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Christmas Tree Disposal Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield are participating in Liberty County's "Bring One for the Chipper" program to recycle live Christmas trees. Trees will be recycled as fish and wildlife habitats throughut the installations, or as mulch to be used throughout Liberty and Chatham counties. Those on post with live trees are asked to put the trees in the provided containers by Thursday to ensure proper disposal. For more information, call 912-767-2010. Fort Stewart Road Closure The outbound lanes of Vanguard Road between Rally Road and the 4th IBCT water tower will be …
Facebook Town Hall The garrison commander and command staff will hold a Facebook town hall Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. To participate, log on to the 3rd Infantry Division Facebook page. Commissary/AAFES Council Meeting There will be a Commissary/AAFES Council meeting Tuesday at Fort Stewart from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Garrision Headquarters conference room, Bldg. 624. Family Readiness Group leaders are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Barbara Rehberg at 912-767-8606, or email barbara.e.rehberg.civ@mail.mil. Long-Range Shooting Contest There will be a long-range shooting contest …
State of the Garrison Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will hold State of the Garrison briefs this week. Topics will include leadership and organizational changes, mission priorities, resourcing and more. The briefings are open to all Army civilians and contractors assigned to Fort Stewart and Hunter AAF. The Fort Stewart briefing will be held Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel. The Hunter briefing will be held Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hunter Chapel. Please have your ID card and arrive early. For more information, call Connie Doolittle at 912-767-7843. Murder Mystery …
Home-Buying Workshop Hunter Army Airfield Army Community Service will host a home-buying workshop Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bldg. 1286. The workshop will cover budgeting, loan applications and more. Workshop participants will receive a Georgia Dream certificate, which offers monetary assistance to eligible buyers. For more information, call 912-315-6816. College Probe The Bradwell Institute will host a college probe Friday from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m. Participants can learn about post-secondary education, financial assistance and more, as well as speak to representatives from colleges and …
Flu Shots Flu vaccinations are now available to all civilian employees at Fort Stewart. Vaccinations are available from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday on a walk-in basis at Winn Army Community Hospital's Occupational Health Clinic, Bldg. 308. For more information, call 912-435-5071. Flu shots are also available at Hunter Army Airfield's Tuttle Army Health Clinic. Vaccinations are avaliable on a walk-in basis Monday-Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Flu shots will also be available at the Hunter AAF PX on Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 912-315-5454. …
Corkan Columbus Day Hours All facilities at Fort Stewart's Corkan Family Recreation Area will open at 11:30 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. today in observance of Columbus Day. There will be no Toddler Time at Sam's Treehouse today. For more information, call 912-767-4273. College Probe Effingham Career Academy in Guyton and Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah will host college probes this week. High schoolers, parents and soldiers can attend to learn about financial aid, scholarships and post-secondary educational options. College and technical school representatives will be there to answer questions. The …
Toys for Tots Army Community Service is accepting applications for the 2012 Toys for Tots program until Oct. 31. Qualifying Fort Stewart military families who would like to receive toys during the holiday season must complete and return an application to ACS. Application forms can be obtained at the Fort Stewart ACS office, Bldg. 86. For more information, call 912-767-5058. Stewart Lanes Lunch Specials Stewart Lanes announces its daily lunch specials for October: Monday: Comfort Food Day, $6.50. (Special of the day, meat and two vegetables, bread and a drink) Tuesday: Stuff Your Tater Day, $6…
POW/MIA Ceremony The 3rd Infantry Division and the Vietnam Veterans of America, Liberty Chapter 789, will hold a POW/MIA ceremony today at 6 p.m. at Fort Stewart's Vietnam Veterans Monument, adjacent to the Fort Stewart Museum. The guest speaker will be the deputy commanding general of 3rd ID-Rear, Col. John Hort. The event is free and open to the public. Paintball Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers invites soldiers to a paintball event today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Holbrook Pond Paintball Course, Bldg. 8323. Come out and enjoy free paintball and food. For more information, call 912-767-…
Absentee Voters Week Soldiers, retirees, family members and civilian employees who want to vote in the upcoming election as absentees can receive voting information and assistance from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 1-4 at the Fort Stewart Main Exchange or Commissary or the Hunter Army Airfield Post Commissary. For more information, call the voting assistance officer at 912-767-6044 or register online at fvap.gov. Family Care Team Training Family Care Team training will be held today from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Fort Stewart Army Community Service (Bldg. 87). Family Care Teams …
Army Entertainment Cast and Crew Recruitment 2013 Army Entertainment cast and crew recruitment is now underway. Cast and crew are being sought for the Army Soldier Show, Army Concert Tour and other programs. Auditions are open to all soldiers with sufficient time in service remaining to perform. Nominations are due to Army Entertainment by Nov. 1. For more information and applications, visit www.armyentertainment.net. Combined Federal Campaign This year marks the 51st anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign. The CFC was established in 1961 to create a single charitable campaign that …
'Operation Officership' Briefing U.S. Military Academy and the Reserve Officers Training Corps Green to Gold recruiters will hold a joint briefing at 2 p.m. Wednesday to explain the opportunities the programs offer active-duty soldiers. The briefing will be held in the SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center, Room 243. For more information, call 912-767-8331. Community Showcase and Travel Show Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart will both be hosting the Community Showcase and Travel Show. Exhibitors from Georgia, Florida and South Carolina will be on hand to show off travel opportunities and …
School Registration Hunter Army Airfield's Pulaski Elementary School will be registering students from pre-K through 5th grade from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Aug. 27. Enrolling students will need a birth certificate, social security card, immunization records, medical screening, proof of residence and -- if the child did not attend Pulaski last year -- a previous report card or school transcripts if applicable. For more information or to pick up school registration packets, call the school liaison at 912-315-6586. Pre-Deployment Fair Soldiers and family members of 3/69 AR are invited to …
BOSS Paintball Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers will hold a paintball event Friday to battle drunk driving. The event is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. at Holbrook Pond Paintball Course, Bldg. 8323. For more information, call 912-767-4316 or 912-767-5145. Fuel Pumps Closed The E85 fuel pumps at the Fort Stewart fuel point for non-tactical vehicles will be closed through Friday for annual maintenance. Customers with E85 fuel keys who need Gasohol added to their keys should contact the fuel point operator at 912-876-0146. For more information, call Sylvia Whitfield at 912-435-0146. Baby Expo …
Road Closure Bundy Avenue will be closed between Hero Road and 6th Street on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. For more information, call 912-767-2825. BOSS Forum All soldiers are invited to attend the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers forum today at 1 p.m. at Rocky's Zone, Bldg. 703 on Fort Stewart. All soldiers (not just the single ones!) will be given an opportunity to speak with garrison representatives about their concerns. For more information, call 912-767-9917. Ice Cream Social Club Beyond will hold ice cream socials this evening at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army …
School Speed Zones School speed zones will be in effect for Hunter Army Airfield's Pulaski Elementary School starting today. School zone speed limits will be in effect from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. CFC Training Training for Combined Federal Campaign key workers will be held today from 1-3 p.m. at Fort Stewart's SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 24 at Hunter Army Airfield Theater. Unit and agency representatives are required to attend. For more information, please call Dan Davis at Fort Stewart at 912-767-2798, or Joyce Rawlins at Hunter AAF at 912-315-6130. Marne …
Want to know what's happening on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield? Fort Stewart Patch has you covered! Here are a few upcoming events and announcements you'll want to know about! Living on a Plan Hunter Army Airfield is offering a "Living on a Plan" class to walk through the steps of creating a personal budget. The class will show participants how to evaluate their personal finances, set goals and develop financial plans. The class will be held Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Army Community Service, Bldg. 1286. For more information, call 912-315-6816. Stewart-Hunter 1SG Association …
Want to know what's happening on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield? Fort Stewart Patch has you covered! Here are a few upcoming events and announcements you'll want to know about! Pre-Deployment Fair Fort Stewart Army Community Service will hold a pre-deployment briefing and fair July 30 and 31 for deploying members of 2nd Brigade Combat Team and their families. The fair, held at Jordan Gym, Bldg. 608, will feature more than 25 garrison support agencies. Briefings will be conducted at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The fair will follow immediately afterward and give family members a chance to …
Want to know what's happening on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield? Fort Stewart Patch has you covered! Here are a few upcoming events and announcements you'll want to know about! Night Our for Soldiers Isle of Hope Baptist Church, 22 Rose Avenue, Savannah, will host a "Night Out for Soldiers" July 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will center around a meal and a keynote speaker, and WTOC news anchor Sonny Dixon will be the master of ceremonies. There will be no religious connotations to the evening save asking a blessing for the food. Up to 60 soldiers and family members can attend. For …
Want to know what's happening on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield? Fort Stewart Patch has you covered! Here are a few upcoming events and announcements you'll want to know about! Garrison Hail and Farewell The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield garrison will hold a hail-and-farewell today at 6 p.m. at Club Stewart's Thunder Run. The event will honor departing garrison team members and welcome new arrivals. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call Capt. Goodwin at Fort Stewart, 912-767-4992, or Capt. Cortina at Hunter, 912-315-6122. Hunter/Stewart 'Golf War' Cancelled The …
Want to know what's happening on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield? Fort Stewart Patch has you covered! Here are a few upcoming events and announcements you'll want to know about! Garrison Hail and Farewell The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield garrison will hold a hail-and-farewell July 19 at 6 p.m. at Club Stewart's Thunder Run. The event will honor departing garrison team members and welcome new arrivals. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call Capt. Goodwin at Fort Stewart, 912-767-4992, or Capt. Cortina at Hunter, 912-315-6122. Wounded Warrior Weekend American Legion …

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