the connections of the water main that supply the kennel. POC is Joyce Oglesby of the Army Corps Of Engineers at 320-5000.
CLIENT SERVICES OFFICE CLOSURE: The Legal Assistance Office will be closed Friday, Nov. 8 and Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Division Training Holiday and Veterans Day.
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NOVEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
TRAINING COORDINATION BRIEF, Nov. 12: The next monthly Training Coordination Brief, "Not Just for Master Gunners", is Tues., Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. LOCATION CHANGE to Virtual Training Facility, Building 1814, 1266 West 18th Street, Classroom 118. We will verify training devices, EST, ranges, training areas and other support for January 2014. Training Division will have representatives present from: Range Control & Training Support Center. Dial in # for HAAF Units is (912) 912-767-3220.
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE OBSERVANCE, Nov. 13: The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team will host the annual 3rd Infantry Division National Native American Heritage Month Observance, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 13, at Club Stewart in the Main Ballroom. The guest speaker is Mr. Paul Buster, Seminole language teacher for the Seminole Tribe of Florida. All Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield units are invited to attend and show your support!
ASAP TRAINING OFFERED, Nov. 15: The Hunter Army Airfield’s Army Substance Abuse Program will conduct Quarterly Substance Abuse Prevention and Awareness Training Nov. 15 at the HAAF Post Theater, Bldg #1282 between 9-10 a.m., 10:15-11:15 a.m., 1-2 p.m., and 2:15-315 p.m. All units are encouraged to take advantage of this training opportunity, the ASAP will count the training hrs toward each unit’s minimum 4 hr annual Substance Abuse Prevention and Awareness Training requirement. The class is limited to 300 Soldiers on a first come first served basis. For more information, contact David Bennett at 912-315-5592 or Shameka McLean at 912-315-6213.
CPAC HEALTH FAIR, Nov. 19-20: Fort Stewart Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will host a Health Benefit Fair, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19-20 at Union Hall, building 1153. For more information, contact Samuel J. Robinson Jr, Human Resource Specialist at 767-1326.
THANKSGIVING DFAC MEALs, Nov. 27: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the DHHB, 1ABCT, 2ABCT, 4IBCT, and HAAF DFACs. Enjoy Roast Turkey, Baked Hamm, Roast Beef, Cornish Hens and all of the traditional sides and desserts.
DECORATE AND RECYCLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ongoing: Bring your empty plastic milk, water, tea and juice containers that hold 1 gallon, ½ gallon, or 2 liters, to the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation office, building 443, room 125 on Fort Stewart so that eco-friendly decorations can be made for the holiday season now through Dec. 9. Also, volunteers are needed help decorate Holbrook Pond 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 2-11. Individuals are asked only to bring a sense of fun and a desire to paint, hang, hook, and tie various items around the Holbrook area. It’s a great way to get those volunteer hours in for the year. For more information, call Jennifer Scales at 912-767-6212 or Bill Cooney at 912-767-4316.
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MARNE WEEK EVENTS AND INFORMATION
MARNE WEEK ROAD CLOSURE FOR 5K/10K, Nov. 19: 6th Street, 15th Street, and 18th Street will be closed on Nov. 19, 2013 from 6:15am to 8:30am for the Marne Week 5K/10K race. This closure will also affect Gulick Avenue and William H. Wilson Avenue from 6th Street to 18th Street (2BDE and 1BDE areas).
MARNE WEEK 5K/10K RACE, Nov. 19 (Registration through Nov. 15): Sign up now to run in the Marne Week 5K or 10K Nov. 19, at 6:30 a.m. Soldiers and family members should contact their battalion Marne Week POC with name, rank, and gender to register and receive their race number. Individual winners of the 5K and 10K in both male and female categories will be honored at the closing ceremony on Friday, Nov. 22. The scores of family members who register through their battalion will count towards that battalion’s overall race score. There will also be a 1 mile Family Fun Run starting at 6:45 a.m. for children and family members who are interested—no registration required. For further questions, call 912-767-9020.
MARNE DIVISION BALL, Nov. 22: Purchase your tickets NOW for the 3rd Infantry Division Ball! This year's entertainment features the hilariously funny and comedic-talent of TIM WILSON! Please join us, your 3rd Infantry Division Family, for a great evening of camaraderie, reflection, dining and entertainment. Tickets are going fast, so see your Unit POC NOW!
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FMWR NOTES
ROCKY’S WARRIOR ZONE GAMING TOURNAMENT, Nov. 14, Nov. 21: Rocky’s Warrior Zone will host a two-night gaming tournament, sponsored by GameStop, that will feature demonstrations of PlayStation 4 from 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 14 and Xbox One from 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 21. Compete for prizes. Food and drinks for sale. Watch the action on multiple screens, with the finals on the giant screen. Open to ID cardholders and guest, 18 and older. For more information, call 912-767-4316.
COMMANDING GENERAL'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT STEWART, Nov. 15: (Register by Nov. 14.) Play begins with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 15 for Maj. Gen. John M. Murray’s golf scramble at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The cost is $45 for golf, golf cart, range balls, prizes, lunch (choice of Cuban or Turkey Bacon Club wrap with a side and bottle of water), and door prizes. Please make lunch choice when registering. Chance to win a 2014 Chevrolet Impala by getting a hole-in-one, sponsored by Mike Reed Chevrolet. Everyone welcome. For details, call 912-767-2370.
QUARTERLY SKEET/TRAP SHOOT AT HUNTER, Nov. 16: (Register by Nov. 14.) Quarterly Skeet/Trap Tournament will be held Nov. 16 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hunter Skeet/Trap Range. Prizes for first, second and third places in novice, intermediate, expert and trap divisions. Registration closes Nov. 14. The costs are $25 per person for s***t or trap (50 birds) and $40 for both events (100 birds). Lunch provided for registered shooters. Registration is free for the first 10 Active Duty Soldiers. For more information, call 912-315-9554 or 912-315-9250.
LADIES ON THE LINKS AT HUNTER GOLF CLUB, Nov. 16: (Register by Nov. 15.) Free Ladies on the Links clinic from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 16 covers various aspects of the game, from rules of golf and Hunter Golf Course, to golf etiquette, the swing and putting mechanics. Participants in this informal, relaxed clinic are asked to register by Nov. 15. For more information, call 912-315-9115.
HUNTER TURKEY TROT FUN RUN, Nov. 16: Walk or run 1.5 miles or 5K in free, non-competitive Hunter Turkey Trot Fun Run on Nov. 16 and you might win a turkey. Registration begins 9:30 a.m. at the starting point (Stephen Douglas Street and North Perimeter Road). Event begins at 10 a.m. Everyone who runs or walks the race route eligible for drawing of a gift card for a turkey. Only one turkey per family. Navy Federal Credit Union is event sponsor. For more information, call 912-315-5078.
ALL ARMY DIGITAL PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES INVITED: (Submit by Nov. 15.) Entries in the All Army Digital Photo Contest can be submitted online at https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptracmain until Nov. 15. Local contest winners will be determined from those submitted to the contest site. There are two major divisions: Active duty Soldiers and other eligible participants (Family members, Retirees, and DA Civilians) and seven categories (people, military life, nature and landscapes, animals, still life, design elements and digital darkroom). For additional details, call 912-767-5145 or e-mail [email protected].
YOUTH FIRST STEPS SHOTGUN ORIENTATION CLASS, Nov. 16 (Registration ongoing.) Classroom instruction and range time designed to provide thorough introduction to fi****ms safety, handling and shooting skills with shotgun for youth ages 10-16. Class will be at Holbrook Pond Recreation Area and cost $30 per person. Shotguns, ammo and training material provided. Participants may bring their own weapon to fire. All will receive qualification badge. Register at the Shooting Sports Office, building 8323 (weekdays by appointment) or Holbrook Recreational Equipment Checkout, building 8325. For additional details, call 912-767-4316.
BOSS TRIP TO ATLANTA FOR SAINTS VS FALCONS, Nov. 21: (Register by Nov. 19.) Be in the stands when the New Orleans Saints clash with the Atlanta Falcons in one of the NFL season’s best division rivalries Nov. 21 in Atlanta’s Georgia Dome. The BOSS group will depart at 9:30 a.m. and will stay at the Castleberry Inn and Suites, within walking distance of the best downtown Atlanta has to offer. Game time is 8:25 p.m. The cost is $141 for transportation, hotel and the ticket to the game. For more information, call 912-321-8790.
2013-2014 COMPANY-LEVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UPS UNDER WAY: Companies interested in participating in the 2013-2014 Stewart/Hunter season should submit a memo to their local Sports Office before Nov. 15. There’s no charge. Games will be played Mondays through Thursdays at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. at Newman Fitness Center on Stewart and Tominac Fitness Center on Hunter. Play begins Dec. 2 and ends in March. For more information, call 912-767-8238 (Stewart) or 912-315-4160 (Hunter).
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOR THE HOLIDAYS TRIP, Nov. 29-Dec. 1: (Register by Nov. 15.) See Universal Orlando dressed in its Holiday finest, experience "Transformers," the ride and visit Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure on this Leisure Travel trip. The $375 cost covers transportation and Best Western Plus stay (1-4 persons per room) breakfast and Universal shuttle service. Amusement park tickets purchased separately. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
STEWART/HUNTER CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAM: (Register by Nov. 29.) Take the first steps toward being a more fit you by signing up today. Applications available online at http://www.stewartmwr.com/ or http://www.huntermwr.com/. Click on sports gyms and aquatics/Newman or Tominac Fitness Center and download your packet. Applications must be turned into your Directorate Training Coordinator. Session begins on Jan. 13 and continues until July 10, 2014. For more information call 912-767-3031.
REGISTRATION FOR MANAGED DEER/HOG HUNT, Jan. 4: Registration is under way for Active Duty Soldiers and Retirees to participate in a managed hunt Jan. 4 at Stewart. Register at Stewart or Hunter Pass & Permit Offices by Dec. 19. Participants chosen by lottery. Cost is $10 per person, if selected. Fifty slots open for the hunt, with 45 given to Active Duty and five to Retirees. For additional details, call 912-435-8061 (Stewart) or 912-315-9354 (Hunter).
DECORATE AND RECYCLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ongoing: Bring your empty plastic milk, water, tea and juice containers that hold 1 gallon, ½ gallon, or 2 liters, to the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation office, building 443, room 125 on Fort Stewart so that eco-friendly decorations can be made for the holiday season now through Dec. 9. Also, volunteers are needed help decorate Holbrook Pond 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 2-11. Individuals are asked only to bring a sense of fun and a desire to paint, hang, hook, and tie various items around the Holbrook area. It’s a great way to get those volunteer hours in for the year. For more information, call Jennifer Scales at 912-767-6216 or Bill Cooney at 912-767-4316.
YOUTH SPORTS WINTER REGISTRATION UNDER WAY; COACHES WANTED: Fort Stewart Youth Sports (ages 5-18) winter registration is from Nov. 1-Dec. 6. For 5- to 6-year-old basketball players, the registration fee is $20 because they are non-competitive. Basketball (ages 7-14) is $40. Basketball cheerleading (ages 6-13) is $40. Wrestling (ages 6-18) is $45. Call Parent Central Services at 912-767-2312 or stop by building 438 to register. Also, coaches are needed. Those interested or in need of volunteer hours are asked to contact Youth Sports at 912-767-9270. Background checks are required for all coaches.
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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.
OGLETHORPE SPEEDWAY RACING THIS WEEKEND: Two wheel dirt track racing returns to Oglethorpe Speedway Park this weekend. SEMDTRA has its 3rd Annual Sideways in Savannah scheduled for Nov 9 at the Historic 1/2 mile clay surface. These drivers go all out and hold nothing back on the fastest track around the area. Make plans now to see some toe to toe, elbow to elbow, high speed, 2 wheel racing action at your place for local dirt track racing, Oglethorpe Speedway Park.
SAVANNAH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL MILITARY CONTEST: Active and Retired Military Personnel Are Eligible to Register to Win 2 FREE Tickets to EVERY featured Wine Dinner Nov. 12 and Nov. 14! Like on the Festival page and Register! https://www.facebook.com/SavannahFoodandWineFestival The Savannah Food & Wine Festival brings one-of-a-kind culinary, spirits and wine experiences to Savannah. The most up to date festival information is available on the website www.savannahfoodandwinefest.com 10% Military Discount on online tickets – Promo Code: WTOC
VETERANS SALUTE, Nov. 16: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Veterans Salute, presented by the Hinesville Military Affairs Committee (HMAC), at Bryant Commons, downtown Hinesville. Featuring live music performed by the 3rd Infantry Davison Band, 3rd Class Citizens and others. Vendors will be on site to offer local merchandise and food. Event goers are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for seating. No coolers will be permitted on site, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Veterans Salute is for more information visit our website at www.cityofhinesville.org. For additional information contact Ron Collins, at 912-321-2502 or at [email protected] .
19TH ANNUAL TELFAIR ART FAIR, Nov. 16 & 17: The Telfair Art Fair is free and open to the public on Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. Set up around Telfair Square, the event features 80 local and regional artists. A bustling children’s activity area and performances by local musicians add to the day. Free hands-on activities will be available to children on Saturday from 10 to 5 p.m.
