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Military Husbands Perspective What is most challenging and rewarding about being a Military husband.
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By David Luttrell Summer is about to be in full swing with pool parties, picnics, days at the lake, and backyard barbeques. Along with all the summer fun, there are some pretty awesome summer camps for teens to be a part of right here on Fort Knox. I’m talking about the Devers Middle School and Teen Center’s 9 summer camps that run from June throughout the end of August. Each camp lasts a week and is open for youth going into grades 5-12. Here are the fun and exciting camps that Devers will be running this summer. Jump Start (Triple Play & Walking) - During this camp the youth and staff walk or march to their destination of activity. All destinations will be on-post. Activities will be sports that are played outside. This camp is derived from the Triple Play program of The Boys and Girls Club of America. The triple play program focuses on learning how to maintain a sound mind, body, and spirit. This summer, the Devers staff have planned some very exciting and educational activities for youth to perform in the camp, including an end of week field trip to Louisville. This summer several of the camps will be focusing their projects for competition in the upcoming 4-H fair at the end of the summer. These camps include Art For Every Angle, Deverlicious, Keep You in Stitches, Yo Robotics, and Shots Fired. Art for Every Angle (Fine Arts) - In this summer camp, youth can feel free to let loose their creativity. Creativity will take on many forms including but not limited to sculpting, canvas painting, fashion design, and jewelry making. Some of the pieces created in this club will be selected to be entered in the 4-H fair. Youth will join Miss Bambi and discover what they can create. Deverlicious (Cooking) - This camp teaches youth how to make basic dishes like breakfast items and pastas. Cooking
camp also has a dinner party portion where youth learn what goes into holding a formal dinner affair with garnishes and décor. Lastly, youth will learn how to bake the all-important desserts! Keep You in Stitches (Sewing) - Experience a one of a kind sewing camp this summer. Youth will be using sewing machines to create their own pajama bottoms, a night shirt, and a draw string bag. Miss Lindsey will be leading the way in this fun and interactive summer camp. Yo Robotics (Technology) - This year, tech club is focused on robotics! Yes, I said robotics. Curious youth will be learning about robots, how they work, what they can do, and how you can build one. Miss Angie will be wowing the camps crowd with her knowledge of robotic wonders. Shots Fired (Photography/Magazine) - This camp is geared for youth who want to learn about photography and composition. “Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” In this camp, youth will learn to visually and creatively express themselves and the world around them from Miss Tessa and Miss Amber. There will also be a writing workshop offered so that youth can gain confidence expressing themselves in writing. “The worst thing you write is better than the best thing you did not write.” At the end of the camp, every youth will have the opportunity to submit their own work to be published in the Devers Voice. They will also be able to enter their projects at the State Fair. “Don’t forget – no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” Back 2 Basics (Basketball Camp) - This brand new camp will be led by Mr. Lamar Jackson and will be focusing on basketball skills. There will be different basketball workshops offered like dribbling, defense, jump shot mechanics, and low post. The camp will feature mini games daily and will end with a tournament. Each camp will teach values and skills our youth will use later in life. Some of these camps will introduce activities to teens for the first time, others will teach them a little bit more than they knew before. Whether their interests lie with photography, fine arts, sports or more technical hobbies, the youth around Fort Knox should not be bored this summer. For information on how to enroll, contact Devers or Parent Central Services (502) 624-6703.
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Military Husbands Perspectives on a Military installation. My wife challenges me in my workouts. Whenever I am going somewhere on orders for the Reserves, she makes sure I have all my documents, items on my packing list, and everything is correct administratively. I also like moving to new places with new experiences and meeting new people.”
By Viviane Arnold
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in May. This year, it will be celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2016. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan recognized the profound importance of spousal commitment to the readiness and well-being of Military members with Proclamation 5184, dated Rickey told us that “the most challenging part is April 17, 1984. Congress officially made Military just simply feeling out of place especially at Spouse Appreciation Day part of National Military Military functions. The male Soldiers talk “shop” Appreciation Month in 1999. Subsequently, the constantly. I don’t really fit in with the females. In Department of Defense standardized the date by Rickey Owens most cases, I am the only male spouse. The most declaring the Friday before Mother’s Day every rewarding part is watching my wife around her year as Military Spouse Appreciation Day to show appreciation for the peers. I feel so proud of her accomplishments and realize that my sacrifices of Military spouses. support allows her to succeed.” In 2011, a Department of Defense survey showed women as making up 14.5% of the active duty Military, up from 1.4% in 1970. Forty-six percent (46%) of those active duty women are married and 52% of their partners are civilians. Military husbands are more prominent in today’s Army than ever before. We got a chance to meet and interview three of them. We hope readers can perhaps gain a new perspective about what it means to be a “Military Husband”. These are our interviewees: * Brad Combs – a U.S. Army Soldier with 25 years from Central Illinois, Brad and his wife met as Lieutenants at Fort Knox. * David Clint Luttrell – serving as a Reservist for 14 years from Xenia, OH. David met his spouse when she was the AGR training NCO for his unit, the 801st Combat Support Hospital in Fort Sheridan, IL. * Rickey Owens - a U.S. Army retired Soldier born and raised in Alexander City, Alabama. Rickey met his wife in Chicago, IL. On the topic of what is most challenging and most rewarding about being a Military husband of an active duty service member these were their thoughts. Brad said that the most challenging aspect is trying to adapt to what are inherently a “wives” time honored tradition. The most rewarding is the adaptability of Army wives to welcome different ideas that might seem unorthodox from years of tradition. David shared that as an Army Reservist for 14 years, the toughest thing for him about being a male spouse is when someone calls his name “SFC Luttrell,” and they want Brad Combs his wife, not him. That took a little bit of getting used to. He also said there are many more rewarding aspects of his situation of being a Military male spouse. “I enjoy living knox.armymwr.com
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Next, they were asked to expound on advice to other Military husbands. Brad explained the advice he would give a Military husband is the same advice he would give a Military wife: “1) Be yourself. 2) Do what you can and don’t sweat the rest.” David’s advice takes a different approach, he says Military husbands should do the following: “Try to keep active both physically and professionally. Work toward a career goal where if you had to, you could support the Family on your own. This will relieve pressure from your wife. Don’t look at this lifestyle as a shot at your masculinity. Look at this lifestyle as a chance to really support your wife in her Military endeavors.” David Luttrell Rickey thinks that it is very important to be a team. “Be supportive and understand that your wife understands your frustrations. In most cases, she is probably the only female in most Military professional settings. Most importantly, enjoy yourself and remember your spouse's success is the Family’s success.” Last but not least; how about you? Are you a Military husband or a Military wife that would like to share your own perspectives on this subject of being a Military husband? If so, visit us on Facebook and let us hear it. Fort Knox Army Community Service, www.facebook.com/Fort-Knox-Army-Community-Service-826492404066137/ send us a personal message and we will post your thoughts. If you are a new spouse and would like information on "Army Family Team Building," or if you are looking for “Real-Life Solutions for Successful Army Living”, contact the Fort Knox Army Community Services at (502) 624-8391.
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Medal of Honor Recipient Clinton Romesha to speak as part of Authors at Your Library Series By Michael Steinmacher Medal of Honor recipient and former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha discusses and signs his new memoir Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor on Monday, May 23, 2016, 12 noon, at Fort Knox’s Barr Memorial Library. A limited number of complimentary copies of Red Platoon will be available to Soldiers in uniform attending the event. The Medal of Honor ceremony in which SSG Romesha was recognized will be shown in the Library at 11:30 a.m. the same day of the event. Red Platoon is a gritty and gripping account of the battle of Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan, an outpost so remote that some officers referred to it as “the dark side of the moon.” Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha of Red Platoon and the rest of the Black Knight Troop were preparing to shut down Keating in 2009. It had been built only three years prior, the most remote and inaccessible in a string of bases built by the U.S. Military in the hope of preventing Taliban insurgents from moving freely back and forth between Afghanistan and Pakistan. On October 3, 2009, just 72 hours before the U.S. was to begin dismantling the outpost, the Taliban attacked, and, in an ensuing 13-hour battle, eight American lives were lost. Enemy casualties were estimated at about 150. Romesha was key in the counter-attack that drove back the overwhelming Taliban forces and he received the Medal of Honor for his actions. He is one of only 16 service Members who have so far been awarded the Medal of Honor for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
Critically acclaimed author Mary Monroe discusses her work. New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe discusses and signs Bad Blood on Tuesday, May 17, 12 noon at Barr Memorial Library. In Bad Blood, Seth Garrett’s family has raised him to accept nothing less than the best and Garrett thinks he’s found the perfect wife in Rachel McNeal, until he meets her less than perfect relatives. McNeal can accept the hurt when he breaks the relationship off, until she learns the true reasons behind his decision. Neither forgiving nor forgetting, she begins a campaign to pay him back. knox.armymwr.com
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combined. Romesha was the section leader for Bravo Troop, 3-61st Cavalry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at the time of the attack on COP Keating. Romesha is a Fort Knox basic training graduate from Foxtrot 1/81 AR. A limited number of complimentary copies of Red Platoon will be available to Soldiers in uniform and Veterans presenting his/her ID card. Copies will also be available for purchase. For further information, contact the Library at (502) 624-1232.
Monroe is the author of 18 novels, including The Upper Room, Breaking Ice, The Company We Keep, and the critically acclaimed God Don’t Like Ugly. Her work has been recognized with the Oakland Pen Award for Best Fiction of the Year and Best Southern Author Award. A limited number of complimentary copies of Bad Blood will be available to Soldiers in uniform and Veterans presenting his/her ID card. Copies will also be available for purchase. For further information, contact the Library at (502) 624-1232.
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By Kelly Appelman Here at Fort Knox, Soldiers and their Families are our number one priority. We strive to provide an environment in which Service Members and their Families can thrive to ensure the readiness and resiliency of our Fort Knox Community. In doing this, the decision has been made to transform BOSS Avenue into the Warrior Zone, run by Fort Knox Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. With the Warrior Zone comes several upgrades to the facility. While renovations are not yet complete, changes have already begun and there is much to look forward to in the coming months. Inside the Warrior Zone, there are plenty of things to occupy your time. Pool and ping pong tables are available for play, along with Xbox One and PS 4, and all of the latest games to accompany them. Also inside the Warrior Zone is a computer lab for patrons to do research or study in a quiet environment. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building to help patrons stay connected. A theater room is another feature at Warrior Zone with a large screen that is 20 feet wide, comfortable theatre seats along with a few bean bag beds. There will always be a movie playing in the movie room and popcorn will always be available. Movies aren’t the only thing you can watch, however. The Rec Room, used for watching sporting events has a screen that is 15 feet wide. You will be able to enjoy a game in a comfortable place with others who have similar interests. A snack shack and customer service desk will also be installed at the front of the facility, so you never have to worry about going hungry. There are many things that make the Warrior Zone special, but what stands out is its focus on all Active Duty Soldiers’ well-being. It provides Soldiers a place to go where they can relax after a long day and provides the opportunity to easily meet new
people. Program manager, Michelle Sharp, said she is willing to buy any of the movies and games that they wish to see in the facility. “Tell me what you want and I am willing to do it,” Sharp said in reference to programming and purchasing new items for the facility. When asked why she likes managing the Warrior Zone, Sharp says “I enjoy providing recreational activities to Soldiers…things that can help them de-stress after a long day. I enjoy seeing smiles on their faces and watching them build relationships with one another.”
Once everything is in place, patrons can expect to see one program a month at the Warrior Zone. A Madden Tournament was hosted in December where a brand new Xbox was given away. In July, there will be a 24 hour Harry Potter marathon where patrons can enjoy every Harry Potter movie, or just stop in as they please, and catch one or two movies. Popular TV series will also be shown weekly at the Warrior Zone to include, The Walking Dead and American Idol. It is important to note that the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program will still be located here as well. The Warrior Zone is open to ALL Active Duty Soldiers and their guests, not just single Soldiers as it had been in the past. Guests must be 18 years or older to enter. All amenities within the Warrior Zone are free of charge except food at the snack shack. So come, bring a friend or two, and enjoy your time at the Warrior Zone. For further information, visit knox.armymwr.com or call (502) 626-3033. Check out the Warrior Zone Facebook page, Fort Knox Warrior Zone, for the most up to date information and giveaways.
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CHILD & YOUTH ACTIVITIES SATURDAY CHILDCARE Saturday, May 7 • For infant to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour, 9 AM - 4 PM • Located at CDC • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413. CDC EVENING CHILDCARE Friday, May 20 • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM • $4.00 per hour for infant to 5th Grade • Located at CDC • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413. FORT KNOX COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP ~Friday, May 6, 13, 20 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Hansen Community Center • Free playgroup for children up to 5 years of age. More info: (502) 624-7413. SAC SATURDAY ACTIVITIES ~Saturday, May 7 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Free • For school age children K-5th Grades. Must be registered with CYSS and have attended orientation prior to reserving a space. For reservations, call (502) 624-6903.
DEVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL & TEEN CENTER ACTIVITIES ~For more information about Devers MSTC activities, call (502) 624-6442. May 01 Mother and Youth Craft Day • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM May 06 Ping Pong • 6:00 PM May 07 Teen Movie Madness • 9:30 PM • Waybur Theater May 13 Myth vs Reality • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM May 15 Multicultural Day: TEAM USA • 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM May 20 School's Out Bash • 4:00 PM May 21 Devers Annual Spring BBQ • 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM May 27 Devers Island Oasis Patio Party • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM May 28 Pool Tournament • 7:00 PM CYSS SUMMER CAMPS ~CYSS has Summer camps available for all ages. Contact CYSS Parent Central Services at (502) 624-6703 for more information and to register for Summer programs. OPEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF:
Active Duty Military Fort Knox Employees and Contractors Military Retirees ~Reservists/National Guard
CYSS FAMILY MOVIE ~ Sunday, May 15 • 2 PM • Free movie • Waybur Theater • Parent must accompany children under age 10. Do not have to be registered with CYSS to attend. Seating is limited; first come, first served basis.
ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIES BARR LIBRARY EVENTS (502) 624-1232 • − PUPPY TALES Saturday, May 7 • 1 PM. − STORY HOUR Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10 AM • Free. – LUNCH BUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesday, May 4 • 11 AM • Free • Matthew's Men by William Geroux. − AUTHORS AT YOUR LIBRARY: WILLIAM GEROUX Wednesday, May 4 • 12 PM • Free • Geroux will discuss and sign The Matthews Men: Seven Brothers and the War Against Hilter’s U-Boats. − AUTHORS AT YOUR LIBRARY: MARY MONROE Tuesday, May 17 • 12 PM • Free • This New York Times Bestselling author will discuss and sign her novel Bad Blood. − AUTHORS AT YOUR LIBRARY: CLINTON ROMESHA Monday, May 23 • 12 PM • Free • Medal of Honor Recipient and former SSG Romesha discusses and signs Red Platoon, which details the attack on Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan in 2009. This is the engagement for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. − Wii JEOPARDY Tuesday, May 24 • 6 PM • Free.
FRENCH RANGE: (502) 624-7754 Ladies Intro to Shooting • Sunday, May 1 • 1:00 PM. Ladies Night • May 5 • 3 PM - 7 PM • $2 off regular price of shooting activities. Open Pistol • Tuesday, May 10 • 5:30 PM. Clay Shotgun Games • Thursday, May 19 • 5:30 PM. Introduction to Concealed Carry • Sunday, May 22 • 1:00 PM. Black Powder Competition • Thursday, May 26 • 5:30 PM. MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH (502) 942-0959 Sunday, May 8 • 10 AM - 1:30 PM • Saber & Quill • Features a variety of breakfast and lunch items, omelet station, salad and dessert station. Make reservations by May 5 at knox.armymwr.com or (502) 942-0959.
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FORT KNOX CATCH & RELEASE BASS TOURNAMENT Saturday, May 7 • Sunrise to 12 PM • Saber & Quill • Fish from the shore or a boat, cash prizes, participants must have a valid KY State & Fort Knox permit •
Cost: $10: Seniors 60 & up and Blue Star Card Holders (Must Register at ITR); $20: Active Duty Soldiers, Retirees and their Family Members and all children (15 and younger); $30: For all other participants; $30: Day of registration for all participants. For more information, call (502) 624-1838. To make reservations visit knox.armymwr.com or ITR Leisure Travel. GET ARTSY CANVAS PAINTING CLASS Thursday, May 19 • 5:45 PM - 8 PM • Saber & Quill • A local artist will guide
you step-by-step through the featured painting. Cost is $35. Seniors 60+ and Blue Star Card receive a $5 discount with valid ID at the ITR office. All art supplies are provided. For more information, call (502) 624-4655. To make reservations visit knox.armymwr.com or ITR Leisure Travel. UFC Saturday, May 14 • 7 PM • Samuel Adams Brewhouse • Watch the fights on our
large theater screen or one of our 28 flat screens. Main fight will be Werdum vs Miocic. More information: (502) 942-0409.
LINDSEY GOLF COURSE (502) 624-2717 May 20 • Moonlight Scramble. May 22 • 3 Person Scramble.
COLOR LEGEND FOR ADMISSION POLICY Open to Military & Family Open to Fort Knox Employees & Family Open to Military Retirees Open to Everyone
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE BUILDING SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN VOLUNTEERS AND PAID STAFF Tuesday, May 17 • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Open to all volunteers, volunteer program managers and their Families • (502) 624-6779. MOMMY/DADDY BOOT CAMP FOR EXPECTANT FAMILIES Tuesday, May 3 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • (502) 624-2561. NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION Wednesday, May 4 • Saber & Quill • 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM • (502) 624-8391. STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS Thursday, May 5 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855. EFMP AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Thursday, May 5 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419. EFMP HEART TO HEART SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, May 5 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419. SOLDIER LIFE CYCLE, BUDGET DEVELOPMENT CLASS Thursday, May 5 • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-5989/8391. FRG LEADER TRAINING Monday, May 9 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278. NEW COMMANDERS/1SG FAMILY ADVOCACY BRIEF Wednesday, May 11 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526/4528. PROACTIVE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL HEALTH Wednesday, May 11 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-5989/8391.
INFORMAL FUND CUSTODIAN TRAINING Wednesday, May 18 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278. RESUME WRITING Thursday, May 19 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855. AFTB DISCUSSION GROUP
Monday, May 23 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3278. FRG KEY CALLER TRAINING Tuesday, May 24 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278. FAMILY RESILIENCE TRAINING Available June 16, June 17 & June 23 • (502) 624-8391. ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN AFAP provides the opportunity to identify issues of concern that influence quality of life and standard of living in support of the global Army Family. Issues that require Department of the Army (DA) resolution can be submitted online via the Army One Source website at www.myarmyonesource.com under the AFAP Issue Management System (IMS) link. Local issues that can be resolved by Fort Knox leadership can be addressed using the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) feedback system located on the Fort Knox Homepage at www.knox.army.mil. For more information, contact the AFAP Office at (502) 624-6779/8391. Be the Voice!
SOS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT FAIR The Survivor Outreach Support Group holds meetings to provide information, Wednesday, May 11 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM • The Exchange • (502) 624-6779. resources, guest speakers, financial workshops, family activities, compassionate Classes with insufficient registration will be rescheduled or canceled. Please call support, and friendship. More info: (502) 624-2006. to register. Army Community Service is located in Bldg 1477, Eisenhower Ave.
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