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EditorLisa Taylor

ContributorsBen AlejandroEden BarnettSPC Lance ChristieCynDe ClackFinancial Readiness Program

Dani FobarCharlene MazurBridgett PickeringSPC Gary Yim

PublisherCreative ink

Creative DirectorSears Hallett

AdvertisingJenny Roecker931-627-4969mwrmag@gmail.com

PhotographyPaula HallettLisa TaylorDeborah Young

3 Training-Target Exercise/Workout: Abs6 exercises for home or the gym.

6 Learning to LeadAdvance your career through higher education.

7 Escape the Winter BluesIn the know with BOSS.

10 Strike Force Iron CorporalMeet this month’s Hometown Hero.

12 Easy Auto CareGet revved up with Air Assault Auto.

14 Get in the GameGame time with MWR Sports and Fitness.

18 Set a Goal, Make a Plan!Money tips from the Financial Readiness Program

20 Family Boot CampFamily friendly fitness activities to keep your fitness resolutions active.

21 Achieving Life Long Healthwith Sports and FitnessHealthy hearts and lives begin today.

24 Love Can Heal the HeartHealthy habits by Char – start today to build a better, healthier positive life.

24 Steel Cut OatmealA heart healthy way to start your day.

27 The One For MeFall in love with these reader submissions.

29 I Just Don’t Have the TimeWhat will you do with a whole extra day?

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Why start at the top when you can go right for the core? I think that most people target their stomachs as the one area they would most like to shrink,define or develop. And I don’t think I will ever understand why they call them “Love Handles” when they are usually gripped with hate! In order to help remedy the situation I have come up with my 6 favorite abdominal exercises that you can do at home or at the gym. Variety in the 6 exercises will allow you tohit each of the many areas within the abdominal muscles for a full punch in the gut!

Rather than choosing a set number as the rep choose a set time and max out. See how many you can do in 60 seconds, write down that number foreach set and then make your goal to beat that number the next time you work on your abs. All exercises should be done in intervals with no more than 30 second breaks in between. This will help burn fat by keeping up the pace and causing an “aerobic” effect which is also good for your heart. Complete all 6 exercises then take a 45 second break and repeat a minimum of 3 times.

1. Basic Crunch:I prefer to do these with a stability ballbecause I can get a full range of motionand also increasing the exercise with balance. Lie on the ball, positioning itunder the lower back. Cross your armsover the chest or place them behind yourhead. Contract your abs to lift your torsooff the ball, pulling the bottom of yourribcage down toward your hips. As youcurl up, keep the ball stable (the ballshouldn't roll). Lower back down, gettinga stretch in the abs and BREATHE.

Mind, Body & Spirit

Training-Target/Exercise:Abs by Charlene Mazur

2. Reverse Crunch:There are several definitions of the reversecrunch. My interpretation is done whileseated on the floor in an upright position,then slowly release toward the floor. Thekey is to go down as far as possible without touching the floor with your backand then raising back up. Continue untilmax rep is reached. Don’t forget toBREATHE!

3. Oblique Crunch:This one can be difficult at first due to poorform but once achieved it is effective. Lieon your back and cross your left foot overthe right knee, hands behind your head.While keeping your lower back pressed intothe floor, lift your shoulder blades off thefloor and then curl your upper body diagonally across towards your left knee.Contract your abs and obliques as hard asyou can at the top of the movement. Resiston the way back down. Repeat for all repsbefore switching sides. Complete the exercise regiment equally on both sides.

TIP-BREATHE!! I can’t stress this enough…before you even begin to lift your shoulders for the exercise take a deep breath and release the air, all the air, more air and then liftcontinuing to release the leftover air…as you return to the beginning position only take in the amount of oxygen necessary to complete the next rep. This will help you get downto the real muscle of the 6 pack you desire.-TIP- Warm your body up with some cardio before your abs workout. You will get better contractions on the abs when you work them enabling the feel of the deep muscular burning sensation that tells you when your abs are “ripped”. It also helps to prevent abdominal pulls or muscle strains.

4. Captain’s Chair orHanging Leg Raises:

I love these for my lower abs! BONUS-Youcan perform the Captain’s Chair while youare at work too, if you have a seated job ofcourse! Begin by placing yourself in a sturdychair. Start with legs dangling and slowly liftyour knees in toward your chest. The motion should be controlled and deliberateas you bring your knees up and return themback to the starting position and repeat.Hanging Leg Raises- Grab a chin-up barwith an overhand grip, your hands slightlywider than shoulder width. Simultaneouslybend your knees, raise your hips, and curlyour lower back underneath you as you liftyour thighs toward your chest. Pause for a second when the fronts of your thighs reachyour chest, then lower your legs and repeat.

5. Side Crunch:I only perform these on a weight bench asit adds an extra element of balance andstretch but they can be done on the flooror a stability ball. Lie on your right side withlegs extended. Cross your right arm upacross your waist, resting your right handatop your left side. Place your left fingertipsbehind your left ear, and point your elbowtoward the ceiling. Contract your abs andlift your right shoulder off the floor whilealso raising your legs up off the floor. Besure your motion is toward the ceiling--notfalling forward. Slowly lower, and repeat.Do the same number of reps on the opposite side.

6. Knee Raises Again:I perform these on a weight bench but theycan be done on a step, sturdy chair, floor,etc. Sit on area of apparatus of choice, withyour legs stretched out straight in front ofyou and your arms at your sides or placedon apparatus. Lean backward to the pointat which you begin to feel your abdominalsworking to hold you in the position. Drawyour thighs in toward your chest while simultaneously drawing your chest towardyour thighs (keep a slight bend in yourknees as you do this). Once you reach thepoint at which your thighs and chest arepractically touching, pause for a moment ortwo before returning to the starting position then repeat.

TIDBITsAnyone can have defined abs with a few key concepts and techniques. Everyone actually has a good set of abs;

it's just a matter of removing the fat and sculpting them through nutrition and exercise in order to expose them.

TIDBITsThe best way to burn fat over the "entire" body is through diet modification and exercise. The human body burns

fat best when calories are reduced and you are consistent with a diet that doesn't exceed the demands of your

daily physical activity level.

MYTHs You must train abs for several hours for them to be defined. In reality, long workouts provide no additional benefit for your abs. Fat burners will help me burn fat around my abs. Although they can be effective temporarily, fat burners do not target specificareas of the body. Fat is burned throughout the entire body.

TIDBITs- Remember, nutrition is what mainly "tones" the abs.

Total body exercise should be your second choice in your questfor the prized six pack. Nutrition for abs would specifically

mean cutting back on simple carbs, processed food and addingmore water, clean foods and whey protein to your diet.

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The Army places an extremely highvalue on leadership. The ability to lead fellowSoldiers both on and off the battlefield is crucial to the Army’s way of life. Whether itbe in the heat of battle or at morning physical training, Non-Commissioned Offi-cers (NCOs) and Officers all have to makedecisions and give direction to their Soldiers.

But where does one learn the skills required to take on the enormous responsibility of leading Soldiers? How doesone prepare to make choices both life-threatening and mundane? Certainly experience is one of the most valuable assetsto draw upon. The knowledge gained overthe years spent learning the ropes and seeing first-hand the causes and effects ofdifferent courses of action is an invaluable resource in the development of a leader. TheArmy also has official training on the subject.Officer Candidate School and the NCOAcademy trains Officers and NCO’s, respectively, on some of the basics of lead-ing Soldiers. But the Army also recognizesthat the best leaders require more. The ability to think outside the box and see answers that may not fall under traditional Armydoctrine is an important factor when leading andmaking decisions. That is why the Army placessuch a high value on civilian education.

Civilian education is engrained intonearly every level of the Army’s promotion system. One must have a four year degree toeven become a commissioned Officer. On theenlisted side, every level beyond the automaticpromotions has a heavy civilian education component. This is because the civilian education community has excelled at somethingthe Army has difficulty with, teaching studentshow to think creatively. Nearly every universityhas some sort of critical thinking coursework requirement at their most basic levels. Thesecourses are taught by professors who have spentdecades in school learning the intricacies of their trade.

Instead of attempting to duplicate thistraining into TRADOC, the Army has instead decided to send Soldiers to this already established system at the government’s expense. Nearly every Soldier is enrolled in one

of the several versions of the G.I. Bill. There arealso several ways to go to school throughR.O.T.C. and Green to Gold scholarships.

For those Soldiers with the drive andinitiative to continue their education while stillserving actively in the Army, there is the optionof Tuition Assistance. The Army will cover much,if not all, of the expenses for going to school inyour off time. Many Army leaders will even allowsome time off, mission depending, so that theirSoldiers can go to class and better themselves.

For those Soldiers who do not plan togo career Army many scholarship opportunitiesare available as well. The Post- 9/11 GI Bill is aneducation benefit program for Soldiers whoserved active duty on or after September 11,2001. Depending on the Soldier’s length of active duty service, qualified participants can receive a percentage of cost of tuition and fees(not to exceed the most expensive in-state undergraduate tuition at a public institution ofhigher education); monthly housing allowance(equal to the basic allowance for housingpayable to a military E-5 with dependents, in thesame zip code as your school); yearly books and

supplies stipend of up to $1000 per year; and aone-time payment of $500 paid to certain individuals relocating from highly rural areas.

It also pays to research each school tofind out if they provide special grants, scholarships or financial assistance for current orformer active duty. For example, Austin PeayState University offers a Veterans Upward Bound(VUB) program which provides free educationalservices to veterans who are planning to enroll incollege, enroll in a technical school or take theGED Exam. The VUB program assists veteransenrolled in college classes with individualized tutoring, and refreshes forgotten skills.

Don’t sit on the sidelines and wait forlife to figure out your future. Take charge of yourlife, do the research and strive to advance yourcareer through higher education. For more information on how you can begin, or furtheryour education, visit the education advisors atthe Education Center located on Bastogne Ave.,just inside of Gate 4.

Train Your Brain

Learning to Leadby SPC Gary Yim

In the Know

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is at it again with multiple activities planned for the month of Februarythat is sure to keep you active! Three mainevents include the monthly Great EscapeMovie Night, Valentine's Day Social and a skitrip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

The first 15 Soldiers toshow up at D.W. Recreation Centeron February 4 at 4:30 p.m. have the opportunity to experience a newrelease at the Great Escape MovieTheater on Tiny Town Road inClarksville, Tennessee. Movie Nightis a monthly occurrence and youcan find out additional informationby friending BOSS Fort Campbellon Facebook. Show time typicallystarts around 6 p.m., admission andtransportation are free.

The Valentine's Day Socialwill be held this year on February

11 at the D.W. Recreation Center beginningat 6 p.m. Cost is $10 a person or $15 a couple.Adult beverages will be available for purchaseby those of legal age.

Enjoy skiing? Never skied before?Scared of skiing down a mountain backwards?

No problem! Join BOSS and other Soldiers ina ski trip to Gatlinburg February 17-19. Twodays of skiing down beautiful slopes and enjoying cups of hot chocolate while mastering the art of skiing. Transportation,hotel accommodations at the Gatlinburg Falls

Resort and one meal a day willbe provided for the cost of $50to those who participate. Soldiers are responsible for rent-ing their own equipment fromthe ski resort in addition to purchasing lift tickets. Gatlinburghas much to offer includingnearby museums, shops, iceskating and much more. Contactthe D.W. Recreation center at (270) 798-7858 to sign up or foradditional information. Alsocheck out the Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/FCBOSS.

Escape the Winter Blueswith BOSS by Dani Fobar

Our February Hometown Hero, Corporal Gabriel Solorio, comes to us from 2ndBCT, 2/502. Solorio, 21, was born and raised inSan Diego California and is well known throughout the Battalion for his overwhelmingcommitment to physical fitness. Boasting thehighest overall PT scores and winning the title of Brigade Iron Soldier, Solorio exemplifies the characteristics all Soldiers should strive to achieve.

MWR Life: What inspired you to join the Army?

Solorio: The biggest thing that got me interested in the Army was watching my brother,Rodrigo Alonso graduate from the MarineCorps. I saw how proud my Family was, I sawhow much respect he got and I was like, “that’ssomething I want to be a part of”, so I joined themilitary service too.

MWR Life: How did you get nominated to beFebruary’s Hometown Hero?

Solorio: I believe I was nominated because of myoutstanding performance in physical fitness. I amvery well known within the Brigade for having thehighest overall PT scores.

MWR Life: What are some of your greatest achievements?

Solorio: Some of my greatest achievements whilebeing in the Army include attending WarriorLeader’s Course (WLC) and graduating in the Commandants Place which is the top 20% of theclass. I just graduated Air Assault School and justrecently won the title of Iron Soldier for the Brigadescoring 585 on physical fitness out of 550. I alsoscored 385 on my PT test which is the highest scorein the Battalion.

MWR Life: How has the military helped you become who you are today?

Solorio: Coming into the military young at 18 yearsold the Army has helped me mature. It has helpedme to learn how to deal with responsibility and notonly be responsible for myself but for others. Forexample, being a Fire Team leader I’m in charge ofthree other lives. Whatever I do, however I counselthem, it affects their future. It’s not only about menow; I have to care for others and their careers. I believe the military has helped me mature rapidly.

MWR Life: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your younger self?

Solorio: Use the programs. It took me a while tolearn about all the programs the Army has to offer.There are programs out there that can help youraise your GT so you can continue to progress inyour career, such as the opportunity to go toRanger School or Special Forces. You have to useyour resources and the Army has a lot of them, youjust have to look them up.

MWR Life: What advice do you have for other single Soldiers?

Solorio: I see single Soldiers who struggle withphysical fitness. Your PT score can help you. It has gotten me promoted because I amknown for my physical abilities. Get a buddy,go to the gym, and push yourself physically because it is a big thing the Army looks at.Come to work motivated because that will motivate your peers which will help everyonecome together as a team.

MWR Life: What are your career plans?

Solorio: I want to reenlist and go to RangerSchool, Pathfinder and Special Forces. I plan onmaking the Army my career. My platoon leaderis always encouraging me to further my education and consider becoming an Officer.

MWR Life:Who has mentored or inspired you?

Solorio: My Squad leader, SSG Popovich, hasbeen like a father figure to me. Since I was a

Private he has guided me. The way I lead my teamnow is the same way SSG Popovich leads. He wouldcounsel me and come in on his off time to mentorme and help me be successful in my future. Beingin combat was completely natural for him. Hebrought my entire team home safely, which I amvery grateful for. He is someone I look up to because he is a good man.

MWR Life: What message do you have for the FortCampbell community?

Solorio: Stay healthy, stay fit. You will be happier, I promise.

Hometown Hero

by Lisa Taylor

Strike Force Iron Corporal

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Vehicle maintenance isn’t some-thing that is on everyone’s to-do-list thesedays. There are several reasons why vehiclemaintenance is important. One mainlybeing without a form of transportation webecome very limited on what we can andcannot do. Don’t get me wrong, throwingon the sneakers and going for a run is greatand all, but when I want to go to the movietheater with a hot date she’s going to lookat me like I’m crazy for wanting to walk.

Another reason it’s important is because your life may depend on it. Youremember that time your car had a weirdshimmy to it and made a funny noise whendriving? You continue to drive and thinknothing of it, only minutes later one of yourwheels falls off while going down Interstate24 and you’re pretty sure you saw your lifeflash before your eyes. Situations like thisdo exist and it isn’t something that any person should have to experience if it canbe prevented. All of your vehicle maintenance needs can be met right hereon Fort Campbell! We have two facilities,the North Auto Skills shop and Air AssaultAuto (AAA).

If you are a do it yourself kind ofguy (or gal) like I am, then the North AutoSkills shop is the place for you. They havejust about any tool you can think of, besides a few vehicle specific tools and avery knowledgeable staff to assist you

with your maintenance needs. The NorthAuto Skills shop provides multiple differentvehicle lifts so you can get under your vehicle and do those routine oil changes orchange your rims and tires. Patrons whohave cars and trucks that sit a little lower to the ground can use low profilejacks and lifts. The North Auto Skillsshop has all your basic tools, torquewrenches, engine hoists, air tools, tirebalancers, and even welders! I have

personally used the NorthAuto Skills shop and I must sayI am quite impressed with thefacility. There is a small fee touse the shop, but in compari-son to what it would cost tohave an auto repair shop dothe work, it is very inexpensive.I have heard of some shopscharging as much as $90 anhour for labor costs alone.

I encourage all of you toget out of the barracks and maybegive your next vehicle oil change ashot on your own. You will gainvaluable skills and also save yourself a lot of money by per-forming your own maintenance. A

vehicle with a fresh oil change is a happy vehicle, and will last much longer. If youthink about your body and how you needsleep, food, and water to perform, a car isvery much the same. If you neglect treatment towards your vehicle, you can besure that it will break down and wear out

much quicker than one which was takencare of. If you decide that you aren’t up topar and don’t want to chance breaking yourvehicle during the maintenance process,then I have a solution for you!

AAA is a good place to go for allyour car care needs. Their prices are verycompetitive and from what I’ve found, therearen’t many places outside Fort Campbellthat can beat their prices. The mechanicsfrom AAA are ASE certified and can helpyou with repairs, parts and maintenance.The AAA mechanics are capable of doinganything from an oil change to a completeengine replacement. The process is fairlysimple if you are looking to get routine maintenance done. Come in and drop offyour car and within a short time you will receive notification that your vehicle is readyfor pick up. AAA can also meet your highperformance needs! They have a wholeslew of vendors they can order parts fromand install them for you. AAA also offers24/7 vehicle towing and vehicle storage.

Shopping for parts, maintenanceor storage solutions for your vehicle cancost more and be less convenient for thatmatter, so I encourage everyone to take atrip to Air Assault Auto and see what theyhave to offer to best suit your needs andyour budget. For more information aboutAAA, visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com orcall (270) 956-1101.

All Revved Up

by SPC Lance Christie

Easy Auto Carewith Air Assault Auto

Game Time

There’s no better time than now to startpreparing yourself for spring sports. MWR Sportsand Fitness invites all military members to participate in the upcoming sports tournaments.Beginning March 7, there will be a racquetball tournament at Gertsch and Olive gyms. It is a firstcome first serve, single elimination tournament. All

participants will be placed on a roster and must play the game they are called for before anothermatch will be issued. Weekly winners will be announced on the MWR Life On Air televisionshow. Participants must register by March 1 at theSports office.

MWR Sportsand Fitness is also hosting a battalion levelflag football tournament,starting March 12. Theflag football tournamentwill also be a single elimination tournamentand opponents will bedetermined by a draw.Register at the Sports office by March 2. Rosters must be signedby command. All games will be played at PerezField with the championship game being held atFryar Stadium.

For all you soccer players, the spring

soccer season starts March 28. The season will be similar to flag football with single elimination. Opponents are determined by a draw and there willbe company and women’s teams. There will be sixgames before the tournament with anywhere fromtwo to three games played a week. Be sure to

register at the Sports officeby March 23. All games arescheduled to begin onMarch 28 and will be playedat Perez Field. Tournamentgames will be at Fryar Stadium. Dates for all sportevents are subject tochange so stay up to dateby contacting the Sports office for current dates andinformation.

For additional infor-mation call (270) 798-3320 or (270) 956-1006. Youmay also stop by the Sports office inside Fryar Stadium located at 5666 Wickham Ave. or visit thewebsite at www.fortcampbellmwr.com.

Get in the Gamewith MWR Sports & Fitness

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Child, Youth & School Services1. **24 Hour Care (opening FY-12)2. Bastogne (CDC) (270) 412-44853. Eagle (CDC) (270) 412-3303/33044. Gardner Hills (CDC)5. Part Day Preschool (CDC) (270) 412-67676. Polk (CDC) (270) 412-44717. Tennessee (CDC) (270) 412-44778. Waters #1 (CDC) (270) 439-79939. Waters #2 (CDC) (270) 439-799610. *CYSS Directorate (270) 798-653911. Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-495912. *Kids on Site (Estep)11. Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-067414. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231515. *Gardner Hills (SAS)16. *Werner Park #1 (SAS)17. *Werner Park #2 (SAS)11. School Liaison (270) 798-987418. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-545519. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103319. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364319. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

Community Services20. Army Community Service (ACS) & ACS Director (270) 798-932221. Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-293522. Financial Readiness (270) 798-551820. Lending Closet (270) 798-631323. Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-600024. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-027725. Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-156626. Family Center & Co-op Daycare (270) 798-7422

Dining & Entertainment27. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-182228. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-217527. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-461029. Dawg Haus (270) 798-076627. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-4610

30. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140Recreation & Leisure

32. Baldanado Pool (270) 798-520733. Dolan Pool (270) 798-535031. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-631034. Singles Pool (270) 798-424735. The Zone36. BOSS Program (270) 798-785837. Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-588727. Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-490682. Challenge Course (270) 412-785539. Adventure Program (270) 412-785440. Archery Range (270) 798-217541. Dog Park, North (270) 798-217542. Dog Park, South (270) 798-217543. Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-217583. Paintball (270) 956-311838. Parks & Pavilions (270) 798-217545. Riding Stables (270) 798-262946. RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-217547. RV Park (Flechers Fork) (270) 798-217548. Skeet Range (270) 412-401549. Small Arms Recreational Range (270) 798-300136. Recreation Center (Dale Wayrynen) (270) 798-7391

Sports & Fitness50. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 51. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-309452. Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-941853. Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-735554. Gertsch PFF (270) 798-275355. Lozada PFF (270) 798-430656. Olive PFF (270) 798-410157. Softball Complex, North (270) 798-332058. Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320

Trades & Services59. Army Education (270) 798-588660. Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-669361. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/1100

62. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-561260. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-017163. Equipment Rental (Gear-to-Go) (270) 798-680664. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-572965. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614

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

Miscellaneous Services69. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-979370. Blanchfield Army Hospital (270) 798-805571. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-716172. Commissary (270) 798-366373. Division Parade Field74. Fisher House (270) 798-833075. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 798-504776. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 956-449577. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753578. MWR Director (270) 798-995378. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-681880. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/498681. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636

The Exchange84. Airfield Mini Mall (270) 640-461485. Community Town Center

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

68. Exchange (270) 439-184186. Exchange Administration Office (270) 439-184687. Firestone (270) 439-186588. Gardner Hills Mini Mal1 (Burger King/Subway) (270) 697-102089. Kentucky Shoppette (24hr gas) (270) 439-191490. KFC & Taco Bell (270) 439-635391. Troop Mini Mall (gas) (270) 431-2410

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Family Finances

I bet you thought the best time of year wasjust a couple months ago, right? From a financialcounselor’s perspective, this is the best time ofyear! You have made it through the black hole of holiday spending, hopefully without accumu-lating additional debt. But if you did, we arehere to get you back on track. Army Community Service Financial Readiness Pro-gram is a great place to learn how to budget.No, budget is not a dirty word! It is a simple toolthat allows you to plan your Family’s financial future and help you stay on track with yourspending. You can make an appointment with a counselor for a one-on-one session for in-depth assistance or you can attend classesheld at 5662 Screaming Eagle Boulevard everyWednesday of the month.

To get a realistic picture of what you spend,pull your bank records for the last 30 days. Categorize each entry, whether its utilities, bills,house (mortgage or rent), clothing, fuel, food,

dining out and any other categories you canthink of. Be honest about your habits, and don’tforget to include ATM and cash back transactions. Most of us are truly surprisedwhere we spend our money! Decide where you can adjust your spending in order to paydown debt.

This time of year, you can kick the reductionof debt into high gear with your tax return. Tax time shouldn’t stress you out! Depending onyour Family, you may have your W-2’s already.If not, be a bit patient and get all your ducks ina row before filing your taxes. Have your bankaccount information, Social Security Cards for alldependents you are claiming, and once you getyour W-2’s in, you can make an appointment tohave your taxes done for free. Even if you usean online program to do your taxes, it is a goodidea to get a second opinion before filing them.Call the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Office (VITA) at (270) 798-1040 to make an

appointment to file both your Federal and StateIncome taxes. If you aren’t able to make an appointment, or you would like to get it donebefore they can fit you in, you have the option ofe-filing at Military One Source or the IRS sitesfor free. It can take anywhere from eight to 14 days to get any money owed to you back.Never pay a tax preparer extra in order to receive your refund quicker! Two weeks is not a very long wait.

While you are waiting for your refund to bedeposited, you should target the bills you wantto reduce. Create a spreadsheet of all of yourbills (credit cards, personal loans and car payments), the interest rate (%), the balance(total owed) and the monthly payment. Pick thesmallest debt with the highest interest rate andpay that bill off first. Then take the amount youwould have paid for the smallest one and roll itonto the next one along with what you normallywould have paid. Continue snowballing yourpayments, without accumulating additionaldebt, and you will quickly become debt free!

Reducing your debt is a priority, and oncethat is in progress, establishing an emergencyfund should be next! Military Saves Week is February 19 to 26 this year. Military Saves Weekis part of the DoD Financial Readiness Campaign to help persuade the military community to establish new norms by savingand investing consistently over time and to reduce or eliminate dependence on consumerdebt. Fort Campbell ACS Financial ReadinessProgram is hosting a variety of classes to helpyou set goals and habits. Tax time is the perfecttime of year to use the refund you receive to payoff debt and establish a savings account. For additional information about budgeting, savingsand other money related questions, please contact ACS Financial Readiness Program at(270) 798-5518.

by Financial Readiness Program

Set a Goal, Make a Plan!

Feb 21- Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union (FCFCU) Saving and Investing Class, ACS Financial Readiness (Bldg. 5662), 9 a.m.Feb 22- ACS How to Buy a Car Class, ACS Financial Readiness (Bldg. 5662), 1 p.m.Feb 23- ACS How to Buy a House, ACS Financial Readiness (Bldg. 5662), 1 p.m.

Feb 24- Commissary Tour, Commissary, 8 a.m.Feb 24- ACS Couponing Class, ACS Financial Readiness (Bldg. 5662), 10 a.m.

Feb 24- ACS How to be a Savvy Shopper, ACS Financial Readiness (Bldg. 5662), 1 p.m.

Families in Motion

Developing a fitness-friendly lifestyle is awork in progress. Small steps mean small victoriesthat move you in the right direction. Every monthwe’ll be offering suggestions on Family activitiesthat will get you up and moving.

Exercise can be fun! I bet that while youwere reading the intro to this, you were thinkingthat I was talking about running, weight lifting oraerobics. Running, weight lifting and aerobics isgreat for some but it’s not everyone. Going to thegym is not east to work into a busy schedule filledwith children, job, Spouse, and everyday chores.We’re going to start you with fitness activities thatyou can do with your children - in your house.

Warm-up with a game of “follow theleader” around the room for a few minutes; hop,skip, jump, flap your arms – you get the picture.Then, use the four corners of the room and assignan exercise to each corner. You could do abdominal crunches, jumping jacks, push-ups andjogging in place or any other activities you’d ratherdo. All you do is rotate through the four stations.Depending on the number and ages of your kids,you can stay together as you move from one station to the next, or rotate. Take your pick andhave fun!

To change it up and keep it fun, putsome music on and dance around the house. Youdon’t have to know how to dance; all you have todo is move your body! You can even clean thehouse at the same time; boogie around with the dust cloth and then dance with the broom and mop.

Although you want to aim for at leastthree minutes of continuous movement before youswitch to another activity, try to at least exercise fortwo 20-minute sessions a week. The name of thegame is to keep moving, so it doesn’t really matterexactly what you do or how long you do it.

The March MWR Life Magazine for Families will teach you how to turn your living roominto a circus or how to go on a safari in your house.Keep reading the Families in Motion for new andexciting ways to get fit.

Family Boot Campby CynDe Clack

Exercise:• Controls weight• Combats health conditions and diseases• Improves mood• Boosts energy• Promotes better sleep• Can be fun

Fort Campbell has become one of the leaders in Sports and Fitness programs Armywide. Within our gates we have five physical fitness facilities, two sport complexes, two tennis courts, three outdoor pools and a newlyrenovated indoor swimming pool! With all theseoptions available our Soldiers are able to maintain fitness levels required in battle and alsoparticipate in competitive post wide intramuralsports. Events such as softball, flag football, andbasketball are among the highly anticipated favorites for battalion play. Basketball will bestarting the 2012 intramural season with approximately 20 teams on schedule. Individualevents include racquetball, tennis, andwrestling. The most popular sport for Familymembers is typically softball which fills upquickly so be sure to check the intramural sports schedule.

If sports are not your forte but fitness is thenyou’re in luck! Fort Campbell has five physicalfitness facilities (PFF) to include Olive PFF,

Lozada PFF, Gertsch PFF, Fratellenico PFF, andits latest addition, Freedom Fighters PFF. Thebest part, all PFFs are available for use at nocost. All facilities are outfitted with fully functional exercise equipment to target everymajor muscle group in the body. Cardio exercise is not limited to treadmills and elliptical machines in our facilities. Each facilityensures a full body workout by designatingareas that have been utilized for TRX, CrossFit,and Insanity to keep up with the latest in fitness performance.

A private room for each of the facilities except Freedom Fighters is set aside specificallyfor physical therapy and rehabilitation. A physical therapist is assigned to each facility andis available by appointment to help our Soldiersachieve maximum healthy recovery. This healthcare is provided to all military patrons who pro-vide proper prescription and documentation.

For the beginner that is not sure of what todo or where to start, Fratellenico PFF and

Freedom Fighters PFF offer free workoutclasses led by our certified fitness instructors.Classes offered include Zumba, Total Body Fitness, Step Aerobics, and Spin Classes. Theworkouts are safe, controlled and suitable forall, regardless of fitness experience.

Freedom Fighters is also equipped with theonly indoor rock climbing wall on post to satisfythe everyday extreme athlete. Each patron willhave to take a 15 minute class presented by thestaff prior to utilizing the rock wall. The classprovides an introduction to the rules and regulations of the rock climbing wall. A staffmember will then teach the participant how toproperly climb and belay others. The patron isthen issued a card which certifies them to beable to use the rock wall at their leisure.

Under the guidance of the Army’s resiliencyprogram, Fort Campbell has begun instilling thegoal to incorporate better standards in totalbody fitness – mind and body. Partnership hasalso been granted with the University of Pittsburgh Human Performance Departmenthere at Fort Campbell to advance the techniques in Army fitness. The latest in Biodexmachines and fitness assessments are currentlybeing utilized to achieve these objectives. Both organizations have worked very hard tohelp the American Soldier reach their highestphysical potential.

The median age of a Soldier at Fort Campbell ranges from 24-27 and the MWRSports and Fitness staff knows that this time ina persons’ life is vital in kick starting healthyhabits. To achieve this task MWR strives to maintain an atmosphere rivaling those of a civilian facility outside post while keeping military guidelines and regulations. What wemay lack in flashy lights and commercial advertisements, we make up for in customerservice, equipment, and accessibility. Regardless of location, the sole purpose is toachieve and more importantly, maintain a longhealthy life.

It is very easy to veer off from personal fitness. Lack of time is one of the major difficulties and excuses for young Families. Thebest way to alleviate this is not to try to find timebut to adjust with various activities. Rememberthe best part of being young is actually feelingyoung! We are constantly exploring new ideasand adapting to our surroundings. For instance,physical activity does not have to be in a

Achieving Life Long Healthwith Sports & Fitness by Ben Alejandro

Spotlight on MWR

designated area. Waking up in the morning anddoing 5 minutes of aerobic activity has beenknown to provide more energy and blood flowthroughout the day. What is so great is that itcan be done right in your living space. The creators of P90X and Insanity figured out this fitness phenomenon and have made fortunesproviding in-home fitness. The key and only difference to their success is that they providevariety. Check out the Family Boot Camp articlein this month’s issue to add a bit of variety toyour routine. Don’t have time because you haveto watch your nightly shows? Commercialbreaks during televised programs average anywhere from 10-12 minutes for every thirty.

During that time try an array ofexercises like jumping jacks, sit-ups, or push-ups.

With the coming of spring,we often focus on the beachmuscles (biceps, chest and abs)to get us in shape for warmweather clothing. Often timeswe forget the importance ofstretching. Lifting heavy andhard may be good, but yourmuscles need to be stretchedfirst. Think of them as a new rubber band. Every morning themuscles have become inactivefor a period of time and haveslightly tightened. If you stretcha rubber band past its stresslevel immediately without priming the elasticity first therubber band will snap. The sameprinciple applies to the humanmuscle tissue. It is important towarm the muscles and instill lightstatic stretching to maintain constant flexibility to avoid injury.As a younger individual the

elasticity is still fresh, but the older weare, the harder it is to sustain that flexibility. That is why it is vital to start and maintain a consistent stretching regiment at an early age and continue on to thelater years.

For those with adoles-cent Family members, startparticipating in groupwalks. Find the closestpark or recreation area andturn a workout into agame. This can providedual benefits by helpingyou relieve stress with exercise and relieving yourchild of excess energy.Most of all it is time spenttogether. The point is thatexercise is not only limitedto a physical fitness facility.There are many ways tokeep the body in shapewithout the use of commercial equipment.We just have to go backand use that thing we allused in kindergarten called imagination.

Everyone is pressed for time and as weget older it will only feel as if we have less of it.Instead of concentrating on what cannot bedone, try thinking of ways to adapt and findways it can be accomplished. Fitness and exercise is long term so there is no rush to bethe ultimate athlete. However, by starting nowand maintaining a healthy fitness style you will

be able to lead a longer and happier life.Check out www.fortcampbellmwr.com for

the latest sports schedule or call the Sports Office at (270) 798-3094.

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Fratellenico PFF: (270) 798-9418

Freedom Fighters PFF: (270) 798-7355Gertsch PFF:

(270) 798-2753Lozada PFF:

(270) 798-4306Olive PFF:

(270) 798-4101

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Healthy Habits by Char

Stress is the cause of many ailments thataffect the body, mind and spirit. Stress comes likea chameleon, concealed in the form of physical andemotional strain. Unfortunately many people donot realize how dire their stress levels are until theyfeel their body and heart ache from deep within.

Of course a healthy and well balancedlifestyle is essential to keeping stress at bay. An additional key that is often overlooked is love.What better time than the month of February tointroduce this remedy? Love is one of the most potent forces on earth. Its power, once released, isunimaginable. Love’s strength is unmeasured andunmatched. If you have ever been in love you knowthe depth in which it is rooted.

Love can be defined on a basic level as astrong affection through kinship or personal

ties, tenderness, admiration, devotion and benevolence. Love is not just a feeling captured inthe soul; it is also an action that takes flight fromthe spirit and soars into the heart of another. It isthrough this action that healing takes place bothwithin and with whom it is shared. Research hasfound that women, through love, can improve thehealth of the men with whom they have relationships. Loving, supportive relationships protect us against major depression and peoplewho feel higher levels of love experience up to300% less stress. It hasbeen determinedthat love givesthose stricken withillness a reason toget better and addsdelight in their daysas they recover. Loveoffers a sense of securitywhen one finds themselvesin the midst of fear, unhappiness, or the unknown abyss. Whensomeone feels safe and secure they are more apt tohave faith in the communication with their partner, regardless of the situation. This offers anelimination of anxiety and pressure. Just as superheroes wear their insignia on their chest with

only layers of Lycra and armor to encase the truestrength that lies in their heart; we too have theability to help and heal through love. Love is oursuper power and a gift to be treasured and shared.This can be done through verbal cues or eventhrough a simple text message with adoring words.Spending time with those that mean the most toyou will offer love in abundance. Share a hug, akiss, a cuddle or simply hold someone’s hand tooffer the physical jolt of love that comes from

a touch. Your core

is your center; itis where you arestable, grounded

and balanced. It isalso where your heartcalls home, deep in thecavity is a simple, yetcomplicated muscle,which can break and

heal. It experiences life emotionally and physically based on

what it is offered through negative andpositive fuel. You hold the key to your heart’s

health, whether it is nutritionally based or not. February is here, listen to the soft beat of your loveand gift it well.

Love CAN Heal the Heart

Steel Cut OatmealWe know by know that oatmeal is one of the best foods for you. It helps lower your cholesterol, it keeps you fuller longerdue to the fiber content and it’s naturally low in fat. I learned to love oatmeal when I was young and my grandpa wouldmake it while we were visiting him. He didn’t use the quick cooking oats that you can find in the big blue tube, hemade Irish oatmeal. The steel cut oats have a better mouth feel, are richer in flavor and heartier in texture than tradi-tional rolled oats. He always had fresh fruit and cream for us to stir in. They take a while to cook but the payoff is worthit! These are great for a weekend breakfast and couldn’t be much simpler.

Ingredients1 ½ cup water (or milk)¼ cup oats

Cooking InstructionsBring water or milk to a boil in a medium size saucepan. Stir in oats and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until oats are of desired texture. Garnish as desired.Stir ins:Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, raisins, nuts, brown sugar, butter, cream

by Charlene Mazur

The One for Me

Keeping it Together

Debbie Solinger

I knew my husband was the one when we first dated back in 1992. I was 15 andhe was 17. We met at a high school Halloween party and our eyes connected fromacross the room. Things took a wrong turn when he graduated and we went our

separate ways. In July 2009, I cameacross him on Facebook and we startedtalking again after 17 yrs of not talkingor seeing each other. Nothing hadchanged; we talked like we had beentogether forever. He deployed in January of 2010 and when he camehome on leave in April of 2010 we bothknew that the moment was right, andwe got married April 8, 2010.

He is my hero, soul mate, husband,and all around perfect man. I couldn't,nor wouldn’t want it any other way.

Rebecca Fields

One month before Chris was scheduled fordeployment, we were still settling in as a newlycohabitated couple and savoring every secondtogether. On our way home from visiting friendsin Alabama, a car clipped the back tire of thetruck. In an instant, we were skidding down theinterstate on the driver’s side. We hit theguardrail, flipped eight times down an embankment and came to rest upside down ina ravine. Chris was able to free himself from the truck and check on me. My injuries were severe, including a broken ankle and nearly severed arm. He was able to free me from thetruck and carry me 40 feet up a hill. He set medown very gently and kept me calm. I will neverforget how calm and loving he was, not evenconcerned with the blood dripping down hisface. Needless to say, any fun and games wehad planned were now postponed while we recovered. Chris never left my side and never complained. I recovered over the monthsand managed to get back in high heels before his R&R. He arrived home on April 16and proposed that day. Two days later we were married.

His selfless love and actions for me and forhis country are why I know that I am the luckiestwoman in the world and I will spend my life loving this incredible man who is for many reasons...the one and only for me.

Jennifer Kready

I met Eric through Adoptaplatoon while hewas deployed to Iraq. I started writing him withthe expectation of getting nothing in return, butquickly received a letter which the led to a flurryemails and finally a phone call at my office.Phone calls continued throughout the rest ofthe summer and we finally met for the first timein September 2004. He came home in January2005 and we took a trip to Phoenix to meet myparents. While aloft in a hot air balloon over thedesert; Eric proposed to me, attempting toplace the beautiful ring on my right hand. I moved to Fayetteville and we married September 13, at the Cumberland County Jail.What an appropriate way to start a happy military police life together.

How did we know we were for one another?Perhaps it was the easy way we got along fromthe start. We have very similar values and interests that make our lives very interesting. I feel that our relationship just does what it doesfor the right reasons.

Jenn Conlon

My mother once told me that when you seethe person you are going to marry, you know it.This is true with Joe. Joe and I met the day after

I turned 19. I hosted a party and a mutual friendinvited him. I saw him and knew I would marryhim one day. We were together for a year andended the relationship when I asked him wherehe saw us going and he didn’t have an answer.I was looking for someone who wanted marriage and children. We went our separateways for about a year. In that year we were bothwere in other relationships that didn’t last. I went through a really bad break up and thenfound out I was pregnant and was just resolvedmyself to single parenthood, when Joe called.After several conversations, he said he wantedto be my daughter’s father figure.

Joe has been back in our lives since I wasfive months pregnant and there for my daughter’s birth. She is now four and I wouldn’t and couldn’t ask for a better man.

Lisa Davis

My husband and I dated when we wereteenagers, but as life sometimes gets in the way,we split up. Fast forward through 9 years of badrelationships, mistakes and regrets and we reconnected by simply walking down the streetin our hometown. After we exchanged numbersand went out, it felt justlike old times. My heartskipped so many beatswhen I realized I wantedto marry this man! We hada small challenge of Familyapproval to tackle again,but nothing would changeour minds this timearound. Luckily both ofour Families provided uswith the support we askedfor and I have been married to my soul matesince 2006. Our Familybecame complete withthe birth of our daughtertwo years ago.

I realize as an adult,that we weren’t meant to be together until wehad both grown and were tested. Hardshipsand pain have made me truly believe we aremeant to be and stronger for it.

Elida Pope

While stationed in Okinawa, Erik and I wereinvited by mutual friends to dinner and a movie.I rode with Erik in his car and we talked as if wehad known each other for years. Siblings, similar interests and reason we had both joinedthe Army. I felt at peace with him and realized I had met a truly special person! At a barbecuethe next day, Erik and I shared an ice cream, andmore importantly, he agreed to skip down thehallway and roll down the hill with me! I fell head

over heels with him and he felt the same wayabout me. We were inseparable and engagedwithin one month. The sad part is that Erik wasdue to PCS to Italy soon after we met. I hadmore than two years left in Japan. Our weddingdate went from four years, to one year and fi-nally to six months. I enjoyed being in the Armyand thought I was going to retire from it, but everything changed after I met Erik. All I wanted was to be with him and not take thislife for granted.

I knew from the first moment I talked to Erikthat he was the one for me; it's as if we kneweach other from before and were picking upwhere we left off. We have two beautiful sonsand to this day, he makes my heart melt. Sowhen you know...you just know.

Toni Scott

Daniel and I went to elementary school together as Army brats in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.We did not socialize together much then, but I remember him as a boy scout with curly hairand I was the shy blond girl that sat in front ofhim during fifth year. True to the Army life, myFamily PCS’d after 7th grade and I eventually

moved to Fort Drum. I was working at the 24 hour Shoppette on Post, when I checked aSoldier’s ID. His name was very familiar, alongwith the curly hair. I commented that I knew aDaniel Scott in fifth grade and we were in Mr. Haines’ History class together. That got his attention and he realized I was the littleblond girl!

A year after that meeting that we finally decided to date each other, and there was no turning back. Three months later we were engaged. We are happily married with two kids and have recently celebrated our 11 year anniversary!

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Every four years the month of Februaryhas an extra day added to it, February 29th. Thisoccurrence is called a leap year, and 2012 is anothersuch year. This means that there are 366 days in2012 instead of the standard 365. We all have thosetimes when we wish there were more hours in a dayto get things done. In 2012, yourwish has been granted! Well, sortof, what will you do with yourextra day?

A leap year occurs because the earth orbits the sunabout every 365.242 days. Anextra day is added every fouryears to account for the additional .242 of a day everyyear. This simple fix has kept ourdays aligned with the stars andthe seasons. I like to think of it asthe cosmos gifting me with thepresent of time; after all, thereare days when I need to keepmyself aligned as well.

Using your extra day to organize thehouse or work space is a good way to utilize yourtime. I find that I work better and feel less stressedin a clean environment. It could be a great day toget a giant trash bag and un-clutter your life. Thatway, you are more prepared to deal with the

upcoming year.For those of you that need more hours

for relaxation time, this day could be the day topamper yourself. Pampering for me would consistof a day spent reading a good novel curled up onthe couch with my dogs and coffee. Pampering

could also consist of a hair, nail,or facial appointment, all ofwhich are great ways to kickback and relax. What betterway to spend your extra timethan on yourself?Most probably treat this daythe same as any other day, butmaybe this year you should reserve this day to do the thingsthat you normally do not havethe time for. I am prepared, ifnot totally willing, to use this dayas an excuse to do whatever it isI want to do, as should you.

Off the Beaten Path

I JUST DON’T HAVE THE TIME!by Eden Barnett