1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
30 September 2011
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 ACS Calendar of
Events
2 Did You Know? DD93
and SGLV
3 Month of the Military
Family events
"Every great organization is
the lengthened shadow of a
single man. His character
determines the character of
his organization."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Upcoming Did you Know?
Training/Workshops The DD Form 93 is the official and legal document
used by Soldiers designating the person who should be
notified in case of an emergency, sickness or death.
 1 October – Southern The Soldier uses the form to designate the beneficiaries
Landscaping & Gardening Class of certain benefits/entitlements such as death gratuity
at the Center Library from 1:00 – and unpaid pay and allowances. It is imperative that
2:00 pm. (334) 255-3885. name and address of the persons to be notified in case
of an emergency, sickness or death be complete and accurate. Addresses should include
 1 October -- Couples Aloha a complete street address, city, state, country and zip code. Please ensure there is a
Paradise Fun Night from 4-6pm. telephone number also listed for each individual on the form. Delays in notification of
Register by calling (334) 255- the next of kin are directly related to information on the DD Form 93 being incomplete,
3898. inaccurate or outdated. Please ensure whenever the next of kin information changes that
the DD Form 93 is updated. That includes PCS moves and changes in family dynamics.
 5 October – Marriage 101 from
1300 – 1600 at the Spiritual Life Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is a term group life insurance program
Center. Register nlt 3 October by for service members. It is available in increments of $10,000 up to the maximum of
calling (334) 255-3898. $400,000. The policy is paid for by a monthly premium deducted from the Soldier’s
pay. The beneficiary designation for SGLI is made on the SGLV Form 8286. Per AR
600-8-1 each principal and contingent beneficiary must be noted by name. Beneficiaries
 5 & 6 October – Army Family cannot be designated by noting “BY LAW” or “BY WILL.” SGLI payments cannot be
Action Plan (AFAP) at The directly paid to a minor. If a minor is named the beneficiary of SGLI, depending on state
Landing. To submit issues call law the proceeds may not be released and used for the benefit of the minor until the
(334) 255-2382 court is petitioned for the appointment of a guardian for the SGLI proceeds. At this point
the Soldier has no input about the person selected to act for the minor. The appointed
 6 Oct – 17 Nov – Becoming a guardian may be required to pay for a surety bond to ensure payment of the SGLI
Love & Logic Parent Workshop proceeds. Some of the SGLI proceeds may be utilized to pay bond, court and legal
at the Early Childhood Activity expenses rather than completely going to the minor. If a Soldier would like to designate
Center. Register by calling (334) the proceeds of the SGLI to a child, he/she has the benefits of legal advice from the Staff
255-3898. Judge Advocate Office, in room 320 of the Soldier Service Center. They can review the
options of UGMA, UTMA or a trust; all which would requires the Soldier to name a
 13 October – Hunter Education custodian or trustee. A last will and testament, power of attorney or other document
Classes at Adams Hall (Bldg. cannot change or cancel a SGLI beneficiary designation. The Soldier must complete a
5419) Room 120 beginning at new SGLV 8286 to update or change a beneficiary.
5:30 pm. For more information
call Outdoor Rec (334) 255- An English proverb states “some are wise and some are otherwise.” Don’t leave to
4305. tomorrow what should be done today. Soldiers and spouses, keep your important
documents updated and complete. Have an “I love you box” which includes all your
important papers to include the DD Form 93 and SGLV 8286, so your loved ones are
 18 & 25 October – Anger
not left to presuming what should be done.
Management Workshop from
0900 – 1130. To register call
(334) 255-3898.
 24 & 31 October –
Divorce/Separation Co-
Parenting Workshop from 0900
– 1200. To register, call (334)
255-3898.
FRG Leader Training
20 October 2011
0800 – 1230
Call (334) 255-9578 for more details

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Month of the Military Family – November 2011
Do you know an outstanding Military Family that you would like to honor? Then be sure to
submit your nomination to the ACS office in Bldg. 5700, Rm 390 no later than Friday,
October 14th. Your nomination must describe specific contributions the Military Family has
made to improve the quality of life for the Soldiers and Families in your unit/organization
and the Fort Rucker Community. For specific criteria and requirements for nomination
applications, please contact ACS at (334) 255-3817 or tom.c.jenkins@us.army.mil.
The “My Military Family” Art Contest is open to all military students between the ages of
4-11. Submit your color drawing depicting your family, on 8.5 x 11” paper in vertical
(portrait) format. Please do not identify familymembers by name on the drawing. Please be
sure to include student’s name, grade, name of parent(s), phone number and email address
on the back of the drawing. The deadline for submission is 20 October to their Fort
Rucker Primary & Elementary School Counselors. The deadline for off post students is
21 October to ACS (Bldg. 5700, Rm 390).
The “What Being in a Military Family Means to Me” Essay Contest is open to all military students
between the ages of 7-12. The essay should contain no less than 100 words and no more than 200
words and may be hand written or typed. Please be sure to include: student’s name, grade, name of
parent (s), phone number and email address on the back of the essay. The deadline for submission for
on post students is October 20th to their Fort Rucker Primary & Elementary School Counselors. The
deadline for off post students is October 21st to ACS (Bldg. 5700, Rm 390).
All winners will be announced at the “Salute to Military Families” event on 5
November from 1000 – 1300 at the Fort Rucker Festival Fields.

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