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FEATURES - April 2013 3
Top 10 Greatest Athletes
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Climbing with MWR
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Time to Rock Out
Editor Tara Goodson
Contributors
Ben Alejandro Chris Campbell CynDe Clack David Ellis Charlene Frasher Kensley McLellan Robert Mitchell Jessica Ryan Sunny Smith Bethany Sutton Adam Slyfield Will Vallee
Ranking the top 10 is never an easy task.
Outdoor Recreation offers indoor and outdoor climbing adventures. April is Guitar Month.
10 T’was the Week Before Christmas
Air Assault Auto helps to create a Christmas surprise!
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12 Hunting Virtual Easter Eggs in Video Games
Hidden eggs mean extra play time.
Publisher
14 All Aboard!
Creative Director
18 Take Action Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
Chug down the road to Bowling Green.
Creative ink Sears Hallett
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All it takes is a few easy steps to alter your mindset.
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19 More Than a Pretty Face How one Spouse does more than apply makeup.
Photography
Lena Anderson CynDe Clack Paula Hallett Jessica Ryan Will Vallee Historic Train Railpark
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20 Little River Days Partners with Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour
Bike or run your way to another medal.
22 It’s Your Future
What options do you have for your savings?
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24 USAA Military Spouse Appreciation 2013
Let us show you the way we appreciate our Spouses.
27 Everyday Heros Month of the Military Child honors our children.
29 Army Ten-Miler
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Game Time
by Adam Slyfield
Arguing about sports is a national past time. Whether defending your team to a rival fan or discussing the greatest players of all time, half the fun of being a sports fan is debating and comparing your opinions. These are the type of arguments that will never be over. Ranking the greatest players in any one sport is a hard thing to determine, but if you are trying to rank athletes from every sport, it's almost impossible. Polls on social media, speaking with local sports fans, and many discussions back and forth, have led me to this list. No matter what I say, there will never be a list of all time great athletes that will satisfy every sports fan. To quote The Babe in Sandlot: “Remember kid, there’s heroes and there’s legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die, follow your heart kid, and you’ll never go wrong.” - a statement I tried to follow while making my top 10.
Games. Phelps put the sport of swimming on the map for the younger generation. In 2008, he earned the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year award. Breaking Olympic records with ease and dominating in individual and team events makes him a must for any top ten list of greatest athletes. Jim Brown- he had a shorter career then most great NFL running backs, but he made the most out of his nine years with the Cleveland Browns. Brown was awarded three MVP's, lead the NFL in rushing eight times and was selected to the Pro Bowl all nine years of his career. As a senior at the University of Syracuse, he rushed for 197 yards, scored six touchdowns and kicked seven extra
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Walter Payton- known as Sweetness, one of the best running backs in NFL history. He spent thirteen seasons with the Chicago Bears, winning Super Bowl XX in 1985 and winning the NFL MVP twice. He was selected to go to the Pro Bowl nine times during his career and was a beloved athlete in the city of Chicago. Elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993, and named to the NFL's 75th anniversary all-time team are a few of his accomplishments. One of the most exciting running backs to watch, he had the moves to juke you and the power to run over you, a special combination you don’t see very often. Coach Mike Ditka, who led the 1985 Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl victory described Payton as the greatest football player he had ever seen-but an even greater human being.
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Michael Phelps - most decorated Olympian of all time (22 total). He owns the record for most gold medals (18); winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games. He also took the record for most first place finishes of any single Olympic
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Jim Thorpe- one of the most versatile athletes of any era, a sports fan poll was taken by ABC Sports ranked Jim Thorpe as the greatest athlete of the 20th century. He played professional football, baseball and competed in the Olympic Games. He won two Olympic gold medals in 1912 in the decathlon and pentathlon events. He also won the intercollegiate ballroom dancing championship the same year. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951. As a running back at Carlisle Industrial Indian School, Thorpe led the nation in touchdowns and points. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963 after he spent most of his career with the Canton Bulldogs. A great sportsman no matter the sport; a town in Pennsylvania renamed itself Jim Thorpe in his honor! If that doesn’t secure his legacy, nothing will.
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Tiger Woods- from a young age, Eldrick “Tiger” Woods, was destined for greatness. At the young age of only two he was a guest on the Mike Douglas Show. Tiger putted against comedian Bob Hope, showing even then he was made for the spotlight. In 1996, he became a pro, signing some of the biggest endorsement deals in golf history. Less than a year later, Tiger won his first major at the Masters, becoming the
points in a single game totaling 43 points, setting a school record. He was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995. Football was not his only sport; he also earned a spot in the Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He has the distinction of being a member of the triple crown of hall of fame, college and professional football and lacrosse. Few athletes become a hall of famer in more than one sport. He is a true athlete in every sense of the word.
tournament’s youngest winner. He has been world number one for the most consecutive weeks and for the greatest total number of weeks of any other golfer. He has been awarded PGA Player of the Year a record 10 times and the Byron Nelson Award for lowest adjusted scoring average won a record eight times. He has won 14 professional major golf championships, the second highest of any player (Jack Nicklaus leads with 18), and 75 PGA Tour events.
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Jerry Rice- considered as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. In 2010, Rice was named the greatest NFL player of all time by NFL Films, inducted
into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (the first year of his eligibility) and had his #80 jersey retired by the San Francisco 49ers. He spent 20 years in the NFL, has three Super Bowl wins and was recognized as the MVP at Super Bowl XXIII. He holds numerous receiving records, including career receptions, yards and touchdowns. A legend within the NFL.
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Babe Ruth-the great bambino, the sultan of swat, the king of crash, or simply known to us as the Babe. He spent twenty-two seasons in Major League Baseball entertaining fans with charisma and power. The home run king (until 1974) retired
with 714 home runs and held the home run record for 39 years, until Hank Aaron broke his record. The Babe won seven World Series Championships playing for the New York Yankees - a mistake the Red Sox would have to live with for 86 years after selling him to the Yankees. Ruth is credited with changing baseball, his big swing and big personality excited fans. He is the first sports celebrity superstar.
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Wayne Gretzkey- called “The greatest hockey player of all time” by many, including the NHL itself. The Great One owns 40 regular-season records, 15 playoff records, and six all-star game records. To date, he is the NHL's most prolific scorer and the most exciting player in history to watch. Gretzkey’s ability to find the net is only one of his attributes that made him great. He has more assists than any other player has points. That ability makes players around him better. Gretzkey is the only player ever to have his #99 jersey retired league-wide. He is the most current player to have the Hall of Fame waiting period waived, inducted in 1999 the same year he retired. Gretzkey won the league's MVP (Hart Memorial trophy) in his first season, the first of eight years in a row. Winning four Stanley Cups with Edmonton Oilers made him a champion, his record made him a great, but the way he slashed the ice with ease, controlled the puck with confidence and made the other players on the ice look foolish, is what made him a legend.
and sting like a bee," a rebel and champion like no other. His one of the most known names in sports, he dominated the sport of boxing and took over the fans with his unorthodox style. He will always be known as a cult icon, but a legend is what he is.
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Michael Jordan- also known as “Air Jordan” and “His Airness.” He is considered the biggest name in sports and wasn’t just a player on the court; he was a movement. Jordan was the easiest decision to put on this list and even easier to make him number one. Whether you followed basketball or not, you knew who Jordan was and who he played for. His accomplishments include five MVP awards, ten All-NBA First Team designations, nine All-Defensive First Team honors, fourteen NBA All-Star Game appearances, three All-Star Game MVP awards, ten scoring titles, three steals titles, six NBA
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Muhammad Ali- at the young age of 22, he won the world heavy-weight championship against Sonny Liston. The most charismatic athlete of all time, he was fast with his words and even quicker with his hands. Ali will always be known to "float like a butterfly
Finals MVP awards, and the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. He holds the NBA records for highest career regular season scoring average and highest career playoff scoring average. In 1999, he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by ESPN, and was second to Babe Ruth on the Associated Press's list of athletes of the century. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. The man even saved the world by beating the aliens at basketball in Space Jam, he is the greatest athlete of all time, and everybody wants to be like Mike.
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Climbing with MWR
Body, Mind and Spirit
by Will Vallee When you think of scaling cliffs, or tying into ropes and ascending an eighty foot rock wall, what comes to mind? The Rocky Mountains, Arizona, Utah, maybe the Himalayas? What about Clarksville? Yes, Clarksville! Tucked away off the 41A Bypass is an amazing rock climbing cliff featuring hundreds of climbing routes with challenges ranging from beginner to expert climbing. This little known gem called Kings Bluff is a destination for climbers from all over the southeastern United States. The bluff itself is approximately a mile long and runs right along the banks of the Cumberland River. It is truly a beautiful place to spend a day with friends and Family. Kings Bluff is an amazing rock cliff, but it’s so much more than that to the Clarksville community. The bluff has a strong climbing community that supports it and encourages all levels of climbers. On any given day you will see happy groups of climbers shooting up and
down the rock cliffs by the river, new climbers learning from the old, couples and friends spending time together; all enjoying and sharing the exciting world of rock climbing. If you want to try something new, want some more excitement in your life, want a fun energetic activity to do with your significant other, or just want a great work out, then rock climbing may be the answer for you. Yes, you can do it - anyone can do it! I have taken my sixty year old parents to the cliffs, and very young children; all have succeeded and had a great time. If you want to learn the basics in a safe
harnesses, climbing shoes, carabineers, hardware and all the instruction you will need. Not only is this a great way to start your climbing hobby and give your life some excitement, it is also a great way to meet new people. Climbing is inherently a social sport. It is non-competitive and relies on teams for safety and support to get up the cliff. We have a new indoor wall if you are itching to climb but the weather isn’t cooperating. Located near the Stables, the wall is over 40 feet wide and 20 feet high. There are 12 routes ranging from beginner
and non threatening environment, I recommend coming on one of MWR Outdoor Recreation’s rock climbing trips. The Outdoor Recreation climbing program leads at least one trip a month to Kings Bluff to teach the Fort Campbell and local community all about rock climbing. All levels are welcome to join us on this fun day. This includes people on their first climbing adventure and those who have been climbing for years. Whatever your level of skill, our amazing staff of climbers will find a route to give you a challenge. The best part about it is that you don’t need to come with anything other than yourself and a sack lunch. MWR will provide everything! Ropes,
to experienced and you can participate during a scheduled event. Equipment, instruction and technique lessons are available from the experienced staff at Outdoor Recreation. So get up, come out and let’s climb! For additional information, please call (270) 412-7854.
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Entertainment
Time to Rock Out by Jessica Ryan
April is National Guitar Month. The month commemorates one of the most popular musical instruments in the world. Living so close to Nashville, I feel that the guitar is particularly important since it is Music City’s unofficial symbol. How will you celebrate National Guitar Month? Watching live music is my preference. While Nashville gets the Music City title, Clarksville also has concert venues. The Warehouse and the Coup are great places to see live music in Clarksville. Furthermore, the Rivers and Spires Festival will have live music during the Clarksville Young Professionals’ Business After Hours Social, Last Band Standing contest and a headlining concert with Jo Dee Messina. If you are musically inept like me, perhaps appreciating the guitar in a digital form is a way to celebrate. April 20 is Record Store Day and independent record stores like Oddball Media and Music (formerly CD Warehouse) on Fort Campbell Boulevard will have specials and promotions. Picking up a guitar controller and playing video games such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero is another option. Places such as D.W. Recreation Centerand The Zone are ideal places for the
gaming experience. Maybe you want to pick up the guitar and rock out on your own? If you do not already own a guitar, you can purchase one at music stores such as Mary’s Music Store in Clarksville and Music Central in Hopkinsville. However, if purchasing a guitar is not in your budget, then renting one is your best option. D.W. Recreation Center offers three private music rooms and equipment rentals. Patrons, age 18 and over with a valid military ID can bring their own equipment or rent instruments. Musical instruments available to rent include electric guitars, acoustic guitars, bass guitars, keyboards, wind instruments and drums. In addition, patrons can also rent musical accessories such as amplifiers and public address (PA) systems. All rental items can only be used inside D.W. Recreation Center. Go to a concert, buy a new record or perhaps pick up a guitar and start your own band. It’s time to rock out for National Guitar Month! For more information about the D.W. Recreation Center music rooms and equipment rentals, call: (270) 798-7446.
T’was the Week Before Christmas
All Revved Up
by CynDe Clack “I’d been looking at Jeeps for a while, trying to get one for the boys as a Christmas gift.” That was how it all started. When CPT Dan Wild and his wife Gari, decided they wanted to purchase a Jeep for their sons to drive, and they wanted it to be a surprise present. They never imagined how close to the wire they would run. It was the Wednesday before Christmas; actually, it was late in the afternoon on the Wednesday before Christmas, when Dan asked Mike Childers, the Assistant Manager at Air Assault Auto, if they could work on the Jeep he had found and fix it up to make it a little cooler for a kid. Since Christmas was on Tuesday and Air Assault Auto was closed on Monday for the holiday, as well as normally being closed on Saturday and Sunday; that basically left Thursday and Friday to make the transformation happen. When I asked Mike why he agreed to take it on at the last minute, he said, “I told Dan, I’ll do it at night, I didn’t care, I’d stay here and do it and have it ready by Christmas Eve.” Dan told me that when he asked Mike what they could do, he [Mike] “had all these ideas and just went to town; he said, here’s these tires and we can put in a lift kit and add some lights…” “Why did you want to buy a Jeep for your boys”, I asked. Dan told me it was because they’re such great kids; they’re in wrestling, they do well in school and they give their parents no problems whatsoever. “It’s something my wife and
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I really wanted to do; to make it a nice present for them, to give them some freedom.” Seth (age 16) and Connor (age 14), both attend Montgomery Central High School. When I asked Seth how it felt to drive the Jeep, he told me it was “Awesome”! Connor, who just got his permit, is pretty excited too. The Jeep is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler that had one previous owner who bought it the same month that Seth was born. Air Assault Auto put five new tires on The Jeep, added a spare adaptor, did a third brake light adjustment to raise it up and made brackets for it. Mike commented, “A lot of guys just cut it off, but that’s no good. You have a third brake light, you’ve got to use it.” They put a lift kit on it, new spark plugs, did some brake work and last but not least put a personalized hood emblem on. Mike told us that “Murphy”, as in, Murphy’s Law, tried to interfere but they didn’t let him. When I asked Mike what Murphy tried, he said, “just little things that you don’t normally expect to happen, like the check engine light coming on and getting the tires to seal on the rims. When Nate was working on the light and he had no idea where to put the switch, I said, ‘Dude, pull that part of the dash off, it will take you about three minutes.’ He [Nate] said, ‘no way can I take that apart in three minutes.’ I said trust me, I’ve had these Jeeps all my life. Nate and I work well together as a team. He knows what I’m
going to do next and I know what he’s going to do next.” Dan wanted the switches right in the center so they drilled holes and put the switches where he wanted them. Mike was so pleased with the job they did putting in The Jeep’s switches, that he put the switches in his own Jeep in the exact same spot. I asked Dan why he chose Air Assault Auto to do the work on this very important Christmas present. He told me that it was because he had a vehicle worked on there before and he thought their work was awesome. He said that Mike made him feel like a friend and not just a customer. Dan let us know that he has told all of his friends about the work he had done at Air Assault Auto and that “this is where I go to get all my work done on my vehicles.” He also wanted to let everyone know that “the service at Air Assault Auto is great. Come in with an idea of what you want and they’ll help you get the rest.” Mike says “to bring them on; he’s ready and looking forward to more challenges!”
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H u n ti ng Vi r tu a l
Tech World
E a ste r Egg s i n Vi d e o G a m e s by Robert W. Mitchell
As if non-stop, adrenaline-driven action crammed into a compelling storyline was not enough to keep the today’s hardcore gamer completely immersed in a mind-blowing, sensory overloaded virtual reality, scores of video games are laced with hidden secrets, adding a thrilling hide-and-seek challenge to an already exciting session of great game play. Known as “Easter Eggs” among gamers, these secret items come in any shape, size and or form, from the indestructible pink teddy bears found throughout EA’s Battle Field 3 to the special weapon in Bethesda Game Studios’ Skyrim, which, when fired, turns bad guys into chickens. “Easter Eggs are little hidden gems in games that are used to refer to other games or real life scenarios. It adds some comic relief to the game; hardcore gamers will spend extra time looking for these,” explained SPC Angel Rivera of A Battery, 2/44 Sustainment Brigade. For manufacturers, getting gamers going back to search for hidden gems in a side quest outside of the main game creates value to an already popular game, Rivera said. He prefers games like Valve’s Portal, a first-person puzzle platform, and Square Enix’s platform adventure, Tomb Raider. “Halo, for example, has hidden skulls and they [gamers] will spend extra time going back through the game to find them. And with most games you don’t have to start from the beginning to find them,” he said. Gamers certainly enjoy a challenge, but the hardcore fans are particularly fond of tracking people and items down methodically using subtle hints and not-so obvious clues, Rivera concluded.
“Easter Eggs are little things that are not pertinent to the story line, but they attract hardcore gamers because they really want to search and hunt down things,” he said. He pointed to a secret mission found in Gearbox Software’s sci-fi RPG shooter Borderlands where popular characters like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are lured out of their hiding places with pizza and other favorite foods from the popular television show. For SPC Lance Christie the best Easter Eggs found in video games are those crafted into cryptic puzzles and subliminal messages presented via a faint audio track. “In Dead Space 2, one of the announcers says, ‘Be safe, be smart, your life may depend on it. This references another game, Half Life2 and it is said in the exact same tone,” he said. As a hardcore gamer, he was familiar with the wording and its origin as soon as he heard it. “I recognized it right away from the other game.” Konami’s Metal Gear has the most Easter Eggs of any video game Christie has played. “If you take the first letter of every chapter its spells out a hint for the next game coming up,’” he said. Like Rivera, Christie also finds significant replay value in hunting for Easter Eggs in video games. “I can play a game maybe once or twice, but with multiplayer you can always play a new version of the same game [because of interaction of the other players]. I have gone back through Metal Gear Solid and Dead Space just to see if I can find an Egg or something. Sometimes you find bonuses, like if you find frogs you get a frog suit and if you find all the Christmas presents somewhere in the middle of Russia, you get a Santa Claus suit,” he explained. The former BOSS President admits he spends just as much time hunting for the hidden
gems as he does playing the main story line of the game because it, in a sense, brings a new dimension to game playing. “I play with the intent of looking for Easter Eggs. You find little things like a laptop that plays Gangum Style, or on the walls, you might find blood writing with the words, ‘Game Over Man,’ a reference to a popular character from the movie, Aliens.” Developer’s Sense of Humor According to Wikipedia these cleverly cloaked nuances are “intentional hidden messages, inside jokes or features in works such as computer programs, web pages, video games…” Based on the bizarre things gamers
find in the weirdest places, these Eggs definitely show that programmers certainly have a sense of humor. “It shows developers are people too. They like to include recent pop culture media into the game. It appeals to all ages. It shows the human quality of these developers, that they like to have fun and throw something funny in there,” Christie said. Some put their Eggs out in the open while others like to hide them, making it a challenge. “It is like an Easter Egg hunt, looking for hidden items within the game.” Ready to starting hunting? Check out these websites to see what you missed on your last adventure: www.eeggs.com www.venturebeat.com www.complex.com/video-games
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A l l Ab o a rd!!
In The Know
by Bethany Sutton
Take a step back in time to the golden age of railway travel with a visit to the Historic Railpark and Train Museum in Bowling Green. Whether you are a history buff, a train enthusiast, or you have a little train lover in your Family, this is one daytrip that you don’t want to miss. Best of all, admission is free to active-duty Soldiers and their Families. Have you ever wondered what it was like to travel across the country on a train? What would it have been like to eat in the dining car while watching the world go by just outside your window? How about climbing into an upper berth to sleep for the night or retiring to your first class room as your train continues on to your destination? While the days of rail travel may be a distant memory in our transportation history, just a short drive away, visitors can let their imaginations run as they take an interactive guided tour of vintage railcars that have been historically restored. Step inside the historic L&N Depot and let your journey to the bygone era of rail travel begin. The depot building was constructed in 1925 from limestone mined from the former White Limestone Quarry. Every effort has been made to
preserve the historical significance of the building. From the intricately designed tile floors to the grand arched doorways and windows, you can almost hear the voices of those who once traveled both near and far from this depot. Inside the gift shop, a friendly staff member will help you with ticket sales and an introduction to the museum. Visitors to the museum gift shop will be enthralled with the HO scale model railroad, complete with its own L&N Depot and other famous markers found in the Bowling Green area. The self-guided two-story museum houses exhibits that will engage visitors and inspire imaginations. Watch and listen as interactive videos allow visitors to ask questions of an actual L&N Cook, Pullman Porter and Conductor. Learn the secret code of hobos. Brush up on your local Civil War knowledge, and learn how rail travel evolved through history with the Civil Rights movement. You can also relax and enjoy featured films in the theater room. After exploring the museum, your tour guide will escort you outside to the train where visitors have the opportunity to enter and experience several railcars including a 1921 Registered Post Office car (RPO), a 1949 dining car, a 1953 Pullman sleeper, and a 1911 presidential office car. The office car once belonged to the president of the L&N Railroad, Mr. Milton Smith. At the head of the train is a restored 1953 E8 engine. According to museum staff member, Lynne Hayes, “The Historic Railpark and Train Museum is a wonderful way to experience railroad history.” Behind the 1911 office car, visitors can see the recently acquired 1945 WWII hospital car that is currently undergoing renovations. Hospital cars, like this one, were used to transport wounded Soldiers to Army hospitals across the U.S. This car will be open for museum
tours when interior renovations have been completed. Next in the line is the newly renovated Jim Crow car, which was just delivered to the museum on February 12, 2013. This passenger car was originally used to transport passengers from Glasgow to Park City, Kentucky. It had three compartments. The front and back compartments were used to segregate passengers in accordance with the Jim Crow laws, and the center section was a baggage compartment. There are only five three-section segregation cars left in existence today. At the far end of the exhibition track is the museum’s caboose. The caboose was built in 1978 and was donated to the museum by CSX Transportation in 2002. The caboose is the favorite of many children and the young at heart. The Historic Railpark and Train Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $6 from children ages 5 -12. There is no admission charge for Soldiers and their immediate Family. Children 4 and under are also free. For more information about the Historic Railpark and Train Museum visit our website at www.historicrailpark.com or follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/historicrailpark.
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Child, Youth & School Services 1. Bastogne (CDC) (270) 412-4485 2. Eagle (CDC) (270) 412-3303/3304 3. Gardner Hills (CDC) (270) 412-0392 4. Part Day Preschool (CDC) (270) 412-6767 5. Polk (CDC) (270) 412-4471 6. Tennessee (CDC) (270) 412-4477 7. Watters #1 (CDC) (270) 439-7993 8. Watters #2 (CDC) (270) 439-7996 9. CYSS Division Adminstrative Office (270) 798-6539 10. Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-4959 10. Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-0674 11. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-2315 12. Gardner Hills (SAS) (270) 461-0641 13. Airborne (SAS) (270) 461-1047 14. Bastogne (SAS) (270) 461-0995/0996 10. School Liaison (270) 798-9874 15. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-5811 16. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-1033 16. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-3643 16. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355 Community Services 17. Army Community Service (ACS) & ACS Director (270) 798-9322 18. Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-2935 19. Financial Readiness (270) 798-5518 17. Lending Closet (270) 798-6313 20. Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-6000 21. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-0277 22. ASYMCA Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-1566 23. ASYMCA Family Center (270) 798-7422 Dining & Entertainment 24. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-1822 25. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-2175 24. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-4610 26. Dawg Haus (270) 798-0766 24. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-4610 27. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140
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Recreation & Leisure Baldanado Pool (270) 798-5207 Dolan Pool (270) 798-5350 Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-6310 Single Pool (270) 798-4247 The Zone (270) 461-0603 BOSS Program (270) 798-7858 Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-5887 Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-4906 Challenge Course (270) 412-7855 Adventure Program (270) 412-7854 Archery Range (270) 798-2175 Dog Park, North (270) 798-2175 Dog Park, South (270) 798-2175 Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-2175 Paintball (270) 956-3118 Parks & Pavilions Office (270) 798-2175 Riding Stables (270) 798-2629 RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-2175 RV Park (Fletchers Fork) (270) 798-2175 Skeet Range (270) 412-4015 Small Arms Recreational Range 16 (270) 798-3001 Recreation Center (Dale Wayrynen) (270) 798-7391 Sports & Fitness Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-3094 Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-9418 Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-7355 Gertsch PFF (270) 798-2753 Lozada PFF (270) 798-4306 Olive PFF (270) 798-4101 Softball Complex, North (270) 798-3320 Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320 Trades & Services Army Education Center (270) 798-3201 Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-6693 Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/1100 Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-5612 Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-0171
61. Equipment Rental (Gear-to-Go) (270) 798-6806 62. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-5729 63. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614 Travel & Lodging 64. IHG Hotel (931) 431-4496 65. IHG Hotel (Satellite Location) (270) 439-2229 66. Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436 Miscellaneous Services 67. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-9793 68. Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (270) 798-8055 69. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-7161 70. Commissary (270) 798-3663 71. Division Parade Field 72. Fisher House (270) 798-8330 73. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 798-5047 74. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 956-4495 75. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-7535 76. MWR Director (270) 798-9953 76. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-6818 77. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/4986 78. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636 The Exchange 79. Airfield Mini Mall/Burger King Green Beans Coffee (270) 640-4614 80. Community Town Center Class Six (931) 431-3622 Military Clothing Store (270) 798-4212 Pizza Hut Delivery (270) 439-1113 66 Exchange/Food Court/Mall (270) 439-1841 81. Exchange Administration Office (270) 439-1846 82. Firestone (270) 439-1865 83. Gardner Hills Mini Mal1(Burger King/Subway) (270) 697-1020 84. Kentucky Shoppette (24hr gas) (270) 439-1914 85. KFC & Taco Bell (270) 439-6353 86. Troop Mini Mall (gas) (931) 431-2410 87. Tennessee Shoppette (gas) (931) 431-4944
Healthy Habits by Char by Charlene Frasher
Take Action Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
I met a woman the other day who told me she needed to start working out. “Doctor’s orders!” It made me stop and think…do people only start working out because the doctor told them they had to? Must something be prescribed in order for one to move forward with it, especially when it will offer a healthier lifestyle? If so, then no wonder we tend to think of exercise as a chore or something that must be checked off the “to do” list. People don’t realize that the “quick fix” that so many people long for was actually given at the onset of the unhealthy behavior and poor lifestyle choices. Most people now take on the
demanding journey in order to get healthy and it seems like a torturous task. I encourage you not to embark on a diet and exercise routine with an expiration date instead, focus on a lifestyle change that will last forever. You only have one life to live and one body to live in, take control of both and you will find that you are much stronger than you think. If you keep a goal in mind and you follow the specific breakdown of the goal where exercise and fitness are concerned, I am sure that you will find that in a month or so it will become something you just do rather than something you quickly mark off your to do list. Most people set out with a goal in mind, such as to run a marathon, but then don’t take the time to put it in motion. They find that time has lapsed and the conditioning necessary for the race is no longer an option. Guilt and defeat settle in because they were not successful, but only because they failed to take action. If you take the lead on your life and control your
habits, you will have taken necessary steps toward putting your goal into action. You can create your own prescription for a healthier lifestyle. I challenge you to get off the couch and go for a walk outside, clear your head and figure out what healthy changes you can make in your life. When you return, make a list of those things and put them on your “to do” list. Make an appointment with your doctor to have a wellness check and get in charge of your health and body. Soon that portion of your list will simply become something you do and the habit of a healthy lifestyle will be yours to enjoy!
“Exercise to be fit, not skinny. Eat to nourish your body and always ignore the haters, doubters & unhealthy examples that were once feeding you. You are worth more than you realize.” ~ Anonymous
Style Your Life
More than a Pretty Face by Tara Goodson
Lena Anderson is a familiar face at Fort Campbell. She is a mother, a Spouse, a former Family Readiness Support Assistance and she is also a Mary Kay consultant. She recently made the decision to focus on her business and has not looked back! Lena has been involved with Mary Kay for over four years as a part time job. Her goals are for it to become her full time job, become a Director in Qualification and then become a National Sales Director. She is shooting for the pink Cadillac! Lena’s recipe for success is the same no matter what goals you have. “You get what you put into anything. The more you invest, the more you learn; the more competent you become and the more successful you will be.” Mary Kay has a long history of helping women become successful. As the sixth largest direct sales company in the world, it has empowered their consultants to learn and lead. Lena shares what she learns with her Family, friends and customers. She
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encourages everyone to learn the basics of proper skin care. Ideally, you should start a skin care routine at age 15 (this includes men). In reality, most do not start a routine until we notice fine lines or even age spots. 85% of skin damage is from too much sun exposure. Lena stresses that correct skin care is an investment. “We all want to put our best face forward, why not let me teach you how?” The correct way to take care of your skin is to cleanse, freshen, exfoliate, moisturize, and finally to protect. It seems like a lot of steps, especially for someone that is just starting a routine. Lena has clients able to accomplish all five in less than five minutes every morning. “Five minutes to look good and feel great? Seems like an easy choice to me.” She is proud that Mary Kay has several different product lines to meet a variety of skin care needs. Everything from products that focuses on teen skin care, to a men’s line and even a line for people with advanced aging skin. We must also mention the makeup line, body and sun line and the gift line. “It’s never too late to discover age defying skin!” Of course, Lena would love it if everyone was to use Mary Kay products, but she really stresses the correct use of any line of skin care products. She says her biggest achievement is getting Soldiers to recognize they shouldn’t use a harsh soap on their faces. She has just as many men that use Mary Kay as she does women clients.
Mary Kay was a natural choice for her when she started researching home based business opportunities. Her mother introduced her to the makeup when Lena was a teen. She also needed something that would be able to move with her when her Soldier comes up on orders. She initially was just interested in the makeup line, but quickly realized you need a good surface to put the color on. The products she offers come with a 100% satisfaction rate; you can try any of them before a purchase is made and if you go to any of the consultations, you know that playing with new color is fun! Lena can help you find the correct color combinations for your skin, eye and hair coloring. Your foundation should be matched twice a year, winter and summer. “No matter how much sun block you apply, we tend to tan a bit in the warmer months. Make sure you don’t end up with that awful line around your jaw.” The company also keeps up to date by publishing trend reports at least twice a year. They update their makeup line with limited edition products, so if you see something you love in the trend section, stock up! Last fall’s trend was a bold teal eye and red lip; this spring the trend includes makeup artist looks using the palettes that you can find easily online at www.marykay.com to achieve a Hollywood look and cream eye shadows in Metallic Taupe, Meadow Grass, Violet Storm, and Coastal Blue as well as using nail polish as a fashion accessory. No matter your comfort level with skin care and makeup, Lena wants to help you become successful. Mary Kay has helped her increase her happiness and confidence levels, in turn building her resiliency, which allows her to be successful. Being a consultant gives her benefits such as tax breaks for owning her own business, a sense of accomplishment, and gives her a greater purpose in the community. “Mary Kay allows me to build happiness and confidence in others, and that gives me happiness and confidence.” This is one of the goals Mary Kay Ash had when she started the company 50 years ago.
Little River Days Partners with the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour
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by Kensley McLellan Fort Campbell’s Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT) and Christian County are teaming up for the May ECFT event. This month there will actually be two options for people to get out and get active, both on May 19th at 8:00 a.m. Whether you are a runner or a cyclist, we have something for you! The Little River Bicycle Tour will consist of three different distances: 20, 30 and 60 miles. To some, this may sound like quite the feat to ride for 20 miles, but never fear! The routes are not designed to make
you think you are racing in the Tour de France. This is a fun race and the routes run throughout Christian County to showcase the beautiful Kentucky countryside. This year will also feature a 1.5 mile fun ride for beginners who simply want to get out and try something new. The event will begin near downtown Hopkinsville at the St. John United Methodist Church and end at the same location. The cost of the race is $25 and the proceeds go to support the Fort Campbell Fisher House and the Pennyrile Rail to Trail program. The Jennie Stuart Sports Medicine 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run is an alternative option if pedaling is not really your thing. The race begins at the Farmer’s Market and takes you through historic downtown Hopkinsville. The proceeds from this race go to support local schools to buy sports equipment for the students. The best part about both of these races is that once you are done, you can enjoy the fun of the Little River Days Festival which boasts several vendors and carnival rides in
downtown Hopkinsville. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy! Christian County is proud to be a part of this initiative, partnering with Fort Campbell and encouraging individuals to be more active in their daily lives. To register for any of the races, please visit the MWR website at www.fortcampbellmwr.com/ECFT.
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Friday, F riday, May May 10 10 Tropical Paradise Spa Night 6pm - 9:30pm
Family Finances
It’s Your Future by David Ellis
I often give classes on money management and one of the first questions I ask is, “How many of you are actually saving for retirement?” I’m amazed at how many are not. Even if you plan to retire after 20 or 30 years in the military, retirement income and Social Security benefits will not make for a leisurely lifestyle. You will need another source or two of income to enjoy your retirement. One option that will provide an additional source of income is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). At last, the TSP is offering a Roth option. Now you have a choice, traditional or Roth. So, what’s the difference? The difference is when and what you pay income taxes on. And depending on your personal tax situation and the length of time you invest, it can make a big difference.
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The traditional is tax deferred. The money you contribute to the TSP you don’t have to pay income tax on now, it’s deferred. In addition, any earnings are also tax deferred. But you can’t withdraw this money until you are 59½ years old. Uncle Sam is making a deal with you. You put your money in the TSP, leave it until you are at least 59½ and he won’t make you pay income tax on it until you start withdrawing it. Yes, there are ways to get to it sooner but that is a whole other subject. There are certain benefits to this. The first, if you’re not being taxed on your earnings you have more of your earnings to earn more money. The second is, if the taxes on your contributions are deferred (you’re not paying now), you may actually have more money to contribute. A third benefit, and also a consideration as to which option you select, traditional or Roth, is the amount of taxes you pay. If you believe you will be in a lower tax bracket when you retire, you may want to consider the traditional. Also to be considered is your current tax situation. Do you want to lower your tax liability? If so the traditional would help. There are also benefits to be
considered in regards to the Roth. Yes, you pay income taxes on the money you contribute now, but you do not have to pay taxes on any of the earnings. That could add up to a lot of money over time. Like the traditional, the soonest you should withdraw is at 59½. You do have the ability to withdraw early, but will pay penalties. When you do start making withdrawals at age 59½, it is all tax free. You already paid income taxes on the contributions and the earnings are tax free. Another reason to select the Roth option would depend on your current tax bracket. Many married junior enlisted Soldiers with children aren’t paying income tax to begin with. They may pay $150 to $200 a month in income tax for a total of $1,800 to $2,400 a year but get back $5,000 or more. In other words, they didn’t pay any income tax. So why not look at the Roth option? Finally, if you are deploying you won’t be paying income tax, so you should think Roth. Signing up for the TSP is easy at MyPay, whether it’s the traditional or Roth. With the traditional you can select a percentage of your base pay, bonus, and/or specialty pay. With the Roth you must select a dollar amount equal to at least one percent of your base pay. You can also contribute to both a traditional and Roth. Here is another bit of helpful information for those of you who already have a traditional TSP account: you cannot change the money you already have in your TSP to a Roth TSP account but you can stop contributing to the traditional and start contributing to a Roth. A follow up question I ask during the money management class is directed to those that are actually contributing to the TSP - “What fund or funds are you contributing to?” Once again, I am amazed by the numbers that don’t know. But that is a different subject for a future time. If you have any questions about money management or would like to make an appointment with our nationally accredited financial counselors, please contact the Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program at (270) 798-5518.
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2013 USAA Military Spouse Appreciation
Keeping It Together
by Tara Goodson Military Spouse Day was created to honor the Spouses of those who serve, be it in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard. Each year, a day is set aside in the United States to recognize what a powerful difference Spouses make in the lives of our service members. Instead of just one day of appreciation, Fort Campbell MWR will host three days worth of activities and events to honor our Spouses. A free, full day conference will occur on May 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presenters include Dana Chango, Laura Mercier, Amanda Miller and Marla Cilley (aka The Fly Lady). Reservations are required and childcare will be offered on a limited basis. To make reservations please call the Family Resource Center (FRC) at (270) 956-2935. Not only will you be able to participate in all three workshops offered by Dana, Laura and Amanda; you will be able to garner fabulous organizational tips from Marla. Dana wears many hats; from being wife of a Retired Soldier to mother of two boys, choir director at her church, photographer and a horticultural therapist. Dana is the founder of the War Garden Project and recently implemented a garden at Werner Park and currently works with Soldiers from WTB in the occupational therapy clinic. Dana finds joy in the garden and knows how therapeutic it can be. Laura is the owner of Horsefeathers, a unique arts and crafts studio that specializes in paint-your-own pottery, wood crafts, and
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canvas painting classes. She and her Family have been stationed at Fort Campbell since 1993 – yes, that’s right, 19 ½ years. This is Mercier’s fifth year as a presenter for the Fort Campbell Spouse Appreciation Week. Amanda has been a certified personal trainer for six years and is a Box Mania instructor. She is the wife of a deployed Soldier and mother of three. She has grown up around fitness as her father is a bodybuilder. Let her teach you some fun tricks to fit exercise into your day, whether you are cleaning the house, gardening in your yard or at the park with your kids. Get “Revived” with a “No Excuses Workout.” Marla is the bestselling author of “Sink Reflections” and “Body Clutter”; and founder and host of the popular website www.flylady.net. With her southern charm and inspirational emails, FlyLady has become a mentor to those living in CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) and clutter. The FlyLady social networking group has 1 million plus members from around the globe and grows by thousands each month. The fun doesn’t end after the conference is done! Eat light during the day on May 7, because you will be treated to a Luau BBQ Cooking Show from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sample a variety of Hawaiian treats prepared on site. This event is free and reservations are required. Limited childcare is available, so contact the FRC early. Great food, entertainment and prizes will keep your attention throughout the evening. The Luau will whet your appetite for the big
event on Friday evening! The luau continues on Spa Night. The event we all love will be on Friday, May 10 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. You can treat yourself to a variety of spa services at no cost to you and childcare is available with a reservation. Spa services are on a first come, first served basis and there will be multiple services to choose from. Whether you treat yourself to a mini facial, a hand treatment, makeup lessons or a massage, you will leave feeling pampered and appreciated. Enjoy the food and beverages available to make the evening complete. Listen for the announcements of prizes and give-a-ways as an added bonus to the evening’s main attractions. USAA Military Spouse Appreciation Week 2013 would not be possible without the great support from the following sponsors: USAA, Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union, University of Phoenix, Daymar Institute, Mathews Nissan, USA Discounters,
Austin’s Beauty College, Carolyn Long with Beauti-Control, Freedom Furniture and Electronics, Dana Chango with the War Garden Project, Amanda Miller, Bonita Vickrey with Mary Kay Cosmetics, Gwyn Peavy with Avon, Charlotte Christie with Celebrating Homes, and many more to come. Become a fan of the Fort Campbell MWR Facebook page to be kept up-to-date on all the Spouse Appreciation Week information. For more information and to register, please call the Family Resource Center at (270) 956-2935.
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Spotlight on MWR
E v e r y d ay Heroes by Chris Campbell and Sunny Smith
What is Month of the Military Child? As a good friend of mine said, “it’s the adult’s time to say thank you to the children”. Soldiers have activities and events throughout the year to honor their service to our nation; Spouses have a week in May so we can show our appreciation for their support, and military children get the entire month of April to be recognized! Each April, Month of the Military Child (MOMC) is celebrated by all branches of the military, as a way of recognizing the contribution that the military child makes as their parent or parents serve our nation. Preparation starts early in the year with Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) staff planning special days and events to honor the Family and their children. Fort Campbell fills the entire month with field trips, parades, cooking competitions, carnivals, field days, football and basketball tournaments, art projects, swimming parties, cake challenges, science projects, camps, and many other events.
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Why do we think Month of the Military Child is important to celebrate? Because military children face challenges every day! Challenges such as anxiety and fear about the safety of their loved ones; multiple deployments creating separation from Family members for extended periods of time, and just missing Moms’ and Dads’ hugs and support when they need it. This is why MOMC is so important and why we can’t cram it into just one day or one week. The importance of each child is so big and so profound we need the entire month to say, “You are our Everyday Heroes!” Every year since 2008, Fort Campbell CYSS has chosen a theme to represent our children. In 2008,
the theme was, “It’s All About Me”; 2009 “It’s the Sweet Life”; 2010 “101 Reasons to be a Proud Military Child”; 2011 “Rock’n the Month of the Military Child”; 2012 “Military Children are the Strength of the Future”; this year’s theme: “Everyday Heroes.” With these themes in mind we embarked yet another tradition the MOMC t-shirt. The t-shirt has become the hallmark of the month and is as unique as the children that wear it. The designs have evolved over the years - what was once a white t-shirt with a random design has become the definition of MOMC. They have ranged from pink to gray with MOMC on the front; all the way to a gigantic military child with 101 reasons why children loved being a military child. You still see some of shirts from 2008 and people always
the week. Gardner Hills Child Development Center will hold a parade on April 1 at 9:30 a.m.; Polk Child Development Center will hold their parade on April 1 at 3 p.m.; Eagles Child Development Center’s parade will be on April 5 at 9 a.m.; or visit Taylor Youth Center for their parade on April 4 at 4 p.m.
say “How do I get that one”? The designs have come from both the children and the staff. A conversation between a child and a School Age Services Director resulted in the theme for 2009, when the child said, “I wish my friend didn’t have to go home right now because CYSS is the Sweet Life!” Staff and children can wear these t-shirts and know that they are part of a distinct group. MOMC is a state of mind that we at CYSS try to tap into for the entire community. We love it because the kids love it and they love it because they deserve it. So, this April, if you see a Military Child, give them a high five!
2013 Month of the Military Child Events: MOMC kicks off with the annual Parade at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 1. Children from several of Fort Campbell's Child Development Centers will meet at the parking lot in front of CDC #2, 3071 Bastogne Avenue, and participate in a parade around the parking area. Music will be provided by the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band. (The rain date for this event is Friday, April 5.) Parades will also take place at different CYSS facilities throughout
On Saturday, April 13, Taylor Youth Center will be holding “Movie in the Gym” from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring a blanket or towel, grab your spot in the gym and enjoy this Family friendly movie. All Family members are welcome and popcorn will be provided. The movie for CDC children will be Disney’s Secret of the Wings (PG); the movie for School Age children will be Mirror, Mirror (PG); and the movie for Middle and High school children will be Tyler Perry’s Witness Protection (PG-13). The Month of the Military Child Family Fun Day will be held at Taylor Youth Center on April 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be inflatables, snow cones, balloon animals, and child friendly activities for all to do. All Family members are welcome. Throughout the month of April, children’s art from many of the CYSS locations will be displayed around post. Check it out at McAuliffe Hall, R.F. Sink Memorial Library, and Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. CYSS would like to thank our generous sponsors: Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union, University of Phoenix and Mathews Nissan for making our MOMC celebrations possible! For additional information about MOMC events and activities, please call MWR Public Relations Office at (270) 798-7535 or go to www.fortcampbellmwr.com and check out the Child, Youth and School Services tab.
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Army Strong
Army Ten-Miler by Ben Alejandro
It’s that time of the year again! The annual Army Ten-Miler race will be celebrating its 28th year in Washington DC once again. On October 20, 2013, more than 20,000 participants traveling from as far as Brazil, Canada, Spain, and Japan will come together in our nation’s capitol to run at this event. Over the past 28 years this event has grown from just over a 1,000 competitors to the third largest 10-mile road race in the world.
The Army’s purpose of the race is to build espirit de corps, support fitness goals, and enhance community relations for Soldiers and Civilians. Participant ages range from 15-80 years old, and in recent years, runners have had the opportunity to run side by side with some of our nation’s heroes, the Wounded Warriors. These Soldiers have earned the right to lead from the front and be first to start the race. The course starts at the Pentagon and spans 10 miles through some of the nation’s most historic monuments. Participants will circle the Lincoln Memorial, run underneath the Kennedy Center, and pass by the Washington Monument ending back at the Pentagon. If you think you’re a Soldier who has what it takes to compete with other world class runners, here is your chance! The Fort Campbell Sports and Fitness Office will host a 10-Miler Race qualifier on May 11 with a gun
start at 7:00 a.m. sharp. The road race will begin and end at Camp Hinsch on Jordan Springs Road outside Gate 10. The top male and female finishers will have the opportunity to represent Fort Campbell in team competition at the All Army 10-Miler in Washington DC. To register, please stop by the Sports Office, inside Fryar Stadium, located at 5666 Wickham Ave. or call (270) 798-3094.
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