Dedicated to all DFAS employees, former & current

LawtonDFASAlumni.org is a member funded, non-government web site you can use to keep up with friends that have moved on whether it be another DFAS site or simply moved on to other adventures in their life. Keep up with old friends no matter where they are.

Check our Alumni/Alumnae list page to find that old friend you may have lost touch with. If your name isn't listed, consider submitting the OPT-IN form so old friends may find you here, they may be looking for you someday. Be sure to read our Privacy page before submitting any information.

Donations and memberships are now being accepted as well and those choosing one of these courses will also be listed on our Supporters page.

February is the second month of the year. The name was derived from the Latin word februa, signifying the festivals of purification celebrated in ancient Rome during this month. It was not originally included in the Roman calendar, which began with March. According to legend, King Numa Pompilius added the month of January at the beginning of the year and February at its end. The latter was placed in second position in the Roman calendar in 452 BC. February was originally 29 days long, but one day was later transferred to the month of August. It is now 28 days long in ordinary years, a 29th day being added in leap years. Notable United States holidays celebrated in February include the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln on the 12th and George Washington on the 22nd, which are now celebrated together as Presidents' Day on the third Monday of the month. Other Presidents born this month include Ronald Reagan and William Henry Harrison.

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• Birthstone - Amethyst
• The Supreme Court of the United States met for the first time on February 1, 1790
• Groundhog's day is celebrated on February 2
• Confederate States of America organized by a temporary committee that met at Montgomery, Ala. on February 4,1861
• Massachusetts, 6th of the original 13 colonies, ratified the Constitution and became the 6th state on February 6, 1788
• Arizona admitted to the Union as the 48th state on February 14, 1912
• Oregon admitted to the Union as the 33rd state on February 14, 1859
• Valentine Day is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other is celebrated on February 14
• Aquarius/Water Bearer - January 20-February 18
  Pisces/Fish - February 19-March 20