ACAP relocates

The Fort Rucker Army Career and Alumni Program Center moved recently from its location in Bldg. 5700, Rm. 185 to the second floor of Bldg. 4502. Under the Vow to Hire Heroes Act, more classroom and office space is needed to accommodate new ACAP staff members and the number of classes required under the act.

Under the VOW Act, three two-day voluntary classes for the transitioning Soldiers will be phased in throughout fiscal year 2013: Boots to Business, taught by the Small Business Administration, began April 13; the education center will teach a class for Soldiers who desire to go to school after they transition; and the Veterans Administration will conduct a class for Soldiers who want technical training after they transition.

For more on ACAP, call 255-3932.

Suicide Prevention

Applied Suicide intervention Skills Training is a two-day suicide intervention course intended for gatekeepers, such as commanders, first sergeants, chaplains, platoon sergeants and first-line supervisors (military or civilian) held at various times between now and mid-September. The goal of the course is to reach out to gatekeepers to teach them how to respond appropriately if a Soldier or civilian presents to them with suicidal thoughts or actions.

Course dates are June 12-13, with a signup deadline of June 7; and Sept. 11-12, with a signup deadline of Sept. 6 The courses take place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the Wings Chapel. Each session is limited to 30 people.

To register or for more information on other suicide prevention training options, call (334) 255-7010.

EFMP Needs Assessment

The Fort Rucker Exceptional Family Member Program conducts its needs assessment survey now through July 1. The survey is available here. Soldiers and Families should fill out the short form online or pick up a paper copy of the survey at Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities.

For more on the survey, call (334) 255-9277.

Memorial Day Ceremony

Fort Rucker hosts its Memorial Day Ceremony May 23 at 8:30 a.m. at Veterans Park in front of the U.S. Army Aviation Museum. All are invited to attend the ceremony.

Army health care survey

The Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey is now available to active duty Soldiers and Family members through Army Knowledge Online e-mail. Surveys are still mailed to retirees and retiree Family members, as well as to active duty and active duty Family members whose emails are unavailable.

Change of Command

The 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regiment hosts its change of command May 29 at 8:30 a.m. at Howze Field. Lt. Col. Allen M. Gengler will assume command from Lt. Col. James E. Ward.

MEDPROS Phone Number Change

Lyster Army Health Clinic advises people that the phone number to the Medical Protection System office, located at Bldg. 5700, has changed. The new phone number is (334) 255-9916. Those calling the old number will automatically be transferred to the new number for about 90 days.

ID Card Section

People who need a common access card or military ID card who are in a hurry can make an appointment by calling (334) 255-2437 or (334) 255-2182. When people call for an appointment, they will be screened and advised of any documentation they need to bring. Walk-ins will continue to be served on a first-come, first-served basis. As a reminder, people may experience delays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.