1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
7 October 2011
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 EDGE -- October
2 Did You Know?
DONSA/Holiday
Schedule (2011-2012)
3 Breast Cancer
Awareness
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Did you Know?
Upcoming What is a DONSA? A DONSA is a “Day of No Scheduled Activity” -- an extra day off
Training/Workshops typically a Friday) that combines with a Federal Holiday (typically a Monday). This
affords Soldiers and their Families a 3 or 4 day weekend.
 13 October – Hunter Education DONSAs are at the discrepancy of the Commander and are usually affected by the
Classes at Adams Hall (Bldg. training schedule/mission for that unit/installation.
5419) Room 120 beginning at
5:30 pm. For more information 2011-2012 DONSA & Holiday Schedule
call Outdoor Rec (334) 255-
4305. Public holiday observances: DONSAs:
10 October Columbus Day 7 October
 13 October – Get R.E.A.L from 11 November Veterans Day 14 November
0830 – 1430 at The Commons. 24 November Thanksgiving Day 25 November
To register, call (334) 255-2382. 26 December Christmas Day 19* & 23 December
2 January New Year’s Day 30 December
 13 & 27 October – Employment 16 January Martin Luther King Jr. Day 13 January 2012
Readiness Job Search Class from 20 February President’s Day 17 February 2012
0855 – 1030. To register call 28 May Memorial Day 25 May 2012
(334) 255-3949. 4 July Independence Day 3* July 2012
3 September 2012 Labor day 31 August 2012
 15 October – Home Buying &
The USAACE Holiday season is 20 December 11* through 2 January 2012. Staff offices
Selling Workshop from 0900 – will remain operational half or full day based on the supervisor’s discretion and mission
1130 at The Commons. To requirements throughout the holiday period. Offices will be closed as training holidays on
register, call (334) 255-9631. 23 December and 30 December.
 17, 18 * 20 October – AFTB Level Please note, DONSAs could be cancelled by the Installation Commanding General if it is
II from 0830 – 1430 in Bldg. determined that we have not met our targets for training.
5700, Rm 371F
 18 October – EFMP Information
& Support Group from 1130 – Retired Officers Wives Auxillary (ROWA)
1230 at The Commons. Topic
“No Child Lefet Behind Act.” To The Retired Officers Wives meet the second Tuesday for lunch from Sept. through May.
register, call (334) 255-9277.
The dates for 2011 are:
Oct. 11 at The Landing with a Fashion Show by Leon's
 18 & 25 October – Anger
Those attending are asked to wear a vintage (or current style) hat and gloves.
Management Workshop from
0900 – 1130. To register call Nov. 8 at Brasas Brazil in Enterprise
(334) 255-3898. Husbands/Veterans are invited for Veteran Appreciation
 19 October – Assistive Dec. 13 at The Landing or the Silver Wings
Technology Expo from 1000 – Tour of Homes after Lunch at The Crutchfields and The Muskopfs
1400 at Bldg. 5700.
Guests are always welcome. Reservations should be made by Friday noon before each
 24 & 31 October – luncheon to Mary at 334-347-4966. Cost is $10 or $11. Social time begins at 10:30 and
Divorce/Separation Co- lunch at 11:00a.m.
Parenting Workshop from 0900
– 1200. To register, call (334) For more information contact Mary Jane Collins, President at 334-774-2101 or by e-mail
255-3898. mjpcollins.ua@centurytel.net
Please note
corrected
date!
FRG Leader Training
10 November 2011
0800 – 1230
Call (334) 255-9578 to register

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Common myths about breast cancer
Information taken from www.oakwood.org/breast-cancer-awareness
Breast cancer only affects older women.
No. While it’s true that the risk of breast cancer increases with age, breast cancer can
occur at any age.
If breast cancer doesn’t run in your family, you won’t get it.
No. Every woman has some risk of breast cancer. The majority of women with breast
cancer have no family history. For those women who do have a family history of breast
cancer, screening may need to begin earlier. If you are concerned, discuss your family
history with your physician or a genetic counselor.
Only your mother’s family history of breast cancer can affect your risk.
No. A history of breast cancer in your mother’s OR your father’s family will influence
your risk equally. That’s because half of your genes come from your mother, half from
your father.
A monthly breast self-exam is the best way to diagnose breast cancer.
No. While breast self exams are important, high-quality mammography is still the most
reliable way to find breast cancer as early as possible.
If detected early, the five-year survival rate exceeds 95%.
Mammograms are among the best early detection methods.
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