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EditorsTara GoodsonCynDe Clack

ContributorsTyshawna BrandtCharlene FrasherJenelle GrewellAlex KrohnSGT Robert Mitchell Silke MurrayCathy OwensJessica Ryan

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3 Great Leadership Shines ThroughSGT Ryan Harkleroad is this month’s Hometown Hero.

6 Rising StarSPC Angel Rivera uses his talents to put on a show.

7 DFAC Holiday ScheduleGreat food and décor without the stress.

10 Our Soldier Musicians The 101st Band entertains at home and downrange.

12 Welcome to Smashville!Hockey season is back with a rush!

14 Graduation Reflects AccomplishmentsA milestone occasion for graduates.

18 Pinterest FitnessSocial media inspires us to get healthy.

19 Thanksgiving TwistNew recipes are a wonderful treat.

22 This is the TimePay off this year’s holiday shopping spree.

24 Year Round with GardnerIndoor PoolWinter is a great time to hit the water.

27 Taylor Youth CenterMiddle school and teen programming at TYC!

28 Why Do Moody?Surprising reasons you look like Grumpy Cat.

29 ECFT Wraps Up the First YearA 10 month period and over 1000 individual participants.

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At age 24, Army SGT RyanHarkleroad, of B Company, 526th BrigadeSupport Battalion, 2 BCT, has quite a trackrecord of selfless service and dedicationover the course of his seven years of military service. He deployed to the MiddleEast three times, was recognized twice byAir Force officers for personal achievement,has a passion for volunteerism and a penchant for making his Soldiers’ concernshis own. SGT Harkleroad is Airborne and Air Assault qualified, a certified fuel handler

and is gearing up for Master Gunner Schoolat Fort Huachuca, AZ later this year. Withsuch a commitment and devotion to hiscountry and his brothers and sisters in arms,SGT Harkleroad is the clear choice for thismonth’s Hometown Hero. He recently satdown with MWR Life to share his experiences on leadership, growing up ondeployment, the impact of volunteeringand his passion for fast Japanese-built motorcycles.

MWR: Congratulations on being selectedfor this month’s Hometown Hero, SGT. Howdo you feel about being selected?

Harkleroad: It is a nice feeling to get a littlerecognition for doing your job. I guess I ama little modest because there are a lot ofother people out there doing great things.It is awesome.

MWR: What is your MOS?

Harkleroad: I am a 91B, a wheeled vehiclemechanic/maintainer.

MWR: Describe a typical work day at yourcompany?

Harkleroad: From 6:30 to 8 a.m. I am outdoing PT. Then from 9 a.m. to the end ofthe day I have a squad that belongs to me.Altogether I maintain three squads becausemy fellow NCOs are often away at schoollike ALC. Since they are gone, I am takingup the slack.

MWR: Isn’t that a bit much? Challenging?

Harkleroad: Yes, if you consider all the Soldier issues, Family issues, vehicle issues,financial problems and the complexities ofmarried Soldiers with Families and singleSoldiers’ concerns with their quality of life.

MWR: That is quite a responsibility.

Harkleroad: Yes, and I was recently put incharge of the Air Assault PT program, a pre-Air Assault program.

MWR: Did you deploy?

Harkleroad: Yes, I deployed to Afghanistan,the United Arab Emirates and also toBahrain.

MWR: How has that impacted your militaryprogression?

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Harkleroad: I think it was easier growing upmilitarily overseas, because I didn’t have somany people worrying about me. InGarrison, you have so many people overyou. You have your Platoon Sergeant, yourFirst Sergeant and your Sergeant Major.Downrange, we just had a small group ofabout seven people who were on point withthe general maintenance knowledge, military knowledge and who were all physically fit.

MWR: Being a young leader where you andmany of your Soldiers are peers, how doyou balance your position with your Soldiers?

Harkleroad: When you are at work you haveto be about work, when you are not at workyou still have let your Soldiers know you arestill about work, let them see the professional face of what you are doing, letthem know that it is ‘my job is to take careof you.’

MWR: Do you volunteer often?

Harkleroad: When I am not working late oron the weekends, I volunteer.

MWR: Have you volunteered with the Bet-ter Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)program here at Fort Campbell?

Harkleroad: Yes. During Operation BoomerSooner (the relief effort to aid hurricane victims of Moore, Oklahoma), I and aboutfour or five Soldiers participated. That wasa great opportunity to teach young Soldiersabout volunteering and about BOSS.

MWR: How does BOSS impact the lives ofyoung Soldiers like those in your squads?

Harkleroad: BOSS provides a bunch of different facets to help all Soldiers. It is awonderful program to help spread theknowledge about resources and agencies, like MFLC (Military Family LifeConsultants) and how Single Soldiers canuse them. It is a great tool to have in yourleadership bag, a good networking piece tohelp Soldiers.

MWR: What are some of your bestaccomplishments in the Army?

Harkleroad: While deployed, my squad andI had the idea to build and run a hauntedhouse on the FOB (Forward OperatingBase).We had smoke machines, strobe

lights, we built a “Jason” (from Halloween)set up, and chainsaws. We also built aChristmas float for a Macy’s Day Parade-likeevent.

MWR: Really? How did you get all of thatdownrange?

Harkleroad: I knew a few people thatworked at Halloween stores and otherplaces. I did a lot of networking to find theright people.

MWR: Wow. That is ambitious. What motivated you to do all of this?

Harkleroad: I guess I am just a big kid atheart. I like to help. I don’t like seeing myfriends feeling down. If I am overseas during a hurricane, I am going to make thebest of it.

MWR: Were your actions officially recognized?

Harkleroad: Yes. An Air Force BrigadierGeneral gave me a Certificate of Achievement for building the hauntedhouse.

MWR: Where are you from and what do youenjoying doing?

Harkleroad: I am originally from Indianapo-lis, Indiana. I graduated from nearby Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana. In school, I raced BMX bikes whereI was a three-time National Champion (11-13 year age group) and played on thelocal intramural lacrosse team.

MWR: What about currently? What are yourinterests?

Harkleroad: I am a humungous motorcyclefan. I have six different bikes.

MWR: Six?

Harkleroad: Yes. I have a Suzuki Dr650, aSuzuki Gladius, a Suzuki Intruder, a HondaSt1100, a Honda Ascot and a Jawa racebike made in the Czech Republic.

MWR: Wait, so no Harley?

Harkleroad: I don’t own a Harley.

MWR: How do you feel about the Army?

Harkleroad: I enjoy being in the Army and I will stay here until I am no longer able to serve.

MWR: That is some dedication, indeed.

Harkleroad: I think the Army is a great learning experience. You will learn peopleskills, leadership skills, and you might learna technical trade. There is no other job inthe world where it is the job of your boss tobe involved in your life.

MWR: Any advice for young Soldiers newto military life?

Harkleroad: Things are going to constantly be changing, but your ability toreact to the changes is going to rate yoursuccess.

R i s i n g S t a rby SGT Robert Mitchell

Bright Lights

SPC Angel Rivera, a SustainmentBrigade Soldier from Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery, draws on hiscreative skills and imagination to create breathtaking light displays at clubs and other venues throughout the local area. The displays,known as 3D projection mapping, use computerprograms to alter an image projected on a screenwhich is then projected on to a wall. Images canbe manipulated by the computer program intogeometric shapes.

“I have worked at clubs using two 8’ x 4’ boxes next to the deejay on stage. Usinga camera, the dance crowd could see their ownhands waving around on the boxes next to thedeejay. It was a cool display,” Rivera explained.Sophisticated lighting displays like Rivera’s arewidely used in advertising and dance clubs, heexplained. He said clubs often use these electronic shows when the music of choice is either house or dub-step. Rivera employs a laptop computer, a 3D-mapping program, a projector, a flat surface (like a wall or speaker cabinet) to project on, a tripod and a web camand speakers to make his magic happen.

“I recently purchased a GO Pro wirelesscam and used it with my computer. I can createdifferent effects with a set up like this. With thisprogram you can always learn new tricks,” hesaid. Rivera is precise in his creations and spendsa considerable amount of time designing to theget the desired effect. “It takes a least an hour to

trace out the boxes. Once you trace out theboxes, then it is easy. After that I search the libraryof videos on my laptop and manipulate the imageI want to interact with the video. His images arecreated using shapes drawn on a computer usinga tablet and a stylus.

Although SPC Rivera has little morethan one year of experience in 3D mapping, he relies heavily on his eight years of graphic designing experience to navigate the complexities in assembling an eye-catching, brilliant lighting display. “It made creating the actual pieces (shapes) and the video easier. It made my understanding of the different terminology easier. It was an easier transition forme in learning the program,” he explained. Regarding his future plans in the graphic designand advertising field, Rivera has an ambitiousgoal. “My future for this is to have my owngraphic design firm. I want to have project mapping as one of my key forms of advertising.It is an up and coming platform for advertisers. It also adds value to entertainment shows andfestivals,” he said.

For anyone looking to enter the worldof electronic graphic design, Rivera recommendsaspiring light show artists come armed with a lotof free time and creativity. He said they shouldlook up tutorials online because “the creativefield is based on sharing, everyone wants to sharetheir technique. “If you see someone doingsomething, email them and ask how they did it.

Once you make contact, practice and practice…talent comes naturally, but practice takes passion,” he said.

SPC Rivera is a 14G, air defense battlesystems operator/maintainer. His MOS providesair coverage for air defense operations and com-munications at the battery and battalion level, hesaid. “We are the eyes and ears of air defense.”On any given day in the field, Rivera is tasked withidentifying the best land space to observe thenot-so friendly skies. “We would survey the landand find the best area of coverage and then wewould in-place. After we set up, we would use ourradar and shelter to provide air coverage, andtrack what’s going on in the sky as well as establish communication,” he explained. “Wewould track anything from unknown aircraft, hostile or friendlies, to unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs) or other fixed-wing aircraft,” he said.Rivera has served in this particular military occupational specialty for nearly four years. Hesaid he enjoys working with sophisticated computer systems and applications. Rivera enjoysArmy life and added that joining at an early ageis a good start in life. “It is a good stepping stone.It helped me get away from a bad situation whereI was lost. It gave me guidance and helped meget back on my feet. Joining the Army is good inthat it can help you set yourself up for somethingwhen you get out.”

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There’s no place like home, especially for a holiday meal. But what happens if you just aren’t able to make it home this holiday season? Fort Campbell’s Dining Facilities will serve up some of the best meals in town to carry you to the New Year.

Naturally, the holiday inspired food is the main focus, but the décor will also whet your appetite. Whether you eat your fill of turkey or go for baked ham, prime rib or the numerous other offerings available; be sure to leave room for dessert!

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Tempo

Being part of the 101st Airborne Division, the 101st Band has an honorable history. Beginning in August 1942, the band was established as the Band, 101st Airborne DivisionArtillery. From WWII through Operation DesertShield/Desert Storm the Band was awarded 19 campaign participation credits, as well as earn-ing numerous decorations for their involvementin these wars. Currently, the 101st Band consistsof 39 enlisted personnel who are instrumentalistsand one Warrant Officer, CW2 Michael J. Moore,who is the Band Commander. Some 101st Bandmembers are deployed to Afghanistan while oth-ers remain at the Garrison for music supportevents. This multi-faceted organization has Music Performance Teams (MPT) tailored to play different musical genres. The MPTs include a Ceremonial Band, Rock Band, Jazz Combo andBrass Quintet.

The 101st Band performs at various military and public functions. These include military ceremonies such as change of commandsand Garrison social events to morale support concerts and memorial services for fallen Soldiersdownrange. They even appeared at MWRevents, including last year’s Air Force ReserveTour for the Troops Kelly Clarkson Concert, 2012MWR and USAA Independence Day Carnival andThe Zone’s First Year Anniversary Party. Whentime allows, the 101st Band also performs at localcommunity events.

With their busy schedules in both the military and Civilian community, many wonder ifthe 101st Band members are just musicians or actual Soldiers. “We are often considered as Soldier-Musicians, because many people do notrealize that music is a real military occupation

specialty (MOS) in theArmy,” CW2 Moorestated. “We are required to maintainour Soldier skills thesame as any otherMOS.”

According to the U.S. Army Band website,prospective musicians must pass an audition andbe selected for a vacancy. In addition to possessing musical talent, candidates pass thesame screening process such as a physical examand ASVAB standardized test like any other Soldier. If selected to advance, the candidatesthen complete Army Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at the ArmySchool of Music on Joint Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia. CW2 Moore notes thatonce Soldiers complete AIT, they become Armymusicians. Their MOS is an instrumentalist suchas guitar, trumpet, or saxophone player. Furthermore, the 101st Band members handleadministrative and support operations for theband internally without dedicated human resources or supply personnel in the unit.

The 101st Band members note thatbeing an Army musician offers unique benefitsand opportunities. First, the Army provides financial security, medical care and other benefitsfor Soldiers and their Family members. Secondly,the Soldiers come from diverse musical back-grounds and learn to play different musical styles. “What I like most is the versatility of all the performers,” SGT Kenneth Applegate, Bass

Player, said. “The Army bringspeople from across the

country and around theworld together.”

More importantly, the 101st Band members servetheir country and provide morale support to theirfellow Soldiers. “I like the opportunity we have tomake a difference in somebody’s life,” SGTMichael Kiese, Guitar Player, commented.

During his interview, SGT Kiese sharedstories about his deployment to Afghanistan. Heparticularly talked about how the band impactedSoldiers who faced hardships downrange andneeded the morale to continue their mission.

At the Garrison, the 101st Band workswith the community in programs such as Music inOur Schools. The 101st Band also partnered withthe Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) to establish the Sounds of Acoustic Recovery(SOAR) program. SOAR’s mission is to heal Soldiers through the power of music.“As Soldiers,we identify with our job. When a Soldier goes intothe Warrior Transition Unit (WTU), they feel liketheir identity is taken away from them,“ SGT Kiese stated. “Playing music gives people a purpose and a goal to strive towards. It's also acommunal activity and lots of fun.” Started in2011, SOAR is the brain child of MSG Mike Byer,a Wounded Warrior diagnosed with Parkinson’sDisease, who found playing guitar therapeuticand beneficial to his medical condition. Now, theeight week program is held on Thursdays at D.W.Recreation Center. Volunteers from the 101stBand, occupational therapists and Nashville-based, Grammy-nominated songwriter BobRegan work with the WTB Soldiers, teach themhow to play guitar or piano and help them writetheir own songs.

As the 101st Band continues their mission, they hope to provide patriotic supportto the community. For more information aboutthe 101st Band, call (270) 798-2659 or visitwww.facebook.com/101stABNDIVBAND.

If you are interested in becoming anArmy musician, visit the U.S. Army Band’s website (www.music.army.mil) for specific information on careers, eligibility and audition requests.

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It seems to have been forever since theChicago Blackhawks hoisted the Stanley Cup inJune of this year, but hockey season is back andbetter than ever! With new network deals andmore television coverage dedicated to the NationalHockey League, the fan base of hockey fanatics issure to grow even bigger this year. Although I ama New Jersey Devils fan at heart, I have been eagerly anticipating the start of the 2013/2014season of the Nashville Predators. This year thePreds have seasoned veterans such as CaptainShea Weber and Assistant Captains David Legwand and Mike Fisher. Of course, I cannot failto mention how impressive their goalie PekkaRinne is in the net. There is plenty of new talentthis year that will strive to get them closer to thecoveted cup contention. The Preds seemed tofocus a little more on offense this year during thedraft due to last year’s struggle to get pucks on net.

Another twist to this year is the NationalHockey League reorganization of the Eastern andWestern Divisions. The Preds' arch nemesis, DetroitRedwings, move to the Eastern Division. With thenew alignment, they only have to face each teamoutside of their division one time per year as opposed to inner division meeting a minimum ofsix times per year. With different matchups that

were designed to ease travel distances for teamsin the upcoming year, it seems there are plenty ofuncertainties; one thing is for certain and that is thePredator’s hunger to raise the Stanley Cup. Newdivisions are one small change from last year’sshortened season. This hockey season will bringnew rule changes to include jersey tuck penalties,shallower goalie nets, smaller goalie pads, andpenalties for players that remove their own helmetsprior to a fight. During a pre-season match-up, theDevils’ and the Islanders’ found a loophole to thehelmet rule. Krys Barch and Brett Gallant purposelyremoved each other’s helmets; if the loophole isnot closed, this could make for an interesting season! If you are not a big hockey fan or have seenonly a few games on television, my word of adviceto you is go see the game in person - you will notbe disappointed! There are so many things youcannot experience watching the game on TV. Therush and thrill of the game is addicting when youare at Bridgestone Arena to see the puck drop. Youwill experience the excitement when the Preds takethe ice, the consistent taunting chants about theiropponents from thousands of fans in unison and ofcourse the cheers when the Preds score every goal.I was witness to the game in 2011 when the Predsbeat the Anaheim Ducks to make it to the second

round of the playoffs and it was a time I will neverforget. Twenty minutes after the game was over,the seats were still full and the team remained onthe ice listening to the cheers from the thankful anddedicated fans. There is nothing like a true hockeyfan!

Another reason I follow the Preds, themost important in my opinion, is their love and appreciation for the military and their Families. Atevery game, members of the military are honored,and there are several games a year where ticketsfor Soldiers and their Families are deeply discounted or free. Local businesses donate to“Military Mondays” and they use the donations tomake tickets as low cost as possible to our nation’sheroes as a way to say thank you for their service.

Bottom line: If you are up for an eventthat is full of nonstop action, physical altercations,roaring crowds and appreciation for all the ArmedServices, then you can’t miss by getting involvedwith the Nashville Predators hockey team. Formore information on Predators hockey, visit thePreds website at www.predators.nhl.com.

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On a recent Friday afternoon, excitementwas in the air at the Family Readiness Center (FRC).Family members arrived early to get the best seat possible and it quickly became standing room only.Army Continuing Education System(ACES) staff members, with assistancefrom on-post and visiting college personnel, presented the first FortCampbell Graduation Celebration. Soldier students were able to walk in aceremony similar to those that collegesand universities conduct for graduatingstudents.

What was so special aboutthis particular ceremony you mightwonder? Fifty-two students were eligible to walk for their graduation,having worked hard to earn an associ-ate, bachelor or masters degree. Unlikemost graduations, eighteen differentschools were represented by the graduates, many of whom were

Soldiers that earned their degreewhile simultaneously serving theircountry, often while deployed. Juggling duty time with Familytime, class and study time is no easytask and often sacrifices had to bemade to reach the goal of graduat-ing. Graduating Soldiers werejoined by Spouses, Family members, Civilians and Retirees tobe recognized for their efforts. Fellow Soldiers and commandersalso came to celebrate this milestone. Approximately 300graduates and supportive friendsand Family members were in attendance at the Graduation Cer-emony Celebration.

Why hold a graduation ceremony like this?Numerous deployments in recent years have playedhavoc for some in regard to routine college atten-dance. Deployment sites varied widely in capability

with regards to connectivity to the internet and ability to access onlineclasses. Even while at Fort Campbell,there are competing requirements ofmission, Family and school. The graduates persisted and were rewarded by meeting their goal ofearning a degree. Due to deploy-ment, training missions and life circumstances, many graduates wereunable to walk at their schools’ graduation ceremony. Traveling to attend a graduation ceremony froman out of state school can prove difficult and costly - especially if youhave a large support system thatwould like to accompany you. Thisceremony made it easy for friends,

Family members, fellow Soldiers and commanders tojoin in the celebration of this life achievement.

Education Services Officer, Lawrence Buford, and Counseling Branch Chief, Shannon Gardner, shared emcee duties - welcoming everyone,introducing the guest speakers and announcing thegraduates. The ceremony began with posting of thecolors and included an invocation and benediction byChaplain Houston. The Army band played openingmusic and the Star Spangled Banner. Major General(Ret.) Robert F. Dees from Liberty University spoke onthe importance of resiliency and how education enhances it. He pointed out that resiliency and education are critical keys to success and are availableto us all if we take action to make use of them. Student speaker, SGT Angela Keeling stressed thevalue and importance of education and of achievingyour goals. SGT Keeling, who received a master’s degree from Trident University International, is a perfect example of a Soldier/student. She startedworking on the degree when she was in Afghanistan in2008 and persisted through her return to Fort

Campbell and the birth of twindaughters, now two years old.She felt very strongly that it’s not just a celebration for thegraduate, but also a celebrationof the Family and others whosupported her through theprocess. Admittedly, being anactive duty student offers someunique challenges to obtaininga college degree. However;there are advantages as well,the primary one being the generous tuition assistance afforded to active duty Soldiers.Additionally, their MontgomeryGI Bill or Post 9/11 educationbenefits offered through the

Veteran’s Administration (VA) are quite generous. Eleven students received associates

degrees, 31 received bachelor’s degrees and 10 wereawarded their masters degree. These achievementsrequired significant effort and in some cases sacrificeson the part of the students in order to meet the goalof obtaining a college degree. The recognition is a welldeserved part of the education process and will becontinued at Fort Campbell as an annual event.

Those eligible to participate are Soldiers,Family members, Retirees and Civilians assigned orwith ties to the Fort Campbell community. If you willbe graduating in 2014 and would like to participate innext years’ ceremony, which will be in August, you maycontact the graduation committee beginning January2014 at campbellgrads@yahoo.com.

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Child, Youth & School Services1. Bastogne (CDC) (270) 412-44852. Eagle (CDC) (270) 412-3303/33043. Gardner Hills (CDC) (270) 412-03924. Part Day Preschool (CDC) (270) 412-67676. Tennessee (CDC) (270) 412-44777. Watters #1 (CDC) (270) 439-79938. Watters #2 (CDC) (270) 439-79969. CYSS Division Adminstrative Office (270) 798-653910. Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-495910. Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-067411. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231512. Gardner Hills (SAS) (270) 461-064113. Airborne (SAS) (270) 461-104714. Bastogne (SAS) (270) 461-0995/099610. School Liaison (270) 798-987415. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-581116. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103316. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364316. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

Community Services17. Army Community Service (ACS) & ACS Director(270) 798-932218. Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-293519. Financial Readiness (270) 798-551817. Lending Closet (270) 798-631320. Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-600021. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-027722. ASYMCA Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-156623. ASYMCA Family Center (270) 798-7422

Dining & Entertainment24. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-182225. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-217524. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-461026. Dawg Haus (270) 798-076624. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-461027. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140

Recreation & Leisure28. Baldonado Pool (270) 798-520729. Dolan Pool (270) 798-535030. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-631031. Single Pool (270) 798-424732. The Zone (270) 461-0603 33. BOSS Program (270) 798-785834. Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-588724. Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-490635. Challenge Course (270) 412-785536. Adventure Program (270) 412-785437. Archery Range (270) 798-217538. Dog Park, North (270) 798-217538. Dog Park, South (270) 798-217540. Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-217541. Paintball (270) 956-311842. Parks & Pavilions Office (270) 798-217543. Riding Stables (270) 798-262944. RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-217545. RV Park (Fletchers Fork) (270) 798-217546. Skeet Range (270) 412-401547. Small Arms Recreational Range 16 (270) 798-300133. Recreation Center (Dale Wayrynen) (270) 798-7391

Sports & Fitness48. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 49. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-309450. Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-941851 Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-735552. Gertsch PFF (270) 798-275353. Lozada PFF (270) 798-430654. Olive PFF (270) 798-410155. Softball Complex, North (270) 798-332056 Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320

Trades & Services57. Army Education Center (270) 798-320158 Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-669359. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/110060. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-561258. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-0171

61. Equipment Rental (Gear-to-Go) (270) 798-680662. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-572963. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614

Travel & Lodging64. IHG Hotel (931) 431-449665. IHG Hotel (Satellite Location) (270) 439-222966. Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436

Miscellaneous Services67. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-979368. Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (270) 798-805569. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-716170. Commissary (270) 798-366371. Division Parade Field72. Fisher House (270) 798-833073. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 798-504774. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 956-449575. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753576. MWR Director (270) 798-995376. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-681877. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/498678. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636

The Exchange79. Airfield Mini Mall/Burger King

Green Beans Coffee (270) 640-461480. Community Town Center

Class Six (931) 431-3622Military Clothing Store (270) 798-4212Pizza Hut Delivery (270) 439-1113

66 Exchange/Food Court/Mall (270) 439-184181. Exchange Administration Office (270) 439-184682. Firestone (270) 439-186583. Gardner Hills Mini Mal1(Burger King/Subway) (270) 697-102084. Kentucky Shoppette (24hr gas) (270) 439-191485. KFC & Taco Bell (270) 439-635386. Troop Mini Mall (gas) (931) 431-241087 . Tennessee Shoppette (gas) (931) 431-4944

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If you haven’t heard of Pinterest,you are missing out! The beautifully addicting tool for collecting and organizingthe things that inspire you is waiting to bediscovered. Pinterest was introduced to mea few months ago by my go-to girl and fitness guru, Mandy Alexander-Wynn. I wasimmediately hooked on the creative ideas,fashionable styles, and decorative inspiration for house, home, landscaping,crafts, holidays and more. The steady flowof yummy recipes and tips and tricks for domestic purposes were enough for me togo into information overload. However, the

one constant that caught my attention wasthe fitness sections.

Pinterest is a wealth of informationfor any and all types of fitness, health andwellness. There is a plethora of pins andboards waiting to be discovered. Exercisecharts, YouTube workout videos, fitness challenges, one song workouts, dorm or living room fitness and so much more. Pinterest is your one stop shop to plan yourmonthly or daily workout and also find eating plans, healthy recipes or shoppingideas to keep your kitchen clean. I’m nottalking about germs! Pinterest offers inspirational and motivational quotes to getyour mind geared up and in line with yourbody; you can even discover great workoutgear and gadgets to help you get yoursweat on.

During my perusing, I discoveredseveral 30 day challenges - but I caution you;for safety and the best results possible, youmust ensure that you are doing the actualexercises properly. You can do this by

searching the internet for specific exerciseinstruction or visiting YouTube for those ofyou that are more visually inclined. Be sureto warm up and practice before you beginand stretch after each daily challenge.Meeting with a Certified Personal Trainer toassist you in proper form may be beneficialif you are just starting out and need one-on-one assistance.

With Pinterest there is no excusenot to get motivated and get on the righttrack to a healthier lifestyle. You simply findwhat works best for you or try them all andstay active. The majority of the workouts arehome-based, and since Pinterest is a freecommunity within social media, it’s basicallya free tool for health, wellness and beyond.Signing up is easy, you only need an emailaddress and password to become a member. Just click and go! The websitewww.pinterest.com is very user friendly, andeven has a mobile app for your smart phonewhich will help keep you focused on yourjourney to a healthier lifestyle.

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Thanksgiving doesn’t always mean turkey and all the trimmings, particularly in our diverse community. Whether you are not able to make it home forthe holidays and feel you are missing out, or just want a change of pace from the normal fixins’ we have a few untraditional recipes this year.With a large Italian American population in the United States, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge what a meal might look like on the lastThursday in November.

Antipasto

Ingredients:1 (24 oz) jar of pepperoncini, drained1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups halved fresh mushrooms • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes1 (6 oz) can of pitted ripe olives, drained • ½ lb cubed provolone cheese1 (3 ½ oz) pkg sliced pepperoni • 1 (8 oz) bottle Italian vinaigrette dressing

Directions:1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix to coat evenly.2. Refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight. 3. Arrange on a platter, serve with toothpicks.

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

Ingredients:1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed completely & squeezed dry • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese15 oz ricotta cheese • 4 oz cream cheese • ½ cup shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese2 large eggs • ½ t salt • ½ t freshly ground black pepper • 1 box (12 to 14 shells) manicotti noodles3 to 4 C marinara sauce (1 jar + a little more) • ½ cup shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese, for topping

Directions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.2. In a large bowl, mix spinach, cheeses, eggs, salt and pepper. Stir together until well blended.3. Place about 1 ½ cups of marinara sauce in a 9x13-inch pan. Spread it around to cover the bottom.

4. Place the mixed filling into a plastic bag. Snip the corner, gather the top and squeeze the filling into the corner. Hold an uncooked manicotti shell inyour hand and squeeze the filling inside the shell. Let it overflow on both sides. Place the filled shell into the sauce-lined pan. Repeat with remaining manicotti and fill the pan with the stuffed shells, until you run out of shells and filling. Use a separate smaller pan to accommodate the extra.5. Cover the pasta with marinara sauce, using about 2 ½ cups of sauce. Sprinkle ½ cup cheese on top. At this point, you can cover with foil and refrigerate until you're ready to bake, or you can cover with foil and place it in the oven immediately.6. Bake, covered with foil, 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients:1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed • 3 T extra-virgin olive oil5 cloves garlic, sliced • 2 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped1 T fresh lemon juice • 2 T Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe, and cookuncovered until the stems are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cookuntil tender, about 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe. Cook and stir until the broccolirabe has been cooked to your desired degree of tenderness, about 5 minutes forsoft. Stir in the roasted peppers until heated, then remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

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Filipino food is delicious and a welcome addition to the table! There are many different choices to make, but these four recipes were popular choicesamong the staff.

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Lumpia

Ingredients.1 Tbls oil • 1 lb ground pork • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup minced carrots • 1/2 cup chopped green onions • 1 tsp ground black pepper1/2 cup thinly sliced green cabbage • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp soy sauce30 lumpia wrappers • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions.1. Place a wok or large skillet over high heat, and pour in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cookpork, stirring frequently, until no pink is showing. Remove pork from pan and set aside.Drain grease from pan, leaving a thin coating. Cook garlic and onion in the same pan for 2minutes. Stir in the cooked pork, carrots, green onions, and cabbage. Season with pepper,salt, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Remove from heat, and set aside until cool enough to handle.2. Place the filling diagonally near one corner of each wrapper, leaving a 1 1/2 inch space at both ends. Fold the side along the length of the fillingover the filling, tuck in both ends, and roll neatly. Keep the roll tight as you assemble. Moisten the other side of the wrapper with water to seal theedge. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap to retain moisture.3. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat, add oil to 1/2 inch depth, and heat for 5 minutes. Slide 3 or 4 lumpia into the oil. Fry the rolls for 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Pancit

Ingredients.1 (12 ounce) package dried rice noodles • 1 tsp vegetable oil • 1 onion, finely diced3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast meat1 small head cabbage, thinly sliced • 4 carrots, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup soy sauce2 lemons - cut into wedges, for garnish

Directions:1. Place the rice noodles in a large bowl, and cover with warm water. When soft, drain, and set aside.2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir inchicken. cabbage, carrots and soy sauce. Cook until cabbage begins to soften. Toss in noodles, and cook until heated through, stirring constantly. Transfer pancit to a serving dish and garnish withquartered lemons.

Fruit Salad

Ingredients.1 (30 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained • 1 (15 ounce) can lychees, drained • 1 (12 ounce) jar macapuno (coconut preserves), drained1 (20 ounce) can palm seeds, drained • 1 Red Delicious apple, cored and diced • 1 Asian pear, cored and cubed1 (8 ounce) container sour cream • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Directions:1. Stir together the fruit cocktail, lychees, macapuno, palm seeds, apple, Asian pear, sour cream and condensed milk in a large bowl. Chill for at leastone hour before serving.

Chicken Adobo

Ingredients.2 cups coconut vinegar • 1/2 cup soy sauce • 1 head garlic, peeled & coarsely chopped 10 bay leaves • 1 Tbls garlic powder • 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • 3 Tbls vegetable oil, divided 5 1/2 pounds cut-up chicken parts • 1 head garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped

Directions:1. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, one head garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, and black pepper in a largebowl. Add chicken, stir to coat with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.2. Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade.3. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the hot oiluntil browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat.4. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir one head garlic until browned, about 3 minutes. 5. Pour mixture over chicken and add reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Uncover andcook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 10 minutes.

Money Matters

Gift-givers can be found storming theretail stores and scouring the online sites to fulfillthe wish lists of the nearest and dearest in theirlives. While searching for the best deals and finding the most sought after toys or gadgetsthat will bring joy to all, it is easy to overuse creditcards and forget about the Family budget.Shortly after the presents are unwrapped and allthe eggnog has been consumed, the credit billswill arrive.

Most people expect that they will beable to pay for their holiday cheer by the end ofJanuary. In reality, it will take most consumers several months to pay off that debt. Let’s take alook at some numbers. Say a consumer is using acredit card with a common 15.3% interest rateand charges $1,000 of holiday gifts. Most creditcard companies will calculate the minimum payments as 2% of the current outstanding balance or $30, whichever is greater. It would

take a shopper 43 months and $1,290 to pay off$1,000 by only making the minimum payment of$30 to the credit card.Paying off the holidaydebt faster would require a much largermonthly payment. Ifyour goal is to pay offthe holiday spending bysummer, it would takemonthly payments of$174.18 and save youroughly $244.00.

Even thoughusing a credit card tofund the holidays canseem like a good idea atthe time, the addedmonthly payments cantip a budget over the edge. This can be the cause

of many sleepless nights as itincreases the Family’s financialstress. This pattern of overspending on credit can lead toa downward spiral, taking theFamily deeper and deeper intodebt, which can be hard to recover from.

Many people considerthemselves savvy shoppers,often bragging about the greatdeals they made during theholiday season. However,charging gifts and other holiday expenses to a credit

card may just have eliminated the great savingsthat was achieved, especially if the timelineneeded to pay back the debt is more than threemonths. Adding holiday expenses to a growingcredit debt can be a hazard in itself, potentiallyclosing the door to future extensions of credit.During these difficult economic times, financial institutions are more careful than ever with extending credit. Banks are unlikely to extend additional credit to a Family that has a high debtto income ratio. This can be devastating in a timewhen most Families are not able to keep an emergency fund.

Taking on additional debt due to theholidays can also have an effect on your credit rating. The second largest consideration on yourFair Isaac and Company (FICO) credit score isamounts owed, the first being payment history.Without any emergency fund available or a wayto obtain additional credit, a Family could be ledinto a situation where the only option is to notpay some bills. Having a delinquency on a creditreport will cause a major drop in the credit scoreand will influence the credit rating for severalyears to come. A delinquency can stay on a credit

report for seven years.The current job market has

more people looking for jobs thanpositions are available. It is not uncommon for employers to checkcredit histories and ratings for potential or current employees. A large outstanding debt can be thecause for non-consideration at a position or may cause you to not beconsidered for a promotion.

Army Community Service(ACS) Financial Readiness Programcan help you with achieving your financial goals. ACS Financial Readiness can help you avoid holi-day over-spending by providing

assistance from an accredited financial counselor.Our counselors can help you with establishing ormaintaining your personal budget. Please set upan appointment with one of our financial counselors by calling (270) 798-5518. If you wouldlike to find out your FICO credit score or find outhow you can examine your credit report for freeplease stop by 5662 Screaming Eagle Blvd during our office hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To find out all the servicesACS Financial Readiness has to offer, visit our office or give us a call. Remember, all of our services are free! The only thing you have to loseis some of your financial stress.

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Body Mind & Spirit

I’m a glass half full kind of person; I have been that way for the majority of my life. I’m not certain if it’sinherent because of my personality, orif I have learned the hard way that it’smore difficult to be cranky than to behappy. I’ll admit I have had severalfriends and even Family members rolltheir eyes at me when I search for thesilver lining in a challenging situation. I understand that different personalitiesfocus on different things, but wouldn’tyou rather be happy than moody? Didyou know faking a smile can actually reduce stress and flip your mood?Doubt me? Try it the next time someone is rubbing you the wrongway. This is just one way you can learnto outsmart your negative emotions.Below are four surprising happinessthieves, and simple remedies to keepthem from spoiling your day.

Your empty water bottle.Even slight dehydration can dampen agood natured person’s mood. No matter if you are having a lazy day oryou are hitting the gym hard, the moreparched you feel, the more your moodplummets. It’s possible your body detects dehydration and communi-cates your thirst to your brain’s moodregulators, resulting in crankiness. A simple peek into the toilet will let youknow if you are drinking enough H2O.

Bright sunlight. Squinting atthe sun increases feelings of anger and aggression by up to 44 percent according to recent research. Your mood and your facial muscles arelinked, and the way your eyebrows dip

and cheek muscles

pinch when you squint mimics your expression when angry. The simple solution is sunglasses. A good pair willnearly eliminate squinting, and in theprocess tempers your temper.

Your coworkers. Bad moodsare contagious! A Harvard study foundspending time with ill-tempered friendsor coworkers sours your mood. Whenother people discuss their life, job, or surroundings in negative terms, your

brain can’t resist soaking upthe feedback. To counteractthis effect, do somethingnice for the gloomy Gus.Even if the gesture doesn’tperk him up, committing random acts of kindness willbrighten your mood.

Other people’s socialmedia posts. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, we cankeep tabs on everyone. Thisis a two-fold problem. If you are busy stalkingsomeone else’s page, youaren’t living your life to thefullest potential. Additionally,people will typically post thebest part of their lives on social media. Great seats ata concert, picture post! A weeklong vacation, statusupdate! Seeing all the greatstuff you are missing out ononly leads to feelings of envy,jealously and loneliness. Theremedy; take a peek at your

past posts. Revisiting your personal adventures soothes your temperamentand is a good reminder that you aren’tmissing out on much.

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Army Community Service, Military Family Life Consultants and the many facilities andprograms offered by Family

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Even though the summer monthsare over, Gardner Indoor Pool offers Soldiersand Families a chance to enjoy swimming,one of summer’s most popular pastimes.Gardner Indoor Pool is open seven days a week and has multiple options for pooluse. Active duty physical training lap swim isavailable Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Military training is available by reservation only Mondaythrough Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Regular lap swim time is available every dayof the week from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recreational swim is available Mondaythrough Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. andSaturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Prices to visit Gardner Indoor Poolare $3 per person with one child six yearsold or younger being free per paying adult.Active duty military is free before 1 p.m. onthe weekdays only. Gardner Indoor Poolalso offers several pass options for individu-als and Families. If you would like to host aparty, the facility is available for pool partieson Saturdays and Sundays either duringrecreational swim time or after hours for aprivate party.

For Families with children in needof swimming lessons, Gardner Indoor Poolhas several sessions available. The fall schedule can be found online and the winter2014 schedule will be released soon. Different levels are available for different skillsets and ages. “It is important to get

children acclimated to the water. Parentsshould bring children to the pool and getthem used to the water. Get them used tohaving water in their face and in the ears.Get them used to laying down in the water,”said Dee Bonnell, Water Safety Instructortrainer. A home-school program is offeredon Thursdays. Jan Wagner, Aquatics Manager, said this is a time that allows kidswho are homeschooled to get together andswim and also meet their P.E. credit neededfor graduation requirements.

Wagner mentioned the lifeguardclasses that are coming up in December andJanuary. To become a lifeguard, participantsmust be at least 15 years old and able topass a pre-requisite swimming test. Bonnellsaid there will be a pre-lifeguard course forpotential students to come out and practicethe skills required for the pre-requisite swimming test. The classes will be held December 2 and 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Water aerobics are also offered atGardner Indoor Pool as an alternative forhigh impact strength training and cardio exercise. “Everybody can do water aerobicsbecause of the low impact and the flexibility.The properties of the water allow you to domore than you could on land,” said MarlaVoight, water aerobics instructor. Voight saidpatrons of any age can do water aerobics.Water aerobics are offered Monday throughFriday at 10 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays andThursdays at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Satur-days at 9 a.m. Classes are one hour long.

To help improve cardio, flexibilityand strength, Gardner Indoor Pool offeredan Aquatic Boot Camp in October and willcontinue to offer this challenging, fun program throughout the year. Voightsaid this is a higher intensity class thana standard water aerobics class. Theclass requires participants to be able to swim.

On December 14 Gardner Indoor Pool will host the HolidayOpenHouse. Wagner said the partywill have holiday themed crafts,games, movies and open swimming.“It is a great time for Families to comeby and take a break from the chaos ofthe season,” Wagner said.

On the first Saturday in February,Aquatics will utilize one of the outdoor poolsand host the second annual Polar BearPlunge! Wagner described the Polar BearPlunge as an event where participants canjump into cold water outside during the win-ter. “It’s just something they might be ableto cross off their bucket list,” Wagner said.

For more information, contactGardner Indoor Pool at (270) 798-6310 during office hours Monday through Fridayfrom 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays andSundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or visitwww.fortcampbellmwr.com.

Year Round with Gardner Indoor Pool

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Need a place for your MiddleSchool & High School youth to hang outafter school or on Saturday? Taylor YouthCenter (TYC) is the perfect place! TYC’s Middle School & Teen (MST) Program offersa variety of activities for youth in 6th-12thgrades. There are two gyms, a computerlab, and a recreation room that includes twopool tables, a foosball table and ping pong,a video game area, an art room and a hotspot just for high school youth. We also offer4-H & Boys and Girls Club of America(BGCA) activities, including (but not limitedto) photography, journalism, cosmetology,drama, media, cooking, science, Smart Girls,Passport to Manhood, Torch Club, KeystoneClub, Sports ‘n Fitness, Career Launch,Babysitting Course, Money Matters, andYouth Sponsorship, just toname a few. TYC also hosts special events suchas dances, lock-ins andfield trips.

We currently servesix middle schools and fivehigh schools off post: West Creek, Northeast, Kenwood, Rossview,Richview, New Providenceand Northwest, as well asWassom and MahaffeyMiddle Schools on postand Fort Campbell HighSchool. Transportation isprovided at no cost from allof these schools to Taylor Youth Center.

TYC is open Monday through Saturday. We stay open until 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and on Friday we are

open until 10 p.m. Saturday’shours are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. TYCis also open on school holidayswith a full day program, opening at 6:30 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m.

Our goal is to offermany different life skills opportunities. One of the waysis to take the teens to visit colleges to engage in work-shops. We offer Keystone andTorch Club to educate ouryouth in community service.We also partner with otherChild, Youth and School Services (CYSS) programs to offer life skills. We are takingour Life Skills Education to the next level by

educating youthon how to ride theClarksville TransitSystem (CTS). Wewill be using CTSto go on a few ofour field trips, educational andr e c r e a t i o n a levents. Our intentwith this new program is toteach the youthrespons ib i l i t ywhile learning askill that can helpthem later in life.

All youth who participate in this program willbe supervised by a Child and Youth ProgramAssistant while on the bus as well as at the destination.

If you are at least 15years old and looking for an opportunity to earn money,MST offers HIRED! HIRED! isa workforce preparation andapprenticeship enterprisedesigned to meet the employment and careerneeds of teens, 15 through18 years of age, who areregistered with CYSS. TheHIRED! apprenticeship termconsists of four 12 weekterms repeated annually.Participants are able to takepart in a maximum of two

terms per year for three consecutive years.Within each twelve week term, apprenticesare expected to work fifteen hours in aseven day period while participating inHIRED! workforce preparation and Secondary Education Exploration workshops. Upon completing the requirednumber of hours in the twelve week term;the apprentice will receive a $500 stipend.HIRED! is designed to help youth transitionsmoothly into a specific collegiate or voca-tional course of study. The HIRED! Appren-ticeship Program provides what teens arelooking for – a quality, professionally-man-aged and meaningful career exploration opportunity that matches their interest.

The MST Program consists of asafe, accessible and youth friendly programsetting that supports and reflects youth interests, needs, input and involvement atno cost to our youth and Families. Positiveadult and youth relationships, parental involvement, command support, and partnerships make the MST program one ofthe best, Army wide! For additional information about the Middle School & TeenProgram, please call (270) 798-3643 or 956-1603.

Taylor Youth Centerby Tyshawna Brandt

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The Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT)was a program conceived as a vision from FortCampbell senior leadership to provide our militarycommunity, as well as Oak Grove, Hopkinsville, andClarksville, with opportunities for a fun and healthyactive lifestyle. A series of ten monthly events washeld throughout 2013 and over 1000 individualparticipants focused on fitness! The Culminator isset to occur on November 16 followed closely withthe awards ceremony to be held on November 22at Cole Park Commons starting at 5 p.m. Witheverything from road races, a land navigationevent, mud run and even a kayak/canoe race, ECFTcovered many different activities.

The events are designed for all ages,with components for children, Wounded Warriorsand disabled Civilians, competitive adults andthose who are just beginning their journey to fit-ness. All events are open to everyone in our com-munities, both inside and outside the gates of FortCampbell. It’s not too late to join in! Fort CampbellMWR will continue to host this wonderful activity

with partnership from our local community. Next year’s schedule will be available at the awards ceremony on November 22. Participation is the keyto support a healthy lifestyle. Most important is to“show up”, both mentally and physically, with theintent to continue.

MWR wants to hear your success story if you par-ticipated in ECFT! Please email;ECFT@fortcampbellmwr.com to let us know whatyou liked about the series, and what goals youachieved. More information about ECFT can befound at www.fortcambpellmwr.com; www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr, and in issues of our monthly “MWR Life for Families” and“MWR Life for Single Soldiers” magazines.

The challenge is to get active now, andstick with it! Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, together with partners like the USOFort Campbell and event planners in Clarksville andHopkinsville, intend to make it an enjoyable journeyto fitness! Thank you to our radio sponsors WJZM(1400 AM) and WVRY (105.1 FM).

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