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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.

January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 31 days. The name of the month is derived from Janus, the Roman god of gates and doors, and hence of openings and beginnings. January was the 11th month of the year in the ancient Roman calendar; in the 2nd century BC, however, it came to be regarded as the first month. On January 1 the Romans offered sacrifices to Janus so that he would bless the new year.

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• Birthstone - Garnet
• Georgia, 4th of the original 13 colonies, ratified the Constitution and became the 4th state on January 2, 1788
• Alaska admitted to the Union as the 49th state on January 3, 1959
• Utah admitted to the Union as the 45th state on January 4, 1896
• New Mexico admitted to the Union as the 47th state on January 6, 1912
• Connecticut, 5th of the original 13 colonies, ratified the Constitution and became the 5th state on January 9, 1788
• Civil Service system established on January 16, 1883
• Inauguration Day for the President every fourth year, beginning in January 20, 1937
• Michigan admitted to the Union as the 26th state on January 26, 1837
• Kansas admitted to the Union as the 34th state on January 29, 1861
• Zodiac Signs:
  Capricorn/Goat - December 22-January 19
  Aquarius/Water Bearer - January 20-February 18