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Postal Patron Celebrating Community members PRSRT STD US Postage share their PAID thoughts on Permit #43 Memorial Day Hinesville, GA Who are your Memorial Day Heroes Page 2A THE Home of the 3rd Infantry Division Vol. 52, Issue 20 Serving the Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield communities • www.stewartfrontline.com May 25, 2017 front Page briefs Garrison Super Saver Program Are you interested in winning $500? If so this Hands on with howitzers program is for you! Take Hands on with howitzers a look around. Is there something you see that is wasting money? Is it a problem we can solve locally? If you are a gar- rison Civilian employee and submit the best idea for saving the Garrison money, you will win $500. Submit your idea on the Super Saver Nomination Form on the Team Stewart web page under Garrison, Resource Management Office. Submit your idea to usarmy.stewart.usag. list.dhr-workforce@ mail.mil. Farewell to Col. & Mrs. Hedrick "Bumping Into Awesome" farewell lun- cheon for our Garrison Commander Col. and Photo By Sgt. Arjenis Nunez Mrs. Townley Hedrick Staff Sgt. Jerome P. Carmon, a gunnery sergeant from Battery C, 1-9 Field Artillery, 3rd ID Artillery, instructs Soldiers on M777 will be 11:30 a.m. June 2 Howitzer cannon emplacement, aiming references, fire mission crew drills and how to properly identify safety violations during a at Club Stewart. All tick- unit hands-on training, May 16 at Fort Stewart. Training on the Howitzer nicknamed, “corn dog,” help officers become tactically ets are $15 per person proficient for the big three, a position specific technical exam that includes both written and hands-on portions. and include Chef Nino's famous lunch buffet and dessert. Tickets are on sale through your Division Artillery officers train to ‘Fight Tonight’ Directorate or organiza- tion POC's. For more Sgt. Arjenis Nunez Officers in 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery officers must fulfill in combat and garrison and information contact 50th Public Affairs Detachment Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division Artillery, 3rd to prepare for the big three technical exam. Michelle Glenn, RMO, at ID received hands on training here, May 16, to The big three technical exam consists of a 912-767-4662 or rain to fight tonight. It is the call answer that call. hands-on portion and a written portion. The michelle.m.glenn8.civ@ Army leaders answer when it Seniors from 1-9 FA trained at different sta- big three exam is used by 1-9 FA and other mail.mil to purchase comes to becoming tactically pro- tions set up behind their battalion headquarters artillery units to certify lieutenants in their roles your tickets or if you ficient to lead Soldiers in combat. to better understand the different roles artillery at their units. have questions. T See FIGHT Page 7A CYS Summer Camps offered Stewart-Hunter Parent Central Services Memorial Day Events has extending their hours of operation Community Members are encouraged to join Fort Stewart-Hunter Army through today to accom- Airfield and the 3rd Infantry Division in supporting several local Memorial Day modate parents who events. The 3rd ID will be represented at the following events: want to register their kids for Summer Camps May 28, 6:30 p.m. The Savannah VVA Gen. Leopoldo (Lee) Quintas, who is the fea- (Kinder Camp, SAC Memorial Day Ceremony supported by the tured speaker; along with the 3rd ID Color Camp, Sports/Dance 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Combat Team; Guard, the 3rd ID Jazz Band and a bugler. Camps, SKIES providing a speaker, firing party, and the 3rd Instructional Classes). ID Band Brass Quintet performing patriotic May 29, 11 a.m. American Legion Post CYS will remain open music. 500 Memorial Day Ceremony at Laurel Grove from 4 to 7 p.m., no Cemetery in Savannah, Ga., supported by appointment necessary. May 29, 10 a.m. The Sun City Memorial the 385th Military Police, 16th MP Brigade, For more information, Day Ceremony supported by Hunter garrison providing a firing party and color guard. call Parent Central chaplain, Maj. Jon C. Wilson. Services at 912-767-2312 May 29, 11 a.m. City of Richmond Hill (Stewart) or 912-315- May 29, 10 a.m. The Jeff Davis County Memorial Day Ceremony supported by the 5425 (Hunter). Veterans Association Memorial Day 3rd Sustainment Brigade provides the fea- Ceremony in Hazlehurst, Ga. Supported by tured speaker, along with a color guard and the 3rd ID Division Artillery, providing a firing firing party. party. CONTENTS May 29, 11:30 a.m. The Georgia Veterans May 29, 10 a.m. American Legion Post Memorial Cemetery held in Glennville, Ga., Marne Voices ............2A 135 Memorial Day Ceremony held in supported by the 2nd Brigade Combat Team Behind the Lens .......3A Thunderbolt, Ga.; supported by the 3rd provides the featured speaker, along with a 3rd ID bids CSM Tagalicud farewell Scales of Justice .......6A Combat Aviation Brigade, providing the fea- color guard, and firing party. Photo by Staff Sgt. Candace Mundt Community, Leisure 1B tured speaker, along with a color guard, a Movie Schedule .......2B firing party and noncommissioned officer to May 29, 3 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary of the Command Sgt. Maj. Walter A. Tagalicud, outgoing Births .........................3B lay a wreath. VFW Post 3563 sponsors the Vidalia, Ga. 3rd Infantry Division command sergeant major, Chaplain's Corner ....4B Memorial Day Ceremony; supported by the points to a formation of 3rd ID Soldiers in recognition ACS, FMWR Briefs. ..7B May 29, 11 a.m. Hinesville American 1st Brigade Combat Team; providing the of their hard work during a relinquishment of respon- Education Matters ...7B Legion Memorial Day Ceremony supported featured speaker, along with a color guard sibility ceremony May 19, at Fort Stewart. Tagalicud Sports, Recreation ...9B by the 3rd ID Commanding General, Maj. and bugler. will go on to serve as the command senior enlisted FS-HAAF briefs ........8B advisor of I Corps, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. SEE MORE ON PAGE 2A Financial Solutions from GeoVista Credit Card Balance Transfer - Reduced Rate Limited Time Offer - Based on Creditworthiness This Credit Union is Located on Fort Stewart & HAAF | 912-368-2477 | geovistacu.com Federally Insured by NCUA 2A The Frontline May 25, 2017 3rd Infantry Division Marne Voices Speak Out Marne 6 Sends Who are your Memorial Day Heroes? of readiness, they must be fit to fight. This includ- “My father is the epitome of everything ed medical and physical readiness, individual I want to achieve in the military. He was weapons qualifications, as well as achieving mas- an infantryman and Special Forces. He tery of our assigned duties and responsibilities. is a big inspiration for me and my Critical to readiness is ensuring that our Families Family and I want to be just like him.” are prepared for their Soldier’s deployment. Leaders and staff ensure that our Soldiers have Pvt. Robert Paul the training and equipment they need to win. We Co. C, 1-64 Armor, 1ABCT train for war by focusing on combined arms maneuver against hybrid threats in an expedition- ary environment and by being proficienct in fight- “My grandfather was a ranger in World War ing day, night and under any condition. We focus II and served in the pacific and European on creating lethal squads, platoons and compa- campaigns. He showed determination and nies, with headquarters that can plan and execute mental toughness by being away from his missions. Family for so long.” While working hard to maintain a high level of Spc. Cody Riley readiness, we will always maintain an environ- Co. C, 1-64 Armor, 1ABCT ment of dignity and respect for all. Hazing, mis- conduct, toxic leadership, and sexual harassment or sexual assault are incompatible with our pri- “I’m inspired by friends I’ve known that have Major General Leopoldo A. Quintas, Jr. orities and, more importantly, with our Army val- paid the ultimate sacrifice. A friend of my 3rd Infantry Division commanding general ues husband was killed in action in Afghanistan By keeping readiness as job number one, we and his sacrifice has impacted the lives of enter this summer season ready to answer our other Soldiers. He is an inspiration to others It’s an honor to be back at Fort Stewart and for his selfless service.” Hunter Army Airfield and commanding the 3rd nation’s call. The 3rd ID remains one of the most Infantry Division. Some of my Family’s fondest ready divisions in the Army and I’m proud to serve Sgt. Kaeyle Reyes memories are our previous assignment here - we with you. 546 MP Co., 385th MP Battalion are excited to be back on the team. The Marne This Memorial Day weekend also kicks of the Division has an enduring reputation for tough, 100 days of summer, which is the most dangerous realistic training and being ready whenever the 100 days of the year. Again, our focus on readiness "My grandfather Benjamin Newton is Nation calls, and that will not change. I would like from the individual to the Family to the unit, with my memorial day hero because he was the first in my Family to go to the Army, which to share with you my priorities as we enter a busy leaders engaged at every level, will get us through created two generations of service to our summer season. this time period as safely as possible. Lastly, thank you for your service to our nation, country. If he was alive I would say thank Consistent with our Army Chief of Staff’s guid- you for being my hero and our country." ance, readiness job number one and our forma- thanks to our Families for their sacrifices, and tions and leaders must constantly focus on build- thanks to our tremendous garrison team for sup- Cpl.