Transfer to Third Army Facebook Page

This blog will transfer to Third Army’s Facebook page. All information will be placed under the “Strategic Relocation” Tab. Please continue to send in your questions and comments.

Third Army’s Facebook page can be found at:

www.arcent.army.mil then click on the Facebook link.

Information on Third Army’s Move

In response to a recent question about Third Army’s move to Shaw, we are posting the most updated information on the anticipated move times.

Child Development Center Questions

1. Are the Youth Before and After School Fees weekly or monthly?

Weekly

2. What are the hours for Before and After Program? 0630-8:00am
and
2:00-6:00pm Monday-Friday

3. Does the Before and After Program provide transportation to
families residing off base?

No, transportation fees applies to children enrolled in the Before and After School program only.

4. What are the Child Development Center hours?

630am -6:00pm Monday- Friday

5. Will Family Child Care Providers be open before PT starts in
case the CDC is not open?

Yes

Photos of Third Army at Shaw

These are photos of Third Army’s HHC building and the construction of the new Patton hall at Shaw Air Force Base

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Manchester State Forest Mountain Biking

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Another great feature of the Sumter community is the extensive opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Staff Sgt. Peter Yokel, Third Army Advanced Party information systems noncommissioned officer in charge, recently explored some local mountain bike trails at Manchester State Forest.

Manchester State Forest is located in Sumter and Clarendon counties. Trail riders must obtain a permit before riding and have it on them at all times.
Daily permits are valid for the date of purchase. Individuals 16 years of
age and older are required to have a permit in their possession. Individuals 15 years of age and younger must be supervised by an adult 21 or older with a permit Permits are $5.00 a day or $25.00 for an annual permit.

The Trails available are:

The K3, Hardcore and Campbell Pond Loop trails which open from sunrise to sunset on Sunday only during deer hunting season from September 15 through January 1.

The K3, Hardcore, and Campbell Pond Loop trails are open daily from January 2 through September 14. Riders should take safety precautions when riding from January 2 through April 30 (small game and turkey seasons)

Night riding is allowed on the K3 and Hardcore trails from Jan. 2-Sept. 14 as long as the bike has a visible light from the front and reflector on the rear.
For more information visit:
http://www.state.sc.us/forest/mbike.htm

Staying fit…

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (Sept. 1, 2010) – Third Army Advanced Party Soldiers take the unit’s first physical fitness test at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 1. More than 20 ADVON Soldiers are working out of Third Army’s new Headquarters and Headquarters Building, in processing incoming personnel and preparing the command for its move to the Sumter community in 2011. (Photos by Staff Sgt. Peter Yokel, Third Army/U.S. Army Central information systems noncommissioned officer in charge)

41st annual Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup International Steeplechase Race Day and our special “Salute to the Military”.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS FOR OUR MILITARY GUESTS

Please be our guest for the 41st annual Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup International Steeplechase Race Day and our special “Salute to the Military”.

We’re giving away 3,000 free general admission tickets along with 500 free Infield reserved parking spaces to our military and their families to this year’s Colonial Cup. It’s our way of saying “thank you”.

Tickets and reserved parking spaces will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Please contact the ITT office at your base and pick up a reservation form, complete the form, and mail or hand deliver the form to the Carolina Cup Racing Association, 200 Knights Hill Road, Camden, SC 29020. Military guests may request up to six complimentary general admission tickets and one complimentary Infield reserved parking space.

At this 41st running of the Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup international steeplechase race day, please be our guests as we thank our military and their families in ways that go beyond an afternoon of fun and relaxation. Come spend your Veterans Day Weekend in Camden, the site of a major Revolutionary battle and the perfect place to honor our military heroes.

Gates open at 9:00 am, Post time for the first of six races is 12:30 pm. Approximately 30 minutes between each race. Special pre-race show at 11:15 am with parade of Medieval Knights and royal entourage, patriotic songs medley, and the Golden Knights Parachute team has been invited to “jump the course” in front of the Grandstand. Fun, family activities include:

Six exciting Thoroughbred horse races, steeplechase & flat
Jack Russell Terrier Trials
Carousel
Mule Wagon Rides
Medieval Knights Combat Display
Military Equipment Display
Paddock Shoppes Retail Village