Apr 26, 2012

Friends and Family members gathered at the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center for a ceremony to recognize and honor one of its extraordinary Aviators April 17.

Apr 26, 2012

Lakota helicopters landed at Enterprise High School to transport wounded victims during an active shooter mass casualty exercise and Fort Rucker's Flatiron was on the scene to aid the city of Enterprise April 21.

Apr 26, 2012

Mother Nature made an appearance with a cleansing rain during Fort Rucker's first Earth Day Expo at the Festival Fields April 18, 2012, but that didn't dampen the spirits of everyone involved as the expo went on to educate and bring awareness to people about sustainability.

Apr 26, 2012

On May 1, law offices and bar associations across the country will recognize Law Day -- a nationally-recognized holiday commemorating the United States justice system.

Apr 26, 2012

People were taken back in time as Fort Rucker's 98th Army "Silver Wings" Band brought its summer concert series, Music Under the Alabama Stars to Howze Field April 20 with its rock band, Crossfire, playing songs from different decades.

Apr 26, 2012

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month is an annual push to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Asian and Pacific Islander people in the United States, but this year will specifically recognize their growing role in American history.

Apr 26, 2012

Most of the people at the Fort Rucker Post Exchange Mall were rushing to get lunch and get back to work, but a few were rushing to get on stage as 16 military children and a few moms participated in a lunchtime fashion show sponsored by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service April 20.

Apr 26, 2012

From Golden Retrievers to bulldogs and even a few teacup varieties, a good number of dogs -- and their owners -- ventured out to the 7th Avenue event field April 20 for a few hours of animal-themed activity.

Apr 26, 2012

Hundreds gathered at Silver Wings Golf Course April 20 for a chance to get away from work and play golf for a good cause.

Apr 26, 2012

Lake Tholocco isn't just for Family fun, swimming and recreation -- it's also where the Aviation Captains Career Course finds out who has what it takes to take home the title of Iron Aviator.

Apr 18, 2012

Fort Rucker's 98th Army "Silver Wings" Band strikes up its popular concert series Music Under the Alabama Stars April 20.

Apr 18, 2012

Simple changes in the daily lives of people on Fort Rucker can make a huge impact on the future of the installation and what it can provide for generations to come.

Apr 18, 2012

Drinking and driving kills. That's the short but to-the-point message the Save A Life Tour tried to get across as it kicked off April 16 at the post theater.

Apr 18, 2012

Ignorance may be the primary culprit behind personally identifiable information violations being on the rise at Fort Rucker, but that's no excuse if that sensitive information falls into the wrong hands.

Apr 18, 2012

It's not uncommon for people to have mostly empty prescription bottles hiding in the back of the medicine cabinet.

Apr 18, 2012

Tremendous dedication. Heart. Love for the community. Those were the words used to describe Fort Rucker volunteers during a recognition ceremony April 17 at The Landing.

Apr 18, 2012

Many children see parents spend money at the grocery store and get cash at the ATM, but a Family's saving and investing habits may not be so obvious.

Apr 18, 2012

People can get out their swimsuits and get ready to take their swimming outside as Splash! and West Beach at Lake Tholocco get ready to open to fight the oncoming summer heat.

Apr 18, 2012

The sun was shining and the skies were clear as Disney music played on the loudspeakers and Families waited together for the start of the Pinwheels for Prevention Family Fun Run/Walk.

Apr 12, 2012

Promoting sustainability on Fort Rucker and the surrounding communities is the message that the installation wants to get across with its first Earth Day Expo April 18.

Apr 12, 2012

Fort Rucker's 98th Army "Silver Wings" Band strikes up its popular concert series Music Under the Alabama Stars April 20, and the band also plans a special event for the Army's birthday in June.

Apr 12, 2012

A few weeks ago, Jesse Hunt took a photo to share with a class he was teaching. The photo shows three white crosses planted on the side of the road not far outside the Enterprise gate.

Apr 12, 2012

Spring break is coming to an end and the Fort Rucker Education Center is hoping to get education back on people's minds with its Spring Fling Education Fair April 27 that showcases to Soldiers and Family members the opportunities that are available.

Apr 12, 2012

Miss Wiregrass Area Katie Andrews joins Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Fort Rucker community members in celebrating the Month of the Military Child April 20 at the main exchange mall area when she, along with post mothers and daughters, will model spring fashions for the lunchtime crowd beginning at 11 a.m.

Apr 12, 2012

The Army Aviation Association of America's 2012 professional forum and exhibition revolved around themes of change, the Army Aviation 'Aim Point' 2030 and the Army Aviation Enterprise Campaign Plan April 1-4 in Nashville.

Apr 12, 2012

The theme of this year's Army Aviation Association of America forum -- "Army Aviation -- Professional, Strong and Committed, Today and Tomorrow" -- can be applied to spouses as well as their Army Aviators.

Apr 12, 2012

Picerne housing is going to the dogs … and their owners. This is the third year Picerne Military Housing will host the Woofstock festival for the Families and pets living on post.

Apr 12, 2012

The Easter weekend celebration reminded me of a popular phrase that I memorized as a teenager that encourages me to look forward to the month of May with excitement and enthusiasm, in spite of the depression that looms from the hard and long winter of the past several months -- that phrase is, April showers, bring May flowers.

Apr 12, 2012

People on Fort Rucker and the surrounding communities finally have an excuse to work on their golf game by contributing to a worthy cause as the installation gets ready for the 22nd annual Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union Golf Tournament April 20.

Apr 12, 2012

The Fort Rucker community will show its support for the Families of fallen heroes during the Survivors and Fallen Heroes 5k run April 28.

Apr 6, 2012

Fort Rucker's 98th Army "Silver Wings" Band will try to overcome Mother Nature's unruly spring behavior with a belated start to the Music Under the Alabama Stars concert series for the home crowd April 20.

Apr 6, 2012

More than 30 women were nominated, but only six were given the title Women of the Year at an awards ceremony March 29 at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum.

Apr 6, 2012

Fort Rucker's natural resources are vast, from its ecosystems to its forests, and the installation is doing what it can to make sure that these resources are available for future generations to use and enjoy.

Apr 6, 2012

Command Sgt. Maj. James H. Thomson, Aviation Branch Command Sergeant Major (Left), and Col. Jessie O. Farrington, USAACE deputy commander (far right), stand with the second quarter 2012 instructors of the quarter: CW3 Craig J. Johnson, warrant officer academic instructor of the quarter; CW3 Ryan J. Rothmeyer, officer instructor pilot of the quarter; Staff Sgt. Cory L. Wolston, noncommissioned officer academic instructor of the quarter; Phillip J. Schmiesing, civilian instructor pilot of the quarter; and Chris E. Elkins, civilian academic instructor of the quarter, at the awards ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum March 30.

Apr 6, 2012

With Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month just around the corner, Fort Rucker safety officials want to make sure that Soldiers take the proper precautions and safety measures before breaking out their bikes for the spring.

Apr 6, 2012

Scattered showers may have kept a few Families at home, but more than 1,300 people still showed up for Fort Rucker's annual Children's Festival March 31.

Apr 6, 2012

The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory once again offered the Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science program at Fort Rucker, Ala.

Apr 6, 2012

The time has come again for Soldiers to shine by showing their dexterity by participating in the training and testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge April 16 to May 18.

Apr 1, 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.

Mar 29, 2012

Spring has sprung as Fort Rucker, Ala., residents are gearing up to get their bodies beach-ready with Fortenberry-Colton Physical Fitness Facility's 2012 Spring Boot Camp, beginning April 2.

Mar 29, 2012

Emotions ran high as Fort Rucker said goodbye to one of its leaders and welcomed a new command sergeant major during the change of responsibility ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum March 27.

Mar 29, 2012

Keeping Army Families in mind, a committee for Fort Rucker's Army Family Action Plan program submitted the No. 1 issue for the Army to tackle at this year's Army-level AFAP Conference in Arlington, Va., March 2.

Mar 29, 2012

Fort Rucker's Aviation Training Industry Day proved to be a "huge success," according to an organizer.

Mar 29, 2012

A little work on everyone's part during spring clean-up can make a big difference.

Mar 29, 2012

The Fort Rucker Family Advocacy Program offers services throughout the year, but April is an especially notable month because it's Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Mar 29, 2012

Spring break season is here and the time for summer vacations is quickly approaching. Many Soldiers and Family members will invest hours into planning trips, but many also forget about plans to keep homes and vehicles safe while they travel.

Mar 29, 2012

Avid bowlers can suit up and get their bowling shoes ready for some friendly competition as the Rucker Lanes bowling center's spring intramural season begins April 3, while everyone else can enjoy food and fun and more that the bowling center has to offer.

Mar 26, 2012

The Fort Rucker Army Substance Abuse Program is looking to help save lives through education and technology as it hosts the Save A Life Tour during Alcohol Awareness Month at the Post Theater, April 16-18, 2012.

Mar 22, 2012

The Environmental Management System is a tool that helps ensure Soldiers today -- and the Soldiers of the future -- have the land, water, and air resources that they need to train; a healthy environment in which to live; and the support of local communities and the American people.

Mar 22, 2012

Soldiers preparing for deployment have many things to be aware of, but there is one potential danger many may not have considered -- the danger of rabies.

Mar 22, 2012

The nation's symbol is proudly displayed outside houses and businesses to show respect for those who sacrificed on behalf of fellow citizens past, present and future, here at home and in faraway places; however, how people should honor the flag when it becomes worn, torn, faded and threadbare is not clear to many who fly it.

Mar 22, 2012

There's no doubt about it. Fort Rucker's Children's Festival, coming up March 31, is just for kids with a schedule that includes a giant Easter egg hunt, magic show, petting zoo, inflatables, crafts, games and flying kites.

Mar 22, 2012

The video showed a student with autism doing something she'd never done before. The young girl identified shapes by pointing to them on the screen of an iPad, then handed her teacher whatever toy the teacher requested.

Mar 22, 2012

The Showstoppers showed their stopping power by winning the final game of the 2012 Fort Rucker Intramural Basketball Post Championship to take the title as post champions against Fired Up at the Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Facility March 15.

Mar 22, 2012

"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."

Mar 15, 2012

Fort Rucker was on alert as the sound of explosions rang out, smoke billowed from a helicopter and injured Soldiers cried for help behind the Fort Rucker Fitness Facility as the installation's emergency responders put their "boots on the ground" to take on a simulated terrorist attack during an all-hazards/protection exercise March 6.

Mar 15, 2012

Fort Rucker is doing its part to reduce energy and water consumption, reduce waste and promote recycling through its ongoing sustainability efforts.

Mar 15, 2012

Almost everyone can learn something at Army Community Service's upcoming "Where's Your Money?" class, scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. on March 22 at the Bowden Community Center.

Mar 15, 2012

From as close as Coffee County and as far away as Orlando, 49 vendors made their way to Fort Rucker to promote vacation destinations during the 24th annual travel extravaganza held March 7 at The Landing.

Mar 15, 2012

Christin James had been an Army spouse for several years before she took any Army Family Team Building classes. She thought she already knew everything she needed to know about military life, but when she finally took a class, she was amazed at how much she learned.

Mar 15, 2012

"It's an eye-opener." "You understand yourself better." "The light bulb turns on." "It's about self-awareness." All these phrases and more have been used to describe resilience training, a new class offered by Army Community Service.

Mar 15, 2012

The Bulldogs took on the 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group Warhawks during the Fort Rucker Intramural Post Championship loser's bracket quarterfinals with the Bulldogs coming out on top 56-54 Mar. 12.

Mar 15, 2012

Active-duty Soldiers take priority when it comes to weekend and holiday tee times offered at the Fort Rucker Silver Wings Golf Course.

Mar 7, 2012

Representatives from units across Fort Rucker gathered at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum to kick off the annual Army Emergency Relief campaign Feb. 29.

Mar 7, 2012

Fort Rucker is taking on the challenge to implement sustainability initiatives with the Installation Management Campaign Plan to ensure that future generations have access to resources available today.

Mar 7, 2012

Suicide can have a devastating effect on Families, friends and other Soldiers. Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Milton Johnson knows from experience. He carries around a photo of a sergeant major who committed suicide while he was stationed at Fort Sill, Okla. Johnson was in the same unit.

Mar 7, 2012

Debbie Gaydos has invested countless hours of work into her side of a partnership. She expects those who attend her employment readiness workshop to be willing to do the same.

Mar 7, 2012

Some children's eyes were wide with wonder. Some wrinkled up their noses in disgust, while others maintained expressions of confusion. But all the children waited in line for a plate of green eggs and ham during Fort Rucker Primary School's end-of-the-week celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday.

Mar 7, 2012

Whether you are looking for job experience, a resume builder or simply a way to connect with people in the area, volunteering has something to offer.

Mar 7, 2012

Turkey hunters can rejoice as the Outdoor Recreation Gobbler Classic Turkey Hunt returns to Fort Rucker this year to run through the entire turkey season from March 15 to April 30 with cash prizes awarded to the winners.

Mar 1, 2012

Maj. Randell D. Voas lost his life in a CV-22 crash in Afghanistan on April 9, 2010, but his legacy will now continue to influence future Aviators in the Air Force's 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker.

Mar 1, 2012

Exercise scenarios could put Fort Rucker through a simulated catastrophe such as a terrorist attack or a weather emergency during next week's All-Hazards/ Protection Exercise.

Mar 1, 2012

Those looking for employment with the federal government can say goodbye to "buzz words" and numerous application processes, and say hello to a "one-stop shop" on employment with the government.

Mar 1, 2012

At first, Perrin Brumfield, 6, didn't know what was happening. All he could see was a small crowd walking toward him -- one person carrying a bunch of balloons and a white box.

Mar 1, 2012

As the Department of Defense downsizes due to budget cuts, the Army Career and Alumni Program offers opportunities to Soldiers and Family members who could possibly be transitioning out of military life.

Mar 1, 2012

Leisure Travel Services has big plans for the upcoming 24th annual Travel Show Extravaganza to be held March 7, from 11a.m. to 2p.m. at The Landing.

Mar 1, 2012

If the mission of the Fort Rucker Thrift Shop is to give back to the community, then the past two years can be called successes.

Mar 1, 2012

The 11-12 year-old 2012 Fort Rucker Youth Basketball Tournament wrapped up its final game Feb. 24 as Kinston took home the championship beating Abbeville 27-19.

Feb 23, 2012

The Fort Rucker Environmental Management Branch achieved runner-up status for a Secretary of the Army Environmental Award for Environmental Quality, non-industrial installation, for fiscal year 2011.

Feb 23, 2012

The Fort Rucker community will again have the chance to enjoy Music Under the Alabama Stars as the monthly outdoor concert series, featuring the 98th Army Silver Wings Band, will begin March 23, and continue through August and possibly on into September.

Feb 23, 2012

The world is a noisy place that distracts people. Prayer is a powerful resource that turns people to and tunes them toward the things of God.

Feb 23, 2012

Fort Rucker is looking to get more involvement from Soldiers and Families, civilian and military, to expand its foreign student sponsorship program in which international military students are taught about American culture while they go through their training on the installation.

Feb 23, 2012

For Annastasha Larsen and Marie Martelly, this show is personal.

Feb 23, 2012

It's not uncommon to hear mothers talk about being soccer moms, but at least one mother on Fort Rucker says she's not a soccer mom, but a therapy mom.

Feb 23, 2012

The Fort Rucker Silver Wings Golf Course holds a membership drive through the month of March to attract new members to join the golf club and get current members to renew their membership through the 2012-2013 golf season.

Feb 16, 2012

Family and friends of 1-58th Airfield Operations Battalion gathered at Cairns Army Airfield to welcome Soldiers home from their deployment Feb. 5.

Feb 16, 2012

Simulated shots rang out at the Rucker-Picerne Partners building during an exercise the morning of Feb. 8. An hour and a half later, the active shooter threat was neutralized, with one assailant in custody and another "dead."

Feb 16, 2012

An increase in deer versus car incidents on post has led Fort Rucker officials to seek to raise drivers' awareness of the threat.

Feb 16, 2012

During a job search, you will be on constant alert for job leads. The first place you will probably look is the want ads.

Feb 16, 2012

A ceremony was held to unveil the new U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center Crash Dynamics Lab at what was once more commonly known as the "bone yard" to most Soldiers and members of the Fort Rucker community Feb. 14.

Feb 16, 2012

The upcoming Girls Night Out offers the ladies of Fort Rucker a night of beauty, fashion, health and music.

Feb 16, 2012

The Department of Defense has designated Feb. 18-26 as Military Saves Week, and Fort Rucker's Army Community Service's Financial Readiness Office encourages Soldiers and Families to become aware and recognize the need to reduce debt and save money.

Feb 16, 2012

The Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Facility offers more than just a place where people can go to work out and get fit, but also a place where people can escape, relax and unwind.

Feb 16, 2012

Fort Rucker Directorate of Family Morale Welfare and Recreation will be hiring lifeguards for the 2012 summer swimming season in early April.

Feb 9, 2012

At first glance, the 15E Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintainer Advanced and Senior Leadership Course at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer Academy looks and feels like a well-oiled Army training machine honed over the years by experienced Soldiers.

Feb 9, 2012

Members of the Fort Rucker community gathered at the post exchange Feb. 3 to kick off the annual celebration of Black History Month.

Feb 9, 2012

"The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax," said Albert Einstein, according the Internal Revenue Service's website that lists famous quotations on one of life's two certainties.

Feb 9, 2012

Members of the Fort Rucker community can be among the first to know when severe weather threatens or security issues arise when they sign up for an emergency notification system offered by the post.

Feb 9, 2012

Fort Rucker recognizes the instructors of the first quarter at the U.S. Army Aviation museum during a ceremony Jan. 31.

Feb 9, 2012

More than 60 Army spouses got a taste of the training that their husbands and wives go through while at Fort Rucker during the installation's third Aviation Spouse Day Feb 3.