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Conference gives voice to Families
Oct 18, 2012
Delegates from all aspects of military life gathered Oct. 10 and 11 at Wings Chapel on Andrews Avenue to discuss how to improve Army programs through the Army Family Action Plan Conference.
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Expo educates children, adults
Oct 18, 2012
The future of energy use and fuel consumption is ever changing, and Fort Rucker aims to be at the forefront when it comes to implementing and educating people on the installation on going green.
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Flu vaccination limited now, broadens later
Oct 18, 2012
Influenza season is upon Fort Rucker but Lyster Army Health Clinic is currently offering the vaccine to active-duty personnel and children less than 3 years old only, but encourages everyone to remain vigilant about getting the vaccine.
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NBA ref, former undercover cop speaks to Soldiers
Oct 18, 2012
NBA referee and former undercover policeman Bob Delaney will visit Fort Rucker Oct. 23-24 to speak to Soldiers, spouses and civilians about post traumatic stress.
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Legal office advises on deer strikes, claims
Oct 18, 2012
It's almost that time of year again when the deer are running amuck and doing seemingly idiotic things like jumping in front of cars as they travel to and fro.
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Creepy critters not just for Halloween
Oct 18, 2012
October brings with it the fun and frights of Halloween, but the cooler weather can also bring out real-life creepy critters that people might encounter in the wilderness.
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USAARL celebrates 50 years of excellence, innovation
Oct 18, 2012
Soldiers and senior leaders of Fort Rucker came together at the Neel Aeromedical Science Center to celebrate the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory's 50th anniversary, and pay tribute to its buildings namesake, Maj. Gen. Spurgeon Neel.
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Aviation spouses soar, earn wings
Oct 18, 2012
Fifty-nine women and one man earned their Aviator wings Oct. 12 after successfully completing Aviation Spouse Day on Fort Rucker.
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Firefighters educate children during Fire Prevention Week
Oct 18, 2012
Fort Rucker fire prevention officials along with the Fort Rucker Fire Department educated the installation on the importance of fire safety during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-13.
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Post events offer fun, fitness, frights
Oct 18, 2012
Halloween gives people plenty to be scared of during the holiday, but people on Fort Rucker shouldn't be afraid to attend events on the installation that offer fun, food, fitness and frights.
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Mobile Battleship blasts Fort Rucker Fliers out of sky
Oct 18, 2012
Fair weather greeted the Fort Rucker Fliers as they took the field Oct. 13 against Mobile Battleship in a friendly yet competitive game of rugby.
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Families welcome Soldiers home
Oct 15, 2012
Thirteen Soldiers from the 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group returned to Family and friends at Fort Rucker after an eight-month deployment in Afghanistan during a ceremony at the Spiritual Life Center Oct. 8.
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New facility improves Soldiers' quality of life
Oct 15, 2012
The Army focuses on improving the quality of life for Soldiers and their families, and Fort Rucker, Ala., wants to make sure that single Soldiers aren't excluded when it comes to quality-of-life improvements.
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Retiree Appreciation Day offers health fair, dinner
Oct 15, 2012
Fort Rucker invites retirees and their Families from across the Wiregrass to attend the 38th annual Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 26.
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Aviation grad follows parents' flight path
Oct 15, 2012
Anticipation filled the air as almost 50 Aviators came together at the post theater during the Initial Entry Rotary Wing Aviator Course graduation ceremony to be pinned with their wings, with one graduate continuing a Family tradition in Army Aviation.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month kicks off with Purple Friday
Oct 15, 2012
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and people from around post showed their support by donning purple and participating in the kickoff event at Bldg. 5700 Oct. 5.
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Holiday brings spooky events, Family activities
Oct 15, 2012
The spookiest time of year is on the way and Fort Rucker has scheduled events and festivities for the community to enjoy.
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Expo puts assistive technologies on display
Oct 15, 2012
The Exceptional Family Member Program teamed up with the Equal Opportunity Office to bring back the Assistive Technology Expo to Fort Rucker that features the latest technology to help disabled active-duty military members, Families and the civilian workforce.
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Local rider places in national horsemanship finals competition
Oct 15, 2012
Fort Rucker gets plenty of recognition when it comes to excellence in Aviation, but one of the installation's own brought national recognition to an arena the post isn't well known for -- horsemanship.
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Fort Rucker Fliers rugby team poised for comeback
Oct 15, 2012
There are numerous sports teams on Fort Rucker for everyone to enjoy, but the developing Rugby Fliers, a rugby team that was at its peak in the 1990s, is making a comeback.
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Energy Expo seeks to help save people, post money
Oct 9, 2012
This year's Energy Expo at Fort Rucker, Ala., returns for a second time to educate people on ways to be more energy efficient, not only on post, but in their daily lives.
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Post stands up to suicide
Oct 4, 2012
More than 3,000 Fort Rucker Soldiers ran along a 3-mile route lined with 232 pairs of combat boots that represented comrades in arms who took their own lives in the past year during the post's suicide prevention stand down Sept. 27.
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Lyster continues tradition of excellence
Oct 4, 2012
Fort Rucker is well known for its excellence in Army Aviation, but that excellence extends far beyond the airfield.
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Fort Rucker seeks to reduce fossil-fuel consumption
Oct 4, 2012
Fort Rucker is looking to minimize its fossil-fuel consumption by testing three electric utility side-by-side all-terrain vehicles to cut spending.
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ACAP part of the road to success
Oct 4, 2012
I've noticed that many people in the military seem to have a built-in sense of direction. Not only can they find their way to any location, but after they have been somewhere once, they can easily find their way to the same location again.
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Army-wide barracks program improves Soldier quality of life
Oct 4, 2012
A new Army-wide program has been set in place that changes the way barracks are run on installations, and Fort Rucker garrison leadership said it will improve the quality of life for Soldiers that reside in unaccompanied housing.
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Family fun takes center stage
Oct 4, 2012
More than 4,500 people attended Fort Rucker's 10th annual Oktoberfest that featured vendors, live music, children's activities and food Oct. 28.
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Run celebrates heritage
Oct 4, 2012
The Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Facility hosted its annual "Gate-to-Gate" run Sept. 29 to celebrate the Army's cultural diversity as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Fall hunt aims to help wounded warriors
Oct 4, 2012
Always looking for ways to honor and help the Soldiers and Families of the Army, Fort Rucker is doing its part to make sure that wounded warriors are taken care of when it comes to outdoor recreation.
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Governor visits Fort Rucker
Sep 27, 2012
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley visited Fort Rucker Sept. 20 and toured the various airfields and training facilities on the installation to experience the home of Army Aviation firsthand.
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Post improves parking by reducing reserved spots
Sep 27, 2012
Fort Rucker is making changes to free up more parking spots at the most frequented facilities on post.
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Fort Rucker community honors POWs, MIAs during ceremony
Sep 27, 2012
Fog and a sprinkle of rain set a somber scene at the post's Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony in Veterans Park Sept. 21.
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OSJA offers tips on child adoption in Alabama
Sep 27, 2012
Did you know that in 2011 there were 1,296 children in Alabama waiting for an adoptive home? Did you know that you can go online and view pictures of these children?
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Cleanup aims for 'spick-and-span' post
Sep 27, 2012
The fall cleanup, scheduled for the first week of October, is one way that Soldiers, Families and workers can help keep Fort Rucker looking spick and span.
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Aviation seminar honors past, anticipates future
Sep 27, 2012
Participants in the second Aviation History seminar session picked the brains of past and present Soldiers and Aviators to understand the possible future path the Army and the Aviation Branch might be taking.
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Picerne, AAFES create model home
Sep 27, 2012
The Picerne model home decorated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Services portrays a realistic home setting, from a pantry full of groceries to an iron with its cord dangling from an ironing board, as a way to show off homes and merchandise for potential residents of Fort Rucker.
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USAARL celebrates 50 years of Army medical research
Sep 27, 2012
The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory is scheduled to celebrate 50 years of science Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fort Rucker.
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Events heighten awareness of domestic violence
Sep 27, 2012
The Fort Rucker Family Advocacy Program seeks to bring awareness of domestic violence prevention efforts to the post community with events and activities for couples and Families.
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Learning, fun highlight Boy Scout Camporee
Sep 27, 2012
For some, weekends are a time to catch up on sleep or relax in front of the TV, but for members of the Boy Scouts of America, it was a time for life lessons and survival skills.
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German Armed Forces proficiency badge competition returns for fall
Sep 27, 2012
Soldiers can compete and show their dexterity by participating in the training and testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Oct. 1 to Nov. 2.
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Tourney provides friendly competition, learning experience
Sep 27, 2012
The Silver Wings Golf Course provided nearly 100 patrons the opportunity to put their golf skills to the test and learn from professionals in the sport during a tournament Sept. 21-23.
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164th TAOG Soldiers deploy
Sep 20, 2012
Families and friends came together at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum to say their farewells to about a dozen Soldiers of the 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group who deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait Sept. 15 to provide additional airfield oversight for an earlier deployed unit, according to Lt. Col. Terry Meyer, rear detachment commander for the 164th TAOG.
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Run, CG highlight suicide prevention event
Sep 20, 2012
The Army will conduct a suicide prevention stand down worldwide Sept. 27 to focus on promoting good health, teammate involvement, risk reduction and resilience training.
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Combined Federal Campaign aims to raise $1.15 million
Sep 20, 2012
The Heart of Alabama Combined Federal Campaign kicked off its fundraising efforts Sept. 17 with an event at the Landing that showcased the different organizations that people can donate to.
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Tailgate event educates Soldiers on benefits
Sep 20, 2012
The Army Education Center strives to help Soldiers achieve life-long learning goals and take things to the next level with its Fall College Tailgate, designed to bring Soldiers and Families face-to-face with the college representatives that can help them in their quests for higher learning.
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Hispanic Heritage Month post event entertains, informs
Sep 20, 2012
The United States is made up of a vast number of cultures and has a mix of people from all areas of the globe, and Fort Rucker is no different when it comes to the diversity that makes up the nation.
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Oktoberfest offers entertainment, games, camaraderie
Sep 20, 2012
Oktoberfest, the traditional German cultural festival, will take place Sept. 28 at the festival fields at 4:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
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Spouse earns 2nd place in Armywide art contest
Sep 20, 2012
Over 500 people competed in the worldwide Army Arts and Crafts contest hosted by the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and one of Fort Rucker's own placed in the competition.
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Gate-to-Gate run celebrates Hispanic heritage, culture
Sep 20, 2012
The Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host the Hispanic Heritage Gate to Gate run Sept. 29 from 9-11 a.m. to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of American citizens of Hispanic ancestry, according to Kristi Fink, fitness programs manager for Fortenberry-Colton Physical Fitness Facility.
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ATV trail ride offers unique Family experience
Sep 20, 2012
Above and beyond the many recreational activities that are available on Fort Rucker from fishing and swimming at Lake Tholocco, to runs and fitness training at the fitness facilities -- outdoor recreation is offering a unique experience for Soldiers and Families to participate in.
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Events raise suicide awareness
Sep 13, 2012
Army Substance Abuse Program's campaign to celebrate life kicked off with two tournaments that brought organizations from across post together to raise suicide awareness in the Army last week.
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CAC briefs USAACE staff, faculty on Doctrine 2015
Sep 13, 2012
Fewer, faster, shorter, clearer and more accessible. While most people associated with the Army wouldn't associate those terms with the service's doctrine publications, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command is looking to change that with its Doctrine 2015 program.
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Music Under the Alabama Stars returns for fall concert
Sep 13, 2012
Temperatures are cooling down and the 98th Army "Silver Wings" Band is taking advantage of the cooler climate to bring back the Music Under the Alabama Stars concert series to Howze Field Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m.
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Heart of Alabama CFC kicks off at Rucker
Sep 13, 2012
Despite tough economic times throughout the country, the Heart of Alabama Combined Federal Campaign set an aggressive goal for its 2012 fundraising campaign that kicks off Sept. 17 on Fort Rucker.
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Prescription Take-Back Day offers easy meds disposal
Sep 13, 2012
The problem of prescription medication addiction is sweeping the nation, and Fort Rucker is supporting the campaign to help reduce abuse in the area by holding a Drug Take-Back Day Sept. 29.
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Fort Rucker Primary School open house educates parents
Sep 13, 2012
The first days of school can be difficult for some Families, but the Fort Rucker Primary School makes it easier for parents by educating them on what a typical day for their child is like.
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Students learn importance of 'everyday heroes'
Sep 13, 2012
The gymnasium at Fort Rucker Primary School was filled with students and staff wearing red, white and blue to celebrate Hero Day on Sept. 11.
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Girls Night Out: 'From big to small, they had it all'
Sep 13, 2012
With more than 300 women and 40 vendors turning out for Girls Night Out Sept. 7, attendees and organizers alike deemed the event a success, including one who claimed, "from big to small, they had it all!"
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Golf tourney provides unique experience
Sep 13, 2012
The Silver Wings Golf Course has many tournaments throughout the year, but the 2012 Pro-Am Tournament gives amateur golfers a unique opportunity to compare their skills to professionals in a competitive setting Sept 21-23.
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Fort Rucker events celebrate life
Sep 6, 2012
As suicide rates in the Army continue at high levels, the post offers events that celebrate life, educate and build camaraderie during Suicide Prevention Month in September.
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Be heard: AFAP solicits issues from community
Sep 6, 2012
Sometimes people need a soapbox to stand on to get their issues heard, and the Army Family Action Plan gives people on Fort Rucker a platform to stand on to do just that.
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JAG: 13 tips when going to a car dealership
Sep 6, 2012
You see a car dealership's commercial on TV. It has "Old Glory" waving in the sky, images of Soldiers deployed in the background and the salesperson in the commercial proclaims that the dealership salutes the troops. And you think to yourself, "I'll go there to buy a car!"
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AAFES puts profits back into community
Sep 6, 2012
Many people on Fort Rucker are familiar with the benefits of shopping at the post exchange, but most may not be aware that what they purchase helps pay for services and facilities on the installation.
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ACS, chapel offer Financial Peace University
Sep 6, 2012
Army Community Service and the Fort Rucker Installation Chaplains Office present Financial Peace University Tuesdays from Sept. 11 through Dec. 4 from 5:30-8 p.m. to help Soldiers, Families and Department of Defense civilians beat debt and build a more stable future.
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Fort Rucker events celebrate heritage, culture
Sep 6, 2012
The Army considers its diversity as a strength, and Fort Rucker will celebrate the diversity that the Hispanic culture brings to the armed forces by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Sept.15 to Oct. 15.
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Picerne celebrates passing of summer during Ice Cream Social
Sep 6, 2012
Picerne Military Housing hosts a free Ice Cream Social Sept. 12 to celebrate the passing of summer from 2-4 p.m. at the Bowden Terrace community center.
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Warrior Adventure Quest seeks to recondition Soldiers
Sep 6, 2012
Recovering from a deployment can be difficult for many Soldiers. That's why Installation Management Command developed a program of high-intensity activities to help bring Soldiers back to a stateside state of mind.
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Bragging rights on line at fishing tourney
Sep 6, 2012
Fort Rucker's outdoor recreation will hold its 2-man Buddy Bass Tournament to give people a chance to win cash and bragging rights.
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SMA Chandler visits Fort Rucker
Aug 30, 2012
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III visited Fort Rucker Aug. 22-23 to see the different training that goes on at the installation, as well as speak with Soldiers and Families about bringing professionalism back to the Army.
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USAACE welcomes new deputy
Aug 30, 2012
The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence welcomed a new deputy commander to the installation and said farewell to a familiar face during a ceremony Aug. 24.
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Job Fair attracts skill-set seekers, job hopefuls
Aug 30, 2012
Fort Rucker's ninth annual Area Job Fair Aug. 22 drew nearly 2,000 job-seekers, a total of 40 employers, and resulted in one on-the-spot hire, 1,582 interviews and more than 350 potential hires.
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Child find campaign helps military Families
Aug 30, 2012
Military Families come from all walks of life, and the Exceptional Family Member Program is reaching out into the community with a campaign to find and help Families with special needs.
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Lyster Health Clinic prepares for construction
Aug 30, 2012
The main entrance to Lyster Army Health Clinic will not be accessible after September 1 as a result of construction to install a revolving door, but several alternate entrances to the building will open for staff and patients.
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BOSS program offers recreation, volunteer opportunities
Aug 30, 2012
Being a single Soldier at a new duty station in an unfamiliar region can be intimidating, but the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program on Fort Rucker provides events and trips for Soldiers to get involved.
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Fort Rucker celebrates Women's Equality
Aug 30, 2012
The Fort Rucker community gathered to recognize the struggles of suffrage and to educate themselves on women's issues as Women's Equality Day was celebrated Aug. 23 with a small booth fair in Bldg. 5700.
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New equipment helps wounded warriors hunt
Aug 30, 2012
With deer hunting season around the corner, Fort Rucker Outdoor Recreation is making sure that everyone, including wounded warriors, has the opportunity to enjoy its almost 50,000 acres of hunting grounds.
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Post ready for future hurricane response
Aug 28, 2012
To ensure the safety and protection of personnel and equipment Fort Rucker took some necessary precautions to prepare for a potential direct hit by Hurricane Isaac. Although the path of the storm shifted away from the Wiregrass, Fort Rucker was ready.
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Hurricane season arrives, requires preparation
Aug 27, 2012
With Tropical Storm Isaac bearing down on the Gulf Coast, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently increasing its estimate of named storms and hurricanes for 2012, military families near the Gulf Coast or the Eastern Seaboard should assess how vulnerable they are, and review their emergency plans to ensure they weather the season safely.
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Tropical Storm Isaac sets sights on gulf shore -- impact on Fort Rucker expected
Aug 24, 2012
(Editor's note: This is an update and localization of an article originally appearing on www.army.mil in June. It contains useful information as Tropical Storm Isaac apparently has its sights set on the gulf shore early next week.)
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Post remembers Aviator
Aug 23, 2012
Soldiers, friends and Family members came together at the Main Post Chapel Aug. 17 to pay respect to and honor a fallen Aviator.
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Unauthorized handicap parking use rising
Aug 23, 2012
While handicap parking spaces on post are by design appealing places to park, the people of Fort Rucker are reminded that the spaces are only for the use of those with legitimate handicaps.
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Soldiers volunteer to train Civil Air Patrol cadets
Aug 23, 2012
Cadets of nearly every age from the Dothan and Montgomery Civil Air Patrol squadrons met Aug. 17 at Fort Rucker Range Area 16 to participate in a land navigation course with Soldiers from Fort Rucker to learn how to properly traverse the landscape.
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Auto skills center offers free safety inspections
Aug 23, 2012
With Labor Day fast approaching, the Fort Rucker Automotive Skills Center wants to help people stay by offering free holiday vehicle inspections.
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Fort Rucker Cub Scouts pack seeks new members
Aug 23, 2012
There is no shortage of activities for boys to be involved in on Fort Rucker, from youth sports to the EDGE! program, but Cub Scouts gives them an opportunity be a part of something that will grow with them as they get older, according to the post's Pack 50 Cubmaster.
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Local AAFES gets new general manager
Aug 23, 2012
One of Fort Rucker's newest residents is ready to make an impact on quality of life here as the exchange's new general manager.
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Girls Night Out event offers fun, camaraderie
Aug 23, 2012
The Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation invites women to enjoy a Girls Night Out Sept. 7 at the ballroom in The Landing. No men or children are permitted at the ladies event that features dancing, browsing and entertainment.
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Schools use technology tools to boost learning
Aug 23, 2012
Schools across the country are embracing digital learning, and the teachers at Fort Rucker Elementary school are using technology as a tool to support 21st century learning, expand communication and enable students to think more critically.
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Signups begin in Sept. for fitness Boot Camp
Aug 23, 2012
Beach season is coming to an end, but that's no reason for people hang up the towel when it comes to working out.
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Fort Rucker hunting regulations change
Aug 23, 2012
Hunting is a popular activity in this area, and with deer season around the corner, Fort Rucker hunters need to be up to date on changes that will affect them this year.
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Mangum assumes command of USAACE
Aug 16, 2012
As rain fell on the Soldiers standing in formation, cannons fired and the reviewing party trooped the line, Fort Rucker welcomed a new commanding general to the installation.
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MUTAS concert series returns Aug. 24
Aug 16, 2012
The Music Under the Alabama Stars concert series returns to Fort Rucker Aug. 24 as the 98th Army "Silver Wings" Band prepares to provide entertainment with a variety of sounds.
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Fort Rucker celebrates Women's Equality Day
Aug 16, 2012
Fort Rucker's Women's Equality Day celebration seeks to display the achievements of women and to educate people on how to make their voices heard at the polls.
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Mangum meets with LCT
Aug 16, 2012
The new commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker met the Leading Change Team Aug. 6 to discuss the team's future and show its relevance to the success of the post and the Aviation Branch.
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FCC program offers jobs, safe child care
Aug 16, 2012
The Family Child Care program on Fort Rucker is looking for providers to welcome children into their homes, offering safe child care services as well as employment for Family members.
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Suicide prevention events celebrate life
Aug 16, 2012
Fort Rucker, Ala., aims to celebrate life during Suicide Prevention Month in September with actives to help Soldiers and families beat depression.
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Whooping cough: Officials warn of old enemy's return
Aug 16, 2012
Pertussis, also commonly known as whooping cough, used to be considered a disease of the past, but over the last 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in the incidence of this disease.
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Misfits win softball post championship
Aug 16, 2012
Fort Rucker got a break from the rain as the sun peaked through the clouds to provide ideal weather for the Fort Rucker Intramural Softball Post Championship Game Aug. 9.
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Retiree reaches swimming milestone
Aug 16, 2012
Fort Rucker offers many ways for people to stay fit, from rock climbing at Fortenberry-Colton Physical Fitness Facility to racquetball at the Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Facility, but the installation also rewards and recognizes those that reach various milestones in their regimens.
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Crutchfield reflects on time as USAACE CG
Aug 9, 2012
Maj. Gen. Anthony G. Crutchfield will hand over the reins as commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker to Maj. Gen. Kevin W. Mangum during a change of command ceremony Aug. 10. Crutchfield sat down Aug. 6 with Lisa Eichhorn, Fort Rucker Public Affairs Officer, to reflect on his time as USAACE and Fort Rucker CG.
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Food drive helps Soldiers, Families
Aug 9, 2012
The Feds Feed Families Food Drive is a nation-wide campaign to help Soldiers and their Families through tough times, and Fort Rucker is doing its part to help.