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Monthly magazine for the Soldiers and Families of the 101st Airborne Division of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

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January Gardening Tip

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January signifies new beginning and what betterway to start the New Year than setting healthy resolutions. How about resolving to make this year

the year of the Family and learn all the ways that FortCampbell Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s

Army Community Service (ACS) can help you reach thisgoal. This month we are highlighting many of the programs

provided by ACS ranging from Army Family Team Building and the Army Volunteer Corps to Consumer Affairs and Information and Referral. No matteryour need, ACS can help with “Real Life Solutions for Successful Army Living”!

If your goal this year is to buy a house or car, check out page 10 to learnhow ACS Consumer Affairs can help you be a wise consumer.

Time flies by and before you know it, it is time to retire. Are you readyor are you counting on social security to save the day? Be sure to visit page 6 tolearn more about the importance of planning for your retirement.

If you are new to the Army way of life, Army Family Team Building is essential. On page 20, find out how AFTB can help you build life skills and leadership.

Just moved to Fort Campbell and need help adjusting? On page 14,Tara Goodson tells us how ACS Relocation Readiness can help you get acclimatedto your new home.

It has been a great honor to be able toserve the military community again as guest editorover these past few months. As I prepare to welcome back Melissa Wells, let me express mygratitude for this opportunity. I am happy to havehad the chance to serve you again and I bid you afond farewell and best wishes for 2011. Melissawanted everyone to see what has kept her away for the last few months.

P.S. You will now find me as the Editor of our new BOSS Life magazine, serving ourSingle Soldier community at Fort Campbell. Look for the first issue this month!

EditorLisa Taylor

ContributorsTina DavisDavid EllisTara GoodsonKristen Geist-HodgkinsAlex KrohnAlicia D. McCoyKeri McPeakSue MitchellSilke MurrayTess PetersonPhalecian RawlinsJayme Stalder

PhotographyDeborah YoungTara GoodsonYvonne Chamberlain

fotoliaAndy Dean pg 6iofoto pg 14JJAVA pg 16Kurchan pg 6Gino Santa Maria pg 4Ken Mellott pg 6Monkey Business pg 4 & 20

itsockTerry Wilson pg 10

PublisherCreative ink

Creative DirectorSears Hallett

AdvertisingDavid LoosCreative [email protected]

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 publicized are open to authorizedpatrons.

The purpose of Fort Campbell MWR Life is to providecurrent information about Fort Campbell MWR activitiesand events; to share ideas which will help readers become educated about Fort Campbell MWR activitiesand motivate them to take full advantage of these programs that contribute to our Fort Campbell Soldiersand Military Families’ better quality of life. Views andopinions expressed are those of the authors. 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 EagleBlvd, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. For more information, call 270-798-7535 or log on to www.fortcampbellmwr.com.24 hr. event line - 270-798-3172www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr

All about Fort Campbell ACS

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• To prolong blooms on your poinsettias protect them from drafts and keep them moderately moist. • Regularly turn and prune house plants to keep them shapely. Pinch back new growth to promote

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dracaena and rubber plant.• Move garden ornaments such as urns or jars into the garage or basement to prevent damage during the

cold winter season. For large containers that will not fit in your home, use a cover or turn them upside down during the winter so water will not collect and freeze causing breakage.

Lisa Taylor, [email protected]

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Why not make this your “Year of the Family”by taking advantage of some of the programactivities offered by ACS Family AdvocacyProgram (FAP).

The Family Advocacy Program offersplenty of activities throughout the year to enrich the Family life of our military community. FAP is a prevention andeducational activity, but it is our goal to makesure that we are meeting the needs of our military Family. Consider some of the following program activities to enhance yourFamily life in 2011.

The Family Advocacy Program hasFamily Advocacy Program Specialists,charged with the primary responsibility oftraining and briefing our Soldiers and Familymembers. Some of the activities offeredthroughout the year include parenting workshops, which are broken down by agegroup. “1, 2, 3, 4, Parents” workshop is forparents with children between ages of 1 to 4and primarily focuses on safety, stages anddevelopment. “Active Parenting Now” focuses on the parenting skills of those withchildren between the ages of 5 to 12 years ofage. Some of subjects addressed are communication and cooperation, as well ashow to incorporate discipline and teaching responsibility. The newest workshop is the“Active Parenting of Teens", which addressesthe special and unique issues of the teenageyears such as discipline, peer pressure,

drugs, sex and violence. Other Familyworkshops offered by FAP Specialists include Behavior Boosters, Couples Night Out, On Firm Ground (which addresses Family and deployment), and other events geared toward parenting and couples.

FAP Specialists are assigned todesignated brigades to meet the trainingneeds of our commanders and Soldiersaccording to regulation. Troop trainingsserve as a reminder to our Soldiers of themany FAP resources available to them andtheir Family members to enhance the well-being of Family life. All of our activities are free.

New Parent Support assists in minimizing some of the stressors that a newparent may encounter. You do not have to bea “first time” parent to reap the benefits ofthe New Parent Support Program. Familieswith a child from birth to three years of agecan use the services of this program. Some ofthe choices include Expectant Parent Workshop, weekly Play Morning, Infant Massage class, and home visits. The NewParent Support Program also sponsors a variety of workshops and a very popular BabyFair throughout the year.

Another valuable program is the Victim Advocate Program, which is alsoa Commander’s program. This program’s primary goalis to provide support tothe chain of commandwho may be handlingcases of domestic assault involving a

Soldier or Familymember. Victim Advocates work diligently in providing support to individuals who feel unsafe in their homesand relationships, or have been victims ina domestic assault. Types of support provided include informing victims oftheir rights and community resources;creating and completing a safety planwith the victim; providing accompaniment and assistance with the court system and other appropriatesupport related to safety and well-being. The Victim Advocates are

on-call 24/7. If emergency assistance isneeded outside of regular business hours, victims are encouraged to call 911 or report tothe Emergency Room.

The ACS Family Advocacy Programalso provides training to units and FamilyReadiness Groups. Not only does this trainingeducate the audience on what is considereddomestic violence, or Spouse maltreatment,but training also offers helpful tips to preventing or avoiding hostile situations.

The Sexual Assault Prevention andResponse Program (SAPR) also falls under theumbrella of FAP. As with victims of domesticassault, the Victim Advocates respond to victims of sexual assault, linking them to appropriate community resources. The SARP

program is responsible forensuring that Commandersand Soldiers alike understand what constitutes sexual assault, how they shouldrespond to incidents ofsexual assault, and how tominimize high risk behaviors that may makeus vulnerable to incidents

of sexual assault. Community awareness andeducational events include self-defenseclasses, Lunch and Learn workshops, and information booths set up throughout the community.

For more information about ACSFamily Advocacy Program activities, call (270) 412-5500 or visit us, we are located insidethe Family Resource Center at 1501 William C.Lee Road in the Family Resource Center, onthe second floor. We look forward to hearingfrom you as you plan your “Year of the Family.”

T he New Year is staring us inthe face, and I am sure likeevery year most of us make

mental notes of things that wewould like to accomplish during the next year.

By Phalecian Rawlins

The Family Advocacy Program offers plenty of activities throughout the

year to enrich the Family life of our

military community.

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Oh, what about the ever popular “loseweight?” After all the food we put away during the holidays, who couldn’t stand tolose a few pounds? I know I have made thosesame resolutions on numerous occasions and,quite frankly, failed on just as many numerousoccasions. You know how it is, if at first youdo not succeed…

Another resolution I have madethroughout the years is “save money.” Andnow that I am getting close to retirement, Ihave to say, I wish more and more that I hadnot waited so long.

But really, what is the worry; I havesocial security, right? Right?? You may havesocial security, however, will it allow for acomfortable retirement? No, it will not. Social security should not be your sole sourceof income after you retire and since more andmore companies are getting away from providing the traditional retirement or pensionplans, it is in your best interest to start thinking about putting money away for retirement. Having said that, one of yourNew Year’s Resolutions should be to “start aretirement account”, and give yourself adeadline to start, like – NOW! This month!

Why the urgency? The sooner you start theless money you will actually need to save eachmonth and the more you will have, throughthe miracle of compound interest. For example, if a 20 year old starts saving $50monthly at a return of 8% annually (the S & Phas returned on average over 9% annuallysince 1926) until retirement at 65 he/she willhave $243,430.00. That is an investment of$27,050.00 and earnings of $216,380.00. Ifyou wait until you are 35 to start saving, andeven if you double the amount to $100monthly, you will only have $142,768 by thetime you are 65, $36,100 invested and$106,668 in earnings. That is why it is so important to start saving now.

If you buy into the fact that you needto start now, your next thought might be – what now? You have three options: a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA), a Traditional IRA, and, while you are in themilitary, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Allthree allow you to shelter your contributionsfrom taxes in one way or another. You paytaxes on the money you contribute to a Rothbut all earnings will be TAX FREE when youare allowed to start withdrawals. Since you donot pay taxes on the earnings, you haveMORE earnings to earn more money! TheTraditional IRA and TSP contributions are taxdeferred, meaning you do not pay taxes untilyou make a withdrawal. Since you do nothave to pay taxes on the money you contribute, you may actually have moremoney to add into your retirement fund. Themore you contribute, the more you can earnand like the Roth you will have more earningsto earn more money. Another benefit is thatyou will probably be in a lower tax bracket inretirement than during the years you initiallyearned the money. Instead of paying possibly25% in taxes when you earned the money,you may only pay 15% when you withdraw your funds.

These are retirement plans andunder normal circumstances you cannot takemoney out before the age of 59.5. The government is allowing you to shelter yourmoney from taxes, so if you take a nonqualified distribution, which is tax talk forwithdrawing money before you are allowed toor for unauthorized reasons, you will have topay a penalty, which is the regular tax plus anadditional 10%. I am not trying to scare youaway, because these really are a good dealand there are a number of ways you can getto your money without paying a penalty depending on which type of retirement planyou choose. Also, your contribution to eitherIRA is limited to $5,000 annually if under 49years old and $6000 if 50 or older. With theTSP, the limit is $16,500 and $22,000.

This is a limited overview of retirement plans. If this haspiqued your interest, make anappointment with a FinancialCounselor at Financial Readinesslocated at 5662 Screaming EagleBlvd. or call (270) 798-5518.

By David Ellis

A nother year has gone byand I guess it is time tomake those New Year’s

Resolutions. So, what do we have…well, there is always “quit smoking”or “dipping”, and if you do, that’s a good one.

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The Soldier and Family Assistance Center(SFAC) is a comprehensive centralized officethat provides a variety of services for Warriors in Transition (WT) and their FamilyMembers. Under the U.S. Army Garrison,the SFAC’s main mission is to support thehospitals and Warrior Transition BattalionCommands by developing, coordinating,and providing designated services that address complex administrative and personal needs involving Warriors in Transition and their Family Members.

The Soldier and Family AssistanceCenter provides customized integrated support services dedicated to serving Warriors in Transition (WT) and their Families. The SFAC is a one-stop location toequip and aid Warriors in making life changing decisions as they transition eitherback to duty or to civilian life. The SFACteam consists of enlisted Soldiers and Civilian employees appointed by the Garrison Commander to coordinate resources and act as points of contact forpatients and their Family Members fromOperation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). SFAC staff realize individual needs require individual attention and strive to providetailored, compassionate, and coordinated

services to our Warriors in Transition andFamily members. According to SFAC Director, Michael Britton, “The SFAC is the‘heart and soul’ of the continuum of care forWarriors in Transition and their Families andfor the Warrior Transition Complex. It is aplace for common ground where Warriors,Family Members, Cadre, care providers,community residents and others share and bond as fellow citizens and FamilyMembers of our nation.”

The Soldier and Family AssistanceCenter houses support services for finances, child care, family advocacy, budgeting, chaplain assistance, legal assistance, military personnel issues, logistics and transportation, installation access, benefits counseling, education, employment opportunities, andmore. The center provides a warm, relaxed environmentwhere Soldiers and their Families can gather tofoster physical, spiritual and mental healing. SFAC services will be tailored andresponsive to the needs of the WT and theirFamilies. Most services will be present inthe SFAC location in order to maximize theconvenience to the WTs and their Families.Other services requiring less than a full-time

presence will be brought forward to the SFAC at designated times. Other services will still be providedthrough priority off-site appointments coordinated bythe SFAC staff.

There are over twentyservices consolidated under oneroof to serve the WT Soldiers,Cadre, and Family Member’s.Currently new barracks are beingbuilt behind the SFAC, creatinga campus environment whileproviding all services in one

location. The new barracks is four storiestall, comprising over 400 rooms, and command offices will all be within easywalking distance of the hospital, variousclinics, and the Fisher House, with theSFAC at the center of the campus. TheSFAC is the central hub of the campus, witha nutrition center, a full kitchen, as well asvending machines with healthy snacks andsodas, free coffee, bottled water, andpopcorn. Child, Youth and School Services(CYSS) operate a Child Development Center (CDC) in-house with an adjoiningplayground. The lobby/waiting area is a

place for the WT'sand Family Membersto relax, hang out,and watch TV. It isalso used for specialevents. It is furnishedwith comfortablesofas and chairs set inconversation groupsand a fireplace thatlends warmth, creating a homey atmosphere. Alsoavailable at the SFAC are a

conference/classroom used for training, inprocessing briefs and other support groupsand FRG meetings; a computer café withinternet access and printing, copying capabilities; a game room with WII systemand board games and a covered courtyardarea with outdoor fireplace, barbecue grillsand benches.

The SFAC program within theArmy and at Fort Campbell encourages Soldiers and their Families to see how wefoster wellbeing, and seek to equip and empower Warriors in Transition and theirFamilies. As an ACS entity, the SFAC, Warriors in Transition, and surrounding facilities embody the mission and vision ofthe Installation Management CommunityCampaign Plan. For more information about the Fort Campbell Soldier and Family AssistanceCenter, please call the SFAC at (270) 412-6000.

W ounded and injuredSoldiers and their Families deserve the

very best care and leadershipfrom America's Army.

The SFAC is a one-stop location to

equip and aid Warriors in making

life changing decisionsas they transition

either back to duty orto civilian life.

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Look no further, the Consumer Affairs Officeof the Army Community Service FinancialReadiness Program is here to help! To make iteven better, the services offered are free ofcharge for all Active Duty Soldiers, Families,Retirees, and DoD Civilians.

Local businesses love when militarypersonnel return from a deployment withextra money to spend. One of our goals is toassist military personnel in becoming well-informed consumers. Before you go outand spend your hard earned money, we encourage you to do some research. TheConsumer Affairs Office maintains a consumercomplaint database, which lists all consumercomplaints reported to our office. These complaints are listed as resolved, unresolvedor unfounded. The Better Business Bureau(BBB) website (www.bbb.org) is another usefultool for researching a business. The counselors can provide you with a BBB reportfor a particular business. We cannot endorseany business or tell you where to go, however, we CAN tell you where not to go.Please carefully look over the Fort CampbellOff-Limits Establishments list and avoid thosebusinesses. The Off-Limits Establishments listis a catalog of local businesses believed to bedangerous to the health, safety, welfare, ormorale of Soldiers and their Families. TheConsumer Affairs Office can provide you withthe current Off-Limits Establishment list. If youhave a consumer complaint with a business,the Consumer Affairs Office counselors can tryto mediate with the business for a resolution.If the complaint cannot be resolved throughmediation, we will provide you with information on how to proceed.

A vehicle and a home are the twomajor purchases nearly every individual makes

in his or her lifetime. Making these purchasescan be intimidating and overwhelming if youare not prepared. The Consumer Affairs Office can provide you with tools so you canconfidently make purchasing decisions. Thesecond Tuesday of every month a “How toBuy a House” class is offered from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. This class walks you through the homepurchase process starting at decidingwhether to rent or buy, all the way up to theclosing, if you do buy . As for vehicle purchases, we provide handouts, checklists,and purchase advice. It is important to do research to help determine a fair price for avehicle. Additionally, it is wise to look at thehistory of the vehicle. The Consumer AffairsOffice will provide you with a FREE CARFAXreport for any vehicle. Bring in the VehicleIdentification Number (VIN) for all vehicles you are considering, and we will provide youwith the free CARFAX report. No time tocome to the Consumer Affairs Office? Call (270) 798-5528 with the VIN. The counselors can read the report and/or e-mail a copy to you.

The Consumer Affairs Office encourages you to bringin contracts for majorpurchases BEFORE yousign the contract. It isalways a great idea tohave another set ofeyes look over a contract. Take the timeto carefully review contracts so you knowexactly what you aresigning. Once youhave signed a contract, you may have bound yourself tounwanted financial obligations.

With identity theft on the rise, it isimportant to make sure you have not becomea victim. Why have military personnelemerged as prime targets for identity theft?Social security numbers are used to identifymilitary personnel in many ways. One way tofight identity theft is to review your credit report on a regular basis. Everyone is entitledby law to a free credit report once a year from

each of the three major credit bureaus:Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax. The onlyofficial website to receive your FREE credit report is www.annualcreditreport.com. Pleasesee the counselors in the Consumer Affairs Office if you require assistance with obtainingyour free credit report. Counselors can reviewthe credit report with you and give advice onhow to improve your credit. If you find

inaccuracies in yourcredit report, the Consumer Affairs Officecan help you with thedisputing process. If youbelieve you are a victim of identity theft,the Consumer Affairs Office can provide youwith information on whoto contact and what stepsto take to get you on theroad to recovery.

The Consumer Affairs Office is located in theFinancial Readiness Building at 5662 Screaming Eagle Blvd. Consumer counselorsare available on a walk-in basis. Please call us at (270) 798-5528 if you have anyquestions or concerns. Consumer Affairs Office hours are Monday through Friday from8:00am to 4:30pm.

H ave you ever wishedthere was a one-stop

shop for consumer issuessuch as information about local businesses, tips on buying a homeor car, and advice on contracts before a major purchase?

By Tina Davisand Silke Murray

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Child, Youth & School ServicesChild Development Centers (CDC)1. **24 Hour Care (opening FY-12)2. Bastogne (270) 412-44853. Eagle (270) 412-3303/33044. *Gardner Hills5. Part Day Preschool (270) 412-67676. Polk (270) 412-44717. Tennessee (270) 412-44778. Waters #1 (270) 439-79939. Waters #2 (270) 439-799610. *CYSS Directorate (270) 798-653911. Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-495912. *Kids on Site (Estep)11. Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-0674School Age Services (SAS) Centers (270) 798-412914. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231515. *Gardner Hills16. *Werner Park #117. *Werner Park #211. School Liaison (270) 798-987418. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-5455Youth Activites19. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103319. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364319. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

Community Services20. Army Community Service (ACS) (270) 798-932220. Community Service Center (Lee)

& ACS Director (270) 798-932221. Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-293522. Financial Readiness (270) 798-551820. Lending Closet (270) 798-631323. Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-600024. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-0277Armed Services YMCA25. Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-1566

26. Family Center & Co-op Daycare (270) 798-7422Dining & Entertainment

27. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-182228. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-217527. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-461029. Dawg Haus (270) 798-076627. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-461030. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140

Recreation & LeisureAquatics32. Baldanado Pool (270) 798-520733. Dolan Pool (270) 798-535031. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-631034. Singles Pool (270) 798-4247Outdoor Recreation35. *Arcade & Gaming Center (The Zone)36. BOSS Program (270) 798-785837. Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-588727. Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-490682. Challenge Course (270) 412-785539. Adventure Program (270) 412-785440. Archery Range (270) 798-217541. Dog Park, North (270) 798-217542. Dog Park, South (270) 798-217543. Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-217582. Paintball (270) 956-311838. Parks & Pavilions (270) 798-217545. Riding Stables (270) 798-262946. RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-217547. RV Park (Flechers Fork) (270) 798-217548. Skeet Range (270) 412-401549. Small Arms Recreational Range (270) 798-300136. Recreation Center (Dale Wayren) (270) 798-7391

Sports & Fitness50. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 51. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-3094

Physical Fitness Facilities (PFF)52. Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-941853. Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-735554. Gertsch PFF (270) 798-275355. Lozada PFF (270) 798-430656. Olive PFF (270) 798-410157. Softball Complex, North (270) 798-332058. Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320

Trades & Services59. Army Education (270) 798-588660. Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-669361. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/110062. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-561260. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-017163. Equipment Rental (Gear to Go) (270) 798-680664. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-572965. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614

Travel & Lodging66. Army Lodging (Richardson) (931) 431-449667. Army Lodging (Turner) (270) 439-222968. Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436

Miscellaneous Services69. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-979370. Blanchfield Army Hospital (270) 798-805571. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-716172. Commissary (270) 798-366373. Division Parade Field74. Fisher House (270) 798-833075. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehical Registration (270) 798-504776. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehical Registration (270) 956-449577. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753568. Main Post PX (270) 439-1841/184278. MWR Director (270) 798-995378. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-681880. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/498681. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636*Coming Soon

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Newcomer’s Orientation, Eagle Family Welcome, Smooth Move briefings, ResourceCenter, International Spouse support group,and Citizenship classes are just a few. Relocation Readiness is the very first place youshould contact upon receiving PCS orders.

Over the last year, attendance at theNewcomer’s Fair has grown from a handful ofSpouses to over 100 participants per mo.m. you can learn about everything FortCampbell has to offer. There are agency briefings, a bus tour and a community fair setup in the afternoon. You will even get treatedto lunch that is provided by Luigi’s Pizza! Freechild care is provided on site. This fair isgeared toward incoming Soldiers and Families;but if you missed out or need a refresher, feelfree to stop by the FRC. ACS RelocationReadiness also sponsors the Eagle Family Welcome bus tour every Tuesday. The busleaves from Turner Guest Lodging promptly at9 a.m. and returns after an hour.

Are you new tothe area and have not yetreceived your householdgoods? No worries! Relocation Readiness offers the Lending Closetwhere patrons can borrow basic essentialswhile waiting for household goods to bedelivered. You may borrow a wide variety ofsmall kitchen appliances,sleeping mats, chairs andtables and even a crib ifnecessary, for up to 30days during your transition. PCS orders and your ID are required to check items out. You may also

borrow items from the Lending Closet afteryour household goods are picked up if you arerelocating from Fort Campbell to another dutystation. While you are picking out your items,do not forget to take a look at the ResourceCenter. It is chock full of information pertaining to the local community from mapsof Fort Campbell to current activities. Makesure you check back often for up-to-date information on events happening around town.

For those relocating from Fort Campbell to a new duty station, RelocationReadiness provides assistance through the“Plan My Move” program. Relocation assistsby providing an automated welcome packetfor anyone that signs up via the site atwww.militaryonesource.com. You can also find the link at www.campbell.army.mil. The information you receive in the mail is a general overview of the area. If you need further assistance, you should make an individual appointment. During an individual appointment, you will receive detailed information tailored to fit your Family’s needs.You can inquire about the school systems,housing, local customs and they will even assistyou in the requirements for your Family pets.The staff will go above and beyond to ensureyour transition is as smooth as possible. Whether you are moving to Fort

Leonard Wood orto CampHumphreys, youwill be armed withall the informationyou need. If yourSoldier gets unaccompanied orders, you may become a memberof Hearts Apart. This support groupconsists of Spousesand children of Soldiers that are geographically separated from the

Family as a result of a PCS move. Hearts Apartprovides you the opportunity to talk with otherFamilies that are facing the same challenges

you are and learn more about what the community has to offer.

A common challenge for foreignborn Spouses is meeting people with similarbackgrounds. The staff at Relocation Readiness is well versed at providing assistance. There is an International Spousesupport group meeting every month. Cometogether to share cuisine from your nativecountry, information on adjusting to life in theUnited States and a chance to meet otherSpouses. You also can brush up on your English skills in the English as a Second Language classes. There are beginner and intermediate classes offered every week onMondays and Thursdays. Check out the community calendar at www.fortcampbellmwr.com for the latestschedule. If you are anticipating becoming aUnited States Citizen, you can take the Citizenship Class to get details on the correct

application process, appropriate visas, guidance on what to expect when you takeyour test and finally where you will travel whenyou take your oath.

All these items and Smooth Movebriefings are offered on a regular basis by thestaff at Army Community Service RelocationReadiness Program. For more informationabout any of the programs provided by ACSRelocation Readiness, stop by the Relocationoffice located at 5661 Screaming Eagle Boulevard or call (270) 798-6313.

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By Tara Goodson

D id you know that RelocationReadiness has more to offerthan just information on

moving? Army Community ServiceRelocation Readiness Program canmeet all of your transition needs.

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The Fort Campbell Army Community ServiceFamily Employment Readiness Program(FERP) representatives, Team FERP, are eagerto offer you an excellent program that provides you with the latest information onemployment, education, training, and volunteer opportunities in the Fort Campbell,Clarksville and Hopkinsville areas. Team FERPis comprised of 4 Employment Readiness Program Managers, Sharon Edwards (Lead),Allan Carter, David Keesee, and KristenGeist-Hodgkins. Team FERP offers a combined total of over 50 years of experienceand is committed to assisting customers withtheir job search process.

The Family Employment ReadinessProgram is not a placement agency, butrather a referral and resource center for Familymembers seeking employment. FERP helpsFamilies with the challenges of the job searchand offers information and referral services inthe areas of career planning, employment,training and volunteer opportunities. Theseservices are designed to give all Active Duty,Retirees, Surviving Spouses, DoD Civilians,Family members and eligible personnel thecompetitive edge necessary to secure employment. Services offered include resumedevelopment for both civilian and federal positions, local job market information, application assistance, on post and off postjob listings, career counseling, workshops, internet access and a resource library. Computers, fax machine, and employmentresource books are also available for customeruse in preparing a resume, cover letter andconducting an online job search.

Military transitions can be a challengeand the Army recognizes that moving everyfew years creates career challenges, and withover 55% of today’s Military Spouses working,employment is a significant issue for mobilemilitary Families. Team FERP’s goal is to assistFamilies with making their job search successful despite the mobile lifestyle by providing you the information, tools and resources to help make the transition to Fort Campbell easier.

The FERP office continues to seeover 800 customers on a monthly basis. Tokeep up with the steady increase in customersover the past several months, Team FERP developed a three step process to assist jobseekers called Family Information and Training(FIT). The first step is an Orientation of Services. Customers attend an informationalseminar which provides an overview of FERPservices and answers initial questions aboutthe job search process.

Step two includes Specialty Workshops. In this step customers may electto attend any of the workshops or seminars offered by ACS, Army Career Assistance Program (ACAP), FERP, and Non Appropriated Funds (NAF). Workshops offered include the Employer Spotlight, normally held the second Tuesday of themonth, which has been a big event in the pastfew months. Representatives from local companies are given the opportunity to discuss their organization’s current openings,application process, and how to best qualifyfor positions. Team FERP strives to bring in thecompanies who have current openings andcover a broad range of careers. Please be sureto check with the FERP office to find out whichcompanies are scheduled to attend for the upcoming months, as well as all other workshops and seminars being offered.

The FIT process all comes together inthe third step, One-on One Counseling,where clients sit with an Employment Readiness Program Manager for an assessment of services, to ensure all questionshave been answered and concerns addressed.Our FIT seminars are normally held Monday,Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the ACS building at 5661 Screaming Eagle Blvd. We recommend pre-registering for the seminar by calling (270) 798-4289 or stopping by the office.

The FERP office is located in ACS at5661 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Suite 108, andour hours of operation are Monday throughFriday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please stop by theoffice during our office hours or call (270) 798-4412/4289 to find out about the latest programs to help you succeed in yourjob search. General information is available ona walk in basis. For one on one counseling andresume assistance from ‘scratch’, an appointment is recommended to ensure efficient office coverage and counselor availability. FERP also encourages you to checkout our Facebook page, where you can get upto date information about future workshops,success stories, and job leads. Visit our pageand share your job search stories, questions,and/or concerns.

By Kristen Geist-Hodgkins

I n today’s uncertain job market itis good to know there is a FREEresource available to equip you

with the skills needed to successfullypave your future.

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Many federal, state and local programs exist to help Families with specialneeds; however it can become overwhelmingand confusing to locate all the appropriateagencies and requirements. In response to the overwhelming requests to enhance services for Family members with specialneeds, the U.S. Army Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation Command respondedby bolstering its already existing Army Community Service (ACS) Exceptional FamilyMember Program (EFMP) by adding SystemsNavigation services.

Systems Navigation is a new and exciting service that is currently being utilizedby many Families on Fort Campbell. SystemsNavigation is an extension of the ACS EFMP,whose primarily responsibility is to facilitateconnections between Families who have special needs and the systems of requiredcare. This includes building a complex network of care providers and support servicesto enhance the health and development of theExceptional Family Member (EFM). Additionally, Systems Navigators assist the

Family in navigating the variety ofprograms available through the Department of Defense, Department of the Army and otherfederal, local and state agencies.Systems Navigators work closelywith health care professionals,school support services, personneland community based resources inan effort to ensure the Family isconnected to available resourcesand what they provide.

Fort Campbell, ArmyCommunity Service EFMP was selected as 1 of 26 Installations across the Army to embed Systems Navigators into their program.System Navigators attended 2 week SystemNavigation course at MWR Academy inSpringfield Virginia. “The System Navigatorsare up and running, receiving referrals, andproviding real life solutions for successful Armyliving”, said Felicia Jefferson, ExceptionalFamily Member Program Manager.

The Systems Navigator’s mission is toprovide continued support for the Family

through commitment, advocacy and empowerment. The Systems Navigator’s goalsare to identify the Family’s strengths andneeds, prioritize the EFM and Family goals,and to develop service plans to reach desiredgoals and outcomes. Home visits may bescheduled with the Systems Navigator to provide a convenient option for accessingEFMP services.

If you or someone you know could benefit fromthis service, please contact us at (270) 798-2727.

When I firstmoved to Fort Campbell, I was unsure if I wanted towork full-time. I did notknow anyone in the areaand was feeling pretty lost.A Spouse I had methrough my Family Readiness Group (FRG) encouraged me to take the Army Family TeamBuilding classes and I found I enjoyed the entire program. I became certified to teach thelevel classes and met a great group of peoplethat I still am in contact with seven years later. I built my resume by continuing to be activeand made many network connections. It led to volunteering with other agencies and I havehad the opportunity to travel to different locations for training and meet people from all over the world. All while giving back to thecommunity. Talk about a warm fuzzy!

Volunteering does more for our community than give you the warm fuzzies. By helping out you are able to keep your

resume current, do something you are passionate about and set a great example forour fellow Families at Fort Campbell. Whetheryou are new to the area, or have been aroundfor a while, you can find out about volunteering from the Army Volunteer CorpsCoordinator (AVCC). Becki Mastrian is ourAVCC and she encourages you to register atwww.myarmyonesource.com. You are able tosearch and apply for available volunteer positions. Volunteer opportunities include:Family Readiness Group, Army CommunityService, Fort Campbell Schools, AmericanRed Cross, MWR Marketing, Chapels and

Spouse’s Clubs.Fort Campbell is wonderful

about recognizing the hardwork of volunteers. To ensureyou receive that recognition,you need to record your hoursvia the web site above. You

log onto the Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) to track your time.This is important both for recognition and because Fort Campbell receives money for the volunteer hours you log! This enables Fort Campbell to utilize funds in a variety ofways. Every spring Fort Campbell honors the Volunteer of the Year Nominees with a funevening of activities, dinner and gifts. There is always a fun theme for the event and it is a wonderful way to say thank you to all our volunteers. If you have something you are passionate about and are interested in volunteering in the community, please contact Becki Mastrian at (270) 956-2934.

By Jayme Stalder

By Tara Goodson

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Do you need someone to talk to? Weall do from time to time. Whether it is a friendlyear or a professional, we all need to talk aboutour feelings every now and then. I can remembera few weeks back when I was waiting in the Family Resource Center (FRC) lobby either for aFamily Readiness Group (FRG) meeting or perhaps for a pre-deployment brief, I was justsitting there, waiting. This lovely woman satdown on the couch next to me and juststarted talking. I honestly could have talkedto her for hours. It turns out, that womanwas a Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC).

I had heard about the MFLCsthrough my FRG, but I never really thought Ineeded to talk to one. After that short interaction, my perception changed. TheMilitary Family Life Consultants at Fort Campbell are here for all reasons—problemsbig or small, and sometimes even just tochat. They want to help military Families nomatter what is going on in our lives.

Military Family Life Consultants provide solution-oriented consultations to individuals,couples, Families, and groups. The MFLC program is designed to provide free support andassistance to all Active Duty Soldiers, Reservists,military Family members, and Civilian personnel.A MFLC consultant will meet with you just about

anywhere that is convenient for you. The meets are confidential, free, and no records are kept. MFLC are trained professionals placedwithin the Fort Campbell community to offer us all assistance.

Some possible issues an MFLC can helpwith include adjustment and transition, stress,

marital or couple, anxiety or sadness,communication, grief or loss, and somuch more. Just give them a call to seehow they can help you. To contact Military Family Life Consultant on FortCampbell, call the Family Resource Center (FRC) at (270) 956-4381. You canalso stop by the FRC located at 1501William C. Lee Road, right inside Gate 1.Military Family Life Consultants are hereto help the Fort Campbell communityduring these long deployments. Sometimes a friendly conversation canrelieve whatever might be troubling yourmind. Take my advice; Military FamilyLife Consultants can help!

Many people have heard of Army Family Team Building (AFTB) but are not surewhat it is and what exactly it can do for you. AFTB is a three part program. The first part consists of a series of three levels. Level 1 startswith the basics from acronyms and terms, militarycustoms and courtesies, financial readiness tobasic problem solving. Level 2 classes deal morewith self development such as personal time management, exploring personality traits, crisis

coping and grieving, and introduction to leadership. Level 3classes target leadership with classeson understanding needs, managinggroup conflict, meeting management, and coaching and mentoring.

Beginning in January 2011,AFTB will be offering Night Owl classes for those who are not able to attend AFTB during the day.Level 2 classes will be offered January 18, 20,25 and 27. Level 3 will be offered February 15, 17, 22 and 24, andLevel 1 will be offered March 22,24 and 29. All of these classesare from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.at the Family Resource Center. Participants must attend allNight Owl classes to completeeach level.

The second part of ArmyFamily Team Building is Unit Briefings.The staff at AFTB can come out to anyUnit function, FRG meeting or group get-together and talk about what AFTB has tooffer and answer any questions you might haveabout the program. The third part of AFTB iscalled Concept Blocks. This is where you can request certain classes from the AFTB levels andwe will bring them to your group. You can request up to four modules from any of the AFTB

classes and our instructors will bring the classes toyour location to meet your needs.

If you are not able to attendclasses because you need someone to

watch the children, AFTB can helpwith that as well. If your children are registered withChild Youth and School Services (CYSS), AFTB provides childcare on-site atno cost to you while you attend class! Childcare is located in the Family Resource

Center at the Kids On Site(KOS) center so your children will

be nearby while you are in class.For more information about AFTB or if

you would like to volunteer with the program,give us a call at (270)798-4800, visit our websiteat www.fortcampbellmwr.com/acs/aftb, send usan email at [email protected] or dropby the AFTB Office located in the Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Road (just inside of Gate 1).

By Tess Peterson

By Alex Krohn

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Fort Campbell Army Community Service (ACS) offers an abundance of programsgeared to assist military Families, but gettingconnected to the right program can sometimesbe challenging. Did you know that ACS has Information and Referral representatives who areexperts at getting you connected to the rightprogram? In essence, Information and Referral isthe central “hub” of information about any and allACS programs and activities.

The Information and Referral representatives field calls for the Family Assistance Center (FAC) number, the informationdesk at the Family Resource Center (FRC), as wellas the information desk at the main ACS building.Information and Referral representatives providecallers with answers to questions ranging fromuse of the FRC building for functions to inquiriesabout any program provided through ACS.

The FRC, located at 1501 William C.Lee Road, is home to many of the ACS programssuch as Army Family Team Building (AFTB), ArmyFamily Action Plan (AFAP), Mobilization and

Deployment (Mob/Dep), Military Family LifeConsultants (MFLC), Family Advocacy Program(FAP), Victims Advocate Program (VAP) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response.

The main ACS building, located at 5662 Screaming Eagle Boulevard, houses the remaining ACS programs to include Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP), Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP),Relocation, Outreach and another Informationand Referral desk. If you visit the main ACS

building you can pick up brochures about classes,flyers about upcoming events and the ACS EagleGuide, filled with information about all ArmyCommunity Service programs.

ACS Information and Referral representatives possess a wealth of knowledgeand provide a great starting point for anyoneseeking guidance about Army Community Service programs. Whether you are new to themilitary or are just learning these organizationsare available, everyone may call or stop by one ofthe Information and Referral desks to learn moreabout all the programs available to assist you andyour Family.

The Army Community Service (ACS)Family Resource Center is the one-stop shopfor all Family Readiness Groups (FRG) and theirFamily Members. For their benefit, the FRCprovides computerswith internet capability, copy machines, a fax machine, a digitalscanner, and meetingrooms to hold a variety of FRG functions and an R.F.Sink Satellite Library.The facility offers fourclassrooms, a formaldining room with fireplace and a full-sizekitchen, which can be used for different FRGfunctions at no cost. The lobby area and resource rooms maintain informationalbrochures and post information. The FRC ishome to the following ACS Family programs:Army Family Team Building (AFTB), Army Family Action Plan (AFAP), Army Volunteer

Corps Coordinator (AVCC), Mobilization andDeployment (Mob/Dep), Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and the Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC).

The AFTB programoffers personal and professional developmentclasses that are availablefree of charge to any person associated with the military. Classes may betaken either in a regulartraining day or in a concept block. Soldiers,SGT and below, can earnup to four promotion

points for taking 40 hours of training. Classesare offered monthly. Unit briefs and classes forFRGs are available upon request. AFTB classes are also available online atwww.myarmyonesource.com. The contactphone number is (270) 798-4800.

The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)is an annual conference designed to improve

the quality of life and well-being for all members of the Army Family. Visit the officialAFAP website at www.campbell.army.mil/afapto submit an issue and participate in the conference or call (270) 798-2063 for more information.

The Mobilization and Deploymentprogram works with all FRGs on the installationto ensure they are in a constant state of readiness and in compliance with Fort Campbelland Department of the Army regulations. Theprogram links Families with their specific unitFRG and assists with referrals when needed.Operation R.E.A.D.Y classes available includeFRG Leader, Point of Contact, Treasurer, andNewsletter. Additional services include CARETeam Training, Spouse Battlemind Training,and Pre-Deployment and Reintegration briefings. For more information call (270) 798-3849/4408 or (270) 412-3195. TheFRC is located at 1501 William C. Lee Road,which is right inside Gate 1. The main phonenumber for the FRC is (270) 956-2935.

By Sue Mitchell

By Alicia D. McCoy and Lisa Taylor

Did you know that ACS has Information

and Referral representatives who

are experts at gettingyou connected to the

right program?Family Assistance Center:

1-866-252-9319Family Resource Center:

(270) 956-2935Main ACS Building:

(270) 798-9322

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