The document is a weekly family update from USAACE that provides information about upcoming events and training opportunities at Fort Rucker in early July 2011. It discusses details about Freedom Fest celebrations on July 2nd including prohibited items, gate hours, and event maps. It also provides facts about Independence Day and encourages donations to a back-to-school supply drive for military children.

1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
1 July 2011
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 Freedom Fest
2 Did You Know –
Independence Day
Facts
3 Farmer’s Market at the
Commissary
4 Freedom Fest Maps
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2. Page 2 USAACE Family Weekly Update
Upcoming Training: Did you Know?
• 14 July – Key Caller/Treasurer
Training from 0800 – 1130 On July the 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was
Bldg. 5700, Rm 371F. Call to approved by the Continental Congress. Thereafter, the 13
register 9334) 255-9578. colonies embarked on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation.
As you host and attend your 4th of July cookouts/events, take a
• 19 & 21 July -- Home-Buying
Workshop from 1830 – 2000 minute to think about how much you really know about what we
at The Commons, Family are celebrating.
Support facility (Bldg. 8950, 7th The major objection to being ruled by Britain was
Ave). taxation without representation. The colonists had no say
in the decisions of English Parliament.
• 18, 19 & 21 July -- AFTB Level Betsy Ross, according to legend, sewed the first American
III from 0830 – 1430 at Bldg.
5700, Rm 371F. Register by flag in May or June 1776, as commissioned by the
calling (334) 255-2382. Congressional Committee.
Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on
• 20 July -- Communication for 8 July 1776.
Couples from 1130 – 1300. For The Liberty Bell sounded from the tower of Independence
more info call (334) 255-3898. Hall on 8 July 1776 summoning citizens to gather for the
first public reading of the Declaration of Independence by
Upcoming Events: Colonel John Nixon.
• 2 July – Independence Day 14 Jun 1777, the Continental Congress, looking to
Pool Party at SPLASH with live
entertainment from 1000 – promote national pride and unit, adopted the national
1800, live music from 12 N – flag. “Resolved: that the flag of the United States be
1600. thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union
be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a
• 2 July – Freedom Fest with Lt. new constellation.”
Dan Band Both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on
Independence Day, 4 July 1826
• 4 July – Independence Day
Flag Tournament at Silver The 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence did not
Wings Golf Course from 7-9 sign at the same time, nor did they sign on 4 July 1776.
am. Cost is $5 plus cart and The official event occurred on 2 August 1776, when 50
green fees (if applicable). men signed it.
Thomas McKean was the last to sign in January, 1777.
• 5 July – Magic Character In 1941, Congress declared 4th of July a federal legal
Dining from 5-7pm. Kids enjoy
free balloons and a children’s
holiday.
buffet.
• 12 July – Character Dining
featuring Kiddy Karaoke from We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are
5-7pm. created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
• 15 July – Newcomer’s Welcome
at The Landing from 0830 - Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
1030 ~The Declaration of Independence 4 of July, 1776
14 July 2011
Bldg. 5700, Rm 371F
www.housing.army.mil
0800-1130
RSVP – (334) 255-9578

3. USAACE Family Weekly Update Page 3
Freedom Fest Information
For the safety of those supporting and attending the 2011 Freedom Fest, the following items are prohibited at
the Festival Fields during the event:
No pets
No privately purchased/owned fireworks
No glass containers
No weapons
No bicycles, scooters, roller blades or skateboards
No coolers, tote bags or backpacks permitted except for medical and baby care items
*Note: plastic water bottles or Nalgiene-type water bottles are allowed. Water buffalos will be on site.
Signage for prohibited items will be placed at the entrances of all parking areas and select event fields
prior to the event
If you lose or find anything during the Freedom Fest, please report to the DPS Incidence Command
Post on Crusader St. to turn in the item or to claim your missing item.
Gate hours of operation for Freedom Fest – Saturday, 2 July
Faulkner Gate from 4:00 pm – midnight
Newton Gate is closed
Tank Hill Gate is opened from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm for exit only traffic
Normal operating hours at the Enterprise, Daleville, and Ozark Gates
Back to School Brigade – Operation Homefront
From 8 July – 25 July Dollar Tree stores
Nationwide will be collecting back to school
supplies for military children. Be sure to stop by
your local Dollar Tree (Enterprise, Dothan) and
donate school supplies that will benefit Fort
Rucker’s military children.
School supplies of all kinds are available:
Pencils, pencil boxes, backpacks to put supplies
in, pens, folders, erasers, glue sticks, colored
pencils, calculators, and much more!
Farmer’s Market at the Commissary –- 28 Jun – 3July
From Tuesday, 28 Jun – Sunday, 3 July the commissary will be hosting their
Farmer’s Market. Some of the items available during this event include, but are
not limited to:
Tomatoes $.79/lb
Squash $.79/lb
Zucchini $.79/lb
Watermelon (seeded or seedless) $3.99 each Fresh Local
Okra $1.50/lb
Cantaloupes $1.50/lb
Produce
Stop by your local commissary today to take advantage of these great deals from our local farmers!

4. Page 4 USAACE Family Weekly Update
Freedom Fest Maps