Let the Holidays Begin November brings us cold weather, several sports to watch or play and the start of the holiday season. This year, we wanted to spice things up at our Thanksgiving table and try a few non-traditional recipes. Check out the choices we came up with on pages 19 & 20. It doesn’t matter if you decide to explore a different type of food this year or stick with the usual favorites, just remember to focus on your Family. This time of year can cause stress; the shopping, the guests, the food… all can be overwhelming unless we focus on the things we can control. We touch on a few surprising items that can make us moody without our realization. We’re all about keeping things as simple as possible this year! If you want to keep your holiday meal easy, why not head to one of our Dining Facilities and have dinner served to you. No mess, no clean up and great food! We can’t forget to talk about fitness since I have mentioned food several times. The 2013 Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT) wraps up this month and what an exciting ten months it has been! If you haven’t picked up your medals or your t-shirts be sure to stop by Cole Park Commons on November 22. We will also be recognizing success stories and giving you a sneak peek at the 2014 ECFT events.
Tara Goodson and CynDe Clack, Editors mwrlifeeditor@fortcampbellmwr.com
Editors Tara Goodson CynDe Clack
Contributors
Tyshawna Brandt Charlene Frasher Jenelle Grewell Alex Krohn SGT Robert Mitchell Silke Murray Cathy Owens Jessica Ryan
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Year Round with Gardner Indoor Pool Winter is a great time to hit the water.
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Taylor Youth Center Middle school and teen programming at TYC!
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Why do Moody? Surprising reasons you look like Grumpy Cat.
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ECFT Wraps Up the First Year A 10 month period and over 1000 individual participants.
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10 Our Soldier Musicians
Advertising
12 Welcome to Smashville!
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Paula Hallett Cathy Owens Jessica Ryan Tennessee Department of Tourism
The 101st Band entertains at home and downrange. Hockey season is back with a rush!
14 Graduation Reflects Accomplishments A milestone occasion for graduates.
18 Pinterest Fitness Social media inspires us to get healthy.
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19 Thanksgiving Twist
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22 This is the Time
New recipes are a wonderful treat. Pay off this year’s holiday shopping spree.
24 Rising Star SPC Angel Rivera uses his talents to put on a show.
27 Great Leadership Shines Through SGT Ryan Harkleroad is this month’s Hometown Hero.
29 DFAC Holiday Schedule Great food and décor without the stress.
Disclaimers: Fort Campbell’s MWR Life Magazine is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Campbell MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons.The mention or appearance of commercial advertisers, commercial sponsors and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change. MWR Marketing is located at 5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. For more information, call 270-798-7535 or log on to www.fortcampbellmwr.com. 24 hr. event line - 270-798-3172 www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr
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Spotlight on MWR
Year Round with Gardner Indoor Pool by Jenelle Grewell
Even though the summer months are over, Gardner Indoor Pool offers Soldiers and Families a chance to enjoy swimming, one of summer’s most popular pastimes. Gardner Indoor Pool is open seven days a week and has multiple options for pool use. Active duty physical training lap swim is available Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Military training is available by reservation only Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Regular lap swim time is available every day of the week from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recreational swim is available Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Prices to visit Gardner Indoor Pool are $3 per person with one child six years old or younger being free per paying adult. Active duty military is free before 1 p.m. on the weekdays only. Gardner Indoor Pool also offers several pass options for individuals and Families. If you would like to host a party, the facility is available for pool parties on Saturdays and Sundays either during recreational swim time or after hours for a private party. For Families with children in need of swimming lessons, Gardner Indoor Pool has several sessions available. The fall schedule can be found online and the winter 2014 schedule will be released soon. Different levels are available for different skill sets and ages. “It is important to get
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children acclimated to the water. Parents should bring children to the pool and get them used to the water. Get them used to having water in their face and in the ears. Get them used to laying down in the water,” said Dee Bonnell, Water Safety Instructor trainer. A home-school program is offered on Thursdays. Jan Wagner, Aquatics Manager, said this is a time that allows kids who are homeschooled to get together and swim and also meet their P.E. credit needed for graduation requirements. Wagner mentioned the lifeguard classes that are coming up in December and January. To become a lifeguard, participants must be at least 15 years old and able to pass a pre-requisite swimming test. Bonnell said there will be a pre-lifeguard course for potential students to come out and practice the skills required for the pre-requisite swimming test. The classes will be held December 2 and 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Water aerobics are also offered at Gardner Indoor Pool as an alternative for high impact strength training and cardio exercise. “Everybody can do water aerobics because of the low impact and the flexibility. The properties of the water allow you to do more than you could on land,” said Marla Voight, water aerobics instructor. Voight said patrons of any age can do water aerobics. Water aerobics are offered Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Classes are one hour long. To help improve cardio, flexibility and strength, Gardner Indoor Pool offered an Aquatic Boot Camp in October and will continue to offer this challenging, fun program throughout the year. Voight said this is a higher intensity class than a standard water aerobics class. The class requires participants to be able to swim. On December 14 Gardner Indoor Pool will host the Holiday OpenHouse. Wagner said the party will have holiday themed crafts, games, movies and open swimming. “It is a great time for Families to come by and take a break from the chaos of the season,” Wagner said.
On the first Saturday in February, Aquatics will utilize one of the outdoor pools and host the second annual Polar Bear Plunge! Wagner described the Polar Bear Plunge as an event where participants can jump into cold water outside during the winter. “It’s just something they might be able to cross off their bucket list,” Wagner said. For more information, contact Gardner Indoor Pool at (270) 798-6310 during office hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com.
Taylor Youth Center
CYSS
by Tyshawna Brandt
Need a place for your Middle School & High School youth to hang out after school or on Saturday? Taylor Youth Center (TYC) is the perfect place! TYC’s Middle School & Teen (MST) Program offers a variety of activities for youth in 6th-12th grades. There are two gyms, a computer lab, and a recreation room that includes two pool tables, a foosball table and ping pong, a video game area, an art room and a hot spot just for high school youth. We also offer 4-H & Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) activities, including (but not limited to) photography, journalism, cosmetology, drama, media, cooking, science, Smart Girls, Passport to Manhood, Torch Club, Keystone Club, Sports ‘n Fitness, Career Launch, Babysitting Course, Money Matters, and Youth Sponsorship, just to name a few. TYC also hosts special events such as dances, lock-ins and field trips. We currently serve six middle schools and five high schools off post: West Creek, Northeast, Kenwood, Rossview, Richview, New Providence and Northwest, as well as Wassom and Mahaffey Middle Schools on post and Fort Campbell High School. Transportation is provided at no cost from all of these schools to Taylor Youth Center. TYC is open Monday through Saturday. We stay open until 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and on Friday we are
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open until 10 p.m. Saturday’s hours are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. TYC is also open on school holidays with a full day program, opening at 6:30 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Our goal is to offer many different life skills opportunities. One of the ways is to take the teens to visit colleges to engage in workshops. We offer Keystone and Torch Club to educate our youth in community service. We also partner with other Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) programs to offer life skills. We are taking our Life Skills Education to the next level by educating youth on how to ride the Clarksville Transit System (CTS). We will be using CTS to go on a few of our field trips, educational and recreational events. Our intent with this new program is to teach the youth responsibility while learning a skill that can help them later in life. All youth who participate in this program will be supervised by a Child and Youth Program Assistant while on the bus as well as at the destination. If you are at least 15 years old and looking for an opportunity to earn money, MST offers HIRED! HIRED! is a workforce preparation and apprenticeship enterprise designed to meet the employment and career needs of teens, 15 through 18 years of age, who are registered with CYSS. The HIRED! apprenticeship term consists of four 12 week terms repeated annually. Participants are able to take part in a maximum of two
terms per year for three consecutive years. Within each twelve week term, apprentices are expected to work fifteen hours in a seven day period while participating in HIRED! workforce preparation and Secondary Education Exploration workshops. Upon completing the required number of hours in the twelve week term; the apprentice will receive a $500 stipend. HIRED! is designed to help youth transition smoothly into a specific collegiate or vocational course of study. The HIRED! Apprenticeship Program provides what teens are looking for – a quality, professionally-managed and meaningful career exploration opportunity that matches their interest. The MST Program consists of a safe, accessible and youth friendly program setting that supports and reflects youth interests, needs, input and involvement at no cost to our youth and Families. Positive adult and youth relationships, parental involvement, command support, and partnerships make the MST program one of the best, Army wide! For additional information about the Middle School & Teen Program, please call (270) 798-3643 or 956-1603.
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Why Do Moody?
Body Mind & Spirit
by Tara Goodson
Your empty water bottle. Even slight dehydration can dampen a good natured person’s mood. No matter if you are having a lazy day or you are hitting the gym hard, the more parched you feel, the more your mood plummets. It’s possible your body detects dehydration and communicates your thirst to your brain’s mood regulators, resulting in crankiness. A simple peek into the toilet will let you know if you are drinking enough H2O.
I’m a glass half full kind of person; I have been that way for the majority of my life. I’m not certain if it’s inherent because of my personality, or if I have learned the hard way that it’s more difficult to be cranky than to be happy. I’ll admit I have had several friends and even Family members roll their eyes at me when I search for the silver lining in a challenging situation. I understand that different personalities focus on different things, but wouldn’t you rather be happy than moody? Did you know faking a smile can actually reduce stress and flip your mood? Doubt me? Try it the next time someone is rubbing you the wrong way. This is just one way you can learn to outsmart your negative emotions. Below are four surprising happiness thieves, and simple remedies to keep them from spoiling your day.
Bright sunlight. Squinting at the sun increases feelings of anger and aggression by up to 44 percent according to recent research. Your mood and your facial muscles are linked, and the way your eyebrows dip and cheek muscles
pinch when you squint mimics your expression when angry. The simple solution is sunglasses. A good pair will nearly eliminate squinting, and in the process tempers your temper. Your coworkers. Bad moods are contagious! A Harvard study found spending time with ill-tempered friends or coworkers sours your mood. When other people discuss their life, job, or surroundings in negative terms, your brain can’t resist soaking up the feedback. To counteract this effect, do something nice for the gloomy Gus. Even if the gesture doesn’t perk him up, committing random acts of kindness will brighten your mood. Other people’s social media posts. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, we can keep tabs on everyone. This is a two-fold problem. If you are busy stalking someone else’s page, you aren’t living your life to the fullest potential. Additionally, people will typically post the best part of their lives on social media. Great seats at a concert, picture post! A weeklong vacation, status update! Seeing all the great stuff you are missing out on only leads to feelings of envy, jealously and loneliness. The remedy; take a peek at your past posts. Revisiting your personal adventures soothes your temperament and is a good reminder that you aren’t missing out on much. Army Community Service, Military Family Life Consultants and the many facilities and programs offered by Family and MWR can help you reduce your stress levels. Check out www.fortcampbellmwr.com!
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ECFT
ECFT Wraps Up the First Year by CynDe Clack The Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT) was a program conceived as a vision from Fort Campbell senior leadership to provide our military community, as well as Oak Grove, Hopkinsville, and Clarksville, with opportunities for a fun and healthy active lifestyle. A series of ten monthly events was held throughout 2013 and over 1000 individual participants focused on fitness! The Culminator is set to occur on November 16 followed closely with the awards ceremony to be held on November 22 at Cole Park Commons starting at 5 p.m. With everything from road races, a land navigation event, mud run and even a kayak/canoe race, ECFT covered many different activities. The events are designed for all ages, with components for children, Wounded Warriors and disabled Civilians, competitive adults and those who are just beginning their journey to fitness. All events are open to everyone in our communities, both inside and outside the gates of Fort Campbell. It’s not too late to join in! Fort Campbell MWR will continue to host this wonderful activity
MWR wants to hear your success story if you participated in ECFT! Please email; ECFT@fortcampbellmwr.com to let us know what you liked about the series, and what goals you achieved. More information about ECFT can be found at www.fortcambpellmwr.com; www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr, and in issues of our monthly “MWR Life for Families” and “MWR Life for Single Soldiers” magazines. The challenge is to get active now, and stick with it! Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, together with partners like the USO Fort Campbell and event planners in Clarksville and Hopkinsville, intend to make it an enjoyable journey to fitness! Thank you to our radio sponsors WJZM (1400 AM) and WVRY (105.1 FM). with partnership from our local community. Next year’s schedule will be available at the awards ceremony on November 22. Participation is the key to support a healthy lifestyle. Most important is to “show up”, both mentally and physically, with the intent to continue.
Our Soldier Musicians
Tempo
by Jessica Ryan
Being part of the 101st Airborne Division, the 101st Band has an honorable history. Beginning in August 1942, the band was established as the Band, 101st Airborne Division Artillery. From WWII through Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm the Band was awarded 19 campaign participation credits, as well as earning numerous decorations for their involvement in these wars. Currently, the 101st Band consists of 39 enlisted personnel who are instrumentalists and one Warrant Officer, CW2 Michael J. Moore, who is the Band Commander. Some 101st Band members are deployed to Afghanistan while others remain at the Garrison for music support events. This multi-faceted organization has Music Performance Teams (MPT) tailored to play different musical genres. The MPTs include a Ceremonial Band, Rock Band, Jazz Combo and Brass Quintet. The 101st Band performs at various military and public functions. These include military ceremonies such as change of commands and Garrison social events to morale support concerts and memorial services for fallen Soldiers downrange. They even appeared at MWR events, including last year’s Air Force Reserve Tour for the Troops Kelly Clarkson Concert, 2012 MWR and USAA Independence Day Carnival and The Zone’s First Year Anniversary Party. When time allows, the 101st Band also performs at local community events. With their busy schedules in both the military and Civilian community, many wonder if the 101st Band members are just musicians or actual Soldiers. “We are often considered as Soldier-Musicians, because many people do not realize that music is a real military occupation specialty (MOS) in the Army,” CW2 Moore stated. “We are required to maintain our Soldier skills the same as any other MOS.”
According to the U.S. Army Band website, prospective musicians must pass an audition and be selected for a vacancy. In addition to possessing musical talent, candidates pass the same screening process such as a physical exam and ASVAB standardized test like any other Soldier. If selected to advance, the candidates then complete Army Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at the Army School of Music on Joint Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia. CW2 Moore notes that once Soldiers complete AIT, they become Army musicians. Their MOS is an instrumentalist such as guitar, trumpet, or saxophone player. Furthermore, the 101st Band members handle administrative and support operations for the band internally without dedicated human resources or supply personnel in the unit. The 101st Band members note that being an Army musician offers unique benefits and opportunities. First, the Army provides financial security, medical care and other benefits for Soldiers and their Family members. Secondly, the Soldiers come from diverse musical backgrounds and learn to play different musical styles. “What I like most is the versatility of all the performers,” SGT Kenneth Applegate, Bass Player, said. “The Army brings people from across the country and around the world together.”
More importantly, the 101st Band members serve their country and provide morale support to their fellow Soldiers. “I like the opportunity we have to make a difference in somebody’s life,” SGT Michael Kiese, Guitar Player, commented. During his interview, SGT Kiese shared stories about his deployment to Afghanistan. He particularly talked about how the band impacted Soldiers who faced hardships downrange and needed the morale to continue their mission. At the Garrison, the 101st Band works with the community in programs such as Music in Our Schools. The 101st Band also partnered with the Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) to establish the Sounds of Acoustic Recovery (SOAR) program. SOAR’s mission is to heal Soldiers through the power of music.“As Soldiers, we identify with our job. When a Soldier goes into the Warrior Transition Unit (WTU), they feel like their identity is taken away from them,“ SGT Kiese stated. “Playing music gives people a purpose and a goal to strive towards. It's also a communal activity and lots of fun.” Started in 2011, SOAR is the brain child of MSG Mike Byer, a Wounded Warrior diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, who found playing guitar therapeutic and beneficial to his medical condition. Now, the eight week program is held on Thursdays at D.W. Recreation Center. Volunteers from the 101st Band, occupational therapists and Nashvillebased, Grammy-nominated songwriter Bob Regan work with the WTB Soldiers, teach them how to play guitar or piano and help them write their own songs. As the 101st Band continues their mission, they hope to provide patriotic support to the community. For more information about the 101st Band, call (270) 798-2659 or visit www.facebook.com/101stABNDIVBAND. If you are interested in becoming an Army musician, visit the U.S. Army Band’s website (www.music.army.mil) for specific information on careers, eligibility and audition requests.
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Welcome to Smashville
Game Time
by Alex Krohn It seems to have been forever since the Chicago Blackhawks hoisted the Stanley Cup in June of this year, but hockey season is back and better than ever! With new network deals and more television coverage dedicated to the National Hockey League, the fan base of hockey fanatics is sure to grow even bigger this year. Although I am a New Jersey Devils fan at heart, I have been eagerly anticipating the start of the 2013/2014 season of the Nashville Predators. This year the Preds have seasoned veterans such as Captain Shea Weber and Assistant Captains David Legwand and Mike Fisher. Of course, I cannot fail to mention how impressive their goalie Pekka Rinne is in the net. There is plenty of new talent this year that will strive to get them closer to the coveted cup contention. The Preds seemed to focus a little more on offense this year during the draft due to last year’s struggle to get pucks on net. Another twist to this year is the National Hockey League reorganization of the Eastern and Western Divisions. The Preds' arch nemesis, Detroit Redwings, move to the Eastern Division. With the new alignment, they only have to face each team outside of their division one time per year as opposed to inner division meeting a minimum of six times per year. With different matchups that
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were designed to ease travel distances for teams in the upcoming year, it seems there are plenty of uncertainties; one thing is for certain and that is the Predator’s hunger to raise the Stanley Cup. New divisions are one small change from last year’s shortened season. This hockey season will bring new rule changes to include jersey tuck penalties, shallower goalie nets, smaller goalie pads, and penalties for players that remove their own helmets prior to a fight. During a pre-season match-up, the Devils’ and the Islanders’ found a loophole to the helmet rule. Krys Barch and Brett Gallant purposely removed each other’s helmets; if the loophole is not closed, this could make for an interesting season! If you are not a big hockey fan or have seen only a few games on television, my word of advice to you is go see the game in person - you will not be disappointed! There are so many things you cannot experience watching the game on TV. The rush and thrill of the game is addicting when you are at Bridgestone Arena to see the puck drop. You will experience the excitement when the Preds take the ice, the consistent taunting chants about their opponents from thousands of fans in unison and of course the cheers when the Preds score every goal. I was witness to the game in 2011 when the Preds beat the Anaheim Ducks to make it to the second
round of the playoffs and it was a time I will never forget. Twenty minutes after the game was over, the seats were still full and the team remained on the ice listening to the cheers from the thankful and dedicated fans. There is nothing like a true hockey fan! Another reason I follow the Preds, the most important in my opinion, is their love and appreciation for the military and their Families. At every game, members of the military are honored, and there are several games a year where tickets for Soldiers and their Families are deeply discounted or free. Local businesses donate to “Military Mondays” and they use the donations to make tickets as low cost as possible to our nation’s heroes as a way to say thank you for their service. Bottom line: If you are up for an event that is full of nonstop action, physical altercations, roaring crowds and appreciation for all the Armed Services, then you can’t miss by getting involved with the Nashville Predators hockey team. For more information on Predators hockey, visit the Preds website at www.predators.nhl.com.
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Train Your Brain
Reflects Accomplishments by Cathy Owens
On a recent Friday afternoon, excitement was in the air at the Family Readiness Center (FRC). Family members arrived early to get the best seat possible and it quickly became standing room only. Army Continuing Education System (ACES) staff members, with assistance from on-post and visiting college personnel, presented the first Fort Campbell Graduation Celebration. Soldier students were able to walk in a ceremony similar to those that colleges and universities conduct for graduating students. What was so special about this particular ceremony you might wonder? Fifty-two students were eligible to walk for their graduation, having worked hard to earn an associate, bachelor or masters degree. Unlike most graduations, eighteen different schools were represented by the graduates, many of whom were
Soldiers that earned their degree while simultaneously serving their country, often while deployed. Juggling duty time with Family time, class and study time is no easy task and often sacrifices had to be made to reach the goal of graduating. Graduating Soldiers were joined by Spouses, Family members, Civilians and Retirees to be recognized for their efforts. Fellow Soldiers and commanders also came to celebrate this milestone. Approximately 300 graduates and supportive friends and Family members were in attendance at the Graduation Ceremony Celebration. Why hold a graduation ceremony like this? Numerous deployments in recent years have played havoc for some in regard to routine college attendance. Deployment sites varied widely in capability
with regards to connectivity to the internet and ability to access online classes. Even while at Fort Campbell, there are competing requirements of mission, Family and school. The graduates persisted and were rewarded by meeting their goal of earning a degree. Due to deployment, training missions and life circumstances, many graduates were unable to walk at their schools’ graduation ceremony. Traveling to attend a graduation ceremony from an out of state school can prove difficult and costly - especially if you have a large support system that would like to accompany you. This ceremony made it easy for friends,
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Family members, fellow Soldiers and commanders to join in the celebration of this life achievement. Education Services Officer, Lawrence Buford, and Counseling Branch Chief, Shannon Gardner, shared emcee duties - welcoming everyone, introducing the guest speakers and announcing the graduates. The ceremony began with posting of the colors and included an invocation and benediction by Chaplain Houston. The Army band played opening music and the Star Spangled Banner. Major General (Ret.) Robert F. Dees from Liberty University spoke on the importance of resiliency and how education enhances it. He pointed out that resiliency and education are critical keys to success and are available to us all if we take action to make use of them. Student speaker, SGT Angela Keeling stressed the value and importance of education and of achieving your goals. SGT Keeling, who received a master’s degree from Trident University International, is a perfect example of a Soldier/student. She started working on the degree when she was in Afghanistan in 2008 and persisted through her return to Fort Campbell and the birth of twin daughters, now two years old. She felt very strongly that it’s not just a celebration for the graduate, but also a celebration of the Family and others who supported her through the process. Admittedly, being an active duty student offers some unique challenges to obtaining a college degree. However; there are advantages as well, the primary one being the generous tuition assistance afforded to active duty Soldiers. Additionally, their Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9/11 education benefits offered through the Veteran’s Administration (VA) are quite generous. Eleven students received associates degrees, 31 received bachelor’s degrees and 10 were awarded their masters degree. These achievements required significant effort and in some cases sacrifices on the part of the students in order to meet the goal of obtaining a college degree. The recognition is a well deserved part of the education process and will be continued at Fort Campbell as an annual event. Those eligible to participate are Soldiers, Family members, Retirees and Civilians assigned or with ties to the Fort Campbell community. If you will be graduating in 2014 and would like to participate in next years’ ceremony, which will be in August, you may contact the graduation committee beginning January 2014 at campbellgrads@yahoo.com.
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Healthy Habits by Char by Charlene Frasher
Pinterest Fitness
If you haven’t heard of Pinterest, you are missing out! The beautifully addicting tool for collecting and organizing the things that inspire you is waiting to be discovered. Pinterest was introduced to me girl and a few months ago by my go-to fitness guru, Mandy Alexander-Wynn. I was immediately hooked on the creative ideas, fashionable styles, and decorative inspiration for house, home, landscaping, crafts, holidays and more. The steady flow of yummy recipes and tips and tricks for domestic purposes were enough for me to go into information overload. However, the
one constant that caught my attention was the fitness sections. Pinterest is a wealth of information for any and all types of fitness, health and wellness. There is a plethora of pins and boards waiting to be discovered. Exercise charts, YouTube workout videos, fitness challenges, one song workouts, dorm or living room fitness and so much more. Pinterest is your one stop shop to plan your monthly or daily workout and also find eating plans, healthy recipes or shopping ideas to keep your kitchen clean. I’m not talking about germs! Pinterest offers inspirational and motivational quotes to get your mind geared up and in line with your body; you can even discover great workout gear and gadgets to help you get your sweat on. During my perusing, I discovered several 30 day challenges - but I caution you; for safety and the best results possible, you must ensure that you are doing the actual exercises properly. You can do this by
searching the internet for specific exercise instruction or visiting YouTube for those of you that are more visually inclined. Be sure to warm up and practice before you begin and stretch after each daily challenge. Meeting with a Certified Personal Trainer to assist you in proper form may be beneficial if you are just starting out and need one-on-one assistance. With Pinterest there is no excuse not to get motivated and get on the right track to a healthier lifestyle. You simply find what works best for you or try them all and stay active. The majority of the workouts are home-based, and since Pinterest is a free community within social media, it’s basically a free tool for health, wellness and beyond. Signing up is easy, you only need an email address and password to become a member. Just click and go! The website www.pinterest.com is very user friendly, and even has a mobile app for your smart phone which will help keep you focused on your journey to a healthier lifestyle.
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Thanksgiving doesn’t always mean turkey and all the trimmings, particularly in our diverse community. Whether you are not able to make it home for the holidays and feel you are missing out, or just want a change of pace from the normal fixins’ we have a few untraditional recipes this year. With a large Italian American population in the United States, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge what a meal might look like on the last Thursday in November.
Antipasto Ingredients: 1 (24 oz) jar of pepperoncini, drained 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups halved fresh mushrooms • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1 (6 oz) can of pitted ripe olives, drained • ½ lb cubed provolone cheese 1 (3 ½ oz) pkg sliced pepperoni • 1 (8 oz) bottle Italian vinaigrette dressing Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix to coat evenly. 2. Refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight. 3. Arrange on a platter, serve with toothpicks.
Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Ingredients: 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed completely & squeezed dry • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese 15 oz ricotta cheese • 4 oz cream cheese • ½ cup shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese 2 large eggs • ½ t salt • ½ t freshly ground black pepper • 1 box (12 to 14 shells) manicotti noodles 3 to 4 C marinara sauce (1 jar + a little more) • ½ cup shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese, for topping Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, mix spinach, cheeses, eggs, salt and pepper. Stir together until well blended. 3. Place about 1 ½ cups of marinara sauce in a 9x13-inch pan. Spread it around to cover the bottom. 4. Place the mixed filling into a plastic bag. Snip the corner, gather the top and squeeze the filling into the corner. Hold an uncooked manicotti shell in your hand and squeeze the filling inside the shell. Let it overflow on both sides. Place the filled shell into the sauce-lined pan. Repeat with remaining manicotti and fill the pan with the stuffed shells, until you run out of shells and filling. Use a separate smaller pan to accommodate the extra. 5. Cover the pasta with marinara sauce, using about 2 ½ cups of sauce. Sprinkle ½ cup cheese on top. At this point, you can cover with foil and refrigerate until you're ready to bake, or you can cover with foil and place it in the oven immediately. 6. Bake, covered with foil, 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Red Peppers Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed • 3 T extra-virgin olive oil 5 cloves garlic, sliced • 2 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1 T fresh lemon juice • 2 T Parmesan cheese, grated Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe, and cook uncovered until the stems are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe. Cook and stir until the broccoli rabe has been cooked to your desired degree of tenderness, about 5 minutes for soft. Stir in the roasted peppers until heated, then remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.
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Filipino food is delicious and a welcome addition to the table! There are many different choices to make, but these four recipes were popular choices among the staff.
Lumpia Ingredients. 1 Tbls oil • 1 lb ground pork • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup minced carrots • 1/2 cup chopped green onions • 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced green cabbage • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp soy sauce 30 lumpia wrappers • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying Directions. 1. Place a wok or large skillet over high heat, and pour in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cook pork, stirring frequently, until no pink is showing. Remove pork from pan and set aside. Drain grease from pan, leaving a thin coating. Cook garlic and onion in the same pan for 2 minutes. Stir in the cooked pork, carrots, green onions, and cabbage. Season with pepper, salt, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Remove from heat, and set aside until cool enough to handle. 2. Place the filling diagonally near one corner of each wrapper, leaving a 1 1/2 inch space at both ends. Fold the side along the length of the filling over the filling, tuck in both ends, and roll neatly. Keep the roll tight as you assemble. Moisten the other side of the wrapper with water to seal the edge. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap to retain moisture. 3. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat, add oil to 1/2 inch depth, and heat for 5 minutes. Slide 3 or 4 lumpia into the oil. Fry the rolls for 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Pancit Ingredients. 1 (12 ounce) package dried rice noodles • 1 tsp vegetable oil • 1 onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast meat 1 small head cabbage, thinly sliced • 4 carrots, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 lemons - cut into wedges, for garnish Directions: 1. Place the rice noodles in a large bowl, and cover with warm water. When soft, drain, and set aside. 2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in chicken. cabbage, carrots and soy sauce. Cook until cabbage begins to soften. Toss in noodles, and cook until heated through, stirring constantly. Transfer pancit to a serving dish and garnish with quartered lemons.
Chicken Adobo Ingredients. 2 cups coconut vinegar • 1/2 cup soy sauce • 1 head garlic, peeled & coarsely chopped 10 bay leaves • 1 Tbls garlic powder • 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • 3 Tbls vegetable oil, divided 5 1/2 pounds cut-up chicken parts • 1 head garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped Directions: 1. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, one head garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken, stir to coat with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. 2. Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade. 3. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat. 4. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir one head garlic until browned, about 3 minutes. 5. Pour mixture over chicken and add reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Uncover and cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 10 minutes.
Fruit Salad Ingredients. 1 (30 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained • 1 (15 ounce) can lychees, drained • 1 (12 ounce) jar macapuno (coconut preserves), drained 1 (20 ounce) can palm seeds, drained • 1 Red Delicious apple, cored and diced • 1 Asian pear, cored and cubed 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Directions: 1. Stir together the fruit cocktail, lychees, macapuno, palm seeds, apple, Asian pear, sour cream and condensed milk in a large bowl. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
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Money Matters
by Silke Murray
Gift-givers can be found storming the retail stores and scouring the online sites to fulfill the wish lists of the nearest and dearest in their lives. While searching for the best deals and finding the most sought after toys or gadgets that will bring joy to all, it is easy to overuse credit cards and forget about the Family budget. Shortly after the presents are unwrapped and all the eggnog has been consumed, the credit bills will arrive. Most people expect that they will be able to pay for their holiday cheer by the end of January. In reality, it will take most consumers several months to pay off that debt. Let’s take a look at some numbers. Say a consumer is using a credit card with a common 15.3% interest rate and charges $1,000 of holiday gifts. Most credit card companies will calculate the minimum payments as 2% of the current outstanding balance or $30, whichever is greater. It would
take a shopper 43 months and $1,290 to pay off $1,000 by only making the minimum payment of $30 to the credit card. Paying off the holiday debt faster would require a much larger monthly payment. If your goal is to pay off the holiday spending by summer, it would take monthly payments of $174.18 and save you roughly $244.00. Even though using a credit card to fund the holidays can seem like a good idea at the time, the added monthly payments can tip a budget over the edge. This can be the cause of many sleepless nights as it increases the Family’s financial stress. This pattern of over spending on credit can lead to a downward spiral, taking the Family deeper and deeper into debt, which can be hard to recover from. Many people consider themselves savvy shoppers, often bragging about the great deals they made during the holiday season. However, charging gifts and other holiday expenses to a credit
card may just have eliminated the great savings that was achieved, especially if the timeline needed to pay back the debt is more than three months. Adding holiday expenses to a growing credit debt can be a hazard in itself, potentially closing the door to future extensions of credit. During these difficult economic times, financial institutions are more careful than ever with extending credit. Banks are unlikely to extend additional credit to a Family that has a high debt to income ratio. This can be devastating in a time when most Families are not able to keep an emergency fund. Taking on additional debt due to the holidays can also have an effect on your credit rating. The second largest consideration on your Fair Isaac and Company (FICO) credit score is amounts owed, the first being payment history. Without any emergency fund available or a way to obtain additional credit, a Family could be led into a situation where the only option is to not pay some bills. Having a delinquency on a credit report will cause a major drop in the credit score and will influence the credit rating for several years to come. A delinquency can stay on a credit report for seven years. The current job market has more people looking for jobs than positions are available. It is not uncommon for employers to check credit histories and ratings for potential or current employees. A large outstanding debt can be the cause for non-consideration at a position or may cause you to not be considered for a promotion. Army Community Service (ACS) Financial Readiness Program can help you with achieving your financial goals. ACS Financial Readiness can help you avoid holiday over-spending by providing assistance from an accredited financial counselor. Our counselors can help you with establishing or maintaining your personal budget. Please set up an appointment with one of our financial counselors by calling (270) 798-5518. If you would like to find out your FICO credit score or find out how you can examine your credit report for free please stop by 5662 Screaming Eagle Blvd during our office hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To find out all the services ACS Financial Readiness has to offer, visit our office or give us a call. Remember, all of our services are free! The only thing you have to lose is some of your financial stress.
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Rising Star
Bright Lights
by SGT Robert Mitchell
SPC Angel Rivera, a Sustainment Brigade Soldier from Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery, draws on his creative skills and imagination to create breathtaking light displays at clubs and other venues throughout the local area. The displays, known as 3D projection mapping, use computer programs to alter an image projected on a screen which is then projected on to a wall. Images can be manipulated by the computer program into geometric shapes. “I have worked at clubs using two 8’ x 4’ boxes next to the deejay on stage. Using a camera, the dance crowd could see their own hands waving around on the boxes next to the deejay. It was a cool display,” Rivera explained. Sophisticated lighting displays like Rivera’s are widely used in advertising and dance clubs, he explained. He said clubs often use these electronic shows when the music of choice is either house or dub-step. Rivera employs a laptop computer, a 3D-mapping program, a projector, a flat surface (like a wall or speaker cabinet) to project on, a tripod and a web cam and speakers to make his magic happen. “I recently purchased a GO Pro wireless cam and used it with my computer. I can create different effects with a set up like this. With this program you can always learn new tricks,” he said. Rivera is precise in his creations and spends a considerable amount of time designing to the get the desired effect. “It takes a least an hour to
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trace out the boxes. Once you trace out the boxes, then it is easy. After that I search the library of videos on my laptop and manipulate the image I want to interact with the video. His images are created using shapes drawn on a computer using a tablet and a stylus. Although SPC Rivera has little more than one year of experience in 3D mapping, he relies heavily on his eight years of graphic designing experience to navigate the complexities in assembling an eye-catching, brilliant lighting display. “It made creating the actual pieces (shapes) and the video easier. It made my understanding of the different terminology easier. It was an easier transition for me in learning the program,” he explained. Regarding his future plans in the graphic design and advertising field, Rivera has an ambitious goal. “My future for this is to have my own graphic design firm. I want to have project mapping as one of my key forms of advertising. It is an up and coming platform for advertisers. It also adds value to entertainment shows and festivals,” he said. For anyone looking to enter the world of electronic graphic design, Rivera recommends aspiring light show artists come armed with a lot of free time and creativity. He said they should look up tutorials online because “the creative field is based on sharing, everyone wants to share their technique. “If you see someone doing something, email them and ask how they did it.
Once you make contact, practice and practice… talent comes naturally, but practice takes passion,” he said. SPC Rivera is a 14G, air defense battle systems operator/maintainer. His MOS provides air coverage for air defense operations and communications at the battery and battalion level, he said. “We are the eyes and ears of air defense.” On any given day in the field, Rivera is tasked with identifying the best land space to observe the not-so friendly skies. “We would survey the land and find the best area of coverage and then we would in-place. After we set up, we would use our radar and shelter to provide air coverage, and track what’s going on in the sky as well as establish communication,” he explained. “We would track anything from unknown aircraft, hostile or friendlies, to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or other fixed-wing aircraft,” he said. Rivera has served in this particular military occupational specialty for nearly four years. He said he enjoys working with sophisticated computer systems and applications. Rivera enjoys Army life and added that joining at an early age is a good start in life. “It is a good stepping stone. It helped me get away from a bad situation where I was lost. It gave me guidance and helped me get back on my feet. Joining the Army is good in that it can help you set yourself up for something when you get out.”
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Hometown Hero
Great Leadership Shines Through NCO’s Passion for Others By SGT Robert Mitchell
MWR: Congratulations on being selected for this month’s Hometown Hero, SGT. How do you feel about being selected? Harkleroad: It is a nice feeling to get a little recognition for doing your job. I guess I am a little modest because there are a lot of other people out there doing great things. It is awesome. MWR: What is your MOS? Harkleroad: I am a 91B, a wheeled vehicle mechanic/maintainer. MWR: Describe a typical work day at your company? Harkleroad: From 6:30 to 8 a.m. I am out doing PT. Then from 9 a.m. to the end of the day I have a squad that belongs to me. Altogether I maintain three squads because my fellow NCOs are often away at school like ALC. Since they are gone, I am taking up the slack. MWR: Isn’t that a bit much? Challenging? Harkleroad: Yes, if you consider all the Soldier issues, Family issues, vehicle issues, financial problems and the complexities of married Soldiers with Families and single Soldiers’ concerns with their quality of life. MWR: That is quite a responsibility.
At age 24, Army SGT Ryan Harkleroad, of B Company, 526th Brigade Support Battalion, 2 BCT, has quite a track record of selfless service and dedication over the course of his seven years of military service. He deployed to the Middle East three times, was recognized twice by Air Force officers for personal achievement, has a passion for volunteerism and a penchant for making his Soldiers’ concerns his own. SGT Harkleroad is Airborne and Air Assault qualified, a certified fuel handler
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and is gearing up for Master Gunner School at Fort Huachuca, AZ later this year. With such a commitment and devotion to his country and his brothers and sisters in arms, SGT Harkleroad is the clear choice for this month’s Hometown Hero. He recently sat down with MWR Life to share his experiences on leadership, growing up on deployment, the impact of volunteering and his passion for fast Japanese-built motorcycles.
Harkleroad: Yes, and I was recently put in charge of the Air Assault PT program, a pre-Air Assault program. MWR: Did you deploy? Harkleroad: Yes, I deployed to Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates and also to Bahrain. MWR: How has that impacted your military progression?
Harkleroad: I think it was easier growing up militarily overseas, because I didn’t have so many people worrying about me. In Garrison, you have so many people over you. You have your Platoon Sergeant, your First Sergeant and your Sergeant Major. Downrange, we just had a small group of about seven people who were on point with the general maintenance knowledge, military knowledge and who were all physically fit. MWR: Being a young leader where you and many of your Soldiers are peers, how do you balance your position with your Soldiers? Harkleroad: When you are at work you have to be about work, when you are not at work you still have let your Soldiers know you are still about work, let them see the professional face of what you are doing, let them know that it is ‘my job is to take care of you.’ MWR: Do you volunteer often? Harkleroad: When I am not working late or on the weekends, I volunteer. MWR: Have you volunteered with the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program here at Fort Campbell? Harkleroad: Yes. During Operation Boomer Sooner (the relief effort to aid hurricane victims of Moore, Oklahoma), I and about four or five Soldiers participated. That was a great opportunity to teach young Soldiers about volunteering and about BOSS. MWR: How does BOSS impact the lives of young Soldiers like those in your squads? Harkleroad: BOSS provides a bunch of different facets to help all Soldiers. It is a wonderful program to help spread the knowledge about resources and agencies, like MFLC (Military Family Life Consultants) and how Single Soldiers can use them. It is a great tool to have in your leadership bag, a good networking piece to help Soldiers. MWR: What are some of your best accomplishments in the Army? Harkleroad: While deployed, my squad and I had the idea to build and run a haunted house on the FOB (Forward Operating Base).We had smoke machines, strobe
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lights, we built a “Jason” (from Halloween) set up, and chainsaws. We also built a Christmas float for a Macy’s Day Parade-like event.
MWR: What about currently? What are your interests? Harkleroad: I am a humungous motorcycle fan. I have six different bikes.
MWR: Really? How did you get all of that downrange?
MWR: Six?
Harkleroad: I knew a few people that worked at Halloween stores and other places. I did a lot of networking to find the right people.
Harkleroad: Yes. I have a Suzuki Dr650, a Suzuki Gladius, a Suzuki Intruder, a Honda St1100, a Honda Ascot and a Jawa race bike made in the Czech Republic.
MWR: Wow. That is ambitious. What motivated you to do all of this?
MWR: Wait, so no Harley? Harkleroad: I don’t own a Harley.
Harkleroad: I guess I am just a big kid at heart. I like to help. I don’t like seeing my friends feeling down. If I am overseas during a hurricane, I am going to make the best of it. MWR: Were recognized?
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MWR: How do you feel about the Army? Harkleroad: I enjoy being in the Army and I will stay here until I am no longer able to serve.
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Harkleroad: Yes. An Air Force Brigadier General gave me a Certificate of Achievement for building the haunted house. MWR: Where are you from and what do you enjoying doing? Harkleroad: I am originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. I graduated from nearby Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana. In school, I raced BMX bikes where I was a three-time National Champion (11-13 year age group) and played on the local intramural lacrosse team.
MWR: That is some dedication, indeed. Harkleroad: I think the Army is a great learning experience. You will learn people skills, leadership skills, and you might learn a technical trade. There is no other job in the world where it is the job of your boss to be involved in your life. MWR: Any advice for young Soldiers new to military life? Harkleroad: Things are going to constantly be changing, but your ability to react to the changes is going to rate your success.
DFAC Holiday Schedule
In the Know
ByTara Goodson There’s no place like home, especially for a holiday meal. But what happens if you just aren’t able to make it home this holiday season? Fort Campbell’s Dining Facilities will serve up some of the best meals in town to carry you to the New Year. Naturally, the holiday inspired food is the main focus, but the décor will also whet your appetite. Whether you eat your fill of turkey or go for baked ham, prime rib or the numerous other offerings available; be sure to leave room for dessert!
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*GA1AR_ZZZ* Activ. Fee: May req. $ 36/line. Credit approval req. E arly Termination Fee (sprint .com/et f ): Af ter 14 days, up to $ 350/line. IL Por t-in O f fer: O f fer ends: 1/9/2014. $100 por t-in credit for smar tphones, feature phones and mobile broadband devices. Available only to eligible I L accounts with valid C orp. ID. Requires por t-in from an active number (wireless or landline). Svc credit request must be made at sprint.com/promo within 72 hours from the por t-in activation date or svc credit will be declined. Por ted new-line must remain active 61 days to receive full svc credit. E xcludes Nex tel Direct Connect devices, tablets, upgrades, replacements, and por ts made bet ween Sprint entities or providers associated with Sprint (i.e., Virgin Mobile USA , Boost Mobile, and Assurance), all C L and plans less than $10. Por t-in Payment E xpectations: Svc credit will appear in adjustment summar y section at account level. If the svc credit does not appear on the first or second invoice following the 61st day, visit sprint.com/promo and click on “ Where’s my Reward”. Individual- Liable Discount: Available for eligible company, org. or agency employees (ongoing verification). Discounts subject to change according to the company’s org.’s or agency’s agreement with Sprint and are available upon request for monthly svc charges on select plans. No discounts apply to second lines, Add-A-Phone l i n e s . U n l i m i te d T Taalk , Tex t, My All-in Plan, Mobile Hotspot or add-ons $29.99 or less (excludes Unlimited, My W Waay Data). O ther Terms: Of fers and coverage not available ever y where or for all phones/ net works. Restrictions apply. Nationwide Sprint Net work reaches overr 278 million people. Sprint 3G net work reaches overr 275 million people. Sprint 4G LTE net work reaches over 150 markets, on se lect devices. Visit sprint.com/coverage f or i nfo. S print 4 G LTE d evices w ill n ot o perate on the Sprint 4G ( WiMA X) net work . See store or sprint.com for details. ©2013 Sprint. All rights reser ved. Sprint C logo, and HTC C One are the trademarks of HTC C C orporation. LTE is a and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. A ndroid, G oogle, t he G oogle l ogo a nd G oogle Play are trademarks of Google Inc. The HTC trademark of ETSI . Other markss are the proper ty of their respective owners. N135210 MV1234567