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Fort Campbell Puppies

St Patrick’s Day

International Women’s Day

Spring Break Travel

Spring Fashions

Best New Apps

Editor Alex Zapetis

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Hi everyone! Who else is excited that Spring is right around the corner? I eagerly welcome the warmer weather! Sunshine and gorgeous flowers will be here before we know it. To help get you in the spring spirit, we wanted to bring you fun and fresh spring trends, yummy Irish cheesecake recipes for Saint Patrick’s Day, and even adorable puppy pictures to help you smile. I hope you enjoy this month’s issue, and I will see you all in April!

Photography http://www.mixthatdrink.com Austin Peay State University Dreamstime Photo pg: 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 ,20, 21, 23, 24, 29

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Do you know what happens on March 23, 2022? Let me give you a hint. It is a day to celebrate the cutest little furry creatures in the world. That's right, it is National Puppy Day. Check out some of these adorable puppies that belong to local owners of the Fort Campbell area.

St. Patrick’s Day is a day that we all know and love. We throw on our green shamrocks, grab a beer or two, and celebrate. But many do not know the meaning behind the popular day. Come grab a seat and learn some interesting facts about St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated every year on March 17th. This is due to the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death in the fifth century. The Irish have celebrated on the 17th for over 1,000 years, and it has only been celebrated on different days a few times due to it falling on Easter and Palm Sunday. So, who was Saint Patrick? Saint Patrick is the saint of Ireland. He was credited with bringing Christianity to its people. By the time of his death on March 17, 461, he had created monasteries, churches, and schools for his people. He became legendary, and Ireland celebrates his day with religious services and feasts.

On Saint Patrick’s Day, it is well known that you are to wear shamrocks and green clothing. This is due to Saint Patrick using the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. In the US, wearing green clothes became common in the 1800s, and has stuck ever since. It was a symbol that Irish-Americans used to honor their heritage, and celebrate the day. In America, the celebrations that we all recognize today are products of Irish immigrants. It is said that parades began to spring up in major U.S. cities in the 1700s. As the Irish populations grew in America, so did St. Patrick's Day festivities. Want to hear some interesting facts that surround the holiday? One is that Leprechauns are likely based on Celtic Fairies! Also, the shamrock was considered a sacred plant. How cool is that? 9

In the month of March, we get two amazing days. What are they you may ask? Cheesecake Day and Saint Patrick's Day of course. What better way to celebrate than two mouth-watering Irish cheesecake recipes? Who doesn't love a slice of delicious cheesecake? Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake Ingredients • 1 ½ cups finely crushed Oreos • 6 tablespoons melted butter • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened • 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream • 1 cup sugar • 8-ounce package semisweet chocolate • 3 eggs • ½ cup Irish cream liqueur • 2 tablespoons whipping cream • 2 teaspoons vanilla

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Directions • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. • In a medium bowl, combine crushed Oreos, melted butter, and cinnamon. Mix well. Smoosh mixture onto the bottom and up the side of the springform pan. Set aside. • In a separate mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and melted chocolate. Beat well until smooth. • Next, use a spoon to stir in the eggs just until combined. Add in your remaining wet ingredients, liqueur, whipping cream, and vanilla. • Pour filling into the crust. Place springform pan in shallow baking pan. • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Remove from your spring pan and chill for at least 6 hours. • Cut and serve.

Classic Irish Creme Cheesecake Ingredients: For the Crust: • 1-1⁄2 cups finely chopped pecans • 2 Tbsp. sugar • 3 Tbsp. melted butter For the Batter: • 28 ounces of cream cheese, softened • 1 cup sugar • 3 Tbsp. flour • 1 cup sour cream 1 • ⁄4 cup Irish cream liqueur • 4 eggs Directions: • Pre-heat oven to 325°F. • First, Combine nuts, sugar, and butter to form your crust. • Press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. • Next, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and flour in a large bowl until blended. Add sour cream and liqueur, and be sure to mix well. • Slowly add in your eggs and mix until combined. • Pour the mixture over your crust and bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes. • Allow cooling before removing the rim. • Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours before serving.

Have you heard? The Fort Campbell Spouses’ Club annual V.I.C.E night is right around the corner, and you are not going to want to miss it. It is always an event to remember. This year, V.I.C.E. Night tickets are $50 each, including admittance and dinner. V.I.C.E. tickets can be purchased in single, multiples, or 8 top tables for groups or units. Please note, this is an adults only event. Tickets can be purchased on their website. The club is happy to announce that there are 50 hotel rooms blocked at the Holiday Inn located adjacent to the Bruce. Just ask for an FCSC VICE Night room block or use code FCS. Are you looking for more ways to get involved? The FCSC is now accepting sponsorship, donations, and monetary donations. Corresponding V.I.C.E. forms and information can be found at https://www.fortcampbellspousesclub.org/vice Attention volunteers! The FCSC is in major need of volunteers for V.I.C.E. Please email Mrs. Jody Kuhlne for volunteer information philanthropy@fortcampbellspousesclub.org Lastly, recruiting has begun for the following board year! Vacant board positions, job descriptions, and applications can be found at https://www.fortcampbellspousesclub.org/join The board year runs from April to May, and position transitions begin in April. Come and join our team! 14

On St. Patrick’s Day everyone wants to feel just a little Irish. These drinks will help... Shamrock Juice Cocktail ⁄2 ounces gin ⁄2 ounces white tequila 1 ⁄2 ounces light rum 1 ⁄2 ounces vodka 1 ounce Blue Curacao 4 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice 1 1

Fill a hurricane or parfait glass with ice. Pour in the liquors and top off with the orange juice. Garnish with an orange wheel and cherries.

Honeydew-Ginger Martini 2 ounces vodka ⁄2 ounce Midori 1 ⁄2 ounce Domaine De Canton Ginger Liqueur 1 ⁄2 ounce lemon juice Dash of Angostura bitters 1

Irish Hammer Shot 1 part Jack Daniel’s 1 part Irish Mist 1 part Irish cream

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice. Pour in all the ingredients and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with a lemon twist.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the liquors, and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into a shot glass. Chocolate Leprechaun 1 ounce Irish cream 7 ounces milk 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup Pour the ingredients into a collins glass, and stir well.

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Happy International Women’s Day! It is a day set aside to celebrate the many achievements of women, as well as rally for equality for women. There is no better way to shed some light on this day than by sharing some of the amazing and groundbreaking achievements made by women in the US Military.

Grace Murray Hopper This amazing woman earned the nickname “Amazing Grace.” She is known as the founder of the COBOL programming language. It is a precursor to many of the software code approaches of today. Her work is so legendary among computer scientists and mathematicians, that she earned a ship named after her.

Eileen Collins Colonel Collins joined the Air Force in 1979 and served as a T-38 flight instructor until 1982. She held many achievements while in the Air Force such as being a C-141 Starlifter aircraft commander and instructor pilot. She was also the assistant professor of mathematics and T-41 instructor pilot at the Air Force Academy. She was selected by NASA for the astronaut program and became an astronaut in July 1991. This led her to the first woman to pilot a space shuttle and in 1999 she was the first woman shuttle commander.

Marcella Hayes Ng Marcella Hayes began her military career as an ROTC cadet, and later became the first Black female pilot in the U.S. military. She graduated Army Flight School at Fort Rucker, Alabama, earning her paratrooper badge during her training as a helicopter pilot.

Private Opha May Johnson Opha May Johnson was the first woman ever to enlist in the United States Marine Corps in 1918. This was during World War I, and she officially became the first female Marine. She was first in line that day, and 300 other women also enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve during World War I after her.

Col. Ruby Bradley Bradley was a World War II and Korean War survivor. Colonel Ruby Bradley is one of the most decorated women in U.S. military history. A few of her records include two Legion of Merit medals, two Bronze stars, two Presidential Emblems, the World War II Victory Medal, and the U.N. Service Medal. 20

Spring break is here, and your family may be looking for the perfect spot to vacation. The Fort Campbell area is in the perfect location for you and your loved ones to get out and explore. Want to check out an amusement park? How about to the beach? Maybe even the mountains? No matter what you prefer, there are hot spots just a drive away.

Amusement Parks Mountains

Dollywood The theme park spans 150 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood has more than 40 world class rides, high-energy entertainment, and award-winning dining for their guests to enjoy! It is the perfect family vacation spot. 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN

Gatlinburg, Tennessee The gorgeous Tennessee mountains are the perfect place to spend a few days away. This thriving city is always alive and well and has so many great things to offer its guests. Consider renting a cute little cabin to really make this trip all warm and cozy.

Blue Ridge, Georgia A breath-taking view that comes complete with a charming downtown area to shop and chow down. They are also known for their stunning waterfalls and beautiful art pieces.

Family Kingdom Amusement Park at Myrtle Beach Searching for some family fun at the beach? Family Kingdom Amusement Park is a seaside amusement park! It is located on Ocean Boulevard, in the heart of Myrtle Beach. The park has 37 rides that everyone in the family will love. 300 Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC

Beaches

Camping

Charleston, South Carolina Charleston is a beautiful southern beach town that is full of history and beauty. They have many different beaches for you to check out, such as the Isle of Palms and Folly Beach. Go grab some crab legs and tan all day long.

Montgomery Bell State Park

This park offers 115 campsites as well as hiking, biking, golf, and fishing. They also have canoes, paddleboats and jon boats are available for rent. 1020 Jackson Hill Rd Burns, TN Panama City, Florida White sand and clear water. What can get better than that? This gorgeous city is waiting for you to come and have your dream beach vacation. Just be sure to not forget your sunscreen. You are going to need it.

Bledsoe Creek State Park The park features 57 campsites that are 65 feet in length and 25 feet wide. There are more than six miles of scenic hiking trails. They sell firewood onsite and also offer kayaking, fishing, and paddleboarding. 400 Zieglers Fort Rd, Gallatin, TN

Springtime is not only the time that the weather changes, but it is also a peak time for the warm weather clothing trends to come out and play. It is always so much fun to see what styles and trends will be taking the world by storm. If you are curious what outfits will be all over your social media feeds this season, check out some of the top trends that are projected for 2022.

Year of Green There is always a staple color that comes and goes in terms of style. This year, the top accessory and shoe color will be green. Stock up on some green heels, necklaces, and hats.

Oversized and Bright Jackets In a similar fashion, bright-colored jackets will be a staple in the spring season clothing transition. So, if you see a bright yellow pea coat, be sure to add it to your cart.

Channel Your Inner Clueless Two-piece plaid suits are popping up everywhere. Plaid skirts, pants, and crop tops are extremely popular for this season. Not just in the classic Clueless yellow either, but in other spring colors like light blue and yellow.

Jumpsuits Jumpsuits always come and go into fashion, and this year it is set to be in. Who doesn't love a good jumpsuit? They can easily be dressed up or down, and are surprisingly extremely comfortable.

Bridal Vibes This year, you are sure to see plenty of lacey white dresses for Easter. Bridal meets boho will be many people's choice of dress.

Black and White Stripes Polka dots look out. This is the year of the black and white stripe. Vertical stripes tend to be on the runway more than the horizontal stripes.

Pleated Skirts This trend started to make an appearance last year in the form of tennis skirts, but it is back and better than ever. Long, short, patterned, or plain. Pleated skirts will be very popular this year.

Cut-Outs Dresses and tops with fun cut-outs will be bringing an edgy vibe to this year's warmer fashion. Who doesn't love a good cut-out to show some skin.

Are you looking for some amazing shops to go out and purchase a few of these trends? You're in luck. The Fort Campbell area is full of unique boutiques for you to plan a shopping day around. There is nothing quite like supporting some small businesses while getting adorable clothes. Couture Crush 101 Franklin St., Clarksville • 931-802-8945 http://thecouturecrush.com/

Trendy Rooster 120 Franklin St., Clarksville https://www.trendyroosterboutique.com/

Mildred & Mable's 109 Franklin St., Clarksville • 931-802-6776 https://mildredandmables.com/

Nyx & Crow 601 S Riverside Dr, Clarksville • 931-257-4044 https://www.nyxandcrow.com/

Miss Lucille's Marketplace 2231 Madison St., Clarksville • 931-896-1700 https://misslucillesmarketplace.com/

6th Street Boutique 113 E 6th St., Hopkinsville • 270-985-8642 https://www.facebook.com/6thStreetBoutique/

Re:Defined Boutique 1835 Madison St, Clarksville • 931-919-2951 https://redefinedboutique.com/

Bella Marie Boutique 601 S Virginia St., Hopkinsville • 270-874-2630 https://www.facebook.com/bellamarieboutiqueky/

The Copper Petal 127 Franklin St., Clarksville • 931-401-8718 https://thecopperpetaltn.com/

Magnolia Too Boutique 5120 Princeton Rd., Hopkinsville • 270-886-3903 https://magnoliatoo.com/

The Christie Boutique 2170 Ft. Campbell Blvd., Clarksville • 931- 444-7611 https://www.thechristieboutique.com/

The Farmer’s Daughter Boutique 1222 Skyline Dr., Hopkinsville • 270-885-5104 https://shopthefarmersdaughter.com/ 24

Military spouses can enjoy a free week of wellness and register for the InDependent Wellness Summit: Flourish. This anytime, anywhere summit begins March 7th. Learn more and RSVP here today: https://in-dependent.org/wellnesssummit

Volunteers The USO would love to have you on their USO volunteer team! Take the first steps today by registering at uso.volunteers.org. If you have specific questions, please reach out to MaLissa Harris (mharris@uso.org).

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? The campaign is sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It focuses attention on the importance of making smart food choices and developing healthy eating as well as great physical activity habits. The 2022 theme is “Celebrate a World of Flavors”. This theme was selected to show that we can celebrate flavors from cultures around the world as a tasty way to nourish ourselves. Are you looking for a great way to help your family celebrate National Nutrition Month? Their website, http://Eatright.org shares great goals for you to accomplish each week of the month to keep you right on track. Check them out below. Week One: Eat a Variety of Foods • Include healthy foods from all of the food groups into your daily meals. • Learn how to read nutrition labels. • Incorporate your favorite cultural foods and traditions into dinner. Week Two: See a Registered Dietician Nutritionist • Ask your doctor for a referral to a RDN. • Find the perfect RDN that specializes in your needs. • Receive a personalized meal plan to meet your specific and unique needs. Week Three: Plan your meals and snacks • Choose healthy meals to make during the week. • Use a grocery list to shop and stay on track when shopping. • Make healthy choices when away from the house. Week Four: Create tasty foods at home • Learn some new cooking skills • Try new flavors from around the world • Invite over some friends and family for dinner. 26

It’s not a secret, but some people still haven’t heard. The 5,200-square-foot building at 426 College St., next to Johnny’s Big Burger, is now open, making Austin Peay State University home to the largest military student center in Tennessee. “Because Austin Peay hosts the largest family of military-affiliated students, by far, in the State of Tennessee, it only makes sense that we are also the home of the largest, by far, military student center to facilitate the best possible services and support to those students,” retired Maj. Gen. Walt Lord, APSU military advisor in residence, said. In January 2021, APSU’s William E. & Sadako S. Newton Military Family Resource Center quietly opened, providing the University’s military community with a one-stop shop for most of their social, financial and academic needs. The new facility houses Austin Peay’s Veterans Upward Bound program, VetSuccess on Campus, the Military Student Center, a Career Services coordinator and a Student Success coordinator. “This space is a dream come true,” Jasmin Linares, coordinator for the center, said. “All students are welcome, but our target population is military-affiliated students. For us, that means anyone who is active duty, a veteran, in the reserves, the National Guard, ROTC, retirees and their families.” ‘We were lucky and really blessed’ In 2019, APSU alumna Wilma Newton (’73) gave a transformative gift to the University in honor of her late parents. That gift made the William E. & Sadako S. Newton Military Family Resource Center a reality. Newton’s father, William, met her mother, Sadako, in Japan when he was stationed there as part of the military efforts to reconstruct the country following the end of World War II. Newton’s late father, husband, brother and several uncles all served in the military. “My parents encouraged us to obtain a college degree and worked hard to afford it,” she said in 2019. “My siblings and I were the first grandchildren to earn a college degree.” The new Newton Center will carry on that tradition by supporting military-affiliated students during their academic careers. In addition to housing several University and military offices, the newly renovated building features a computer lab, a lounge area for watching television, eating and unwinding, tables for studying or eating and a self-serve coffee and tea bar. “Students can come here and get help with a variety of services. They can come and connect with like-minded students; they can use the computer lab to do their homework.” “I want all our military-affiliated students to know this place exists for them,” Linares said. For information on the services APSU offers military students and their families, visit https://www.apsu.edu/military/index.php.

Is your phone needing some fresh new apps to help keep you entertained on those weekends in? Are you wanting some apps that might make your daily routines a tad bit easier? Then check out some of these apps that are taking the mobile store by storm to spice up your home screen. Elevate Elevate offers training in speaking, reading, writing, listening, and math. It allows you to set your goals, and after you've completed some engaging exercises, it shows your performance in each of these categories with a cool and easy-to-read graphic. Flipboard Flipboard is an app that curates content from your social networks and web partners based entirely on your interests. It then turns it into digital pages that are just amazing. The app is free to download as well. Coinbase Looking for some ways to earn more money? Get in on the cryptocurrency craze. This app allows you to see current rates and set up digital currency wallets for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. LevelUp What about saving up some money? LevelUp can save you a few dollars the very first time you use it. The app provides the easiest possible way to pay at local eateries. Mint Keeping on the finance train, Mint.com helps you keep detailed accounts of your finances. It does this by connecting to all your financial accounts and tracking all the money you earn and spend.

Maps.Me When visiting new and rural places, you can't always get your iPhone connected to a data signal. This can be scary when you need to figure out where exactly you are. For those situations, there's the Maps.Me offline map app.