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| The Youth Education Support Services Director and School Liaison Officer assists with school transition support services, Partnerships in Education, installation and school communications, local school information for schools on and off post, home-school linkages, scholarship information and post secondary preparation opportunities. |
| All of the Fort Rucker and local public schools cooperate with the Secondary Education Transition Study Memorandum of Agreement to ease the transitions of the children and youth as they move from installation to installation. |
| On-Post Schools |
| The two Fort Rucker schools serve students from age 4 through the sixth grade who live on-post. |
| The Elementary School, comprised of second through six grades, was designed and constructed in 1964 with traditional individual classrooms. |
The Primary School, about one mile away, was designed and constructed in 1973. This school has large, open classroom areas or pods to accommodate 90 students and four teachers per pod. It houses 4-year-olds, kindergarten, and first grade.
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The post’s schools provide high quality
educational opportunities.
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| Fort Rucker schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The schools are funded through DOD as Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools on military installations. |
Alabama requires children to be 4, 5, or 6 years old, on or before September 1, to enter the program for the 4-year-olds, kindergarten, or first grade, respectively.
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Well-Rounded Education
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Fort Rucker students receive a comprehensive, well-rounded education that includes gifted education, art, music, physical education, library science and guidance.
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Reading Recovery, taught at the Fort Rucker Primary School, is an internationally acclaimed program that assists first graders with difficulty reading. A pilot program for dyslexic students is ensuring success for identified students.
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The Fort Rucker schools participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture School Lunch Program that provides breakfast and lunch. Qualified students receive free or reduced-priced meals. The school provides transportation for students residing more than one mile away from the Elementary School.
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| Special Education |
| Fort Rucker Schools also offer outstanding services for students identified with special needs. Special Education services are provided to students with mild to moderate disabilities in the areas of physical impairments, communication impairments, hearing impairments and developmental delays. Students with severe and profound |
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| Higher Education |
Troy University, Dothan at Fort Rucker.
Troy University offers undergraduate and graduate courses each term. Students can complete associate, bachelor, and master degrees on post in the evening. Telephone 598-2443.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Embry-Riddle offers on-post and on-line courses leading to the master of science, bachelor of science, or associate of science degrees in the fields of Aviation Maintenance Management and Aeronautical Science. Embry-Riddle also offers the Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Technical Management, as well as associate of science and bachelor of science degrees in Professional Aeronautics. Telephone 598-6232. |
Enterprise-Ozark Community College (EOCC).
EOCC offers classes at its Fort Rucker Site, Enterprise Campus, and Aviation Campus at Ozark. EOCC offers day, evening, and internet courses leading to associate degrees or certificates in various areas. The aviation degree and certificate programs are the only ones offered in those areas in the state of Alabama. EOCC also offers free GED on-post classes. For more information, call |
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the Fort Rucker Site at (334) 598-3438, the Enterprise Campus at (334) 347-2623, or the Aviation Campus at Ozark at (334) 774-5113, or go online at www.eocc.edu.
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Wallace Community College. Wallace offers instruction in Dothan, Eufaula, and Fort Rucker. Wallace is widely recognized for its excellent allied health and nursing programs and for providing career and technical education in a variety of professional fields. Students may also complete the first two years of a four-year degree through the academic transfer program. More than 50 online courses are available, as well as short-term workforce development opportunities. Free adult education services include GED preparation, English as a Second Language, and Family Literacy.
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| The WCC Fort Rucker Center is conveniently located in Bldg. 4502 on Kingsman Street. Instruction at this site includes practical nursing, cosmetology, and nail technology. All programs are open to Soldiers, Family members, and civilians. For more information, call 334-598-8866, ext. 3601, or visit the College Web site at www.wallace.edu. |
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| American Red Cross |
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The Red Cross keeps loved ones in touch when it matters most--through births, deaths, and critical illnesses.
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This service provides the latest in leading-edge computer technology to send emergency messages to members of the military worldwide. During times of emergency, active duty military and their Family members who live together can access this service by calling toll free at 1-800-272-7337.
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Military members on leave away from their home stations, Family members not living with the military member, and others requiring emergency communications should call their local Red Cross, not the Red Cross toll free number.
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| Red Cross works with aid societies to provide emergency financial assistance in |
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| case of demonstrated urgent need, especially to defray cost associated with emergency leave. |
The Fort Rucker Red Cross provides community volunteer opportunities for military I.D. cardholders.
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| Volunteers may perform valued community service in the dental clinic, Lyster health clinics, veterinary clinic and others. Volunteers perform a variety of tasks, gain self-fulfillment and may enhance their resumes. |
Red Cross further provides first aid, CPR, babysitting, and other classes. Volunteer instructors teach most of these classes.
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The Red Cross Office, Room 104, Lyster Army Health Clinic, is open from 0900 to 1500 Mon. through Fri. For more information phone 255-7215 or DSN 558-7215.
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| Bank and Credit Union |
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| The Armed Forces Bank operates a full-service bank on post at Hutton Plaza, Bldg. 9214, inside the PX mall. Open from 0900 - 2000 Mon. thru Sat. and from 1000 - 1800 Sun.. |
The drive-up location, at the corner of 5th Ave. and Red Cloud Rd., is open from 0830 - 1600 Mon. thru Thurs. and from 0830 - 1700 Fri.. Automatic teller machines are open around the clock.
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| Call 598-2402 for more information. |
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The Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union, Fort Rucker branch, Bldg. 8937 on Red Cloud Rd., opens Mon. through Fri. from 0830-1700. The drive-up windows are open until 1730 on Fridays.
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Members may use the automatic teller machines located at the Post Exchange and other locations in the surrounding communities.
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All share accounts are insured up to $100,000 by an agency of the federal government.
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| Call 598-4411 for more information. |
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| Commissary |
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| The Fort Rucker Commissary is a 27,000 square foot facility with 16 cashier lines for shoppers’ convenience. In Hutton Plaza, Bldg. 9213 off Red Cloud Rd., the commissary offers authorized customers more than 20,000 nationally and locally advertised food and household products, selections of U.S. government grade choice meat, and a wide variety of produce. With 24-hours notice, customers can purchase special cuts of meat, deli party trays, and bakery items. |
Operating Hours:
Mon (closed); Tues–Fri: 1000-1900;
Sat 0900-1800; Sun 1000-1700
(Handicapped patrons may shop 30 min. before store opens.)
Commissary is open Tuesday following Monday holidays. |
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The commissary offers hours with Soldiers in mind.
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| For more information, phone the meat dept., 255-9720/2137; deli and bakery, 255-1091/3826; and produce, 255-9711. |
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| Fort Rucker Exchange |
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The post exchange is a full service facility.
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| Administrative offices: 0730-1600 Mon-Fri. Phone: 503-9044 ext. 243/245 |
| With more than 45,000 square feet the AAFES main store in Hutton Plaza Shopping |
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| Center, Bldg. 9214, stocks brand name clothing, cookware, sporting goods, computers, cameras, DVDs, music, toys and hardware. Hours: Mon-Sat, 0900-2000; Sun, 1000-1800. Phone: 503-9044 |
| The shopping center features the following restaurants in its food court: |
| Charley’s Grilled Subs: Hours: Mon–Fri, 0700-1900; Sat 0800-1800; Sun 1000-1700. |
| Wok Works: Hours: Mon–Fri, 1030-1430. Closed Sat & Sun. |
| Robin Hood: Hours: Mon–Sat, 1030-1700. Closed Sun. |
| Anthony’s: Hours: Mon–Sat, 1030-1900; Sun, 1030-1700. |
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| Other AAFES Services |
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Post Theater:
Hours: Thur–Sun, 1900; occasional showings at 1400. Visit AAFES.com for listings. |
Beauty Shop: Bldg. 9214.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1800; Sat, 0900-1700.
Phone: 598-4315 |
Barber Shop: Bldg. 9214.
Hours: Mon-Sat, 0900-1800; Sun, 1000-1700.
Phone: 598-4484 |
Home and Garden; Toyland: Bldg. 9214. Hours: Mon-Sat, 0900-2000; Sun, 1000-1800.
Phone: 503-9044, ext. 251/252 |
Watch Repair and Trophy Shop: Bldg. 9214.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1730; Sat, 0900-1700.
Phone: 598-2541 |
Concession Barber Shop: Bldg. 6600.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1730; Sat, 0900-1300.
Phone: 598-2498 |
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Mini Mall Shoppette: Bldg. 6600.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0500-2400;
Sat-Sun, 0600-2200.
Phone: 503-9338 |
Military Clothing Sales Store: Bldg. 6600.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0830-1800;
Sat, 0900-1600; Sun, 1100-1700.
Phone: 255-3313 |
Alteration Shop: Bldg. 6600.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1730; Sun, 0900-1400.
Phone: 598-1204 |
Class Six: Bldg. 2906.
Hours: Mon-Sat, 0900-1900; Sun, 1100-1800.
Phone: 503-9044, ext. 283 |
U-Haul and Rent All: Bldg. 2906.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0800-1630; Sat, 0800-1300.
Phone: 598-3017 |
Triangle Shoppette: Bldg. 22305.
Hours: Mon-Sat, 0630-2100; Sun, 0900-2000.
Phone: 503-9044, ext. 277 |
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Cairns Airfield: Bldg. 30101.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0630-2000.
Phone: 598-8771 |
Hanchey Airfield: Bldg. 50101.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0630-1400 & 1600-2000.
Phone: 598-5279 |
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Shell Field Heliport: Bldg. 60102.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0630-1400.
Phone: 348-2920 |
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| Burger King® |
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Burger King: Bldg. 4300.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0700-2000;
Sat, 0800-1800; Sun, 1100-1600.
Phone: 503-9044, ext. 220 |
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Burger King Express: Bldg. 6600.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1700.
Phone: 503-9338, ext. 115 |
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| Thrift Shop |
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| The Thrift Shop has admirably served Fort Rucker and the surrounding community for over 42 years. The Thrift Shop raises funds for worthy causes through the sale of consigned and donated merchandise such as used clothing, toys, jewelry, books, house wares, furniture, and electronics. |
| Over the years, many organizations have benefited from its financial support. Some of these organizations include the D.A.R.E. program, Holiday Food baskets, the community Library, the A.F.T.B. program, and the Scouting programs. The Thrift Shop also awards scholarships to deserving students and donates merchandise to the local DAV, the Wiregrass Emergency Pregnancy Service, Relay for Life and many other organizations. |
| The Thrift Shop is completely dependent on the support and generosity of volunteers and donors. Help is always welcome and much needed in all aspects of the shop. Volunteers’ |
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price donations, tag them, and place them on the sales floor. Other volunteers work in the Consignment area receiving consignments.
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Donations arrive daily, so there is always work to be done sorting, tagging and moving donations to the floor. If volunteering is not possible, consider donating items or stopping by and shopping at the Thrift Shop. There are many wonderful treasures to be found. Make a difference in the community.
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Donate, volunteer, and shop at your Thrift Shop. The Thrift Shop is located on Gladiator Street, Bldg 3904, across from the Post Office. We are open Wed. through Fri. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Consignments hours are Wed.s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thurs.s from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information on volunteering, donating merchandise or consigning items please call 255-9595.
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