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EditorsTara GoodsonCynDe Clack

ContributorsSteve CristCharlene FrasherJenelle GrewellKelley KergerKristy MauteZack McDonaldKensley McLellanTim MinesStephanie G. J. PowellJessica RyanLonnie Scott

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Disclaimers:Fort Campbell’s MWR Life Magazine is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Campbell MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicizedare open to authorized patrons.The mention or appearance of commercial advertisers, commercial sponsors and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change.

MWR Marketing is located at 5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. For more information, call 270-798-7535 or log on to www.fortcampbellmwr.com.24 hr. event line - 270-798-3172 www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr

3 Hands Off Are you addicted to your phone?

4 Adrenaline Rush Check out the renovated Paintball Fields.

6 Memorial Day History It’s not just a day for a BBQ.

6 Freedom Fighters PFCThis PFC has it all.

7 BOSS Takes You to the Derby Place your bets here.

10 Get Ready for the Ride Updated regulations to keep you safe.

12 Little River Days One of four ECFT events in May!

14 Summer Concert Safety Music and sun, what could be better.

18 Soak Up the Rays Sun safety for your health.

20 Getting Along with Your Server A reminder for all of us.

22 Are You in the Club? Suite deal for club members.

24 Keeping Connected How do you include your Soldier in important events?

26 Gear To Go Boat RentalsWe make it easy to get out on the water!

26 That GuyCince De Mayo.

28 A New Normal Children and divorce; this Family makes it work.

30 2014 Week of the Eagles Schedule Remembering the 101st in Vietnam.

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Imagine this: you're in a restaurant with afew of your buddies enjoying some well-deservedtime off. The conversation has just started reallyflowing when you hear a phone ring. The guy onyour left picks up: “Hello?..No, I can talk...Nothingmuch, just out with a couple of friends...Did she?..I can't believe she actually did that...Yeah, thegood idea fairy struck again...” By the time you'vefinished listening to an awkward, one-sided exchange that doesn't involve you; the table conversation has stopped to allow the phone person to finish his conversation, or it's moved on,leaving half of the table behind because they aretoo distracted by the person on the phone. Fortunately, a few simple rules on managing yourtechnological and social lives can prevent a lot of conflict.

–The first rule I'd like to point out is a simple updateto the old rule: No cell phones at the table. MissManners would agree that talking on the phone ata restaurant is rude; to the point that some restaurants are starting to forbid talking on thephone at the table. It's a simple extension then,to say that any cell phone use, (be it texting,tweeting, or surfing the interwebs) should beavoided. If nothing else, using one's phone atmealtimes sends the message that the otherpeople present are unimportant.

–Silencing your phone in meetings,formations, or training is a given,but have you ever thought aboutyour phone while it's not silenced?While you may think your new LadyGaga ringtone is the bomb-diggity,I guarantee that not everyonearound you in a three block radiusagrees. Whether it's a brand newsong or a preloaded ringtone, itdoesn't need to make your earsbleed every time you get a text.Turn the volume down.

–A Soldier is a Soldier 24/7/365 andneeds to be ready to answer the callwhen it comes. That doesn't mean your phone

needs to go with you when you're out on the lake.Plan some time away from the technology. Studies have shown that a break from technologyallows us to focus and reset our body rhythms.The world can wait for a few minutes and it probably won't fall apart.

–It's probably OK to text your best friend frommiddle school “u r gr8!” Somehow, it's less appropriate to do so when you're texting yoursquad leader. Keep your audience in mind, and beas professional as you should.

–Group chat is both a great invention and thebane of my existence. When I need to talk to several folks at once, it makes me want to dig upSteve Jobs and hug him. When someone wishesme and 49 of their other best friends a HappyArbor Day, I hate group chat with a white hot rage.Even more every time someone chooses the“reply all” button. In short: take that reply into aprivate channel.

–Focus on the people you're with. Don't spendwhole conversations buried in your phone. We'veall spent time with someone, and right in the middle of the best part of our story, they pull outtheir phone and start texting. Three minutes later,you've given up and get yours out. Before you realize it, you're reading the news and who knowswhat they're looking at - you're too busy to ask.With a friend, it's impolite to do this, but with acoworker, it's disrespectful. Whoever you're with inperson should be the priority - you can always seewhat Miley Cyrus is up to later.

It can be tough to balance so many socialpriorities: work, Family, and friends. But what is important in balancing these is to realize that yourtechnological connections are your most tenuous.Important calls occur, and there may be importantpeople in your life who you may only talk to overthe phone, but the person you're next to physicallyis the person you've chosen to spend time with: putthem first. After all, that text message can wait. Sotake a breath, take a break from your phone, andenjoy what's right in front ofyou.

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H a n d s O f fBy Zach McDonald

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Fort Campbell’s Paintball field is arecreational-level facility that is open to Soldiers, Family members, Civilians, andRetirees. Located on Jordan Springs Roadoutside Gate 10, the paintball field was opened in 1994 and encompasses approximately 15 acres, with two woodedplaying arenas and an inflatable speedballarena. With 20 years of history, Fort Campbell’s Paintball field offers a fun, safeand friendly environment. The facility notonly offers an exciting day of paintball, butoffers its customers a day of relaxation tosocialize with friends and Family.

The onsite store offers Tippmann 98 paintball markers, masks,and 3000PSI air tanks as rental equipment. Our shop is also able to fillserviceable CO2 tanks and 3000PSI and4500PSI high pressure air tanks. We sellthree grades of paint: an entry levelpaint for $15 per 500 count bag, $40for a 2000 count box; a mid-graderecreational paint at $18 per 500 countbag, $50 per 2000 count box; and a premium tournament paint at $20 per500 count bag, $60 per 2000 countbox. Also available are minor paintball accessories, drinks and snacks. Our friendlystaff will help you with any paintball or facility related questions you may have.

A $20 entry fee is charged to players who have all of their own equipment. This fee covers the use of the

facility and unlimited airfills on one tank for the day.Players can rent the fullset of equipment (maskand marker) for $45 a person. Wehave a group rate of $40 per personfor groups of five to fourteen peopleand $35 per person for groups of fifteenand over. These rates cover the entry fee,the rental equipment, and a 500 count bagof entry grade paint.

To accompany a day filled with funand thrilling experiences, Fort CampbellPaintball wants all players to have a safe

and accident free day. Inorder to do that, the facilityrequires that all individualsmust receive a safety briefing before they enterthe field to play. The safetybriefing allows all players regardless of experience tolearn more about the gameof paintball and how to playit safely and effectively.

Paintball is increasinglyused to simulate close quarters force on forcetraining. Paintball focuseson communication betweenteammates and unit elements, snap decisions,and coordinating actionswith others in order to reachobjectives. For unit training,

Fort Campbell Paintball offersSergeant’s time

training rate of $35per person that will

include all thenecessary equip-

ment to play plus a bag of 500paintballs for each Soldier.

Our small woodedfield is nearly 5.5 acres ofarena, stretched lengthwise,giving players time to maneuver before engagingthe opposing team, whilebeing just wide enough toavoid fire across the field andstill keep track of what’s goingon, no matter how many

players are on the field. This field was recently renovated to replace the

starting bunkers and the removal of obsolete bunkers.

The large wooded field, approximately nine acres, is undergoingrenovation to include five new bunkers, including new starting bunkers and threebunkers mid-field. The new layout is designed to encourage intense firefightsnear the center of the field while still givingplayers a wide back area to attempt to outflank the other team and seize objectives from underneath the opposingteam. The wooded fields will host a varietyof different games such as Capture theFlag, Medic, VIP, and Alamo.

Our speedball field is a recreational layout, comprised of air-filledbunkers staked to the ground, patterned toform a mirror image for both teams. It is anintroduction to the fast paced for tournament world of paintball. The bunkersare closer together and without strongteamwork, the game can be over in mereminutes.

The Fort Campbell Paintball fieldis open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday byappointment only and will be open weekends for open play from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information, pleasecall (270) 956-3118.

By Tim Mines and Steve Crist

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Memorial Day HistoryA Day to Remember America’s Fallen Heroes

Freedom Fighters PFC

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Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday heldevery year on the final Monday of May. The holidaydates back to three years after the Civil War ended.Originally, a day set aside for Americans to decoratethe graves of fallen Civil War Soldiers with flowers, itlater extended the honor to all Americanswho have died while in military service.

The holiday has undergonemany other changes since the years of itsearly celebrations. In 1971, U.S. Congressdeclared Memorial Day a national holidayand reserved the last Monday in May tocelebrate it rather than its original date,May 30. It’s hard to say why the 30th wasinitially the date chosen to celebrate. Mosthistorical readings conclude that the possible reason is because by the end ofMay, all states would have flowers beginning to bloom. Others stated that thedate signified the beginning of summer,whereas Labor Day is the end. Whateverthe reason, the holiday was later changedto the last Monday of the month to accommodate Families, friends, and lovedones with a longer weekend to gather

together and remember the sacrifices our AmericanService Members have made. Not to be confused with Veterans Day, Memorial Day is a day of rememberingthe men and women who died while serving, whileVeterans Day celebrates the service of all United Statesmilitary veterans.

Unfortunately, Memorial Day has simply become another three-day weekend, or an extra dayoff. In December 2000, Congress passed “The National Moment of Remembrance Act” to ensurethat Americans never forget the sacrifices of our fallen.The Remembrance Act encourages all Americans to

pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. onMemorial Day for a minute of silenceto honor and remember those whohave died serving our nation.

This year, Memorial Day fallson May 26, and Fort Campbell alongwith the surrounding communities willhold events and services throughoutthe holiday weekend, recognizing the great sacrifices made by our fallen heroes.

Just through Gate 7, down the street andover the railroad tracks from the Shoppette, you willfind one of Fort Campbell MWR’s unique Physical Fitness Centers (PFC). Freedom Fighters PFC is located at 7037 Toccoa Road and sits directly behindSon Café Dining Facility. Taking pride in serving 4thBrigade and 101 CAB, Freedom Fighters is also opento all Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, and DoDCivilians. It is one of two PFCs on post that offer an indoor climbing wall and wooden basketball courts– making it one of the exclusive places to

work out. Bernetta Prather, Freedom Fighters’

Supervisory Recreation Assistant, stated that a typicalday at the gym brings in 300-500 patrons. Some of the equipment offered at the PFC includes Jacob’sLadder, summit climbers, and treadmills. The facilityalso has an extension that houses free weights, rowing machines, medicine balls, dumbbells, kettlebells, and exercise balls. The PFC offers separatelocker rooms and saunas for both male and female patrons.

Weekly classes offered at the gym includestep aerobics Monday and Wednesday from 4:45-5:45p.m. and Zumba from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Classesare free to anyone who is interested and holds a DoDID card.

When asked what sets Freedom Fightersapart from other gyms on Post, Prather responded,“We are a multi-use facility. Our basketball courts andmulti-purpose rooms are able to accommodate andhost a wide range of events. Anything from briefingsand Change of Commands to combatives and company organization days. “

Freedom Fighters Physical Fitness Center isopen Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Looking for a place to workout on Sunday when Freedom Fighters is closed? Tryone of MWR’s other PFCs like Lozada and Gertsch

which are both open Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Got questions? Contact Freedom Fighters

PFC at (270) 798-7365 or check them out under theSports & Fitness tab at www.fort campbellmwr.com

For a list of Memorial Day servicesevents in your community check the

community sites below.

For Clarksville:www.cityofclarksville.com

For Hopkinsville:www.hoptown.org

BOSS Takes You to the DerbyIn the KnowBy Tara Goodson

Excitement mounts as the trumpetersounds the Call to Post, everyone turns to the startinggate, and with a shot, hooves stampede out of thegate. They are off and the stands are alive with a thundering roar, bets have been placed and the mostexciting two minutes in sports is underway. The veryfirst Kentucky Derby was run on May 17, 1875 andnearly 10,000 people attended the event! This year,Churchill Downs is expected to draw more than160,000 patrons. We have Colonel M. Lewis Clark,grandson of General William Clark of the Lewis andClark Expedition, to thank for bringing large organizedraces to the United States.

After 139 years, the Kentucky Derby isstill the place to be during the first weekend in May.Fort Campbell’s BOSS program will attend this yearand 25 single Soldiers will have the opportunity to experience everything from the fashion andpageantry of the races to exploring the city ofLouisville and its history as one of the oldest citiessettled in Kentucky for only $50 per person.

While dressing to the nines is a tradition for the Derby, you do not have to put on anextravagant hat to be admitted to the races. Every-thing from business casual to semi-casual is allowed in the Derby Room, Turf Club, Trophy Room

and Millionaires Row. Casual attire is allowed in all other seating areas, including the Grandstand.

For many, the best aspect about the Derbyis placing a bet or two. How you pick your horseis up to you, but you should know a few termsbefore placing your bet.

WIN Your horse must finish first for you to cash a ticket.

PLACE If your horse finishes first or second, you are a winner.

SHOW You are a winner if your horse finishes anywhere among the top three.

Of course, there are many other terms thatgo with horse betting. You can find them out by visit-ing www.kentuckyderby.com or www.derbyexperi-ences.com along with additional history about horseracing in the United States.

BOSS organizes and participates in monthlyactivities and trips. For additional information, pleasecall (270) 798-7858 or visitwww.fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/BOSS.

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The harsh winter is over, spring is hereand it is time to take your motorcycle out of storage and get onto the open road again. Manyof you may have been deployed for a year ormore so it is also time for you to catch up on anychanges to riding requirements. There have beenseveral changes to the motorcycle training requirements while you have been away.

The Basic Rider Course (BRC) is the firststep in the Army Motorcycle Continuation Training. The BRC is still a mandatory training requirement for Soldiers prior to operating a motorcycle on or off the installation. The secondstep is now either the Experienced Rider Course(ERC) or Sport Bike Training Course. The ERC isnow mandatory continuation training and mustbe completed within 12 months of completing

the BRC for all Soldiers that operate a motorcycle other than a Sport Bike. The SportBike Course is also mandatory continuation training within 12 months of completing the BRCfor all Soldiers that operate a Sport Bike. The

Motorcycle Refresher Training(MRT) is mandatory for all Soldiersthat have been deployed for 180days or more and is conducted atthe unit. Information on how toconduct the training can be foundat the Combat Readiness SafetyCenter web page. www.safety.army.mil/motorcycle-refresher-training

Step three requires eachSoldier that rides a motorcycle totake continuation training everythree years. The rider must retake the advancedtraining for the motorcycle that the individualrides to fulfill the continuation requirement. Allthree training courses are offered at Fort Camp-

bell free to Soldiers through theArmy Traffic Safety Training Program (ATSTP). Soldiers mustprovide protective riding gear andmotorcycles for all training exceptthe Basic Rider Course. The ATSTPprovides the motorcycles and canprovide helmets for the Basic RiderCourse only. Registration for all motorcycle training is throughSchools NCO and ATRRS.

Now let’s uncover your motorcycle and get it ready for thefirst ride of the season! Clean off thecover and then remove any ragsmeant to keep out animals and foreign objects from the exhaustpipes and air intakes. Before inspecting your bike, wash it tomake it easier to see damage orproblems during your inspection.

Before trusting your life to yourmotorcycle, you'll want to make sure it's road-

worthy and safe to ride. The Motorcycle SafetyFoundation has established a checklist they call

T-CLOCS:• T - Tires, wheels• C - Controls (levers and pedal, cables, hoses,

throttle)• L - Light (battery, headlights, turn signals,

mirrors, etc.)• O -Oil (fluid levels)• C - Chassis (frame suspension, chain, etc.)• S - Stands (center stand and/or kickstand)

Get a copy of the Motorcycle SafetyFoundation T-CLOCS checklist and use it to ensure your bike is ready for the riding season.The T-CLOCS checklist can be found through anysearch engine on the internet.

Make sure that your insurance, licenseand other administrative information is up todate. Check out your riding gear to include your helmet.

Your riding skills may be a bit rusty andyou will have to bring your muscle memory backto normal by practicing your turns and emergency maneuvers. Before you take your motorcycle out for that first and fabulous springtime joy ride - practice your riding skills in anempty parking lot or quiet residential street.Once you have become comfortable again withoperating your motorcycle you can safely take itout for your first ride of the season.

Always ride with a buddy just in casesomething happens on your ride. Enjoy yourselfand ride safe.

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Now that it seems Mother Nature has gottenthrough her mood swings, it looks like spring is finallyhere! Time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weatherand maybe even try something you never have tried before. Every year Christian County hosts Little RiverDays, a three day festival at which they have live music,vendors, and plenty for the kids to do. Never fret-theyhave not forgotten the exercisers, from everyday workout enthusiasts to the current couch potato, there issomething for everyone. For the second year in a row,Little River Days Bike Tour and the Jennie Stuart SportsMedicine 5K are both proud members of the EagleChallenge Fitness Tour (ECFT) and will take place onMay 17 at 8 a.m.

The Little River Days Bike Tour starts at St.John’s United Methodist Church in Hopkinsville and is achallenging tour that caters to all levels of cyclists. I ama “cyclist” but admittedly, you will not see me anywhereclose to competing for a yellow jersey or any placementin a bike race. However, I do enjoy getting outside andhaving the feeling of the wind against my face and tak-ing advantage of the freedom an open road on a bikeseems to give. Last year I decided to participate in theLittle River Days Bike Tour. Luckily for me, you do nothave to be a professional cyclist to enjoy this course! Itwas the first type of event like this I had ever done and

I was a little intimidated, but quickly realized there wasno reason. I found the cycling community welcomeseveryone with open arms. The Bike Tour has three different lengths: 20, 30 and 60 miles. While 20 milesmay seem daunting, it is actually easily achievable on abike, even if you are not a frequent exerciser. Considering I am not an avid rider, I decided that sinceI could normally do 20 pretty easily I would go out ofmy comfort zone and do the 30 mile ride; after all thatis what ECFT is all about. The course was absolutelybeautiful, winding down back roads of Christian Countywith open fields and beautiful homes surrounding youthe entire time. It was so peaceful; it truly did not feellike I rode 30 miles! Now for those of you who are avidriders, the 60 mile ride was a good mix of challenginghills and flat riding to give you a little bit of everything.

The Little River Bike Tour is not a timedevent, so it is a good opportunity for someone who hasnever done this type of event, to give it a try and enjoya beautiful ride in the country. A portion of this year’sproceeds will go to the Rail to Trail Foundation in Hopkinsville to support the Greenway initiative in the

city. Each distance is only $25 to sign up and you cando so at wwwlittlerivercyclingclub.com.

Now you may be saying to yourself, I do nothave a bike nor am I interested in riding, but I still wantto participate in the May Eagle Challenge Fitness Tourevents. Well, you are in luck because there is also a 5Krace, sponsored by Jennie Stuart Medical Center thatsame morning at 8 a.m. This beginner friendly race be-gins in downtown Hopkinsville. It is a timed event so itis competitive, but do not let that discourage you be-cause it is Family friendly and walkers are also welcome.The cost of the race is $20 for pre-register and $25 onthe day of. You can visit www.active.com or www.jsm-chealth.org/5KRun to register.

May is a busy month but it is important tomake time for yourself and your Family. So come visitChristian County and take part in ECFT for May! You canfind all of this information at www.hoptown.org andwww.fortcampbellmwr.com/ECFT. We look forward toseeing you in May!

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Alternate ECFT events for May

May 3, Queen City Road Race 10K, 5K, Fun Run- Clarksville

May 19, Week of the Eagles 10K, 5K- Fort Campbell

May 24, Clarksville Rotary Annual Metric 100, 62, 35 or 20 miles- Clarksville

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Tempo

by Jessica Ryan

Summer Concert SafetyIt’s that time of the year again for

outdoor summer concerts. In the local area,big name events like Bonnaroo and the CMAMusic Festival bring fans from all over theworld. These festivals are an amazing opportunity to hear live music from numerousperformers.

While outdoor summer concerts canbe fun and exciting, music fans should makesafety their top priority. The weather, the massive crowds and constant exposure toloud music are factors to consider. Lack ofpreparation can put concert-goersat risk and damper their experience. Here are some tips onhow to stay safe at outdoor summer concerts:

Carry the EssentialsBeing outside during the

summer can pose serious healthrisks. Like with any outdoor experience, it is recommended tobe prepared. I personally adviseconcert-goers to bring a bag orbackpack (if the venue allowsthem) so they have all the essentialitems on hand. My must-haveitems include a fully-chargedphone, hat, sun block (reapply regularly), sunglasses, bug spray,hand sanitizer, lip balm, pocket firstaid kit and cash. Now, I understandthat carrying a large bag all day can be a pain.Some festivals may offer locker rentals or bagcheck for a fee. However, if you have to carryall these items, consider carry a sturdy yetlightweight bag. This way, you don’t sufferback or shoulder pain. Also, please visit thefestival or venue’s website to make sure youdo not try to bring in any prohibited items.

Recon the AreaOnce you enter the venue, it is a

good idea to be aware of your surroundings.I recommend getting to the venue early andwalking around the grounds. Make note ofimportant sites such as First Aid, water stations, restrooms, food vendors, entrances,exits and ATMs. If it is a multi-stage festival,then be aware of where each stage it is. Notonly is this important when catching your favorite acts, but it is good to know where youare if you separate from your friends.

Have a Buddy SystemAs hinted above, it is inevitable that

you will separate from your friends during theconcert. Since festivals draw massive crowds,it is easy to get lost. Also, with these massivecrowds, phone service circuits may be busy,thus making it hard to transmit a text messageor phone call. My best advice is to have a

buddy system. Before the festival starts, picka time and spot to meet at the end of theevent. I recommend a spot that is easy to findsuch as a distinct landmark. Also, try to sticktogether with your friends as much as possible. At a recent festival, I noticed thatmany groups carried flags and signs on thegrounds. This is a great way for their friendsto spot them from a distance.

HydrateHydration is key to surviving an outdoor summer concert. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two serious risks for outdoor concert-goers. I recommend drinking plenty of water and eatingnutritious meals (well, if the foodvendor options are available)throughout the day. For water consumption, the old rule of thumbwas approximately 64 ounces a day.However, more water is necessaryespecially in hot weather conditions.Get in the habit of drinking watereven when you do not feel thirsty. I recommend frequently refilling awater bottle if complimentary waterstations or foundations are available.If not, then budget and expect tospend more money on purchasingwater. Also, please be aware that

consuming alcoholic beverages can also increase dehydration.

Know Your LimitsOutdoor concerts can be so much

fun! It’s always great to get a break from yourregular routine and enjoy live music on abeautiful summer day. While being out of yourregular routine can be liberating, it is important to remember that you are humanand you have limitations. I recommend takingbreaks from the crowd and finding a shadedarea to cool off. If you start feeling sick, seekmedical attention immediately. There are usually on-site medical professionals who canassist you. Also, if you see someone whoneeds medical attention, offer to help them.

While seeing your favorite musicalacts is important, safety should always be yourfirst priority. Be prepared and stay safe thissummer!

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Healthy Habits by Charby Charlene Frasher

Soak Up the Rays

As a child I recall kicking back onthe lawn and feeling the warmth of the sunon my skin. The sunny days were my favorite as I spent many cold winters caughtin the dreary weather from the Great Lakes.Little did I know that the warm sunshine onmy skin was beneficial and potentially dangerous at the same time.

Research has been done debatingwhether the benefits of sun exposure outweigh the dangers of skin cancer. Some research has found that when sunlighttouches our skin, a compoundcalled nitric oxide is releasedinto our blood vessels. It mayhelp with depression, kill badbacteria, and create Vitamin Dnaturally in the body. In a nutshell,sun exposure could improvehealth and even prolong life by reducing blood pressure, cuttingthe risk of heart attacks andstrokes. Even better is that the riskof getting skin cancer due to sun exposure is preventable.

In order to prevent skin cancer, sunscreen is a must! Sunscreens combine several ingredients that help prevent the

sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. There are two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB. UVAcauses lasting skin damage, skin aging andcan cause skin cancer. UVB causes sunburns, skin damage and can also causeskin cancer. Although reports have been re-leased regarding health risks with some ingredients found in sunscreens, you shouldknow that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates sunscreens.Oxybenzone is one of the few ingredientsin sunscreen that effectively protects ourskin from harmful UVA and UVB rays,Retinyl palmitate is the ingredient thathelps protect our skin from prematureaging. Neither one of the two chemicalshave shown to cause significant healthproblems in people. Titanium dioxide andzinc oxide are turned into tiny particles inorder to make the sunscreen safe to use onhealthy, uninjured skin.

So, how do you select a sunscreen? It’s actually quite simple. TheAmerican Academy of Dermatology recommends consumers choose a sunscreen which has three basic

standards. SPF 30 or higher-SPF is a measure of a sunscreen’s ability to preventUVB from damaging the skin. If it takes 20minutes for your unprotected skin to startturning red, using an SPF 30 theoreticallyprevents reddening 30 times longer –about 5 hours longer. However, you shouldreapply every few hours as most people do

not use enough sunscreen toprovide adequate coverage.Broad Spectrum-sunscreensprotect the skin from both UVAand UVB rays which can causecancer. Water Resistant-for upto 40 to 80 minutes; sunscreencan no longer claim to be waterproof or sweat proof. Oneounce of sunscreen, or enoughto fill one shot glass or the sizeof an ice cube (from tray) is considered the amount neededto cover the exposed areas of thebody. There is no regulation regarding replacing last year’s

sunscreen, but I would recom-mend purchasing a new bottleevery year before basking in thewarmth.

Life is an adventure, get outside and enjoy the sunlight and the ben-efits of what Mother Nature’s glow has tooffer. I promise you will feel better, sleepbetter and might even add a little pep inyour step!

Coolness Under Pressure

With a self-deprecating laugh, shesmiles and says, “I was horrible at first. It isnot easy. Really everyone should do it tosee what it’s like, and that will help themappreciate it.” Now with six years of expe-rience as a server, Anetta Patterson has notonly put “horrible” in the past, she has alsobecome a wealth of knowledge on the din-ing experience, both as a server and a cus-tomer. “I once had a table with kids whodumped sugar packets and salt all over thetable and in each other’s drinks,” saidKaitlin Hennessey, a server for three years.

There is nothing like the proverbialwalking a mile in another’s shoes to have agreater appreciation for his or her work. Foreveryone else, here are a few tips for mak-ing the dining out experience better foryou and your server.

Don’t come in ready to complainRemember that servers will do their best toensure a pleasurable dining experience.Don’t let your mindset set your server upfor failure from the start.

Have reasonable expectations about waitingDon’t go out to eat when in a rush. Allowenough time, especially before a specialevent. A rush, whether expected or unex-pected, could mean that service in generalor each request for a refill may take a littlelonger than normal.

Remember that open tables doesn’t equalopen seatingMany customers get upset when they seeopen tables or tables that need to bebussed. Servers often have a maximumnumber of tables he or she can serve at onetime to help assure quality of service.

Say hello and remember your server’snameWhen your server comes to your table andintroduces herself, say hello back. “Some-times people just stare at me or say, ‘We’renot ready’ yet,” said Patterson. Be person-able and more importantly, take note of hisor her name.

Think aheadServers can try to anticipate needs, but

they can’t read minds. If you knowyou are a fast drinker, considerasking for two glasses at a time ororder water or tea, which manyrestaurants keep available in pitch-ers for quicker retrieval by servers.If you know you like ranch withyour wings, ask for it when youorder. This will keep you from waiting to eat while your serverruns back to the kitchen.

Be mindful of other guests, especially when dining with kids“One kid continuously yelled atthe top of his lungs that he didn’thave any bread and the mom justlaughed,” Patterson said. “An-other mom let her two kids run, lit-

erally, all around the restaurant.” Whetherit’s talking in loud tones, using inappropri-ate language or throwing parenting rulesout the window, these incidents are notonly difficult on the server, but can be ex-tremely disturbing to other guests.

Keep it cleanSome restaurants have gotten rid ofbussers, so cleaning responsibility falls toservers. Patterson said that this can be aproblem area with kids. Being away fromthe at-home kitchen table doesn’t meancleanliness rules shouldn’t apply. If youwant to go the extra mile, store empty

plates at the open end of the table foreasier clean up each time your servercomes by.

Be patient with mistakes and allow an opportunity to correct them“A lot of times people won’t tell you some-thing is wrong, but they’ll just cut your tip,”Patterson said, even though it could be amistake in the kitchen or no fault of theserver. “I know there are those myths that ifa customer sends food back, the kitchenwill get upset or spit in your food. I can hon-estly say that I have never seen that hap-pen.” More importantly, Patterson said, “Iwant to take care of my customers, so ifsomebody is upset by anything at all, I wantthem to tell me so I can fix it.”

Try not to campThe majority of servers’ earnings are basedon the number of tables they serve andturnover, with the help of a timely kitchen.

Lastly, know about tippingA typical range for a tip is 10 to 20 percentof the total bill, Patterson and Hennesseysaid, with 10 percent representing the lowend of the spectrum. Patterson said thatmost restaurants also use tip-sharing, inwhich bartenders, bussers and hostessesare given a portion of servers’ tips. As a result, you may not be tipping as much ofyou think. Consider asking your server if therestaurant tip-shares.

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Game Time

Nearly three years ago, FortCampbell MWR started its first ever TextClub. It began as an idea to get informationto our patrons, with minimal effort on theirpart. Once enrolled, members receive upcoming events that are pushed to theirphones via text message every few weeks.Enrollment was easy. By texting MWR to68683, you were in the club! Of course, thequestion came up in the planning processof “What do our customers get out of it?”.

We rolled out the first Text Clubtent during Blake Shelton’s concert on July10, 2011. 25 members, along withone guest, each were given VIP access. An unobstructed stage sideview of the show, with free food and beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) provided by a couple ofvery generous sponsors, meant thetent was a huge hit. All this for simply texting MWR to 68683?Clearly our members decided it wasworth it. Our numbers boosted byalmost 2,000 after the concert andthe staff working the tent answeredthe question of how to get in thetent all night long. We brought thetent back for concerts later that sum-mer and the following year. We’vealso offered VIP access to otherevents over the past few years.

Since we know the VIP tent is ahuge hit, we wanted to be able to offer adifferent experience to our members. Wepresented a chance at the end of March ina contest to win tickets to a suite at Bridgestone Arena during a Nashville Predators game. On a quiet Friday afternoon, we sent out a text with a clickable link to our website. Within fourminutes, this email had notified me therewere 136 responses to the text. By the timewe pulled the link from the website, we hadover 240 responses! The suite access included food and beverages and was anincredible view of the goal zone in thearena. 16 people were blown away by thegenerosity of the donation. For four people, it was the first time they had beento a professional hockey game, and thePreds did not disappoint. Within nine minutes, both Washington and Nashvillehad each scored and Rich Clune and PatrickWey had both been sent to the Penalty Boxfor fighting. The paced remained tightthroughout all three periods and the Predswon in a shoot-out 4 to 3.

Even though the Predators did notmake it to the Stanley Cup game this year,they are still a great team to watch! AlisonRoss and her daughter Ellie enjoyed thegame, although Ellie was concerned aboutthe players fighting. Sitting next to me, shewas quick to point out that people shoulduse their words and not fists to settle differences. I did agree with her, but shared

that most fans want a good fight to breakout, and no, they won’t get in too muchtrouble for fighting. Dan Homan and his

son enjoyed the view standing up in thesuite. Dan stated it was easier for him tostand, than jump up every time a good playoccurred. Being an avid hockey fan, I haveto agree, but the roomy seats made it easy for everyone to show their enthusiasm whether we jumped up anddown or cheered loudly while seated.Cindy Krohn and her Family enjoyed thegame while munching on the food provided. They often attend games courtesy of the complimentary tickets provided by the Predators, but this wastheir first experience in a suite. Dana Helton and her daughter enjoyed the gamewith a quiet intensity. Kalen’s first game was

from the suite and she stated it wouldbe a tough act to follow. Dana agreed,knowing the close quarters of theupper level are not quite as comfortable as Suite 237. We had oneunclaimed ticket as face-off neared,and Mike Cross was the lucky Soldier toend up with it. He came in just after thegame started and was extremely thankful for the opportunity. The military will call table offered the upgrade and we were glad he was ableto join us.

Offers like this come along everyonce and awhile and we want you tohave a chance to win. You can’t win ifyou aren’t a member, so join the MWRText Club today by texting MWR to68683.

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For many Soldiers, their career keepsthem away from their Families and loved ones.This means being away for every day events aswell as the big, important events. Among eventsthey can miss out on are graduations, commencement ceremonies, birthdays, promsand other significant milestones. However, manytechnologies allow for Soldiers and their Familiesto stay connected for these big events. Skype,email and the ability to send pictures and videosall help to keep them a part of one another’s lives,even when separated.

Kelsey Dennler’s stepfather, ColonelOwen Mueller, has been in the Army for 32 yearsand in the eight years he has been a part ofKelsey’s Family, he has been gone two and half.Kelsey is very close to her stepfather and in thetime he has been gone he has missed several important events such as Kelsey’s 18th birthday,her college graduation, moving out on her ownand when she started her first job after college.Kelsey said to keep Owen connected, she andher mom utilize various types of technology.

“Well, the house feels emptier and it'smore difficult to enjoy holidays and big events,”Kelsey said. “Daily schedules are planned aroundwhen we can Skype him in. So it’s sad, frustrating,irritating, stressful, and exhausting,” she said.

Stephanie Tonkin’s husband, ChrisTonkin, recently left Clarksville for basic trainingwith the Air Force. Not only did he leave behindClarksville, but a new born baby girl named Sofia.

“The hardest thing about Chris beingaway from me is that I am taking care of Sofiaalone and that I get to see all the milestones shegoes through,” she said. She said she knows

it hurts Chris that he can’t be here to watch Sofia grow.

Stephanie said she tries to keep Chrisinvolved with Sofia’s development with pictures.“I try to send him [a picture] for every first thingshe does. I also sent him her little foot prints toshow him how much bigger she’s gotten. I tellhim everything exciting that happens with her,”she said.

For Sofia, Stephanie said she recordedvideos of Chris talking to Sofia before he left forbasic. “I let Sofia watch them so that she won’t

forget his face or his voice,” she said.

After basic, Chris moves ontoAIT where Stephanie will have moreopportunities to stay connectedwith Chris. She said he will get hisphone back once he gets to AIT soit will be much easier on their Family. She said they plan on texting, picture messaging, Face-timing and calling once he is able toget his phone back. “Pretty muchand every way that we can [stay intouch and connected],” she said.

A big event that many miss isgraduation. Luckily, many localschools provide live streaming ofgraduation and commencementceremonies for Soldiers and theirFamilies.

Bill Persinger, Executive Director of Austin Peay State Uni-versity (APSU) Public Relations andMarketing said they started provid-

ing live stream a few years ago with the help ofthe Montgomery County School System as an effort to provide access to those who couldn’t attend graduation ceremonies at the Dunn Center for APSU and the local school system.

“While the intent was to provide more access forthose who cannot attend, a major driving forcebehind this effort was to provide deployed military the ability to watch their graduate crossthe stage in real-time,” he said.

Montgomery County School Systemsprovides the streaming, while the APSU Communication Department handles the livevideo production. Fort Campbell High Schoolalso has live streaming of their graduations.

Kelsey said it was planned to Skype withher stepdad for her college graduation but thetechnology failed to connect. “Sometimes [technology] is helpful but other times its worseknowing we should be able to be in contact butcan't,” she said.

Kelsey advised that a Family member orloved one of a Soldier that is away “should justtry to make the best of the situation. Letting yourself get more and more upset will just makeit worse,” she said. “And they’re feeling the sameway. You should keep that in mind too.” Kelseysaid the most reliable technology for keeping intouch and connected with Owen has beenthrough email.

Bill said the APSU Military Center wasestablished in 2010 and provides a variety of support options for military-connected students. “The center is a great place for military-connected students to find support networking. The center also offers a variety of social events and support workshops to helpthose students, including Families of deployedSoldiers who are pursuing degrees at APSU,” he said.

For any Soldier who will be away fromhis or her Family and loved ones, it is important tostay connected. With all the new technologiesand improvements to technologies, it gets easierand easier to stay in touch and share moments.

By Jenelle Grewell

Keeping Connected Style Your Life

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The summer season is synonymous withboat season and Gear-To-Go is here to help Soldiersand their Families with obtaining a boat rental for funfilled weekends on the water.

Gear-To-Go will begin renting ski boatsstarting Memorial Day weekend, reservations for Memorial Day weekend starting Friday, April 25. Pick-up for boat rentals will be on Friday, May 23.

You can rent a ski boat for a weekend withpick up on Friday and drop off on Monday by 1 p.m.for $540. For holiday weekends such as Memorial Dayweekend, drop off is on Tuesdays but even with alonger weekend, it is still the same price.

Gear-To-Go also offers pontoon boats forweekend rental for $410. There are three sizes of pontoon boats: 18 feet, 19 feet and 20 feet. Gear-To-Go also offers fishing boats in variousprices and sizes which can be viewed in theirbrochure on the Fort CampbellMWR website.

A video and vehicle inspection are tworequirements that must bemet prior to payment onany boat rental. The classschedule for watching the

video can be viewed in the Gear-To-Go brochurefound online. According Victor Guzman at Gear-To-Go, the video is a safety and how-to video.The video features an instructor explaining about thelights on the boats, proper procedures and safety precautions. After going over safety issues, there is ahow-to for operating each type of boat.

Don’t have a vehicle to tow the boat?Gear-To-Go offers vehicle rentals for those who needthe means to tow their boat. Gear-To-Go offers a CrewCab F250 pick-up truck, an Expedition, an Explorer ora 15 passenger van rental to go along with the rentalof a boat.

Gear-To-Go offers a 10 percent discount onvehicle rental when also renting a towable item such asa boat. Prices for towing vehicles are $145 for a week-end for the F250 and the Explorer. The Expedition andthe 15 passenger van are $190 for a weekend.

Gear-To-Go is open Monday through Fridayfrom 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. On May 23, Friday hours will become 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For additional informationplease call (270) 798-3919/6809 or go to www.fortcampbellmwr.com an find Gear-To-Go underthe Trades and Services tab.

By Jenelle Grewell

That Guy

I knew when I loaded all of mybelongings into a U-Haul van headedto Virginia Beach I was a making adecision that would ultimately effect far more people than justmyself. I had a three year old son toconsider. He has a dad in FortCampbell I had to think about. Themove was inevitable, but my heartstill ached. I knew I was foreverchanging the dynamic of what hadbecome our version of normal.

“Life is 10% what happens toyou and 90% how your react to it.”~Charles Swindoll

I’ve heard this quote my wholelife, but never did it apply to my life asmuch as it did on the morning I movedback to my hometown. In the 12 hourdrive through Tennessee and Virginia,I had a lot of time to think. I knew I had to make the best of the situation. My son’s relationship withhis dad had to become a top priority since it would have to bemaintained across state lines and sometimes divided by an ocean.

When the move first happened,things were easy (but sometimes expensive). We flew back and forth everymonth or so when his dad wasn’t deployed. Long weekends were easy toplan. When our son started school, thingsgot a little more complicated, but theyalso got a little easier. Absences fromschool had to be considered. Instead ofspending long weekends in Tennessee,our son started spending every holidaybreak with his dad. Holiday weekends,Christmas break, spring break, and longvisits during summer vacations becamethe new normal. Since our son was nowschool-aged, he could fly by himself. A quick two hour flight to Nashville is allit takes to see his dad for the weekend.Our son is now approaching middleschool. We will have to redefine our normal again. He’s involved in sports. Hewants to spend time with his friends. It’s a constant give and take for everyoneinvolved.

The visits are the easy part toplan. It’s the time between the visits thatneeds our attention the most. If I’ve

learned anything over the past sevenyears, it is that communication is key. In asituation that is often filled with emotion,rational thought has to be our goal. Ourson has to be the priority.

I do my best to keep hisdad informed of our son’s timeline: school calendars,sports calendars, and big events.I add them all to his calendar sohe can call to wish him goodluck before a swim meet or callto ask how he did on his report card. Any time thereis a behavior problem, we both discuss conse-quences. When our son

comes home with good news,I encourage him to call his dadto share it with him as well. It’simportant that my ex-husbandand I are a united front eventhough we aren’t married anymore.

Technology has madethings even easier. Our son canFacetime with his dad, step-mom and two siblings. He can

play video games on Xbox livewith his dad. The days of writing

letters and waiting weeks to receive them are gone. Everythingis instant. For our situation, this isperfect. Our son may not haveFamily dinners every night at his

dad’s house, but he is still very much apart of their Family dynamics. He has twomoms, two dads, and three siblings whoare a part of his daily routine.

Our son has two Families thatlove and support him. Maybe that’seven more important than the visitsand the communication. Our son doesn’t have to doubt whether or nothe’s loved by either Family. He belongsin both houses in Tennessee and Virginia. Both households support eachother. It’s not always easy. His dad and I don’t always agree. We have different approaches to life. For thesake of our son, we always strive tofind a middle ground.

We are all a team. Our son knowsthis. We are all doing our best to makea difficult situation the best it can be.We are choosing to react in a positiveway to a situation that could be negative. We are giving 100 percent ofourselves to our version of normal.

A New NormalBy Kristy Maute

Keeping it Together

This year’s Week of the Eagles will commencethe celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the101st Airborne Division’s deployment to Vietnam. In keeping with tradition, activities willtake place in May. In 1973, then Major General

John Cushman, started the first Week of theEagles in an effort to invigorate the local community and celebrate the Division’s combat readiness.

Friday, May 166:30 a.m. Division Run6 p.m. Rendezvous BBQWelcome Center 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (every daythrough Thursday, May 22)

Saturday, May 178 a.m. Legacy Golf Tournament10 a.m. Unit Open Houses/Lunches11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Car Show11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spectacular Saturday Community Fair (at the Division Parade Field)

Sunday, May 189 a.m. Combatives Weigh-Ins4 p.m. Memorial Ceremony

Monday, May 196:30 a.m. 10K/5K Run (alternate ECFT event)9 a.m. Combatives Tournaments9 a.m. Sports Events4 p.m. Champions of Fort Campbell Ceremony

Tuesday, May 203 a.m. Best Air Assault Soldier Competition9 a.m. Combatives Finals9 a.m. Sports Events Semi-Finals10 a.m. Marksmanship Competition3 p.m. CDR vs SGM Softball Game

Wednesday, May 211 p.m. Softball/Basketball Finals3 p.m. Soccer/Volleyball Finals

Thursday, May 2210 a.m. Division Review10:30 a.m. CG presents awards for events atDivision Parade Field

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