A guide to
Chatham, Liberty, & Bryan Counties, GA
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CHATHAM, LIBERTY, & BRYAN SCHOOLS Bartow Elementary School 1804 Stratford St Savannah, GA 31415 Phone: (912) 395-5300
Bradwell Institute High School 100 Pafford St Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 876-6121
Bryan County Elementary School 104 Ash Branch Rd Pembroke, GA 31321 Phone: (912) 626-5033
Beach High School 3001 Hopkins St Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 395-5330
Brittin Elementary School 2772 Hero Rd Bldg 7392 Fort Stewart, GA 31315 Phone: (912) 368-3324
Bryan County High School 1234 Camellia Dr Pembroke, GA 31321 Phone: (912) 626-5060
Bloomingdale Elementary School 101 East Main St Bloomingdale, GA 31302 Phone: (912) 395-3680
Button Gwinnett Elementary School 635 Taylor Rd Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 876-0146
Bryan County Middle School 600 Payne Dr Pembroke, GA 31321 Phone: (912) 626-5050
Butler Elementary School 1909 Cynthia St Savannah, GA 31415 Phone: (912) 395-2525
Diamond Elementary School 516 Davis Ave Bldg 5602 Fort Stewart, GA 31315 Phone: (912) 876-6094
Bryan Prek (Pembroke) 66 South Industrial Blvd Pembroke, GA 31321 Phone: (612) 626-5000
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter 301 Burkhalter Rd Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 238-1973
Frank Long Elementary School 920 Long Frasier Dr Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912)368-3595
Lanier Primary School 6024 US Hwy 280 East Pembroke, GA 31321 Phone: (912) 626-5020
Coastal GA Comprehensive 2001 Cynthia St Savannah, GA 31415 Phone: (912) 201-5440
Joseph Martin Elementary School 1000 Joseph Martin Rd Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 368-3114
Coastal Middle School 4595 US Hwy 80 East Savannah, GA 31410 Phone: (912) 395-3950
Lewis Frasier Middle School 910 Long Frasier Dr Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 877-5367
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INFO, HISTORY, & DEMOGRAPHICS
CHATHAM INFO & HISTORY
Chatham County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia, and is located on the state’s Atlantic coast. The county seat and largest city is Savannah. One of the original counties of Georgia, Chatham County was created February 5, 1777, and is named after William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2015 population estimate for Chatham County was 286,956 residents, making Chatham the most populous Georgia county outside the Atlanta metropolitan area. In the official 2010 census, the population of Chatham County was 265,128. Chatham is the core county of the Savannah metropolitan area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 632 square miles (1,640 km2), of which 426 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 206 square miles (530 km2) (32.6%) is water. Chatham County is the northernmost of Georgia’s coastal counties on the Atlantic Ocean. It is bounded on the northeast by the Savannah River, and in the southwest bounded by the Ogeechee River. The bulk of Chatham County, an area with a northern border in a line from Bloomingdale to Tybee Island, is located in the Ogeechee Coastal sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin. The portion of the county north of that line is located in the Lower Savannah River sub-basin of the Savannah River basin, while the very southern fringes of the Chatham County are located in the Lower Ogeechee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin.
CHATHAM DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 265,128 people, 103,038 households, and 64,613 families residing in the county. The population density was 621.7 inhabitants per square mile (240.0/km2). There were 119,323 housing units at an average density of 279.8 per square mile (108.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 52.8% white, 40.1% black or African American, 2.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 9.8% were Irish, 8.7% were
English, 7.9% were German, and 4.6% were American. Of the 103,038 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.3% were non-families, and 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 34.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $44,928 and the median income for a family was $54,933. Males had a median income of $42,239 versus $31,778 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,397. About 11.6% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.
LIBERTY INFO & HISTORY
Liberty County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,453. The county seat is Hinesville. Liberty County is part of the Hinesville, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Savannah-Hinesville-Statesboro, Georgia Combined Statistical Area. Liberty county was established in 1777. It is named for the popular American ideal of liberty. Sunbury was first designated the county seat in 1784. In 1797, the seat was transferred to Riceboro and in 1837 it was transferred again to Hinesville. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 603 square miles (1,560 km2), of which 490 square miles (1,300 km2) is land and 113 square miles (290 km2) (18.7%) is water. The eastern and southern portion of Liberty County is located in the Ogeechee Coastal sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin. The northern and western portion of the county is located in the Canoochee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin.
LIBERTY DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 63,453 people, 22,155 households, and 16,566 families residing in the county. The population density was 129.5 inhabitants per square mile (50.0/km2). There were 26,731 housing units at an average density of 54.6 per square mile (21.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 47.1% white, 42.2% black or African American, 2.0% Asian, 0.6% Pacific islander, 0.6% American Indian, 2.9% from other races,
and 4.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 9.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 8.8% were German, 6.9% were Irish, and 6.0% were American. Of the 22,155 households, 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.2% were non-families, and 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.18. The median age was 27.9 years.The median income for a household in the county was $42,674 and the median income for a family was $46,818. Males had a median income of $35,881 versus $31,159 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,662. About 15.0% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.
BRYAN INFO & HISTORY
Bryan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 30,233. The county seat is Pembroke. Bryan County is part of the Savannah, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bryan County is separated into two parts (North Bryan and South Bryan) due to the location of Fort Stewart in the middle of the county. Bryan County is unique in that it is totally divided by the military installation at Ft. Stewart. Pembroke is in more rural north Bryan, while Richmond Hill in south Bryan county is a suburb of Savannah. To travel between the two on public roads, it is necessary to leave the county. The Bryan County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bryan County was created on December 19, 1793, named after Jonathan Bryan (1708–1788), an American Revolutionary War partisan. South Bryan County is home to the earthen Civil War installation Fort McAllister (now Fort McAllister Historic Park) which Gen. William Sherman captured on his March to the Sea. The first county seat was in Hardwick. In 1797, the Georgia General Assembly moved the county seat to Cross Roads near modern Richmond Hil. On November 18, 1814, the county seat was moved to Mansford on the Canoochee River. In 1860, the seat was known as Eden. By the 1880s the county seat was known as Bryan. By 1895 it was in Clyde, which may have been the same lo-
cation formerly known as Eden and Mansford. Clyde served as the seat to 1935; in 1937 Pembroke took on that role. The only remaining sign of Clyde is a cemetery on the Fort Stewart military reservation.
BRYAN DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 30,233 people, 10,738 households, and 8,462 families residing in the county. The population density was 69.3 inhabitants per square mile (26.8/km2). There were 11,842 housing units at an average density of 27.2 per square mile (10.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 80.2% white, 14.2% black or African American, 1.6% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.1% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 17.1% were German, 13.9% were Irish, 10.6% were English, and 7.9% were American. Of the 10,738 households, 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 21.2% were non-families, and 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.17. The median age was 35.7 years. The median income for a household in the county was $63,244 and the median income for a family was $72,118. Males had a median income of $54,707 versus $32,245 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,365. About 8.8% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.
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LOCAL HEALTHCARE
C H AT H A M • L I B E R T Y • B R YA N Chandler Hospital 5353 Reynolds Street Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 819-6000
Urgent Care 9 Mill Creek Cir Pooler, GA 31322 Phone: (912) 748-9992
Titus Family Chiro. & Sports Therapy 7373 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Bldg 6 Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: (912) 355-3170
Memorial University Medical Center 4700 Water Ave Savannah, GA 31404 Phone: (912) 350-8000
St. Joseph’s / Candler Med. Group 5733 Ogeechee Rd Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 232-4249
Complete Chiropractic Center 1101 E 51st St Savannah, GA 31404 Phone: (912) 662-6970
Liberty Regional Medical Center 462 Elma G Miles Pkwy Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 369-9400
St. Joseph’s Hospital 11705 Mercy Boulevard Savannah, GA 31419 Phone: (912) 819-4100
Marsh View Senior Living 7410 Skidaway Rd Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: (912) 354-6185
Savannah Health & Rehabilitation Ctr 815 East 63rd Street Savannah, GA 31419 Phone: (912) 352-8615
Winn Army Community Hospital 1061 Harmon Ave Fort Stewart, GA 31314 Phone: (912) 435-6633
Howard Family Dental 1962 US-17 Richmond Hill, GA 31324 Phone: (912) 756-3000
Savannah Specialty Care Center 11800 Abercom Street Savannah, GA 31419 Phone: (912) 925-4402
Georgia Eye Institute 4720 Waters Ave Savannah, GA 31404 Phone: (912) 354-4800
Morrison Dental Associates 6602 Abercom ST Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 662-0010
Tuttle Army Health Clinic 1061 Harmon Ave Fort Stewart, GA 31314 Phone: (800) 652-9221
Low Country Eye Care 127 E General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 877-2422
Habersham Dental Center 2515 Habersham St Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: (912) 234-2206
ERTY, & BRYAN CO B I L , M UNT A H T IES A H C
GA
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Sea Dog Charters Stop Wishin’... Let’s Go Fishin’ with Sea Dog Charters! Offering day trips and fishing charters for up to 5 people, Departing from Ft. McAllister Marina. We offer the best charter fishing trips in Southeast Georgia! Book online now to book your 4, 6, or 8-hour tour aboard the “Teacher’s Pet.” Sit back, relax and let Captain James and his crew take care of your fishing needs! Fishing Packages include pole, bait, license, fillet of catch and cold water. We usually travel 7-22 miles out in the ocean. Sea Dog Charters 3203 Ft. McAllister Rd Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 610-2710
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Ghost City Tours On our Savannah Ghost Tours, you’ll walk through some of the most beautifully creepy locations you can imagine. We’ll visit haunted and historic homes, hidden cemeteries and many of Savannah’s secret, haunted locations. You’ll feel the rush of adrenaline as you explore some of the most haunted places in America. Ghost City Tours is Savannah’s most popular tour company when people want to learn more about the ghosts and hauntings that occur in Savannah. We offer all ages ghost tours as well as adults only ghost tours. All of the tours of Savannah’s ghosts and haunted locations have been carefully researched to ensure that you’ll get the facts. You won’t hear made up stories about zombies eating babies in a graveyard while taking one of our ghost walks. Ghost City Tours Savannah , GA 31401 Phone: (888) 859-5375 For more information visit www.ghosttoursinsavannah.com
Pin Point Heritage Museum Pin Point Heritage Museum, located in the old A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory, is your chance to experience the Gullah/Geechee culture first hand. For nearly 100 years, the community of Pin Point was quietly isolated on the banks of the Moon River just south of Savannah. Now, you can explore the refurbished museum complex and experience multimedia presentations, exciting exhibits and unparalleled views of the marsh! Pin Point Heritage Museum 9924 Pin Point Ave Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: (912) 355-0064
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2017
STAYING
SAFE in
Always Lock Your Doors
One of the easiest everyday safety precautions to take is locking your doors. Even if you live in a safe neighborhood and you trust your neighbors, criminals could still target your home. Lock your doors when you are home, as well as when you leave the house. And get in the habit of locking your car doors as well! When I am driving alone, I lock my doors, especially in bigger cities.
Use Your Peephole
When someone knocks on your door, before you answer you should take a look through the peephole. If you don’t recognize the person, and it’s not someone like the mailman or a maintenance man, then it might not be a good idea to open your door. Lots of robberies these days happen by homeowners simply opening their door, only to be forced inside and taken advantage of.
Don’t Pick up Hitchhikers
This goes without saying, but women driving alone are bright red targets for hitchhikers. There’s always the chance that it’s just a misfortunate soul who needs a ride, but why risk it? There will be others who come along, and you need to keep your safety in mind. When you are alone in a car with a stranger, you won’t have anywhere to go or any way to get help should the situation go wrong.
Never Stop to “Help” Children
I know, this tip sounds cruel. But recently, criminals have been employing a new and dirty trick. In secluded areas of the highway or back country roads, they are leaving covered car seats alongside the road. When someone, usually a woman, stops to help the baby, the woman is either abducted or her car stolen. If you notice a small child or a car seat along the roadside, call 911 and do not stop!
Wear Your Seat Belt
You would be surprised at how many lives this simple mechanism in a car could save, yet how many people refuse to wear theirs. Start forming the habit of buckling up no matter how short of a drive you may have. If nothing else, wearing your seat belt will prevent you from getting a ticket in most states!
Have Emergency Supplies on Hand
It’s always a good idea to have an emergency kit on hand. Leave one in your car and one in your house. Ideally, these kits should contain items suited to personal needs and local weather tendencies. A few good basics are water, non-perishable food items, a first aid kit, cell phone charger, a blanket, an extra jacket and pair of shoes, candles, matches, flashlight and batteries, money, and copies of documents you might need in the event that your personal belongings were all lost. Consider diapers and formula if you have a baby, and personal hygiene products as well.
Avoid Dark Parking Lots
This might be hard tip to avoid, depending on where you live or work, but lots of women are attacked or abducted from dark parking lots. If you can’t get around walking through a dark parking lot, carry your car keys in your hand. In the event of an emergency, you can press the panic button on your car remote. This is usually enough to scare a potential attacker away!
Chatham County Police Department 295 Police Memorial Dr, Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 652-6500 Liberty County Sheriff’s Office 100 N Main St, Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 876-2131 Bryan County Sheriff’s Office 1955 Sgt. Michael W. Larson Dr, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 Phone: (912) 653-3800 Savannah Police Department 54 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Savannah, GA 31410 Phone: (912) 303-1835 Hinesville Police Department 123 E M L King Jr Dr, Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 368-8211
Take a Self Defense Course
Learning a few basic moves in self-defense could possibly save your life! Most cities should have a place or two that offer self-defense classes, and they shouldn’t be too costly. In the event you should need to use what you learned, the class will have paid for itself!
Learn How to Handle Natural Disasters
Try to gather basic information on what to do when presented with natural disasters, a medical crisis, or even bomb threats. If nothing else, at least learn which natural disasters are likely to occur in your area, and what you should do in the event of one happening. Find out where to go, whom to contact, which items to grab, and how to stay safe until help arrives.
Don’t Panic
Whatever you do, when faced with any kind of danger, emergency, or scary situation, don’t panic. Stay calm and try to use common sense. The situation will more than likely get worse if you freak out. If you must freak out, freak out on the inside, but remain calm on the outside and do what needs to be done.
Savannah Fire SSC 6 W Henry St, Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: (912) 651-6757 Eastern District Fire & Rescue 2630 Galley Ln, Midway, GA 31320 Phone: (912) 884-3950 Southside Fire Department 2225 Norwood Ave, Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: (912) 354-1011 Hinesville Fire Department 103 Liberty Street, Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 876-4143 Richmond Hill Fire Department 722 Timber Trail, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 Phone: (912) 756-3474
RECYCLING MATTERS
RECYCLING NEAR YOU Southern Metal Recycling 2820 Tremont Rd, Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 232-4363
FACTS ABOUT RECYCLING •
Currently less than 35% of households and less than 10% of businesses in the U.S. recycle. (EPA 2011)
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Those levels have barely improved in 15 years despite billions of dollars spent on competitions, symposiums, awareness campaigns and sorting technologies.
Fortune Recycling 102 N Gamble Rd, Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 236-8514
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The experience at the bin needs to be improved for the general public, which is why we have introduced society-wide standardized labels.
Green Acres Recycling 1901 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA 314115 Phone: (912) 349-6851
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If the US recycling levels can reach 75% it will be the environmental benefit of removing 50 million cars from the road each year and it will generate 1.5 million new jobs. Improving and increasing recycling is one of the greatest opportunities for our environment, our natural resources, and our economy!
Baggett Recycling Inc 1111 Mente Dr, Savannah, GA 31415 Phone: (912) 2323-7787
Sonoco Recycling 1926 W Gwinnett St, Savannah, GA 31415 Phone: (912) 232-4413
Welcome to Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield! Welcome to Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield and coastal Georgia, home of “Georgia’s Division,” the 3rd Infantry Division. The “Rock of the Marne” and tenant units are some of the most deployed units in the United States Army, which has a global mission during this era of persistent conflict.
and answer the nation’s call; ensuring the installation is able to provide an efficient deployment and training platform for Soldiers and equipment; ensuring leadership and workforce development; and providing for the well-being of our community members — all in a safe and secure environment.
You are a valued member of an outpost of pride, readiness and military tradition.
Our installation discovered long ago that success comes from a total effort to take care of our service members, civilians and their families. To this end, we work hard to provide exceptional services to the 26,000 military members, 36,000 dependents and 5,000 civilians who work and live at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. We are committed to provide them the best medical services, housing, child care, recreation and fitness activities, and family support services available in the military.
The heroic exploits of the 3rd Infantry Division will be recounted throughout history, from the banks of the Marne River in France, where the 3rd held its ground, turning back the last major German offensive of World War I; to the European battlefields of World War II, where 35 members of the 3rd received Medals of Honor, including Audie Murphy, the most decorated Soldier of the war; to Iraq and Afghanistan, where nearly every member of our division has served his country in recent years. The philosophy at Stewart-Hunter is readiness — ensuring our Soldiers are prepared to deploy
As a result, we have found this to be a place of good neighbors — so, if home is where the heart is, welcome home. Rock of the Marne!
DIRECTORY FORT STEWART Quick Reference
Emergency___________________________________ 911 Barracks____________________________ (912) 767-0111 Chaplain____________________________ (912) 767-8666 Hospital Main________________________ (912) 435-6965 ID Cards____________________________ (912) 767-4909 Information and Referral Services________ (912) 767-5058 Legal Services and JAG________________ (912) 767-8809 VA Facilities_________________________ (912) 368-6950 Welcome/Visitors Center_______________ (912) 767-8673 Temporary Lodging____________________ (912) 368-4184 Single Solider Housing_________________ (912) 767-6954 Family Housing Office__________________ (912) 408-2460 Medical Clinic________________________ (912) 435-5364 Post Staff Duty________________________ (912) 767-8666 Deployment and Mobilization____________ (912) 767-1257 Base Operator________________________ (912) 767-1411 Suicide Prevention Hotline______________1 (800) 273-8255
Major Units
1-3 Brigade Troops Battalion____________ (912) 767-3738 135th Quartermaster Company__________ (912) 767-2167 15TH ASOS_________________________ (912) 767-5085 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry______________ (912) 767-7720 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery__________ (912) 767-1369 1st Battalion, 64th Armor________________ (912) 767-7728 1st Battalion, 76 Field Artillery___________ (912) 435-2027 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery___________ (912) 767-7235 2 nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment______ (912) 767-7816 2-3 Brigade Troops Battalion____________ (912) 767-5590 226th Quatermaster Company___________ (912) 767-7036 24th Ordinance_______________________ (912) 767-5949 26th Brigade Support Battalion___________ (912) 767-7414 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment_______ (912) 767-4595 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry_______________ (912) 767-7777 3rd Brigade Support Battalion____________ (912) 767-7448 3rd Finance Company_________________ (912) 767-7337 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry__________ (912) 767-7420 4-3 Brigade Troops Battalion____________ (912) 767-3460 5th Squadron, 7th US Cavalry___________ (912) 767-3395 632nd Maintenance Company___________ (912) 767-3865 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry______________ (912) 435-2122 703rd Brigade Support Battalion__________ (912) 767-0270
87th Corps Support Battalion____________ (912) 767-1502 92nd Chemical_______________________ (912) 767-1904 92nd Engineer Battalion_________________ (912) 767-3182 Special Troops Battalion________________ (912) 767-2908
Automotive Services
AAFES Car Care Center________________ (912) 876-5265
Beauty/Barber Shops
Barber/Beauty Shop___________________ (912) 876-2663
Commissary
Fort Stewart Commissary________________ (912) 767-2076
Emergency Relief Services
Army Emergency Relief (AER)____________ (912) 767-5058 Women, Infant & Children (WIC)__________ (912) 877-3330
Exchange
Main Post Exchange Mall_______________ (912) 767-8362
Family
Parent Central Services_________________ (912) 767-2312 School Liason Office___________________ (912) 767-6533 Winn Army Community Hospital (WACH) - EFMP Enrollment ___________________________________ (912) 435-6965 EFMP Family Support_________________ (912) 767-5058 Civilian Personnel Advisory Center_______ (912) 767-2283 Non-Appropriated Funds Human Resources_ (912) 767-5051 Army Community Service Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP)______________________ (912) 767-1257 Child Development - PRE-K_____________ (912) 767-8941 Child Development - Family Child Care____ (912) 767-2311 Deployment/Mobilization_______________ (912) 767-1257 Edu. Developmental Intervention Services__ (912) 435-6349 Army Community Service Family Advocacy_ (912) 767-5058
HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD Quick Reference
Emergency___________________________________ 911 Commissary_________________________ (912) 315-5007 Tuttle Army Health Clinic________________ (912) 315-6500 Army Community Service_______________ (912) 315-6816 CYSS Parent Central Services___________ (912) 315-5425 Hunter Child Development Center________ (912) 315-1067 Hunter Auto Skills Center________________ (912) 315-6244 ID Card Section______________________ (912) 315-5726 Barber/Beauty Shop___________________(912) 692-0101
NEWCOMER INFORMATION Preplanning is essential for newcomers moving to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, whether for a permanent change of station, a temporary duty assignment or a school tour. Two excellent sources of information for military moves are Military OneSource and the Fort Stewart website: www. stewart.army.mil. Military OneSource contains resources for everyone who is relocating from one duty station to another. The website includes a section on planning PCS moves and provides information about a wide range of subjects, including relocation, child care, personal finances and emotional support during deployments. Its website address is www. militaryonesource.com. There are a number of actions that you should take as soon as you receive permanent change of station (PCS) orders ‌ actions such as arranging movement of your household goods, requesting on-post family housing (if desired), arranging temporary quarters for when you house hunt, and enrolling your children in the on-post Child Development Center program (if appropriate). Newcomers are encouraged to contact their local personal property office as soon as possible after receiving orders to arrange shipment of household goods. Most of this process can now be accomplished online using the Defense Personal
Property System. You can now schedule delivery directly with your carrier. Single Soldiers in the rank of E-1 to E-5 must reside in single Soldier housing. Unaccompanied Soldiers in the rank of E-6 to O-3 are eligible to live in the exclusive Marne Point Community at Fort Stewart. Military families and single Soldiers E-6 and above can either apply to live in military family housing or reside in the local community. Persons planning to rent off post MUST report to Family Housing prior to entering into a lease agreement. Military families requiring on-post child care are encouraged to contact their Child Development Center to have their children’s records transferred to the main data center. Upon arriving at Fort Stewart or Hunter, they should contact the Central Registration Office to retrieve and update their children’s records. Before departing home, remember to leave a forwarding mail address with your post office and hand carry important paperwork such as military service records, PCS orders, passports, leave and earning statements, proof of car registration and insurance, marriage certificates, immunization records of children, household goods inventory lists and military ID cards. While traveling, be sure to document all travel expenses for reimbursement at Fort Stewart.
TEMPORARY LODGING Fort Stewart
Hunter Army Airfield
IHG Army Hotel is your home away from home. It is conveniently located one block from the commissary, main post exchange, Woodruff Movie Theater and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Soldiers and family members on official duty and temporary duty orders to and from the installation have priority.
IHG Army Hotel Hunter Army Airfield is your home away from home. It is located in the heart of the Coastal Empire, Savannah, Georgia. It is conveniently located one block from the commissary, main post exchange and a state-of-the-art fitness facility.
IHG Army Hotel Fort Stewart has 169 rooms and five DVQs located in seven different buildings. These rooms are diverse in design, ranging from standard rooms to cottages. Rooms are complete with queen-sized beds, microwaves, kitchenettes, refrigerators, cable TV, DVD players and free inroom wireless Internet access. A daily continental breakfast, coffee, in-house laundry and housekeeping service are provided at no charge.
IHG Army Hotel Hunter Army Airfield has 77 rooms located in three buildings. These rooms are diverse in design, ranging from single rooms, king suites and stand-alone homes. Rooms are complete with microwaves, refrigerators, cable TV, DVD players and free in-room wireless Internet access. A daily continental breakfast, coffee and housekeeping service are provided at no charge.
Roll-away beds and portable cribs are available to guests on a first-come, first-served basis. We also have rooms that are ADA-compliant. When making your reservation, please inform the reservationist of any special needs.
Roll-away beds and portable cribs are available to guests on a first-come, first-served basis. We also have rooms that are ADA-compliant. When making your reservation, please inform the reservationist of any special needs.
Reservations are recommended. For reservations, call commercial 912-368-4184, 912-408-8181 or 877-711-8326 or visit www.ihgarmyhotels.com. Reservations are accepted a year in advance for all travel, TDY, PCS and leisure. IHG Army Hotel Fort Stewart welcomes all guests, military, family members, retirees and civilians. Credit card guarantee is required for all reservations.
Reservations are recommended. For reservations, call commercial 912-355-1060 or 877-711-8326 or visit www.ihgarmyhotels.com. Reservations are accepted a year in advance for all travel, TDY, PCS and leisure. IHG Army Hotel Hunter Army Airfield welcomes all guests, military, family members, retirees and civilians. Credit card guarantee is required for all reservations.
Room rates are based on available facilities. IHG Army Hotel Fort Stewart is a pet-friendly hotel. Pets must have a health certificate to stay in any lodging facility. Additionally, there is a $7 daily pet fee and a nonrefundable $75 pet deposit. Pets cannot exceed 80 pounds.
Room rates are based on available facilities. IHG Army Hotel Hunter is a pet-friendly hotel. Pets must have a health certificate to stay in any lodging facility. Additionally, there is a $7 daily pet fee and a nonrefundable $75 pet deposit for the pet rooms. Pets cannot exceed 80 pounds.
Registration is conducted at the IHG Army Hotel main office, located at 304 Coe Ave., Building 4951.
Registration is conducted at IHG Army Hotel Hunter AAF’s main lodging office, located at 525 Leonard Neal St., Building 6010.
What is the Rock of the Marne? Visitors to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will hear the phrase “Rock of the Marne” repeated time and again by Soldiers. But what exactly is the Rock of the Marne?
As units on either side of the division were driven back, men of the 30th and 38th Regiments held their positions, defeating the Germans’ bid for victory.
It all began during World War I when the newlyformed 3rd Division (later re-designated as the 3rd Infantry Division) was in France as part of the American Expeditionary Force. The division’s 28,000 Soldiers arrived on Europe’s shores prepared to defeat the last wave of German offensives.
This feat of arms, in which they stood their ground like a rock at the Marne, was called by Gen. John “Blackjack” Pershing “...one of the most brilliant pages in the annals of military history” and earned the 3rd Infantry Division it’s nickname:
At Chateau-Thierry, along the Marne River, as French troops retreated from the German onslaught, men of the 7th Machine Gun Battalion of the 3rd Division were rushed to ChateauThierry and set up a defensive position along the Marne River. Maj. Gen. Joseph Dickman, the division commander, issued his famous order in French, “Nous resterons la” (“We’re staying there!”). The rest of the division moved into position along the Marne, and on July 15, took the brunt of what was to be the last German offensive of the war, the famous “Peace Storm.”
“The Marne Division”
HISTORY OF THE 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION World War I (1914-1918) The Third Division was born at Camp Green, North Carolina on November 21, 1917. The U.S. had been at war with Imperial Germany and allies since April 6, 1917. The 3rd Division was composed of the 4th, 7th, 30th, and 38th Infantry Regiments, the 10th, 18th, and 76th Field Artilleries, and the 6th Engineers, with a total of 28,000 men. The Division arrived in France in April 1918 at the beginning of the last series of German offensives designed to end the war. By May of 1918 the French had been pushed back to within 50 miles of Paris. The 7th Machine Gun Battalion of the 3rd Division rushed to Chateau-Thierry amid retreating French troops and held the Germans back at the Marne River. The rest of the division was absorbed by the French Command until brought back together under the Command of Gen. Joseph Dickman and by July 15, 1918 they took the brunt of what was to be the last German offensive of the war. As units on either side of the division were driven back, men of the 30th and 38th Infantry Regiments held their positions at the Marne River, defeating the German bid for Paris. For this the division earned the nickname, “Rock of the Marne.” World War II (1941-1945) The 3rd Division was redesignated the 3rd Infantry Division in 1941. It was the only division to fight Germany on all fronts in WWII. Their days in combat numbered 531. The division entered the war in Fedala, North Africa, just north of Casablanca, as part of the first American campaign against the Nazi threat in the Torch Invasion. They moved across Morocco to Tunisia and embarked for Sicily. The 3rd Infantry Division arrived in Italy on September 18, 1943, then detached for the amphibious operation designed to break the stalemate in the Italian campaign at Anzio. They landed at Anzio on January 22, 1944. Hitler wanted the Anzio beachhead eliminated. From January to May, the Germans launched attacks in an effort to drive the Allies from the beach. Just as they were at the Marne River in World War I, the 3rd Infantry Division proved to be an unmovable rock of resistance. By May the Allies broke the German hold and reached Rome by June 4, 1944. The division was called to another amphibious assault invading Southern France in August of 1944, then up the Rhone River to join other American units in northeastern France and into Germany capturing Hitler’s mountain retreat, Berchtesgaden. The division ended the war in Salzburg, Austria on May 6, 1945.
Korean War (1950-1953)
When North Korea invaded the border of South Korea in 1950, the 3rd Infantry Division was one of ten active divisions in the U.S. Army. Manpower shortages resulted in the 30th Infantry Regiment and the 41st Field Artillery loaned out to replace members of other units. The 3rd Infantry Division was brought up to strength with Republic of Korea replacements and the addition of the “Borinqueneers”, the 65th Infantry Regiment from Puerto Rico. The division arrived in Korea in September 1950 and joined in the operations in the Hamhung-Hungnam area. On November 23, 1950 China entered the war and the massive strength of the Chinese Army was felt all along the front. The Allies were forced to retreat. From November 30 to December 24, the 3rd Infantry conducted the most massive beachhead evacuation in American military history: 105,000 troops, 100,000 refugees, 17,500 vehicles, and 750,000 tons of cargo. By 1951, elements of the 3rd ID helped recapture Seoul, the Korean capital, and the Chinese were pushed back to the 38th Parallel. As the Chinese tried to recapture the capital, the brunt of the attack fell on the 3rd Infantry Division’s sector and the Marne division became the “Rock of Seoul.” Again the Chinese were driven back to the 38th Parallel and the 3rd Infantry Division settled into front-line duty, defending all attempts by the Chinese to seize strategic positions. The war ended in July 1953 and by October 1954 the division returned to Ft. Benning, Georgia.
Cold War (1947-1991)
From 1958 to 1996, the 3rd Infantry Division was stationed in Germany as part of the main defense protecting Western Europe from the threat of attack by Warsaw Pact Nations headed by the Soviet Union. The division remained on constant alert as the arms race continued.
Persian Gulf War (1991)
On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait and a request for help resulted in a large deployment of troops and equipment known as Desert Shield. A Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Platoon from the 3rd ID’s 92nd Chemical Co., units of the 3rd Brigade and supporting units were attached to the 1st Armored Division in Saudi Arabia. The 6th Battalion of the 41st Field Artillery Brigade joined the 210th Field Artillery, of the VII Corps when the 100hour storm through Iraq began on January 16, 1991. The war was over by February 28. The 3rd Brigade of the 3rd ID had destroyed 105 enemy tanks, 70 enemy armored personnel carriers, 92 enemy trucks, 4 enemy artillery pieces and captured 836 prisoners.
Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-Present)
On March 19, 2003, President Bush announced orders to begin the operation to free the Iraqi people from the tyrannical ruler, Saddam Hussein. The next day elements of the 3rd ID (Mechanized) moved to the Iraqi border. By April 3, the 3rd Infantry Division entered Saddam International Airport and by the next day it was renamed the Baghdad International Airport. On April 5, the 3rd ID stunned the world with television images of tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles storming the streets of Baghdad in a probing action known as the first of two “Thunder Runs.” The second Thunder Run moved the 2nd Brigade Combat Team into the government center of Baghdad. A decision to stay inside the city created a need for fuel and supplies. Division logistic personnel mounted an effort to resupply the 2nd BCT in the hostile streets of Baghdad as they held the foothold on the banks of the Tigris River, reminiscent of the Division’s historic stand at the Marne River during World War I. As the 3rd ID expanded and tightened control of Baghdad and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Unit choked off Iraqi resistance on the east side of the city, Iraqi resistance crumbled. The division returned to Ft. Stewart in August 2003 and by 2004 was selected as the first division in the Army to be organized under the new modular system. In January 2005, the division returned to Iraq and led U.S. and coalition forces in Baghdad. The 1st and 3rd Brigades of the division supported the 42nd Division in Northern Iraq. The hard work created conditions for a secure Iraqi election and
transfer of power to the first democratically elected national government in Iraq. The Division served with its coalition partners during Operation Iraqi Freedom III for a year before returning to Georgia in January 2006. On its return to the United States in 2006, the Third Infantry Division completed its reorganization to the new modular system for infantry divisions and began to prepare for redeployment to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom V. In January 2007 the 1st Brigade Combat Team deployed to Multinational Forces Iraq-West (MNF-W) in Anbar Province under the command of the 1st Marine Division. It was the first brigade in the Army to serve in Iraq three times. The Brigade’s area of operations was in central Anbar, primarily in and around Ramadi, the provincial capital. No other brigade in Iraq covered a larger area. The 1st BCT conducted nine brigade-level operations and transformed Ramadi from the second deadliest city in Iraq to its quietest in six weeks, the city had nearly 300 violence-free days during the Brigade’s deployment, due to its friendship with the area tribes in the Anbar Awakening, mentorship of the Ramadi municipal government and partnership with Iraqi police and army. In March 2007 the rest of the Division, except the 4th Brigade Combat Team, prepared to deploy to Iraq early as part of the “surge” in troops ordered by President Bush in January. The 3rd ID became the first complete division to serve in Iraq three times. As they deployed, the Pentagon announced the
Beginning October 1, 2007 the 1st Brigade Combat Team trained as part of CCMRF, the U.S. Northern Command’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive Consequence Management Response Force. The CCMRF mission was successfully conducted by the 1st Brigade for one year when they shifted their focus and began training again for deployment to Iraq. In March 2009 the 4th Brigade Combat Team transitioned from a heavy brigade combat team with armor and mechanized infantry units to an infantry brigade combat team with wheeled vehicles. In the process it lost the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor and gained the 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry.
extension of the tours of active duty units in Iraq from twelve to fifteen months. The 3rd ID units, therefore, served in both OIF V (2007) and OIF VI (2008). On April 4 the Third Infantry Division Headquarters took command of Multinational Forces Iraq-Center (MNF-C) and became known as Task Force Marne. During its fifteen months in Iraq it commanded not only 3rd ID units but also the 2nd BCT, 10th Mountain Division, 4th BCT, 25th Infantry Division, 3rd BCT, 101st Airborne Division, and troops from Georgia, El Salvador, Kazakhstan, and Lithuania. The 3rd Brigade Combat Team deployed MNF-C in March-April, followed by the 2nd Brigade Combat Team in May and the 4th Brigade Combat Team in October. Together they secured an area south of Baghdad as large as West Virginia from east of the Tigris River to west of the Euphrates River in land that had once been a stronghold for Al Qaida and other insurgent groups. They lived among and worked with concerned Iraqi citizens and soldiers in more than a dozen operations, first to fight the insurgents, deny them sanctuaries and prevent the use of the former sanctuaries as staging areas for attacks on Baghdad. Having created security, they then worked to rebuild governmental and economic capacity. The Division Headquarters and all the brigades, except the 4th Brigade, returned to Fort Stewart, Fort Benning, and Hunter Army Airfield from April-July. The 1st Brigade returned to Fort Stewart in April 2008. Headquarters and the remaining brigades, except the 4th Brigade, returned to Fort Stewart, Fort Benning, and Hunter Army Airfield from May-July. The 4th Brigade returned to Fort Stewart in December 2008.
In the fall 2009 the 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters, the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team (2HBCT), and 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team (3HBCT) deployed to Iraq for their fourth tour in that country. The Division Headquarters, whose personnel make up the Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (DHHB), and Spartan (2HBCT) Brigade Soldiers established themselves in United States Division-North in Northern Iraq with the Task Force Marne Headquarters positioned in Tikrit and 2HBCT in Mosul. During the time Task Force Marne served in Iraq in this most recent deployment, its ranks were filled with various brigades from 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Armored Division, 1st Infantry Division, 25th Infantry Division, and 130th Engineer Brigade in addition to the Spartan Brigade. Sledgehammer (3HBCT) found its way to USD-South where it assumed duties with Task Force Ready, 1st Infantry Division. Soon afterward, the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade (3rd CAB) left Hunter Army Airfield for service in Afghanistan as Task Force Falcon, assuming those duties in December 2009. By January 2010, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team (1HBCT) picked up from Fort Stewart and arrived in Iraq for their fourth deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This time around they fell under the leadership of the 1st Armored Division, Task Force Iron in United States Division-Center, Baghdad. By May 2010, the 3rd Sustainment Brigade (3SB) began operations providing area sustainment support to units throughout Baghdad and N. Iraq. In July 2010, the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (4IBCT) joins the rest of the division’s brigades in Iraq by assuming duties in Anbar Province, west of Baghdad. With their arrival, the Marne Division will have elements operating in every area of Iraq, North, Center, and South as the mission changes from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn on 1 September 2010 where the focus will shift from combat operations to stability operations throughout all Iraq’s provinces.
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2017 HOROSCOPES ARIES March 21 - April 19 2017 isn't all peaches and cream at the start, as you struggle to find your footing during the challenging Mars-Saturn square in mid-January. Fear not, though, fiery Aries, because although you have some obligations (perhaps family-related) that directly conflict with events that you've been looking forward to for what seems like forever, it's not always your way or the highway. There is definitely a middle ground, you just have to find it. Compromises can be reached under the right circumstances, so give other people the chance to make a suggestion every once in a while.
The beginning of April is a positive time of transformation thanks to the gentle Mars-Pluto trine, at which point you can really do some satisfying inner work on your self-image, and replace negative thoughts with more positive ones. If you're willing to put in the effort, that is. You aren't one to back away from a challenge, so keep your head down and do your homework. In almost complete contrast to the mental labor and emotional exertion you put in earlier in the year, getting what you want comes easily in late December thanks to a favorable Mars-Neptune trine; in fact, getting your way might be a bit too effortless (because you love a challenge). Good things seem to land in your lap, and although you're in a fateful place where you can count on some good luck, Aries, it's important not to take good fortune for granted. TAURUS April 20 - May 20 Venus is your ruler, and she starts the year out in compassionate Pisces, so right away in January you have the proverbial shoulder that everyone wants to cry on. Venus loves to be in the Fish's imaginative and sensitive sign, which is obvious from the optimistic energy emanating all around you. This aspect softens even the hardest of hearts, and puts you in a giving mood. Doing favors without expecting anything in return? Yup, that's how you roll.
The Sun moves into your determined sign in late April, escorting in a month's worth of methodical stability and gritty determination. Of course, as a Bull you know all too well that the flip side of that can be stubbornness and possessiveness, but if you can find a way to keep some of your more negative qualities under control, you're a real force to be reckoned with. And as a side benefit, Taurus, the projects and plans that take root at this time are sure to grow into successes. October brings a Venus-Pluto conflict that results in a pretty extreme abundance of feelings, and depending on how you deal with them, it can be extremely transformative -- or kind of dark. On the negative side, there are feelings of revenge, jealousy, and possible manipulation brewing, but if you can harness that powerful Pluto energy, you can turn it around and experience some very healing, regenerative moments. GEMINI May 21 - June 20 Your ruling planet, the communicative Mercury, starts out the year direct and then immediately goes retrograde (back into Sagittarius) in the first week of January. Ready to do some backtracking? You may want to immediately revoke some words or actions you let slip in a heated moment, but right now take-backs and do-overs aren't likely. Let bygones be bygones.
The Sun moves into your airy sign in late May, throwing you into a social whirlwind. You're a master of small talk, and you can strike up a conversation with anyone no matter how diverse your backgrounds. The focus
is off the physical world and on the mental one, where you're super comfortable. You gladly accept any and all mental challenges, and feel very much yourself for the coming month. Mid-November brings an unfortunate Mercury-Neptune square that puts your judgment in question, leaving you to wonder if you can really trust yourself to make decent, well-informed decisions. Right now? Probably not. This aspect throws you into a vicious cycle where you may not only get caught up in your own thoughts and ideas, but unfortunate byproducts include lying and manipulation. If someone insists that you aren't seeing the whole picture, believe them. Or at least don't dismiss them right away. CANCER June 21 - July 22 It's true that the Moon, your ruling planet, shifts often in the sky, but it's still worth noting that it's Full in your own sensitive sign at the beginning of January. This Moon is part of a four-point configuration called the Cardinal Grand Cross right now, and indicates a key time to regroup and refocus your energy. If you're going through a tough time, bring everything to a halt as you regather your thoughts. What should your next move be?
The vibrant Sun moves into your sign in late June, which puts a spotlight on your true personality. Emotions run high, yes, but your compassion and sympathy are positive traits, not negative ones. Family relationships are also highlighted for the next month, Cancer, so work on strengthening those bonds with your relatives (especially females/those with feminine energy). The start of October sees Jupiter enter your fellow Water Sign Scorpio's orbit, which signals very big/powerful change on the horizon. You're extremely interested in life's mysteries right now, and you feel a big pull toward figuring out the unknown. This could apply to many specific areas of your own life, or to the world in general. You're determined to figure out the who, what, why, where, and how of every situation... and you're excellent at then taking that knowledge and applying it toward a satisfying outcome. Leo July 23 - August 22 An early February Lunar Eclipse in your sign hints that no major changes should be made around then, yet it's also a fortunate time due to both the Sun (your ruler) and Moon having compatible Jupiter influences. This energy is all about the major relationships in your life, and how well you've been maintaining them. If there's something wrong, you'll hear about it now, but don't be too quick to take action. Your ego is on the line, and any major mistakes you make now could be far-reaching and long-lasting.
The powerful Sun travels into your sign in late July, and your classic Leo traits will be emphasized for the coming month. You have ambition to boot and you love the limelight, but your ego could get in the way of making any real progress in certain areas of your life. Take on the role of leader or organizer to make sure you stay content in situations where you struggle for control. The end of November brings a Sun-Moon Fire Trine, which propels you into the holiday spirit in style. There is a real emphasis on enthusiasm and courage right now, and anything you do, you do with 100 percent of your being. Your fiery nature takes over, and you often act impulsively yet with the best of intentions. As far as you see it, where there's a will, there's a definite way! Virgo August 23 - September 22 Your year begins slowly with your guiding planet, Mercury, in retrograde at the beginning of January, so your resolutions may get put on hold. Remember all of the old stuff that hadn't been decided at the end of last year? Well, Virgo, it's still hanging around, begging to be dealt with. Slow down. And handle what's already on your plate before dishing out more.
The Mercury (retrograde)-Uranus conjunction at the end of April is a very busy, chaotic time, and you'll have to get used to dealing with a lack of structure. Not fun for you, I know. You know that phrase 'if anything can go wrong it will'? Yup, it's true. Hang in there. You may find yourself asking 'why me,' but there's no logical answer. Look for major distractions and snafus in areas of transportation and communication to disrupt the order you've worked so hard to create. Things get back on track soon.
The Sun moves into your practical, analytical sign at the end of August, and you feel more at ease and comfortable in your own skin. Focus on your well-being in the month ahead, especially matters of the body. (Because stomach and digestive issues are associated with you, Virgo, pay particular attention to those areas.) The emphasis now is on analysis, logic, and planning. Do what you have to do to make those things priorities. Libra September 23 - October 22 A Venus (your ruler)-Neptune conjunction in mid-January gets your year off to a compassionate start. There is a softness about you that others may try to take advantage of, so be sure to note the difference between being helpful and doing favors for people versus letting others walk all over you. Just because you're sympathetic to a cause doesn't mean that you're a doormat.
Loving Venus has a difficult trip into aggressive Aries at the end of April, and the next four months may present challenges in areas of finance and relationships. Hastily-made decisions regarding love and money affect your overall well-being, so avoid hurrying yourself if possible. The lesson here is to slow down, take your time, and not rush into anything. If the timing isn't right, maybe what you're chasing just isn't meant to be. The Sun leaves practical Virgo for your sign at the end of September, which offers a perfect environment for you to take stock of your life. What are your goals and dreams? What do you want for yourself that you don't already have? Where do you see yourself in five years? These are all excellent questions, and answering them can help you reach the balance you strive for in life. Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Your year gets off to an unbalanced start thanks to a conflicting Mars-Saturn square in the middle of January. Mars is one of the powerful, forceful planets that guides you, and getting into it with controlled Saturn causes some turbulence. You want nothing more than to drive ahead at full speed, but there's also something urging you to keep your foot on the brake. You won't get far with these conflicting signals in your head, so try to be patient as you navigate through the frustration.
Your intuition takes over at the end of June during the Mars-Neptune trine, when you get permission to relax and let your inner voice guide you through life's difficult terrain. You also have a natural sense of sympathy now, and are helpful to others who may need some gentle guidance. It isn't easy to take on other people's problems, but you're good at it. Just remember not to get so entangled that you lose yourself and/or forget what's important to you. Late October brings the Sun into your sign, and the depth of your emotions intensifies. Jealousy and obsession are always possibilities, but you also have an abundance of willpower and confidence that help see you through most of life's crisis situations. The next month can be tricky to navigate, so tread lightly and rely on your considerable emotional strength to see you through. Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 You get to set the reset button with Jupiter (your ruling planet) retrograde in the beginning of February. Think 're' as much as possible: rewind, rethink, restart, review, return. It isn't often you get a chance to do it all over again, but now is the time. If you want to make revisions -- especially when it comes to morals, ethics or religion -- you get that chance in the next four weeks.
A Mercury-Jupiter trine in the middle of June causes your confidence levels to soar, and this is the perfect time to move ahead with pet projects. You bore easily, so your excess energy is best spent on getting the job done. You have a lot of resources at your disposal, so you don't have to go it alone, but since you obviously do have all of the tools to see it through to fruition, don't try to make any excuses about why you can't finish. Your advanced skill set is too apparent to fool anyone! The Sun drifts into your sign at the end of November, when the general focus will be on relationships and travel. You need to feel a connection, a true bond, with the people in your life, and because you also have a severe case of wanderlust, traveling the world with your BFF is your ultimate fantasy. That might not be a possibility right
now, but you are definitely interested in all things far from home. Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Your year begins with a difficult Mars-Saturn (your ruling planet) square to deal with toward the middle of January, so despite wanting to go full speed ahead with those New Year's resolutions, something is holding you back. Frustration can set in when you attempt to try anything new right now, so it's best to sit tight and be patient.
You have a very good idea of where you're going during a Saturn-Uranus trine in the middle of May, and even if you don't have a certain way to get there, you're pretty sure that you'll find it. Think of this aspect in terms of taking the long way home. It might not be entirely your decision (perhaps construction or a parade detour rerouted you), but you're oh-so-glad you got to experience it, because you never would have otherwise. The Sun moves into your sign at the end of December, and this is your time to truly shine. Your level of ambition tops the charts, and you have the self-discipline, responsibility, and practicality to see things through to their completion. When you have a job to do, you approach it with laser focus, and when you apply this to your personal life, nothing can stop you. Aquarius January 20 - February 18 The Sun takes up residence in your sign toward the end of January, so the focus shifts from the hard bottom line of Capricorn into a more eccentric, progressive way of thinking that you can readily identify with. This is the time of the year to see that there are possibilities everywhere and that you can be more than just a cog in the all-important wheel of change. You also have big humanitarian tendencies, Aquarius, so helping others will be a major focus of the coming month.
The end of May brings a Saturn-Uranus (your ruler) trine, which highlights your originality and has far-reaching ramifications. Let's say you invent something new or propose a new idea to a think tank or local charitable organization, and it's not likely to stop there, Aquarius. You're obviously destined to do great things for the world, and this aspect reminds you to go big or go home. Don't think local, think global and beyond. Your home planet turns retrograde at the start of August, so your power to disrupt the status quo and flip things over on their sides diminishes just a bit. Now until the end of the year is a good time for you to rethink your old beliefs and free yourself from those that aren't really working for you any longer. Pices February 19 - March 20 Something to be aware of as you start 2017 is that Neptune, your dreamy ruler, is in your sign and will be until 2025. This is a very long transit, and helps you pass through the barriers of materialism in order to tap into a more ethereal plane. Your dreams (both awake and asleep), imagination, and intuition play a vital role in your life and allow you to stretch the field of possibility, so don't lose sight of your special sensitive, spiritual gifts this year.
The Sun leaves logical Aquarius and drifts into your watery sign at the end of February, making you even more intuitive and sensitive than you already are. This atmosphere surrounding you immediately begins to soften, and you feel much more at home in your skin. Your creativity is at its peak for the next month, so be sure to start or complete projects where creative blocks have been a problem. You're happiest alone or with close friends, doing something creative/artistic. The lines between reality and fantasy get blurred during the Sun-Neptune opposition in early September, at which point you may struggle to make final decisions and logical choices. One of the main things on your mind is not living up to people's image of you, so you may choose to do nothing at all rather than disappoint. The main lesson here is to strive for that middle ground. Sometimes a well thought-out compromise is the answer.
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