All Relocation Services are
available to:
Active duty
military Soldiers and their families.
Reserve and National Guard members on active duty, or an
active duty for training, and their families.
Next of Kin of POW (Prisoner Of War) and MIA (Missing In
Action) personnel of all Armed Services.
Retired military personnel and their families.
Widows of military personnel who were active duty or retired
at the time of death.
DA civilians and their families, if civilian resources are
not available.
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Newcomer’s Welcome
This welcome is designed to assist military personnel, family
members, and DA civilian by providing information about the Fort
Rucker community. Newly arrived Soldiers, DA civilians, and family
members are welcomed by the command group. They receive
information from representatives
on the installation and the surrounding communities. Childcare is
provided by the Child Development Center with 24 hours advance
reservations, 255-3564.
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Fort Rucker Welcome Packets
In this packet you will find information about Fort Rucker
community and the Wiregrass areas. Stop by bldg. 5700, room 193
and get one.
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Share-A-Move
It collects names and phone numbers of newcomers willing to
meet others and share their experiences obtained at different
military bases.
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Lending Hangar
You can borrow items such as: futons, roll-away beds, pots & pans,
dishes, and more. Items are loaned for a limited period. Valid ID
card holders and DA civilians are eligible. Soldiers in TDY status
and civilians are assisted on a limited basis.
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Standard Installation Topics Exchange Service (SITES)
SITES is a computerized database that contains Army, Air
Force, Navy, and Marine installations. It contains important
information about relocating that every soldier and spouse should
know. This information can be printed as a booklet or copied on a
CD-Rom and will be available after 1100 hours, the next business
day. Also visit SITES on-line at
www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites.
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 Auto Map
Provides travel directions and a graphic representation from the
start of your trip to your final destination.
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Waiting Families Program
The Waiting Families Program is a group sponsored by ACS designed
to help families cope with separation due to an unaccompanied
tour, TDY, PCS or deployment. The group meets on a monthly basis
to provide support to its members in a friendly relaxed
atmosphere. Participation in the group is strictly voluntary.
If the family will remain in government quarters this briefing is
mandatory for departing soldiers, spouse, and assigned sponsor.
Briefings are by appointment only, due to limited seating.
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PCS Briefs
Germany Briefing
Click here for Germany Briefing
Briefings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 1400 hours in
Room 193. Designed to answer questions and ease apprehensions
about life for soldier and family in Germany. Briefings are by
appointment due to limited seating.
Korea Briefing
Briefings are held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 1400 hours in
Room 193. Designed to answer questions and ease apprehensions
about life for the soldier and family in Korea. Briefings are by
appointment due to limited seating.
Alaska and Hawaii Briefings
When requested briefing will be at 1400 hours in Room 193. Topics
include transportation, cost of living, climate, and recreation.
Briefings are by appointment due to limited seating.
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Sponsorship Training
Click here for Sponsor booklet.
This training is design to help the soldiers become better
sponsors. Explain the role and the requirements mandated by AR
608-8-8. Assist the sponsor in providing information and
assistance to relocating soldiers and families. Training can also
be held at unit level.
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Immigration/Naturalization Service
The Relocation Readiness Program role in the citizenship
application process is primarily administrative.
RRP will:
Assist military spouses with information forms and reviewing their
citizenship application.
Act as a liaison between the member and INS when required.
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Favorite Links
ARMY ACS HOMEPAGE
http://www.armycommunityservice.org/home.asp
BUREAU CONSULAR AFFAIRS
http://travel.state.gov/
EMPLOYMENT
http://es.dir.alabama.gov/
FINANCE
http://www.dfas.mil/
ALASKA
http://www.wainwright.army.mil
GERMANY
http://www.hqusareur.army.mil/
http://www.1perscom.army.mil/PSSD/S-Gate/S-Gate%20Web%20Page/Default.htm
HAWAII
http://www.25idl.army.mil/
http://www.yourmilitaryinhawaii.com/army/index.html
KOREA
http://www.usfk.mil
http://www-8perscom.korea.army.mil
http://www.dragonhilllodge.com
U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICE
http://www.uscis.gov
PCS INFORMATION
Relocation Booklet
Checklist for Outbound Soldiers
http://myarmylifetoo.com
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beds, car seats, TV/VCR’s, microwaves and various kitchen items
available for you to borrow. Relocation is your one stop
location for information about
the Wiregrass area, including maps and phone directories.