May 19, 2011

Individuals came out to practice May 14 for the Army 10-Miler at the Tominac Fitness Center on Hunter Army Airfield. The qualifying race will be held at Donovan Track in the Georgia National Guard Training Area, June 4. The 27th Annual Army Ten-Miler will be held 8 a.m., Oct. 9 at The Pentagon.

May 19, 2011

In conjunction with National Nutrition Month activities for the month of May, the Fort Stewart Commissary was the site for the first Family Fun Fitness Festival, May 14.

May 19, 2011

Many adults understand that physical activity is essential to living a healthy lifestyle; however do youth recognize the importance of staying active' According to www.letsmove.gov, a comprehensive initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama designed to solve the problem of childhood obesity; increasing physical activity can be simple and fun.

May 19, 2011

FORT STEWART, Ga. - The first day of March kicked off the annual fundraising campaign. Two and half months later, the fundraising campaign came to a close, May 15 with Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield surpassing its goal of $200,000.

May 19, 2011

On Friday, the Network Enterprise Center will change to a new Voice Mail System. The installation of the new voice mail system is part of a comprehensive upgrade of the Fort Stewart voice network being implemented under the Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program (I3MP).

May 19, 2011

There is no absolute freedom of speech. At least not in this country. If you think I'm wrong, nine Supreme Court Justices will back me up. Doesn't matter if your military, civilian, male, female, at home, at church, at school, there are limits. Some examples are, you can't divulge classified material or you can't yell "fire" in a crowded theater - well you CAN physically do all these things, but there are going to be consequences.

May 19, 2011

Fort Stewart honored installation volunteers at Club Stewart, May 11, and at the Hunter Army Airfield Departure/Arrival Control Group, May 12.

May 19, 2011

The first few hundred of the approximate 3,250 of 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Soldiers still remaining in Iraq returned home from their year-long Advise and Assist mission in Iraq to cheering Family Members, fellow Soldiers and friends, May 14, at Newman Fitness Center.

May 19, 2011

In these difficult economic times, few take the opportunity to avail themselves of a principle our very nation was founded upon- exploration. For most, the lure of the open road is forestalled by rising gas prices.

May 19, 2011

It's obvious that Lt. Col. Jose Aguilar enjoys his work at Hunter Army Airfield and the people around him. He smiles often during the course of a day as he conducts business with Soldiers and Civilians. In the wake of his two-year command and a feverish work schedule that ends June 23, he leaves behind new and improved facilities and programs and a debt of gratitude from those he touched inside and outside the gates.

May 19, 2011

After 11 years with the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, and seven as the command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Stidley transferred authority of the brigade to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Blair, during a change of responsibility ceremony, May 13, on the flight line at Hunter Army Airfield.

May 19, 2011

Fort Stewart will hold the Marne Combatives Tournament at Newman Fitness Center May 25, and everyone is invited to come out and show their support during the day-long event. Admission is free.

May 19, 2011

In the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the US Congress said that endangered fish, wildlife, and plants "are of aesthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational, and scientific value to the Nation and its people." In 2006, 33 years after the Act was passed into law, the US Senate resolved that the third Friday in May would be celebrated as Endangered Species Day. This year it falls on May 20. Folks throughout the country celebrate Endangered Species Day at national wildlife refuges, natural areas, zoos, botanical gardens, schools, and community centers. Why is there so much interest in endangered species'

May 19, 2011

"Celebrating people in action," was the theme for this year's Volunteer Recognition Ceremony for the Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members of Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.

May 19, 2011

Without volunteers, many programs on military installations would come to a screeching halt.

May 19, 2011

Hearty crowds braved intermittent rain May 14 to enjoy the Small World Festival in downtown Hinesville.

May 19, 2011

Three creative teens were formally recognized as film winners in the 2010-2011 Digital Arts Festival, sponsored by Boys and Girls Clubs of America, May 13, at the Fort Stewart Youth Center. Stewart teens submitted computer generated art with a film entitled "The Starring Contest" and won.

May 19, 2011

May is National Pet Month.

May 5, 2011

May 5, 2011

Representative from the USO gladly accepted a $1,000 check from the Mossy Oak Gun Club Treasurer Charles Cobb, at the Hunter Skeet Range, April 27.

May 5, 2011

A major renovation project at Taylors Creek Golf Course and Hunter Golf Club is in its final stages.

May 5, 2011

When it was announced that Chatham County would build the new Pulaski Elementary School on Hunter Army Airfield land, many people wondered how the installation's security would remain intact.

May 5, 2011

Forty eight teams and over 442 participants showed their support in Relay for Life event, April 29 at Liberty County recreation department football field in Hinesville. This annual event is held to raise awareness and money for cancer research. According to information found at relayforlife.org. $3.86 billion dollars have been raised since 1985.

May 5, 2011

School teacher, partners with singer/songwriter to create music celebrating the pride military children have for their military parents.

May 5, 2011

Our overarching mission is to provide Human Resources Management support, guidance and services to the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield area.

May 5, 2011

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq - Wrenches turned quickly and so did the second hand on the clock as Iraqi army soldiers showcased their vehicle maintenance skills while competing for their chance at the 'Best Mechanic Team' in Anbar, Iraq. The competition-held April 25-27 and known as a maintenance rodeo-was orchestrated as a culminating event for Soldiers of the 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division who have advised and assisted these IA mechanics for the past 10 months.

May 5, 2011

If you are a Soldier, the mention of the curse word "Powerpoint" is enough to cause a shudder. Anyone who has spent more than a week in basic training knows the pain of a "death by Powerpoint" class. But as much as we moan and gripe about these days, the sole reason isn't just to test your durability in a room with weak air conditioning, surrounded by the scent of energy drinks and exhaustion.

May 5, 2011

The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Military Spouse Appreciation Day opened at the Army Community Service Playground, May 4. May marks the month of the Military Spouse Appreciation observance, in which spouses across the nation are recognized for their contributions and sacrifices. The Stewart-Hunter community wants every military spouse to know that their efforts do not go unnoticed.

May 5, 2011

The 3rd Infantry Division Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program hosted a talent show April 29 in the Woodruff Theater at Fort Stewart.

May 5, 2011

On April 28, Sergeant Nicholas Anderson, a mental health specialist with Winn Army Community Hospital, Maj. Sabon Shelton, evening/night supervisor with Winn ACH, and Sgt. Hubert Hensen, a medic with Winn ACH were awarded the Soldier's Medal for their role in defusing the hostage situation at the hospital last September. Major General Robert Abrams, Third Infantry Division commanding general, alongside Command Sgt. Maj. Edd Watson, 3rd ID command sergeant major, presented the medals to the Soldiers.

Apr 29, 2011

A director, an actor and narrator, Gary Sinise has captured the hearts and minds of people through films like Forrest Gump, Of Mice and Men and Truman. However, on April 23, he came to Fort Stewart for an entirely different reason. Sinise is the bassist for the Lt. Dan Band, a cover band that travels the world playing for the military and veterans.

Apr 28, 2011

Decorated with lilies in full bloom and soft melodies performed by the 3rd Infantry Division's Brass Quintet, Marne Garden was the center of Fort Stewart's Easter Sunrise Service, April 24.

Apr 28, 2011

FORT BENNING, Ga. - The Soldiers of Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, are part of a proud lineage. As the company that was once led by Audie Murphy, the Soldiers of Baker Company work hard to meet the expectations that many of their peers place on them.

Apr 28, 2011

High school seniors from the United Community Bank Junior Board of Directors visited with Soldiers from the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division during their visit to Fort Stewart, April 20.

Apr 28, 2011

When the Soldiers of 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team Headquarters and Headquarters Company get together for training, it's a sight to see.

Apr 28, 2011

The house was brand new, thick carpeting came right to the door, blocking out noise from other parts of the house and from the neighbors next door who also had small children. There were boxes everywhere, opened and rummaged through as the Family slowly moved in. The master bedroom was covered in everyone's clothes. As the final photos were hung on the wall earlier that day, the mess had begun to feel like a home for the Ortiz Family.

Apr 28, 2011

The relentless effort of one Marne Soldier to eliminate sexual assault and ensure victims receive the best possible care was recognized during a ceremony at The Pentagon, April 15.

Apr 28, 2011

"I just can't do this anymore." Let's face it. You've thought about it. If we were all honest with each other we'd say, "yeah, there was a time in my life where the pain was so sharp I thought I just couldn't do this anymore."

Apr 28, 2011

Soldiers from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade received four awards at the 2011 Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition, April 18, at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Apr 28, 2011

Easter began with a bam! Children of all ages and sizes scrambled the fields of Bennett Sports Complex for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fort Stewart, April 23. With Easter baskets filled with colorful eggs, the hunt marked the opening festivities for the Easter observance and Family Day.

Apr 28, 2011

The "Save a Life" tour made a stop at Stewart-Hunter, to increase driver awareness on the consequences of drinking and driving, April 26 at Fort Stewart's Caro Gym. The high impact drinking awareness program, sponsored by Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Substance Abuse Program, worked to discourage Soldiers and Army Civilians from driving while under the influence.

Apr 7, 2011

It was a team made up of Family Members and retirees that topped all of the 3rd Infantry Division on the basketball court, as the Hunter Army Airfield champions, team Hardwork, defeated the Fort Stewart champion MEDDAC team, 58-53 in the 2011 3rd ID Basketball Championship.

Apr 7, 2011

Soldiers and volunteers cheered on local athletes as Fort Stewart hosted the annual Liberty County Spring Special Olympics at the Quick Track on Fort Stewart March 25.

Apr 7, 2011

Apr 7, 2011

The big day is just around the corner.

Apr 7, 2011

The Outdoor Wildlife Jamboree celebrates Month of the Military Child with a roar. Liberty County students explored the wonders of Fort Stewart's wildlife at Holbrook Pond, April 1. The jamboree is just one of many events in April recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of the sons and daughters of military parents.

Apr 7, 2011

Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Garrison Commander Col. Kevin W. Milton and Garrison Command Sgt.Maj. James E. Ervin led scores of 3, 4 and 5-year-olds in a toe-tapping, hand-clapping, thumbs-up rendition of Tooty Ta to launch the Month of the Military Child, April 1 at the Fort Stewart Youth Center.

Apr 7, 2011

ATLANTA - Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. is opening its second Army and Air Force Exchange Service operated Arby's(r) restaurant in the Exchange at Fort Stewart, Georgia, April 15.

Apr 7, 2011

"It's before dawn, and I am up for another day. Across the Fort Stewart-Hinesville area, many children are still sleeping, perhaps waiting for the school bus. Not me - I am up. My dad has PT (physical training formation)."

Apr 7, 2011

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq - The colors of the 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion were gracefully cased after the end of the 12-month tour during the Transfer of Authority ceremony March 27 at the supply support activity center, Joint Base Balad, Iraq.

Apr 7, 2011

From a distance it looked like a group of bikers were loitering in the park. Many were wearing leather jackets with large logos on their backs, their faces worn and their expression solemn. But this wasn't a biker group. They were men and women taking part in the Georgia Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony, March 29, at Emmet Park in Savannah.

Apr 7, 2011

Soldiers from 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 2nd "Spartan" Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, held a Best Mechanic Competition at their squadron motor pool, March 25.

Apr 7, 2011

April is Month of the Military Child. This month long celebration is a legacy of former defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger and was established to underscore the important role children play in the Armed Forces community.

Apr 7, 2011

The sun peaked out for a few hours, April 1, casting light upon Soldiers, Families, and friends of the 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team as they gathered by the Raider Brigade building for a very special event.

Apr 7, 2011

RAMADI, Iraq - "Today is the kind of day where it makes you proud to be a Soldier," said 1st Lt. Jonty McCoy, platoon leader with the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division.

Apr 7, 2011

A few weeks ago I found myself outside at 5 p.m. I knew it was 5 p.m. because I could hear "To the Colors" playing on the speakers throughout post, followed by the sound of a cannon firing. I, along with the others around me, were standing silently rendering the proper honors as the colors, which we couldn't see, were taken to bed for the evening.

Apr 7, 2011

Fort Stewart Central Dispatch is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 10-16. This week is sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials and is recognized by the United States Congress. This recognition honors the hundreds of thousands of men and women who answer emergency calls, dispatch emergency response personnel and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the world's citizens.

Mar 31, 2011

Although the day proved to be dreary outside, inside the doors of the Bryan Village Youth Center, adolescents and teenagers alike seemed to be enjoying themselves the first day of the Spring Break Fall-In, sponsored by Child Youth and School Services, March 28.

Mar 31, 2011

Fort Stewart's children, like children everywhere, love to hear lively music, clap their hands, tap their feet, dance and otherwise stay on the move.

Mar 31, 2011

Shock waves ripple across the surface of the cup of coffee sitting precariously on the edge of the shaking desk. The sound of reverberating footsteps echo like thunder down the hall, getting louder as the massive figure emerges. Blocking out the sunlight, filling the doorway, is an imposing outline of a man six foot, four inches and 280 pounds, kitted out in body armor and grasping an M-4 rifle -the embodiment of a Marne NCO.

Mar 31, 2011

It's before dawn and most of the Soldiers on Hunter Army Airfield are either still asleep or just getting out of bed. But, behind a mahogany desk sits a man enclosed by four walls that bear a visual recording of his journey in the Army. His office is adorned with coins, plaques, photographs and other memorabilia dating back to deployments to Grenada, Panama and Iraq, to name a few. These plaques describe a life committed to the service of his country and to the Soldiers he loves. He arrives everyday at 5 a.m. so he can get a jump on the day prior to his 6:30 a.m. physical training.

Mar 31, 2011

There's a drug popular with teens, military personnel, and civilians in the U.S.

Mar 31, 2011

Soldiers, civilians, Families and community members gathered to bid farewell to former Deputy Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey E. Phillips, while welcoming Col. Thomas S. James Jr., deputy commanding general - maneuver and Col. Christopher P. Hughes, deputy commanding general - support, during a Retreat ceremony at Fort Stewart's Marne Garden, March 25.

Mar 31, 2011

It is hot - about 112 degrees in Mosul, Iraq. They are tired, and the coffee pot in the Spartan Tactical Operating Center is empty. Their tan t-shirts are beginning to stick just a little bit, and for some reason, their combat boots seem just a little extra heavy today.

Mar 30, 2011

Mar 30, 2011

Two lieutenants walk into Popeyes.

Mar 30, 2011

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq - The personnel security detachment with the 512th Quartermaster Company, 352nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), out of Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., teamed up with the medical evacuation section on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, to train on the latest MEDEVAC procedures.

Mar 30, 2011

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an annual public awareness campaign that encourages local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues.

Mar 30, 2011

By day, Kim Hill is a safety specialist at Hunter Army Airfield, ensuring that installation employees work in a safe environment.

Mar 30, 2011

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, bid farewell to their command sergeant major and welcomed a new one during a change of responsibility ceremony on the flightline at Hunter Army Airfield, March 25. Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Blair passed the responsibility of the battalion to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hauke.

Mar 30, 2011

The American Red Cross sponsored the 2011 Volunteer Awards and Recognition Ceremony, March 22, at the Main Post Chapel on Fort Stewart.

Mar 30, 2011

FORT BENNING, Ga. - The Soldiers of the Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Divison, tested their basic Soldiering skills in the battalion's Buffalo Stakes competition at Fort Benning, Ga.

Mar 30, 2011

"Fit to fight."

Mar 30, 2011

Six anglers took home more than $700 in prizes for their catch during the Bass Tournament, March 19 at Pond 1, Pineview Lake.

Mar 30, 2011

The Georgia sun came out in full view March 15 as Soldiers of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade took to the courts and fields to participate in the Falcon Week's sports day.

Mar 30, 2011

Governments topple, civil wars erupt and disasters happen. We've seen examples in recent weeks, with the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the Pacific, and the recent protests and revolts against long-standing governments in Egypt and Libya.

Mar 24, 2011

About 200 Soldiers, Family Members and civilians participated in Hunter Army Airfield's Community Showcase and Travel Show on Mar. 8, in the Tominac Fitness Center.

Mar 24, 2011

Mar 24, 2011

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq - Ever wonder where those ubiquitous pallets of water come from'

Mar 24, 2011

On April 1 and 2, Soldiers with the Third Infantry Division will be participating in the 2011 Southern Home Show Celebrity Kitchen.

Mar 24, 2011

About 200 Soldiers, Family Members and civilians participated in Hunter Army Airfield's Community Showcase and Travel Show on Mar. 8, in the Tominac Fitness Center.

Mar 24, 2011

Soldiers, Family Members, civilians and retirees received important community wide information at the Fort Stewart Community Showcase and Travel Show, at Club Stewart, March 9. This bi-annual event is offered each spring and fall, and held in conjunction with the Regional Information Sharing Forum that allows participants to learn what the community has to offer.

Mar 24, 2011

The youngster at the Child Development Center was asked if he knew what it meant to be a Military Child.

Mar 24, 2011

As Women's History Month winds down, we are reminded not only of prominent women of the past, but women of the present who embody the attributes of those women.

Mar 24, 2011

More than 10,000 children had a ball while playing it cool at "The Springs Splashpark" in the Corkan Family Recreation Area at Fort Stewart last year.

Mar 24, 2011

This year's 2011 St. Patrick's Day parade evolved into a fun-filled bustling celebration as servicemembers from Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield marched through the streets of downtown Savannah, March 17.

Mar 24, 2011

The audience was motionless as two trumpets played taps. A few spectators jumped when the silence was broken by the sound of a firing party.

Mar 24, 2011

The 22nd U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains, Maj. Gen. Douglas Carver, delivered more than an inspirational message. He planted seeds of hope for everyone in attendance at the 2011 Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield National Prayer Breakfast at Club Stewart, March 21.

Mar 24, 2011

Gary Guyton, a football player with the New England Patriots, came home to his native Hinesville, to hold the Gary Guyton Sportsfest, a football camp for the area's youth, at the Bradwell Institute, March 12.

Mar 24, 2011

As the chill from winter's cool air is taken by the springtime sun, Soldiers from Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield had the opportunity to fall from the sky, feeling firsthand the air of the changing seasons.

Mar 24, 2011

Like the contestants on the CBS reality competition show "The Amazing Race," about 60 people spent the morning of March 12 running around Hunter Army Airfield trying to complete tasks to get their passport stamped during the first-ever Hunter Army Airfield Amazing Race.

Mar 10, 2011

CONTINGENTCY OPERATION BASE SPEICHER, Iraq - Forty 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Soldiers competed in the Provider Challenge Feb. 19 at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq.

Mar 10, 2011

Doctor Leslie Cardenas reflects a walking example of a success story. A psychologist at Fort Stewart's Warrior Restoration Center/Traumatic Brain Injury and a mother of two young sons, Cardenas balances her career as a psychologist serving Soldiers and a mother dedicated to her Family.

Mar 10, 2011

Diamond Elementary School celebrated Read Across America, a week-long event dedicated to promoting childhood reading. The celebration is held around March 2, the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss.

Mar 10, 2011

Retreat is not a word often used when describing servicemembers, yet that is what some of the Soldiers of the 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division accomplished.

Mar 10, 2011

As the United States Army Dental Corps celebrated its 100th anniversary last week, dental assistants across Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield celebrated the signing of the Dental Assistant Recognition Week Proclamation, March 7.

Mar 10, 2011

The first week of March marks the 2011 Army Emergency Relief fundraising campaign.

Mar 9, 2011

The Army's newest community-based primary care clinic opened March 2, during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Richmond Hill, Ga. The clinic will provide medical services to Family Members of active duty Soldiers stationed at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, who live in the immediate area.

Mar 9, 2011

Iraqi Police officers received a crash course on crime scene investigation as part of the 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division's ongoing mission to enable the Government of Iraq and provide the Iraqi citizens with a safer, more secure, and sovereign country.

Mar 9, 2011

About 150 Hunter Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon competitors met at Hunter the morning of March 5 for the second triathlon and duathlon competition.