FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- Fort Rucker Survivor Outreach Services staff continues its efforts to spread the word about the Never Forgotten Card to Family members of fallen servicemembers and local area businesses.
The Never Forgotten Cards, introduced to fallen armed forces members' parents, widows, widowers, children and siblings last year, offer survivors a variety of benefits at installation facilities, including free child care and discounts at the physical fitness facilities, golf course, Lemon Lot, Arts and Crafts Center, Leisure Travel Services, Outdoor Recreation and other departments.
Cards are free for Family members whose loved ones died while on active-duty status in any U.S. military branch or of a service-connected disability. Children and siblings must be 18 years or younger to receive cards.
"These cards are a way for survivors to know they are still part of the military Family," said Pam Williams, acting Army Community Services director. "We recognize these special Army Families and we respect their sacrifice and service of their loved ones."
Applications are in Bldg. 5700, Rm. 390, and individuals must have their photographs taken for cards to be printed.
"As we get more businesses who want to help there will be more Families who come forward to apply for this card," said Williams.
At present time, the Fort Rucker Survivor Outreach has issued 16 survivor cards under the Never Forgotten Card program.
"(Army and Air Force Exchange Service) and (Directorate of Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation) programs on Fort Rucker offer discounts to card holders," said Janice Erdlitz, DFMWR marketing director. "As interest in the card has grown we've been fortunate to have strong bonds in our local community. We have had businesses in Enterprise, Ozark and Panama City contact us to offer discounts to Never Forgotten Card holders."
Local businesses supporting the card have been given decals to place in their store fronts to show their recognition and support of the Never Forgotten Card program and survivors.
Some facilities require patrons to present valid military identification in addition to the Never Forgotten Cards to utilize services.
While Fort Rucker is the only installation in the Army currently accepting Never Forgotten Cards, Erdlitz said there is dissemination of program information to other local military bases for their leaders' consideration.
For more information on SOS or Never Forgotten Cards, call 255-9639.
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