FEATURES - May 2013 3
S.O.L.D.I.E.R Up!
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Don’t Be a Sheldon
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Nashville’s Pastime
Because doing your part matters..
Editor CynDe Clack
Contributors
Ben Alejandro William D. Corlew, III Charlene K. Frasher Tara Goodson Ramon Maisonet Jessica Ryan Lonnie Scott
IQ vs EQ – What does emotion have to do with leadership?
Are you one of the 166 million baseball fans?
10 Dust Off Your Grill
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Aromas of brown sugar, hickory, mesquite, onions and garlic.
12 SOF Warrior Challenge
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Test your mental fortitude, physical strength and survival instincts.
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14 Sharing the Road
Help share in the responsibility of road users safe!
Photography CynDe Clack Paula Hallett
18 Rainbow of Nutrition
Why colorful food is also good for you.
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22 Grilling Recipes
If you cook it – you can grill it!
24 New Family and New Friends
Find a pet to call your new best friend.
27 A Kid’s View Local children share why their mothers are heroes.
29 Summer Outdoor Concerts Listen to some live music.
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Perspective Management
S. O. L. D. I. E. R.
Surround yourself with people who are growth oriented.
Open your eyes and see beyond the obvious!
Loyalty to the mission despite how you feel about the leader.
Don’t waste energy complaining about something that you cannot change.
Influence that you possess over other Soldiers should never be used as a personal vendetta against your leader.
Excuses are the crutches of the uncommitted.
Remember that your leader is human, and humans have flaws. Everything rises and falls on leadership. It’s not a statement, it’s a fact.
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S.O.L.D.I.E.R. Up! by Ramon Maisonet Your perspective, however, will dictate what kind of “leadership” experience you will have. Let me give you an example. I was speaking to a group of Soldiers who had just returned from deployment, welcoming them home and hearing about their respective experiences. We spoke on a variety of topics about things that affected a Soldier’s quality of life. “One of the major problems that I have is my leadership. The leadership in my chain of command is awful and it affects my morale,” said one of the Soldiers during the discussion. He proceeded to recall some events that demonstrated the “poor” leadership in his unit. His buddy looked perplexed. “I don’t remember those events like that at all,” he told me. “All I remember is this…” And he proceeded to give a different version of how he viewed the unit’s leadership. I explained the power of perception to them, and I could see the reality setting in on Soldier number one and questions forming in his mind. • What do you do as a Soldier when, in your own eyes, you think your leader is failing? • What do you do when you think you are serving a leader who is not well rounded? He looked at me and said, “Tell me, can you still be effective and excel if you serve under a poor leader? I just smiled. The answer is a resounding yes! Here are the keys that I believe can help you not only survive, but shape your perception so that you can thrive in that kind of environment:
Surround yourself with people who are growth oriented.
Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. Meaning if the people around you are negative, always complaining and demonstrate no problem-
solving skills, guess what attributes you will begin to exhibit? It is important that you monitor your closest relationships. The relationships that you have in your own inner circle will determine your level of growth and maturity as well as the respect that you will or will not have for those leaders appointed over you.
Open your eyes and see beyond the obvious!
There is the story of a boy who gets a gift box from his parents for his birthday. Opening the box, he discovers a pile of manure inside. He immediately leaps for joy. His brother, unimpressed, turns up his nose and says, “I don’t understand, not only does that smell bad but it’s disgusting, why are you so happy?” The boy replies, “Because it means that they got me a pony!” There are things that your unit does very well, have you taken note of them? If you tend to only seek out those areas in which your leader fails, you will overlook anything positive on which you can build momentum that can unite your unit.
Loyalty to the mission despite how you feel about the leader.
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Colin Powell once said, “When we are debating an issue, loyalty means giving me your honest opinion, whether you think I'll like it or not. Disagreement, at this stage, stimulates me. But once a decision has been made, the debate ends. From that point on, loyalty means executing the decision as if it were your own.” Your loyalty to the decisions of your leader will shape your trustworthiness and your credibility. If your leader does not believe in you, it may be possible that your words and actions are not aligned and are failing to demonstrate your loyalty.
Don’t
waste energy complaining about something that you cannot change!
You cannot control the decisions made by your leadership, but you can control how you respond to those decisions. As a matter of fact, you stand a better chance of surviving a category five hurricane with an umbrella as your only means of protection than you do of changing the decisions of your leader by complaining. That said, I will tell you that leaders respect wisdom. If you prove yourself to be a Soldier that makes wise decisions and you live and behave accordingly, your voice and concerns will be heard by your leader. Sometimes an excellent reputation can get lend you the credibility that rank or a position cannot.
Influence that you possess over other
Soldiers should never be used as a personal vendetta against your leader. While you may not hold an official position such as squad leader or platoon sergeant, first sergeant or company commander, you do have influence over those around you. To use that influence to band against a leader that you consider weak or poor violates the code of conduct you are charged to uphold as a Soldier. If there are Soldiers around you groveling and complaining, use your influence to demonstrate a winning attitude—especially when you don’t feel like it. A positive, “let's get 'er done” kind of attitude will always cause you
to stand out—even when the leadership environment is challenging to you.
Excuses are the crutches of the uncommitted!
“I’m really not happy about doing this detail because I don’t like this leader.” That’s an excuse! How you feel, personally, about your leader has no connection with the mission you are charged with. Let me go deeper with this: You have been equipped with knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve a mission for the greater good of the Army and ultimately our nation. To disregard your mission because you don’t like your leader is to risk mission failure—and that could lead to some disastrous results. Don’t make excuses; instead use the opportunity to exercise your own leadership abilities by doing that detail with excellence and quality while expecting those around you to do the same.
Remember that your leader is human, and
I came across a quote from Lao Tzu that said, “The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, ‘We did it ourselves.’” In other words you have bad leaders, good leaders, and in certain situations a great leader. Notice, however, it did not say anything about a perfect leader. Do you want to know why? Because they don’t exist. Good leadership starts with you. If you refuse to give your leader space to be human and make mistakes, you risk becoming the very leader you despise. Ultimately what I am trying to say is when you encounter what you perceive as ineffective leadership, than you should resolve to become a better S.O.L.D.I.E.R. One of the best ways to counter ineffective leadership is by leading yourself well. I challenge you to look in the mirror and truthfully answer this question: “Am I doing my part?” S.O.L.D.I.E.R. Up! Because doing your part matters.
humans have flaws.
AR 622-5 has over 100 pages of characteristics that make for a powerful and effective leader. However, there is no such thing as a leader who is gifted in every one of those areas.
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Train Your Brain
Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper from “The Big Bang Theory”
Don’t Be a Sheldon by Tara Goodson What does emotion have to do with leadership, particularly in the Army? What does leadership have to do with you? Everything! You may not be in a leadership position currently, but someday you may be leading others. Leaders are capable of influencing people and great leaders not only influence, but they also inspire. No matter your rank, your MOS, or your length of service, you will experience wide ranging types of leaders. The Army defines leadership in Field Manual (FM) 22-100 as “influencing people-by providing purpose, direction, and motivationwhile operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.” With the value based leadership directed of “Be, Know, Do” it’s easy to forget the human face of leadership. Great
leaders are tuned into their EQ, or Emotional Intelligence. These are the leaders that we relate to at our core, the ones we emulate as we proceed through life and the types of leaders we reflect on as we become leaders. IQ (Intelligence Quotient) tests are used as an indicator of logical reasoning ability and technical intelligence. A high IQ is often a prerequisite for rising to the top ranks of business today. By itself, a high IQ does not guarantee that you will stand out and rise above everyone else. Face it, we all know a Sheldon (Big Bang Theory). Smart as a whip, but he/she has problems relating to others. Relating to others is truly the key to success today. The Carnegie Institute of Technology completed a study that showed 85% of your
financial success is due to skills in “human engineering.” In other words, this success is in your personality and ability to communicate, negotiate, and lead. That leaves only 15% of your success based on your technical knowledge. So it really is who you know, not what you know. Additional studies have indicated that people would rather do business with a person they like and trust rather than someone they don’t, even if the likeable person is offering a lower quality product or service at a higher price. We know that word searches, Sudoku puzzles and crosswords will help our IQ’s, but how do you sharpen your EQ? Having a high EQ means you are aware of your own feelings and those of others, regulating those feelings in yourself and others, using emotions that are appropriate to the situation, and building self motivation and relationships. You may begin by becoming aware of your inner dialogue. These are your thoughts and emotions that fill your mind on a daily basis. Stress is the primary killer of your EQ. Develop ways to cope with stress in a healthy manner; this will lead to the ability to effectively manage stress in a volatile situation. Anyone can become angry – that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way – this is not easy. ~ Aristotle Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, summarizes in his book that emotional intelligence can go awry, and we need to understand several aspects of ourselves in order to prevent that from happening. His view is there are two aspects to emotional intelligence. The first is to understand yourself, your goals, intentions, responses and your behavior. The second is to understand others and their feelings. He further identified five domains of emotional intelligence: knowing your emotions, managing your own emotions, motivating yourself, recognizing and understanding other people's emotions and finally managing relationships, i.e., managing the emotions of others. By developing our Emotional Intelligence, we can become more productive and successful at what we do, therefore we help others to be more productive and successful too. In essence we are leading from the middle and the process and outcomes of Emotional Intelligence development also contain elements known to reduce stress and build resiliency. By decreasing conflict, improving relationships and understanding and increasing stability, continuity and harmony we give ourselves the ability to become a great leader.
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Game Time
Nashville’s Pastime by CynDe Clack
In the mid-1850s, a baseball craze hit the New York metropolitan area. By the late nineteenth century, baseball was widely recognized as the national sport of the United States. Baseball’s roots in Nashville go back to the 19th century. When the Southern League was organized in 1885, Nashville was a charter city. Starting in 1901, the Nashville Volunteers played at Sulphur Dell for 61 years. Nashville returned to baseball in 1978 with a Southern League expansion team, the Nashville Sounds. The club began playing their home games at Herschel Greer Stadium, located south of downtown at the foot of St. Cloud Hill in Fort Negley Park. Fans responded to the return of baseball to the city by flocking to the ballpark. As a Cincinnati Reds affiliate in
the Double-A Southern League, the Sounds finished 9th during their inaugural campaign in 1978 but easily led the league in attendance, drawing 380,000 fans. In 2005, the Sounds won the Pacific Coast League (PCL) Championship, sweeping the Tacoma
Rainiers in three games in the final series. Throughout the years, the Sounds have switched affiliations. They’ve been a part of the famed New York Yankees, the Detroit Tigers, the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago White Sox, and the Pittsburg Pirates and finally in 2005 they became a Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, as a minor league team of the PCL. Of the 885 players to appear in at least one game for the Nashville Sounds since 1978, over 500 of them have gone on to play in the major leagues and 39 Sounds players have been named to their league’s post-season All-Star unit. The Sounds kicked off their 2013 season on April 4 with a home game against the New Orleans Zephyrs. If you’re part of the estimated 166 million baseball fans around the country, make plans to watch a few Sounds games this year. Leisure Travel Services, located in the Exchange Mall, is your source for Sounds game tickets. Watch their web page for updates and announcements, w w w. f o r t c a m p b e l l m w r. c o m / t r a d e s services/ITR.
Dust Off Your Grill
Entertaining
by William D. Corlew, III June 21 is the first official day of the 2013 summer season, but for many, the first real summer day begins with other significant indicators rather than just warmer weather or longer days. What are these indicators that mark the season? Memorial Day, possibly more people calling in sick, or more people wearing flip flops and less fleece perhaps? For me, the beginning of summer is when you notice the distinctive aromas of brown sugar, hickory, mesquite, onions, and garlic while driving through your neighborhood - right before you realize it’s time to hit the coals, `cause summertime is “grilling” time.
makes the same request, “bring meat and something to drink.” When I arrive, not only is my food not prepared and ready to eat, but Fred is just beginning to start the coals and all of his guests are hungry and becoming increasingly impatient waiting outside in the heat while staring at an unresponsive grill. As Fred selects various seasonings and devices to spark the flame, only our Ray Bans conceal our honest displeasure of this very routine event. I talked with SFC Vicente Benites, Dining Facility Manger, 101st STB, to capture some of his ideas on grilling and in some way rally my inspiration to get Fred to turn off his Neanderthal style and turn on some human innovation.
MWR Life: What are additional foods that grill well that many may not consider? SFC Benites: Make kabobs using a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables, such as mushrooms, bell peppers (green, red, yellow), onions, or squash. MWR Life: What are some great ideas for side dishes other than potato chips and baked beans? SFC Benites: Black beans and rice, plantains, or corn-on-the-cob (grill it in the husk). MWR Life: What is your top “pet peeve” concerning grilling and some tips you would like to reveal?
MWR Life: Tell me a little about yourself? SFC Benites: I’ve been in the U.S. Army 17 years and have recently arrived at Fort Campbell from Fort Hood Texas. I’m originally from Miami, Florida and I get my inspiration for grilling from my father. MWR Life: What are some popular grilling techniques?
CW5 Randy Garrett Before you rush to the store to replace that old damp bag of charcoal you left outside, abandoned to the elements of winter, or refurbish that rusty jug of propane from last year, note that while our cooking technologies have evolved over time, most remain dull and predictable. For example, I’m a native Nashvillian and my friend Fred holds his annual June Barbeque Bash. Each time he asks me to attend, he
SFC Benites: Prepare your meats in advance, even overnight if necessary and don’t be afraid to use different marinades. I prefer Mojo Sauce as a marinade for chicken and beef for its citrus flavors; marinate for at least four hours to allow your food to absorb all the flavors. MWR Life: What are some dos and don’ts of grilling? SFC Benites: Think safety first; avoid consuming alcohol while grilling and hydrate with water due to the intense grill temperatures coupled with the sweltering heat of summer. Use a meat thermometer to assure proper food temperatures and never add lighter fluid to an open flame; allow your coals to soak first and ignite according to the instructions suggested.
SFC Benites: If you are the grill host, don’t ask your guests to bring their own meat for the grill. Don’t be afraid to season food. I also use Goya seasonings, but there are many others (to protect SFC Benites, we will not divulge all his secrets)… be willing to experiment with your own recipes for a truly unique dish. Before you dust off your grill or scrape away whatever remains from last year, here are a few more recommendations for this year’s grill season. Don’t be afraid to try new and exciting dishes for your grill event, but do experiment before you try them on your guests. Know your guests and their palates, preferences and dietary limitations with regards to sodium and sugar. Consider vegan and vegetarian dishes (there are a plethora of grill-able foods for those who choose not to eat meat). Finally, know how to end your event; usually, just the ruckus of cleaning and putting utensils away suggests, “it’s time to go.” But, for ardent couch dwellers – offering them a “to-go” plate is just as classy as saying “farewell.”
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SOF Warrior Challenge Do not ask yourself if, but when and where do I sign up?! Over the past couple of years, mud runs have taken the running and fitness world by storm. From lighter and more Family friendly events like the Muddy Buddy and the Original Mud Run to the more challenging Spartan Beast and Tough Mudder; there is sure to be an event that captures your interest. On June 8, Fort Campbell along with 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) will host the “SOF Warrior Challenge”. The SOF Warrior Challenge will incorporate a 12k trail run in extremely rough terrain that includes mud and obstacles as well as traditional Army obstacles that focus on the spirit and warrior mindset of a Special Operations Soldier. I mentioned that these events “can” be Family oriented, but I never said they would be easy. This event will test your mental fortitude, physical strength and survival instincts. No matter what event you choose, proper training and exercise is a must. The SOF Warrior Challenge start and finish line will be near the old Special Operations Helicopter Company area, off McNair Road. Parking will be provided in the nearby field close to the start and finish lines. Unlike other mud runs that try to intimidate participants with electrical shock wires or goons with pugil sticks, this challenge will finish with a simulation of a
real life combat scenario, rightly entitled the “Battle Royale.” Race officials have included an 8k alternate route as another option to finish for those who do not want to experience Battle Royale. There will also be a Junior SOF Warrior course for children ages 8 and older. In the end, the purpose of this event is to build camaraderie, selfconfidence, and most of all, promote living a healthier lifestyle. Once a participant crosses the
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F Long sleeves or tights can keep a few injuries away. Ensure you choose a compression type garment that won’t absorb the water and mud.
F Be prepared to throw your shoes away. Tenn-tucky clay mud will never come out! Bring sandals or flip flops to slip on after the race.
F Shoes or boots should be light weight. Double knot any laces and even use duct tape to hold them down. Short socks are preferred. Do not plan on keeping those either. F Bring a dark towel and a change of clothes. You will want to get out of your cold muddy clothes as soon as possible.
finish line, they will be greeted with a custom Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour SOF Warrior medal. Rehydration liquids (you're going to need it) will also be available to help you replenish you from this great feat. You should consider the following items for the SOF Warrior Challenge:
F Dress in snug fitting clothes, mud is heavy and you won’t want to lose any critical pieces. Avoid cotton if you can, it will absorb the water and mud.
Registration is currently open at www.fortcampbellmwr.com/ecft and is limited to the first 500 people ages 16 and up. Cost to participate is $25 if you register on-line or $30 if you register in person on the day of. There will be no registration on the Friday prior to the event. Check-in begins at 6 a.m. and the event will start promptly at 8 a.m. with waves of runners out of the gate in five minute intervals. This will not be a timed event. There are no "winners", everyone will get a completion medal. A clock will be provided for you to keep your own time. Keep in mind this is a challenging obstacle course, so bikes, strollers and pets will not be permitted.
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by Lonnie Scott Army-wide motorcycle fatalities increased slightly in FY12 to 49, 4 deaths more than FY11. Five of the FY12 fatalities (10%) were Fort Campbell Soldiers. A large percentage of the accidents were collisions with another vehicle accounting for 21 (43%) of Army motorcycle fatalities and 4 (80%) of Fort Campbell fatal motorcycle accidents. In response to the FY12 increase Fort Campbell is joining with other federal, state and local highway safety, law enforcement and motorcycle organizations in proclaiming May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” During this time – and the rest of the year - motorists and other
aggressively look for them before changing lanes or merging with traffic. Motorists should perform visual checks for motorcyclists by checking mirrors and blind spots before they enter or exit a traffic lane or intersection. Pedestrians should also get into the habit of scanning for motorcyclists who might be hidden by other traffic. I’d like to remind road users that, motorcyclists have responsibilities too. They should obey traffic rules, be alert to other drivers, never ride while impaired or distracted and always wear a Department of Transportation (DOT)-compliant helmet and other protective gear.
• Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane. • Perform a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before en tering or exiting a traffic lane or intersection. • Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic. • Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle – motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed. • Allow more following distance - three or four seconds - when behind a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. • Never tailgate. In dry conditions motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. • Never drive while distracted. Motorcyclists can increase their safety by: • Avoiding riding in poor weather conditions: • Wearing brightly colored protective gear and a DOT-compliant helmet: • Using turn signals for every turn or lane change, even if the rider thinks no one will see it: • Combining hand signals and turn signals to draw more attention to themselves: • Using reflective tape and stickers to increase conspicuity (Be Seen!): • Positioning themselves in the lane where they will be most visible to other drivers: • Never driving while impaired.
road users are reminded to safely “share the road” with motorcycles and be extra alert to keep motorcyclists safe. Changing the driving habits of motorists and motorcyclists alike will help decrease the number of motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists are reminded to make sure they are visible to motorists and that they follow Army riding requirements and rules of the road. All road users are reminded to never drive while impaired or distracted. As the weather improves, more and more motorcyclists are hitting the roads and with that in mind, pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers of all vehicles, need to be extra attentive and make sure they share the road. A motorcycle is one of the smallest vehicles on our roads, often hidden in a car or truck’s blind spot. Drivers should
A motorcyclist is much more vulnerable than a passenger vehicle occupant in the event of a crash. Research from DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that per vehicle mile traveled; motorcyclists are about 39 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in traffic crashes. Here are some tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways. • Remember, a motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicle.
Many new riders, and Soldiers that have been deployed, may not be aware of the Army standards required for them to ride. To promote motorcycle safety and awareness the Installation Safety Office (ISO) will conduct a Motorcycle Safety Day (actually conducted over 4-days) consisting of a series of four (4) Motorcycle Safety Briefings with emphasis on training requirements, documentation review, mentorship and group riding, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and motorcycle inspections. The four briefings are open for all motorcycle riders and will be conducted at Wilson Theater on May 6, 13, 17 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on each briefing day. The message to all drivers and motorcyclists is: Help to share in the responsibility of keeping all road users safe, and do your part by safely “sharing the road.”
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Healthy Habits by Char by Charlene Frasher
A healthy plate should encompass a colorful palette to entice the eye, tempt the taste buds and nourish the body. The concept is extremely easy to accomplish when you consider your meal a work of art! The more colorful the plate, the better it will serve to fuel your engine. Cookbooks, websites and healthy eating magazines offer a variety of ideas on how you can add colorful fruits and veggies to your daily diet any day of the week. A rainbow of health is important when ensuring that your body is receiving simple doses of essential nutrients such as fiber, anti-oxidants, potassium, folate, Vitamins A and C, and many more. These
nutrients are found naturally in fresh fruits and vegetables, and of course the minerals in the soil that the produce is harvested from are also important. If a crop comes from contaminated soil then the fruit that is harvested will also be tainted. I advise you to choose wisely for the healthiest option within your budget and lifestyle. Keep in mind that any seasonal fresh fruit or vegetable can offer a healthy dose of nutrients which will boost a healthy digestive system, help neutralize negative compounds in your body, aid bone health, help tissues grow and cells function, promote healthy eyes and skin, and aid to support a healthy immune system. Change out your pantry snacks for a variety of refrigerator veggie snacks with a yogurt based dip. Carrot chips will offer a variety of nutrients. Carrots are rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and dietary fiber. Studies have found that flavanoid compounds in carrots help protect you
from skin, lung and oral cavity cancers. The fresh root is also high in Vitamin C and especially rich in many B-complex groups. They also contain healthy levels of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium, manganese and phosphorous. I know without a doubt that a bag of fresh carrot chips from the produce section is going to offer me a lot more in my healthy lifestyle than a bag of potato chips. I encourage you to research the health benefits of the foods that you consume. It always amazes me how many benefits are in the simple yet complex foods that are harvested from mother earth. I find that the crunch of an apple is more satisfying than the crunch of a corn chip. A great way to encourage a rainbow of health is to build your meal with at least half of your plate covered with fruits and vegetables. The variety of color, flavor, texture and nutrients will surely encourage some pep in your step.
The One Stop Equipment Rental Shop
Spotlight on MWR
by Jessica Ryan
Memorial Day is right around the corner. What does that mean? The true start of summer! Whether your summer consists of spending days on the lake, camping in the great outdoors, hosting the biggest backyard barbeque in the neighborhood or moving into your new home, Fort Campbell MWR’s Gear To Go is your best option for equipment rentals. This premiere facility offers a large variety of equipment - ranging from boats to vehicles and party inflatables to grills - just to name a few. More importantly, Gear To Go offers affordable prices, package deals and special discounts so you do not have to spend big bucks on summertime fun.
adults too) at any event. Prices for inflatables and bouncers range from $180 to $300 a day (delivery and set-up are included in the price). In addition, other party essentials such as large tents, tables and grills are available to rent. Carnival and fair favorites such as dunking booths, food machines, ice trailers, and sumo suits can be
Equipment Rentals With the warm weather outside, it seems like the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors. Gear To Go offers boating and camping equipment for the perfect summer excursion. Water equipment includes pontoon boats, ski boats, wake boards, water skis, jon boats, canoes and kayaks. For the ultimate camping experience, patrons can rent R-Pods, 23 foot or 30 foot campers, tents, coolers, grills and stoves. If it’s time to work in the yard, customers can rent items such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers, tillers, pressure washers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and hand tools at a low price. Furthermore, towing equipment, cargo trailers, and dollies can also be rented.
rented for a day, weekend or the entire week. On a budget, but still want to make your event the talk of the town? The Extreme Party Package is your best option. This package includes the choice of a large and a small inflatable, the climbing wall, six tables, thirty chairs and attendants for the climbing wall for four hours at an unbeatable $1080.
Inflatables and Party Equipment No summer feels complete without a fun outdoor party. Whether you plan to host the next neighborhood block party or want to organize a big community event, Gear To Go conveniently offers party equipment at the right price. The Gear To Go inflatables and bouncers are a huge hit for children (and
Pack-n-Go Summer is a popular time to move from one home to another. Patrons can rent moving equipment for local moves. Moving
trucks, cargo trailers, flatbed trailers as well as other essentials like dollies and moving blankets are available to rent. The rate for the 16 foot moving truck is $28 per day plus $0.69 per mile. The Saturday through Monday special rate is $35 plus $0.69 per mile.
Vehicle Rentals Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish I had another type of vehicle just for a day!” Perhaps you wish you had a pick-up truck which could carry large furniture or a SUV that can fit more people inside? Instead of paying high prices at independent car rental companies, patrons can rent selected vehicles from Gear To Go at a competitive rate. Gear To Go’s selection includes Ford Explorers, Ford Expeditions, Ford F-250 pick-up trucks and 15 passenger vans. Patrons can rent vehicles for a day, weekend or week. Rates vary per vehicle and Saturday through Monday special rates for lower fees apply. Gear to Go also has a special vehicle package deal that offers a 10% discount off each item when renting a vehicle with a towable item, such as a boat or camper. Reservations for both pieces of equipment must be made at the same time. All reservations may be made up to four weeks in advance by calling (270) 798-3919 or (270) 798-6806 or stopping by in person. All reservations must be paid in full seven days prior to pick up and proof of full coverage insurance must be presented on the day of payment. Gear To Go is located at 5658 Tennessee Avenue. Summer hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Monday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gear To Go is closed on Sundays and all Federal holidays, but operates on normal hours during DONSAs. For more information about Gear To Go’s rental prices and polices, call, or visit: www.fortcampbellmwr.com/ dining/GeartoGo. *Prices are subject to change without notice
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If You Cook it – You Can Grill it!
In the Kitchen by CynDe Clack
Kabobs Kabobs are extremely easy. Choose the meat and veggies you want and then make as few or as many as you need. You can purchase the wooden skewers at any grocery store or you can look for the reusable metal ones. You can even find a kabob basket that you just place all of your ingredients in, it’s a little faster but clean up is harder. Cut your uncooked meat into cubes no larger than 2” by 2”. Place your raw meat in the marinade of your choice. The commissary has a wide selection of marinades, both powdered that you mix or ready to use liquids. Or you can make your own out of ingredients that you like – brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, teriyaki – you name it. Taste your marinade BEFORE you put raw meat into it! A Ziploc bag is an easy way to marinate meat and throw out the leftover liquid with no mess. Let the meat marinate while you prepare the vegetables. Cut the vegetables you like into chunks about the same size as the meat. Some vegetables (like mushrooms) you can use whole. I use green, red and orange peppers, mushrooms, yellow squash, zucchini, onions, and tomatoes; but you can use whatever you have the taste for. Place the cut up veggies in a bowl and drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with a little sea salt. Stir well to lightly coat all chunks. Alternate meat and vegetables on the skewers. It doesn’t matter how you load the skewers, make them the way you want them. This is your meal! Place on the grill and cook to the desired doneness. (If using chicken or pork remember to cook these meats thoroughly and use a meat thermometer.)
Grilled Pork Chops (found on Allrecipes.com) 1 Cup orange juice • 1/3 Cup soy sauce (reduced sodium is okay to use) 1/4 Cup olive oil • 2 t minced fresh rosemary (can use dried if needed – but use less) 2 green onions, sliced • 4 thick-cut boneless center cut pork chops Mix the orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, rosemary and green onions in a large plastic zipper bag, place the chops into the bag, squeeze out the air and seal the bag. Refrigerate to marinate eight hours or overnight. Preheat the grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chops from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Shake excess marinade from chops and grill until pork is browned (no longer pink inside) and shows good grill marks. About 15 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F. Serve with the sides of your choice. If you like corn on the cob, try soaking the unshucked ears in salt water and then grill them. We like them hot but still a little crunchy. This is the sweetest corn on the cob I have ever had!
Grilled Vegetable Salad (found on Allrecipes.com) 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed • 2 zucchini (ends trimmed and halved lengthwise) 2 yellow squash (ends trimmed and halved lengthwise) 1 large red onion (sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices) • 2 red bell peppers (halved and seeded) • 1/2 Cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 Cup red wine vinegar 1 T Dijon mustard • 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and ground black pepper to taste. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Arrange vegetables on grill; cook until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove vegetables from grill and cut into bite-sized pieces. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt and black pepper together in a bowl to make the dressing. Toss vegetables with dressing in a bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 6.
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by CynDe Clack My trip to town on Saturday morning was planned to research Companion Pet Rescue. While I accomplished what I set out to do - I also took home a new member of our Family, Rogue. I’ll tell you more about her later. Jessica Thurston is a licensed Clinical Social Worker here on Fort Campbell
and is engaged to a Soldier. She is also a volunteer for Companion Pet Rescue. Companion Pet Rescue is an all breed rescue that specializes in hard to place dogs and puppies. Over the past two years, they’ve found homes for approximately 1500 dogs. They are a shelterless rescue that operates solely on volunteers who foster the animals in their homes. Jessica got her start when she found a pit bull roaming the roads in 2006. “I tried to catch him for two weeks. When I finally did, he was skin and bones and his nose was cracked and bleeding from being chapped from the cold, wet, winter weather. I brought him to my vet and after seeing the bill I named him “Max-a-Million” because my credit card was maxed out! I called multiple rescue groups for help to home him. Stormy Walker, the founder of Companion Pet Rescue of Middle Tennessee was the only one who called me back. I brought Max to PetSmart in June 2006 and I’ve been at every adoption event since.” Jessica stressed that she would not be able to do this without the other volunteers. “The thing that makes this
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group special is we are Family. The volunteers support each other in everything, not just the dog aspects. We are together for birthdays, holidays, good times and bad times.” Some of the other volunteers I met that day include: Gale, Ian, Layne, Pamela, Shannon and Crystal. Nearly every volunteer came to the agency after adopting a foster pet. Companion Pet Rescue sets up adoption events at PetSmart in Clarksville, the second and fourth Saturday of every month. In addition to that, a couple of times a year, they’ll have a larger adoption event. They have a VIP (Very Important Pets) event planned for May. This glamorous Hollywood event is always fun because dogs will dress in tuxedo bow-ties and pearls and walk the red carpet like movie stars. Other groups invited to attend include: Cats-R-Us, Nashville Greyhound Rescue, Dover Humane Society, and Christian County Humane Society. Jessica promises “to find you a star to call your new best friend”. While talking with the great volunteers, I spotted Rogue. She is the sweetest, most well behaved love bug, I have ever met. I had planned to wait for the VIP event and look for a puppy but I couldn’t wait after meeting her! After completing the paperwork and paying the small adoption fee we spent time with Ian (her foster dad) and made sure we knew how to take care of her. He encouraged me to contact him if I had questions. On the ride home, our new dog spent most of the time lying down on the back seat and would occasionally sit up to look out the window. I now have an
impressive collection of nose art! When I got home with her, my ten year old granddaughter asked to walk her around the yard on the leash. Amazingly, Rogue stayed right by her side without pulling or running. When Baby Girl said stop, Rogue would stop and stand there until Baby Girl started moving again. Even though the cat took one look at Rogue and climbed to the top of my curtain rod, they now seem to be making friends! The dogs that are available at their adoption events are up to date on all shots, have been spayed or neutered, temperament tested, heartworm tested, and crate trained. Each crate is labeled with the dog’s name, breed, approximate age and temperament. They tell you right up front whether the dog is good with other dogs, cats, etc… Jessica wants you to know that the dogs they rescue are “Family, and when someone adopts from them, they become Family too! We even make it legal. Our contracts say, if for any reason you can’t keep the dog you adopt, you must return him to us. We believe Family is forever and we always welcome them back.” If you’re thinking about adding a dog to your two legged Family, consider adoption. There are thousands of healthy purebred and mixed breed animals available! If you are unable to adopt, please consider volunteering for a rescue group. Whether you can offer a pet a forever home or just help them find one, you can save a pet’s life today!
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We asked local second, third and fourth graders to tell us about their mothers. We received dozens of wonderful letters but we only have room for a few. Here are five we’d like to share with you.
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Summer Outdoor Concerts by Jessica Ryan
Summertime is just right around the corner! For me, a perfect summer night involves hanging out with my friends and listening to live music. Outdoor concerts, in particular, are what I look forward to the most. While many are familiar with famous music festivals such as Bonnaroo and the Country Music Association (CMA) Music Fest, there are also more intimate, outdoor concerts happening soon. Here are some live music events coming up in the local area this May: Musicians Corner at Centennial Park When: Kicks off on May 4 and continues every Saturday through June 29. Where: Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue in Nashville, TN 37203 Cost: Free What: Created in 2010, the Musicians Corner brings Family friendly music and entertainment to the front lawn in Centennial Park. On Saturdays, the Musicians Corner presents free afternoon lawn parties with main and acoustic stage performances, local food trucks and vendors, “Kidsville” activities, giveaways and more. www.musicianscornernashville.com
32nd Annual Little River Days Festival When: May 16 - 19 Where: Little River Park, 780 Bethel Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 Cost: Free What: This Family friendly festival will have free, live music entertainment each evening. This year’s lineup includes the 2013 Hoptown’s Got Talent Finals on Thursday; Eliminator, the Original ZZ Top Tribute, on Friday; and the Chicago Tribute Anthology performing the classic rock hits of Chicago on Saturday night. www.hoptownrec.com Joe Nichols at the Oak Grove Spring Into Summer Festival When: May 25 Where: 101 Walter Garrett Lane, Oak Grove, KY 42262 Cost: Free What: The 6th Annual Spring into Summer Festival will have a free concert at the Viceroy Performing Arts Center featuring chart topping country music artist Joe Nichols. Make sure to check out the free
carnival rides and games on both May 25 and 26. www.springintosummerfest.com The Leisure Travel Services Office, located in the Exchange Mall, offers special discounts for local events such as concerts, amusement parks, sports and more. Announcements for ticket discounts are posted on the Fort Campbell MWR Facebook page. Become a fan and like us at ww.facebook.com/FortCampbellMWR. For more information about Leisure Travel Services, call (270) 798-7436.
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