february 2012 bluestar newsletter
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The Blue Star NewsletterFebruary 2012
The Mobilization & Deployment ReadinessProgram is yet striving to be an asset to the Blue Star Card holders. During this month, it is our goal to equip you with information regarding happiness after homecoming. Anyone desiring a reunion briefing, please call and set up your appointments as soon as possible.
Curtis L. WilliamsMobilization & Deployment Readiness Program334.255.9578.
Operation Security (OPSEC)
Military Community Awareness
As a military family member, you’re part of the OPSEC team and play a crucial role in ensuring your loved ones’ safety. Understanding and following OPSEC ensures your safety at home. For example, use common sense when hanging yellow ribbons on trees, sticking magnets on cars, or wearing clothing that advertises your deployment status. These may be seen as opportunities for others to recognize your vulnerabilities. Help your service member feel confident about your safety and security while he or she is deployed by protecting yourself.
Social Networking: Status updates, countdown calendars, and other online displays can jeopardize your safety as well as the safety of your service member. The military is making decisions on how to manage social networking in a way that allows a continued line of communication between service members and their families without jeopardizing Operations Security.
Watch constantly for military updates and restrictions on the use of these sites.
When using social networking sites, take your unit’s cautions and suggestions seriously.
Upcoming Events
FRG TrainingFebruary 6, 20120800-1230pmBldg 5700, Rm 284
Care Team TrainingFebruary 29, 20120800-1230pmBldg 5700, Rm 284
FRG TrainingMarch 29, 20120800-1230pmBldg 5700, Rm 284
POCs:Curtis WilliamsMobilization & Deployment Program [email protected]
Ruth GonzalezRelocation Readiness Program [email protected]
Consider using communication sites that are set up in partnership with military requirements. The site www.websitesforheros.com provides a password-protected, secure website for a military family. Set this up before you leave.
Remember that even when using military sponsored networking sites, your information is never 100% secure.
UPDATE Child Care for Family Readiness Groups (FRG) Funding from the Army Family Covenant to pay for child care for official FRG meetings ended in October 2011. It is now being restored with funding from Children Youth and School Services (CYSS). For making child care reservations and additional information, call Pam Williams at 334.255.2375.
Fort Rucker Tax Center 334.255.2937 The Fort Rucker Tax Center will open and remain open thru 15 April 2012 to help Retirees, Soldiers and Families prepare their income taxes. The Tax Center is located on the 3rd floor of Bldg 5700, Rm 371F. The Center will be open Monday thru Friday from 0900-1600. Tax assistance is provided on an appointment basis.