WEBVTT 00:10.440 --> 00:11.730 - Rock of the Marne. 00:11.730 --> 00:13.120 I'm Major General Tony Aguto, 00:13.120 --> 00:14.580 Commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, 00:14.580 --> 00:17.040 the Mighty Marne Division, Fort Stewart, 00:17.040 --> 00:18.643 and the Hunter Army Airfield. 00:19.770 --> 00:21.250 Hey, I want to take a moment to tell you about 00:21.250 --> 00:22.900 the historic Marne Division. 00:22.900 --> 00:24.870 During World War I, the division engaged 00:24.870 --> 00:26.710 in decisive action with German forces 00:26.710 --> 00:29.110 as they attempted to cross the Marne River. 00:29.110 --> 00:30.340 It was during this battle 00:30.340 --> 00:32.357 that the 3rd Infantry Division earned the title, 00:32.357 --> 00:33.960 "Rock of the Marne." 00:33.960 --> 00:35.540 There are many things that make Fort Stewart 00:35.540 --> 00:36.840 and this division great. 00:36.840 --> 00:40.266 But, the strength of our division is our dogface soldiers 00:40.266 --> 00:41.933 and, our families. 00:43.270 --> 00:45.680 - I am Command Sergeant Major Michael Coffey. 00:45.680 --> 00:48.350 The Command Sergeant Major of the 3rd Infantry Division. 00:48.350 --> 00:49.810 The 3rd Infantry Division's mission 00:49.810 --> 00:51.680 is like no other in the Army. 00:51.680 --> 00:54.730 We are the armored fist of the 18th Airborne Corps 00:54.730 --> 00:56.540 and the only armored division east of 00:56.540 --> 00:58.460 the Mississippi River. 00:58.460 --> 01:00.450 Our units routinely conduct training at 01:00.450 --> 01:02.340 the Joint Readiness Training Center 01:02.340 --> 01:04.230 and at the National Training Center. 01:04.230 --> 01:05.650 The 3rd Infantry Division 01:05.650 --> 01:09.210 also conducts emergency deployment readiness exercises 01:09.210 --> 01:11.070 and hurricane response. 01:11.070 --> 01:14.670 We are trained, ready, and postured to deploy 01:14.670 --> 01:18.556 and answer our nation's call at a moment's notice. 01:18.556 --> 01:20.380 - As the Army places increased emphasis 01:20.380 --> 01:22.607 and prioritization on modernizing, 01:22.607 --> 01:24.260 3rd Infantry Division will be 01:24.260 --> 01:27.290 the first completely modernized division in the Army. 01:27.290 --> 01:28.810 We began this process in earnest, 01:28.810 --> 01:30.250 with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 01:30.250 --> 01:32.850 fielding the new joint light tactical vehicle. 01:32.850 --> 01:34.597 And, upgraded Abrams, tanks, 01:34.597 --> 01:37.460 Bradleys, and Apaches to follow. 01:37.460 --> 01:39.670 - The Army can send you to some amazing places 01:39.670 --> 01:42.690 but, there are few better than the Coastal Georgia Region. 01:42.690 --> 01:44.570 Fort Steward and Hunter Army Airfield 01:44.570 --> 01:46.710 are located near world-class beaches. 01:46.710 --> 01:49.710 Tybee Island, Hilton Head, Jekyll Island, 01:49.710 --> 01:51.340 and Saint Simons Island. 01:51.340 --> 01:54.050 All are less than 90 minute drive from Fort Stewart 01:54.050 --> 01:55.650 and, are even closer from Savannah 01:55.650 --> 01:57.900 and our off-post communities. 01:57.900 --> 02:00.200 Our frequented tourist destinations include; 02:00.200 --> 02:03.180 Charleston, many Florida beaches, Atlanta, 02:03.180 --> 02:05.910 and the world famous Orlando attractions are less 02:05.910 --> 02:07.490 than a five hour drive. 02:07.490 --> 02:10.180 The beautiful and historic city of Savannah, Georgia 02:10.180 --> 02:13.040 combines the Coastal Georgia feeling with a vibrant 02:13.040 --> 02:15.900 and exciting atmosphere that never leaves one 02:15.900 --> 02:17.960 with a shortage of things to do. 02:17.960 --> 02:20.440 For the medical care of our soldiers and families, 02:20.440 --> 02:21.830 our on-post hospital, 02:21.830 --> 02:24.310 which has a level four trauma designation, 02:24.310 --> 02:27.330 provides a wide-range of services with excellent access 02:27.330 --> 02:29.843 to care right here in our own backyard. 02:30.680 --> 02:32.546 For those who choose to live off-post, 02:32.546 --> 02:35.560 in Richmond Hill there is a Richmond Hill Medical Home 02:35.560 --> 02:38.410 that provides primary care managers and a pharmacy 02:38.410 --> 02:41.060 for our families that live in Richmond Hill. 02:41.060 --> 02:42.930 Those stationed at Hunter Army Airfield, 02:42.930 --> 02:45.210 have appointments and medical care at Hunter, 02:45.210 --> 02:47.620 while dependents are seen off-post. 02:47.620 --> 02:50.060 Emergency medical care at Hunter is provided by 02:50.060 --> 02:53.403 the nearby Savannah's Memorial University Hospital. 02:54.860 --> 02:56.900 Our gyms on Fort Stewart are world-class 02:56.900 --> 02:59.454 and have cutting-edge functional fitness equipment 02:59.454 --> 03:03.903 with one recently being opened up for 24 hour access. 03:06.230 --> 03:08.570 Fort Stewart is a sportsman's paradise. 03:08.570 --> 03:11.560 With 285 thousand acres of habitat 03:11.560 --> 03:15.810 that allows hunting for deer, turkey, dove, quail, 03:15.810 --> 03:17.780 squirrel, and feral hogs. 03:17.780 --> 03:20.240 For anglers, there are 20 managed fishing ponds, 03:20.240 --> 03:21.880 totalling 400 acres, 03:21.880 --> 03:25.420 and over 260 miles of streams and rivers. 03:25.420 --> 03:27.710 Last, I want to talk to you about our on-post 03:27.710 --> 03:29.400 and local community. 03:29.400 --> 03:33.830 In 2019, for a record seventh time since 2004, 03:33.830 --> 03:36.660 Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield was awarded 03:36.660 --> 03:39.440 the Gold Army Community of Excellence Award. 03:39.440 --> 03:40.980 This has never been achieved before 03:40.980 --> 03:43.540 and, it's a reflection of our Garrison Command Team, 03:43.540 --> 03:45.680 our dedicated professional civilians, 03:45.680 --> 03:48.053 our resources, and our facilities. 03:49.460 --> 03:51.530 - I'm a Fort Stewart School Liaison Officer. 03:51.530 --> 03:54.010 Fort Steward on-post schools are DOD run, 03:54.010 --> 03:55.453 like many on-post schools. 03:55.453 --> 03:57.470 There are three elementary schools on Fort Stewart 03:57.470 --> 03:59.800 that cover pre-K through sixth grade. 03:59.800 --> 04:00.990 Middle and high school students 04:00.990 --> 04:02.380 attend Liberty County Schools 04:02.380 --> 04:04.730 which are located right outside the main gate. 04:04.730 --> 04:07.410 At Hunter Army Airfield, there's Pulaski Elementary School, 04:07.410 --> 04:09.800 which is also pre-K through fifth grade. 04:09.800 --> 04:12.480 It is physically located on Hunter Army Airfield, 04:12.480 --> 04:13.430 but, it includes students 04:13.430 --> 04:15.890 from surrounding Savannah-Chatham County. 04:15.890 --> 04:17.830 We also have four child development centers 04:17.830 --> 04:20.570 to support our families on-post at Fort Stewart, 04:20.570 --> 04:22.520 and one on Hunter Army Airfield. 04:22.520 --> 04:24.593 - I'm the Chief of DPW Housing. 04:25.720 --> 04:29.020 Our housing partner, Balfour Beatty Community, 04:29.020 --> 04:31.940 has Field Grade Officer housing on Fort Stewart 04:31.940 --> 04:33.600 and, Hunter Army Airfield, 04:33.600 --> 04:36.470 that include modern three and four bedroom homes 04:36.470 --> 04:38.250 with two and a half bathrooms, 04:38.250 --> 04:40.260 and two car garages. 04:40.260 --> 04:42.770 The housing areas are located within walking distance 04:42.770 --> 04:46.050 to Diamond Elementary School on Fort Stewart 04:46.050 --> 04:49.725 and, Pulaski Elementary School on Hunter Army Airfield. 04:49.725 --> 04:52.580 Again, welcome, and we are looking forward 04:52.580 --> 04:54.230 to assisting you and your family 04:54.230 --> 04:55.913 with any of your housing needs. 04:57.500 --> 05:00.270 - For those of you who choose to live off-post, 05:00.270 --> 05:03.250 housing in Liberty, Long, and Bryan counties 05:03.250 --> 05:05.673 are all within 30 minutes from the main gate. 05:06.670 --> 05:10.415 Liberty County is located outside of the Fort Stewart gates. 05:10.415 --> 05:13.393 And, Long County is located south of Hinesville. 05:14.230 --> 05:18.230 Choose to live in Richmond Hill, located in Bryan County, 05:18.230 --> 05:21.243 it's between Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. 05:22.120 --> 05:25.810 Bryan, Liberty, and Long counties have elementary, 05:25.810 --> 05:28.140 middle, and high schools. 05:28.140 --> 05:31.280 In Bryan County, new construction is underway 05:31.280 --> 05:35.350 for a new high school and a new elementary school. 05:35.350 --> 05:38.550 For those of you who have preschool age children, 05:38.550 --> 05:40.020 there are several daycare 05:40.020 --> 05:43.920 and preschool facilities located in the communities. 05:43.920 --> 05:45.592 For information about Fort Stewart 05:45.592 --> 05:47.990 and Hunter Army Airfield, 05:47.990 --> 05:51.420 you can download the Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield app 05:52.340 --> 05:55.970 or go to fortstewart.army.mil. 05:55.970 --> 05:59.500 For information on the schools in the surrounding area, 05:59.500 --> 06:01.503 go to greatschools.org. 06:02.590 --> 06:04.140 - Hey, Marne six again. 06:04.140 --> 06:06.540 The community that surrounds Fort Stewart 06:06.540 --> 06:09.720 and Hunter Army Airfield is one of the most supportive, 06:09.720 --> 06:12.390 helpful, and welcoming communities that I've seen 06:12.390 --> 06:14.590 in over 30 years of service. 06:14.590 --> 06:17.150 Every day, I am amazed by how much 06:17.150 --> 06:19.940 our local community supports 3rd Infantry Divisions, 06:19.940 --> 06:22.760 our soldiers, and our families. 06:22.760 --> 06:26.046 The Marne Division, Fort Stewart, and Hunter Army Airfield 06:26.046 --> 06:28.090 has a great mission, 06:28.090 --> 06:31.750 location, and has phenomenal community support. 06:31.750 --> 06:34.170 We are dogface soldiers. 06:34.170 --> 06:35.210 Rock of the Marne. 06:35.210 --> 06:36.133 Army strong.