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Community news notes (12 nov 2010)
1. 12 NOVEMBER 2010
ISSUE 41
United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence
Ft. Rucker, Al 36362
Upcoming Events
25 November —
Thanksgiving Day
2 Dec — Fort Rucker
Christmas Tree Lighting
4 Dec — Brunch with
Santa
“Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we
know where we can find information on it.” ~ Samuel Johnson
Inside this issue
History of Veteran’s
Day
2
10K/5K & 1 mile
Turkey Trot
3
Thanksgiving Worship
Service
4
Kids News & Notes 5
Veteran’s Appreciation
Gun Sale — PX
6
Rucker Numbers 7
Activities for Military
Family Month
8
Fort Rucker
Community
News & Notes
2. Page 2
Military Family & Life
Consultant (MFLC)
Provide short term, situational,
problem-solving counseling
services to Service Members and
their Families.
All counselors are Masters or
Ph.D. Level Licensed Clinical
Counselors
Services are confidential
and private
Counselors will meet you at the
park, in restaurants, in their
office, etc. (they can not meet at
your home)
Child & Youth Behavioral
Counselors (CYB-MFLC) are
also available for children , youth
and Families.
To speak with a counselor, call:
CYB-MFLC 334-369-8910 or
MFLC 334-405-0353
Have your
own
Business?
All individuals operating a
personal business must be
registered with the
Commercial Solicitation
Officer at Fort Rucker.
Examples of Home Based
(personal) businesses:
Mary Kay
Pampered Chef
Tupperware
Scentsy
Avon
Tutoring
Jewelry
Tastefully Simple
Photography
To register, see Mr. Billy
McGhee, Commercial
Solicitation Officer, Bldg.
5700, Rm 310 or call
(334) 255-3802 for more
information.
History of Veteran’s Day
1918 -- World War I, then normally referred to simply as The Great War (no one
could imagine any war being greater!), ended with the implementation of an
armistice [temporary cessation of hostilities-in this case until the final peace
treaty, the infamous Treaty of Versailles, was signed in 1919] between the Allies
and Germany at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of November, 1918.
1919-- November 11: President Wilson proclaims the first Armistice Day with
the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of armistice Day will be
filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with
gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the
opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of
the nations." The original concept for the celebration was for the suspension of business for a
two minute period beginning at 11 A.M., with the day also marked by parades and public
meetings.
1920-- On the second anniversary of the armistice, France and the United Kingdom hold
ceremonies honoring their unknown dead from the war. In America, at the suggestion of church
groups, President Wilson names the Sunday nearest Armistice Day Sunday, on which should be
held services in the interest of international peace.
1921-- Congress passes legislation approving the establishment of a Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. November 11 is chosen for the date of the ceremony.
According on October 20, Congress declares November 11, 1921 a legal Federal holiday to
honor all those who participated in the war. The ceremony was conducted with great success.
1926 -- Congress adopts a resolution directing the President to issue an annual proclamation
calling on the observance of Armistice Day. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, most states
establish November 11 as a legal holiday and at the Federal level, an annual proclamation is
issued by the President.
1938 -- Congress passes legislation on May 13 making November 11 a legal Federal holiday,
Armistice Day. The United States has no 'actual' national holidays because the states retain the
right to designate their own holidays. The Federal government can in fact only designate holi-
days for Federal employees and for the District of Columbia. But in practice the states almost
always follow the Federal lead in designation of holidays.
1941- 1945, 1950- 1953 -- World War II and the Korean War create millions of additional war
veterans in addition to those of the First World War already honored by Armistice Day.
1954 -- On June 1, President Eisenhower signs legislation changing the name of the legal holiday
from Armistice Day to Veteran's Day.
1968-- Congress passes the Monday Holiday Law which established the fourth Monday in
October as the new date for the observance of Veteran's Day. The law is to take effect in 1971.
1971-1975 -- The Federal observance of Veterans Day is held on the fourth Monday of October.
Initially all states follow suit except Mississippi and South Dakota. Other states changed their
observances back to November 11 as follows: 1972- Louisiana and Wisconsin; 1974- Kentucky,
Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, South Carolina, West Virginia; 1975- California, Flor-
ida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma,
Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming
1975-- Legislation passed to return the Federal observance of Veteran's Day to November 11,
based on popular support throughout the nation. Since the change to the fourth Monday in
October, 46 states had either continued to commemorate November 11 or had reverted back to
the original date based on popular sentiment. The law was to take effect in 1978.
1978 -- Veteran's Day observance reverts to November 11.
(Information taken from www.history.army.mil/html/reference/holidays/vetsday.vetshist.html)
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The Army Community Service
Mobilization/Deployment Program
will be conducting
This training will cover: Phone Tree Operations, Key Caller
Responsibilities, Treasurer Roles and Responsibilities and much
more.
Class will be limited to twenty (20) participants.
Please call for reservations and further information at
255-9578 or 255-3161.
SOLDIER SERVICE CENTER, BLDG. 5700, Room 371F
Thursday, 18 November2010
0800-1230
Commissary News
Open 11 November
Open Monday, prior to 22 Nov from
0900—1900
Closed 25 Nov, reopen Friday, 26 Nov.
Get your special order items for the Holidays
in early.
Christmas products now available —
cookies, gift packs, etc.
Thanksgiving
Worship Service
2 3 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 0
1 1 0 0 – 1 2 0 0
C H A P E L O F W I N G S
B L D G 1 0 9
Immediately following the service, a light lunch
will be served in the Fellowship Hall
Chaplain (COL) Stephen L. Cook
Garrison Chaplain
USAACE – Fort Rucker
For more information, call 255-1177/2989
Message
Little Black Dress Night
20 November
8pm—Midnight
The Landing Zone
Enjoy door prizes, drink specials, a complimentary
dessert bar with a chocolate fountain.
Live performance by Wiser than Fools.
Cover charge: $5.00
For more info, call (334) 598-8025
Let us remember that, as much has been given
us, much will be expected from us, and that true
homage comes from the heart as well as from
the lips, and shows itself in deeds.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
5. Kids
News & Notes
Scholarships
Picerne Military Housing —
www.OurFamilyForFamiliesFirst.org is now
available on their website. You do not have to live
on post to apply to this scholarship. Spouse
scholarships are also available.
Quad A Scholarship is now available. To request
an application visit www.http://www.quad-a.org.
Horatio Alger Association —must demonstrate
critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross
income per family). Visit www.horatioalger.org for
more information.
Sam Walton Community — To complete
application visit www.act.org/walmart/community.
6. Page 6
United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence
Ft. Rucker, Al 36362
If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter or
have any comments, suggestions, please don’t
hesitate to contact Deborrah Cisneros (information
below).
Deborrah Cisneros, USAACE FRSA
Bldg. 8950, 7th Avenue
Ft. Rucker, Al 36362
(334) 255-0960
Ruck.frgap@conus.army.mil
Veteran’s
Appreciation
Gun Show
12—14 November
0900—2000
Come out and enjoy the major deals! Choose
from a wide selection of firearms and ammuni-
tion in the Four Season Garden Center.
*Disclaimer: The legal age to bear arms is 21.
Visit www.ftruckermwr.com
7. Rucker Numbers
ID Card (334) 255-2437
ITR (334) 255-2997/3031
Lending Closet (334) 255-3161
Lyster Army Health Clinic (LAHC) — Appt. line (334) 255-7000
Main Post Exchange (PX) (334) 503-9044
Military Family & Life Consultant (MFLC) (334) 405-0353
Military One Source (MOS) 1-800-342-9647
Military Police (MPs) (334) 255-2222
E-911 (non-emergency) (334) 255-0248
New Parent Support Program (334) 255-3359
Outdoor Recreation (334) 255-4305
Physical Fitness Center (PFC) (334) 255-2672
Relocation Readiness (334) 255-3735
Shoppette (Main) (334) 503-9338/5-3313
Transportation (334) 255-9852
Household Goods (Inbound) (334) 255-255-2343
Household Goods (Outbound) (334) 255-3415
Triage Nurse Hotline 1-866-346-7672
Triangle Shoppette (334) 255-9044 (x277)
TRICARE Information 1-800-444-5445
Theatre Schedule (334) 255-2408
Vet Clinic (334) 255-9061
Army Community Service (ACS) (334) 255-3817/3815
Army Emergency Relief (AER) (334) 255-2341/3817
After hours emergency assistance (877) 565-7647
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) (334) 255-AFTB (2382)
Army Lodging—Reservations (334) 598-5216
Army Volunteer Corp Coordinator (AVCC) (334) 255-3643
Arts & Crafts Center (SACS) (334) 255-9020
Auto Craft Center (334) 255-3725
Auto Pride (334) 503-9338
Aviation Learning Center (334) 255-3942
BOSS (334) 255-2677
Center Library (334) 255-3885
Child Development Services (334) 255-2262
Child, Youth & School Services (334) 255-9638
Class Six (334) 255-9044 (x283)
Commissary (334) 255-2212
Employment Readiness (334) 255-3949
Equestrian Center (334) 598-3384
Family Advocacy Program (FAP) (334) 255– 3246
After hours (334) 406-7347
Family Life Chaplain (334) 255-2051
Financial Readiness (334) 255-9631
Fort Rucker Dependent Schools:
Elementary (334) 598-4408
Primary (334) 598-4473
Fortenberry-Colton Gym (334) 255-3794
Children/Youth/Teen
www.militarychild.org
www.militarystudent.org
www.naic.acf.hhs.gov/pubs/F_milita.cfm
www.naccrra.org
www.sat.eknowledge.com/military.asp
www.stompproject.org
www.militaryteenonline.com
www.dodea.edu/home/VirtualSchool
http://axcessdl.state.al.us/
Military
www.aw2.army.mil
www.deploymentconnections.dod.mil
www.nmfa.org
Medical
www.nmha.org
www.tricare.osd.mil
Military Life
www.armyfamiliesonline.org
www.armyfrg.org
www.militarylife.com
www.militaryonesource.com
www.myarmyonesource.com
www.tradoc.army.mil/dcspil/virtualfamily/index.html
www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Relocation/Moving
www.dod.mil/mtom
www.ahrn.com
www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil
http://apps.mhf.dod.mil
http://militarystables.com
www.move.mil
Scholarships
www.aerhq.org MG James Ursano
www.militaryscholar.org DECA Scholarship
www.moaa.org/education MOAA scholarship
http://ruckercsc.org/scholarship.htm Community Spouse Club
http://ourfamilyforfamiliesfirst.org Picerne Military Housing
www.thanksusa.org Thanks USA
www.quad-a.org/scholarship.htm AAAA scholarship
Websites:
![Page 2
Military Family & Life
Consultant (MFLC)
Provide short term, situational,
problem-solving counseling
services to Service Members and
their Families.
All counselors are Masters or
Ph.D. Level Licensed Clinical
Counselors
Services are confidential
and private
Counselors will meet you at the
park, in restaurants, in their
office, etc. (they can not meet at
your home)
Child & Youth Behavioral
Counselors (CYB-MFLC) are
also available for children , youth
and Families.
To speak with a counselor, call:
CYB-MFLC 334-369-8910 or
MFLC 334-405-0353
Have your
own
Business?
All individuals operating a
personal business must be
registered with the
Commercial Solicitation
Officer at Fort Rucker.
Examples of Home Based
(personal) businesses:
Mary Kay
Pampered Chef
Tupperware
Scentsy
Avon
Tutoring
Jewelry
Tastefully Simple
Photography
To register, see Mr. Billy
McGhee, Commercial
Solicitation Officer, Bldg.
5700, Rm 310 or call
(334) 255-3802 for more
information.
History of Veteran’s Day
1918 -- World War I, then normally referred to simply as The Great War (no one
could imagine any war being greater!), ended with the implementation of an
armistice [temporary cessation of hostilities-in this case until the final peace
treaty, the infamous Treaty of Versailles, was signed in 1919] between the Allies
and Germany at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of November, 1918.
1919-- November 11: President Wilson proclaims the first Armistice Day with
the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of armistice Day will be
filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with
gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the
opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of
the nations." The original concept for the celebration was for the suspension of business for a
two minute period beginning at 11 A.M., with the day also marked by parades and public
meetings.
1920-- On the second anniversary of the armistice, France and the United Kingdom hold
ceremonies honoring their unknown dead from the war. In America, at the suggestion of church
groups, President Wilson names the Sunday nearest Armistice Day Sunday, on which should be
held services in the interest of international peace.
1921-- Congress passes legislation approving the establishment of a Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. November 11 is chosen for the date of the ceremony.
According on October 20, Congress declares November 11, 1921 a legal Federal holiday to
honor all those who participated in the war. The ceremony was conducted with great success.
1926 -- Congress adopts a resolution directing the President to issue an annual proclamation
calling on the observance of Armistice Day. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, most states
establish November 11 as a legal holiday and at the Federal level, an annual proclamation is
issued by the President.
1938 -- Congress passes legislation on May 13 making November 11 a legal Federal holiday,
Armistice Day. The United States has no 'actual' national holidays because the states retain the
right to designate their own holidays. The Federal government can in fact only designate holi-
days for Federal employees and for the District of Columbia. But in practice the states almost
always follow the Federal lead in designation of holidays.
1941- 1945, 1950- 1953 -- World War II and the Korean War create millions of additional war
veterans in addition to those of the First World War already honored by Armistice Day.
1954 -- On June 1, President Eisenhower signs legislation changing the name of the legal holiday
from Armistice Day to Veteran's Day.
1968-- Congress passes the Monday Holiday Law which established the fourth Monday in
October as the new date for the observance of Veteran's Day. The law is to take effect in 1971.
1971-1975 -- The Federal observance of Veterans Day is held on the fourth Monday of October.
Initially all states follow suit except Mississippi and South Dakota. Other states changed their
observances back to November 11 as follows: 1972- Louisiana and Wisconsin; 1974- Kentucky,
Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, South Carolina, West Virginia; 1975- California, Flor-
ida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma,
Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming
1975-- Legislation passed to return the Federal observance of Veteran's Day to November 11,
based on popular support throughout the nation. Since the change to the fourth Monday in
October, 46 states had either continued to commemorate November 11 or had reverted back to
the original date based on popular sentiment. The law was to take effect in 1978.
1978 -- Veteran's Day observance reverts to November 11.
(Information taken from www.history.army.mil/html/reference/holidays/vetsday.vetshist.html)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)