29 APR Friday Flight

1. Viper Friday Flight
For
29 April 2011
VIPER HAS ARRIVED ON FACEBOOK!
“1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment”
Look us up, and “Like” the Vipers!
Delta Co Death Dealers are also on Facebook!
“D Company 1-3 ARB Death Dealers”
Look them up, and “Like” the Death Dealers!
HAAF Military Spouse Appreciation Day
4 May from 1100 to 1300 at Hunter Commissary, HAAF. Please come on out for this event to be recognized by Hunter AAF, enter
the raffles for prizes from Tominac Fitness and Operation Homefront, and to receive your MSAD discount cards which entitle all
Military Spouses to special discounts at MWR Facilities!
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
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.
3RD Combat Aviation Brigade Change of Responsibility
13 May, 10:00 at Hanger 860. The Officers, Soldiers and Family Members of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry
Division, cordially invite you to attend the Change of Responsibility Ceremony transferring responsibility from Command Sergeant
Major Richard Stidley to Command sergeant Major Patrick Blair. The ceremony is 10 a.m. May 13 at Hanger 860 on Hunter Army
Airfield. Uniform is duty uniform with beret for military and casual dress for civilians.
ACS April-June Calendar of Classes and Newsletter
The new calendar of classes is now available online, including online registration. Also, check out the ACS Newsletter for great
articles, tips, and upcoming events! Simply go to the ACS page on the Team Stewart Website, www.stewart.army.mil/DMWR/acs
Call 315-6816for more information!
The Forsyth Park Farmers' Market is back!
Saturdays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Spring has sprung and the farmers and local food vendors will be at the South end of Forsyth Park
every Saturday of the season! Come on out to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, honey, bread, and more directly from the
local producers! This market is put on by the Savannah Local Food Collaborative. SNAP/EBT and WIC accepted. For information,
please visit http://www.forsythfarmersmarket.org/

2. FRG Meeting Extended Care
Beginning 18 April 2011, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will be doing extended care FRG meetings only on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Anyone needing these services will need to contact their FRSA to make sure childcare is provided.
Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will no longer provide the extended care on Mon-days and Wednesdays. Please call 315-5425.
Stories, Music and Imagery
A Doorway to a Child’s Self Esteem Project is sponsored in part by the Arts Ashore Legacy Fund c/o The Savannah Community
Foundation, Inc. April is the month of the Military Child. In preparation for the celebration, a special 7 week program of stories, music
and imagery will be offered for children between the ages of 6-10, giving them new skills to cope with the stress of deployment
through music inspired creativity. All Children welcome.
Location: Live Oak Public Libraries, Southwest Chatham Branch, Located behind the Savannah Mall
Program dates: Saturdays, 2-3 p.m. April 30.
For more information contact Elizabeth Jacobi at 912-598-2118 or email ejacobi@musicmedicine.org
34th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival
Vidalia, Georgia April 29 – 1 May, The Vidalia Onion Festival has been featured on The Food Network and recognized as one of the
five don't-miss festivals across the U.S. The 34th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival will kick off with its opening ceremonies Friday, 29
April 2011, at 1800 at Southeastern Technical College. A street dance, featuring live music from the Swingin’ Medallions, and
fireworks display will follow the ceremonies at the college. The Vidalia Onion Festival Air-show will be Saturday, 30 April, and
Sunday, 1 May at Vidalia Regional Airport. Other festival events include the arts and crafts festival, the Kiwanis Onion Run, the
Vidalia Onion Festival Rodeo, the Vidalia Onion Recipe Contest and Public Tasting, the Vidalia Onion Culinary Extravaganza, and
the World Famous Onion Eating Contest. For a full schedule of events and locations, please visit
http://www.vidaliaonionfestival.com/events
Kellie Pickler and Tracy Lawrence will perform at the 34th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival
30 April, 2011 Gates open at 4pm and Headliners at 7 pm, at the Vidalia Regional Airport. Advance tickets are $25 for general
admission, $50 for VIP Special Seating, and can be purchased at www.vidaliaonionfestival.com
Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $35.
Kellie Pickler gained fame for her top-six finish on fifth season of American Idol. Her first album Small Town Girl produced three
Top 15 singles and was certified Gold within three months of its release. In 2008, Kellie released her self-titled second album. She is
known for hits “Red High Heels”, “I Wonder”, “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind”, and “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful”.
Kellie is the winner of several CMT Music and American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers awards.
Tracy Lawrence was named Bill-board’s Top New Male Vocalist in 1992, and the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male
Vocalist in 1993. His hits include “Alibis”, “Texas Tornado”, “Time Marches On”, and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are”.
Paintball!
30 April, 10 am – 3 pm at Hotel 6 training area (Off Perimeter Road). Open to 12 and older. Under 18 years old must have a legal
guardian sign a waiver. $25 includes all equipment, field fees, and 500 paint balls. For more information, please call outdoor
recreation at 315-9554.
Stand Up for America Day
30 April from 0830 to 1100, Port Wentworth. Port Wentworth’s STAND UP FOR AMERICA DAY honors America’s service men
and women, past and present. There’s a parade, music, arts, crafts, food, kiddie rides and fireworks. Bring the whole family for a day
of old-fashioned fun. This event takes place in Downtown Port Wentworth. Call 912 965-1999 for more information
30 Apr-1 May, Beaufort Air Show Celebrating 100 years of Naval Aviation!
0900-1700, MCAS Beaufort, SC The show will showcase Naval aviation at its best with a demonstration by the
United States Naval Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels! Every year the Air Show focuses on promoting
Marine Corps and Navy recruiting efforts and to say a big thank you to all of the members of the surrounding
communities who support the men and women who serve this nation that are stationed aboard the Air Station and in the Tri-Command
area. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit http://www.beaufortairshow.com/
“An American Salute to the Troops,”
12 May, 830, at Woodruff Theatre, Ft. Stewart. The USO Variety free show, in celebration of Spouse
Appreciation Week, begins at 1830 and is open to Active Duty Soldiers, Family Members and Army
Civilians. Seating is limited. Featured entertainers are all veterans of the stage, from song and dance to acting.
Scheduled to appear at Fort Stewart are:
Ashley Davis is the reigning Miss Alabama 2010. After her year of service as Miss Alabama, she will
continue her education as a senior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham pursuing dual degrees in

3. Political Science and Public Relations. Ashley is a first generation college student and the daughter of retired military parents. She is
of Native American heritage and was born on an American military base in Germany. Beth Feller, who has numerous theatre, film,
and voice-over credits, and has starred in “I Do! I Do!- A Musical About Marriage.” She has entertained around the world with other
former Miss Alabamas in the “Bama Girls” USO shows. Jana McEachen, whose mezzo-soprano/belter voice is a crowd-pleaser and
always brings the audience to their feet. Her passion is for Performing Arts Education. Kristian Crowe, originally from Oxford, AL,
now lives in Atlanta. A graduate of Jacksonville State University, she grew up singing country and gospel music in churches and
festivals all over North Alabama. Mallory Hathcock's vocal talent was discovered at a very young age and from that developed a love
for writing as well. In 2009, she won first place in the Old Time Country and Bluegrass awards, which eventually led to the recording
of her first CD titled, “Country Sweetheart.”
Stephanie Shelton, a vocalist and performer from Tuscaloosa, AL., has numerous theatre and film roles to her credit. She has
performed for Mercedes Benz U.S. International, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and at the Talladega Super Speed-way for the
Talladega 500. For more info, call 767-6212.
Emerald Princess II Casino Trip
Register by 11 May for Leisure Travel’s trip aboard the four-deck Emerald Princess II Casino cruise ship.
The Princess sails out of Brunswick. The trip begins at 1630 on 14 May. The cost is $10 for active duty
Soldiers and $15 for all others. It includes a light meal and a return-to-port snack. For more information,
call 912-315-3674 at Hunter.
Petting Zoo
28 April from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at the New Gannam Community Center. Come out and join us for this fun, Family favorite event.
All animals are small enough for the kids to hold! Some past examples are bunnies, lizards, guinea pigs, turtles, snakes, baby mice,
baby chicks, etc… For more information, please email Amber at ahumphries@bbcgrp.com
Cooking to Winn!
29 April from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Balfour Beatty Community Management Office. It is an amazingly delicious, healthy, FREE
meal your whole family will enjoy. RSVP is required; please send an e-mail to ahumphries@bbcgrp.com if you would like to
participate.
Fashion with a purpose
29 April 1800- 2000 at Woodruff Theatre, Ft. Stewart. Models with a message, Speakers from local agencies, poetry reading,
dance performances, skits and more. Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I. A.M. Strong (Intervene, act, motivate against Sexual
Assault. For more information, please contact ACS at 767-5058.
30th Annual SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival
30 April 11 am – 5 pm, Downtown Savannah. The Savannah College of Art and Design's annual
Sidewalk Arts Festival draws thousands of visitors each year to view temporary chalk masterpieces created
on the sidewalks of historic Forsyth Park, Savannah, Ga. Participants represent SCAD's many areas of study;
different artistic styles are inspired by different cultures, interests and disciplines. The event features a
chalk art com-petition, children's drawing areas for young artists, food, drinks and music. Admission is
free and open to the public. For more info visit
http://www.scad.edu/experience/events/sidewalkarts/
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Level II
3 – 5 May 9:00am – 3:00pm, at HAAF Chapel Annex Classroom, Bldg 129. AFTB Level II “Grow” courses provide personal
development and encourage emerging leadership from within the Army community, as well as learning to cope with challenging
situations, and much more. Please RSVP to Renee McClinton at (912) 315-6816.
HAAF Mother’s Day Brunch.
8 May from 1030 to 1330 at the Hunter Club. Menu includes famous breakfast items, Omelet station, Salad Bar, Carving Station,
Chicken Piccatta, Peach glazed Pork Loin, Spring Rice Blend, Candied Carrots, Broccoli Provencale,
Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Dessert Station, Chocolate Fountain, Mimosas and Flowers for all of the
mothers. Free for children 4 and under! For more information, please call 459-7923.
**Advanced Prices:
SGT & Above & Civilians: $12.95 – Adults; $6.45 – Children (Ages 5-10)
SPC & Below: $10.95 – Adults; $5.45 – Children (Ages 5-10)
**At the Door Prices:
SGT & Above & Civilians: $14.95 – Adults; $7.45 – Children (Ages 5-10)
SPC & Below: $12.95 – Adults; $6.45 – Children (Ages 5-10)

4. Sunday, 8 May 2011
Special Mothers Day Program and Pancake Breakfast following the 9:00AM Protestant Worship Service at Hunter AAF Post Chapel.
Hunter Spouses Club May Hat Luncheon
10 May 11 am – 1 pm at the Richmond Hill City Center. Please pick out your favorite hat and come and join us for our last
luncheon of 2010-2011! At this very special luncheon, we will be announcing the winners of our Scholarship and Welfare Grants and
welcoming the Board of Directors for 2011-2012. Cost is $15/person. Please rsvp by 5 May by emailing kimmylynn@gmail.com or
call (912) 401-5550.
Job Fair
11 May 10:00am – 2:00pm, at the Hunter Club. An event to provide Family Members, transitioning Soldiers, Retirees, and
Veterans career opportunities and direct contact with employers. ID/CAC Card holder’s only event. There will be 40+ businesses
participating (Albany Police Department, AutoZone, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, Walmart, Customs & Boarder Patrol, Dollar
Deneral, Manpower, GA Department of Corrections, GA Public Safety Department, Home Depot Distribution Center, Lowes just to
name a few). For more information, please contact ACS at 315-6816 or visit www.erp1stop.com.
Immigration Fair
12 May- 1-4 pm; 13 May- 9 -4 pm, in Bldg 709, Ft. Stewart. Fort Stewart Legal Assistance Office is hosting an Immigration Fair
with the American Immigration Lawyers Association of Atlanta. These are immigration specialists who will assist Soldiers and
Family Members with immigration questions, give legal advice, and if necessary provide free legal representation. Services can range
from filling out forms and answering simple questions to complex naturalization and immigration status topics. This event is only
open to active duty status Soldiers and their dependants. Appointments can be made in advance by coming to the Fort Stewart Legal
Assistance Office in Bldg 709 or Soldiers and Family Members are free to walk-in on the day of the event.
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Level III
17 - 19 May from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the HAAF Chapel Annex Classroom, Bldg 129. Level III “Lead” provides training to
enhance the professional growth and leadership-development opportunities for Family Members, especially those who might assume
advisory and mentoring roles within the unit and community. Topics include communication skills for leaders, leadership styles,
building cohesive teams, managing group conflict, delegation for leaders, and FRG leadership. Please RSVP to Renee McClinton at
(912) 315-6816.
Soles 4 Souls One Walk
On May 14, people are rallying across the country to walk or run for children in need around the world. You can walk on your own,
with a team or start your own team for the OneWalk mission. 100% net revenue from the registration fee is dedicated to helping
deliver shoes to one of the 300 million children and untold adults around the world without shoes. Every dollar
raised provides one pair of shoes. How does it work? Well, OneWalk is your walk: you decided where; you decide how long.
Invited friends and start a team, get co-workers together or just hit the road by yourself. It doesn’t matter. It’s all
for the shoes anyways! How to get started: Individuals can register by visiting
www.soles4souls.org/get_involved/onewalk.html. Decide where and how long you want to walk for. Let us know
you are on board by visiting our Facebook tab and write on our wall. You’ll receive a registration package with a
custom t-shirt and other gift in the mail, three weeks prior to the walk day. Individual registration is $25. Teams
can register by visiting the same website and following the link for Teams. Set up a fundraising page in your team
name and encourage friends, family, and co-workers to register on your team page. A minimum donation of $25
will be required by each of your team members to be registered. As a Team Leader, you will receive a custom t-shirt and all
registrants will receive a standard t-shirt. All registrants will receive a complete registration package.
SABAN MILITARY WIFE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED:
Operation Homefront is awarding 22 scholarships totaling up to $237,500. They are offered to wives of uniformed service members to
attend various vocational training programs in the medical field. The awards will be based on the applicant's response to the essay
question and her commitment to volunteerism. Applications will be accepted starting March 1. Applications must be postmarked no
later than May 1. Detailed information on eligibility and application requirements can be found at
www.operationhomefront.net/highlights.aspx?id=9431 .