USAACE Weekly Family Update I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE 1 ACS Feb Calendar of Events 2 Did You Know? Army Career Assistance Program (ACAP) 3 The Fairy Godmother Project 27 January 2012 USAACE FRSA, Bldg. 8950, 7 th Avenue, Fort Rucker, Al 36362 (334) 255-0960 or [email protected]Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end. ~Author Unknown Visit us at www.facebook.com/fortruckerfamily Family Readiness Training 6 February 2012 from 0800 – 1230 Bldg 5700, Rm 284 – Call (334) 255-9578 to register
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USAACE Weekly Family Update
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 1 ACS Feb Calendar of
Events 2 Did You Know? Army
Career Assistance Program (ACAP)
3 The Fairy Godmother
Project
27 January 2012
USAACE FRSA, Bldg. 8950, 7 t h Avenue, Fort Rucker , Al 36362 (334) 255-0960 or ruck. [email protected] l
Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all
sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and
all fear of an end. ~Author Unknown
Visit us at www.facebook.com/fortruckerfamily
Family Readiness Training 6 February 2012 from 0800 – 1230
Bldg 5700, Rm 284 – Call (334) 255-9578 to register
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“Saying goodbye to a loved one leaving for war is a gut-wrenching proposition. But for those of us left behind, their deployment marks the beginning of our battle. And yet, it is possible to find God’s peace in the midst of fear and conquer the terror that lurks in the darkness of doubt. In Fighting Fear: Winning the War at Home, parents, spouses and siblings recount their personal journey as God goes before His people during times of spiritual, physical and military warfare. Learn the secret to living a peace-filled life when a loved one leaves for battle. Fight fear; win the war at home.
Upcoming Training/Workshops
• 31 January – Stress Management
Workshop at Early Childhood Activity Center (Bldg. 3705) on Dean St. from 9-11. To register call (334) 255-3898.
• 13 & 14 February -- AFTB Level I Training from 0830 – 1430 at The Commons (Bldg. 8950). To register call (334) 255-2382
• 14 February – EFMP
Information and Support Group from 0900 – 1000 at The Commons (Bldg. 8950). Topic is “EFMP Respite Care.” To register, call (334) 255-9277.
• 22 February – Blended Family
Workshop from 9-11:30 am at the Early Childhood Activity Center. To register, call (334) 255-9641
• 21 & 28 February – Anger
Management Workshop from 9-11am at the Early Childhood Activity Center (Bldg. 3705 off Dean St). To register, call (334) 255-3898/9641.
• 24 February – Newcomer’s
Welcome from 0830 – 1030 at The Landing. To register for free childcare, call (334) 255-3564.
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Did you Know? All Soldiers planning to separate from the Army are now required to begin their transition process at least a year before leaving (EXORD signed 29 Dec 2011). This is an effort by the Army to beef up transition assistance. These efforts include the following services:
• Call Center -- 1-800-325-4715 for transition advice, 24/7 • A new virtual ACAP Center • Department of Labor employment workshop • Resume-writing assistance • Veterans Affairs Benefits Workshop
Transition assistance is also available to spouses of transitioning active duty Soldiers and DA civilians who are retiring or subject to RIF or BRAC. One of the benefits ACAP provides is employment assistance. ACAP On-Line supports your research and job search to include job listings, and Job Fairs. Visit ACAP On-Line today to get your Transition Guide and learn about transition benefits and services www.hrc.army.mil/active/tagd/acap
FREE Devotional for Military Families – Kindle edition
Webinar Issues Facing Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
8 February at 6pm (PST) Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Naseef
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• Picerne Military Housing – Visit www.ourfamilyforfamiliesfirst.org to get the application. Deadline is 16 February 2012 for High School students, and 17 May 2012 for spouses.
• AER Scholarship – Visit www.aerhq.org to get the application. Deadline is 1 April 2012.
• Commissary Scholarship – Visit www.militaryscholar.org for application. Deadline is 24 February 2012.
• United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA) Scholarship – Visit www.usawoa.org for application. *Requires membership
• Fort Rucker Community Spouse Club (FRCSC) Scholarship – Visit ftruckercsc.com for application.
• Thrift Shop Scholarship – Visit http://www.cacfinfo.org/sacf/scholarships.html to get application.
• Quad-A Scholarship – Visit www.quad-a.org to get application. *Requires membership
• Buick Scholarship – www.buickachievers.com.
The 2012 Military Pay chart is available online at
