The document provides information about upcoming training events at Fort Rucker including key caller/treasurer training, home-buying workshops, and stress management workshops. It also provides information about the Lyster Army Health Clinic such as closure dates and emergency procedures. Additionally, it discusses the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network which assists military spouses with employment and volunteer opportunities. Finally, it advertises a support group for those affected by deployment and lists ways to get connected within the Fort Rucker community.

1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
8 July 2011
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 ACS Events/Activities
Calendar
2 Did You Know –
3 Get Connected
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knowledge is the
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2. Page 2 USAACE Family Weekly Update
Upcoming Training:
Did you Know?
Lyster Army Health Clinic (LAHC) is closed on
• 14 July – Key Caller/Treasurer
the 3rd Thursday of each month for training
Training from 0800 – 1130
Bldg. 5700, Rm 371F. Call to •
If Fort Rucker recognizes a DONSA, then Lyster Army Health
register 9334) 255-9578.
Clinic will recognize the DONSA as well and not be open for
•
services.
• 19 & 21 July -- Home-Buying
There is still only one entrance for LAHC – this will remain in
Workshop from 1830 – 2000
effect permanently.
at The Commons, Family
Support facility (Bldg. 8950, 7th •
Monday’s are the best days to get prescriptions from the
Ave).
pharmacy
•
You can drop off a prescription to be filled and pick it up in 72
• 18, 19 & 21 July -- AFTB Level
hours. Same with refills
III from 0830 – 1430 at Bldg.
•
If you need to seek medical attention during the non-
5700, Rm 371F. Register by
calling (334) 255-2382.
operating hours of LAHC, you will need to call TRICARE at 1-
•
800-444-5445 for authorization; unless it is an emergency
• 20 July -- Communication for
(life, limb or eyesight) then you should proceed to the closest
Couples from 1130 – 1300. For
emergency room. Those with non-emergencies who do not
more info call (334) 255-3898.
get prior authorization could be billed for the services sought.
• 25 July – Stress Management
Workshop from 9-12pm at the
Early Childhood Activity
Center. Call (334) 255-3898 to
register.
• 28 July – Get R.E.A.L AFTB Military Spouse Corporate
Concept Block from 0830 –
1430 at The Commons. Call
Career Network (MSCCN)
(334) 255-2382 to register. Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) is founded and
operated by military spouses and has consistently delivered impressive
Upcoming Events: measurable results in the area of military employment, job readiness, and
• 12 July – Character Dining job placement successes during the last seven years.
featuring Kiddy Karaoke from
5-7pm at The Landing
MSCCN works with military family centers, applicants and employers
• 15 July – Newcomer’s Welcome using a variety of methods for outreach. MSCCN also delivers seminars
at The Landing from 0830 – on military installations and online including: Thinking Outside the Box,
1030 Volunteer to Career, Keys to Success, and Work-at-Home Jobs –- Are
They Right for You? Virtual job fairs are also hosted by MSCCN to
• 19 July – Character Dining introduce applicants to employment partners.
featuring walk around
magician from 5-7pm. At The
Landing.
Not looking for a job, but looking for a great volunteer opportunity?
Volunteer opportunities are virtual and can be performed anywhere as
• 22 July – “White” Wine Event long as the volunteer has computer, internet, or telephone access. All
from 6-10 pm at The Landing. opportunities are extremely flexible, based on your availability and
Tickets available at Class Six, interest.
AAFES Main Exchange, and
the Landing Zone. For more information, visit www.msccn.org or email: askus@msccn.org.
14 July 2011
Bldg. 5700, Rm 371F
0800-1130
RSVP – (334) 255-9578
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3. USAACE Family Weekly Update Page 3
Spouse Quick Reference
A Spouses’ Quick Reference to Military Etiquette and
Protocol has just been completed by the AY 2011
Spouses at Carlisle Barracks. This is a great tool to all
military spouses. You can get the pdf file by visitng
www.facebook.com/fortruckerfamily or by visiting
the Carlisle Barracks Military Family Programs
website at
www.carlisle.army.mil/usawc/mfp/books.cfm.
Support Group for Those Affected by Deployment or Military
Assignment
On 11 July the Military Family & Life Consultants (MFLCs) will be hosting
a support group for those affected by deployment and/or military assignments.
The support group is open to all parents, spouses, grandparents, or other adult
Family members.
The Support Group will meet on the 2nd Monday of every month at the CDC
at 1130. The next support group meetings will be 11 July, and 8 August. For
more information, call (334) 369-8910.
*Note: There is no childcare available for this event.
Get Connected at Fort Rucker
1. Fort Rucker Classifieds on Facebook – a site for selling and buying from other at Fort Rucker
2. Fort Rucker PWOC – Protestant Women of the Chapel meet to bring Christian fellowship to military
communities.
3. The Fort Rucker Moms Meet Up Group – www.meetup.com/ruckermoms is a place to connect with
other military moms at Fort Rucker
4. Fort Rucker Community Spouse Club – www.ftruckercsc.com or on Facebook at Fort Rucker Csc
5. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) – meet at Hillcrest Baptist Church the last Friday of every month from
0900 – 1130 in the fellowship hall from August to May. *Childcare is provided. POC:
www.mopsofenterprise.org or (334) 347-2516.