1. Flight School News
Aug 2011
Commander’s Comments:
Sabers:
I want to thank those of you who were able to attend the B Company organizational day on 29 July at
Lake Tholocco. The event was a huge success with a turnout of nearly 500. We look forward to doing
another organizational day in the future. For those who could not attend, your presence was missed
and hopefully we can catch you next time. Our Family Readiness Group is going through some
significant changes right now. I ask for your patience as we continually work to streamline the
communication flow. With over 2000 officers in training this is a monumental task. I would like to
thank all of our Family Readiness Group leaders and volunteers for their hard work and dedication.
You are making this a great program for all. Thank you.
Jason D. James
MAJ, AV
B/1-145th Commander
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Resource Spotlight–School Liaison Office (SLO)
The School Liaison Program exists to help children
whose parents are Soldiers with their education needs.
Flight School The School Liaison Officer works for the Army in
Survival Tip of partnership with local schools and the Fort Rucker
the Month community to provide the best possible educational
experiences for military youth.
Your flight student will do
much better if they have a • Using community resources on and off post to reduce the impact of the
study partner. Letting your mobile military lifestyle on military children and youth
flight student recite the
flipcards with your
assistance will help them • Implementing predictable support services that assist children and youth
learn increase their chances with relocations, life transitions, and achieving academic success
of being on the upper part
of the OML. Make it fun • Providing access to a wide range of resources to make school transitions
and enjoy the couple time
easier for parents, children, youth, schools, commanders, and communities.
while studying.
Caution: You may learn Fort Rucker’s School Liaison is Mrs. Kimberly Kozel and can be reached by
the information on the calling (334) 255-9812 or via email at kimberly.kozel@us.arny.mil. She is
flipcards faster and possibly available to assist Fort Rucker Soldiers and their Families with all areas
better than your flight
related to school, even homeschoolers. Give her a call!
student.

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Aviation Spouse Day II
Experience a “day-in-the-life” of an Army
Aviator. Register to participate in Aviation
Spouse Day II (ASDII) to take place on 16
September. 60 Lucky participants will be
selected in a lottery-style drawing to
participate in the day’s events. Events
include Leader’s Reaction Course (LRC) –
a team-building event, EST2000 (Virtual
range), Simulator (Warrior Hall), and
HOST (Helicopter Overwater Survival
Training event). All events are geared to
give spouses first-hand knowledge and
experience about the training required to
be an Army Aviator. To register visit
http://aviationspouseday2.eventbrite.com.
Important Numbers
Military Resources Schools
Army Community Service On-Post:
(334) 255-3817/3815 Fort Rucker Elem. (334) 598-4408
Recreation Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Fort Rucker Primary (334) 598-4473
•Army Lodging Reservations (334) 255-2382 Enterprise:
Employment Assistance Program Enterprise High (334) 347-2640
(334) 598-5216
(334) 255- 3949 Enterprise Junior (334) 347-1733
•Center Library
New Parent Support Program Coppinville Jr. High (334) 347-2215
(334) 255-3885 (334) 255- 3898 Daleville:
•Aviation Technical Library Parent Central Services (CYSS) Daleville High (334) 598-4461, Ext 202
(334) 255-2944 (334) 255-9638 Windham Elem (334) 598-4466
•Aviation Learning Center Picerne Military Housing Ozark:
(334) 255-3942 (334) 255-9230 Carroll High (334) 774-4915
•Leisure Travel
(334) 255-9517
•Outdoor Recreation (ODR)
Healthcare
(334) 255- 4305 Lyster Army Health Clinic (LAHC) (334) 255-7000 – Appts.
•Physical Fitness Center Advice Nurse (After Hours) 1-866-346-7672
(334) 255-2296 Patient Representative (334) 255-7229
•Fortenberry Colton Gym Pharmacy (334) 255- 7175
(334) 255- 3794 TRICARE (South Region) 1-800-444-5445

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Sounds from Flight School – Camp Rucker, now Fort Rucker
The original name of the post was Ozark Triangular Division Camp, but before the camp was officially opened on 1 May
1942, the War Department named it Camp Rucker. The post was named in honor of Colonel Edmund W. Rucker, a Civil
War Confederate officer, who was given the honorary title of “General,” and who became an industrial leader in
Birmingham after the war. In September 1942, 1,259 additional acres south of Daleville were acquired for the construction
of an airfield to support the training camp. It was known as Ozark Army Airfield until January 1959, when the name was
changed to Cairns Army Airfield.
The first troops to train at Camp Rucker were those of the 81st (Wildcat) Infantry Division; the 81st Division left Rucker for
action in the Pacific Theater in March 1943. Three other infantry divisions received training at Camp Rucker during World
War II -- the 35th, the 98th, and the 66th. The 66th (Panther) Division left for the European Theater in October 1944.
Camp Rucker was also used to train dozens of units of less than division size; these included tank, infantry replacement, and
Women’s Army Corps units. During the latter part of World War II, several hundred German and a few Italian prisoners-of-
war were housed in stockades near the railroad east of the warehouse area, on the southern edge of the post.
Camp Rucker was inactive from March 1946 until August 1950, between WWII and the Korean conflict.
The principal Army unit operating at Rucker during the Korean conflict was the 47th Infantry Division, which trained
replacement troops for combat in Korea. The post again became inactive in June 1954, after an armistice was signed.
Camp Rucker reopened in August of that year, however, when the Army Aviation School began moving to Camp Rucker
from Fort Sill, Okla.
On Feb. 1, 1955, The Army Aviation Center was officially established at Rucker. In October of that year, the post was
given permanent status with the name change from Camp Rucker to Fort Rucker.
August Classes/Workshops/Events can be found in the
new Fort Rucker @ EASE -- get your copy today at
www.ftruckermwr.com
Looking for things to Do with your class
spouses/friends? Here are a few things to consider:
Meet at Boldly Going Coffee Shop for a “cup of joe.” – Enterprise off Fort
Rucker Blvd.
Cupcakes Y’all for lunch and cupcakes of course – Enterprise off Hwy 27
Antiquing – Ozark, Brundidge, and Ariton are a few places in the area with such shops
Rail to Trails in Eufaula – 1-mile long trek through beautiful scenery that overlooks Lake Eufaula.
(other attractions there as well – Shorter Mansion & Museum, Fendall Hall, Octagon House)
Dothan Murals/Painted Peanuts – There are 20 murals and 60 4-ft. painted peanuts depicting the
history of the Wiregrass area colorfully and boldly painted on buildings throughout Dothan’s downtown
and representing local industries. Can you find them all? Visit www.dothanalcvb.com for more
information.