EditorCynDe Clack

Contributors19th Air Support

Operations Squadron Alyssa BlakemoreCharlene FrasherJuanita HarrisKensley McLellanSPC Walter M. NelsonJessica RyanLisa TaylorUSAA

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3 Hometown Hero - The Hidden Airmen of Fort CampbellWe have Air Force at Fort Campbell? Read about our hidden heroes.

6 Protect your Mobile DevicesYour life is on that smartphone or tablet. Do you know how to protect it?

7 Christian County Salute WeekAn entire week of events for military Families and the community to enjoy.

10 Win a Great GetawayFour lucky participants worldwidewill win a grand prize vacation package.

12 Import PerformancesDomestic versus Import - what's your preference?

14 Back to School GadgetsPaper and pencil? Not anymore. How about: Computers, Apps, and Headphones?

18 Avoid Morning MadnessWhat can you do to start each day with a PMA (Positive Mental Attitude)?

18 Got Talent?Is your child ready to light up a stage and showcase their talent?

20 Money Saving Tips for Eating Out Next time you head out for a night on the town, consider these money saving tips for eating out.

22 Healthy Habits by CharHealthy habits are one of the greatest gifts you can give your children.

22 Healthy Eating/Healthy WalletTen tips for making nutritious choices that don't hurt your wallet.

25 2012 Week of the EaglesThe 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell will celebrate the 2012 Week of the Eagles, August 10-17.

29 Resilience and Your RelationshipHope lies in knowing that all of our challenges and adversities are momentary.

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The history of the 19th ASOS can betraced all the way back to the Korean conflict.During this time, many Airmen, who were normally pilots, would get assigned to assist anofficer who was conducting all the forward aircontrolling of the aircraft. The Air Force literallytook pilots out of their jets to have them link upwith radio operators and jeep drivers to controlwhat we now call close air support. Thus beganthe illustrious legacy of the 19th ASOS. SMSGTKevin Short explained that close air support “Inessence is the delivery of an air to ground munitions in close proximity to friendly forces

and this [the Korean conflict] is where thatbegan.” The mission of the 19th Air SupportOperations Squadron is to integrate air andspace power into the combat plans and operations of the 101st Airborne Division (AirAssault). The 19th provides tactical air controlparties supporting worldwide joint taskings.

While supporting the Soldiers of FortCampbell many Airmen have placed their liveson the line, some making the ultimate sacrifice.To honor those who serve with our Soldiers I would like to share their stories of courage and valor.

Airman First Class Dennis C. Kelschwas deployed for one year to Afghanistan alongthe Konar River near the Pakistan border, and

The Hidden Airmen of Fort Campbellby Lisa Taylor and the 19th Air Support Operations Squadron

Hometown Hero

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Competition has been shown to be useful up to a certain point and no further, but cooperation, which is the thing we must strive for today, begins where competition leaves off.~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt shared these words of wisdom with us over 70 years ago and the message still holdstrue today. In combat operations on and over land, the Army and Air Force are intrinsic partners. However,there is so much overlap with day-to-day operations this partnership is often taken for granted. On the battlefield is where the most important teamwork occurs. When the Army and Air Force combine their efforts, they are quite the formidable foe and unequalled among the armed forces of the world. I know someof you may be wondering why I am writing about the Air Force when Fort Campbell is an Army post. Well,did you know that right here on Fort Campbell we are fortunate to have the 19th Air Support OperationsSquadron (ASOS)

served as a Tactical Air Control Party Apprenticesupporting 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. During this time he supportedover 50 outside the wire combat operations, including 11 Air Assault missions.

While supporting a “Bastogne Overwatch” mission, one of the vehicles in theirconvoy struck an Improvised Explosive Device(IED), destroying it and critically wounding the passengers. Kelsch immedi-ately moved with the Company Commander tothe destroyed vehicle. Theyfound the vehicle split intwo by the explosion withthe rear half containingthree critically woundedSoldiers. Despite risk of injury to himself, Kelschclimbed into the destroyedvehicle and began to remove the injured.

Now under direct enemy fire from anambush, Kelsch pulled the first wounded manfrom the vehicle and moved him to cover. Hethen proceeded back to the destroyed vehicle,still under direct fire, and pulled the second injured Soldier to safety. Recognizing the need forclose air support to thwart theescalating ambush, Kelschquickly established a SATCOMlink to the Air Support Operations Center and requested close air support.Following this request, heonce again disregarded hispersonal safety and proceeded back to the destroyed vehicle to assist a Combat ArmyMedic in removing the third injured Soldier andcarried him to a safe location.

While medics treated the threewounded Soldiers, Kelsch secured the area byengaging the enemy with suppressing smallarms fire. Upon arrival of the requested close airsupport, he identified the enemy location andpassed targeting and friendly information to a

qualified controller in the Company Tactical Operations Center. This precise data led to theneutralization of the enemy and allowed friendlyforces to safely evacuate the wounded. For hisvaliant efforts, Airman First Class Dennis C.Kelsch was awarded the A1C Raymond LosanoTactical Air Control Party of the Year for the 19thASOS for 2011.

Senior AirmanDaryl E. Cooper wasawarded the A1C RaymondLosano Tactical Air ControlParty of the Year for the entire Air Force in 2009 forhis outstanding achieve-ments as Tactical Air Control Party Journeyman.His true dedication to dutywas evident while servingas Joint Terminal AttackController in support of2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade,

101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during Operation Enduring Freedom. During this time,Cooper’s superior job expertise directly contributed to over 150 enemies killed in actionduring multiple operations.

Cooper’s element was ambushed withRPGs and heavy machine gun fire during a dismountedcombat operation.To gain situationalawareness on theenemy’s position,Cooper exposedhimself to heavyenemy fire while controlling close airsupport and killing

16 enemies. On another mission, after air assaulting into enemy territory, his position tookeffective direct and indirect enemy fire while hecoordinated a medical evacuation and carriedwounded Soldiers to the helicopter landingzone. Cooper then controlled close air supportfor more than 13 hours on enemy positions; hisactions resulted in more than 35 enemies killedand the safe evacuation of four wounded Soldiers. Cooper was also instrumental in preventing his company outpost from beingoverrun by enemy forces.

In the early hours of November 4,2010 Senior Airman David Lafferty air assaultedinto the Watapur Valley in the Eastern part ofAfghanistan in support of Operation BulldogBite Phase III. The Watapur Valley was a knownenemy safe haven and suspected to host terrorist training facilities. Shortly after daybreak, the clearing element began to receivefire from close proximity. The overwatch element began to call in mortar fire until theycame under small arms fire from multiple

positions. The Joint Terminal Attack Controllerwas able to use the AWT to suppress the engaging enemy forces as well as allow MEDEVAC helicopters to extract those whowere wounded or killed.

The next day they came under firefrom a barrage of 15-20 RPG’s as well as a PKMand an AK-47. Lafferty contacted the AirWeapons Team (AWT) that was assisting anotherelement and they were able to call for an AH-64and use its 30 mm cannon and rockets withindangerously close distances to suppress theenemy and enable the friendly forces to overtake the enemy position. As the enemy wasneutralized, Lafferty and others were able to extract friendly casualties.

Just prior to sunset on the third day,the enemy conducted a well-coordinated attackand were able to advance to within handgrenade range, killing and wounding manyfriendly Soldiers. Again, the Joint Terminal Attack Controller was able to use close air support to devastating effect. By passing coordinates to a pair of F-15’s, Lafferty was ableto direct the use of a 500lb bomb to kill threeenemy combatants. A second set of coordinateswent to a MQ-9 Reaper which employed twohellfire missiles to neutralize five more enemypersonnel. While the friendly forces enduredheavy casualties during the engagement, they were able to force the retreat of the enemyout of the valley. These stories of heroism and selfless sacrificeserve as a great reminder of the awe inspiring feats we can accomplish if we combineour efforts. It didn’t matter to the Airmen thatthey were helping Army Soldiers because ultimately we are all on the same team. This illustrates that American fighting men andwomen can combine their strengths to achievegreat objectives despite the differences in their uniform.

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In the Know

Your life is on that smartphone andtablet. Here's how to keep your finances and identity safe.

Mobile devices make our lives easier —everything we need to contact friends and Family,manage our finances and juggle our personal andprofessional lives is at our fingertips. But what ifthat information were to fall into the wrong hands?Then, scammers and thieves would have everything they need to drain your bank accountsand steal your identity.To keep your smartphone and tablet safe fromsuch prying eyes, follow these six essential safeguards.

1. Use Passwords, Locks and MoreAlways password-protect your mobile

device, use the auto-lock security feature, and

activate the encryption feature (if it's built in), advises Jack Key, USAA's chief information securityofficer. Many devices can be set so that if thewrong password is entered a certain number oftimes in a row, the device automatically deletes allthe stored information. But don't worry — youshould be able to retrieve your data from yourcomputer if you've been synchronizing the two de-vices.

When creating a password, choose onethat's easy for you to remember but will be difficultfor others to guess. And make sure your auto-lockfeature is turned on so it will kick in after a coupleof minutes. That helps ensure no one will be ableto use the phone or tablet without knowing yourpassword. Also, don't share your password withanyone or tape it to your mobile device.

To encourage the return of a lost hand-set, consider writing or engraving yourname and contact information — but notyour password — on its back with the prom-ise of a reward. Several applications forsmartphones let you offer a reward for thereturn of a lost phone.

2. Back It UpOnly store the information you'll need

quick and frequent access to in your mobiledevice, Key advises. Remember, syncingyour device to Outlook or another email application may automatically synchronizeany notes in your contacts database, so payspecial attention to what you have in thosefields. Take care not to store user namesand passwords in the note fields, says Key.

Also keep a separate record of yourphone's basic data, including all accountnumbers, passwords, phone numbers, ad-dresses and any other sensitive information,as well as the device's make, model and serial number. If your gadget is lost or stolenand you want to change your passwordsquickly, you'll have the information youneed at your fingertips.

3. Beware of Jailbreaking and Out-of-Market Apps

Such practices can open your phoneto viruses and Internet scams without your knowledge, warns Key. The only way to re-move these harmful software threats,known as malware, is to completely wipeout the phone's memory and revert it to itsoriginal factory status.

As hackers get more sophisticated withthese devices, the possibility of malware increases.Mobile phishing apps — phony versions of real applications designed to separate you from yourpersonal information — are also on the rise. An example recently hit close to home when USAAthwarted a phony USAA app for Android.

4. Keep Close Tabs on Your TabletMost tablets are thought of as

overgrown smartphones that can be used forbrowsing the Web, viewing videos and playinggames. But tablets are just as capable as a phone— if not more so — when it comes to doing realwork. They require the same amount of securityforesight, yet few users even secure them with apassword. Its larger size makes a tablet a more visible and natural target for would-be thieves. Because tablets are fully usable without a smartphone plan, they are easier to resell on theblack market.

Tablets have been touted for mobilebanking, mobile investing and online shopping.Letting your tablet fall into the wrong hands couldbe as disastrous as losing a phone or a laptop.

5. Shield Your List of ContactsAmong the most sensitive pieces of data

on your computer, tablet or phone is your contactlist. Did you know many third-party apps can access your contact list? If you use an Androidphone, you will be notified if an app you install requires permission to access your contacts. If permission isn't required or something else doesn't seem right, don't install the application.Before you install an app that does use your contacts list, make sure you read the company'sprivacy policy.

6. Act QuicklyIf your mobile devices are lost or stolen:• Call your provider to report the theft. • File a police report (if you know it's been stolen). • Place fraud alerts on your credit reports. • Notify anyone whose contact or other

information is stored in the phone. • Consider using a remote wipe capability(if available) to prevent someone from accessingyour personal information. This gives you the ability to send a command to your device that willdelete your data.

This content is provided courtesy of USAA.Ways to Protect Your Mobile Data

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Off the Beaten Path

Every fall there are certain traditionsthat we can count on: football, corn mazesand Christian County Salutes Fort CampbellWeek. If you have never heard of “SaluteWeek”, as it is commonly called, SesameStreet’s “One of these things is not like theothers…” is probably going through yourhead right now. So let me tell you about a tradition that has stood for over 20 years inChristian County that celebrates our militaryFamilies. Every year, Salute Week is organizedby the Christian County Military Affairs Committee and is sponsored by many businesses in the area. The best part is that itis free for all active duty military and their Families. That’s right, free!

Salute Week began as just a one dayevent put on by the Board of Realtors for themilitary to enjoy and for Christian County toshow our appreciation for our military. Sincethose first few years, Salute Week has takenoff and now stretches the entire length of aweek with events for military Families and thecommunity to enjoy. This year’s dates are September 8 through September 15. Eventsinclude Commander and Command SergeantMajor Luncheon at which we will be welcoming back Chef Jon Ashton as our entertainment this year. If you have never seenChef Jon Ashton, you are missing out! He isvery talented at not only making deliciousfood but for telling the best stories and making you laugh! We are very excited tohave him on board again this year. We alsofeature a Tour of Homes and Ladies Luncheonwhich is a wonderful opportunity for everyoneto get a peek at the lovely homes that are in

our community. Sometimes itis hard to narrow down thetour because there are somany beautiful residences tochoose from.

While all of theseevents are very enjoyable, andthousands of people have attended over the years, thereis one event in Salute Weekthat seems to historically bethe most popular: The Freedom Friday Chili Cook-Off. This event has become astaple in Salute Week and theobject of quite a bit of mud

slingin’ betweencook-off teams.Once the judging is done for oneyear, the trash talk begins for thenext, but it is all in fun of course. Thisis a full day of cooking, eating andjust plain having a great time. We arebringing back our Kid’s Zone withface painting and lots of entertainment for the children, the101st Band is invited back to play forus and finally we close this amazingday with a fireworks show, courtesyof Budweiser, that is a guaranteedcrowd pleaser. We encourage ALL ofthe military to participate in the cook

off as the registration fee is zero for militaryteams to enter. And if you don’t want to cookall day, come on down and sample all the va-rieties of chili that will be there - for free. Thisis a unique opportunity to build camaraderiebetween fellow Soldiers and Family members.

There are a few new additions to ournormal line up includingthe Softball Challenge,and a concert. We arevery excited to be able toexpand an already fantas-tic week into an evenmore spectacular eventfor our military Families.Our Softball Challenge issure to be a nail biter aswe will have prominentleaders in our communityand Military Affairs Committee members

play the Command Group of Fort Campbell.In case you have not noticed, we have aslightly competitive spirit here in ChristianCounty. With that said, we are welcoming thechallenge from Fort Campbell and would liketo invite all of you out to witness the inaugural game.

As previously mentioned, we are alsoadding a concert to the mix to wrap up theweek on September 15. We are very excitedto be partnering with Oak Grove Tourism tomake this a huge success as it will be takingplace at the Viceroy Amphitheatre. If youhaven’t picked up on the free trend of thisweek, here is one last shot for you to catch on.Yes, the concert will be free. Our headliner issuper secret so we must keep you in suspensefor now, but we can tell you it is going to beawesome! So everyone mark your calendarsfor September 8 to September 15 for a weekof Family fun you won’t soon forget!

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Break Time

Imagine waking up to a beautifulview of the Alps and visiting the famous Pullman Place where you can enjoy a luxurious champagne brunch aboard a steamtrain. How about a tropical Hawaiian dreamvacation? Picture yourself watching the sunset while sipping a Mai Tai at the BarefootBar. I don’t know about you, but these tempting visions make me want to pack my bags and hop on the next plane to a great getaway!

Whether it’s an ultimate Disney visitor a shopping adventure in Seoul’s shoppingdistrict, I don’t know a single person who

doesn’t love going on vacation! If you’researching for an affordable getaway youshould check out the Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) resorts website atwww.AFRCresorts.com.

Active-duty military, Retirees, currently employed and retired Departmentof Defense Civilians, reservists, and Family

members are eligible to visit the AFRC website to create a world-class vacation. Thebest part: AFRC’s room rates are affordableand based on rank, pay grade, duty status,room size, and/or room location!

During the month of August, MWRpatrons have the opportunity to win one offour all-inclusive “Great Getaways” vacationpackages by entering the “2012 Great Getaways Sweepstakes”, sponsored by GMMilitary Discount.

Participants can explore and studythese resorts by playing a ‘match’ game inwhich the player pairs images of each AFRCresort, its location, and fun activities availableat each resort.

“We’re excited about the revitalization of the 2012 Great GetawaysSweepstakes,” said Kelly Jones, Senior Marketing Coordinator at Installation Management Command. “This year, we’veincorporated an online memory-match gamewhere players can learn fun facts and sharetheir finds and scores via social media. Whileplaying the game, players learn about all thegreat AFRC vacation destinations through‘Did You Know’ fun-facts. It’s a great way tovirtually explore before you book your nextAFRC Getaway,” Jones said.

Eligible patrons will be able to enteronce per day (until August 31) atwww.AFRCresorts.com. Four lucky partici-pants will be awarded a grand prize vacationpackage which includes airfare, lodging accommodations and spending money.

The AFRC’s strive to provide topnotch accommodations, always offering thebest restaurants and entertainment for servicemembers and their Families. The locationsparticipating in the 2012 Great GetawaysSweepstakes include the Dragon Hill Lodgeand Resort (Korea), Hale Koa Hotel (Hawaii),Edelweiss Lodge and Resort (Germany), andShades of Green (Florida). These are all JointService, world-class resorts that provide quality, wholesome, affordable, Family-ori-ented vacations for all authorized patrons.

For more information about the“2012 Great Getaway Vacation Sweepstakes”visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com or call (270) 798-7535.

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Win a Great Getaway

The Armed Forces Recreation Center Resorts’ Mission:

Providing high-quality, affordable resort-style facilities at the AFRCs is commensurate with the Chief of Staff, Army'sphilosophy that Soldiers are entitled to the same quality of life as the citizens they are pledged to defend. The Armycontinues to promote strong Family values by providing the AFRCs; a reflection of our strong commitment to improved quality of life. AFRC room rates are affordable and based on rank, pay grade, duty status, room size, and/orroom location.

The AFRCs are centrally-managed, IMCOM G9-operated facilities with a mission to provide rest, relaxation, recreation,and sustainment for Army personnel, their Families, and other members of the total Defense Force.Authorized users include active-duty military, Retirees, currently employed and retired Department of Defense Civilians, reservists, delayed entry recruits, and Family members. 10

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In the world of high performancesports cars, American and import, it is debatablewhich style is greater. Preference on which styleis faster, more elegant, and all around great incraftsmanship; is solely dependent upon thebuyer. Many consumers’ preference is basedupon which style is most familiar from early adolescence. Cars made in the United States, otherwise known as domestics, are mass produced; with some special editions and specialty models. On the other hand, carsmade from outside the United States, betterknown as Imports, are also mass produced;but they offer a wider range of choices. Thisis all exemplified through domestic comparison, production and aftermarketparts and amount of makes and models.

From Europe to Japan, there aremany different makes and models that makeeach manufacturer special. Exotics and supercars like Ferrari, Aston Martin, Bugatti, and Lamborghini are finely crafted, sold specificallyfrom the dealer. Their value appreciates overtime and most models have to be ordered directly from the manufacturer. This also incurs ahigh price tag, upwards from $150,000. Now ifthat’s too steep, which for most people itis, other fine manufacturers like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Acura are veryprevalent. These models have price tagsstemming from the mid $30,000 range,and like domestics, parts offered from thedealer can be added. The most unique factabout these cars is that all the interiorpieces, model/engine differences and exterior parts vary per model. This can include items like Italian leather stitching,base models with top-of-the-line enginesand exterior fascia and rear diffuser variances. Many import models’ value depreciates slower than domestics over time.

Moving forward, the amount of available aftermarket parts for domestics isgreat, but limited at the same time. Makes likeFord offer parts from Roush, Saleen, andShelby. GM and Dodge-Chrysler offer similar parts, but they are limited. Manufacturers like Dinan for BMW, BahnBrenner for Audi/VW and Mugen forHonda/Acura offer a magnitude of partsspecifically for those car manufacturers, notto mention the other vast numbers of partmanufacturers out there. There is a mythfloating around that American parts aremore durable and longer lasting. Yet, if thatis true, why it is that many consumers

purchase import cars for their longevity anddurability? Most imported models offer up to100,000 miles plus on the motor without anymajor repairs. Aftermarket parts offer more security and durability if used responsibly. Thereis a 1989 Honda Civic that is being published,because it reached 1,000,000 miles with just regularly scheduled maintenance.

Domestic comparison is the heartbreaker for many consumers. The most upset-ting fact is that most American manufacturersuse the same interior for their cars and trucks. A 2006 Dodge Charger has similar interior to the

2006 Dodge Ram. This is the same in most GMand Ford vehicles. Take a brief look at an Importmanufacturer like Honda. A 2010 model Accordcompared to a 2010 Civic have very diverse interiors and engine components. The Accord

will have a 2.4L-3.5L engine, option of leather interior and a classy gauge cluster. The Civic,however, is centered more around a sporty lookwith an aggressive edge. Most Civics in this yearhave a 1.8L-2.0L engine, option for leather interior and a sporty gauge cluster. The only similarity with imports from model to model, is ifit is in the same model. An Audi A4 will not havethe same interior or exterior as that of an AudiQ7. Variances in models are what make imports unique.

All in all, preference is a huge factor indetermining which style fits each consumer. Inthe long run, domestic parts have lesser pricedparts and repairs. While imports have some partsthat range around the same price as domestics,the repairs may cost a bit more. In the long term, imports have been known to outlast most domestic cars. Complex engine managementsystems, smaller motors that exert as muchpower as the “sought after” V8 engine and attention to every detail - that is what separatesforeign made from American made vehicles.This is not to suggest that foreign cars are better, it just means that research in diversity andtechnology makes imports stand out. Audi

designed headlights with High Intensity Discharge (HID) LED’s that made it stand outamongst the infamous halogen light. Hondacreated Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), which allows themotor to “open up” at higher RPMs by sliding the exhaust camshaft lobes, allowingmore exhaust to escape. Audi has “QuattroAWD” and Subaru has “Real-Time AWD”,which gives every wheel equivalent powerwhile on straightaways and more power toouter wheels on turns. All these featuresmake foreign vehicles unique and many

American manufacturers compare ideas with foreign manufacturers on how to better American vehicles.

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Tech World

t A school supplies list no longer justhas pencils, notebook paper, or a TrapperKeeper. Students now utilize technology suchas laptop or tablet computers to study and doresearch. Most classrooms are now filled withstudents typing notes on their computers, researching lecture topics, or interacting with their peers online. This all occurs simultaneously while they listen to their instructors. As school curriculums becomemore technology driven, students should consider these must-have items for the upcoming school term.

Note Taking: Online Apps and Recording DevicesWriting down notes by hand is not

the best method for everyone. One efficientway to type, organize and exchange notes isto use a free online application, or app, suchas Microsoft OneNote, Google Docs, Springpad and Evernote. Similar to a wordprocessor, these applications let users typewords as well as embed charts, multimediaand supplementary documents into their

notes. Users can also download apps likeSpringpad and Evernote straight to their smartphone. For auditory learners, most current phones come with a voice memo toolwhich makes it easy to record class lectures.However, for those who use voice recordersfrequently, it is highly recommended to purchase a separate device such as the Memorex’s I’ll Remind You voice recorder (Exchange Price: $39.99). A separate devicewill allow for more recording time, storage,battery life and sound clarity.

Studying: Noise Canceling HeadphonesAnnoyingly loud outside distractions

seem to cross our paths when we need tostudy. A remedy to this problem is noise canceling headphones. Denon’s AH-NC800Advanced Noise Canceling Headphones (Exchange Price: $199.95) reportedly reduces

up to 99% of ambient noise. Likewise, otherbrands such as the JVC’ s HA-NC260 NoiseCanceling Headphones (Exchange Price:$129.95) can reduce up to 90% of ambientnoise. In addition to canceling noise, these

headphones also provide impeccable sound.Whether you enjoy your peace and quiet, orprefer to rock out as you read, noise canceling headphones will benefit your studying time.

Data Storage: USB Flash Drives Back-up data storage is essential

when important and sometimes irreplaceabledata is stored only on a computer. Technological interruptions also tend to conveniently (or inconveniently) occur at the

most important times of our academic lives.How often have you heard about someone’scomputer crashing during finals week? Eventhough technology can be our friend, it cansometimes be our foe. That is why storingdata in an external unit is critical. A USB flashdrive is relatively cheap to purchase andvaries in memory size, style and price. Recommended items include the SanDiskCruzer USB Flash Drives with 64 GB (Exchange Price: $69.99), 32 GB ($39.99) and16 GB ($19.99).

Home Protection: Surge ProtectorsAs already mentioned above,

technological interruptions oddly occur atcritical academic times. Nothing feels worsethan when your computer gets zapped from a

power surge. A power surge is a suddensurge or increase in voltage. There are severalcauses to power surges such as inclementweather or power outages. When a surge occurs, connected electronic devices can be

destroyed. Surge protectors, which oftencome in the form of power strips, are usefulfor plugging multiple items in one locationand safeguarding items from an inevitablepower surge. Whether you are setting up ahome office or the ultimate entertainmentsystem, consider items such as the Belkin 11-Outlet Conceal Surge Protector (ExchangePrice: $39.95) and APC 11-Outlet Surge Protector ($24.95).

Personal Health: Computer Wrist Rests Although this is not a device you

plug in, power on, or download, wrist restsare essential for students. Since their curriculum might be mostly or completelyweb-based, students are subject to spendinglong periods of time using their computers.Unfortunately, excessive computer usage isnot good for one’s wrist and can lead to medical problems such as Carpal Tunnel

Syndrome. To protect your wrist, considerpurchasing a mouse pad with a wrist rest, likethe Belkin WaveRest gel mouse pad (Exchange Price: $9.95). Another option is toget a separate wrist rest pad such as theHandstands beaded wrist rest (ExchangePrice: $14.95) or Handstands memory foamwrist rest ($14.95).

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Child, Youth & School Services1. Bastogne (CDC) (270) 412-44852. Eagle (CDC) (270) 412-3303/33043. Gardner Hills (CDC) (270) 412-03924. Part Day Preschool (CDC) (270) 412-67675. Polk (CDC) (270) 412-44716. Tennessee (CDC) (270) 412-44777. Watters #1 (CDC) (270) 439-79938. Watters #2 (CDC) (270) 439-79969. CYSS Division Adminstrative Office (270) 798-653910. Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-495910. Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-067411. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231512. Gardner Hills (SAS) (270) 461-064113. Airborne (SAS) (270) 461-104714. Bastogne (SAS) (270) 461-099310. School Liaison (270) 798-987415. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-545516. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103316. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364316. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

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

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

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

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

Trades & Services57. Army Education Center (270) 798-588658 Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-669359. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/110060. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-5612

58. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-017161. Equipment Rental (Gear-to-Go) (270) 798-680662. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-572963. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614

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

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

The Exchange79. Airfield Mini Mall/Burger King

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

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

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

August is back to school time; maybeyour little one is starting school for the first time.Don’t let morning madness get you down! Whatcan you do to start each day with a PMA (PositiveMental Attitude)?

Back to School TipsStart by establishing a non-negotiable

routine. Only add things that are really important to your morning routine. Consider creating a checklist ofwhat absolutely mustbe done every morning then forgetthe rest. If you wantyour child to maketheir bed every morning, then make that a requirement. However, if it’s an everyday chore thatcan wait until after school – let it wait. If you havemore than one child in the household, considerstaggered wakeup times. Begin with the youngerkids who may need assistance or the ones who arereal sleepyheads. Speaking of waking up – don’tforget to start easing them into an earlier bedtime

before the new school year starts.Do everything possible the night

before. Getting dressed for school should be a simple step, not a morning battle. Let them helpby choosing the outfit they plan to wear the next day – and then stick with it. Clothing; includingsocks, underwear, shoes and even matching hairaccessories can be laid out the night before. Determine what breakfast will be ahead of time.Your kids need a nutritious start to the day without

it making you late forwork or them late forschool. Make sure theirbook bags are ready toreturn to school beforethey go to bed and if

they carry their lunch, those should also be prepared and easily grabbed from the fridge.

Parents help determine whether theirkids are morning risers or morning whiners. If parents moan and groan and are frantically running late themselves – how can they really expect anything different from their kids?

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Designate an area for all essentials: shoes, backpacks, car keys, cell phones, etc..

Not having to hunt down essentials will save time and your blood pressure!

Avoid Morning MadnessFamilies in Motion

by CynDe Clack

This and That

Is your child the next Justin Bieber, Beyoncé or Taylor Swift? Is he or she ready to light up a stage andshowcase their talent? Stardom Entertainment is looking for aspiring singers, dancers and comedians,between the ages of 3 and 20, to perform at the Gateway to Stardom Talent Competition duringClarksville’s Riverfest 2012.

On Saturday, August 11, Stardom Entertainment

will hold Gateway to Stardom TalentCompetition auditions at the TaylorYouth Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“We decided to come to FortCampbell because our goal is to reachchildren we might not ordinarily see,”Kelly Maselli, founder of Stardom Entertainment, said. Last year, Maselliand her daughter Samantha judged atalent show held at the Taylor YouthCenter and were amazed by the eclectic talent they saw. They wanted to return to Fort Campbell and see moreof the talent the military communityyouth have to offer.

There is no charge to audition and perform. Contestants, however, must schedule an audition timeto tryout. During the audition, Stardom Entertainmentwill provide microphones and a CD player. Contestantsmust bring their own music on a CD, musical instruments or any other equipment they will need. Inaddition, contestants must come dressed in the attirethey would wear for the competition.

For those who cannot make it to the August 11

auditions at Taylor Youth Center,other auditions held on July 28 and August 4 and 18 at the Gateway Realty & Investment Group, LLC office, located at 124 Franklin Streetin downtown Clarksville.

From the performers four audition dates, Stardom Entertain-ment will choose 25 talented acts toperform in the final competition onSeptember 8 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.Performers will have the chance towin trophies and cash prizes. Theywill also be seen by talent scoutsand judged by locally known

celebrities. Most notably, hip hop producer JellyRoll,who is known for working with musical acts like Three6 Mafia, will be the guest celebrity judge at the event.

To schedule an audition time, please contact KellyMaselli at (931) 320-7368 or Samantha Maselli at (931) 278-7264. For more information about theGateway to Stardom Talent Competition, visitwww.stardom-entertainment.com.

Got Talent?

In a fast-paced world, most Soldiers and Family members can attest to the numerous demands that exist in their daily schedules.Whether it is staff meetings, grocery runs, kids’ soccer practice, varying work hours, or weekendfield exercises, a lack of time stands as one of thebiggest reasons that eating out has become sucha large part of many household budgets. Realizingthe cost of eating out may serve to reduce thetemptation for eating out, it certainly ought not todeprive you and your Family of an occasional quickmeal out or a nice evening dinner. So next time you head out for anight on the town or call infor delivery, consider thesemoney saving tips andsome low-cost alternativesto eat out for less.

Awareness is key to learn-ing what to keep and what tocut. Eating out may seem like adeal when considering simplythe cost of a single entrée andthe portion sizes they contain.However, pay attention not just tothe cost of each menu item, but the

total with tip and taxes included. A standard tip of15-20% and 9.5% sales tax in TN adds close to 30%onto each dine-in meal. If you budget a specificamount for eating out per month, be sure to calculate these figures into the cost of each meal,and consider taking cash to avoid exceeding yourbudget. Don’t forget to also include Friday nightpizza night and those regular visits to Sonic orBurger King for lunch each week in the totalamount spent on eating out. That final figure might

surprise you! If eating out can’t earn a

coveted spot in your budgetthen simply start a little bit ofsavings from each paycheckuntil you have enough totreat you and that specialsomeone to a nice eveningdinner or just a pizza nightfor the Family. Exchang-ing fast food for a brownbag lunch can save awhopping $80 or moreeach month with thepurchase of a $5lunch five days a

week. Saving for eating out keeps you from breaking the bank and still provides the satisfaction of enjoying a meal outside of the homeor the Dining Facility.

Find some additional savings by taking advantage of restaurant deals or daily specials. If treating the entire Family to a nice dinner costs asmall fortune, look for restaurants that offer freekids’ meals with the purchase of one adult entrée,these are often offered on specific days of theweek. While you may not find the ambience of therestaurant at home, you can surely bring therestaurant taste to your dining room by orderingcar-side pick-up ahead of time. This can save 15%-20%, the cost of today’s average tip. Sports-man’s Lodge offers Kids Night every Wednesday!.

Do you vaguely recall those periodic sales flyers that speedily land in the nearest trash can?Sales flyers often contain coupons for restaurantswith buy one get one half off offers or savings like$5 off a $20 purchase or more. Signing up forrestaurant eClubs can provide even more savingsthrough coupons, special deals, and savings onyour birthday, all sent directly to your e-mail inbox.Websites like Groupon and Clarksville Daily Dealsfeature Nashville eateries and local restaurants offering a variety of coupons and discounted giftcertificates. Using coupons can serve as a greatway to save on eating out.

A few additional tips to further reduce the costof that next meal involve paying attention to itemswith the most restaurant mark-up. Adding appetizers or desserts to your meal can easily double the total of your bill in one sitting. The costof one glass of soda can often equal or exceedwhat you might spend on a 2-liter at the grocerystore, so consider ordering water instead. If youwish to have alcohol to complete your dining experience, call the restaurant ahead of time tofind out if you can bring your own bottle of wine.Many restaurants will charge a “corkage” fee toserve your wine, but the fee is significantly less thanthe mark-up on most restaurant drink orders. Last,but not least, consider eating earlier in the day witha lower-priced menu. Lunch and dinner menusoften contain the same or similar items with theoverall cost being much higher around dinner time.

Eating out may not need to be excluded from your budget entirely, but first stop to consider an affordable amount to accommodateyour short-term and long-term financial goals. Call ACS Financial Readiness at (270) 798-5518 for assistance with creating your dining out budget today!

Family Finances

by Alyssa Blakemore

Money Saving Tipsfor Eating Out

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Healthy Habits by Char

As a parent, I know all too well howhard it can be to support kids in a healthylifestyle. There are so many factors that comeinto play, from junk food to lack of exercise topersonal hygiene. Many parents worry thatthey don’t have the necessary knowledge andskills to encourage healthy habits, so here’ssome information that will help your pursuitfor a well-balanced kid!

Imagine a tree: the trunk is the picture of health and holds an abundance ofinformation, but without the branches of subjects and the leaves of education, it is simply a barren tree without life. Imagine thistree to have many small branches that stemfrom five thick branches that focus on our children’s Nutrition, Exercise/Activities, Personal Hygiene, Helpful Responsibilitiesand Knowledge.

Nutrition. The food pyramid is agreat tool when teaching kids about nutritional balance and which category eachfood falls under. Balance is the key to any diet;proper nutritional stability gives our bodiesenergy all day long. It is important to limitsugar and salt from our children’s growingbodies. This can be done by avoiding fastfood and offering whole foods to replaceprocessed foods.

Exercise and Activities. Thebranches can be anything that causes move-ment or brain stimulation. Sports, dance, martial arts, swimming and gymnastics are allgreat forms of physical conditioning and fun!Simple “Play” like kickball, chase, tag, tumbling, etc. can be done with your childoutside for an added benefit and exposure tonature, where healthy living is created. Listening to positive music and dancing create even more endorphins for good spirits.Read together; cookbooks and healthy articles offer the chance for you to learn along with your children and create a bonding experience.

Personal Hygiene. A branch that is sometimes overlooked but very important - cleanliness is essential to keepinggerms away. Tissues and sleeves for sneezingoffer a block to contagious germs, while handwashing is an added measure for killing them.Regular preventative doctor and dental visitskeep your children well and hopefully cavityfree. Simple bathing and proper tooth

brushing offer several health benefits thatmany people take for granted.

Helpful Responsibilities. Thisbranch is fun and Family friendly and is oneof my favorite times with my kids, although ithas changed since they have grown into theirteens. Meal planning can be a fun activity withyour children. Give them a colorful cookbookand allow them to help plan a meal or two.This will offer them the responsibility of learning to shop for the ingredients, prep themeal and cook it with you. The whole processfrom beginning to end will not only get theminvolved but teach them and encourage themto eat healthy.

Knowledge. This is a major branchfor both parent and child in order to be successfully healthy. Knowledge is power andwithout it, we fall ignorant and complacent.Specific questions can be answered just byworking together toward healthy habits.What is food for? What foods are Protein,Carbohydrates, Fats, etc.? Why do we needto eat certain foods and avoid others? Howdoes the type of food we eat affect our bodies? Where does food come from? Theseare all questions that can be answered andwill lead into more questions to be discussed. I encourage you to take time with your kidsto grow together into healthy habits for ahealthy life. It is one of the greatest gifts youcan give your child - it offers life in abundance!

1. Use fresh vegetables and fruits that arein season. Your local farmer’s market is agreat source for seasonal produce.

2. Check the local newspaper, online, andat the store for sales,coupons, and specials thatwill cut food costs.

3. Plan out your meals aheadof time and make a grocerylist. You will save money bybuying only what you need.

4. Compare the price and the

number of servings from fresh, canned, andfrozen forms of the same product.

5. Some fresh vegetables and fruits don’tlast long. Buy small amounts moreoften to

ensure you can eatthe foods withoutthrowing any away.

6. Buy in bulk whenitems are on sale.

7. Opt for storebrands when possi-ble. You will get the

same or similar product for a cheaper price.

8. Keep it simple. Pre-cut, pre-washed, ready-to-eat, and processed foods are convenient, but often cost much more.

9. Start a garden – in the yard or a pot onthe deck – for fresh, inexpensive, flavorfuladditions to meals.

10. Prepare and freeze soups, stews, orother dishes in advance. Add leftover vegetables to casseroles or blend them tomake soup. Overripe fruit is great forsmoothies or baking.

Making nutritious choices does not have to hurt your wallet. There are many low-cost ways to meetyour nutrition needs. Here are 10 tips from the USDA website to help you.

by Charlene Frasher

Courtesy of www.usda.gov

Healthy Habits for Kids and YOU!

Healthy Eating/Healthy Wallet

Spotlight on Fort Campbell

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell will celebrate the 2012 Week of the EaglesAugust 10-17.

This year marks the 70th anniversary since Major General WilliamC. Lee promised his new recruits that the101st has no history but it had a “Rendezvous with Destiny.” Historically,Week of the Eagles week-long eventsdraw 40,000 visitors, 50,000 concertgoers, and 65,000 air show spectators.The bi-annual event is an opportunity forFort Campbell Veterans, Families, andneighbors to learn about the capabilities,training and efforts of current ScreamingEagles; Soldiers benefit from the esprit decorps of the event and also the opportunity to learn from former Soldiers.This year marks the first time since 2001that the entire Division has been home at once.

Soldiers will compete in eventsthroughout the week for the covetedCommander’s Cup. These events areopen to the public as spectators:

• Marksmanship Competition • Toughest Air Assault Soldier Competition

• Combatives• Basketball • Softball • Soccer • Ultimate Frisbee• Dodgeball• Legacy Golf Tournament

Soldiers, Families, Retirees andCivilians are invited to participate in community based events:

• Air Show and Community Wellness Fair

• Memorial Ceremony • Concert

• Run for the Fallen• Division Review and Awards

Ceremony• 10K / 5K Race, 1 mile Fun Run

The Normandy Dining Out isplanned at the James E. Bruce Conven-tion Center in Hopkinsville and is open toFort Campbell Soldiers and invited guests only.

The Week of the Eagles WelcomeCenter, located at 2699 Kentucky Avenue(Tax Center), will be open and staffed for visitors near Gate 4. There will be variousdisplays from the 101st Airborne Division(Air Assault) units and organizations andWeek of the Eagles program guides. TheWelcome Center will be open from 8 a.m.to 6 p.m. daily. A recorded info line isavailable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at(270) 798-3172.

8:00 a.m. Gates open10:00 a.m. Opening ceremonies-

Posting of the colors and Commanding General WelcomeNational AnthemLiberty Jump TeamDixie Commemorative Air Force Demonstration

11:15 a.m. C-45 (Beech 18) Demonstration12:00 p.m. Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Air

Assault and Rescue at Dawn12:40 p.m. Trojan Horsemen Demonstration1:00 p.m. Air Force Flyovers2:15 p.m. Air Assault Demonstration3:00 p.m. Commanding General final remarks5:00 p.m. Gates close

All Day Static displays and fly-bys by various U.S. Military Aircraft

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2012Week of the Eagles

Super Saturday Air Show Schedule

by Tara Goodson

Friday, August 10, 20126:30 a.m. Division Run Division Headquarters8 a.m. Welcome Center Tax Center

Saturday, August 11, 20126:30 a.m. Run for the Fallen Sabalauski Air Assault School8 a.m. Welcome Center Tax Center9 a.m. Wellness Fair Passenger Processing Center (PPC) 10 a.m. Air Show and Static Display Campbell Army Airfield

Sunday, August 12, 20126:30 a.m. 10K Run/5K Race and 1 mile Fun Run Sabalauski Air Assault School8 a.m. Welcome Center Tax Center4 p.m. Car Show The Exchange Parking Lot

Monday, August 13, 2012 (WWII)8 a.m. Welcome Center Tax Center8 a.m. Legacy Golf Tournament Cole Park Golf Club9 a.m. Combatives Weigh-ins Freedom Fighters PFF9 a.m. Basketball Tournament (1st Round) Lozada PFF9 a.m. Softball Tournament (1st Round) North Sports Complex9 a.m. Ultimate Frisbee (1st Round) Perez Field9 a.m. Soccer (1st Round) Fryar Stadium12 p.m. Dodgeball (1st Round) North Sports Complex5 p.m. Air Force Reserve Presents Kelly Clarkson Concert

Tour for the Troops Division Parade Field

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 (Korea)8 a.m. Welcome Center Tax Center9 a.m. Combatives Preliminary and Semi-Finals Freedom Fighters PFF9 a.m. Basketball (Semi-Finals) Lozada PFF9 a.m. Softball (Semi-Finals) North Sports Complex9 a.m. Ultimate Frisbee (Semi-Finals) Perez Field9 a.m. Soccer (Semi-Finals) Fryar Stadium10 a.m.. Marksmanship Competition Range 2, 9, 10, 17 and 261 p.m. Dodgeball (Semi-Finals) North Sports Complex5 p.m. Normandy Dining Out James E. Bruce Convention Center

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 (Vietnam)3 a.m. Toughest AASLT Soldier Competition Sabalauski Air Assault School8 a.m. Welcome Center Tax Center9 a.m. Combatives (Finals) Freedom Fighters PFF10 a.m. Basketball (Finals) Lozada PFF10 a.m. Softball (Finals) North Sports Complex10 a.m. Soccer (Finals) Fryar Stadium12:30 p.m. Softball

Commanders v. Sergeants Major Cup North Sports Complex1 p.m. Ultimate Frisbee (Finals) Perez Field1 p.m. Dodgeball (Finals) North Sports Complex

Thursday, August 16, 2012 (Persian Gulf/OIF/OEF)8 a.m. Welcome Center Tax Center12 p.m. Unit Open Houses4 p.m. Memorial Ceremony McAuliffe Hall, Division Headquarters

Friday, August 17, 20128 a.m. Welcome Center Tax Center9:30 a.m. Division Review Division Parade Field

All events are subject to change without notice.For more information visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com/woe or www.facebook.com/101st 26

Week of the Eagles Schedule

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Keeping it Together

by Juanita Harris - Master Resilience Trainer

Resilience and Your RelationshipChance EncounterYou glance at someone from acrossa room and you have to do a double take because you cannotbelieve your sight. There he or sheis! The individual that makes yourheart skip a beat or makes yourpalms sweat. I remember when I met my husband. We were bothSoldiers and very young. I wouldget so nervous whenever he camearound that I couldn’t even speak.

DatingFinally you muster enough courageto talk to them. You ask her out or she may even askyou out. As time goes on you become a couple. Atthis point, you spend much of your time together.The thought of being apart is just too much to bear.

WeddingHopefully, one invests at least a year getting toknow his or her perspective mate for life. However,many of us marry rather quickly - common error.Some of us have big elaborate weddings withfriends and Family and some run off to the Justice ofthe Peace with only two witnesses. No matter whichstyle you choose, the plan is to stay together forever. My husband and I opted for a big wedding.I had five bridesmaids and of course, he had fivegroomsmen. I had no idea that the minister neededthe marriage license and I didn’t bring it with me to

the church. We had to wait an hour for someone togo to my parent’s home to retrieve the license. Howwas I supposed to know that? Everyone thoughtthat it was common knowledge, but I had no idea. Lesson learned.

MarriageThe work begins. A year into the marriage, mostcouples are still in the honeymoon phase. It’s allhoney this…, baby that…, and sweetie this andthat… In the military, you are among the fortunateif you spend one year together. Well into the second year, problems may begin to arise. It’s possible that there was no discussion about fi-nances, so one or both may be spending too muchmoney, which causes arguments. If children areborn, rearing them may also be a cause for discord.One parent may have a dictatorial style of parentingstyle, where children have no say. The other parentmay have a permissive type parenting style.

Then, we have the big one which no one wants toeven mention, acts of infidelity. Acts of infidelity byone or both Spouses can be detrimental to a marriage. However, if couples are emotionallymature and are willing to forgiveone another and work on rebuild-ing trust, an act of infidelity doesnot have to end a marriage.

Having been divorced, I do notwish divorce on my worst enemy. I went through the process ofgrieving as if someone had died. It was, by far, the most difficult experience that I have encoun-tered to date. As if not having my husband wasn’t difficultenough,in an instant I became asingle mother of two children, a

daughter who was five and a son who was 8 months.I thought that I would be judged by my parents, hisparents, Family members and friends. I felt embarrassed and ashamed for being divorced. Tobe perfectly honest, it never occurred to me that I would be divorced. I had to constantly remind myself that I decided to end my marriage so that I could parent effectively. Once I had children, I decided that I wanted them to be healthy and well-adjusted. I could not accomplish this in a home where there was constant fighting and contemptuous behavior.

When a Relationship Ends…Hope RemainsAs difficult and as heart-wrenching as it may be…lifegoes on.

My top five character strengths are Fairness/Equity/Justice, Humor and Playfulness, Forgiveness and Mercy, Hope, Optimism, Future-Mindedness and Capacity to love and beloved. I learned of these character strengths when I completed the VIA 24 Character Strengths at www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu and attended the Master Resilience Training in August2010. I used my strengths to overcome the momentary challenge of divorce. What are yourstrengths? Hope lies in knowing that all of our challenges and adversities are momentary. If you arealive, you need life skills. The resilience trainingCourse teaches life skills. Your Army CommunityService Resilience Trainers teach resilience skills toFamily Members, DoD Employees, Contractors andRetirees; if space allows, we welcome Active DutySoldiers. We welcome you to attend our next training on September 10 - 13 at the SSG G. EnglishEducation Center. For reservations, please call (270) 412-0358.

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Warrior Wellness

TriStarHealth.com

When it may be time to seek help: Feelings of hopelessness, lack of interest

in the things you once loved, and having trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.

Needless worrying, indecisiveness, difficulty concentrating, irritability and physical symptoms such as sweating, heart pounding and dizziness.

Intrusive memories and nightmares, emotional extremes, anxiety and guilt, unreasonable or disproportionate fear and substance abuse

Sudden change in behavior, mood swings, irritable, withdrawal from family members, and changes in sleep patterns

nausea, restlessness, insomnia, depression, sweating, shaking, and anxiety

blackouts, mood swings, depression, and paranoia

Our men and women in uniform are making the world a better place and their contributions are invaluable. But many soldiers and their families may have trouble recognizing the signs of a mental health condition or substance abuse or may even be afraid or embarrassed to reach out.

Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives!A mental health condition is not a weakness and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Our treatment facility offers you the privacy you need to get your life back. We are located just 45 minutes from Ft. Campbell and we are TRICARE approved.

500 Hospital Drive, Madison, TN 37115

Free, confidential assessments are available 24/7

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