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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Mandatory Newcomer’s Welcome
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.
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Fort Rucker Welcome Packets and 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.
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Share-A-Move
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.
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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.
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Military Home Front - Plan My Move
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 or www.planmymove.org.
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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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Hearts Apart Program
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. Spouses of Deployed Service members meet the second Wednesday of the month at the Spiritual Life Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Spouses bring their lunch and share their experiences with one another.
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.
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PCS Briefs
Germany Briefing
Briefings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 1400 hours in Room 371G. 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 371G. 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
Briefings are held on alternating Tuesdays in Room 371G. 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.
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Sponsorship Training
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.
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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 and at as a liaison between the member and USCIS when required.
Favorite Links
ARMY ACS HOMEPAGE
www.myarmyonesource.com
BUREAU CONSULAR AFFAIRS
http://travel.state.gov/
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
http://www.mwrarmyalaska.com
GERMANY
http://www.hqusareur.army.mil/
http://www.imcom-europe.army.mil/sites/local
http://rmv.hqusareur.army.mil/drivrman/190-34.htm
www.12cab.army.mil
https://public.euromwr.army.mil/mwr_armylodging.htm#franc
http://www.letsgo-europe.com/Germany/map.html
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://ima.korea.army.mil/imakoroweb/sites/local
http://humphreys.korea.army.mil/v2/
http://www-2id.korea.army.mil
http://www.dragonhilllodge.com
U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICE
http://www.uscis.gov
http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0482.shtm
PCS INFORMATION
Relocation Checklist
http://myarmyonesource.com
http://www.ahrn.com
http://www.militaryonesource.com
http://www.move.mil
https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at
www.familywatchdog.us
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ay 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.