1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
19 August 2011
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 Lake Party Luau – 27
August
2 Did You Know? – Gen.
Theodore Lyster was
known as the “Father of
Aviation Medicine”
3 FBI Child ID app
4 Thrift Savings Plan
(TSP) – The Basics
Workshop
“”The beginning of
knowledge is the
discovery of something
we do not understand
~ Frank Herbert
Live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, exhibition openings and more.
Thursday 15 Sept. from 5-8pm at the Wiregrass Museum of Art
$5/person or free/members
Register online at www.wiregrassmuseum.org
www.housing.army.mil
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Upcoming Did you Know?
General Lyster received his medical degree from
Training/Workshops the University of Michigan medical School in 1899.
He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War,
20 August – Babysitter Course
from 0800 – 1600 at Bowden
entering the war as assistant surgeon in 1900, and
Terrace Neighborhood Center. promoted through the various grades to that of
To register call (334) 255-2958 Lieutenant Colonel in 1917; in 1919, he was retired
with the rank of Colonel. By an Act of Congress in
23 & 30 August – Anger June, 1930, he was promoted to Brigadier General, Retired. He was Chief of
Management Workshop from Aviation and Professional Services in The Surgeon General's Office (1917-
0900 – 1130 at the Early 1918), for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award. It was by
Childhood Activity Center. To War Department Special Order 207 (September 6, 1917) that Theodore Lyster
register or for more information (LTC) became the first Chief Surgeon, Aviation Section, Signal Crops, United
call (334) 255-3898. States Army - a position he had recommended as essential to fully realize the
capability of Army aviation and provide adequate medical support to this
23 August – “A Whale of a Time” important element. His relentless efforts to create the new post and the
at the Center Library from 3:30 outstanding manner in which he proved the importance of the position, as its
pm – 5:00 pm for children ages first assignee, earned him the title of "Father of Aviation Medicine".
3-11. Call (334) 255-3885 to Although General Lyster's most significant contribution was pioneering aviation
register. EFMP friendly. medicine, he was instrumental in many other areas. He was primarily
responsible for standardizing and expediting physical examinations (1917), and
30 August – TSP Workshop from organizing the Medical Research Board (1918). Following a visit to Europe in
1830 – 2030 at the Bowden 1918, Dr. Lyster conducted numerous research studies on the "Care of the
Terrace Community Center. To Flyer" which led to substantial improvements in treatment and recovery.
reserve your seat call (3340 255-
9631. Space is limited!
6 September – Stress
Science, Math & Research for
Management Workshop from
0900 – 1200 at the Early
Transformation (SMART) Scholarship
Childhood Activity Center. Call program
The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation
(SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for
(334) 255-3898 to register.
students pursuing an opportunity for students pursuing an
12 & 19th September – undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology,
Divorce/Separation Co- Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full
Parenting Workshop from 0900 scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion.
– 1200 at the Early Childhood
Activity Center. To register call Students pursuing degrees related to the following are
(334) 255-3898 encouraged to apply: Biosciences, Engineering
(Aeronautical/Astronautical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Materials
14 September – “Using Credit Science, Industrial & Systems, Naval Architecture & Ocean,
Wisely” from 1130 – 1230 in Nuclear, Mechanical), Cognitive/Neural/and Behavioral Sciences,
Bldg. 5700, Rm 284. Call (334) Computer/Computational Sciences, Mathematics, Physics,
255-9631/2887 to register
Oceanography, Chemistry, Biosciences, and Information Sciences.
16 September – Newcomer’s
Welcome Applicants must be at least 18, currently enrolled in a U.S.
college or university, and be eligible to receive and hold a
17 September – Library 101 security clearance. Visit http://smart.asee.org for more
(Research Fundamentals for information and to apply. Deadline for applications is December.
Students) at the Center Library.
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Open to all students in 6th – 12th grade
19 August from 7-10 pm in Spiritual Life Center
Free popcorn and soda
For more info call (850) 333-3039
The FBI’s Child ID App – Putting Safety in Your Hands
The first mobile application created by the FBI provides a convenient place to
electronically store photos and vital information about your children so that it’s literally
right at hand if you need it.
You can show the pictures, provide physical identifiers such as height and weight to
security or police officers on the spot. You can also quickly and easily email the
information to authorities with a few clicks. The app includes tips on keeping children safe
as well as specific guidance on what to do in those first few crucial hours after a child goes
missing.
Right now, the Child ID app is only available for use on iPhones, with plans to expand this
tool to other devices in the near future.
Suicide Prevention Presentation – Crew & Casting call
The Fort Rucker Army Substance Abuse Program is working on a Suicide Prevention
Presentation and is seeking interested military spouses who would be interested
in auditioning or helping out backstage/ushering. Those interested in being part
of the cast need not have any prior theatre or acting experience.
There will be an orientation/auditioning meeting on 23 August from 1100 – 1300
at the Post Theatre (bring a brown bag lunch). For more information call (334) 255-7806.
Passionate. Creative. Determined to find solutions to the challenges we
face in the 21st Century. Army Civilian Service provides worldwide
opportunities.
www.armycivilianservice.com
