The document provides information from the USAACE Family Weekly Update newsletter dated 3 February 2012. It includes the following:
1) An announcement that the official US Army homepage is now available on iPhone, allowing users to access Army news, videos, and social media directly from their phone.
2) Information about the Fort Rucker Family Support Facility, also known as "The Commons on 7th", which provides computers, meeting space, childcare, and information for soldiers and families.
3) A list of upcoming training workshops at Fort Rucker, including classes on FAFSA assistance, anger management, and programs to prepare children to stay home alone.
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1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
3 February 2012
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Visit us at www.facebook.com/fortruckerfamily
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
The Official Homepage of the United States
1 Army Homepage Now
on iPhone Army now on the iPhone!
All of the news from Army.mil can now be carried with you. Read the latest
2 Did You Know? Fort articles, view the newest pictures, and watch the latest videos direct from your
Rucker Family Support iPhone. Save your favorite stories to the phone for offline viewing. Share news
Facility with your friends via email, Twitter and Facebook.
3 FAFSA Workshop & Features:
imAlone Classes - Test your skills with a challenging tile strategy game.
- Keep up to date with the latest Army Tweets and the US Army Facebook page.
- Download Army Podcasts direct to your device.
- Learn about Army Ranks, Equipment, Uniforms, and the Army song.
- Browse Stand-To! and the Army Live blog.
- Download and read Soldiers Magazine.
Love a wildly - Find a recruiter.
misunderstood although
highly desirable malfunction Customize the App so your favorite sections are always quickly available.
of the heart which weakens
the brain, causes eyes to
sparkle, cheeks to glow, blood
The US Army App works on both the iPhone and iPod touch and requires
pressure to rise and the lips to iPhone OS 3.0 or later.
pucker. ~Author Unknown
Have you received excellent customer service from a Fort
Rucker agency? Have a suggestion for improving a Fort Rucker
service?
We want your feedback
http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=72
2. Page 2 USAACE Family Weekly Update
Upcoming
Did you Know?
Training/Workshops Fort Rucker has a Family Readiness Support facility for Soldiers and
their Families located on 7th Avenue (Bldg. 8950). The facility also
13 & 14 February -- AFTB Level I known as The Commons on 7th houses the Fort Rucker Family
Training from 0830 1430 at Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) office and provides many
The Commons (Bldg. 8950). To
amenities for Soldiers and their Families.
register call (334) 255-2382
14 February EFMP Dont have your household goods just yet? Is your computer or printer
Information and Support Group on the fritz? The Commons has 3 computers with internet and
from 0900 1000 at The webcam capabilities. Theres a cozy meeting area for spouses to get
Commons (Bldg. 8950). Topic is together including a Kids on Site childcare room and fenced in play
EFMP Respite Care. To
register, call (334) 255-9277. area outback. Additionally the facility hosts audio/visual equipment to
support training and meetings.
22 February Blended Family
Workshop from 9-11:30 am at There is always information on hand at The Commons about Fort
the Early Childhood Activity Rucker agencies/programs and events. The FRSA is a great place get
Center. To register, call (334)
255-9641 your questions answered. The FRSA can be reached by calling (334)
255-0960.
21 & 28 February Anger
Management Workshop from 9- The facility is open Monday Friday from 0800 1630, and after
11am at the Early Childhood hours by reservation. The facility is not available for personal parties.
Activity Center (Bldg. 3705 off
Dean St). To register, call (334)
255-3898/9641.
24 February Newcomers
Welcome from 0830 1030 at
The Landing. To register for free
childcare, call (334) 255-3564.
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& More
On 16 Feb join us at for a workshop on:
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Help with
Picerne Military Housing Visit
Filling Out the Form www.ourfamilyforfamiliesfirst.org to get the
application. Deadline is 16 February 2012 for
at the Post Library from 4:30 5:30 pm. Cost is FREE. High School students, and 17 May 2012 for
Additional classes will be offered on 22 Mar, 19 Apr, and 10 May spouses.
AER Scholarship Visit www.aerhq.org to get
the application. Deadline is 1 April 2012.
Commissary Scholarship Visit
imAlone classes are being www.militaryscholar.org for application.
Deadline is 24 February 2012.
offered on the following dates FREE for registered United States Army Warrant Officer
parents and children 10 & older. Association (USAWOA) Scholarship Visit
Class Dates: 26 Jan, 23 Feb, 29 Mar, 26 Apr, 17 May www.usawoa.org for application. *Requires
Where: Youth Center membership
When: 4:30 5:30 Fort Rucker Community Spouse Club
Cost: FREE (FRCSC) Scholarship Visit ftruckercsc.com
Deciding whether or not a child is ready to stay at home is a
for application.
difficult decision for most parents. This class is designed to Thrift Shop Scholarship Visit
prepare children to look after themselves during these times. It http://www.cacfinfo.org/sacf/scholarships.html to
will focus on daily routines, personal safety, code words, fire, get application.
keys, how to handle unexpected visitors, and necessary uses of
household appliances. You must call and pre-register.
Quad-A Scholarship Visit www.quad-a.org to
get application. *Requires membership
Register at Building 5700 Rm 193 Parent Central or Buick Scholarship www.buickachievers.com.
www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil Pat Tillman Military Scholar Visit
Participants must have a valid Child & Youth Services www.pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-military-
registration. Need more Info- Please Call: scholars/apply for application and more
334-255-9812 or 334-255-1867 information
MOAAs Favorite Dos & Donts for
Military Spouse Job Seekers:
Do clean up your Facebook page. 89% of employers use social media.
Dont come in defeated to an interview. Build a relationship with the employer.
Do lots of informational interviews. People hire people they know.
Do demonstrate outcomes. Employers want to see results, not just activity.
Dont worry about paid experience. Highlight your great work paid or not.
Sign up for the MOAA Spouse E-Newsletter to learn more and get the scoop on the next Spouse
Symposium by visiting www.moaa.org and visit the MOAA Spouse Blog.