The newsletter provides information for families at Fort Rucker's flight school. It includes the commander's welcome noting the challenging but exciting time of flight school. A survival tip of the month suggests creating a routine for families that is simple, flexible, has reasonable expectations, and is personalized. Upcoming events and training opportunities are also listed, along with a comment from a military spouse sharing her tips for surviving flight school through patience, staying busy, and family time on weekends.
This document provides an update from Roughneck 6 on Taskforce Wolfpack activities over the past few months. It discusses the troop qualifying pilots on pre-deployment requirements through aerial gunnery in March. It also mentions the troop excelling at training in Colorado and returning earlier than expected. Several crew chiefs and pilots are recognized for their work. Promotions and a new birth are announced. The letter expresses pride in the troop's accomplishments as they prepare to deploy.
Here are the key points about the upcoming deployment to NTC:
- 3-16 will be deploying to the National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, CA in June for approximately 1 month.
- The purpose is to certify firing sections and test all systems, including the Family Readiness Groups, prior to an upcoming deployment.
- At NTC, Soldiers will face a 14-day field problem called "The Box" which simulates deployment conditions.
- Before entering The Box, Soldiers will draw equipment from NTC and receive training on systems they will use.
- After 14 days in The Box, Soldiers will return equipment and begin the process of returning to Fort Carson.
This document provides an update from the commander of Alpha Company to families of soldiers in the company. It introduces the new leadership team and discusses the company's transition to Fort Carson over the summer, including establishing new systems and beginning individual skills training in areas like marksmanship. It also announces upcoming family readiness group meetings and training events to prepare soldiers for an upcoming deployment in 2010.
This document outlines a marketing plan for the Unit, Personal & Family Readiness Program with the goals of building awareness, establishing it as a valuable resource, and demonstrating its importance. It proposes 5 concept ideas, including "Corps Support", "Gear Up For Life", "In Step With You", "One Corps One Family", and "Questions Answered". For each concept, it provides example advertisements, brochures, and a website design. The concepts aim to convey that the program offers support for Marines and their families throughout their careers.
This document provides a summary of upcoming events and important information for military families in April and May 2012. It lists dates for family events like picnics and concerts, meetings for Family Readiness Groups and key spouses, and training opportunities. It also provides reminders about ticks and Lyme disease, construction affecting a local intersection, and a volunteer opportunity at the local Army Community Service building.
The newsletter provides updates on the battalion and individual batteries, including leadership changes, upcoming missions and events, promotions, and farewells to soldiers who are leaving. It recognizes volunteers and military spouses for their contributions and sacrifices. The batteries discuss recent training missions and preparations for future operations over the next few months supporting various brigade requirements.
The document provides information about upcoming events in April and May 2011 for Naval Air Station Lemoore (NASL). It includes details about volunteering opportunities on April 30th and May 5th, a circus performance on May 8th, upcoming car washes in June and July to support CVW-11, and the movie schedule at the base theater between April 29th and May 8th. It also lists sports events, food service team volunteer dates, and classes/workshops being offered through the NASL Community Learning Center in areas like anger management, employment, relocation, and more.
The document provides information about the 2175th Military Police Company stationed at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar in April 2012. It includes the company leadership roster and summaries of platoon activities such as physical fitness tests, cultural excursions, and entertainment events. Soldiers participated in sports, visited local attractions in Doha, and engaged in morale boosting activities organized by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation department.
This document provides an update from Roughneck 6 on Taskforce Wolfpack activities over the past few months. It discusses the troop qualifying pilots on pre-deployment requirements through aerial gunnery in March. It also mentions the troop excelling at training in Colorado and returning earlier than expected. Several crew chiefs and pilots are recognized for their work. Promotions and a new birth are announced. The letter expresses pride in the troop's accomplishments as they prepare to deploy.
Here are the key points about the upcoming deployment to NTC:
- 3-16 will be deploying to the National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, CA in June for approximately 1 month.
- The purpose is to certify firing sections and test all systems, including the Family Readiness Groups, prior to an upcoming deployment.
- At NTC, Soldiers will face a 14-day field problem called "The Box" which simulates deployment conditions.
- Before entering The Box, Soldiers will draw equipment from NTC and receive training on systems they will use.
- After 14 days in The Box, Soldiers will return equipment and begin the process of returning to Fort Carson.
This document provides an update from the commander of Alpha Company to families of soldiers in the company. It introduces the new leadership team and discusses the company's transition to Fort Carson over the summer, including establishing new systems and beginning individual skills training in areas like marksmanship. It also announces upcoming family readiness group meetings and training events to prepare soldiers for an upcoming deployment in 2010.
This document outlines a marketing plan for the Unit, Personal & Family Readiness Program with the goals of building awareness, establishing it as a valuable resource, and demonstrating its importance. It proposes 5 concept ideas, including "Corps Support", "Gear Up For Life", "In Step With You", "One Corps One Family", and "Questions Answered". For each concept, it provides example advertisements, brochures, and a website design. The concepts aim to convey that the program offers support for Marines and their families throughout their careers.
This document provides a summary of upcoming events and important information for military families in April and May 2012. It lists dates for family events like picnics and concerts, meetings for Family Readiness Groups and key spouses, and training opportunities. It also provides reminders about ticks and Lyme disease, construction affecting a local intersection, and a volunteer opportunity at the local Army Community Service building.
The newsletter provides updates on the battalion and individual batteries, including leadership changes, upcoming missions and events, promotions, and farewells to soldiers who are leaving. It recognizes volunteers and military spouses for their contributions and sacrifices. The batteries discuss recent training missions and preparations for future operations over the next few months supporting various brigade requirements.
The document provides information about upcoming events in April and May 2011 for Naval Air Station Lemoore (NASL). It includes details about volunteering opportunities on April 30th and May 5th, a circus performance on May 8th, upcoming car washes in June and July to support CVW-11, and the movie schedule at the base theater between April 29th and May 8th. It also lists sports events, food service team volunteer dates, and classes/workshops being offered through the NASL Community Learning Center in areas like anger management, employment, relocation, and more.
The document provides information about the 2175th Military Police Company stationed at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar in April 2012. It includes the company leadership roster and summaries of platoon activities such as physical fitness tests, cultural excursions, and entertainment events. Soldiers participated in sports, visited local attractions in Doha, and engaged in morale boosting activities organized by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation department.
Autism awareness and support events are highlighted. Local camps for military children are also noted, including Operation Purple camps for children with deployed parents. Upcoming training opportunities and support groups are listed. A conference on sexual assault and child abuse prevention is announced.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming events at the flight school in May, including training opportunities, recreational activities, and a change of command ceremony. It also highlights resources for military families and includes an article about ways for flight school students and families to spend quality time together during the demanding training schedule. The change of command ceremony will take place on May 20th at the Aviation Museum to transfer responsibility from the outgoing to incoming commander of Company B, 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regiment.
This document provides a summary of parenting and family life classes being offered in June and July 2014 across multiple military installations. The classes cover topics such as prenatal education, infant care, breastfeeding, discipline techniques, deployment support, and child safety. Many of the classes are part of multi-week series requiring registration in advance. The summary also lists contact information for each installation's family support center to register for classes.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming family readiness group meetings and events for various units in May 2012. The Charlie Company FRG will have a BBQ on May 10th. The Alpha Company FRG meeting will be on May 10th with a guest speaker from the Army Community Service. The Bravo Company FRG meeting will be a potluck dinner on May 15th. The newsletter also lists various installation events in May such as a military spouse appreciation event, an Armed Forces Day parade, and movies playing at the post theater.
The document provides information from a weekly family update newsletter from USAACE including:
1) An upcoming calendar of events and training sessions at USAACE for families.
2) Information on the School Liaison Officer program and resources to help military children with education.
3) Details on free tutoring resources through Tutor.com that are available to military families.
The newsletter provides information for families at Fort Rucker's flight school, including announcing upcoming training programs and events, highlighting the purpose and activities of Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) which aim to support service members and their families, and offering five tips for spouses who want to work during the time their soldier is at flight school, such as contacting the base's Employment Readiness Program for job resources and advice on revising resumes for the local market.
This document is a weekly family update from USAACE providing information on upcoming training, events, and programs for families at Fort Rucker. It announces supervision guidelines for children, details on registering for family child care, and upcoming events including Aviation Spouse Day II, Army Family Team Building training, and Protestant Women of the Chapel activities. Registration is open for Aviation Spouse Day II which will give 60 spouses a hands-on experience of Army aviator training.
The document is a weekly newsletter from USAACE providing information to military families. It includes upcoming events such as family game night, workshops on marriage, anger management and divorce; notices about Constitution Week and an aviation expo; and information about the Exceptional Family Member Program evaluation process and Military OneSource webinars. The newsletter aims to keep families informed about community events and resources.
The USAACE Family Weekly Update provides information on upcoming events and programs for families at Fort Rucker, including a concert called "Music Under the Alabama Stars", the Fort Rucker Job Fair, and employment and volunteer opportunities. The newsletter announces that childcare is now available at the Physical Fitness Center and encourages volunteering as a way to get involved in the community and develop skills.
This document provides information about upcoming events and activities for military families at Fort Rucker. It discusses National Women's Health Week from May 8-14 which focuses on empowering women to prioritize their health. It also announces a Women's Health Fair being held on base on May 11. Additionally, it lists upcoming training opportunities, community events including a comedy show and lake festival, and a note about Kids Bowl Free allowing children to bowl for free all summer long. Finally, it congratulates the 26 spouses who will participate in the first Aviation Spouse Day event on June 3rd.
Here are some additional helpful resources:
- Army Emergency Relief (AER): Provides interest-free loans and grants for food, rent, utilities and other expenses. Call 315-772-4244.
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Low-cost retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees. Website is tsp.gov.
- VA Home Loans: Low down payment loans for eligible Veterans, service members and surviving spouses. va.gov has more details.
- Military OneSource: Free counseling and other services 24/7 at militaryonesource.mil or 800-342-9647.
- Legal Assistance Office: Free legal advice and document preparation. Call 315-772-4244 for
This document provides information on recurring community events at Fort Drum as well as contact information for military family life consultants. It lists various support groups, language classes, children's activities, fitness classes, tours and orientations happening weekly or monthly. Contact information is given for each event. The document encourages talking to a military family life consultant or the official Allons Facebook page for those needing assistance. It notes that the flash content is compiled from various sources but does not represent official Army views.
The document provides information about Camp Rucker, now known as Fort Rucker. It discusses the origins and history of the base from its establishment in 1942 during World War II through its present role as the home of the Army Aviation Center. Key details include that it was originally named Camp Rucker and renamed Fort Rucker in 1955 when the Army Aviation School moved there from Fort Sill. It trained infantry divisions during WWII and also housed German and Italian POWs.
This document provides a summary of recurring events and support groups available to service members and families at Fort Drum, along with contact information. Events include support groups for EFMP, autism, English language learners, story time for preschoolers, aerobics classes, family nights, base tours, safety orientations, and WIC. It also provides contact information for military and family life consultants and the point of contact for the unit's information bulletin.
The document provides information about resources and events for military families at Fort Rucker in April 2011. It discusses the "Moving Made Easy" option that allows active duty families to easily transfer their TRICARE enrollment when moving to a new location. It also lists upcoming events in April including a Newcomer's Welcome, Children's Festival, Family Fun Run/Walk, and concerts. Aviation Spouse Day on June 3rd is highlighted, which allows military spouses to experience life as an Army aviator through fun activities.
This document provides a summary of recurring community events and support resources available to military families at Fort Drum, including:
- Regularly scheduled support group and educational meetings on topics like special family member programs, English language learning, and autism support.
- Weekly activities like story time for preschoolers, aerobics classes, and family nights.
- Daily tours and orientations for new community members.
- Contact information for consultants available to discuss issues and concerns, as well as the point of contact for the weekly newsletter.
This document provides a list of recurring events and support groups happening on Fort Drum, along with contact information. Events include VMIS 101, EFMP support groups, English language classes, story time for preschoolers, aerobics classes, family nights, base tours, safety orientations, and WIC. It also provides contact information for military and family life consultants and the point of contact for the information bulletin.
This document provides tips for parents to help ensure their child has a successful school year. It recommends that parents get involved at their child's school by attending events, communicating regularly with teachers and their child about school, helping their child establish a routine for completing homework, and volunteering or donating to the classroom.
A test of digital TV signals will be conducted on June 18 at Sagamihara Housing Area from 3:30-5:30pm. Anyone experiencing issues can call Allied Telesis at (415) 692-8300. A natural running form clinic will be held on June 23 at Camp Zama High School track from 8-10am. Marilee Fitzgerald will visit Camp Zama schools on June 8 and parent/faculty meetings are scheduled. Intermittent air conditioning will begin on June 4 at Army Japan facilities based on heat indexes.
The document outlines the "Got Balance?" initiative by the Fort Belvoir Army Community Service to provide classes and events to help Soldiers, DoD civilians, and their families learn skills to balance personal and family life while dealing with challenges of military service. It lists 14 skills taught across 6 components of resilience in classes covering topics such as parenting, health, marriage, personal growth, transition assistance, employment readiness, and relocation. The calendar provides details of over 30 classes and support groups occurring in August and September 2014 at Fort Belvoir and Fort Meade aimed at building strong military families.
Autism awareness and support events are highlighted. Local camps for military children are also noted, including Operation Purple camps for children with deployed parents. Upcoming training opportunities and support groups are listed. A conference on sexual assault and child abuse prevention is announced.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming events at the flight school in May, including training opportunities, recreational activities, and a change of command ceremony. It also highlights resources for military families and includes an article about ways for flight school students and families to spend quality time together during the demanding training schedule. The change of command ceremony will take place on May 20th at the Aviation Museum to transfer responsibility from the outgoing to incoming commander of Company B, 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regiment.
This document provides a summary of parenting and family life classes being offered in June and July 2014 across multiple military installations. The classes cover topics such as prenatal education, infant care, breastfeeding, discipline techniques, deployment support, and child safety. Many of the classes are part of multi-week series requiring registration in advance. The summary also lists contact information for each installation's family support center to register for classes.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming family readiness group meetings and events for various units in May 2012. The Charlie Company FRG will have a BBQ on May 10th. The Alpha Company FRG meeting will be on May 10th with a guest speaker from the Army Community Service. The Bravo Company FRG meeting will be a potluck dinner on May 15th. The newsletter also lists various installation events in May such as a military spouse appreciation event, an Armed Forces Day parade, and movies playing at the post theater.
The document provides information from a weekly family update newsletter from USAACE including:
1) An upcoming calendar of events and training sessions at USAACE for families.
2) Information on the School Liaison Officer program and resources to help military children with education.
3) Details on free tutoring resources through Tutor.com that are available to military families.
The newsletter provides information for families at Fort Rucker's flight school, including announcing upcoming training programs and events, highlighting the purpose and activities of Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) which aim to support service members and their families, and offering five tips for spouses who want to work during the time their soldier is at flight school, such as contacting the base's Employment Readiness Program for job resources and advice on revising resumes for the local market.
This document is a weekly family update from USAACE providing information on upcoming training, events, and programs for families at Fort Rucker. It announces supervision guidelines for children, details on registering for family child care, and upcoming events including Aviation Spouse Day II, Army Family Team Building training, and Protestant Women of the Chapel activities. Registration is open for Aviation Spouse Day II which will give 60 spouses a hands-on experience of Army aviator training.
The document is a weekly newsletter from USAACE providing information to military families. It includes upcoming events such as family game night, workshops on marriage, anger management and divorce; notices about Constitution Week and an aviation expo; and information about the Exceptional Family Member Program evaluation process and Military OneSource webinars. The newsletter aims to keep families informed about community events and resources.
The USAACE Family Weekly Update provides information on upcoming events and programs for families at Fort Rucker, including a concert called "Music Under the Alabama Stars", the Fort Rucker Job Fair, and employment and volunteer opportunities. The newsletter announces that childcare is now available at the Physical Fitness Center and encourages volunteering as a way to get involved in the community and develop skills.
This document provides information about upcoming events and activities for military families at Fort Rucker. It discusses National Women's Health Week from May 8-14 which focuses on empowering women to prioritize their health. It also announces a Women's Health Fair being held on base on May 11. Additionally, it lists upcoming training opportunities, community events including a comedy show and lake festival, and a note about Kids Bowl Free allowing children to bowl for free all summer long. Finally, it congratulates the 26 spouses who will participate in the first Aviation Spouse Day event on June 3rd.
Here are some additional helpful resources:
- Army Emergency Relief (AER): Provides interest-free loans and grants for food, rent, utilities and other expenses. Call 315-772-4244.
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Low-cost retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees. Website is tsp.gov.
- VA Home Loans: Low down payment loans for eligible Veterans, service members and surviving spouses. va.gov has more details.
- Military OneSource: Free counseling and other services 24/7 at militaryonesource.mil or 800-342-9647.
- Legal Assistance Office: Free legal advice and document preparation. Call 315-772-4244 for
This document provides information on recurring community events at Fort Drum as well as contact information for military family life consultants. It lists various support groups, language classes, children's activities, fitness classes, tours and orientations happening weekly or monthly. Contact information is given for each event. The document encourages talking to a military family life consultant or the official Allons Facebook page for those needing assistance. It notes that the flash content is compiled from various sources but does not represent official Army views.
The document provides information about Camp Rucker, now known as Fort Rucker. It discusses the origins and history of the base from its establishment in 1942 during World War II through its present role as the home of the Army Aviation Center. Key details include that it was originally named Camp Rucker and renamed Fort Rucker in 1955 when the Army Aviation School moved there from Fort Sill. It trained infantry divisions during WWII and also housed German and Italian POWs.
This document provides a summary of recurring events and support groups available to service members and families at Fort Drum, along with contact information. Events include support groups for EFMP, autism, English language learners, story time for preschoolers, aerobics classes, family nights, base tours, safety orientations, and WIC. It also provides contact information for military and family life consultants and the point of contact for the unit's information bulletin.
The document provides information about resources and events for military families at Fort Rucker in April 2011. It discusses the "Moving Made Easy" option that allows active duty families to easily transfer their TRICARE enrollment when moving to a new location. It also lists upcoming events in April including a Newcomer's Welcome, Children's Festival, Family Fun Run/Walk, and concerts. Aviation Spouse Day on June 3rd is highlighted, which allows military spouses to experience life as an Army aviator through fun activities.
This document provides a summary of recurring community events and support resources available to military families at Fort Drum, including:
- Regularly scheduled support group and educational meetings on topics like special family member programs, English language learning, and autism support.
- Weekly activities like story time for preschoolers, aerobics classes, and family nights.
- Daily tours and orientations for new community members.
- Contact information for consultants available to discuss issues and concerns, as well as the point of contact for the weekly newsletter.
This document provides a list of recurring events and support groups happening on Fort Drum, along with contact information. Events include VMIS 101, EFMP support groups, English language classes, story time for preschoolers, aerobics classes, family nights, base tours, safety orientations, and WIC. It also provides contact information for military and family life consultants and the point of contact for the information bulletin.
This document provides tips for parents to help ensure their child has a successful school year. It recommends that parents get involved at their child's school by attending events, communicating regularly with teachers and their child about school, helping their child establish a routine for completing homework, and volunteering or donating to the classroom.
A test of digital TV signals will be conducted on June 18 at Sagamihara Housing Area from 3:30-5:30pm. Anyone experiencing issues can call Allied Telesis at (415) 692-8300. A natural running form clinic will be held on June 23 at Camp Zama High School track from 8-10am. Marilee Fitzgerald will visit Camp Zama schools on June 8 and parent/faculty meetings are scheduled. Intermittent air conditioning will begin on June 4 at Army Japan facilities based on heat indexes.
The document outlines the "Got Balance?" initiative by the Fort Belvoir Army Community Service to provide classes and events to help Soldiers, DoD civilians, and their families learn skills to balance personal and family life while dealing with challenges of military service. It lists 14 skills taught across 6 components of resilience in classes covering topics such as parenting, health, marriage, personal growth, transition assistance, employment readiness, and relocation. The calendar provides details of over 30 classes and support groups occurring in August and September 2014 at Fort Belvoir and Fort Meade aimed at building strong military families.
This one sentence document provides a phone number, (334) 255-0960, for contacting the organization or individual to obtain additional information on an unspecified topic. No other context or details are given about what type of information can be acquired by calling the number.
The Fort Rucker Community Spouses Club is hosting a Kentucky Derby themed luncheon on April 19th at The Landing. Guests are encouraged to wear big hats and doors open at 10am for shopping with the guest speaker at 10:30am and lunch being served at 11am. The boxed lunch menu includes a roast beef or turkey sandwich, chips, fruit and a mint julep for $14 and guest speaker Dr. Kerry L. Griffin will discuss women's health and the new women's wing at Medical Center Enterprise. Reservations must be made by April 16th by calling or emailing the provided contact.
The Fort Rucker Community Spouses Club is hosting a Kentucky Derby themed luncheon on April 19th at The Landing. Guests are encouraged to wear big hats and doors open at 10am for shopping with the guest speaker at 10:30am and lunch being served at 11am. The boxed lunch menu includes a roast beef or turkey sandwich, chips, fruit and a mint julep for $14 and guest speaker Dr. Kerry L. Griffin will discuss women's health and the new women's wing at Medical Center Enterprise. Reservations must be made by April 16th by calling or emailing the provided contact.
A women's health fair and baby shower will be held on May 15th from 10am to 2pm at The Landing. The free event will provide health screenings, demonstrations, activities, and educational materials to promote women's health and wellness. Representatives from the Lyster Army Health Clinic, chiropractors, massage therapists, pharmacies, health food retailers, optical shops, fitness centers, health care providers, and OBGYN will be in attendance, along with pediatric information for new and expecting moms. For more details, call Family & MWR at 334-598-5311.
Hal Edward Runkel is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of The ScreamFree Institute. He has been successfully teaching parents ScreamFree relationship methods for over ten years. ScreamFree Parenting focuses on helping parents stay calm and connected with their kids by focusing on themselves, growing up, and calming down rather than operating out of fear. This allows parents to revolutionize their relationships with their children from a place of higher principles. Hal will be giving a talk on the five truths every parent needs to know using the ScreamFree approach.
This 3 sentence summary provides the key information from the document:
The document is a weekly family update from USAACE that includes information about upcoming training workshops, scholarships, and financial literacy programs. It also contains a brief article about deer strikes and safety when encountering deer on the road. Additionally, it lists several scholarship opportunities and deadlines for military families.
The Fort Rucker Dining Facility is inviting deployed spouses and their families to a free dinner and is allowing friends and extended family to join for $5 per meal. The event is located behind the Colton-Fortenberry Gym and those interested can contact CPT Blevins at 334-255-8938 for more information.
The document provides a dictionary of internet slang terms, or "internet lingo". It begins with an introduction and overview. The main content is a comprehensive list of codes and acronyms used in online communication, organized alphabetically from A to Z, with definitions provided. The document encourages parents to use such reference guides to help understand their children's online activities and conversations.
The 2012 Spring ABA Symposium will take place on March 3rd from 11:30 AM to 3 PM at The Commons building at 8950 7th Avenue. It will feature guest speakers such as Dr. Jonathan Pfeifer discussing behavior disorders, Jenny Underwood on behavior management plans, Debbie Taylor on communicating with children, and Kelli Reynoldson on EFMP process and family resources. Angie can be called at 334-596-0476 to register for the event.
The document provides information from the USAACE Weekly Family Update newsletter dated February 10, 2012. It discusses the following key points:
1) The Fort Rucker Child Supervision Policy was recently revised, imposing new requirements for supervision of children on post. The policy defines lack of supervision and consequences for violating the policy.
2) The newsletter provides information on scholarships available for military children, including the Space Camp scholarship which covers full tuition for a 6-day program at the Space Camp in Huntsville, AL.
3) A matrix outlining the child supervision policy is included, specifying rules for supervision of children under age 12, ages 12-18 who babysit, and ages 17-18 being left overnight
The Flight School Social is an adult-only event on Friday, March 2nd from 7-10pm at The Landing featuring Bunco, cards, hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. MAJ Jason D. James, the commander of Bravo Company, is hosting the event for flight school students, cadre and spouses to have fun and socialize.
1. Flight School Newsletter
April 1, 2011
FLIGHT SCHOOL SURVIVAL
TIP OF THE MONTH
COMMANDER’S COMMENTS Create a routine for you & your Family –
1. Keep it Simple – be realistic about
your time constraints, obligations,
Hello and welcome to all of our new Family and ages/stages of children.
members. Flight school is a challenging but
exciting time for our aviators and their Families! I 2. Stay Flexible – allow yourself to make
would encourage each of you to maximize your changes if things aren’t working.
time here by getting involved in our community. Allow for downtime and be open to
Our community, in my opinion, is the best part of change.
our profession. The people, not the duty station 3. Lower Your Expectations – Take out
or assignments will determine your happiness extra steps. This helps to keep things
throughout your career and you will not
basic. Start small. Seek out simple,
experience that if you stay at home! The Fort
Rucker community is second to none and you will tried, true and achievable goals.
be hard pressed to find another instillation that 4. Make it Personal – only “right”
has more opportunities to meet people and have routine is the one that works best for
fun! you for where you are today. Don’t
try to keep up with the Joneses.
Flight school is currently under revision so many of Create routines based on your
the Family opportunities for leave and trips will be
Family’s personal needs.
much more difficult to find. Our students are no
longer waiting for long periods of time in between 5. Stay one Step Ahead – Plan &
training events so you can expect your stay here to organize. Once you know what is
be somewhere between 13-16 months. Your essential, do the prep work to make it
Soldier is given a schedule that tells them what easier to follow through. Do what is
training events they will have which should give right for your family.
you ample time to plan special life events in
between training. Bear in mind that this schedule
fluctuates so be flexible when planning those Important Numbers
special events.
Army Community Service (ACS) (334) 255-1315/1317
We are always here for you and if you ever need Army Lodging Reservations (334) 598-5216
anything please do not hesitate to ask for
Center Library (334) 255-3885
assistance. Enjoy your time here and remember to
break out of your mold and get out there and Child Development Center (334) 255-2262
meet people. This is a very small and special Child & Youth Services (334) 255-9638
community so I guarantee that the people you
Fort Rucker Elementary School (334) 598-4408
meet here will become permanent fixtures in your
life! Fort Rucker Primary School (334) 598-4473
Lyster Army Health Clinic (334) 255-7000 Appts.
Respectfully, Advice Nurse 1-866-3467672
MAJ Derek Smith
2. Sounds from Flight School
Upcoming Training:
FRG Leader training – 14 April in Bldg. 5700, Rm I am Tracy Fuentes I am a proud wife of
284 from 5:15 – 9:15 pm. To register call (334) a newly graduated black hawk pilot!!
255-9578.
My husband is active duty Warrant
Master Resiliency Training (MRT) – 11 & 25 April; Officer he has been in the military for
6, 13 & 27 May; 10 June from 0830 – 1130 at The
Commons, Family Support facility on 7th Ave. 12 years. I have been a military spouse
(Bldg. 8950) For registration, call (334) 255- for 10 years. I am a working mother in
3835/3643 nlt 6 April. Participants should attend all my home to 3 boys!! I dedicate my time
classes.
to my family, friends, and my wonderful
Special Education Workshop – 5 April at the FRG flight spouses.
facility (Bldg. 8950), with 3 sessions being offered:
9-11am, 12:30 – 2:30 pm, and 5:30 – 7:00 pm. For How did I ever survive flight school? I
more information and to register, call (334) 255-
9277. do have a couple of survival tips. One,
be patient and take many deep breathes
Fostering Parenting & the Military Family
Workshop – 7 April from 5-7 pm at the Early every day!!! Two, stay busy you kind of
Childhood Activity Center on Dean Street. For need to create your own schedule get
more information call (334) 255-9641. out and socialize with or without kids
Education Expo – 29 April from 9-11 am at Bldg. there are a lot of great friends to be
5700, Rm 284. Space is limited. Register by made here at Fort Rucker! Third, do
calling (3340 255-3949.
take time on weekends make that family
day with your hubby even if it is a
Upcoming Events: couple of hours. These are some of the
Self Defense Techniques – 5 April from 4-6pm at
things that got me through flight school
the Fortenberry-Colton Physical Fitness Facility.
For more information call (334) 255-3898. it’s not always a piece of cake, in the
end stay strong, stay positive and you
Children’s Festival – 16 April from 1-4pm at the
Fort Rucker Festival Fields. Admission is FREE. will get through it!!!!!
Voices of Men Educational Comedy – 18 April
from 6:30 – 8pm at the Post Theater. For more
information call (334) 255-0636.
Resource Spotlight
Fort Rucker Community Spouse Club (FRCSC)
Luncheon – 21 April at The Landing.
Military Spouse Career Advancement
Vegetable Gardening in the South – 21 April from Accounts (MyCAA) offers financial
6-7pm at the Center Library. Space is limited. To assistance to spouses of active duty service
register call (334) 255-3885.
members in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W1, and
Fort Rucker Boot Camp – 25 April to 20 May with O1-O2. The program offers a maximum
2 sessions: 6:30 – 7:30 or 0800 – 0900. Cost is financial benefit of 4,000. Military spouses
&75. To register call (334) 255-3794.
are required to finish their program of study
Thunder on Tholocco – 30 April at West Beach, within 3 years from the start date of the first
Lake Tholocco. Advance tickets are $5 at ODR or course, and are limited to associate degrees,
Leisure Travel. At the gate tickets are $7, children
12 and under are FREE. NO pets or glass certifications and licensures. For more
containers. EFMP friendly. information, visit
www.militaryonesource.com.
More information about April events can be found
at the Fort Rucker MWR website –
www.ftruckermwr.com.