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Army Community Service (ACS)

  • ACS Team at the Community Showcase Aug 2023.

    ACS Team at the Community Showcase Aug 2023.

  • Team ACS

    Team ACS

    Team ACS having a blast, conducting outreach at the Community Egg Hunt on 16 Mar 2024.

  • April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

    April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Team ACS FAP at the Ansbach Elementary School to kickoff Child Abuse Prevention Month. 

  • 5-4 ADAR Pinwheel Garden

    5-4 ADAR Pinwheel Garden

    5-4 ADAR kicked off April with their unit Child Abuse Prevention Month Pinwheel Garden! 

  • FAP Feb 2024 Painting with Love Couples Night

    FAP Feb 2024 Painting with Love Couples Night

    FAP Painting with Love Couples Night in Feb 2024 focused on providing a place where couples could connect and gain tips on healthy communication. 

  • FAP promotes healthy, safe teen dating!

    FAP promotes healthy, safe teen dating!

    FAP brought Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Feb 2024 to the Katterbach Youth Center.

  • FAP Volunteer at the AMHS!

    FAP Volunteer at the AMHS!

    FAP volunteer spreading positive information to promote healthy teen dating during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Feb 2024.

Make ACS Your 1st Choice

Regardless of what stage of life you and or your family are in, Army Community Service helps to make Army life successful. If you are new to the Fort Carson Colorado area, make sure to stop in and pick up a welcome packet, get maps and directions about the local area and meet our professional staff. 

ACS offers classes on parenting, finances, relationships, volunteerism, exceptional family members, and much more. Our programs and services are designed to improve your quality of life. 

Our Organization

The ACS Mission

Our mission at ACS is to prepare and empower our Total Military Family to meet the challenges of military life by providing essential programs, resources, and services that enhance knowledge, life skills, well-being, quality of life, and retention.  ACS supports the Commanders' ability to sustain mission readiness to fight and win on any battlefield.

Our Vision

Our vision at U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Army Community Service is to be a professional,  Military and Family readiness team committed to excellence. We are a force multiplier that aggressively anticipates, meets and successfully empowers Commanders, Soldiers, Families, and the Community to overcome any personal readiness challenge.

Army Community Service (ACS) Programs
Home Based Business Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Family Advocacy Program Employment Readiness Program (ERP) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Mobilization, Deployment and Stability and Support Operations Financial Readiness Program (FRP) Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Army Emergency Relief (AER) Relocation Readiness Program (RRP)
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Basic German Class with ACS

Learn the basics of the German language during your lunch break!

Apr 30 12 pm - 1 pm
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English as a Second Language (ESL) with ACS

Learn to speak English with confidence with ACS!

Apr 30 1 pm - 2 pm
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Host Nation Orientation with ACS (Day 1 in classroom)

Let Army Community Service (ACS) help you get acquainted with your new home!

May 1 9 am - 3 pm
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Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup - Katterbach (ACS)

Join the Army Community Service (ACS) New Parent Support Program (NPSP) for this weekly informative playgroup.

May 1 10:30 am - 12 pm
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Emergency Placement Care (EPC) Orientation (ACS)

Learn the steps to become an approved Emergency Placement Care (EPC) provider family.

May 1 3 pm - 4 pm
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Host Nation Orientation with ACS (Day 2 - City Tour)

A continuation of the Day 1 Host Nation Orientation, participants will gain hand on experience with speaking German and navigating the local area and the Ansbach Altstadt.

May 2 9 am - 3 pm
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Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup - Katterbach (ACS)

Join the Army Community Service (ACS) New Parent Support Program (NPSP) for this weekly, informative playgroup.

May 2 10:30 am - 12 pm
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Letting Go: Stress Management with ACS

Learn how to let go of stress and minimize the negative symptoms and effects that it has on the body and mind.

May 2 1 pm - 3 pm
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Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup - Bleidorn (ACS)

Join the Army Community Service (ACS) New Parent Support Program (NPSP) for a Wiggles and Giggles Playgroup every 1st Tuesday of the month at the Library on Bleidorn Housing.

May 7 10 am - 11 am
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Career Transition and Planning with ACS

Are you moving or exiting military service, or looking to change your career field? Gain tips from the Army Community Service (ACS) Employment Readiness Program on how to plan for a smooth career transition.

May 7 2 pm - 4 pm

How to Create Your Own Financial Plan (ACS)

Take control of your finances and build the framework to achieve your financial goals. 

May 8 10 am - 11:30 am
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How to Create Your Own Financial Plan (ACS)

Take control of your finances and build the framework to achieve your financial goals. 

May 8 10 am - 11:30 am
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Kinder Café with ACS

Join Army Community Service (ACS) for a support group for pre/post-natal mothers and fathers.

May 8 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Volunteer Recruitment & Outreach (ACS)

Come learn about the USAG Ansbach Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) and learn how you can get involved!

May 8 3 pm - 4 pm
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Taming your Temper with ACS

Hosted by the Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program (FAP), gain the skills needed to evaluate, understand, and develop a strategy to control your anger. 

May 9 1 pm - 3:30 pm
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Taming your Temper with ACS

Hosted by the Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program (FAP), gain the skills needed to evaluate, understand, and develop a strategy to control your anger. 

May 9 1 pm - 3:30 pm
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Sensory Bowling with ACS EFMP

Join the Army Community Service (ACS) EFMP for Sensory Bowling every second Thursday of the month!

May 9 4 pm - 5 pm
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Taming your Temper with ACS

Hosted by the Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program (FAP), gain the skills needed to evaluate, understand, and develop a strategy to control your anger.

May 10 8 am - 11:30 am
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Letting Go: Stress Management with ACS

Learn how to let go of stress and minimize the negative symptoms and effects that it has on the body and mind. 

May 10 1 pm - 3:30 pm

Letting Go: Stress Management with ACS

Learn how to let go of stress and minimize the negative symptoms and effects that it has on the body and mind. 

May 10 1 pm - 3:30 pm
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Baby Bootcamp with ACS

Are you expecting a baby? Join the ACS New Parent Support Program to learn how to care for your newborn and begin building a lifelong relationship with your baby.

May 15 9 am - 1 pm
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EFMP Lunch & Learn with ACS

Bring your lunch and join in on the conversation with ACS EFMP every third Wednesday of the month.

May 15 12 pm - 1 pm
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Intro to USAJOBS with ACS

Learn how to setup your USAJOBS profile and start applying for federal jobs with help from our Army Community Service (ACS) Employment Readiness Program!

May 16 9 am - 11 am
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Building Strong Relationships with ACS

Join the ACS Family Advocacy Program for a relationship-focused exploration of healthy communication through challenges.

May 16 1 pm - 3 pm