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10 Things Within 4 hours

Clarksville on Ice

Chili and Soup Recipes

MLK Day Activities

Girl Scout Troop 1694

Keeping it R.E.A.L.

Editor Sean McCully

Contributors Dave Marshall CynDe Clack

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Creative Director Sears Hallett

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Kristi Williams 270-484-0463 kristi@creativeinktn.com

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Happy new year! All of us at Fort Campbell Life are excited for 2018 and can’t wait to show you all the awesome things happening this January. First, check out the new Downtown Commons on page 11 which is more than just an ice rink, according to the Rink’s Programmer, Paula Atkins. After you’ve gotten your fill of icy fun, see everything that the completely confidential Soldiers and Families Embraced counseling non-profit has to offer service members and their families on page 24. There’s also tons of ideas for ways to spend your downtime during the winter break on page 5 with our ideas for 10 day trips within four hours.

Sean McCully, Editor And there’s even more inside waiting for you! Thank you for your sean@creativeinktn.com continued readership, and make 2018 a great year!

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It’s the sixth consecutive day of the staycation after the first of the year. The kids’ imaginations can only dream up so many games to play on the living room floor and mom and dad finished off the last season of NBC’s “This is Us” four days ago. It’s about time for a day trip before everyone goes stir crazy. Here’s a list of 10 ideas for day trips within four hours to help entertain the whole family.

Chattanooga Aquarium Chattanooga, Tennessee

Who doesn’t love checking out the amazing array of aquatic animals on the other side of the Tennessee River? Take the three-hour trek to Chattanooga and you’ll find there’s no shortage of fun at the aquarium with everything from otters and alligators to an IMAX theatre taking you on virtual tours of all kinds of fantastical locales.

If you go 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 10am to 6pm daily Age 3 - 12 $18.95, Age 13 and up $29.95 www.TNAqua.org 800-262-0695

Louisville Slugger Museum Louisville, Kentucky

The most recognizable pieces of baseball iconography are located just a three-hour trip away in Louisville, Kentucky. As one of the most popular and storied bat-makers in sports history, the Louisville Slugger and its museum are sure to wow everyone in the family. The museum offers factory tours to show how all the bats are made and exploring the museum itself is one of the best parts of the experience.

If you go 800 W Main St, Louisville, KY Mon- Sat 9am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 5pm Kids 5 & under-Free, Kids 6 - 12-$8, Seniors 60+ -$13, Adults -$14 877-775-8443 www.SluggerMuseum.com 5

U.S. Space and Rocket Museum Huntsville, Alabama

Why not take the little John Glenn and Buzz Aldrin in your life for a trip down to Huntsville, Alabama, where you can indulge in all things aeronautical? The U.S. Space and Rocket Museum has many different exhibits to explore from the Shuttle Park with the retired Pathfinder Orbiter on display to the Science on Orbit exhibit which gives visitors a true sense of what it’s like to work and live on the International Space Station. They also offer a week-long camp for true space lovers, but these are considerably more expensive and require reservations be made in advance.

If you go One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 9am to 5pm daily Kids 5 - 12 – $16, Adults - $24 800-637-7223 www.RocketCenter.com

Discovery Park of America Union City, Tennessee

The Discovery Park is one of the premiere attractions in West Tennessee outside of Memphis, and there are enough exhibits and installations to explore inside with something for the young and young at heart. You can check out the earthquake simulator showing the magnitude 7.9 quake that created Tennessee’s Reelfoot lake in the early 19th century and check out the preserved skeletons of the T-Rex and other dinosaurs inside the 50-acre park.

If you go 830 Everett Boulevard, Union City, TN 10 am to 5 pm Tue-Sun Kids 3 and under - Free, Kids 4 -12 - $11.95, Seniors 65+ - $12.95, Adults - $14.95 731-885-5455 www.DiscoveryParkOfAmerica.com

USS LST-325 Memorial Evansville, Indiana

Docked in Evansville, this ship saw the beaches of Normandy during World War II’s infamous D-Day operations. Visitors can walk through a piece of history and see what it was like to work on a ship of this size during some of the largest conflicts in the history of the world. The USS LST-325 worked as part of the largest armada of ships during D-Day and helped deliver tanks and vehicles during the invasion. The history buff in your Family will definitely love this day trip.

If you go 840 LST Drive Evansville, IN • 10am to 4pm Sat only • 812-421-2200 • Kids 6 - 17 – $5, Adults – $10

Memphis Zoo Memphis, Tennessee

There are grizzly bears. There are sea lions. There are elephants. And they all live in Memphis where you can visit year-round. The zoo hosts daily feeding shows for many of the different animals and educational programs for all visitors to enjoy.

If you go 2000 Prentiss Place Memphis, TN 9am to 4pm daily Parking - $5, Kids 2 - 11 - $10, Seniors 60+ -$14, Adults - $15 901-333-6500 www.MemphisZoo.org

National Corvette Museum Bowling Green, Kentucky

There’s something about 2 tons of rumbling American muscle that everyone can appreciate. And that’s exactly what Bowling Green has to offer. The museum has more than 80 Corvettes from different periods on display and after you get your fill of the performance car’s history, head on over to the Motorsports Park to see them in action. You can even take your own car on the track for a few laps. Prices vary for Motorsports Park activities.

If you go

Land Between the Lakes Golden Pond, Kentucky

Every now and then it’s good to unplug and find somewhere with a little less cell reception than we’re used to. The Land Between the Lakes recreation area does exactly that and provides a great escape for a day trip. Visitors can head out for a hike on any of the numerous trails or go fishing on the Kentucky lake for bass and bluegill at the 170,000 acre playground in West Kentucky.

If you go 238 Visitor Center Dr Golden Pond, KY • 9am to 5pm daily Kids 5 - 12 - $3, Adults - $5 877-861-2457 • www.LandBetweenTheLakes.us

350 Corvette Dr. Bowling Green, KY 8am to 5pm daily Kids 5 - 12 - $5, Seniors age 62+ - $8 Adults - $10, Active-duty Military - Free 270-781-7973 www.CorvetteMuseum.org

Mammoth Cave Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Let out your inner spelunker at Mammoth Cave, the world’s longest-known cave system. Tours of the system are offered with varying degrees of difficulty starting with a quarter-mile hike that takes around an hour to complete all the way up to a five-mile hike that takes six hours to complete. Despite the name, caving isn’t the only thing offered at the park. There are above-ground trails and horseback riding for visitors to enjoy after they’ve returned to the surface.

If you go 1 Mammoth Cave Parkway, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 8:30am to 4:30pm daily Tickets for all activities range from Free to $55 270-758-2180 www.NPS.gov/MACA

Ark Encounter Williamstown, Kentucky

The largest timber frame building in the world sits just more than four hours away in Williamstown, Kentucky, where you can find the biblical Noah’s Ark. The ark is built to the specifications laid out in the Bible and houses exhibits about the flood that carried Noah’s Ark and how he kept the animals as the story describes. There’s even a zip line adventure that gives you an aerial view of the ark available to ride!

If you go 1 Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, KY Mon - Sat 9am - 9:15pm, Sun noon - 9:15pm Kids 5 - 12 - $28, Adults - $40, Seniors 60+ - $31 855-284-3275 • www.ArkEncounter.com 8

Downtown Commons Brings Ice Skating to Clarksville Ice skating season may be cooling down, but the Downtown Commons is just heating up with big plans for the newest space in downtown Clarksville.

by Sean McCully

The rink, which opened the day after Thanksgiving on Nov. 24, has seen Clarksville and Fort Campbell residents of all skill levels come to whip around the rink or hug the wall and slowly ease themselves around since its opening. Paula Atkins, event programming manager for Downtown Commons, said the community has loved getting to skate in the new rink and she even sees a few repeat offenders each week. “There’s one kid whose poor father brings him every single Friday so he can come and skate,” Atkins said. “So seeing that repeat happiness has been the thing that brings me the most joy. The support from the community has just been beyond anything I could have imagined.” Before coming to downtown Clarksville, the rink sat in front of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. During the transitional period while the rink was being installed and the Commons constructed, Atkins said they would reach out to the Nashville Predators hockey team for advice on how to handle different situations leading up to the rink opening. “We’ve talked with the Predators quite frequently on ‘OK this is the situation we’re seeing, how do we handle it?’” Atkins said. “They’ve been great to talk with and they’ve been a great support.” The rink will be open through January, and the second phase of the Downtown Commons will be coming in the Spring. Following the end of the skating season, the Commons’ landscaping and water-featured areas will be completed with an early April 2018 opening planned, according to Atkins. “This location will end up becoming the community’s living room,” she said. “Whether it hosts a small birthday party or a college student who wants to get away from studying for a few minutes, we want people from all walks of life to be able to come here and feel welcome.”

If you go 215 Legion St., Clarksville, TN www.DowntownCommons.org. Ice Rink, public meeting space Open through January 31 .

The cold drury days of winter scream for the warmth of a piping hot bowl of chili or pumpkin soup. They will warm you inside when the weather outside doesn’t cooperate. These both can be made in advance, keep in the fridge or even the freezer and warmed up when you need it most.

Chili

Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 pounds lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 (141⁄2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large potato 1 large onion 4½ cups chicken broth 1 can pure pumpkin salt Freshly ground pepper ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg ½ pt. heavy cream Directions

Directions Cook first 4 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Place mixture in 5-quart slow cooker; stir in beans and remaining ingredients. Cook at HIGH 3 to 4 hours or at LOW 5 to 6 hours. If you want to thicken this saucy chili, stir in finely crushed saltine crackers until the desired thickness is achieved.

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add potato and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in pumpkin. Using an immersion blender, purée mixture until smooth. Stir in 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in cream and heat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve hot.

MLK Day Community Celebration The Clarksville chapter of the NAACP invites the community to come out for their annual MLK Community Celebration on January 14 and 15 in commemoration of the late civil rights leader. The celebration begins on Sunday, January 14, with the MLK Religious Service at Christ the Healer Church at 1295 Paradise Hill Road. Bishop Calvin Lockett will lead the service at 5 pm with a special guest speaker leading as well. The following morning on Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday, the NAACP, with help from other organizations in the community, will be hosting an MLK Educational Program. This program will be held at the Burt School behind Austin Peay State University at 110 Bailey Street from 9 am until 11 am and will educate students on King and his role in the civil rights era as well as an overview of the significance of the movement. Following the educational program, the MLK Commemorative March will begin in front of the Burt School at noon. The march makes its way through downtown Clarksville and ultimately ends back at the Burt School. For more information leading up to the event, follow the Clarksville NAACP on: Facebook at @ClarksvilleMontgomeryTN.NAACP. .

Fort Campbell MLK Day Observance The 1st BCT is hosting an Martin Luther King Observance on January 11th. The luncheon event will be at The Smokehaus and will feature Chaplain (LTC) Jackson - Ft. Campbell unit chaplain as the guest speaker. There will be free food and drink samplings, music and entertainment will also be available. The event is from 11:30 am to 1 pm. .

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First Thursday Art Walk Downtown Clarksville artwalkclarksville.com 5-8 pm Multiple locations in downtown Clarksville will be displaying local artists.

Nashville Winter Wine Fest Marathon Music Works - Nashville 1 - 5 pm visitnashville.com

6 This event will feature over 50 wine options , as well as a small selection of beers and ciders. We will have live music with Ocean Street and a DJ on the main stage. For more information visit Nashville Wine Festivals Facebook page.

2nd Saturday Hike Lake Barkley State Park 10am • parks.ky.gov Lake Barkley State Resort Park will kick off 2018 with the return of second Saturday Hikes on January 13th. The focus of January’s hike will be winter adaptations. The hike will introduce participants to the various traits, characteristics and behaviors that allow plants and animals to survive the winter season in western Kentucky. The hike starts at 10 a.m. and will depart from the lobby of the lodge. No reservations are necessary to participate in 2nd Saturday Hikes.

Nashville Restaurant Week Nashville Originals Association nashvilleoriginals.com/nashville-restaurant-week Twice each year, Nashville Originals member restaurants offer special menu items and deals that you won’t want to miss! Participating restaurants are members of the Nashville Originals, the city’s not-for-profit independent restaurant association, ranging from casual eateries to acclaimed fine-dining establishments.

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Nashville Boat Show Nashville Music City Center Thur 2 - 9pm Fri Noon - 9pm Sat 10am - 9pm Sun 11am - 5pm www.nashvilleboatshow.com Active Military and Veterans: FREE Just show your military ID at the registration desk for FREE admission The Nashville Boat Show returns to Music City Center. See the newest model fishing boats, pontoons and more, all under one roof!

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Eagle Weekend Lake Barkley State Park 7pm-12:30pm • parks.ky.gov Experience awesome Bald Eagle viewing in Kentucky. Special outings led by knowledgeable staff are arranged to view the majestic birds in the wild by heated yacht and by van. For over 40 years, Eagle Weekends has been devoted to the observation, education and conservation of our national symbol.

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra Alhambra Theatre - Hopkinsville • 7:30pm pennyroyalarts.org/liveat-equinox.html All across America, audiences have fallen in love with these two sophisticated Southern gentlemen and the high-energy show that is the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Along with the greatest songs, the best original arrangements and phenomenal musicianship, these two bring their rich friendship and charm to the stage. Fashioned in the style and swagger of the legendary entertainers lead by Frank Sinatra, Davis & Johnson are putting their own stamp on the Great American songbook, graced with a touch of Motown, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Elvis and more, offering a freshness and relevance that speaks to every soul.

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Nashville Auto Fest Nashville Fairground Sat. 8am - 6pm Sun 9am-4pm www.nashvilleautofest.com The historic Tennessee State Fairgrounds is alive and well and will host the 27th annual Nashville Auto Fest, the area's largest and longest-running classic car and truck show.

Historic Pairing Gateway Chamber Orchestra George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall APSU • 4 pm www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com Clint Needham’s high energy Urban Sprawl sets the stage for a memorable anniversary. The GCO tackles Strauss’ daunting score nine years to the week since we first paired Mozart and Strauss in our inaugural installment of wind serenades.

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Hot Chicken Week Nearly 20 Restaurants in Nashville www.hotchickenweek.nashvillescene.com A week of piquant poultry kicks off on Monday at almost 20 restaurants around town, celebrating the dish that’s uniquely Nashville. The roster includes some well-known hot chicken joints like Prince’s, new upstarts like Slow Burn Hot Chicken and some spots that you probably wouldn’t think of, such as Lucky Bamboo Chinese Bistro and Green Hills Grille. You don’t have to sign up or buy a ticket or anything to participate. Just show up and order the restaurant’s $5 Hot Chicken Week special.

Champagne and Chocolate Customs House Museum - Clarksville 5:30pm www.customshousemuseum.org Champagne and Chocolate is back for its ninth installment to benefit the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center. This elegant and highly popular event features champagne, along with delectable hors d’oeuvres and scrumptious desserts. Live music will set the mood for active bidding in the evening’s silent auction, where you will find gift baskets, jewelry and original artwork. Proceeds from the event and silent auction go towards supporting the mission of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center.

Gulliver’s Travels Missoula Children’s Theatre Alhambra Theatre - Hopkinsville performances all day www.pennyroyalarts.org/event-missoula.html It’s an out-of-this-world original sci-fi musical adventure in Missoula Children’s Theatre’s adaptation of Gulliver’s Travels. Continuing the tradition, actors and directors from Missoula come prepared with costumes, sets and scripts. All they need is the cast. All auditioning students must be prepared to commit to the full week of the evening rehearsal schedule. 20

Area Culture

The Clarksville/Hopkinsville area may not be known across the world as the center for arts and culture, but that doesn’t stop them from putting on some of the best performances every night. There’s multiple options for the little thespian in all of us to indulge on a regular basis in the Volunteer and Bluegrass states.

Alhambra Theatre The Alhambra has been operating for almost a century, after opening its doors in 1928. The theatre boasts live theatre and music performances to film screenings and theatre exhibitions for students. In January alone, they will be screening “The Aristocats,” and “Mary Poppins,” on January 27, and hosting a performance by the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra on January 20. The theatre will also be celebrating its 90th birthday with a special celebration in May. The theatre is located at 507 South Main Street in Hopkinsville. For updated information on performances and ticket prices, visit www.PennyroyalArts.org.

The Starlight Grande As the newest playhouse in Clarksville, the Starlight Grande has been bringing their own brand of theatre to the forefront of the city’s arts scene since June 2017. The theatre is the proclaimed “life-long dream” of owners Amanda Batts and Debbie Wilson who have both worked for and owned multiple different performing arts centers between the two. Starlight also offers music and theatre lessons with their Performing Arts School. The Starlight Grande is located at 1810 Memorial Drive in Clarksville. For more information about lessons and upcoming performances, visit www.TheStarlightGrande.com or call 931-217-4608.

Cumberland Arts Centre

The Cumberland Arts Centre is a dinner theatre in downtown Clarksville that serves up its productions with catered meals prior to the show. They just concluded their presentation of “All is Merry and Bright,” a comedy written by local playwright Chad Williamson, and will soon be gearing up for their next production. The arts centre also has a performing arts school where they offer acting lessons for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The Cumberland Arts Centre is located at 710 Main Street in downtown Clarksville. To reserve tickets for future performances, call 931-552-1106. For more information about the centre, visit www.CumberlandArtsCentre.com.

Roxy Regional Theatre The Roxy has been serving the Clarksville/Hopkinsville community in one way or another for more than 100 years. It began as the Lillian, built in 1913, which became what we know as the Roxy Regional Theatre following a fire that forced the theatre to be rebuilt in 1945. The Roxy presents multiple productions each year, from “Rocky Horror Show,” each Halloween, to the most recent Christmas production, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” In January, the theatre will present “The Vagina Monologues,” on January 12, 13, 17-20, 24-27. The theatre also screens different films throughout the year and hosts rotating visual art in the Peg Harvill Gallery past the lobby of the theatre. For more information about the Roxy and how to get tickets, visit www.RoxyRegionalTheatre.org.

It’s the invisible war. A battle fought inside the minds of Veteran and active duty service members alike who have been subjected to things no person should have to endure. It rages on for the Family and friends of Soldiers who worry every day about the well-being of their loved one and must resume their lives with the same loved ones who return home changed from the scenes of their tours. It’s the invisible war. But it’s a war to be won and winning that war is precisely the mission of SAFE. “There are things that veterans and their Families deal with that most of us don’t know about,” said the Rev. Jodi McCullah, who is the co-founder and outgoing executive director for SAFE. “And we’re trying to help them realize that ‘Hey, we get it, we understand. We know how hard it is and we know you’re dealing with things you may not know how to deal with.’” A U.S. Army Veteran herself, McCullah helped found SAFE, an acronym for Soldiers And Families Embraced, which began as the Lazarus project in 2011. They offer counseling free of charge and are confidential so Soldiers who seek help do not have to disclose their sessions and risk a negative impact to their military career. McCullah said the program began as a way to fill the gap in mental health programs where long lines and waiting lists had hurt those seeking immediate help from other military-centric clinics. “In 2011, there were a lot of folks who were family members and veterans who were struggling to find services quickly so we determined that we needed to help them free of charge and without insurance,” she said. SAFE has served around 1,500 clients since the program’s inception, with around 300 hours of counseling provided each month, according to McCullah. McCullah said the support from the organizations surrounding Fort Campbell has been invaluable to SAFE’s success. “What we found was there was a community of people who were more than willing to help, they just didn’t know how to help. They would say ‘We see that our neighbors are hurting, how can we help?’” she said. “So we were able to say ‘Here’s a way you can help’ and people were very eager to do that.” Though SAFE has enjoyed a degree of success since the creation of the program, McCullah said it is an extremely expensive non-profit organization since it requires employing professionally-trained counselors. To donate to the organization, visit www.SoldiersAndFamiliesEmbraced.org/donate.html. The program provides counseling services to all ages and does not turn anyone away who needs help. To set up an appointment with SAFE, call their main office at 931-591-3241. You can also visit the SAFE website for more information at www.SoldiersAndFamilesEmbraced.org. The SAFE main office is located at 1812 Haynes Street in Clarksville.

There’s a new Troop in town There’s a new Girl Scout troop on post and they are gearing up for a productive 2018! Girl Scout Troop #1694 led by Angela Amey is for junior scouts in the 4th and 5th grades and was installed in October 2017. “We wanted to let them enjoy this experience and learn from it at the same time without the pressure of being in a larger troop,” Amey said. Troop #1694 currently consists of eight junior scouts and they are working on getting their energy badges by planning ways to reduce energy consumption on post. “This troop is really into saving our planet and it’s something they are trying to stress to people,” Amey said. “Because they know this is their planet and if we don’t take care of it now then they won’t have anything.” One of the troop’s first main events comes on January 26, when they will compete against all the other troops at Fort Campbell in a wooden car derby race where the scouts will design derby cars from small wooden blocks to race down a wooden ramp. Amey is a veteran whose daughters wanted to join the scouts and she decided to join with them and lead troop #1694. “My girls wanted me to be a part too and they said ‘Mom, why don’t you help us and be there with us?’” Amey said. “So instead of just dropping them off, I just took on the role as a co-leader to be there to help all the girls who are willing to learn how to do things the Girl Scout way.” For more information about the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee and how to join Troop #1694, visit www.gsmidtn.org.

Grow through Life’s Challenges by CynDe Clack Stress makes everything harder and can be caused by many of the things you encounter in your daily life. It can cause health concerns, depression, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, a feeling of being disconnected and more. Fort Campbell Army Community Service (ACS) Resilience Training offers a training series titled, “Keeping it R.E.A.L.” Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and the “Keeping it R.E.A.L.” series is designed to offer you the tools you need to be able to recover, rebound and move forward instead of crawl in the bed and pull the covers over your head. The goal is that you will be able to apply real life situations to the knowledge and skills you learn in these classes and ultimately enhance your well-being and enrich your relationships. I recently had a chance to talk with Lauren Morris who first attended these classes and has since gone on to become an instructor. When I asked her which of the skills she enjoyed learning about the most, she replied, “I enjoyed learning the ATC Model [Activating Event, Thoughts and Consequences Model] the most because it explains that when things happen in our lives, they are just events that take place. 27

How we interpret and think about those events impacts our view of those events as positive or negative and how we respond. By understanding this process, we can learn to think about events in a way that results in positive reactions and productive interactions with other people. The ATC Model is a part of many other resilience skills.” I went on to ask her which skill she feels has had the most impact on her personally. She said, “The skill ‘Avoid Thinking Traps’ has had the most impact on my well-being because it has helped me realize my personal tendencies to fall into thinking traps. By learning that about myself, I can get out of thinking traps and get on the road to more productive thinking. Avoiding the thinking trap of ‘jumping to conclusions’ has helped me immensely in communicating effectively and positively with my Spouse.”

She went on to share that she went into the trainings thinking that she would learn about how to help others be resilient but actually learned a lot about herself and how she thinks and communicates with other people. She said, “The trainings have helped me view my life with a different perspective, which helps me greet each day with renewed energy and helps me grow through life’s challenges.”

The Keeping it R.E.A.L. Series Includes Competencies that Build Resilience Hunt the Good Stuff Goal Setting - Achieve the Dream Activating Events, Thoughts, Consequences - Why’d I do that? Energy Management Thinking Traps - Thinking Traps and Snares Detect Icebergs - Values, Beliefs, and Attitudes Problem Solving Put it in Perspective and Mental Games Real-time Resilience - TKO for Counterproductive Thoughts Identifying Character Strengths in Self and Others - Being the Best of Who You Are Character Strengths in Leadership - Being the Best of Who You Are in Leadership Assertive Communication - Having the IDEAL Conversation Active Constructive Responding - Listen Up...To Strengthen Relationships Keeping it R.E.A.L. classes are designed for Family Members, DA Civilians and Soldiers. Couples are welcome. Call 270.412.5500 for scheduling and reservations.

Lastly I asked her why, when schedules are busy and free time is precious, anyone should take the time to attend these classes and she had a very compelling answer. “Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members should all be encouraged to attend these trainings because they empower participants to learn about themselves and take control of their thoughts, emotions, and reactions in this military life, which is uncertain and always changing. Learning these skills enhances communication between Soldiers and Commanders and employees and bosses. Outside of the workplace, every marriage and Family relationship can benefit from productive thinking and improved communication.” Military life isn’t always easy but it’s certainly not impossible. With resilience you can have healthy relationships, well-adjusted children and personal happiness. 28

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A battle lost, but a legacy cemented It was called Hell’s Highway and for good reason. Almost half as many men died fighting on this two-lane highway from Sept. 17, 1944, until Sept. 25, 1944, as did in the almost decade-long Iraq war in the early 2000s. Despite treacherous terrain and the high risk, it was brave Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division who stepped in to fight during this operation against the Nazi regime in WWII. Called one of the largest airborne operations from WWII by the U.S. Army, Operation Market Garden took place in the Netherlands, from the town of Veghel to the south and around the city of Arnhem to the north. The code name “Market Garden” was given to signify the cooperation between the airborne forces, “Market,” and ground assault forces, “Garden.” The goal for the airborne forces, including the 101st Airborne Division and the 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was to secure bridges and other important landmarks near Veghel to aid in the delivery of troops deeper into Germany. Airborne forces dropped in on Sept. 17, north of the British XXX Corps where they set to work assaulting the key points near Veghel. This operation took place just a few months after the 101st helped storm the beaches of Normandy in June’s D-Day and preceded the 101st’s involvement in the Battle of the Bulge in December of the same year. Operation Market Garden ultimately failed after axis forces blew the bridges and other points before air and ground forces could secure them, but their bravery and service was still recognized by people of the Netherlands town two decades later. Following the service of the 101st Soldiers, then Veghel Mayor J.P. Schreven presented a memorial to then Commanding General of the 101st B.E. Powell, in a ceremony on the anniversary of the initial assault in Veghel on Sept. 17, 1964. The memorial consists of a sign formed from both the crest of Veghel and the insignia of the 101st and is accompanied by a memorial garden with flowers given by the 101st Airborne Division Association of the city of Veghel, according to the memorial’s plaque. The 101st’s participation in these operations came just two years after their activation on Aug. 16, 1942, and they were still stationed out of the impermanent Camp Claibourne in Louisiana. This operation is just one of the many the division has been involved in and is also one of the many that helped them establish their permanence at Fort Campbell following WWII. Operation Market Garden may not have been a success, but it set the tone for 101st Airborne Division valiance in the decades and conflicts to come.

The biggest event in football is happening on Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.

While our own Titans have consistently sat near the top of their AFC South conference, they are an unlikely contender for Super Bowl 52 due to quarterback Marcus Mariota’s inconsistent play and relatively weak offense compared to their contenders outside of the conference. Reigning champions, the New England Patriots are likely to make another appearance in the game to win quarterback Tom Brady a sixth championship ring so he can start decorating his left hand. Super Bowl 51 drew more than 111 million viewers for the FOX TV Broadcast alone and a 30-second advertisement for the event cost close to $5 million according to The New York Times. So whether you watch the game for the action or for the ads, Super Bowl 52 is a good excuse to break out the buffalo chicken dip and have a watch party. On post – watch the big game at the Warrior Zone.

2018 Defense Bill Pay Raises What’s better than starting the year off with more money in your pocket? That’s exactly one of the byproducts of the National Defense Authorization Act, signed by President Trump on Dec. 12, 2017. It approved the $700 billion spending plan for U.S. military efforts. At Fort Campbell, this means a 2.4 percent pay raise for troops, a $500 rebate for military spouses who acquire a professional license after a permanent change of station (PCS) and easing PCS’ing by giving a family the opportunity to move before or after their service member for various reasons and allows the service member to utilize government housing if needed. 31

In a cultural climate where division is the name of the game, one thing we can all agree on is that we’re all glad to see 2017 go. It seems like there were more bad than good qualities of the year and that’s why we’re looking ahead at some of the

Winter Olympics Hosted for the first time in PyeongChang, South Korea, this year’s Winter Olympics will be held from February 9 through February 25. This is the second Olympics competition South Korea has hosted, with their first being the 1988 Summer Olympics hosted in Seoul. There will be 102 medals to win, which is more than any previous winter Olympics, and this is also the first year Nigeria will compete in the bobsled competition with their three-woman team of Seun Adigun, Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga. At this point, many people would include a “Cool Runnings,” joke and that’s exactly what I’m going to do. Nigeria, we have a bobsled team!

Do Your Taxes There are only two things for certain in life; death and taxes. And it’s almost time for the latter of the two. There are a few potential changes to be mindful of. First, a potential change will boost the child tax credit to $1,600 per eligible child. There is also an increase to the standard deduction for singles and joint-filers. The standard deduction for singles will potentially be $12,200 and $24,400 for joint-filers.

best parts of 2018 we already know about. So without further ado, here are a few things to convince you that 2018 is already a great deal better than its predecessor. .

Fort Campbell MWR Plenty of on-post activities planned already for 2018 .Feb 10 - Valentine’s Dayevent at the Smokehaus. A romantic chance for adults to relax and have fun. Mar 31* - Easter Eggstravaganza. Lots of free fun with the Easter Bunny. Registration will be required. Apr 25 - Mike Super, Magic & Illusion Show. Family friendly fun. Apr 28* - Month of the Military Child (MOMC) event Celebrate MOMC with free games and activities for the entire Family. Gigs at the Greens- Free event with live music at the Cole Park Golf Pavilion. Held the last Fridays in April thru September. *Dates are subject to change. Watch www.campbell.armymwr.com for more info.

Wintertime chills are easily overcome with hot cocktails that are best enjoyed with good company and a hot fire. One of our all-time favorites Coffee Nudge 3

⁄4 ounce dark creme de cacao 3 ⁄4 ounce Kahlua 1 ⁄2 ounce brandy 6-8 ounces hot coffee (decaf works just as well as regular) Whipped cream In order, pour the ingredients into a mug. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle cinnamon/suger on top for an extra treat.

The standard for both adults and children Hot Chocolate 4 cups milk • 1⁄2 cup sugar • 1⁄4 cup good quality cocoa 1 1⁄2 cups miniature marshmallows• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a saucepan combine all ingredients. Cook and stir over medium low heat until the marshmallows are melted, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour into mugs. Add a cinnamon stick for stiring.

This has been around for centuries Hot Buttered Rum 2 cups water • 1⁄2 stick unsalted butter ⁄4 cup packed dark brown sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ⁄2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves • 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 2 ⁄3 cup dark rum

Bring water, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to a boil in a 1 1⁄2- to 2-quart saucepan over moderately high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Serve hot.