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Thank you for visiting the Fort Rucker homepage. Please browse our website and get to know more about the Army's best kept secret. We are engaged in many initiatives that make our community one that is not only Army Strong, but Army Family Strong.

Since signing the Army Family Covenant here Oct. 24, 2007, the Fort Rucker command has rededicated itself to building areas that mean the most to families, enhancing their strength and resilience.

We take great pride in the Army Aviation Warfighting Center. It's an excellent place to live and work, and we've received our fair share of Installation of Excellence awards.

There's a good deal of old-fashioned Southern hospitality on post as well as in the friendly neighboring communities. Whether you come for a visit or an assignment, be sure to take advantage of the many activities and services available here. Enjoy your stay.

 

Noteworthy

N1H1 Flu Information

Although no N1H1 flu cases have been reported in the Fort Rucker community, and there is no reason for concern at this time, Fort Rucker officials ask that all Soldiers, Family members, civilian and contract employees take time to educate themselves on how to prevent the spread of a flu virus by following these simple tips from the Center for Disease Control:

• Washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flue.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
• Practice other good health habits by getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, managing your stress, drinking plenty of fluids, and eating nutritious foods.

For more information on how to protect yourself and your Family, visit the Ready Army section of the Fort Rucker web site. For additional information, visit:

• CDC web site, go to the Pandemic link
• Army Surgeon General Blog, Swine Flu Update
• Army Medicine Web Site

Fort Rucker officials continue to monitor the situation and will release any pertinent information as it becomes available.

Prepared Kids Competition: Tomorrow’s Leaders Preparing Today!

To celebrate Month of the Military Child, Ready Army is launching the Prepared Kids Competition! Prepared Kids recognizes the strength, spirit and creativity of Army children and teens, and invites them to share their ideas for preparing for emergencies.

This year’s Ready Army Prepared Kids Competition theme is: Prepare Strong! Preparedness messaging can be fun for children and an effective way to engage the whole family or classroom. More

NCO VISION

Today’s NCO is an innovative, competent and professional enlisted leader grounded in heritage, values and tradition. Today’s NCO embodies the Warrior Ethos, champions continuous learning and is capable of leading, training and motivating diverse teams. Today’s NCO is an adaptive leader who is proficient in joint and combined expeditionary warfare; continuous-simultaneous full-spectrum operations; and is culturally astute and resilient to uncertain and ambiguous environments.

Today’s NCO must lead by example, train from experience, maintain and enforce standards, take care of Soldiers and adapt to a changing world.

Today’s NCOs are accomplished military professionals who have combined civilian and military educational opportunities to become the Army’s preeminent body of leadership. NCOs are known as the "backbone of the American Army" and are the standard keepers for the military - training, leading, coaching and mentoring Soldiers. They are an invaluable and essential part of the Army.

Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a private nonprofit organization incorporated in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff. AER's sole mission is to help soldiers and their dependents.

AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own". AER provides commanders a valuable asset in accomplishing their basic command responsibility for the morale and welfare of soldiers.

AER funds are made available to commanders having AER Sections to provide emergency financial assistance to soldiers - active & retired - and their dependents when there is a valid need.

AER funds made available to commanders are not limited and are constrained only by the requirement of valid need.

For these reasons, the AER assistance program is conducted within the Army structure by major commanders and their installation/organization commanders through AER sections and other related organizations.

Visit the AER Website for more information.

TRICARE Online

TRICARE Online is a secure Web portal designed to increase access to care for authorized TRICARE beneficiaries and increase access to information for designated TRICARE physicians and support staff.

» Driving with cell phones

Drivers traveling on Fort Rucker must pull vehicles over or use a hands-free device when talking on cell phones.

» Channel 6

For local features, emergency preparedness tips, severe weather updates and pertinent safety information, watch Channel 6, your command information news channel.

» Installation Watch

Observe and report unusual or suspicious activity or suspected surveillance to 334-255-2222 .

» ID Cards by Appointment

Fort Rucker’s Identification Card Section, AG/MPD now offers individuals ID cards by appointment. Walk-ins are still served on a first come first served basis. For an appointment call: 255-2182 or 255-2437.

» DIMHRS

Army introduces Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System More | Video

» FR Army Family Covenant

Fort Rucker Army Family Covenant Message More | Video