1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
26 August 2011
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 EDGE – September
Activities
2 Did You Know? FREE
Over-the-counter
medications
3 CodeRED
“”The beginning of
knowledge is the
discovery of something
we do not understand
~ Frank Herbert
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2. Page 2 USAACE Family Weekly Update
Upcoming Did you Know?
You can receive over-the-counter medications from Lyster
Training/Workshops Army Health Clinic Pharmacy. Eligible beneficiaries should
present to the pharmacy with their military I.D. card, take a “B”
 30 August – TSP Workshop from
1830 – 2030 at the Bowden
ticket and once your number is called tell the Pharmacy staff at
Terrace Community Center. To the window your symptoms. They will then provide you with
reserve your seat call (3340 255- the medications appropriate for your symptoms. There is a
9631. Space is limited! limit of 4 items per month.
 6 September – Stress The over-the-counter medications available cover such symptoms as
Management Workshop from uncomplicated headaches, allergies, generalized pain relief, sore throat and
0900 – 1200 at the Early common cold symptoms.
Childhood Activity Center. Call
(334) 255-3898 to register. *Reminder: Monday’s are the best days for Pharmacy visits
 8 September – FRG Leader
Forum from 0800 – 1130. Call
(334) 255-9578 for more
information and to register.
The Exceptional Advocate
The Department of Defense Exceptional Family
 12 & 19th September – Member Program (EFMP) is pleased to release the first
Divorce/Separation Co- issue of The Exceptional Advocate, a monthly electronic
Parenting Workshop from 0900 newsletter for military families with special needs. Each
– 1200 at the Early Childhood month you will find articles, resources, tips, and news
Activity Center. To register call that families can use to remain informed on a variety of
(334) 255-3898 topics.
 14 September – “Using Credit It's back to school time again! With this in mind, we've included education-
Wisely” from 1130 – 1230 in related articles to assist families with school-aged children. Some of this month's
Bldg. 5700, Rm 284. Call (334) topics include the following:
255-9631/2887 to register - How to communicate with teachers when your child has special needs
- An overview of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
 16 September – Newcomer’s - The school liaison program and how it can help military children transition
Welcome between schools
- How installation programs are partnering to meet the fitness needs of teens and
 17 September – Library 101 young adults with special needs
(Research Fundamentals for
Students) at the Center Library.
Each month we feature activities for children on the "Kids Corner" page which
features the animated characters "Iman Advocate," and his dog, "Watson." We
hope you enjoy this issue and encourage you to share The Exceptional Advocate
via email and social networks to help distribute it to the families in your
community.
To view The Exceptional Advocate click the link below.
http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/efmp/news
FRG Leader Forum
8 September 2011
0800 – 1130
Call (334) 255-9578 for more details

3. USAACE Family Weekly Update Page 3
Aviation Spouse Day Lottery-Style Drawing Results
Here are the names of the 60 lucky spouse participants for
Aviation Spouse Day II:
Adamy Sarah, Allinson Kristi, Balls Courtney, Bitters Laura,
Boeve Jillane, Bradley Lindsey, Brew April, Brown Kirsten,
Bryant Cameron, Chesworth Josephine, Craft Beth, Crawshaw
Andrea, Creel Meritssy, Dekoning Anela, Durham Hannah,
Ellertson Jessie, Fay Jessica, Freshour Jessica, Geraci Sarah,
Geranen Erica, Gooch Danielle, Harnois Amy, Hasse Kari,
Hatcher Jessica, Haycock Heather, Heard Katie, Heiniger
Angelica, Hewison Rebecca, Holladay Heidi, Hunter Kassie,
Hybart Emily, Impastato Lindsey, Jackson Melissa, Jordan
Regina, Kavanaugh Hannah, Lingefelt Veronica, Love Stephany,
Martin Rachel, Matta Maria, Montague Erin, Moyer Celisse,
Nixon Cassidy, Palmer Lacee, Pratt Angela, Rendleman
Katherine, Robinson Brooke, Rodriguez Mia, Roper Jamie, Roth
Julie, Santos Karina Cecile, Skaggs Kristin, Smith Melody,
Syktich Marchelle, Trummel Cassandra, Villaluz Jennifer, Wade
Barbara, Whitfield Kelley, Wiegand Ashley, Wilson Erika, York
Angela.
CodeRED – Reverse 911 system now at Rucker
Effective Thursday, 25 August 2011, the installation will deploy CodeRED, our newest
addition to the Emergency Mass Notification System at Fort Rucker. CodeRED is a
reverse 911 system that gives the Installation Operations Center (IOC) an additional
avenue to provide emergency information to our entire Fort Rucker community in an effort to provide warnings and
advisories to keep them safe. CodeRED enables the distribution of warnings and critical information concerning natural or
man-made disasters threatening the installation or the surrounding area in real time. This system automatically sends
National Weather Service warnings based on an individual’s home address as well as enabling the installation to send
critical information to Soldiers, families, civilians, contractors and retirees expeditiously.
The system requires individuals to enter their name and a phone number to which they want the alerts sent and their physical
address to receive tailored weather warnings and watches from the National Weather Service, specific watches/warnings for
Fort Rucker, and emergency notifications for the installation issued by the IOC.
To sign up for CodeRED, go to www.rucker.army.mil. In the left hand column select “CodeRED Notification System.”