Thank you for visiting the Fort Rucker homepage. Please browse our website and get to know more about the Army's best kept secret. We are engaged in many initiatives that make our community one that is not only Army Strong, but Army Family Strong.

Since signing the Army Family Covenant here Oct. 24, 2007, the Fort Rucker command has rededicated itself to building areas that mean the most to families, enhancing their strength and resilience.

We take great pride in the Army Aviation Warfighting Center. It's an excellent place to live and work, and we've received our fair share of Installation of Excellence awards.

There's a good deal of old-fashioned Southern hospitality on post as well as in the friendly neighboring communities. Whether you come for a visit or an assignment, be sure to take advantage of the many activities and services available here. Enjoy your stay.

 

Noteworthy

H1N1 Flu Information

Lyster Army Health Clinic expects to receive flu vaccine and begin vaccinating at the Retiree Health Fair on October 30. Vaccinations on that day will be given to retirees and their eligible Family members. Beginning Nov. 2, flu vaccination for all military beneficiaries will begin in the Immunization Clinic. The hours to receive flu vaccine will be Monday - Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.  Active-duty military vaccinations will be coordinated with unit commands. 

Lyster officials appreciate your patience and understanding and state that they intend to vaccinate the community as quickly as possible as soon vaccine is available.  For updates, continue to visit our Web site or call the "flu line" at 334-255-7325.

Fort Rucker officials ask that all Soldiers, Family members, civilian and contract employees take time to educate themselves on how to prevent the spread of a flu virus. Visit the H1N1 page for simple prevention tips and other information from the Centers for Disease Control, as well as other resources and articles.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention, like all leadership challenges, is a Commander’s program and every leader’s responsibility at all levels. The success of the Army Suicide Prevention Program rests upon proactive, caring and courageous people who recognize the imminent danger and then take immediate action to save a life.

Active engagement of everyone can help to minimize the risk of suicide within the Army to stop this tragic and unnecessary loss of human life. Suicide prevention is everybody’s business in The Army. More | Video

Hurricane Preparedness

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.

The goal of the Hurricane Preparedness Web site is to inform the public about the hurricane hazards and provide knowledge which can be used to take ACTION. This information can be used to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water. Learn more

NCO VISION

Today’s NCO is an innovative, competent and professional enlisted leader grounded in heritage, values and tradition. Today’s NCO embodies the Warrior Ethos, champions continuous learning and is capable of leading, training and motivating diverse teams. Today’s NCO is an adaptive leader who is proficient in joint and combined expeditionary warfare; continuous-simultaneous full-spectrum operations; and is culturally astute and resilient to uncertain and ambiguous environments.

Today’s NCO must lead by example, train from experience, maintain and enforce standards, take care of Soldiers and adapt to a changing world.

TRICARE Online

TRICARE Online is a secure Web portal designed to increase access to care for authorized TRICARE beneficiaries and increase access to information for designated TRICARE physicians and support staff.

Air Traffic Services Leaders Conference

The 2010 Air Traffic Services Leaders Conference will be held March 16-19. Click here to register.

» STAND TO

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» Driving with cell phones

Drivers traveling on Fort Rucker must pull vehicles over or use a hands-free device when talking on cell phones.

» Channel 6

For local features, emergency preparedness tips, severe weather updates and pertinent safety information, watch Channel 6, your command information news channel.

» Installation Watch

Observe and report unusual or suspicious activity or suspected surveillance to 334-255-2222 .

» ID Cards by Appointment

Fort Rucker’s Identification Card Section, AG/MPD now offers individuals ID cards by appointment. Walk-ins are still served on a first come first served basis. For an appointment call: 255-2182 or 255-2437.