October 2011 Newsletter

1. Volume 2, Issue 10 October 2011
ATSCOM/164TH TAOG
FREEDOM/GUARDIAN
COL James Macklin, Brigade Commander
Visit us at www.facebook.com/ATSCOMTAOG
Army Antiterrorism October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Awareness Month! “Working Together to End the Violence”
National Domestic
Violence Awareness
Month
October 1
Hispanic Heritage Gate to
Gate Run, 0900-1100
October 3
WIND Meeting, Bldg.
101, 1000-1100
October 5 & 6
Army Family Action Plan
(AFAP) Conference,
Wings Chapel, 0800-1600
October 7
DONSA
October 10
Columbus Day Holiday
October 13
Garrison Workforce
Briefing, Theater,
0930-1100 & 1330-1500
October 21
Newcomers’ Welcome
Briefing, The Landing,
0830-1030
October 31
Trick or Treat, On Post
If you have questions or suggestions concerning this newsletter, please don’t hesitate to
contact Marie Stallworth, FRSA for 164th TAOG, Bldg. 30501, Cairns Army Airfield, Fort
Rucker, AL 36362. Telephone: 334-255-8919 or Email: marie.a.stallworth@us.army.mil

2. Warhawks!
HHC 164TH TAOG
Hello Warhawk Families,
As of 23 September 2011 the fall season is
upon us. The leaves will soon fall, report
cards will start to come home, all the pools
have closed for the year and the fall festivals
will soon begin. Oktoberfest marked the beginning of fall on
Ft. Rucker and the first festival of the season, but there are
more to come and 164th TAOG is planning one for the
Soldiers and Spouses for the entire brigade. More details
within the newsletter.
The two FRGs between HHC and 597th have unofficially
merged. The 597th Maintenance Company will no longer host
any meetings as an FRG organization. The next and first combined event will be on 25 Octo-
ber at Picerne’s main office on Andrews Ave next to the class 6 across from the golf course.
From 5 p.m. until around 7 p.m. the newly formed FRG will come together as a whole and
welcome each other; plan on bringing your favorite finger foods and dishes. Drinks will be
provided. There will be ice breakers, door prizes, competitions and more. HHC would like to
welcome the Soldiers and Spouses of the 597th Maintenance Company into the ranks of our
organization.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWEST NCO’S OF THE BRIGADE
SPC Brumfield and SPC Jarrell for making Sergeant
SGT Turner for making Staff Sergeant
UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTS
The first event for the month of October is the bake sale being held on 3 October at the motor
pool. Please bring all yummies by 9 a.m. Try to individually wrap them for ease of selling.
Donations only, suggested $.50 a bag of cookies. There will be a Hail and Farewell on 6 Oc-
tober being held at PoFolks in Enterprise next to McDonalds. The next fundraiser is Oct 12-
14 at the Thrift Store. This will not be the only time we do this fundraising event so look
forward to more opportunities to help here in following weeks. Last but least, again, the BDE
Fall Festival will be on 29 October and post wide trick or treating on 31 October. Hope to
see you there.
UPCOMING TRAINING EVENTS
The Soldiers of the Warhawk Company has many training events for the month, such as
drown-proofing, ruck marches, and section training just too new a few. We have new
equipment coming and there is lots of training required to get smart on that stuff. This month
marks the beginning of a series of training events that will run all the way to May 2012 when
we will go to the field and put all of our hard work to the test. Needless to say we will
be busy and you should be proud of each of your Soldiers.
~War Hawks!
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3. 597TH ORDNANCE COMPANY
Families of the 597th,
First off, Rebecca and I would like to thank you all for your
support for the Family Readiness Group. There are some
big changes coming that I would like to tell you about. This
is not my goodbye, not yet. Starting next month, the 597th
FRG will join with the Headquarters and Headquarters
Company’s FRG. For those of you who attending the September FRG meeting, you got to
meet the FRG Commander, CPT Doug Blevins. CPT Blevins will have overall oversight of
the FRG. For the spouses of our deployed Soldiers, your
contact will be myself until the end of October. After
October 21st, CW3 Steve Hess and SFC Vincent Bernal
will be your points of contact. In the next few days, we
will be sending out the Family Assistance worksheets.
Please take a moment and fill it out. I will gather them up
and send them to our FRSA, Mrs. Marie Stallworth. This will allow CPT Blevins the
opportunity to include you in what is going on with the FRG. I encourage you all to
continue your support for CPT Blevins and Mr. Hess. Again, thank you for your support. I
hope you are all doing well and enjoying the weather. We are just a few weeks away from
the weather cooling off. I encourage you all to visit the MWR website to see what is going
on at Fort Rucker and the local community.
Fast and Furious!
CPT DeLoach
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4. CHAPLAIN
Hello 164th TAOG Family!
“Peace in the Midst of Turbulence”
Several years ago as a teenager, my sister and I were traveling on
a plane from Detroit where we participated in a wedding. Prior
to reaching our final destination, we encountered a terrible
thunderstorm, to include a heavy dose of rain and lightening. In
mid air the plane was skipping and bouncing all over the place
with no relief in sight. I remember very clearly talking to God
regarding the turbulence, while a gentleman behind me took a
different approach. He reacted to the storm with a continual
consumption of alcohol trying to overcome his fear. Neither the
pilots nor the flight crew revealed the slightest indication or reaction to the grave weather condi-
tions. They kept on flying; doing what they usually do until eventually we made it through the
storm and landed safely. In light of our country at war and an economic predicament, we all
sense or feel the results of turbulence. The military is enduring a downsizing status, the civilian
job market is bleak, and the government is encountering repeated possible shutdowns. This is
enough to spur anyone to fear the fate of their future. Yet, we do have an equalizer when facing
the instability of our surroundings. These are times we must look to God for His peace. Isaiah,
the prophet, writes about having a perfect peace in God.
In Isaiah 26:1-6, through a song, he reminds Israel that there will be a change to their
current situation for those who live within the city that put their trust in God. Moreover, he
encouraged this group by the Word of God in verses 3-4, “You will keep in perfect peace him
whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord … is the
Rock eternal.”
In essence, we can find peace in our turbulences by knowing two things about God.
First, recognize that He is an unfailing God. When we keep our mind on Him, who is sovereign,
He will provide us perfect complete peace. Because the Lord is true to His promises, we can
always trust Him. Secondly, be aware that He is an unchanging God. When we keep our mind on
God, the eternal Rock, He will make available to us perfect peace. As the Rock of Ages, God has
proven time after time that He is an immutable strength.
From now on when turbulence intersects your traveling path, ensure your mind is stead-
fast on the unfailing and unchanging God. In other words, remain focused on God and not the
turbulence. Indeed, you will experience the internal peace of God that is not altered due to exter-
nal circumstances.
Be Encouraged!
164th TAOG UMT
CH (MAJ) A. Gerald DuBose SSG Farrington
Office: 255-8968
BB: 470-6436
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5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hails Promotions
SGM Kimble SPC Dansbury SPC Brumfield to SGT
MSG Nichols SPC Williams SPC Jarrell to SGT
CW3 Collins SSG Sistrunk SGT Turner to SSG
Farewells
MSG Lewis SSG Jackson
SPC McIver
Congratulations!!!!
SSG Jacob & Jessica
The next Hail and Farewell for Dockery
HHC 164th TAOG will be
6 October 2011 from
1130-1300 at PoFolks in
Enterprise, AL. Families are
welcome to participate!
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6. FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT, FRSA
REASONS PEOPLE VOLUNTEER
Volunteering is important for as many reasons are there are people and needs.
 Some people volunteer because they just love helping others. Their own joy of giving
and making a difference makes them feel valued and valuable to the ones they are serving.
They receive back a thousand fold by seeing the impacts created for the people they are
helping.
 Others volunteer because they feel a need to give back to a community that has been
good to them and they want to express their gratitude by paying it forward into their com-
munity. This is powerful leverage that can build lasting beneficial changes in a viral way.
 Still others volunteer because it gives them a sense of purpose and meaning to their
lives. It’s like their contribution to others is fulfilling a critical aspect for their own self-
expression in the world.
 And, of course, many people volunteer to gain valuable new experience in a certain
field and pay their dues for developing expertise and career advancement opportunities.
 Last but not least, great volunteers enjoy themselves while giving to others. Long term
studies have shown that volunteers live longer, are in better health, have lower rates of
depression and less heart disease.
SHARE YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS BY
JOINING YOUR FAMILY READINESS GROUP TODAY!!!!
POC: Marie Stallworth, FRSA, 255-8919/marie.a.stallworth@us.army.mil or
Megan Blevins, HHC/597th FRG Leader, colerpalolerandsebbyjoe@yahoo.com
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7. TAOG FRG LEADER
Hello War Hawk
Families,
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the
new Soldiers and Spouses from 597th into our FRG
organization. I know the addition of each one of you
will be a great asset to this organization. There are
many opportunities within the FRG to socialize,
fundraise, volunteer and just be part of the unit. For
the new Soldiers and spouses, a good way to reach me
is by email, text, and phone. My email address is colerpalolerandsebbyjoe@yahoo.com,
my phone # is 334-447-1531 where I can also be reached by text. Please when emailing
and texting provide your full name and unit so I know who you are.
Like the HHC Commander has already mentioned, there are many opportunities throughout
the upcoming month to participate with the FRG. Please let myself or CPT Blevins know
where you want to help. We must get you registered with VMIS to track your volunteer
hours and CPT Blevins or Marie Stallworth, BGE FRSA, can assist with that. There are
also volunteer training venues available at certain times of the year to make becoming a
volunteer less stressful.
Always remember that volunteers are important and it is with volunteers that this unit can
be successful in communications, planning, and execution. Those really put forth the effort
and provide time with the unit will be awarded accordingly. We like to recognize those
that give their time as a thank you and appreciation for what you do. Please help out where
you can by letting me know what you can offer to the company, anything can help.
Welcome to new the Soldiers of HHC and hope to be seeing you at upcoming events.
Please make sure that all your family data gets to the unit so that my records stay current.
~Megan
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9. Helps &
Information!!!!
OCTOBER 13TH, Wear Purple Day, Purple is the
nationally designated color to recognize Domestic Abuse
Prevention Month. Please show your support by wearing
purple.
“Not having the information you need when you need
it leaves you wanting. Not knowing where to look for
that information leaves you powerless. In a
society where information is king, none of us
can afford that.” ~Lois Horowitz
Newcomers’ Welcome
21 OCTOBER 2011
Every 3rd Friday of the month
0830-1030 at The Landing
Building 113, Novosel Street
For Information, Call 334-255-3161/2887
For Free childcare, register your child/children
at the CDC, 334-255-3564. Reservations must
be made 24 hours prior to the Newcomers’
Welcome.
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10. Marriage 101
5 October 2011
7 October 2011
Ft. Rucker Chaplaincy in partner with The Ft.
Rucker Family Advocacy Program will provide ACS’s New Parent Support Program is holding a
an opportunity for couples, married or Promotion Points class from 9-11 am at the Early
considering it, who desire to make an investment Childhood Activity Center, Bldg. 3705, Dean St.
in strengthening their relationship foundation These monthly Parenting Education Classes are
and communication skills. The program will designed for Soldiers and will be held the first
start at 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm and will be held at the Friday of every month. For more information and
Spiritual Life Center. It is designed to help to register, please contact the Family Advocacy
understand the sound of conflict in relationships Program at 255-3898.
and receive tools to resolve it in a healthy way.
Registration is required by October 3rd, 2011.
Childcare is a available by request. Please call
Family Advocacy Program at 255-3898.
October 13 Hunter Education Courses
The hunter education class will be held in Adams
Hall Bldg. #5419, RM 120 at Fort Rucker. Class
begins at 5:30 p.m. The class will hold a maximum “Care Team Training”
of 60 students. Attendance of this class requires
completion of internet or C.D. course prior to class. Thursday, 27 October
Participants must bring printed report to class (report 2011, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
does not need to be notarized). On-line Registration Bldg. 5700, Rm 284
for this class will begin on Tuesday, September 13, For more information, call
2011. Curtis Williams, 255-9578
October 24 & 31 Divorce/Separation
Co-Parenting Workshop, 9am-12pm at the Early
Childhood Activity Center.
Topic include, commitment to staying child
focused, effective communication and negotiation
skills, reducing parental conflict, and understanding
children’s needs during and following divorce. This Anger Management
is a two part series and participates must attend all 18 & 25 October, 9-11:30 am
classes in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Registration is required. Open to Active Duty, Topics: indentifying causes of anger, symptoms
Retired Military, DoD Employees and their Family of anger, techniques on how to manage anger, and
Members. For child care information & Registration, developing an anger management plan.
call FAP at 255-3898. Registration is required. Call FAP at 255-3898.
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11. KiD’s CoRnEr
ACS Family Game Night
21 October 2011, 5-7 p.m.
The Commons, 7th Avenue Building 8950
Limited to 25 families. Deadline to register is October 14
Saturday, 22 October 2011
4-8 p.m.
Families that complete the round robin of games receives
The festival will include: 16 children’s games, a free board game to take home and enjoy!
horseback riding, and inflatables. All games (Light Refreshments Served!)
require tickets to play. Tickets are $1 each.
Concessions will be available. There will be a Call FAP, 255-3898/255-9641
Halloween contest for the children ages 1
month-10 years, with prizes awarded. Open to
EFMP Golf Clinic
the public.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
For more information,
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
contact Leda Green 598-3384.
Silver Wings Golf Course
Halloween Craft Making Activity
6:15 p.m. to 10:15
Date: 25 October 2011
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Place: The Center Library, Fort Rucker
Youth Basketball Registration for Boys and Girls
Ages: 3 - 11 years
ages 6-18 will be held from October 1 - October 31
at the Youth Service Gymnasium.
Children may wear costumes.
Players must present a current
Light refreshments will be served.
physical and a valid CYSS
Space is limited to the first 65 children
registration to participate. The
registere18 d. Call or come by the Cen-
cost is $25.
ter Library, 255-3885.
For more details and
information, please call
255-9105/255-9638.
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12. Spooky 5K October 1
Southern Landscaping
& Gardening Class, 1-2
29 October 2011 pm, The Center Library,
7:30 a.m. at the Physical call 255-3885
Fitness Facility on Andrews October 1
Ave. For details, Couples Aloha Paradise
call 255-3794 Fun Night, 4-6 pm,
West Beach Lake
Tholocco,
call 255-3898
October 1
Youth Marksmanship
Shoot, 8 am-1 pm, Dale-
ville TriState Gun Club,
call 255-4305.
October 4
Exceptional Family
Members’ Golf Clinic,
4:30 pm-6:30 pm, Silver
Wings Golf Course, 255
-9277
October 6
Becoming a Love &
Logic Parent Workshop,
9-11 am, Early Child-
hood Activity Center,
call 255-3898
October 15
Couples
Invitational, 9 am-2 pm,
Silver Wings Golf
Course, call 598-2449
October 20
Creative Social, 4:30-
6:00 pm, Arts & Crafts
Center, call 255-9020
October 22-29
Wounded Warrior Fall
Hunt, Outdoor
Recreation, call 255-
4305
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13. HHC MOTORPOOL BAKESALE!!!!
3 October 11 beginning at 0900
Please donate a wrapped baked good !
Beginning 1 October 11
After Hours Nurse
Triage Line will have a
New Number:
1-877-418-0983
To apply as a TAOG FRG Volunteer, simply contact
Megan Blevins, FRG Leader,
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164th TAOG Fall Festival
Place: The Commons on 7th,
Fort Rucker, Building 12-14 October 2011
8950
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
Fort Rucker
* Remember to wear your Costumes*
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