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.

Mar 9, 2011

Soldiers and civilians from the Fort Stewart area had an opportunity to brush up on their hunting skills during a Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Continental Pheasant Shoot March 5, at Fort Stewart.

Mar 9, 2011

Invitations are extended now for a Fort Stewart golf league that will begin April 5, with a kick off scramble followed by a nine hole blitz on each Tuesday thereafter.

Mar 2, 2011

Mar 2, 2011

On March 3, 1911, the United States Army commissioned its first officer to take care of Soldiers' teeth. Prior to this date, private contractors had been hired to provide dental work for troops.

Mar 2, 2011

A steady drizzle fell on the small crowd gathered at the entrance road to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Feb. 25 to watch leaders and sponsors cut the ceremonial ribbon to the 3rd Infantry Division's newly erected sign, built high on an adjacent berm.

Mar 2, 2011

When they hear the term "single Soldier," most people probably think about Pvt. Snuffy living in the barracks.

Mar 2, 2011

In an era of Army units overflowing with Combat Infantry Brigades and Combat Aviation Brigades, what's left for a Soldier to set himself apart from the rest'

Mar 2, 2011

Elements of 526th Engineer Company (Horizontal) engaged in a joint training exercise with 92nd Chemical Company, Feb. 16.

Mar 2, 2011

Do you know where your housing waste goes' Do you know what happens to the trash in the brown dumpsters'

Mar 2, 2011

More than 150 bikes lined the much-used blacktop where the motorcycle safety course took place, Feb. 24.

Mar 2, 2011

Once a science teacher and now the superintendent of the South Carolina-Fort Stewart Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Cuba District, Dr. Samantha Ingram, a Mobile, Ala. native, wakes up every day trying to make a difference in the world and most importantly, a difference for our military children.

Mar 2, 2011

"Passports" in hand, Soldiers and family members at Fort Stewart, Ga., and Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., will set out March 12, to complete the challenges before them in Fitness First: The Amazing Race.

Mar 2, 2011

One hundred and fifty female Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, received two sets of the Women's Army Combat Uniform at the 203rd Brigade Support Battalion's headquarters on Kelley Hill, Feb. 23.

Feb 24, 2011

Six Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) were honored at Hunter Army Airfield for their actions during the battalion's recent deployments to Afghanistan, Feb. 17.

Feb 24, 2011

CAMP RAMDADI, Iraq - Hundreds of deployed troops - plus civilian contractors and local national employees - swarm the dining facility at Camp Ramadi, Iraq, every evening, eager to fill their stomachs with a hot meal. But despite what's featured on the night's menu, one Army cook is ensuring that these troops are first fed a healthy smile.

Feb 24, 2011

Two small dogwood trees were planted outside the Outpatient clinic at Winn Army Community Hospital, Feb. 22, in celebration of Arbor Day. The dogwood tree is known for its bright, aromatic flower and is a welcome addition to the hospital grounds.

Feb 24, 2011

Feb 24, 2011

To someone just dropping in, it might look like a kind of little folks' "March Madness" will take over Fort Stewart's Brittin, Diamond and Kessler elementary schools March 7-10.

Feb 23, 2011

On January 7, 2007, the President signed Executive Order 13423. The new EO raises the standard for federal leadership and performance in several areas including energy conservation. It requires agencies to reduce energy consumption by three percent each year, leading to 30 percent less by FY 2015.

Feb 17, 2011

In 1992, Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Abraham was a single mother living in Arkansas, working two, sometimes three jobs to make ends meet. That fall she decided to make a change - she joined the Army.

Feb 17, 2011

The U.S. Paralympic Train-to-Trainer Expo kicked-off at Newman Fitness Center, Feb. 10. The two day exposition was aimed to train the Warrior Transition Battalion in adaptive sports, which featured wheelchair basketball, seated volleyball, swimming and spinning.

Feb 17, 2011

The last basketball game of the season for age group 5-6 took place at Fort Stewart Youth Center Feb. 7. The participating teams for the 5-6 co-ed age groups included the Kings, Bulls, Jazz, Heat, Pistons, Suns, Bucks, and Spurs. The games began the first week of January, marking the first time many young athletes were placed on a team.

Feb 17, 2011

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Women, Infants, and Children facility took place on Fort Stewart, Feb. 10. The new facility will be located on W. Bultman Ave., near the veterinary clinic.

Feb 17, 2011

Succulent shrimp scampi, creamy chicken alfredo, spicy red rice with chicken cutlets-sounds like the menu at a five-star restaurant, right' Not at Camp Fallujah, Iraq. This is your standard Monday evening meal at the dining facility here.

Feb 17, 2011

In order to prepare for any potential crises that may come to Fort Stewart, the installation conducted a training exercise, Feb. 9.

Feb 17, 2011

Sergeant Eddie Clark is your typical 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team Soldier in many ways: he's motivated, strong-willed and proficient. However, he is one of the few Soldiers that has received a battlefield promotion and is hoping to be an officer.

Feb 17, 2011

You may remember hearing about the human papillomavirus (also called HPV) but did you know that there is a vaccine that can help protect you against this infection' HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection according to the Centers for Disease Control, and currently there are two vaccines being offered, Gardisil and Cervarix, that can help protect you against the types of HPV that cause most cervical cancers.

Feb 17, 2011

As the tenure as the 36th Army Chief of Staff draws to an end, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., visited Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 14, accompanied by his wife Shiela and Dr. Jill Biden.

Feb 17, 2011

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq- "You doing all right, first sergeant'" Command Sergeant Major Clifton Johnson, command Sgt. Maj. of the 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), and a Lima, Ohio, native, yelled as he made his way to the rally point.

Feb 17, 2011

As the halls of Joseph Martin Elementary School stand filled with decorative photo boards of Soldiers and their Families, the teachers and students waited for the arrival of a special guest, one who holds military Families dear to her heart. Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden, accompanied by Mrs. Sheila Casey, visited the home of the 3rd Infantry Division, Feb. 14.

Feb 9, 2011

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq- For Spc. Takia Andrews, a high priority work order and pass clerk with the supply support activities section for the 512th Quartermaster Company, 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), and an Ocilla, Ga., native, and Spc. Racurica York, final inspector with the container repair yard for the 512th Quartermaster Co., and Belzoni, Miss., native, spending the holidays deployed to Iraq was one of the toughest times that they have both experienced.

Feb 9, 2011

FlyLady, or Finally Loving Yourself, was created by author Marla Cilley in an effort to help people organize their busy lives.

Feb 9, 2011

Home - a place where many feel the heart remains no matter how far you drift away. For Soldiers, who often deploy for long periods of a time, home is what keeps Soldiers going; it reminds them of what they are fighting for.

Feb 9, 2011

In some cultures rain is an auspicious sign of good things to come. As the rain fell Jan. 25 on Hunter Army Airfield, a new battalion commander saw another meaning for what the rain signified.

Feb 9, 2011

Soldiers from the 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade gathered Jan. 27, on the flightline at Hunter Army Airfield for a change of command ceremony to say farewell to Lt. Col. Robert Ault and to welcome Lt. Col. Craig Alia.

Feb 9, 2011

"If you want something, be hungry."

Feb 9, 2011

Actress Sissy Spacek starred in the movie "Coal Miner's Daughter," but Vonzetta Davis-Lewis , brings new life and meaning to this real life story of a woman who overcame a meager beginning to become successful. Davis-Lewis says that it was her father, a former West Virginia coal miner, who had the greatest impact on her life because he was humble, patient, peaceful and a hard worker. Adopted, along with her sister as a toddler, she affectionately refers to her dad as the "nicest person you would ever want to meet." He made sure that his girls always felt special and stressed that not everyone would like them because of their brown skin, but they, in turn, had to treat everyone fairly and with respect.

Feb 9, 2011

A Marne Soldier was recognized as the United States Army 2010 Equal Opportunity Advisor of the Year at the 2010 Diversity & Leadership Training Symposium, held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 16.

Feb 9, 2011

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - The Stability Transition Team at Camp Fallujah, Iraq, along with the aid of military police Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Division - Center, conducted "Scorpion" training recently for Iraqi Police officers from the Fallujah, Gharma and Ameriyah districts.

Feb 2, 2011

The sun shone down on the Soldiers from 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, as they stood on Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field and watched as a new brigade commander took control Jan. 28.

Feb 2, 2011

Winn Army Community Hospital has taken the phone wait time for medical appointments down to two minutes or less.

Feb 2, 2011

CAMP ALI, Iraq-Doctor Ahmed Abdul Aziz and his staff treat about 400 patients per day at the Al Ramadi General Hospital.

Feb 2, 2011

In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first female prime minister; Saddam Hussein became President of Iraq; "Saturday Night Fever" was the Album of the Year; and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Gene Moore entered the Army.

Feb 2, 2011

A died-in-the-wool chaplain with 32 years of military service and 30 years of ministering to Soldiers and Families is retiring.

Feb 2, 2011

Club Stewart, often filled with sounds of celebration, camaraderie, social gatherings and events marking major milestones in military life, was a place of different sounds Jan. 22.

Feb 2, 2011

The shinny, little 1941 Ford Fire Truck affectionately called "Rags" moved slowly toward the entrance of the Mighty Eighth Museum to its final resting place inside among other World War II relics, January 28.

Feb 1, 2011

The U.S. Army has always taken the opportunity to make sure that Soldiers and their Family Members are physically fit. On Jan. 22, Newman Fitness Center helped to make sure that people in the Fort Stewart community knew there was a fun way to keep in shape, by holding the 2011 Aerobic-thon and Health Fair.

Feb 1, 2011

Rocky's Zone will be showing the Super Bowl at an all-day Super Bowl party featuring tournaments, prizes and a chance for eight lucky Soldiers to get V.I.P. treatment while watching the game. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Jan 28, 2011

Hundreds of volunteers made up of community members, Soldiers and contractors turned out on the morning of Jan. 21, to begin construction of a specially-adapted home for one of their own, Staff Sgt. Jason Letterman, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

Jan 27, 2011

About 80 Rangers from the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment stood quietly in formation in the Memorial Courtyard at Hunter Army Airfield at an afternoon ceremony Jan. 21 and received medals for their combat actions in Afghanistan.

Jan 27, 2011

If you drive down South Perimeter Road on Hunter Army Airfield, away from post about three miles, you will come across a brand-new facility on your left, just past the gas station. This building, 8805, is the home of School Age Services, ages 6-12, and Middle School/Teen program at Hunter Army Airfield. The brand-new facility, which opened in February 2010, is a mecca for children on Hunter.

Jan 27, 2011

Sexually transmitted diseases continue to pose a serious public health threat to Americans. This health threat particularly affects young women, African Americans, men who have sex with men (MSM), individuals living in poverty, or who have limited access to healthcare.

Jan 27, 2011

Rangers of the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, friends and Family Members gathered at the Ranger Memorial on Hunter Army Airfield, Jan. 21 to pay their respects and remember the lives of the seven Rangers who died in combat in Afghanistan during the battalion's recently-completed rotation.

Jan 26, 2011

AL ASAD, Iraq-"Remember to stay alert. Stay vigilant," said 1st Lt. Matthew McCarthy, after a brief explanation of the day's mission. "It's starting to pick up around here."

Jan 26, 2011

In 2009, Lt. Col. Nora Marcos, commander of Division Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, led approximately 1,200 Soldiers, who serve as the division's staff and battalion support element, to Contingency Operating Base Speicher, in northern Iraq, to complete a deployment, which lasted more than a year for many of the Soldiers under her command. The morning of Jan. 20, Lt. Col. Marcos relinquished command of her unit in a ceremony at Cottrell Field, thanking the Soldiers who sacrificed so much during the unit's deployment.

Jan 26, 2011

FORT STEWART, Ga. , -When a unit returns from an overseas combat tour, the riddle of motivating Soldiers to excel at Physical Training after redeployment is always on the table.

Jan 26, 2011

Down 13-5 halfway through the first half, the men from the 110th Transportation Company (2-0) came together to overtake the team from 4/3 Aviation (1-1) and earn themselves a hard-fought 31-28 win in Hunter Army Airfield Intramural Basketball action, Jan. 20.

Jan 20, 2011

While there are many ways for Soldiers and Family Members to get in shape, Winn Army Community Hospital offers a way to lose that extra weight that is fun as well as intense.

Jan 20, 2011

A fall fishing trip might have ended tragically if not for the efforts of the Air Station Savannah Coast Guard.

Jan 20, 2011

Jan 20, 2011

HAMDIYAH, Iraq-Violence in Iraq has caused several thousand citizens to flee their hometowns since 2003. Many left behind the only place they've ever known, to save their lives and to protect the lives of their families. Some left the country altogether, and others found safer regions within Iraq's borders with hope they can live peacefully in their native land.

Jan 20, 2011

For Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Harrison, an equal opportunity advisor with Third Infantry Division, one of Dr. Martin Luther King's many accomplishments is found among those he serves with.

Jan 20, 2011

The 10th Transportation Company, 260th Quartermaster Battalion was inactivated at a ceremony held at the Tominac Fitness Center, Hunter Army Airfield on Jan 13. The inactivation ceremony is a time-honored ritual during which the company's colors are formally retired

Jan 20, 2011

FORT BENNING, Ga. - Colonel Johnnie L. Johnson Jr. took command of the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division from Col. Pete Jones in a change of command ceremony at the National Infantry Museum's parade field, Jan. 13.

Jan 13, 2011

Security is a measure no one can afford to take lightly. For those who are part of the military, whether Soldiers, civilian employees or Family Members, Operational Security is something that has to be considered on a daily basis - not only regarding work, but also in personal life.

Jan 13, 2011

Jan 13, 2011

Interior demolition of the Post Exchange Refill Pharmacy began Jan. 10 to renovate and make way for a next-generation pharmacy automation system to enhance efficiency and growth.

Jan 13, 2011

In early 1872, Mr. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday was to be called Arbor Day and was first observed on 10 April 1872. The day was an amazing success with more than one million trees being planted.

Jan 13, 2011

Happy New Year, team! Welcome back from a successful and safe holiday season. Why did I say successful' As I passed the safety sign at the main gate recently, it broadcasted to me that as of today, we are only 58 days away from achieving 300 days free of accident fatalities - Hence, I know that you all are "on-the-money" when it comes to safety.

Jan 13, 2011

Hundreds of Marne Soldiers from past and present turned out at Club Stewart to celebrate the book debut, "Surging South of Baghdad," Jan. 10.

Jan 12, 2011

Fort Stewart held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for a new child development center at building 7100, Dec. 21. The facility serves as a daycare for children of Soldiers.

Jan 12, 2011

Marty Fischer, described as one of America's best-known outdoor personalities, is coming to Fort Stewart to share his expertise on wing and clay shooting, duck calling and conservation and wildlife management.

Jan 6, 2011

The 2010 Top of the Rock Run, staged under bright, sunny skies and warm temperatures at the Quick Track near Newman Fitness Center, attracted more than 140 runners - some serious contenders, some making it a Family morning, and some there just to do what they love - to run, Sept. 25.

Jan 6, 2011

Spouses, Soldiers and friends cheered wildly for the three Tominac Fitness Center female athletes as they stepped onto the Savannah Civic Center stage at the Southern Isles Bodybuilding Championship competition, June 17.

Jan 6, 2011

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - More than 248, 12-person teams took part in the Ragnar Relay, a 24-hour, 200-mile run in Cumberland, Md., Sept. 24. One team dedicated their relay run in honor of Soldiers of Task Force Lighthorse, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Falcon.

Jan 6, 2011

Busses pulled into a packed parking lot near Wilson Gate at Hunter Army Airfield, packed with the Soldiers and leadership of the 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, during the early morning hours, Oct. 27. Police cars and motorcycles were parked at the edge of the parking lot. The grassy field in front of the parking lot was filled from left to right with around 200 Soldiers, stretching and mentally preparing themselves for what was about to take place. They were getting ready to do battle with a vicious enemy, one who has already claimed the lives of thousands of people. The enemy: breast cancer.

Jan 6, 2011

Hunter Army Airfield recently became a member of a program called, "Tree City USA" and on July 29 an official sign was unveiled on Wilson Boulevard to show it.

Jan 6, 2011

Jan 6, 2011

New stars on the horizon entertained children at Club Stewart, March 23 and at the Hunter Club, March 24. After about four months of preparation, Sergeant Rocky's Neighborhood Puppet Show and its new stars faced their premiere audiences.

Jan 6, 2011

Many Soldiers were missed at the 186th edition St. Patrick's Day Parade held in Savannah, Ga., March 17, due to the 3rd Infantry Division's fourth deployment to Iraq and combat mission in Afghanistan. However, these Dog Face Soldiers were certainly not forgotten. Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Family Members, leaders and fellow Soldiers showed support to deployed troops by participating in the nation's second largest St. Patrick's Day festivity.

Jan 6, 2011

In this particular class of beginner riders is Staff Sgt. Brandon Wooldridge, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, who is familiar with overcoming immense odds. After losing his lower left leg in a firefight in Iraq in late 2004, then-Spc. Wooldridge won his lengthy battle to stay in the Army as an infantryman in 2006.

Jan 6, 2011

Whenever Chris McCormick, occupational safety and health specialist at Fort Stewart, walks into an office, most people know why he is there, and that it is generally for something related to safety.

Jan 6, 2011

The change of command for the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment took place beneath the moss-draped trees of Forsyth Park in Savannah, March 18.

Jan 6, 2011

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq - Task Force Marne units in United States Division-North successfully fulfilled their supporting role to the Iraqi Security Forces as Iraqis went to the polls to vote for the next leaders of their country, March 7.

Jan 6, 2011

The 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division kicked off its first collective training exercise at Fort Stewart, Feb. 22. The operation dubbed Vanguard Focus is preparing nearly 3,500 Soldiers for an upcoming deployment to Iraq.

Dec 16, 2010

Many traveled far and wide to Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field for the 4th Annual Wreaths for Warriors Walk wreath ceremony, Dec. 11, to pay homage to those Third Infantry Division Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Dec 16, 2010

Instead of sharing roads with cars and bicyclists, service members at Hunter will soon have a new asphalt-paved running trail on North Lightning Road to use for physical training each morning.

Dec 16, 2010

On and off the battlefield Soldiers may be faced with many challenges, yet their vision should not be one of them. The doctors in the Warrior Refractive Eye Surgery Program at Winn Army Community Hospital Eye Center agree.

Dec 16, 2010

In 2008 Alma was diagnosed with her first polycystic brain tumor.

Dec 16, 2010

AL ANBAR, Iraq - Seen as a rite of passage among the U.S. Armed Forces, the Initial Entry Training graduation brings a certain enthusiasm and anxiety to the day's air.

Dec 16, 2010

CAMP RAMADI , Iraq - Eight service members returned to Iraq-a place where they nearly lost their lives-and were welcomed back Dec. 10 by Soldiers with 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, upon their visit to Al Anbar, Iraq.

Dec 16, 2010

A blinding, bright-red chrome Harley Davidson stands out amongst the dozen smaller foreign bikes sitting in the distance, as a seemingly average-looking group of new motorcycle enthusiasts prepare to ride on a clear, but bitter cold and windy day, Dec. 10.

Dec 16, 2010

The Soldiers of the 10th Transportation Company, 260th Quartermaster Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, felt that it was a long time coming to receive their deployment awards for going to Haiti, Jan. 23.

Dec 16, 2010

On a cold December morning, Families of 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team waited with bated breath for their Soldiers to march across Cottrell Field. Although it was past 1:30 a.m., Dec. 12, the Families were more than willing to wait. The 3rd Infantry Division band strikes up a lively marching beat, breaking the lull in the crowd's screams, and Soldiers emerge from the tree line. As Soldiers of 1st HBCT have been returning since early November, this coming home ceremony marked the return of the brigade command and command sergeant major.

Dec 16, 2010

Fort Stewart, Ga. - Many traveled far and wide to Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field for the 4th Annual Wreaths for Warriors Walk wreath ceremony, Dec. 11, to pay homage to those Third Infantry Division Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Dec 16, 2010

If you have recently returned from deployment, welcome home! I've deployed many times and I know personally that even the best relationships are put under extra pressure during and after deployment. This is a perfect time to put relationships on the front page of the newspaper - to talk about what makes relationships sound and secure.

Dec 10, 2010

Dec 8, 2010

AL ANBAR, Iraq - U.S. Army medics have been teaching life-saving skills to their Iraqi Security Force counterparts, as part of their advise-and-assist mission under Operation New Dawn. Now these military doctors are extending their expertise into the delivery room.

Dec 8, 2010

Multi-platinum rap star and actor Ludacris visited Fort Stewart to meet with selected Soldiers, sign autographs and promote his new cognac and album, Dec. 5.