Summer 2013 MWR Life for Retirees

Healthy & Active

Editor CynDe Clack

Another winter has come and gone. I hope that summer finds everyone still healthy and active.

Speaking of healthy and active – those are the two main subjects we focus on for this issue of the MWR Life for Retirees magazine. The Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour is a great place to start if you’re looking for some fun activities that will get you off the couch and out of the house. Or, if your idea of fun is putting on your safety gear, getting your bike out of the garage and hitting the open road, we have a great article about bike rallies you might like to visit.

Being healthy includes being as active as you can and keeping your mind sharp; but it also includes taking care of your physical health. I’m sure you’ve gotten the mailings that announced there were changes made to TRICARE benefits. Ted Faulkner, Transition Center/Retirement Services Officer, was kind enough to give us a rundown of the changes that might affect you.

Also in this issue, you’ll find articles about opportunities to give back to the community by volunteering your time and sharing the insight you’ve gained through your years of military life and experiences. Even if neither of these activities suits your personality, there are plenty of other organizations that would love to have you as a volunteer. Think of it this way: the number of birthdays you’ve counted haven’t made you older, they’ve made you more experienced, and volunteering is your chance to share your knowledge with others who can benefit from it.

Our challenge to you is to get active, whether it’s mentally or physically, and stick with it!

Contributors Ted Faulkner Tara Goodson Lynn Laws Becki Mastrian Jessica Ryan Sharon Shaw

CynDe Clack, Editor mwrliferetiree@fortcampbellmwr.com

Inside this issue

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Home Town Hero It’s Time to Volunteer An introduction to COL (Ret.) John “Jack” Oliver and Camp Rainbow.

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Off the Beaten Path Retirees, Rallies, and Riding Sunshine on your shoulders, wind in your face, and your tires on the road.

Photography Deborah Young

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In the Know TRICARE changes that may affect you Information to help you take care of yourself.

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Body, Mind and Spirit Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion Learn about this graceful form of exercise.

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Local Culture The Local Arts Scene Local artists help revitalize the art scene.

12 Keeping it Together How You Can Continue to Serve Retirees can help improve the quality of life for members of the military community.

13 ECFT Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour Offers Something for Everyone!

An enjoyable journey to fitness.

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Hometown Hero

It’s Time to Volunteer

by Jessica Ryan

After 24 years of military service, Colonel John “Jack” Oliver retired and made Clarksville, Tennessee his home. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Oliver has a very fulfilling life.

The Adams, Tennessee native began his Army career in 1960 and entered as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry. During his Army career, he served two tours in Vietnam. He was also stationed overseas in Germany and South Korea as well as American garrisons including Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and Fort Benning, Georgia with Fort Campbell, Kentucky as his final duty station. He looked forward to being close to his hometown and his two loves: hunting and fishing. “I cannot think of another installation that is as good for what I like to do,” Oliver commented.

In 1984, Oliver retired from the Army as a Colonel. As he entered retirement, Oliver decided to keep busy by pursuing his two favorite hobbies. One year later, his sister-in-law Sandra asked him to volunteer at a new camp called Camp Rainbow.

Camp Rainbow is held in nearby Brandon Springs, Kentucky, located in Land Between the Lakes. The camp, created by Mary Woodall and Diane Miner, is a place where seriously ill children,

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between the ages of 5 to 17, can attend a regular, overnight camp. During one week in June, the campers can participate in activities from swimming to canoeing; making crafts, performing skits, and climbing on helicopters.

With the help of the volunteer camp counselors and on-site medical staff, provided by the Premier Medical Group, the campers can immerse themselves in the real summer camp experience and still receive necessary medical care. Camp Rainbow is free of charge for the campers through generous donations from local organizations such as The Dream Factory and Bikers Who Care as well as its all volunteer staff. “We try to make it as real a camp experience for them as we can. If it was not for Camp Rainbow, these kids couldn’t go to camp,” Oliver stated. “It does your heart good to see them have the opportunity to go to camp like other kids.”

Oliver began volunteering as a camp counselor and with the exception of 2009, he has volunteered every year. Throughout his time at Camp Rainbow, he has evolved from being a camp counselor to operating the fishing dock where, throughout the week, he will be joined by about 40 of the campers. The dock is a

popular place! Some campers will grab a fishing rod, reel and bait and help Oliver catch as many fish as possible.

Other campers will simply enjoy being at the dock and seeing Oliver and their fellow campers catch fish. Oliver strives to catch enough fish to feed the camp during the final night’s dinner. So far, Oliver and his campers have succeeded every year.

Oliver shared that his love for fishing and working with children inspire him to continue volunteering at Camp Rainbow. “I like people and if you like people, then you do what you can do for them,” Oliver said. During his time at Camp Rainbow, Oliver has taught his campers important lessons such as having patience - which comes with appreciating fishing. He has also noticed that the children leave the camp realizing there are other children who are like them and go through similar struggles. The campers also learn how to work in groups and share with others.

By watching the children grow, Oliver noted that “it is more rewarding for me than it is for the kids.”

The Camp Rainbow staff speaks very highly about Oliver’s commitment and dedication to his campers. In particular, Bird Petersen, a Camp Rainbow nurse, who has known Jack for more than 25 years, remembers how Jack cares for his campers. “This young boy had cystic fibrosis and loved the outdoors. He and Jack had a special bond. When he was a very young camper, Jack was his counselor. They both loved to fish,” Petersen commented.

“Due to his illness this camper required medical treatments every morning and throughout the day. Usually the campers come to the clinic for treatments but since these guys went out before daylight to fish, Jack did the treatments. It was a very humbling experience to watch this strong, gruff retired Colonel care for a sick child.”

Likewise, one of the Camp Rainbow founders, Diane Miner, shared a story about Oliver’s ability to go beyond the call of duty. “Jack was always willing to help out in any capacity at camp. When we started the children's talent show, we quickly realized it took a while for the kids to change places between acts,” Miner said. “That is when Jack showed us another one of his talents. He entertained everyone by telling jokes as long as we needed to keep the curtains closed. This could be for a short or long while, but he would always ‘wing it’ and kept everyone happy and entertained while the kids set up for their big performance.”

Outside of Camp Rainbow, Oliver keeps busy throughout the year by devoting time to his hobbies. He joined Hunter’s Specialties during his last year in the military. With Hunter’s Specialties, he gives seminars and does in-store promotions. He also does guiding and teaches people how to turkey hunt. In 2000, he was inducted into the Tennessee Turkey Hunter’s Hall of Fame and in 2007, he was sent to guide the St. Jude’s Hunting for a Cure Turkey Hunt. During the week, he also pursues his other hobbies such as golf and gardening. More recently, Oliver is a familiar face to the MWR community for conducting a Spring Turkey Hunting Seminar, hosted by Outdoor Recreation.

With all the activities going on in Oliver’s life, it’s no surprise

that he is a busy man. He recommends to other Retirees to be productive and follow their interests. “First of all, there is life after the Army. A lot of people have problems adjusting. You have to be involved and do something. You can’t just sit down and do nothing. Pick what you like to do and do it,” Oliver stated. He also believes that Retirees should also help out their local community.

“You enjoyed your career and you had a good life. Now it’s time to pay back to the community,” Oliver further noted.

He advised interested volunteer candidates to visit Camp Rainbow’s website at www.clarksvillecamprainbow.org and download the application. Camp Rainbow looks for volunteer staff members and camp counselors who are interested in helping with special needs children. Additionally, those with talents and interests such as arts and crafts, carpentry, entertainment, sports and anything camp-related are encouraged to apply.

A humble man, Oliver does not consider himself a hometown hero. Instead, he thinks of himself as a man who likes working with kids and helping them as much as possible. As June approaches each year, he looks forward to the opportunity to volunteer at Camp Rainbow again.

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Off The Beaten Path

Retirees, Rallies & Riding

by Lynn Laws

The only thing that would increase the pleasure I derive from riding my motorcycle on a warm, sunny Saturday or Sunday, would be if I could ride whenever and wherever I wanted to ride. At this time in my life, since I work full time, it is very difficult for me to take off to attend a bike rally that is being held out of state. I envy my Retired friends who can do just that.

Imagine stuffing your back pack or saddlebags with a couple of changes of clothes, strapping a bedroll to the back of your bike and just taking off. I know Retirees who will pack what they can on their bikes and themselves and take off to whatever bike rally that takes their fancy. Bike rallies are held all across the United States. Large ones like Sturgis and Daytona Bike Week are just the tip of the iceberg! Every month there is a rally, bike show or party somewhere. Retirees can attend these rallies near and far from wherever they call home.

Why not? The kids are grown up; you have time on your hands, so why just sit around the house? Get on the internet, look up bike rallies and find one to go to. In fact, there is a calendar 5

available that lists all the bike rallies scheduled for the entire year. Check out www.cyclefish.com, it has information about rallies, poker runs, rides, charity and benefit events, motorcycle swap meets, bike shows, and more. They have several rallies listed for both Tennessee and Kentucky. Who knows how many you’ll find if you expand the search to other states!

Rallies are a great place to meet some unforgettable people, make lifetime friends, and who knows, you may run into people you already know and thought you would never see again. This holds true especially for military Retirees, because you move around so much. It’s difficult to stay in touch with everyone you may have lived next to as you moved from place to place. Rallies attract people from all over the United States; this may be your chance to reconnect with old friends.

There is so much that you can see and do at the rallies, however, local attractions can also be fun to visit.

I love to visit national parks and most of them you can ride through. Remember, the rally is just the excuse to get on your bike and get away from the house for a time; you don’t have to stay at the rally the entire time unless you want to!

For those of you that do not relish the idea of sleeping in a tent on the ground, keep in mind, Retirees are often eligible for discounts at hotels and motels along the way and while attending the rally. In fact, I know some Retirees who will trailer their bikes, and pull them behind their RV. There are even some RVs that have cargo areas in the trailer where you can load your motorcycles. This makes it much more convenient for those who don’t want to deal with the unpredictable weather that can accompany you on long rides. Of course, doing these things takes away from the joy of riding to and from the bike rally. After all, that is what I am looking forward to when I retire. Most likely I will stick to the warm weather rallies unless it is a mild winter.

Whether bike rallies are your cup of tea or not, the main thing to remember is get out there and ride! Until I retire that is what I intend on doing, riding on back country roads away from town. I plan on enjoying the sunshine and the wind in my face, the smell of fresh cut grass in the summer or even the smell of musty fallen leaves in the fall. The feel of the road under your bike is unique and different than any other feeling I have ever felt. For those of you who ride, you know what I am talking about. For those who do not ride, you have no idea what you are missing. No matter how you decide to spend your time, enjoy!

Gear to Go offers RV, trailer and toy hauler rentals.

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TRICARE Changes that may Affect You!

In the Know

by Ted Faulkner

TRICARE Prime As of October 1, 2013, TRICARE Prime will no longer be available to beneficiaries living in certain areas in the United States. Prime Service Areas (PSAs) are geographic areas where TRICARE Prime is offered. PSAs were created to ensure medical readiness of the active duty force by augmenting the capability and capacity of military hospitals and clinics. The affected PSAs are not close to existing military hospitals or clinics and have never augmented care around military hospitals or clinics or Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) locations.

If you live in an area affected by the PSA changes, you will be notified by mail. Your letter will include information about your remaining TRICARE health care options as well as where to get more information. Your TRICARE Prime benefit will remain available through the end of September as long as your enrollment fees are paid, you do not disenroll early or lose eligibility.

Be assured that elimination or reduction of any PSAs will not change the overall TRICARE benefit for Retirees or their Families currently living in these locations.

Retirees and Dependents Retirees and their Family members enrolled in TRICARE Prime in the affected PSAs may be able to reenroll in TRICARE Prime at a military hospital or clinic or with a primary care manager in a remaining PSA. They must fill out a new TRICARE Prime Enrollment, Disenrollment, and Primary Care Manager (PCM) Change Form (DD Form 2876) and sign Section V waiving their drive-time standards. Beneficiaries should be aware that waiving drive-time standards may require them to drive long distances for primary and specialty care. Those who do not reenroll in TRICARE Prime can use TRICARE Standard, the basic entitlement by law, and TRICARE Extra, which are consistently rated highly in beneficiary surveys. TRICARE Standard and Extra is a convenient option that has no enrollment fees and offers the freedom to see any TRICARE-authorized provider for routine or specialty care. An assigned primary care manager (PCM) is not required, and cost shares for a wide range of preventive medical services have been eliminated. With TRICARE Extra, you choose hospitals and providers within the TRICARE network, where available, and pay a lower cost share.

Why the change? The Department of Defense has planned to make PSA reductions since 2007, when proposals were requested for the next generation of TRICARE contracts (known as T-3).

Bidders for the three U.S. regional contracts were only required to establish PSAs around military hospitals or clinics. Although PSA reductions under T-3 were intended to take place simultaneously, contract delays in all three U.S. regions resulted in a staggered transition. DoD senior leadership determined that existing PSAs be kept in place until all regions could fully transition to T-3. The North Region transitioned in April 2011 and the South Region followed in April 2012. The West Region www.fortcampbellmwr.com

was the final region to transition under a new contractor on April 1, 2013. In recognition of the need for beneficiaries to plan for critical health care decisions, PSAs will be continued in all regions until October 1, 2013, to coincide with the deadline for annual TRICARE Prime enrollments and fee adjustments.

Beneficiaries Enrolled in the TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) Prime Option Young adults whose sponsors are active duty service members will not be affected. Other young adults with TYA Prime in the affected PSAs may be able to waive their drive-time standards and fill out a new TRICARE Young Adult Application (DD Form 2947) to reenroll in TYA Prime at an military hospitals or clinics or with a primary care manager in a remaining PSA. Those who do not reenroll in TYA Prime can purchase coverage under TYA Standard, which is $152 monthly, compared with $176 for TYA Prime.

What areas are affected? TRICARE has published a ZIP code lookup tool that will help you find out if you live in an affected area: www.tricare.mil/psazip.

For more information, go to the TRICARE website at www.tricare.mil or contact the TRICARE South Region contractor, Humana Health, at (800)444-5445.

TRICARE Pharmacy Benefits As a result of the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), new copayments for prescription drugs covered by TRICARE went into effect February 1, 2013. The NDAA requires TRICARE to increase co-pays on brand name and non-formulary medications that are not filled at military clinics or hospitals. There is no increase to co-pays for generic medications.

TRICARE Pharmacy co-pays vary based on the class of drug and where beneficiaries choose to fill their prescriptions. First, bear in mind that network pharmacies normally fill prescriptions with a 30-day supply and TRICARE Home Delivery provides a 90-day supply. The co-pay for generic medications stays at $5 when a prescription is filled at a network pharmacy. There is no co-pay when generic prescriptions are filled through TRICARE Home Delivery. The new co-pay for a 30-day supply of a brand name medication purchased at a retail network pharmacy will be $17, up from the current $12. Beneficiaries using TRICARE Home Delivery will pay $13 for brand name drugs, up from $9.

The greatest change in co-pays applies to non-formulary medications. The $25 co-pay for these drugs increases to $44 at retail pharmacies and $43 through Home Delivery. The TRICARE Uniform Formulary is a list of all the medications TRICARE covers. Search the formulary at: www.pec.ha.osd.mil/formulary_search.php.

Of some consolation is for Fiscal 2014 and beyond, the new law directs that co-pays increase annually by the same percentage as Retiree cost-of-living adjustments. In years when a COLA increase would total less than a dollar, it will be delayed a year and combined with the next adjustment so increases will always be $1 or more.

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Tai Chi - Meditation in Motion

Body Mind & Spirit

by Sharon Shaw

Are you looking for an alternative form of exercise - something different from what is considered the norm? Maybe you’ve been given medical advisement not to conduct strenuous forms of exercise for a period of time. If you answered yes to either of these, I have the perfect solution for you - Tai Chi. Yes, Tai Chi, the ancient form of Chinese self defense that has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that connects with the mind, body, and spirit to manifest peace, relaxation, and healing. Tai Chi has many different styles. Each style may have its own subtle emphasis on various Tai Chi principles and methods. There are also variations within each style.

Tai Chi is self paced and provides constant motion with more than 100 movements of physical exercise.

It is an excellent way to exercise without overexerting yourself, while offering the health benefits of improving your core balance, flexibility, and strength. Tai Chi, often referred to as meditation in motion, promotes serenity through gentle and concentrated flowing movements. Tai Chi movements are low-impact, slow-motion, and continuous without pausing from one posture to the next. The series of motions are named for animal actions, for example, “white crane spreads its wings”, or martial arts moves, such as “box both ears.” As you move, you breathe deeply and naturally, your movements are concentrated yet relaxed, promoting inner calmness.

Tai Chi is easily adaptable for anyone, from the most fit, to those confined to wheelchairs, or those recovering from surgery. Tai Chi is also safe for women who are pregnant and senior citizens. If you suffer from medical conditions such as back pain, rheumatism or other medical

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concerns you should consider giving Tai Chi a try, however, keep in mind that although Tai Chi is generally safe, anyone wishing to participate in the exercise should consult their health care provider before starting a program. While Tai Chi is slow and gentle, it is still possible to be injured if you don’t do the movements properly.

When performed regularly, Tai Chi can be a positive part of an overall approach to improving your health. The benefits of Tai Chi include decreased stress and anxiety and increased aerobic capacity, energy, stamina, flexibility, balance and agility, and muscle strength and definition. Some evidence indicates that Tai Chi may also enhance your quality of sleep and your immune system; lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure; improve joint pain, symptoms of heart failure, and overall well-being in older adults; as well as reducing the risk of falls by older adults.

You may also find Tai Chi appealing because it is inexpensive, requires no special equipment and can be done indoors or out, either alone or in a group. Tai Chi videos can be rented or purchased; you can find beginning Tai Chi videos on YouTube and other internet sources; and you can find Tai Chi classes offered in your local area. You don’t have to practice Tai Chi in the same place at the same time every day, if your schedule is erratic, do Tai Chi whenever you have a few minutes. You can even practice the soothing mind-body concepts of Tai Chi without performing the actual movements when you are in a stressful situation, such as a traffic jam, a tense work meeting or even standing in the slow checkout lane. So, if you are looking for something that is different and low impact, with great health benefits - look into Tai Chi today.

Information sources include the Mayo Clinic and American Stroke Association.

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Local Culture

The Local Arts Scene

by Jessica Ryan

We are fortunate to have thriving arts scenes near the Fort Campbell community. From revitalized downtowns, artists’ cooperatives (or co-ops) to impressive art museums, there is so much going on in our arts communities. Here’s a list of galleries, museums and special events in the local area:

Clarksville Downtown Artists Co-Op Gallery Address: 96 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040 When: Wednesday – Friday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm Phone: (931)552-4747 Website: www.clarksvilleartists.net/index.html

Clarksville Downtown Market Address: One Public Square, Clarksville, TN When: Every Saturday from now until Oct. 19, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In addition to finding fresh produce and edible goods, the Clarksville Downtown Market is a great place to find unique artwork. Open each Saturday in Clarksville’s Downtown Public Square, the market has artisan vendors including pottery, handmade jewelry, hand stitched purses and clothing, photographs, furniture and other items. Make sure to visit the market often as there will be new vendors and guests from week to week.

Founded in 2001, the Clarksville Downtown Artists Co-op (DAC) is an association of talented artists and artisans in the Clarksville and Montgomery County area. The association is dedicated to promoting the visual arts through exhibition and education. Their gallery is located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville at 96 Franklin Street. During their hours of operation, patrons can visit the gallery and view co-op members’ artwork. The gallery is also a popular spot during Downtown Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walks. During the Art Walk, the gallery will open a new show and hold a reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each first Thursday of the month. These evenings are a great opportunity for patrons to mingle with the local artists, enjoy refreshments and appetizers and admire great artistic masterpieces. Furthermore, the DAC will host its Regional Art Exposition during the month of August. Visit their website for more information.

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Austin Peay State University (APSU) Galleries Website: www.apsu.edu/art/gallery The Mabel Larson Gallery, located in Harnard Hall, is home to the APSU Department of Art’s permanent art collection. The large gallery is open from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Displays at the gallery change so make sure to sign up for the APSU Department of Art’s email updates at www.apsu.edu/art/subscribe to get the most up to date information on the exhibitions.

rent exhibition. Other special events include two live music series, Frist Fridays and Music at the First, and free Lunchtime Architecture Tours each Friday. For more information, call (615) 244-3340 or visit their website.

Nashville’s First Saturday Art Crawl Address: The Arcade, Between 4th and 5th Ave, Nashville, TN, When: The First Saturday of each month from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.* Phone: (615) 743-3090 (Nashville Downtown Partnership) Website: www.nashvilledowntown.com/play/first-saturday-art-crawl

Hopkinsville Hopkinsville Arts Guild Gallery Address: 4000 Fort Campbell Blvd, Hopkinsville, KY, (Located in Bradford Square Mall) When: Tuesday through Friday, 12 p.m. —4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Phone: (270) 887-8972 Website: www.hopkinsvilleartguild.org Formed in 1965, the Hopkinsville Arts Guild is a non-profit organization which promotes art and cultural growth in the community. The Hopkinsville Arts Guild offers activities such as exhibitions, workshops, arts contests, festivals and other special events. Most notably, the guild has a gallery located inside Bradford Square Mall. The gallery showcases locally created artwork. Individuals can become a guild member and pay annual membership dues. Fees vary depending on the membership type.

Membership benefits include opportunities to attend monthly meetings, opportunities to network with local artists, access to workshops taught by professional instructors and more. For more information, visit their website.

Other Nearby Points of Interest

During the first Saturday of each month, Downtown Nashville hosts its free First Saturday Art Crawl. Art enthusiasts can visit the galleries located inside the historic Arcade. Inside this unique building, patrons can view diverse art exhibits from every genre.

Once patrons finish looking at the Arcade’s galleries, they can view other galleries along 5th Avenue and nearby streets. Top crawl spots include the Rymer Gallery and Tennessee Art League. There is also a free shuttle service which runs between the Music City Center’s Art Collection Tour and Fifth Avenue Galleries from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Franklin’s First Friday Art Crawl Address: Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN When: The First Saturday of each month from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.* Phone: (615) 591-8500 (The Downtown Franklin Association) Website: www.franklinartscene.com During the first Friday of each month, Franklin, Tennessee invites art enthusiasts to visit the galleries located in its historic downtown. Hosted by the Franklin Art Scene, the Art Crawl features more than 30 diverse galleries and art studios. The event is free to attend, and many galleries will have complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. In addition, guests can purchase a $5 unlimited trolley ticket so they can travel from spot to spot all night.

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts *Times are subject to change

Address: 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN When: Monday – Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Admission: $7 for Military and Seniors age 65+ Phone: (615) 244-3340 Website: www.fristcenter.org The Frist Center for the Visual Arts is a non-profit art exhibition center in downtown Nashville. With 24,000 square feet of gallery space, the center supports local, state and regional artists as well as major U.S. and international exhibitions. Current exhibits include Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles, Vik Muniz: Garbage Matters and Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface.

There are also other events such as Senior Mondays, which happens the third Monday of each month and gives seniors $5 admission, 15% discount on gift shop and café purchases and a docent-guided tour of a cur-

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Keeping it Together

How You Can Continue to Serve

by Becki Mastrian

As my husband and I look to retirement in the near future, after he has served nearly 30 years in the Army, we wonder what our role will be in our military community. Due to our marriage and his enlistment in the Army while we were still teenagers, the military world has been what we have known for most of our adult lives.

Where will we now fit? How can we still contribute to others?

While I worked as the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Program Manager, I was reminded of a way to make an impact - be it a small or large one - to the military community. AFAP needs help from our community in several ways; it needs issue submissions and also needs volunteers to be staff members and delegates for the installation’s annual conference. Retirees are people who have seen many changes in the military, sometimes in ways they will consider good and sometimes not-so-great. So, as a Retiree, why not get those issues noticed and possibly improved?

AFAP is an Army-wide program that is in place to improve the quality of life for members of the military community. The program asks people at installation or unit levels to identify the most significant quality of life issues impacting Soldiers, Retirees, Department of the Army Civilians, and Families. These issues are researched and elevated to senior leadership for action.

Anyone wishing to submit an issue can do so at: www.campbell.army.mil/AFAP. AFAP issues contain three sections: a title, scope, and recommendation. Anyone reading the issue should be able to understand three things: what is the problem, why it's a problem, and what will fix the problem. Submissions can remain anonymous, but if there are any questions on the details of the submission, contact information is appreciated and that information does not go forward with the submission if it is prioritized.

A three day conference is held at installations annually. These working groups address specific areas of concern, including medical and dental, benefits and entitlements, Family support, force support and many more. Volunteer delegates include Soldiers, National Guardsmen and Reservists, military Retirees, Family members, Survivors and Department of the Army Civilian employees. Each work group is assigned several issues that fall under their work group topic. They research and prioritize the issues, writing several issues and suggested resolutions to be presented at the out-brief to the Division/Garrison Command on the third www.fortcampbellmwr.com

day. Issues that are able to be resolved at the local level are worked until deemed complete or unattainable. For issues beyond the scope of the local installation, Command-supported issues go forward to Forces Command (FORSCOM), the next level of our major command. At FORSCOM, these issues are reviewed and the top prioritized issues may be forwarded to the Headquarters Department of the Army where they will be worked by the AFAP General Officer Steering Committee until resolved or deemed unattainable.

Since AFAP's inception in 1983, the process has resulted in over 691 issues being identified. AFAP has driven 128 legislative changes, 179 Army policy and regulatory changes and 200 improved programs and services.

Some of the changes that have been made due to AFAP are the following: Free Online Tutoring for Military Students, Distribution of Montgomery GI Bill benefits to Dependents, Annual Leave Carryover Increase from 60 to 75 days, Extended Educational Benefits for Spouses, Dental and Visual Insurance Coverage for Federal Employees, Military Pay Table (targeted pay raises), Military Thrift Savings Plan, TRICARE for Life for eligible Retirees, BOSS Program Policy, SGLI Increases, Minimum Standards for Army Child Care, and In-State Tuition for Military Dependants.

I have my own success story with an AFAP issue submission.

Several years ago, I went to the pharmacy to wait for an hour to pick up my son’s medication for a football injury while he was in a team meeting. The pharmacy clerk refused to give me the medication because my son was not with me. I wrote an issue submission to AFAP and it went through the process where the policy was changed across the Department of the Army - parents can now pick up medication without their child if they have that child's military ID card. It was a simple fix and without cost to anyone, but without my issue submission, parents may still have had that problem today.

As my Soldier and I navigate our way through retirement, we know that we not only can volunteer and mentor at any time, but we can also bring issues to the attention of our command and make a difference in another way. And in the fall, we can volunteer to be delegates at the annual conference. Retirees have a voice in the community and we love to make a difference in any way we can. Why don’t you join us?

For information or to volunteer, call (270) 798-4800.

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ECFT

EAGLE CHALLENGE FITNESS TOUR OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

by Tara Goodson

The Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT) is a program for 2013 conceived as a vision from Fort Campbell senior leadership to provide our military community, as well as Oak Grove, Hopkinsville, and Clarksville, with opportunities for a fun and healthy active lifestyle.

ECFT is a series of ten monthly events that will be held throughout the rest of 2013 with the Culminator, Health Fair and ECFT Award Ceremony being held on November 16. Two events will be held in Clarksville and two events will be held in Hopkinsville.

The Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour kicked off on February 22 and 23 with the Love Your Heart Health Fair and 10K/5K/1 Mile Run organized by 86th CSH, BACH and MWR. Sportsman’s Lodge hosted the Health Fair on Friday and the race started off bright and early Saturday morning. We had nearly 300 participants run in both races. This was followed by

a partnership with the Fort Campbell USO for the USO 10-miler & Fun Run on March 23. April through July brough us the City Slicker Urban Orienteering, Little River Days 5K and Bike Race, SOF Warrior Challenge and Brutal Fitness 5K events.

These events are designed for all ages, with components for children, wounded warriors and disabled Civilians, competitive adults and those who are just beginning their journey to fitness. All events are open to everyone in our communities, both inside and outside the gates of Fort Campbell.

It’s not too late to join. Participation is the key to supporting a healthy lifestyle. Most important is to “show up”, both mentally and physically, with the intent to continue.

Register for ECFT events on line at: www.fortcampbellmwr.com, just click on the ECFT logo from our home page and select your event. Each event will have a nominal entry fee. You will also have the option to purchase a participant shirt in the Fort Campbell events if you desire, which will incur an additional fee.

More information about ECFT can be found at www.fortcampbellmwr.com; www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr, and in issues of our monthly MWR Life for Families and MWR Life for Single Soldiers magazines.

The challenge is to get active now, and stick with it! Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, together with partners like the Fort Campbell USO and event planners in Clarksville and Hopkinsville, intend to make it an enjoyable journey to fitness!

Thank you to our radio sponsors WJZM (1400 AM) and WVRY (105.1 FM). For more information about the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour, please email ECFT@fortcampbellmwr.com.

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SET ET YOU YOUR R

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H U N T I N G AND A S O MUCH M MORE

Welcome to Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation! Here you will ill find activities from horseback riding, hunting, paintball, and everything in between. The fishing here is great as well, and we have outstanding facilities for you shoot a round of skeet/trap or practice archery with your bow. Also, if you enjoy e camping, but would prefer the comforts of home, stop s by and check out our RV Parks and Campgrounds. On behalf of the entire staff, welcome and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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