1. Viper Friday Flight
For
3 June 2011
Upcoming Events:
-4 June 0900-1800 First Saturday on the River (River St, Savannah)
-5 June 1400-2000 15th Annual Savannah Asian Festival (Savannah Civic Center MLK Arena)
-10 June Savannah Chatham County Public Schools Last Day of School!
-11 June @ 0900 HAAF Quarterly Skeet & Trap Shoot (Skeet &Trap Range, HAAF)
-11-12 June 0800-1700 Teenage Baby Sitters certification Bldg 1284
-14 June 1100-1300 1-3 Bake Sale
-15 June @ 1000 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Change of Command
-23 June @ 1000 Hunter Garrison Change of Command (DAACG)
SSN REMOVED FROM ID
Did you know that DoD is removing Social Security Numbers from ID cards to protect your privacy and personal identity
information, your Social Security Number (SSN) is being replaced with a DoD ID Number on all ID cards. SSN Removal ID Card
Changes:
• As of June 2011, SSNs will no longer be printed on any new ID card.
• SSN removal will occur in three phases.
• Your new ID card will have a DoD ID Number in place of your SSN.
• Your DoD ID Number will be used as the Geneva Conventions serial number.
• If you are eligible for DoD benefits, there will also be a DoD Benefits Number printed on your new ID card.
For more information about Social Security Number removal, please visit www.dmdc.osd.mil/smartcard .
BASIC FRG TREASURER TRAINING
June 7: This training for FRG Funds Custodians will cover the rules and regulations, commanders’ responsibilities, available financial
resources, and fundraising rules and responsibilities. Basic FRG Treasurer will be held at Army Community Service (building 87)
from 9-11:30 a.m. Call 767-5058 for more info.
CAR BUYING CLASS
June 8: The Hunter ACS (building 1286) will conduct a car buying workshop from 1:30-3:30 p.m., June 8. This class will discuss
what you need to know so that you can make wise auto purchasing choices. Call 315-6816 for more information.
STRESS WORKSHOP OFFERED
June 9: The Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself/Key to Managing Stress workshop will be held June 9. Fort Stewart Family
Advocacy Program conducts this workshop at building 82 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The workshop teaches skills to identify your stress
triggers, methods to manage your emotions, and positive communication techniques for dealing with anger and stress. Call 767-5058
for more information.
RECREATION AREAS CLOSED:
Fort Stewart recreation areas flanking the Ogeechee River are closed until further notice due to the Georgia Environmental Protection
Division (EPD), DNR Wildlife Division and U.S. EPA responding to a fish kill occurring on an approximate 35-40 mile segment of
the Ogeechee River in the Counties of Screven and Bulloch with possible effects in Bryan, Chatham, and Effingham Counties. Fort
Stewart recreation areas B-23, B-24, C-16, C-17, and C-18 are closed until the cause of the fish kill is determined. Citizens are
advised to avoid swimming or consuming fish taken from the Ogeechee River in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Screven Counties.
For more information please contact the Fort Stewart Fish and Wildlife Office at 912-767-2584.

2. ACS OPEN HOUSE
June 14: The Hunter Army Community Service (ACS) celebrates the Army birthday with an open house, 1-3 p.m. The community is
invited to tour the facilities at Stewart (buildings 86, 87 & 82) and Hunter (building 1286). All who enter ACS during this time will be
eligible to win a $200 gift basket! Information packets and light refreshments will also be available. Call (Hunter) 912-315-6816 for
more info.
Winn Army Community Hospital
We are proud to announce that we will open our new OB/GYN Clinic on the 4th Floor of Winn. We are moving our Mammogram
Services to 4th Floor in their new designed area. Please come out and help us cut the ribbon and get a tour on June 20, 2011 at 1130.
Healthcare Services: To help prevent our patient/beneficiaries from getting medical bills, please remind them to utilize the
Military Treatment Facilities for services first. If we cannot provide the services in a timely manner, we will put in a referral
authorizing the patients to seek care in the network. If they do this on their own, they will receive a bill.
Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey
Results for April 2011: Ft. Stewart 92.4%
Please continue to fill out those surveys: We are listening to you! You can complete the survey by mail,
phone or email. Your opinion does count!
School Screening: Call the appointment line a get the family member schedule now. We will be having a school screening event
coming up in July and August but don’t wait; you can take care of business now for first time enrollment to the Georgia School
System.
Pharmacy Updates: To help manage your time, if you have a civilian prescription, remember you can utilize the Pharmacy
Service at Hawk Troop Clinic to get them filled. Refills service is still at the Post Exchange (PX).
Enrollment: Richmond Hill Medical Home Clinic is accepting Active Duty Family Member enrollment. To change your
enrollment, you may choose from one of three options: Via website @ www.humana-military.com; by calling 1-800-444-5445; or
you may visit our Tricare Service Center (TSC) located within the MTF. It’ that simple!
Should you have specific questions regarding your PCM enrollment change, or benefits coverage, please direct them to the TSC, or
contact the WINN Enrollment Coordinator at
912-435-6282.
TRICARE On-Line: Www.tricareonline.com
Help us help you enroll you and your family with TRICARE On-Line. This is a program that gives you a link to:
 Make on-line appointments from the convenience of your home/work.
 Access to information/resources through a secure Internet environment.
 Health information and management tools. View directions, maps, contact information and clinic hours.
- Create your own personal health journal.
- View TRICARE Programs such as Dental and Pharmacy Services.
If you would like us to help your enroll, please provide us with the following information. We will send you a password and simple
instructions on how to get started.
Sponsor name: _______________________________________
Sponsor’s last 4 of SSN#________________________________
Email: _______________________________ (so that we can send you your initial password).
Member’s names you wish to enroll:
(For each member above 18 yrs, a separate sheet is required, IAW HIPAA)
Email your information to Mr. Richard Rolland, Chief, Health Benefits Branch Rich.rolland@amedd.army.mil, telephone
number 912-435-6716.

3. Any questions you may have, feel free to contact Linda King, Chief, Patient Service Center at 912-435-6225 or by email at
Linda.king2@amedd.army.mil
Thank you for your continue support!
Important Numbers:
Call Center 912-435-6633 or 1-800 – 652-9221
Appointment/Refills 912-435-6622 or 1-800-652-9221
Winn Patient Advocate 912-435-6225
TAHC Patient Advocate 912-315-5731
Health Benefits: 912-435-6716 or 912-315-3646
TRICARE: 1-800-444-5445
DEERS: 1-800-538-9552
Behavioral Health: 1-877-298-3514
Don’t Miss OUT!
AFRC’s Great Getaways Sweepstakes!
Have you visited any of the five Armed Forces Recreation Centers operated by Army Family and MWR?
Now's your chance to win a fantastic trip to an AFRC location by entering AFRC's Great Getaways Sweepstakes, sponsored by USAA
and GM Military Discount.
Enter to win a trip for two to the AFRC Resort Destination of your choice!
Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRC) full-service resort hotels are Joint Service Facilities that provide quality, wholesome,
affordable, family-oriented vacation and recreation opportunities. Service members, their families, and other authorized patrons
(including official travelers) are eligible (Total Defense Force).
The grand prize winner will receive round-trip airfare for two to the AFRC resort of their choice PLUS $2,500 spending cash. Visit
www.AFRCResorts.com and click on the "Great Getaways" banner to enter and a chance to win.
Don't delay! The contest ends on June 15. One entry per day allowed. No Federal Endorsement of Sponsors Implied.
UPDATE EFMP RECORDS:
If you are a Soldier who has a Family member enrolled in the Army's Exceptional Family Member Program be sure to remain current
by updating their records at least every three years or when health conditions change. When soldiers who have Family Members
enrolled in EFMP and are nominated for assignments, HRC career managers coordinate with gaining commands and use the
information to determine whether medical services are available for the EFMP member. Stewart-Hunter Soldiers can arrange to update
EFMP records by calling Winn Army Community Hospital at 435-6970 or 6505. For more information, visit
www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservies/familyprograms/exceptionalfamilymemberprogram/default.aspx/.
ACS SURVEY-YOUR PARTICIPATION IS NEEDED
Ongoing: To better serve you, please take the time to have your voice heard! Army Community Service is encouraging Soldiers and
Family Members to complete the Need Assessment Survey online. The information you provide will help us to deliver the most
effective programs and services and highlight issues that are important to you. The Need Assessment Survey can be found on
www.myarmyonesource.com/survey_Fort_Stewart. Call (Stewart) 767-5058 or (Hunter) 315-6816 for additional information.
FORT STEWART/HUNTER AAF OUTDOOR POOLS OPEN
Hunter Outdoor Pool (behind Hunter Club, Bldg. 6015) is opening May 27 thru Sep. 5 for the 2011
Summer Season. The pools will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday thru Sunday. The
pool passes are $3 daily, $34 individual, and $60 for Family season passes. Remember, if you
purchase your season pass on opening day, you will receive half off the price. For more information
call 315-5786 (Hunter).
ACS SURVEY-YOUR PARTICIPATION IS NEEDED
Now until June 30: To better serve you, please take the time to have your voice heard! Army Community Service is encouraging
Soldiers and Family Members to complete the Need Assessment Survey online. The information you provide will help us to deliver
the most effective programs and services and highlight issues that are important to you. The Need Assessment Survey can be found on
www.myarmyonesource.com/survey_Fort_Stewart. Call (Stewart) 767-5058 or (Hunter) 315-6816 for additional information.
Hunter AAF Traffic Warning!
Beginning Monday, 2 May, eight road intersections will be closed to traffic on Hunter Army Airfield, Monday through Friday, 6:30 –
7:30 a.m. during physical training. The locations are Horace Emmett Wilson Blvd. and Lightning Road; Leonard Neal St. and
Lighting Road; William Barksdale Circle and Lighting Road; Billy Mitchell Blvd. and Lighting Road; Hickam Blvd. and Billy

4. Mitchell Blvd.; Billy Mitchell Blvd. and William Barksdale Cir.; N. Perimeter Road and Stephen Douglas St.; and North Perimeter
Road and the area north of the 117th ACS Complex.
REGISTER FOR HUNTER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL,
Hunter Religious Support Office conducts their 2011 Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to Noon, June 20-24. Registration is open to
Chapel/DOD/Military Children from Kindergarten/4 Years old to 6th graders. The theme is "Big Apple Adventure - Where Faith and
Life Connect." Space is limited. Registration started May 1 and continues until May 30 or until all slots are full. Volunteers are also
needed to teach classes and assist with the setup/cleanup; a background check must be made before anyone can assist. Teenagers can
volunteer as assistants with parent's permission. To register or learn more, contact Charles Archer at 315-5934.
iWatch - REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
The iWatch Program encourages Community Members to keep security in mind throughout your day. Our continued safety is
enhanced by the number of Soldiers, Family Members, and Civilian personnel who are aware of what type of suspicious behavior
should be reported and then doing so. If you want a presentation on the iWATCH Program you're your group or organization contact
Mr. Gordon Bartholf at 767-0999 or by email at Gordon.H.Bartholf@conus.army.mil (Fort Stewart) or Mr. Tony Mabrey at 315-5350
or by email at Anthony.Mabrey@conus.army.mil. If you see suspicious behavior which you believe is threatening call the iWATCH
Reporting number at 315-6133 at Hunter Army Airfield.
CDC Grand Opening on HAAF!
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Child Development Center, building 148 at 131 Leonard Neal Street on
Hunter Army Airfield, will be held beginning at 0930 on14 June.
The full-service facility will provide 144 additional child care spaces for Family Members ages 0-5 years of the Hunter Community.
It contains 13,153 square feet of space and was built at a cost of $4.3 million.
Soldiers, Family Members and members of the local community are invited.
Hours of Operation will be 0530-1800 Monday through Friday, closed weekends.
Registration and enrollment information is available by calling the HAAF Parent Central Services Office, located in building 1286, at
912-315-5425.
Celebrate Independence Day on FS/HAAF!
The following are scheduled at Stewart and Hunter during the ―Worth Fighting For‖ Independence Day Weekend Celebration. Visit
the FMWR Website at http://www.stewartmwr.com/ for parking info, event maps, & other details.
July 1 (Fri) Fort Stewart
9 a.m. – ―Worth Fighting For‖ Independence Day Weekend Celebration 4-person Golf Scramble at Taylors Creek Golf Course. $30
per person. 767-2370
July 2 (Sat) Hunter Army Airfield
8 -11 a.m. Kids Fishing Event at Hallstrom Lake. 912-315-9554.
8 a.m. ―Worth Fighting For‖ Independence Day Weekend Celebration 4-person Golf Scramble at Hunter Golf Club. $30 per person.
315-9115
11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free admission for Soldiers & Family Members at Hunter Outdoor Pool. 315-5786
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free bowling, including use of bowling shoes free, for Soldiers & Family Members at Hunter Lanes Bowling
Center. 315-6279
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities at the Family Day Field will include a large & small Moonwalk, a Rock Climbing Wall, Air Ball Shot,
soccer goal kick, a 72-foot obstacle course, a trampoline, 4-in-1 Basketball and a Rapid Fire inflatable game. Food vendors also will
be on site. Entertainment will include the Disc-Connected K9's Frisbee dog show. Sam’s Path Petting Zoo will bring some exotic
animals for Family Members’ enjoyment. The celebration at Family Day Field also will include musical entertainment. A fireworks
display will bring the evening to a close.

5. July 3 (Sun) Fort Stewart
6-7 p.m. ―Salute to the Nation‖ atCottrell Field. Citizens from communities surrounding Fort Stewart are invited to attend this
stirring ceremony. There is no charge.
July 4 (Mon) Fort Stewart
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sam’s Path Petting Zoo. Pet & feed various animals!
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Up to three performances by the Disc-Connected K9's Frisbee dog show
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CYSS activities, free to Soldiers & Families, will be held at Newman Field. Activities will include a bounce
house, Turbo Slide, Wild One Slide, climbing wall, trampoline jump, spin art, character drawing, mechanical bull, video arcade,
balloon artist, video arcade, outdoor laser tag, CYSS games & face-painting. Food vendors will be present. 767-4316.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission for Soldiers & Family Members at the ―The Springs Splashpark,‖ the outdoor pool and other
activities in the Corkan Family Recreation Area. Free bowling at Stewart Lanes. 767-4273.
11:15a.m. to 2:15p.m. Hinesville Military Affairs Committee food court: Soldiers & Family Members will enjoy a wide variety
of food such as barbecue, bratwurst, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers & more in the vicinity of AAFES Service Center.
6 -10 p.m. FREE Independence Day concert at Donovan Field featuring Grammy winners Fantasia and the Zac Brown
Band!
Following her triumph in the 2004 edition of American Idol, the song ―I Believe‖ made Fantasia Monique Barrino the first recording
artist in history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard charts with a debut single.
Her third studio album, Back to Me, was released in August 2010 and features the single "Bittersweet," which peaked in the top ten on
the R&B chart and brought her the Grammy in February for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Her other albums are Free
Yourself (2004) and Fantasia (2006). Fantasia, featured the No. 1 R&B hit ―When I See U. ―
In addition to her musical success, she also coveted a 2007 Theatre World Award for her performance as Celie in the Broadway
musical The Color Purple & published her New York Times Bestseller memoir, Life is Not a Fairy Tale and starred as herself in the
Lifetime Network adaptation. Recently, she returned to the spotlight with the VH1 reality series Fantasia for Real.
Described as an ―overnight success‖ that was years in the making, Zac Brown Band has recorded four studio albums, and charted six
Number One singles on the Billboard country charts: "Chicken Fried," "Toes," "Highway 20 Ride," "Free," "As She's Walking Away"
and "Colder Weather." The single "Whatever It Is," peaked at number 2 on the Billboard chart.
Among awards the band won this year were a Grammy for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals — ―As She's Walking Away‖
with Alan Jackson and the Academy of Country Music’s ―Top Vocal Event of the Year‖ award, also for "As She's Walking Away‖ In
2010, the band also won a Grammy as Best New Artist in addition to the Country Music Association’s ―New Artist of the Year‖
award.
10-10:30 p.m. Fireworks over Donovan Field. The display begins immediately at the close of the Zac Brown Band’s concert.
Reminder… Pets & coolers are prohibited at all locations. Video cameras are prohibited at the concert.