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The Relocation Readiness Program (RRP) is designed to make your transition a smooth one. The Lending Hangar has roll-a-whttp://www.ftruckermwr.com/Subpage%20images/move.jpgay beds, car seats, TVs, 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.

One of the most useful tools for the relocating Soldier or Family is
Military Home Front.  Specific information is printed in a book form for any installation in the world. If you are arriving to Fort Rucker and considering living on the installation, contact Picerne Military Housing (PMH) at 866-662-9846 or go online: www.ruckerpicerne.com. When you are ready to leave Fort Rucker, just ask about the Military Installations Program. If you are going overseas, Relocation provides briefings on the following overseas assignments: Korea, Germany, Alaska and Hawaii. For more information about Military Installations, you can access their website at: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/
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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.


All active duty permanent party personnel newly assigned or attached to units, directorates and activities associated with Fort Rucker will attend Army Community Service’s Newcomers’ 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. Newcomers’ Welcome is scheduled for every third Friday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at The Landing.  Childcare is provided by the Child Development Center with 24 hours advance reservations.  Children must be registered at the Child, Youth and School Services Parent Central Services.  Registration is free. For more information, call 255-3564.



Welcome CD's
In this packet you will find information about Fort Rucker community and the Wiregrass areas. Stop by bldg. 5700, room 193 and get one. Request a Welcome CD if you haven't arrived at Fort Rucker. Ask your sponsor to mail you a Welcome to Fort Rucker CD.


Share-A-Move is a database of newly arrived Soldiers and Family members who have provided their names, phone numbers and/or emails of newcomers willing to meet others and share their experiences obtained at different overseas military bases.



Lending Hangar
The Lending Hangar is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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.

Military Home Front 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 Military Home Front on-line at www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil



Provides travel directions and a graphic representation from the start of your trip to your final destination.


The Hearts Apart 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. Soldiers remaining in on post housing are highly encouraged to attend the initial Hearts Apart brief with their spouse and assigned sponsor. Briefings are by appointment only, due to limited seating.


Germany - Korea  - Alaska - Hawaii Briefings
Briefings are held on Wednesdays by appointment. Topics include transportation, cost of living, climate, and recreation. Briefings are by appointment due to limited seating. Soldiers and Family members should call to confirm which brief will be offered and the time.


Check out the new comprehensive application for sponsorship training, communication, and management of the process.

eSponsorship Application & Training
The online application provides:

* Registration for you and your newcomer
* Training and certificate for your files
* Sponsorship Duty Checklist
* Newcomer and family needs assessment
* Congratulations and Welcome letter templates and packages
* Links to important DoD and Service moving websites
* Management and status updates
* Reporting module
* Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Training can also be held at unit level.

Youth Sponsorship Training
The Relocation Readiness program provides Youth Sponsorship training twice a year. For more information on training contact the Relocation Readiness office. If you would like to request a youth sponsor for your child log onto our CYSS Facebook page at http://ftrucker.com/cyss/ or contact the Fort Rucker School Liaison Officer at 334-255-9812 or http://www.ftruckermwr.com/CYSS/SchoolLiaison.php.


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 and at as a liaison between the member and USCIS when required.

 

When you click on the links below, you will leave our website and will enter a website maintained by a third party that is not related to Family and MWR or the U.S. Army.
ARMY ACS HOMEPAGE
www.myarmyonesource.com

BUREAU CONSULAR AFFAIRS
http://travel.state.gov/
Visa Waiver Program: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/

 

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Daleville: http://www.dalevilleal.com
Dothan: http://www.dothan.com
Enterprise: http://www.enterprisealabama.com
Ozark: http://www.ozarkalchamber.com


EMPLOYMENT
http://joblink.alabama.gov/ada
https://www.usajobs.gov
https://cpol.army.mil
www.indeed.com


FINANCE
http://www.dfas.mil/
http://defensetravel.dod.mil

ALASKA
http://www.wainwright.army.mil
http://www.usarak.army.mil
http://www.travelalaska.com/climate/averages.aspx

GERMANY
http://www.eur.army.mil/
http://www.imcom-europe.army.mil/
www.12cab.army.mil
http://www.letsgo-europe.com/Germany/map.html
http://www.hqusareur.army.mil/rmv/regulations/aep190-34.pdf

HAWAII
http://www.25idl.army.mil/
http://www.yourmilitaryinhawaii.com
http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/sites/local/

KOREA
http://www.usfk.mil
http://www.osan.af.mil
http://8tharmy.korea.army.mil
http://www-2id.korea.army.mil
http://www.dragonhilllodge.com

http://humphreys.korea.army.mil

U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICE
http://www.uscis.gov
http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0482.shtm

Pro Bono Assistance For Military: http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?bc=24109

PCS INFORMATION
Relocation Checklist
http://myarmyonesource.com
http://www.ahrn.com

https://www.housing.army.mil
http://www.militaryonesource.com

Military Youth on the Move (MYOM):

http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=MYOM:HOME:2647065654065888
http://www.move.mil

http://www.pcsamerica.net
https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at
www.familywatchdog.us

ACS

Contact Us

Soldier Service Center

Building 5700 Room 390 and 193

334-255-3817

  • Military Home Front
  • Picerne Military Housing