2015 Freedom Fest

Join us in the celebration of our nation’s independence on July 2 from 4–10 pm for a day of food, activities, and fun, culminating in one of the area’s largest fireworks show. Freedom Fest is Fort Rucker’s premier event hosted by the Commanding General. The 98th Army Silver Wings Band will perform. Activities include a variety of displays, kid’s inflatable fun zone, rides, and a variety of local and regional vendors. This event is free and open to the public. Gate Access Badge Required. There are a few items prohibited at the Freedom Fest 2015, including no coolers, backpacks (except for medical and baby care items), no pets, no fireworks of any kind, no glass containers, no weapons (guns, knives, pepper spray, etc.), and no bicycles, scooters, roller blades, or skateboards. This is for the safety of all patrons. Fort Rucker Festival Fields, 4–10 pm. 

For more information, contact DFMWR at (334) 255-1749 or visit http://www.ftruckermwr.com/freedom-fest-2015/

June 19, 2015 Dueling Pianos

June 19

Dueling Pianos

Join Family & MWR on Friday, June 19 in The Landing ballroom from 8 pm–midnight for Dueling Pianos! Enjoy this high energy, all request, sing along, clap along, rock n’ roll, comedy piano show as the talented entertainers get the entire audience involved in the fun. The event is open to the public, ages 16+. Advanced tickets are $12 through Thursday, June 18, and $16 at the door the day of the show. Bring your friends and secure your VIP table for $150. VIP tables seat 10 patrons and are guaranteed seating near the stage! 

For more information, please call The Landing at (334) 598-2426 or the Special Events Coordinator, (334) 255-9810.

Administrative Professionals Day

In celebration of Administrative Professionals, Family & MWR Business Operations Division will be offering Administrative Professionals Day specials on April 22 at the locations below to give management the opportunity to show appreciation by taking their administrative professional to lunch.

2nd Annual 3 vs. 3 Indoor Soccer Tournament

Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Center will host the 2^nd Annual 3 vs. 3 Indoor Soccer Tournament on Saturday, April 18 from 8 am–1 pm and Sunday, April 19 starting at 1 pm. The tournament will be played with the double elimination format. The registration is open to the first 12 teams enrolled. Registration will end on Friday, April 17 at 6 pm. The cost for each team is $50. Teams are encouraged to have more than 3 members due to the rapid succession of the games during the tournament. The tournament is open to authorized patrons and the public. All participants must be at least 19 years old. Trophies will be awarded to 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place teams. For more information or to register, please contact the Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Center at (334) 255-2296.

Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Clarissa, our Volunteer Spotlight! You may recognize her from Fort Rucker's Arts & Crafts Center. Our Volunteers play a vital role in keeping our community ‪#‎AbovetheBest‬ and opportunities are available at various locations on post. Read more about Clarissa in the March At Ease magazine.

Are you interested in volunteering? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (334) 255-1429 for more info.  

Comedy Live at Fort Rucker- January 23

Are you ready to laugh out loud? Join us for Comedy Live at Rucker on Friday, January 23 at The Landing! Doors to the ballroom will open at 7 pm, and the show will be kicked off by emcee Steve Baucom at 8 pm. This year’s show will feature not one, but two energetic headliners—Chris Killian and Tyler Boeh! Both are sure to entertain and delight the audience with their humor. The event is open to the public, ages 18+. Tickets go on sale January 5 and will be $12 through January 21. Tickets will be $16 after January 21 and on the day of the show. Bring your friends and secure your VIP table for $150. VIP tables seat 10 patrons and are guaranteed seating near the stage!

Tickets may be purchased at The Landing Zone, The Landing, Lyster Coffee Zone, or MWR Central. For more information, please contact (334) 255-9810.

2015 Fort Rucker Family & MWR Welcome Guide

Happy 2015! Click the image to check out the November At Ease Magazine online! You can pick up your copy of this month's At Ease at various locations throughout Fort Rucker!