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3 Becoming a LeaderCPL Lopez is this month’s Hometown Hero.

6 Sidelined Sports injury prevention starts during practice.

7 Hello March!March brings a calendar full of events and activities to enjoy.

10 Ride SmartMotorcycle training to stay safe.

12 The Center of LifeWhat happens if…?

18 Healthy Habits by Char Do you know how to read the label on the food you consume?

20 Aspire to Stardom Talented youth have a shot at stardom!

20 Put it on ICE How do you provide customer service feedback?

22 The Scholarship HuntWhere can you find extra cash for school?

22 City Slicker Urban OrienteeringApril’s ECFT event tests both your physical and mental abilities.

24 Spring Style 2013Stay up to date with a few simple accessory additions to your wardrobe.

27 Canter Down to the StablesSaddle up and check out what Fort Campbell Riding Stables has to offer!

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“Unit awards are the best awards becausethey show how we work as a team.” Everythingabout that quote exemplifies what CPL SamuelLopez is about. This Soldier is humble yet proud ofthe things he has accomplished, but also quick topoint out, he is a member of a team, one of the bestteams in 160th SOAR(A). The 160th SOAR(A) consists of the Army's best-qualified aviators andsupport Soldiers. They are highly trained and readyto accomplish the very toughest missions in all environments, anywhere in the world, day or night,with unparalleled precision. CPL Lopez maintains thestandards and ethics we associate with the 160thSOAR(A), his forward thinking and ability to do thisboth on duty and off is the reason he was chosen tobe the subject of March’s Hometown Hero article.

MWR Life: Why did you enlist in the Army?

Lopez: I started thinking about it in high school anddid some research. I didn’t come from a militaryFamily and really wasn’t aware of the difference inthe branches until I started doing the research my junior year. At that time I decided to continue my education, but my parents were firm in sayingthat they would back any decision I made. Duringthe time I spent in school, pursuing a major in music, I kept thinking about the military. I spent a lotof time meditating about it. After three years, I decided enlisting in the Army is what I wanted todo. The Army had the courses and schools I was interested in.

MWR Life: Who inspired you to join the Army?

Lopez: I kept coming back to the friends I had thathad joined. Their support and accomplishmentssteered me in this direction. One friend in particular,was so positive that he really motivated me. His advice really helped me and the support from myfriends and my Family let me know that it was theright decision for me.

MWR Life: Why were you selected to be thismonth’s Hometown Hero?

Lopez: I had no idea that my chain of command wasconsidering me until I received an email from ourPublic Affairs Office (PAO)! I do the right thing onand off duty and do not always realize the impact of

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what I am doing, and I don’t really talk about thethings I accomplish. I appreciate my chain of command for recognizing it and nominating me.

MWR Life: What do you feel have been some ofyour greatest accomplishments since you have beenin the service?

Lopez: “Finishing what I started.” I finish everythingI start, from beginning to end. During green platoon (our Unit’s initial training), I was nominatedfor the Peer Leadership Award and received it. I completed the entry training for the Unit and I alsorecognize that I can learn from anyone, whether it’smy military or Civilian counterparts. My primary focusis to do what I need to do to help my Unit. We’vealso been also been nominated for several Unitawards. Those awards are the best because it showshow we work as a team to complete our missions.

MWR Life: How has the Army helped you becomewho you are today?

Lopez: I’m not the same person I was prior to enlisting, my attitude has improved along with myleadership skills; my confidence has increased and I have developed a stronger character within myself. Being active duty has improved my timemanagement and my responsibility, not only to mebut others as well; and my unit has helped me emotionally and financially. I can’t focus on my mission if I am worried about paying bills. They expect a lot but they don’t leave you needing help,they help you out. I truly believe I am 10 times a better person than I was prior to enlisting.

MWR Life: How many times have you been deployed and what are some of the major differences you noticed from your first deploymentto the next?

Lopez: Deploying is a real eye opener, being isolated away from your home can be hard to adjustto, but I know I can count on my team to help me adjust. Plus, being down range makes me truly appreciate what my Unit does. Of course, each timeit gets a little easier because you know what to expect, but every deployment presents its ownunique challenges and differences.

MWR Life: You said you are back in school.What are you studying?

Lopez: I’m studying Multimedia Design Emphasis and Web Designing. I believe thedegree will help me enhance my militaryservice, particularly my MOS. Even though I miss aspects of the degree in music I waspursuing previously, I am dedicated to whatI currently am doing in the Army.

MWR Life: During your career was theresomeone in your leadership who really inspired or mentored you, maybe someonewho helped drive you to be a better Soldier?

Lopez: I have had many good leaders andwouldn’t be here if not for them but threepeople stand out right now, MSG McKenzie, SSGJohnston and SSG Thomas. They have mentoredme, pushed me and have stood next to me while I have strived to achieve the goals I set. Everyone inmy Unit has helped me in both my military and personal life. They know the good and bad and havetaught me everything I know.

MWR Life: Prior to joining the Army, you were interested in…?

Lopez: In high school and college I was on the trackand field and cross country team and, of course, wasin music. Every activity, while it can be perceived assolitary, really was a team activity. What I did, or didn’t do, affected the entire team. During my senior year of high school, we were at the regionalcompetition. My team was doing well until the thirdrelay lap occurred. At that point, my teammate decided he didn’t want to race and he walked theentire lap. The fourth runner, knowing we were justknocked out of second place and the chance tomove to the next competition, ran his fastest. Thatone event opened my eyes to what teamwork reallyis and I have carried it with me to this day. I may notbe the best at what I do, but I will always do my best,never give up and complete the task at hand. Oneperson can make a big difference on a team.

MWR Life: If you were to advise the Single Soldierpopulation, what is the most important piece of advice you would share with them?

Lopez: Stay safe, on duty and off. Wear your personal protective equipment (PPE) if you are a bikeenthusiast. Do your checks, including on your personally owed vehicle (POV). Have a buddy youcan count on, no matter what. Look out for eachother and if you know something is dangerous, don’t do it.

MWR Life: What are your future plans with theArmy?

Lopez: My short terms goals include keep workingto gain rank, continue with school and obtain my Associate’s Degree. Better myself with individualtraining so I can perform my job better and alwayshelp others in my Unit. My long term goals are tocomplete my Bachelor’s Degree, improve my leadership skills and be able to help others achievetheir goals.

MWR Life: What do you think is the key to your suc-cess in the Army?

Lopez: My keys are fairly simple…be in the rightplace at the right time in the right uniform. Don’t settle for the minimum, go above and beyond. Setpriorities and always do the right thing, on duty andoff.

MWR Life: Is there a message that you would like toshare with the Fort Campbell community?

Lopez: Be safe and help each other. We are a community, after all. Get out and volunteer, FortCampbell has a variety of programs and nearly all ofthem accept volunteers. If you are a Single Soldier,be active in the BOSS program. Donate time, moneyor food. Every little thing counts. “Mom always said,’Be grateful for the small things and you’ll be grateful with the bigger things’.”

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Game TimeS I D E L I N E DSports are a big part of many people's

lives growing up. It can teach young people re-sponsibility, teamwork and how to set andachieve goals. Football was that sport for me.But with the injuries involved in sports, someparents are scared to let their children play.Young athletes are being recruited andgroomed to play at a very young age now-a-days, which has made the number ofyouth sports participants grow dramatically.Nearly thirty million children and adolescentsplay youth sports in the United States and withthose numbers there are bound to be a highnumber of injuries. High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries andnearly 3.5 million kids under the age of 14 havebeen injured. Those numbers are frightening,but what they do not tell you is 62 percent ofyouth sport injuries occur during practice. Theresponsibility to play safe lands squarely on theparents and coaches shoulders to ensure theirplayers are not injured. Why not take the samesafety precautions at practice that you do for agame? It is just as important for the parents toknow the rules of the sport as it is for the childplaying it.

There are injuries in every sport fromtennis to boxing. Football takes the most of theflack about injuries, probably because it is themost popular sport in the US; even at the highschool level it is taken very seriously. But the NFLhas problems of its own with players lying about

injuries to keep playing not only for pride but forthe fear that they will lose their job. This year SanFrancisco 49ers QB Alex Smith received a concussion and while nursing his injury lost hisstarting job to a young up and comer ColinKaepernick. This was a decision made by headcoach Jim Harbaugh, which ended up paying offwith the Super Bowl game. Usually if you get in-jured in the NFL your job is waiting for you whenyou recover. But this new way of thinking bycoaches like Harbaugh might result in even moreplayers lying about their injuries.

In the NFL last year there were 4,493

total injuries, a number that has increased thepast two seasons. But every injury isn't lifethreatening or career ending; the majority of injuries do not even keep the player out morethan a week. A concussion is the injury that worries most parents while their child is participating in youth football. With studiesbeing done all across America on brain injuries insports there has been a lot of focus on head injuries in football. The NFL is trying to educateyoung players on the game and the injuries involved with it. USA Football, the official youthfootball development partner of the NFL, created "Heads Up Football" a program designed to teach young athletes to tackle theright way using their chest and upper body instead of the head, therefore helping to prevent serious injuries. The NFL also donated30 million dollars to brain injury research. Hopefully education on this matter will decreasethese numbers in the future. But it is up to theparents and coaches of these student athletesto ensure the lessons are used properly. Superstar athletes are role models to theyounger generation, whether they want to be ornot, so it's also on them to help educate theyouth in understanding the risk of the game andways to prevent it. Only a parent can determineif the risk of injury is great enough to preventtheir child from participating in youth sports, butthe lessons learned will carry through adolescentyears into adulthood and foster a sense of camaraderie only learned through team sports.To learn more about Youth Sports at Fort Campbell, please contact CYSS Youth Sports at(270) 798-6355.

by Adam Slyfield

In The Know

During its 31 days, March is quite abusy month. While many associate the monthwith Saint Patrick’s Day and the first day ofspring, there are many other events occurringin March. Here are some events to check out:

March 1: National Education Association’sRead Across America Day

Throughout his lifetime, TheodorGiesel, famously known as Dr. Seuss, published 46 children’s books. On March 1,The National Education Association (NEA)’sRead Across America Day will honor Dr.Seuss’s birthday (which actually occurs onMarch 2). This year’s theme is “Grab your Hatand Read with the Cat.” It’s time to read yourfavorite Dr. Seuss book to your child, your petor to yourself. Dr. Seuss’ books are available atthe R.F. Sink Memorial Library, located on 38Screaming Eagle Boulevard. To find your favorite Dr. Seuss book, go to their catalog athttps://mylibraryus.fmwr.net/search~S21 orcall (270) 798-5729.

March 15: Fort Campbell Officers’ Spouses’Club VICE Night 2013

The Fort Campbell Officers’Spouses’ Club (OSC) will hold their Very Important Charitable Event, also known asVICE Night, at 6 p.m. in Cole Park Commons.The Fort Campbell OSC raises money for theirScholarship and Welfare Grants programwhich gives scholarships to active duty Soldiers and their dependents, Retirees andGold Star Family members. This year’s theme

is a Boot Scootin’ Bash.Attendees will get thechance to wear their favorite Wild Westthemed attire, bid duringthe live and silent auctionsand enjoy a performanceby the Joel Brown Band.Tickets are $25 per person. Additionally, theFort Campbell OSC isseeking donations for

auctioned items. Visit www.fortcampbellosc.com for ticket purchases, donation inquires and questions.

March 15: Dueling Pianos at The ZoneShake, Rattle and Roll Dueling

Pianos returns to The Zone for a free performance starting at 7 p.m. The dueling

pianos act will perform both classic and current hits that will get audience membersclapping and singing along. The first 100 people through the door at 6:30 p.m. will receive a $5 voucher to use towards food andbeverage purchases. The Zone is an age 18+facility located on 3910 Indiana Avenue. Formore information, call (270) 461-0603.

March 16: Breakfast with the Easter Bunnyat D.W. Recreation Center

The Easter Bunny will make over toD.W. Recreation Center for a breakfast andmeet and greet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Guestsare welcomed to take pictures with the EasterBunny as well as participate in a coloring contest and get the opportunity to win doorprizes. Tickets cost $3 for children age 12 andunder and $5 for ages 13 and over. On March14, ticket prices will increase to $5 for children age 12 and under and $7 for ages 13and over. Tickets can be purchased for $10 atthe door if food is available. D.W. RecreationCenter is located on 6145 Desert Storm Avenue. For more information, call (270) 798-7446.

March 16-17: Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend Erin, Tennessee will host the 51st

Annual Wearin’ of the Green Irish Day Parade and Arts and Crafts Festival on March

16, in their downtown area. Visit www.hous-toncochamber.com/home-page-for-festivities-cms-83 for the parade and event details.Many cities will also host local celebrationsduring the Saint Patrick’s Day weekend. Don’tforget to wear green on this day or else youwill be pinched!

March 31: Easter Sunday Brunch at ColePark Commons

Cole Park Commons will host a special Easter Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. This year’s menu includes a largeselection of breakfast and lunch favorites including stuffed pork loin, chicken with orange sauce, hash brown casserole, mashedpotatoes and gravy and vegetables. There willalso be a ham carving station, omelet station,waffle station, assortment of scrumptiousdesserts, chocolate fountain and more. Rumorhas it that a special floppy eared guest willmake an appearance. Tickets are $20.95 foradults and children age 11 and older; $10.95for children ages 6-10; and free for childrenafe 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Eagle Catering Office, locatedinside Cole Park Commons. For more information, call (270) 798-4610 ext. 119.

March 31: Easter Egg Hunt at D.W. Recreation Center

Who doesn’t love an Easter egghunt? On Easter Sunday, children will get theopportunity to roam on the DW RecreationCenter lawn and try to find as many EasterEggs as possible. Therewill be six separate huntsfor each age group. Agegroups and time are asfollows: walking throughage 2 at 2:30 p.m.; children age 3 at 3 p.m.;ages 4 and 5 at 3:30 p.m.;ages 6 and 7 at 4 p.m.;ages 8 and 9 at 4:30 p.m.;and ages 10 to 12 at 5 p.m. Children need tobring their own basket toput their Easter eggs in.For more information, call(270) 798-7446.

*Dates, times and ticket prices are subject to change

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Motorcycle training is an important partof any rider’s continuing education. The Army believes this so much that it has made motorcyclecontinuing education a requirement, through ArmyRegulation 385-10. This training is required for allriders whether they ride on the installation or notand is conducted in a three part progression. Thefirst part of the progressive training program is toensure that all riders first get the basic skills trainingneeded to ride a motorcycle. These basic skills areprovided by the installation through the Basic RiderCourse or BRC. The BRC gives the new rider thebasic skills that allow them to go out and ride safelyand to practice the newly learned skills. For thosetaking the BRC after previously riding many yearsthe training will identify bad habits that may havebeen learned and allow the rider to correct thosebad habits.

Completion of the BRC will give the riderthe Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) card,

which is required for all Soldiers to operate a motorcycle on or off the installation. Thiscard is also required to register the motor-cycle on the installation. For Soldiers licensed in Tennessee a Tennessee State certificate will be issued allowing them toupdate their Tennessee driver’s license with-out further testing. There is no requirementfor a license or the BRC card to take thetraining. The installation provides the mo-torcycles for the Basic Rider Course and allstudents must use the provided motorcycles.Helmets and gloves will be provided only forthe BRC for the Soldiers that do not havetheir own. The BRC card does not expire buta Soldier can become out of compliancewith the regulation if they do not completeor register to complete advanced rider training within one year.

The second step of the progressive training requires that within one year of completing the BRC all riders must take anadvanced rider course. For riders that operate a sport bike, they will need toschedule a Military Sport Bike Rider Courseor MSRC. Those riding any other type motorcycle are required to take the Experi-enced Rider Course for Cruisers, ERC. TheERC is also known as the Basic Rider CourseII or BRCII. The MSRC and ERC are a step upin training and add to the rider’s skills andabilities to operate the motorcycle in mostcases. Soldiers are required to provide theirmotorcycle for The Sport Bike and/or Experienced Rider training. Additionally the

rider must have proof of insurance, drivers’ licensewith a motorcycle endorsement, registration andtheir motorcycle must pass a Motorcycle SafetyFoundation T-CLOCS inspection. T-CLOCS standsfor Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, and Stands.The checklist can be found on line through anysearch engine. Soldiers completing the Sport Bikeor Experienced rider course will receive an advanced rider course card for the training they completed.

Finally the regulation requires advancedrider sustainment training every three year for thetype motorcycle the Soldier operates. With thecompletion of each training event the Soldier willbe issued a MSF card with the new completiondate. Lost cards will be replaced but for the lostcard issued date and the Soldier must have takenthe training at Fort Campbell.

Soldiers must wear the following

protective equipment when taking any motorcycle training.

HELMET: Department of Transportation (DOT) certified helmet.EYE PROTECTION: Impact and shatter resistantEyewear.FOOT PROTECTION: Over the ankle footwear,boots preferred.PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Long-sleeved shirt orjacket, long trousers, and full-fingered gloves madefrom leather or other abrasion-resistant material.REFLECTIVE VEST: A brightly colored reflectivevest or reflective belt.

To register for motorcycle training Soldiers must request the training through the unittraining NCO. The annual Army Traffic Safety Training Program (ATSTP) schedule may be downloaded from the Installation Safety Portal athttps://portal.campbell.army.mil/garrison/iso/default.aspx or the Fort Campbell 101st AirborneDivision Motorcycle portal page athttps://portal.campbell.army.mil/MCSafety/default.aspx. All training begins at building 6074Screaming Eagle Boulevard across from Range Control.

The Basic Rider Course is conductedtwice a week, each Monday and Tuesday and againon Thursday and Friday, beginning at 7:15 a.m.until 4:30 p.m. both days.

The MSRC and ERC are conducted everyWednesday begin at 7:15 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. bothdays. No training will be conducted on Federal Holidays. All motorcycle training is for Soldiers only.

An Army contract with Cape Fox Government Services provides all of the Army Traffic Safety Training Program motorcycle andPOV training for the Fort Campbell installation andall installations across the Army.

For additional information please contactMr Lonnie B. Scott III at (270) 461-0067 or email atlonnie.scott@us.army.mil.

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There’s an “if” in the middle of Life.

I noticed it when I first read thewords of John Maxwell in his book 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth when he asserted, “Most people allow their livesto simply happen to them. They floatalong. They wait. They react. And by thetime a large portion of life is behindthem, they realize they should have beenmore proactive and strategic. If it has,then I want to encourage you to developa stronger sense of urgency and a pro-strategic mind-set.”

If…then—notice the pattern.

Life is either about somethingthat happened to us, or something thathappened for us. I’m not trying to sounddeep or super philosophical, but as I pointed out in my last article The Powerof Perception, Perception is everything!Allow me to elaborate.

In the calendar year of 2012, theArmy suffered 182 active duty suicides,according to a report from the Associated Press. 182 Soldiers made thetragic decision that something happenedto them, and they ended their respectivedestiny-oriented journeys prematurely.On the other hand, we had 30,000 plusSoldiers who also suffered hardships andmade the decision that something hap-pened for them—and they are still herepressing forward.

“That’s a nice quote” a friendsaid to me when I shared this perspectivewith him, “But I fail to see how something can happen for us. I don’tknow about you but I don’t like to haveunpleasant or stressful experiences.”“Who does?” was my simple response.

It is my belief that there arethings that you can only learn about lifewhen you go through its trials, when yougo through the fire (so to speak) that youcan never learn in times of peace. Thereare times that when someone steps in tohelp you during what I call your “learningtrial,” that they can actually hurt you. Thisis wonderfully illustrated by the story of aman and a butterfly. It goes somethinglike this:

A man found a cocoon of a butterfly where a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggledto squeeze its body through the tinyhole. Then it stopped, as if it couldn't go further.

So the man decided to help thebutterfly. He took a pair of scissors andsnipped off the remaining bits of cocoon.The butterfly emerged easily but it had aswollen body and shriveled wings. Theman continued to watch it, expectingthat any minute the wings would enlargeand expand enough to support the body,neither happened! In fact the butterflyspent the rest of its life crawling around;it was never able to fly.

What the man in his kindnessand haste did not understand was this:The restricting cocoon and the strugglerequired by the butterfly to get throughthe opening was a way of forcing thefluid from the body into the wings so that it would be ready for flight once thatwas achieved.

Sometimes struggles are exactlywhat we need in our lives. If we gothrough life with no obstacles, then wecould actually become crippled.

There’s an “if” in the middle of Life.

If you accept that hardships areintended to mold you into the championthat you will one day become, then youcan look hardship in the eye when it’sknocked you to the ground and smileand say “is that all you’ve got?”

If you train and discipline yourhabits to work with and for you insteadof against you, then you can prepare forthe abundance of success that is goingto come at you in a windfall! JohnMaxwell says that you don’t determineyour future, your habits do.

If you’ll see the challenges of lifeas the roadmap to whom you really are,then you can embark on the journey withthe curiosity of a two year old child.

If you’ll do the little things thatyou need to achieve that great physicalfitness test score, that hawk-eye at therange, that “A” on the exam, then you

will find that your path to achieving thegoals that you set out for yourself thatmuch easier to accomplish.

What makes the story of Peyton Manning, NFL quarterback of the Denver

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Broncos, a great one is that he did notjust want to come back—he wanted toperform at an elite level. When Manningfirst attempted to rehabilitate, he foundout that he could barely grip the foot-ball, his triceps muscle had weakenedsignificantly and he had nerve damagethat affected his accuracy. His worstfears were revealed when he threw apass to his workout partner that wentstraight into the ground—he was now ina trial.

All he did this past season waspass for the second most touchdowns inhis career on his way to breaking variousteam records while leading the Broncosto a tie for the best record in the NFLduring the regular season.

Anthony Lopez, author ofBreakthrough Thinking says, “Not believing that something is possible isthe easiest of alternatives. When a person thinks something is impossible,they don’t even try to make it happen.

Why would they? After all, it’s impossible! Rather than spend-ing any energy in trying to figureout the best way to makesomething happen, these indi-viduals spend their mental en-ergy convincing themselves,and others, that ‘it’ can’t bedone.”

Manning howeverchose breakthrough think-ing. He thought, “If I canjust get on the practicefield, then I can make itto the playing field.” He

had a setback, but he didn’t allow it to stop his

come-back.

There’s an “if” in the middle of Life.

Sometimes success is aboutwhat is not happening in your Life! I’m going to go Sherlock Holmes onyou—not to bore you—rather to sharea very insightful observation. In theHolmes classic The Adventure of SilverBlaze, the fact that the dog did notbark when the Horse, Silver Blaze, wasstolen from the stable demonstratedthat the thief was someone that thedog knew well. The clue to Holmes thatsomething was amiss was that the dogdid not bark.

There are common themes thatcan be found in people drowning in theseas of this life, it’s found in what they’renot doing:

1. Not taking a systems approach toeveryday life; in other words, failing tostructure your daily activities in a way toaccount for accomplishing your goals. Ifyou desire to learn a systems approach,I recommend reading chapter 7 titled“The Law of Design” in John Maxwell’s15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.

2. Not having an accountability partner(s). The ability to triumphthrough adversity is magnified when we have a good coach in our ear encouraging us through one more push-up, one more lap around the track,one more burst of energy. It is thecoach, the accountability partner thatwill spur you on the get up off the matone more time when you fall down.

3. Not caring. This article, and everything I have talked about until thispoint, is useless and won’t matter a lickif you simply don’t care. Someone whois unmotivated to do everything thatthey can to equip themselves to surviveis akin to the person who hears of an oncoming category five hurricane andopts not to seek shelter.

It is important to know whereyou stand. My good friend, Gary Ellis Jr.,once said in a sermon that he preached,“We are always in one of three places inthis life—we are either about to go intoa storm, in the middle of a storm, orcoming out of one.”

So, in closing I would like foryou to consider the following thoughts:

• Your greatest resources are hiddenin the very places that you won’t venture. If you will venture, then you will find!• Your best connections are in thevery relationships that you are trying toavoid. If you will get past your own negative emotions about people, thenyou can open yourself up to placesyou’ve never even considered.• Your greatest breakthroughs arejust beyond your comfort zone. If youwill find the courage to stop settling forwhat life has to offer you, then you willfind out how far you can go.• If you will press past your own discomfort, your own pride, your ownoffended person, then you will enjoysome of the greatest achievements inthis life you never thought possible.

Why? Because life has a big “if”in the middle of it and there are thingsyou are responsible for doing. If youwant to win the battle of life; then don’tmake your success the responsibility ofanybody else—take the reins.

There’s an “if” in the middle of Life…

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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. Baldanado 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 (270) 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) (270) 431-241087 . Tennessee Shoppette (gas) (270) 431-4944

Healthy Habits by Char

Oh, how I loved plucking a freshtomato from my parent’s garden in thesummers of my childhood! Mama wouldcan fresh tomatoes and make the mostdelicious spaghetti sauce with scrump-tious fresh ingredients. So why was thespaghetti sauce I tried to recreate usingprocessed foods at a local market soblah? Simple… the quality of the productscould not be matched. I recall when I became interested in what was in thefood I was eating. I began to study the nutrition facts and ingredients on labels,but I didn’t quite understand what the information meant. Through much timeand effort I learned how to read a labeland finally got what all of the jargonmeant; the most important part that I learned is that it wasn’t personal. The

label on each package is a standard foranyone and simply a guideline for the average adult. This is important for youto realize because you are unique andyour personal serving size or dietaryneeds may not be the same as the next person.

Many people believe that themost important item on a Nutrition FactsLabel is what is at the top and the least iswhat is at the bottom. However; in myopinion, the most important section ofthe label is at the bottom.

There may be a section at thevery bottom that is bolded and in allCAPS because it pertains to allergies forexample: CONTAINS WHEAT, MILKAND SOY INGREDIENTS, the next section is the INGREDIENTS: this list canbe anywhere from a few understandablewords to a novel of unpronounceableitems that only a scientist could understand. This is the most importantsection of the label. Your body is made ofnature-pure yet complicated. The art ofthe internal functions from the brain tothe flow of blood, the beating heart andmusculoskeletal formations are intertwined. The nature of the design is tokeep the body running smoothly, unpolluted, and to block toxins. It is

unnatural for manmade chemicals to beplaced into foods to keep them fromspoiling; foods are meant to spoil if theyaren’t consumed in a timely manner-thatis their lifecycle.

The ingredients should be aspure as you can get. Sugar is a natural ingredient- sucralose is not; chemists actually created it by accident while attempting to produce an insecticide. Youmay be concerned that if you consumesugar you will gain weight because sugarhas more calories in it than sucralose. Thisis understandable, however, this mind setmust be altered in our society; chemicalsare toxins to the natural body and onceinside they begin to destroy and breakdown the natural function, yet offerillness and disease. The internal health ofour bodies should be more importantthan the external. I’m not saying that youshouldn’t pay attention to the calories but I am saying that if you are eatingwhole, pure, and clean by reading the ingredients and refusing to consume theproduct based on the ingredients ratherthan the calories, fat, and sodium then ahealthier you will naturally emerge.

Vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients are what make our bodiesfunction properly and offer a healthylifestyle. A good rule of thumb is if youcan’t pronounce it then don’t consume it.Think before you put it in your mouth, andfeel good about the healthy choices youmake for a better you!

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The city ofClarksville as well as surrounding areas will begearing up for anothergreat year at the Riversand Spires Festival!Among the many greatevents that will be heldover the mid-April week-end is Aspire to Stardom.This highly anticipatedevent will showcase

talent from all over Clarksville and surround-ing areas like Fort Campbell. This is a venuewhere young people can experience exposure to the professional entertainment industrythrough Talent Scouts,Record Producers, ImageConsultants and more provided by Stardom Ente-tainment create during theevent. What Stardom Entertainment hopes to

create is an outlet in which aspiring, talentedartists can receivean opportunity toshare with theircommunity and re-ceive mentorship.

Every year the festival grows and offers more opportunities for young peopleto share their talents with the community freeof charge. This year the event will host twoshows. The first, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 19 on the Family FunStage is open to the public and free.

The second is theAwards Show withlimited ticketed seating on Saturday,April 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. The winnerswill be announced atthe Saturday show.The first place winner

will receive $1500, $750 tothe second place winnerand $250 to the third placewinner all courtesy of Daymar Institute. The firstplace winner’s school willalso receive a cash prize.More importantly the winner will have the opportunity to capitalize ontheir talents with the help of a studio recording session and full day photoshootwith hair and makeup provided.

For more information, contact Samantha Getter or Kelly Maselli at (931) 278-7264/320-7368. Stardom Entertainment’s website is Stardom-Entertainment.comand you can find them on Facebook.

Have you ever hadan experience with a serviceprovider on Fort Campbell that just left youfuming? Instead of getting hot under the collar, next time put it on ICE! What exactly isICE, you ask? The Interactive Customer Evaluation system (ICE) is the Department ofDefense’s web-based application that allowscustomers to submit online comment cardsabout services they have used. This systemgives patrons the opportunity to providefeedback about their experiences and/orseek resolution.

Every service that supports the FortCampbell community has an online ICEcomment card account. Have an issue withhousing? Or maybe you want to share yoursuggestions on how to improve one of FortCampbell’s MWR programs? Don’t keep itto yourself, share it on ICE. Providing feedback through the ICE system not onlyallows programs and activities to learn howthey can improve services; but commentsand ratings also help service providers gain valuable insight into how they can grow their

programs to meet thefuture needs of the

Fort Campbell community. Service providersreceive submissions directly to their email andrespond to all who request a response andprovide contact information.

Fort Campbell is known for the superior level of customer service provided to

Soldiers and their Families. If you have had awonderful experience, the ICE system is an excellent place for you to express that as well.Customers are always encouraged to use theICE system to share and help direct recognition for the positive services they have received.

Don’t have access to a computer?No worries! Customers who cannot access a computer can provide theirfeedback by requesting a postage-paidcomment card. Fill out the commentcard at your leisure and simply drop itinto a mail box when you are ready tosubmit your feedback.

The next time you feel your temper rising or you want to recognizea service provider for going above andbeyond, think ICE! To submit your comments and suggestion through theInteractive Customer Evaluation systemvisit www.ice.disa.mil. A link to the ICEsystem is also available onwww.fortcampbellmwr.com.

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You just made a big decision in your life.You decided to go to college. No matter where youare going to school, this thought probably crossedyour mind as you see the estimated tuition costs:“How am I going to pay for this?”

College tuition is expensive, but it can beless costly. One method to lower tuition costs arescholarships. Scholarships are awards for financialaid to assist a student in furthering their education.These awards can be merit or need based. Theycan also be student, career or university specific.Organizations from the federal government to localbusinesses offer scholarships to students each academic year.

The key to maximizing your scholarshipsearch is utilizing as many resources as possible.

The first step, especially if you are applying forneed-based scholarships, is to complete the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (commonlyknown as the FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. TheFAFSA determines a student’s eligibility for financialaid including the Pell Grant, federal work-studyprograms and federal student loans. The FAFSA’sfederal deadline for the 2013-2014 academic yearis June 30. Check with your state and university astheir FAFSA deadline may be earlier.

The next step is finding scholarships youqualify for. Finding the right scholarships involvesmore specific search parameters. Scholarshipsearch engines such as Scholarships.com, CollegeBoard.com, CollegeNET.com andFastweb.com yield numerous results. Social mediais another online resource as students can followTwitter feeds and “like” Facebook pages of companies and education-related organizations. To maximize your search results, become a websleuth and regularly track websites to find the mostcurrent application deadlines and information.

It is also important to look right underyour nose. Your local community can be an excellent resource for finding less-advertised scholarships. High schools, places of worship, non-profit organizations, local university alumni

chapters, and even your parents’ employers, just to name a few, can offer scholarships for local residents.

Searching for scholarships can be a longprocess. No matter how you go about your hunt,make sure to be organized, well-prepared and persistent. You never know what scholarshipawards you will receive. Need help budgeting forcollege? Contact the ACS Financial Readiness Office at (270) 798-5518.

On April 27, FortCampbell will host its firstever City Slicker Urban Orienteering event

as a part of the 2013 Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour. This will beunlike any other event in the FitnessTour, challenging not only physicalcapabilities, but mental readiness aswell. Orienteering originated as ameans of testing Soldiers on theirland navigation ability and physical endurance. The object is tolocate as many control markers aspossible within the specified timeusing a provided master map andscore sheet. Points are awarded foreach control marker pinpointed andverified by event officials. Markersthat are lower in point value will bedispersed closer to the starting areawith points increasing for markers located further away. In this race, participants willhave a two hour time limit (120 minutes),with one point being deducted for every

minute after allotted time. All competitorsthat have not crossed the finish line afterthree hours will be disqualified.

The inaugural City Slicker UrbanOrienteering event will be an excellent opportunity to learn and gain experiencewith this new and upcoming sport.

The event is designed to be fun and challenging for competitors starting at beginner level to the more advanced. One

of the biggest challenges will bedeciding to rack up the lowerpoints (that are closer to thestart/finish points or to go after thehigh value ones that are furtheraway. All control markers must bereached on foot. Various controlmarkers will be suitable for children of all ages (15 and undermust be accompanied by an adult)and Wounded Warriors. Pre-Regis-tration has already begun atwww.fortcampbellmwr.com. Costwill be $10 for individuals and $25for a group up to five people. Lateregistration will be available on theday of the event at a cost of $15for individuals and $35 for Families.

Check out the entire schedule of the EagleChallenge Fitness Tour atwww.fortcampbellmwr.com.

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As much as we would all love tolook like we walked off the cover of a magazine every day, we also know that isjust not the case. Most of us need a littleextra help when it comes to our wardrobe.With winter slipping away and spring creeping in, I'm going to give you some tipson how to transition your clothes from coldwear, to spring wear; and try to not breakthe bank either.

The first things I like to changewhen seasons transition from one to theother are my accessories, and most importantly, my purse. Changing the colorand shape of your purse is a quick way toadd drama and a pop of color to your

wardrobe. With winter I typically stick withblack, but spring is definitely the time tothrow some color in to your outfit. Bebrave! Pick a pink or pastel green! Thoseslouchy purses of the past are definitely giving way to purses with more structure.Try picking a a purse or bag in a fun newcolor. A wide variety can be found at ourlocal Exchange

When it comes to things that youcan use for both winter and spring, bootsare definitely re-usable. You paired themwith leggings and skinny jeans in the win-ter, but in the spring you can pair them witha cute skirt. Short boots and cowboy bootswork the best for this look. Also keep the

skinny jeans out and pairthem with new ballet flats orwedges in a pastel color. Fora dressed down look, wear av-neck t-shirt with it. If youwant to dress it up, try wear-ing an ultra feminine blouse.I’ m particularly in love withthe lacy looks coming out thisseason in peaches, pinks, andcreams! Pick out a blouse infuchsia and pair it with neutrals. How about a greatpair of flats in coral to go withyour skinnies? A suede pair ofankle booties would be theperfect type of boots fromyour winter collection to incorporate with spring looksby pairing them with a skirt.

Another simple wayto update your look is with jewelry. Whether you opt forcostume or pony up somebucks for the real thing, it’s aneasy way to incorporate afresh youthful feeling intoyour everyday wardrobe.Trends for Spring 2013 include: subtle drop earrings,snakes, art deco black andwhite pieces, amber and Pantone has declared emerald as its color of theyear. Whatever your style,don’t be afraid to try something new.

Have you consid-ered using hair ornaments asan accessory? From funky

headbands to gorgeous crystalline hairpins, it doesn’t matter if your locks are longand lovely or short and sassy, you can playup work clothes or a date night.

Spring is all about incorporatingcolor back into your wardrobe, and the easiest and most cost effective way is to dothat by changing your accessories. The keyis to not overdo it with the color. Pick oneitem to really let that color shine and accentit with other neutral clothes. Reuse thingslike your skinny jeans and short ankle boots. Sometimes it just takes one more look inthe closet or a fresh pair of eyes to seespring clothing possibilities.

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“I didn’t even know there was aRiding Stables out here!” I didn’t either, atleast not for the first three years I was at FortCampbell. Everywhere you go, you’ll seefarm land, horses and cattle. I guess it neverdawned on me that Fort Campbell wouldhave a Riding Stables. You can imagine myexcitement when I finally turned the cornerof 101st Airborne Division Road and saw aherd of horses running across the street. I found the stables over a year and a halfago, and I loved it so much that I got a jobhere. You see, we are not your typical Riding Stables. We do not want to offer justtrail and pony rides. We want to be more,give more – to our deserving Soldiers andtheir Families.

We want to make memories, improve the quality of our customer’s lives,have fun and come together as a community. That is what the Army is allabout, isn’t it? A band of brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, daughters and sons; whether you’re serving,supporting, or admiring, we have something to offer each and every personwho visits our Stables.

Our trail rides are the bread andbutter of the operation. Riding experience isnot necessary to enjoy a trail ride on one of our government horses. The summerleading into fall season seems to be thetime that everyone wants to ride, so it’spretty hectic, not to mention the plethoraof camps going on for children. We areopen for riding all year long. Trail rides typically run on Saturdays and Sundays atfour different times. We offer a 9 a.m. and

10:30 a.m. ride for early risers and two afternoon rides at 1. and 2:30 p.m. The ridescan accommodate 10 to 12 people and wehave a trail guide at the front and back ofthe ride to ensure safety. Ages 10 and upmay participate in our trail rides. We usuallyget questions about double riding for par-ents to be able to carry their young childrenwith them; however, we do not allow anydouble riding for safety reasons. If your children aren’t quite 10 years old, weoffer our pony rides on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with an

hour lunch break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The ponyrides are such a great chancefor parents to let their youngerchildren ride, while they leadthe pony around the pen. Weeven have a pony packagewhere your child can get apony ride, a t-shirt and a couple of bags of horse treatsto feed their pony – it trulycompletes your experience.For a no cost experience,come and pet the horses each weekend.

We also offer pony and

trail parties for birthdays. Our pony parties, parents have the option of using thecovered pavilion or our conference room.Our pavilion offers six picnic tables and around pen that is separate from the hustleand bustle of the stables. It’s tucked away inthe woods and provides a more private setting. Our conference room is climatecontrolled with plenty of natural lighting.The trail parties are an hour and a half trail ride. We have several different packages to accommodate the needs of the party. Our parties are available yearround, weather permitting.

Like I said, it’s not all about trail andpony rides… we also have camps! Makeyour child’s summer memorable with one ofour Rodeo or Wild West Camps. Every yearthe camps are packed full with smilingfaces eager to ride and learn about our government herd. The camps are availablefor ages 3 and up, please remember tomake your reservation early! We also offera spring, fall and winter break camp. Thisgives children something fun and educationto do while out of school for the week andit makes for a great experience.

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for couples to reignite the flames. We offeran hour long trail ride, including dinner, a hayride to Lake Taal with a roaringcampfire and plenty of s’mores to goaround. It’s a great event for Family Readiness Groups (FRG) to participate in.We have had several FRGs want to do thisright after a deployment cycle starts, because it’s a great way for Spouses tocome together and cope as a group whentheir significant other deploys. They are ableto rent out our conference room for the FRGmeeting, and then enjoy the night togetherin a social gathering that helps you duringthe deployment.

Our Sweetheart Trail Ride is aunique way to celebrate the one you love.You want creative and thoughtful? This onetakes the cake. Our sweethearts arrive and immediately hop in the saddle for an hourand half trail ride. When they come back,they sit down to a delicious meal from EagleCatering in our conference room that is alldecked out in a romantic fashion. A hayride

down to Lake Taal, roaring campfire andcozy hay couches are just part of the experience. A dozen red roses are deliveredalong with a box of chocolates round outthis romantic activity. Be sure to make yourreservation early for next year!

We have other holiday ridesthroughout the rest of the year. With theTurkey Trail Ride, customers get to pick aturkey from the trees during their ride and atthe end we draw a number. The winner withthe lucky number gets a free turkey forThanksgiving. On the Freedom Ride, wecelebrate our Independence Day with BuyOne, Get One Free trails all day long. Mypersonal favorite would be the Easter Sunrise Ride. We start with a sermon delivered by local Chaplains and then enjoyan hour long trail ride down to Lake Taal.There, we tie up the horses and sit down tobreakfast fit for kings. After we eat, wegather around the archway which is surrounded by tons of hay couches, andenjoy the morning as the sun rises over the

lake while we listen to anothermoving sermon. The great thingis that it isn’t limited to just thetrail ride. Anyone can come andenjoy the sermon. We offerhayrides for anyone wanting toattend but not go on the trailride. The hayride will take youaround Lake Taal, stopping at themeeting place and there you canenjoy breakfast, the sermon andthen get another hayride back toyour car.

If you’re looking to add aspecial touch to your organiza-tional function day, we can dothat as well. We offer pony

rentals, pony express, hayrides, corn hole,horseshoes, and other contests for the children to participate in. We are availablefor organizational day functions any time ofthe year.

Not many people know how bigthe equestrian community is here at FortCampbell. Though, if you come out of Gate10, I’m sure you see the horses in that gorgeous pasture on the right. We have private boarding for Active Duty and Retirees. We have both stall and pastureboarding available at affordable rates. Ourboarders regularly participate in the horseshows that we offer throughout the year. Forthose who love the fast ride, our SpeedShows are just for you. We offer barrel rac-ing, pole bending, speed and flags. We alsohave something for our English riders. OpenShows have over 40 classes for you to compete in, including but not limited to:Huntseat, Western Horsemanship, WesternPleasure, Ranch Classes, Commands,Hunter Hack and Hunter Over Fences. Ourboarders enjoy unlimited use of our markedtrails, arenas and cross country course, aswell as free trailer parking.

If you’re thinking about purchasinga horse, you should definitely stop by thestables and ask about our Horse Care Clinics. These three part clinics are designedto educate customers before they purchase.Topics covered include: how to care for ahorse, what to look for when shopping for ahorse, different breeds, colors and types offeed. We go over the common illnesses thatyou may find in a horse, as well as the waysto handle those illnesses. Our instructors arevery knowledgeable and provide a lot of information in these clinics and offer themin hands on setting. Even if you’re not planning on ever owning a horse, but havean interest in learning how to ride, we’ve got a clinic for you. Our introduction tohorseback riding clinics start on a beginner’slevel, and are offered at intermediate andadvanced as you progress in the class. Theinstructor will move you up or down basedon performance. Both of these clinics runthroughout the year at various times. However, they tend to fill up quickly, so werecommend early reservations.

We are constantly adding newevents and ideas, and welcome any newideas that our customers may providethrough feedback. In the past year, we’veadded over 25 different, new, and never offered before events in an effort to provideour Soldiers and their Families as many options as possible for your recreationalneeds. For additional information please call(270) 798-2629.

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Activ. Fee: $36/line. Credit approval req. Early Termination Fee (sprint.com/etf): After 14 days, up to $350/line. IL Port-in Offer: Offer ends: 4/11/2013. $100 port-in credit for smartphones, feature phones and mo-bile broadband devices. Available only to eligible IL accounts with valid Corp. ID. Requires port-in from an active number (wireless or landline). Svc credit request must be made at sprint.com/promo within 72 hours from the port-in activation date or svc credit will be declined. Ported new-line must remain active 61 days to receive full svc credit. Excludes Nextel Direct Connect devices, tablets, upgrades, replacements, and ports made between Sprint entities or providers associated with Sprint (i.e., Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance), all CL and plans less than $10. Port-in Payment Expectations: Svc credit will appear in adjustment summary section at account level. If the svc credit does not appear on the fi rst or second invoice following the 61st day, visit sprint.com/promo and click on “Where’s my Reward”. Individual-Liable Discount: Available for eligible company or org. employees (ongoing verifi cation). Discounts subject to change according to the company’s agreement with Sprint and are available upon request for monthly svc charges on select plans. No discounts apply to second lines, Add-A-Phone lines or add-ons $29.99 or less. Other Terms: Offers and coverage not available everywhere or for all phones/networks. Restrictions apply. Nationwide Sprint Network reaches over 282 million people. Sprint 4G LTE network is available in limited markets, on select devices. Visit sprint.com/4GLTE for info. Sprint 4G LTE devices will not operate on the Sprint 4G (WiMAX) network. Sprint 3G network (including roaming) reaches over 285 million people. See store or sprint.com for details. ©2013 Sprint. All rights reserved. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Android, Google, the Google logo, Google Play and Google Wallet are trademarks of Google Inc. The HTC logo, and HTC EVO are the trademarks of HTC Corporation. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

off select regularly priced Sprint monthly service plansReq. new 2-yr agmt.

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%100$ service credit for each new-line activation when you move from another carrier.Req. new 2-yr agmt.

VISIT SPRINT.COM/PROMO/within 72 hours of activating your new Sprint phone to claim your service credit.

Don’t delay! Offer ends 4/11/2013.

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TAKE CREDIT FOR MAKING A SMART CALL.For a limited time, switch to Sprint and receive a $100 service credit for each newly activated line of service.

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