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Retirees come in all shapes and sizes, all fitness levels and a wide range of ages. Not everyone willhave the same interests or abilities. No matter what you like to do or how well you can do it – MWRhas something for you. We have everything from rigorous hiking trips to muscle and joint-friendlywater activities to free WiFi at Robert F. Sink Memorial Library. As a Retiree, you can use all of ourMWR programs and facilities. When you’re ready to get away for a vacation, Leisure Travel Servicesis here to help you plan your trip – no matter how near or far you plan to go. We have a lot of waysyou can stay up to date on what’s happening. You can visit our website atwww.campbell.armymwr.com, like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @fortcampbellmwr, read our new blog at www.fortcampbellmwrlife.com, and give our Public Relations office at call at (270) 798-7535 or the24 hour Info Line at (270) 798-3172. Whether your idea of retirement is sitting on the porch drink-ing coffee, gardening, traveling the world, or starting a new career – we want you to enjoy it!

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ContributorsWilliam D. Corlew IIITed FaulknerTara GoodsonMike GorhamJenelle GrewellAllisha LeeMandy Mullaney

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Inside this issue3 On the Homefront

Montgomery County Supports Fort CampbellMayor Jim Durrett shares his thoughts.

6 Body, Mind & SpiritRest: Not on the Same Page as Retire…A 3-step plan to avoid the mundane.

8 In the KnowBurial Benefits for RetireesPlan now for peace of mind later.

9 Spotlight on MWROutdoor Recreation Opportunities Adventure trips, hikes, hunting and more.

12 Soldier for LifeAssessing Life After the ArmyWhat do you want to do or be?

14 AUSACelebrating the Army’s 240th BirthdayA week of activities!

16 Retirement ServicesRecruiting for New MembersAn opportunity to serve fellow Retirees.

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Montgomery County Supports Fort Campbell

On the Homefront

By Jenelle Grewell and Tara Goodson

Jim Durrett has been a constant in Montgomery Countyfor as long as most people can remember. Not only was heborn and raised here, he has continued to live in our community for his entire life. You may not realize that hisGreat Uncle built the log cabin in Cole Park that has beenhome to various members of the command staff for over 40 years.

Durrett shared a wonderful anecdote about when thegovernment purchased the cabin and the land to add to CampCampbell: his Great Aunt was adamant about keeping thecurtains she had made. Not only is the cabin part of Durrett’sFamily history, a portion of his grandparent’s property nearGate 3 was also purchased to expand Fort Campbell.

Durrett’s ancestors supported Fort Campbell and today,Durrett does as much as he can locally to support Fort Campbell as Montgomery County Mayor. He triesto go to as many medal presentations, change ofcommands, welcome home flights and other eventsas he can. “The county doesn’t do enough to recognize the Soldiers and Families that haveserved, especially since 2001,” he said.

Durrett shared that he wants to continue towork on the partnership between MontgomeryCounty and Fort Campbell. He said the partnershipis strong but he wants to continue to work on improving it even further. “I believe that consistency in community leadership is vital because of the constant turnover of Soldiers in command. If there is something outside the fencewe can do as a community, we want to know aboutit,” he said. He added that directorates on Fort

Campbell are in communication with howwe can work together to save taxpayers dollars. He gave the example of purchasingroad salt in large bulk quantities for bothMontgomery County and Fort Campbellwhich helped save money.

The community listening session forFort Campbell held this past January gaveDurrett a feeling of great pride in the citizens outside the gates of Fort Campbell.Over 3,000 people were turned away at thegates due to the locations having reachedcapacity for guests. “We came out in forceto show support,” he said. Fort Campbellmeans an awful lot to Montgomery Countyand to the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. In the last 20 years, a new schoolhas been built every 1.4 years to help support Fort Campbell and the growingpopulation. New industry has grown and alot of that has to do with the dynamic workforce that comes from Fort Campbell everymonth. He said it is vital to do everythingwe can do for someone who wants to

stay and retire in Montgomery County or for those who out-process from the Army and choose to stay in our community.

“The turnout [for the listening session] was awesome. Itmade my heart feel good,” he said. He can’t think of anotherevent where the support for the community meant so much.“It showed how Montgomery County has stepped up and displayed what a patriotic community we really are.”

Durrett wears a faded bracelet that he has not taken offsince the first troops were deployed after 9/11. The braceletsays “Support Our Troops” but now the “tr” from troops arethe only letters that are still visible. This bracelet has notcome off in over 13 years. “My heart and soul is with the folksat Fort Campbell,” he said.

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There are numerous clichés that come to mind when peopleevoke the word retirement. When one retires, we symbolicallycelebrate their exit from the workforce by giving them a goldwatch or one golden golf tee and one expensive golf club. Somepeople choose to give the new Retiree a sterling-new fishing poleand stocked tackle box. Other unimaginative retirement giftersmay choose such uninspiring keepsakes such as gift cards, orgift baskets of summer sausages and cheeses. My thought isthis - if you have to use the word “gift” to describe your token ofappreciation then there was not much thought or originalitythat went into the gifting process. Nevertheless, as with retirement gifts, there are also a plethora of ideas on what onedoes during retirement. Many people envision a mature couple,smiling and strolling along a secluded beach or securing thehouse for the summer while hitching up a Geo Metro or camperto an RV or mobile home to travel scenic U.S. routes and otherpopular thoroughfares, visiting their grandchildren along theway. And of course, the classic image of retirement is that of anolder couple spending a beautiful warm day reclining on thefront porch, slowly swaying back and forth, sipping tea orlemonade, watching the cars in the road pass while taking notice of the squirrels and bunnies as they obsessively searchfor food, while debating the accuracy of this year’s almanac. Although this vision may be an appropriate response to a question on the television game show, The Family Feud, it’s alsoboring! Who says that retirement has to be mundane, lusterless,and uninteresting? As a matter of fact, in a dictionary, neitherthe word rest nor retirement occur on the same page; here ismy 3-step plan for those of you who are either approaching retirement or who have previously saluted “bon voyage” to their careers.

Writer and producer for the Carol Burnett show, Gene Perretwrites, “I enjoy waking up and not having to go to work. So I doit three or four times a day.” Although thismay not be the ideal image of retirement formany service members, the notion of not having a requirement to arise at a certaintime, say 9 to 5 or rather, according to military standards, “O-dark Thirty” suggeststhat Retirees should approach post-servicelife with effortless joy. Therefore, Step 1 is

demilitarize yourself. Demilitarizing yourself doesn’t mean thatyour accomplished military career deserves less than honorable accolades, but it does suggest that you may approachretirement differently. For example, in the evening don’t pickout, lay out, or iron your outfit for the next day. You’ll haveplenty time in the morning to accomplish such chores. Also,don’t set your alarm to awake you in the morning; place a towelover those brightly lit LED numbers and get some rest. ManyRetirees still have children living at home, teenagers or betweenwork-school-adult-agers. You can also relieve yourself of addedmorning distress and inconvenience by instructing them howto use the toaster in the morning for breakfast, make their favorite bowl of cereal, and of course lock the top lock on thedoor on their way out to school or hopefully work. Remember, quality rest is attainable if those darlings are out of your dwelling.

Furthermore, for mymale readers, skip the morningrazor-routine and finally allow your favorite style of beard,mustache, or goatee to grow; for my female readers, rewardyourselves by getting a manicure and choose a bright color withfancy designs all while remembering that other than the standard tapered-mustache, military regulations forbid both facial hair and cute nails. Step 2, make a plan not to plan; mostthings military, have by COB (close of business) deadlines orNLT (not later than) clauses. Break this cycle by committing tobe spontaneous and unpredictable; this does not give you theopportunity to randomly skip bill payments or arrive late to pickup your Spouse: the spontaneous unpredictable excuse willlikely award you an indefinite trip to Fido’s house. Therefore,shred your planners and use Siri only to remind you of birthdays, or more importantly, anniversaries. And finally, Step3, search for fun activities and new adventures that are either free or have minimal costs and “kick” the bucket list. Usually bucket list activities demand high stakes: high price,high risk, and highly dangerous. For example, if you have nevercave dived or wing-walked before, don’t start now. There are anumber of local adventures that Fort Campbell MWR offers,from climbing trips, terrain walks, and nature hikes, to using

your military benefits at the Fort Campbell Leisure Travel Services forworldwide travel. Remember that aswe mature, we can reduce the nega-tive effects of aging by reducingchaos and the rigid routines of life;go out, have fun, and never equaterest with retire.

Body, Mind & Spirit

Rest: Not on the SamePage as Retire…

By William D. Corlew, III

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In The Know

By Ted Faulkner

Although most Retirees don’t think about whathappens upon their death, preparing in advance provides peace of mind knowing that arrangementshave been made. Normally the question is asked afterthe passing of a retired Soldier, when there is a tremendous amount of pressure on the survivor. Planning in advance can simplify things and take someof the pressure and decision making requirementsfrom the survivor, allowing them to grieve in their ownway, without as many distractions.

Burial benefits available include a gravesite in anyof the 131 national cemeteries with available space,which are operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration,www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits/index.asp. Additional benefits include opening and closing of thegrave, perpetual care, a government headstone ormarker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate,all at no cost to the Family. Some Veterans may also be eligiblefor burial allowances. Cremated remains are buried or inurnedin national cemeteries in the same manner and with the samehonors as casketed remains. Please note, there is not a VA National Cemetery in every state, so check the VA website forspecific information at www.cem.va.gov/cem/cems/listcem.asp.Many states have established state veterans cemeteries. Eligibility is similar to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries, but may include residency requirementsand these are run solely by the states. You can also find linksto state run cemeteries on the website listed above.

Burial benefits that are available for Spouses and dependents buried in a national cemetery include burial withthe Veteran, perpetual care, and the Spouse or dependents’name and date of birth and death will be inscribed on the Veteran’s headstone, at no cost to the Family. Eligible Spouses

and dependents may be buried here, even if they predeceasethe Veteran.

VA burial allowances are flat rate monetary benefits thatare generally paid at the maximum amount authorized by lawfor an eligible Veteran’s burial and funeral costs. Eligible surviving Spouses of record are paid automatically upon notification of the Veteran’s death without the need to submita claim. VA may grant additional benefits, including the plotor interment allowance and transportation allowance, if it receives a claim for these benefits and the Veteran must havebeen discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.For specific information regarding burial allowances use thislink: www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/burials/Burial.pdf.

Generally speaking, any Veteran who was dischargedunder conditions other than dishonorable may be buried in aVA National Cemetery. With certain exceptions, service beginning after September 7, 1980, as an enlisted person, andservice after October 16, 1981, as an officer, must be for a min-

imum of 24 continuous months or the full periodfor which the person was called to active duty (asin the case of a Reservist called to active duty fora limited duration). Undesirable, bad conduct,and any other type of discharge other than honorable may or may not qualify the individualfor Veterans’ benefits, depending upon a determination made by a VA Regional Office.Cases presenting multiple discharges of varyingcharacter are also referred for adjudication to aVA Regional Office. A copy of DD Form 214, Copy2 or Copy 4 are required to prove service. If you donot have a copy, use this link to the NationalArchives to request a copy www.archives.gov, or contact them at (866) 272-6272.

Burial Benefits forRetirees

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Spotlight on MWR

Fort Campbell MWR OutdoorRecreation is very pleased to offer a widevariety of outdoor opportunities to military Retirees. Our most popular andbest known outdoor activity is, without a doubt, hunting, but we realize that noteveryone is interested in that pursuit, sowe do offer many other ways to enjoy the outdoors. All of the programs mentioned below are open to retired military and their Families, so come on outand join us for some of them, and enjoyour scenic nature.

The Outdoor Recreation ArcheryRange, located on 11th Airborne DivisionRoad, across from the Challenge CourseComplex, is used extensively by huntersand bowmen “aiming” to perfect theirskills. The Archery Range offers varioustarget back stops and lessons are availableby advance reservation. If you are new toarchery, we can help you learn some of theins and outs of your bow, or we can loan

you a bow to try before taking the plungeand purchasing your own. An area assignment must be obtained from theMain Office of Outdoor Recreation priorto using the Archery Range; call(270) 798-2175.

We also offer a variety of shoot-ing opportunities at the SkeetRange and Privately OwnedFirearms Range. The SkeetRange hosts three or four National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) shoots a yearfor NSSA members, in additionto leagues and Eagle Skeet ClubShoots throughout the year.There are shotguns for rent if youdon’t have your own, and wehave ammunition for any gaugeshotgun, as well as snacks andsoft drinks for your enjoyment.The Privately Owned Firearms Range is located at Range 16 and is operated byMWR on Saturdays, Sundays, DivisionDONSAs and holidays. The range has rifles and handguns that you can rent andshoot, as well as ammunition, drinks andsnacks. The hours vary depending on theseason so check the MWR website for information on hours prior to coming outto shoot.

Outdoor Recreation currently operates the Riding Stables,which consists of pasture and stallboarding for privately ownedhorses as well as housing a government herd and offeringtrail rides, pony rides and otherspecial events. We usually offerDate Nights on Friday nightswhen the weather is good, whichconsist of a trail ride, a dinner, anda bonfire with s’mores near thebanks of Lake Taal. These are offered several times a year, depending on the season, anddates will be posted on the MWR

website(www.campbell.armymwr.com)and Facebook page. If you are having alarge group outing, we can provide ponyrides or hay rides to make the day morespecial, just contact the office at (270) 798-2629 or 5590 to schedule yourevent with the staff.

Fort Campbell offers two campgrounds if you want to get away fora short time and enjoy communing withnature. Eagle’s Rest Campground has 24sites, with water, electric and sewer, abathhouse and laundry facilities. It is located on 11th Airborne Division Road,right across the street from the stables.Fletcher’s Fork Campground has 22 sites,with water, electricity and sewer, four cabins, four cottages and three deluxe

Outdoor Recreation Opportunitiesfor Retirees

By Mike Gorham

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cabins. There is a bathhouse at Fletcher’sFork as well, and patrons are authorizedto use the laundry facility at Eagle’s Rest.

Fort Campbell MWR AdventurePrograms offers a variety of activities andmanages the Challenge Course Complex,the Indoor Climbing Wall and our Adventure Trips program. The ChallengeCourse Complex is open for group rentalsand for outings such as birthday partiesand team building programs. They alsooffer Open Houses which allow Families tocome out and learn some of the basicswhile trying out their skills at climbing onsome of the structures on the ChallengeCourse. We also open the Indoor Climbing Wall for Climbing 101 classesand Open Climbs as well as working witha variety of groups to set up climbing opportunities. King’s Bluff is located veryconveniently and we take regular outingsto climb there, providing transportation,all the equipment necessary and instruction and oversight. Adventure Tripsalso offers a variety of outings includingnature hikes, historical hikes, canoeing,kayaking, white water rafting and a varietyof tours to help introduce Families to allthat middle Tennessee has to offer.

We have three outdoor pavilionsand one indoor pavilion outside the maincantonment area that can be rented forFamily reunions, birthday parties or churchgroups. Their easy accessibility makesthem very popular, so call (270) 798-2175when you have something coming up sowe can get you on the reservation book.There are also five park areas inside themain cantonment area that have playgrounds, pavilions, grills and tables.The parks are located throughout the installation and can be reserved by calling(270) 412-7854/7855. Wilkes Park, locatedjust inside Gate 6, has a pavilion and anaccessible playground. Eagle Park, located behind Gertsch PFC, is an openfield with a small pavilion. Town CenterPark is located near the Main Exchangeand has a playground, a pavilion and asmall amphitheater. Clarksville Base is located on Headquarters Loop Road andhas two pavilions and a small playgroundarea. Cole Park is located on William C.Lee Road, across from Cole Park Commons, and has several picnic tables,a small pavilion and another accessibleplayground.

I mentioned hunting and fishingfirst, but decided to save it for last, sinceit is so very popular and well known, but I think I would be remiss if I did not talkabout it to an extent. Fort Campbell is oneof the premier locations for people tocome hunt. We are well known for thelarge white tailed deer that have been harvested over the years and our wildlifemanagement has been working to ensurewe keep the herd healthy. Hunters mustunderstand that the installation is managing for a healthy herd though, andnot for trophy deer. Military training haspriority on the installation, but when areasare not being used, we can use them forhunting and fishing. The installation hasabout 65,000 acres of land available forrecreational use if no training is takingplace. We coordinate with Kentucky andTennessee State Wildlife offices, but we

set our own seasons and bag limits. Biggame harvested on the installation doesnot count against either state’s limits.Hunting on the installation is governed byCam Cir 215-14-1 and the circular isposted on the MWR website.

We are currently working with theQualified Recycling Program (QRP) toconstruct a 4.5 mile Nature Trail in theClarksville Base area that will provide aplace for Families and individuals to walkand enjoy nature or have a picnic. The trailwill have three trailheads, one at LouisianaAvenue, near the Ammo Supply Point,one at Thunder Road, near the new Medical/Dental facility and one on Headquarters Loop Road, near the entrance to Clarksville Base from MabryRoad. The trail should be completed thisspring and we expect it to get lots of use.

Since the Clarksville and Hopkinsville areas have such a large number of military Retirees, we feel it isvital to offer opportunities for them toenjoy the out of doors, and get back tonature. We believe that getting outsidecan help you live a longer life and be morehealthy, whether you are hiking or climbing, or canoeing or whatever activityyou are involved in, if you are outdoorsand active, you are healthier. If there is anactivity or program you would like to seeoffered by Outdoor Recreation, feel freeto contact us and we will look into thepossibilities of offering it.

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By the time the average Soldier retires, he or she has spent 20-plus yearsin the Army. As you know, this directlytranslates to 20 or more years of uniforms, dictated job progression, andsupporting command policies. Therefore,it’s not surprising that by the time manyRetirees arrive at the Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP), they have no idea what job topursue upon retirement becausethroughout their Army tenure, they’veforgotten what it is they like to do. Unfortunately, this lack of self-awarenessand work place preferences can often directly translate to Retirees “job jumping” or being in and out of work 5 or 6 times before they find their Civilian career.

At SFL-TAP, we provide access toseveral self-assessment tools designed

specifically to help transitioning Soldiersfigure out what they would like to do inlife post-Army. The assessments maypush a Soldier to explore his or her skillsets, unique interests, and personalitytraits by prompting them to think aboutquestions such as:

• Do I want to stay within my current career field or pursue other opportunities?

• What options do I have if I want to pursue other opportunities?

• Do I actually enjoy working with/leading people or is it just what I consider normal?

If further investigation of these questions and your potential paths uponretirement pique your curiosity, keepreading to learn more about the specific

classes and services availableto you at no cost through theSFL-TAP Center on Fort Campbell. Also, rememberthat you can make an appointment with us by calling (270) 798-5000 or dropping bythe SFL-TAP Center located at5661 Screaming Eagle Blvd.(across from the the BurgerKing) on post.

The Personality AssessmentSeminar

In case you fall into thecategory of Retiree that hasworked toward the goals ofthe Army for so long thatyou’ve forgotten your ownwork place preferences, thePersonality Assessment Seminar can help you figureout what those may be andwhat types of employmentmay be the best fit for you. To do this, instructors walkclients through either theMyers-Briggs Temperament Indicator (MBTI) or the newer,but similar DISC Personality Assessment. Both assessmentsare designed to help peopledetermine their temperamentand ideal work place

environments. If you’re facing retirementand currently unsure about the next step,this class is an excellent place to beginexploring your options for life after the Army.

Dantes Kuder JourneyDesigned to assist transitioning

military members, the Dantes Kuder Journey is described on its website as aforum where a Soldier can learn about“interests, skills and work values and usethose results to build a personal careerplan, explore occupational informationand plan for your future success.” Whilethis particular assessment tool is promoted most frequently by SFL-TAPduring the Accessing Higher Educationclass to assist Soldiers heading to collegepick a field of study, it’s available to alltransitioning Soldiers, free of charge. Tocreate an account, visit outwww.dantes.kuder.com. You’ll be gladyou did.

O*NET Interest ProfilerOne of the most frequently used

assessment tools at the SFL-TAP is theO*NET Interest Profiler. Utilized during aclass called MOS Crosswalk, the InterestProfiler helps Soldiers identify where theirinterests–what type of things theyenjoy–coincide with career fields by showing Soldiers abouttheir tendanciesto show interest events that are more Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, or Conventional. The toolthen matches the amount of job preparation a Soldier is willing to do with careers that best reflect their interests. Check it out yourself by goingto www.mynextmove.org and start discovering a new career path today.

Soldier for LifeAssessing Life After the Army at the Soldier for Life -

Transition Assistance ProgramBy Mandy Mullaney,

Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program Counselor

The SFL-TAP Center and staff isavailable Monday-Friday,

7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to address your questions andconcerns about assessing life

after the Army. Give us a call at (270) 798-5000or drop by our physical location,5661 Screaming Eagle Blvd.,

Fort Campbell, KY. We’d love to see you!

Fort Campbell AUSACelebrating the Army’s 240th Birthday

AUSA

If a birthday is just anotherday, why do most of us enjoy celebrating it? Typically, it gives eachof us an opportunity to reflect on ourbeginning, to find purpose, and tolook forward to our future. In 1775, aturning point in American history hadoccurred. The American Revolutionbroke out and a small force of NewEngland militia companies came together to fight the British.

As the war progressed andthe colonies fought to stand theirground, it was necessary to unify thisforce and create a structured “army”to win the war. Several of the coloniescombined their forces and formed a committee to develop a set of rulesand regulations to govern the troops.And so, on June 14th, 1775, ourArmy was born.

The purpose of an army isto defend a country from real or potential threats, whether that is onhome ground or abroad. While weknow this to be our primary focus, wealso know that our Army is aboutmore than that. It’s about Family. It’sabout tradition. It’s about the pur-pose of each life that embraces this great branch. This year we will celebratethe 240th birthday of the United States Army. So let's do it big!

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) - Fort CambellChapter has a long-standing relationship with Fort Campbell. AUSA is thesupport for the Soldier and the voice for the Army. Nationally, the association stands ready to speak out on all issues that affect the Army Family - from our active duty Soldiers, our Families, and through retirementfrom active duty. Locally, the AUSA - Fort Campbell Chapter wants to domore than that. The volunteers and members of this organization understandthe value of tradition in the military culture and have led the Fort Campbelltradition in celebrating the Army's birthday.

Starting on June 5 and continuing through June 13, there are manyplanned activities to celebrate the Fort Campbell Army Birthday Week.These activities will include a golf scramble, the Tour de Campbell bike ride,and a special Hoptown Hoppers baseball game on post, a luncheon at theSmokehaus at Sportsman’s Lodge, and ending with the 3rd annual AUSAArmy Birthday Ball.

Hoping for great weather and the warm sun, the week will kick offat The Links at Novadell for the annual Army Birthday Week Golf Scrambleon June 5.

AUSA - Fort CampbellChapter will host the 2nd annualon post bike ride this year onJune 6. “This is an opportunityfor riders to see Fort Campbell’s“Back 40” where today's war-riors train for the threats againstour country while also support-ing AUSA in the effort to speakfor Soldiers and their Families,”said Wayne St. Louis, Tour deCampbell Committee Chair.

In the past during ArmyBirthday Week, the chapter hasco-sponsored with the ChristianCounty Chamber of Commerce -Military Affairs Committee, aHoptown Hoppers baseballgame for the military community.Typically held in Hopkinsville, KY,this year’s game on June 8 willbe slightly different. “We are excited to bring be able to havethe Hoppers play at Fort Campbell during our Army Birthday Week,” shares SherylEllis, AUSA Past President. The Hoptown Hoppers are a woodenbat collegiate baseball team who

play in the Ohio Valley League and is based out of Hopkinsville.While not a new event to the chapter, the June 9 luncheon at The

Smokehaus at Sportsman’s Lodge will have a celebratory theme. AUSA - FortCampbell Chapter hosts monthly luncheons where individuals from acrossthe installation are brought in to speak to the community about their services and upcoming events. This is a great forum for the community atlarge and Fort Campbell Soldiers and Families to hear about interesting topics that affect and support the community. The event is free but be sureto grab some snacks while you are there.

The celebration will come to an end on June 13 when the chapterwill host a ball for Soldiers, Family members, Retirees, Veterans and Civiliansat Valor Hall in Oak Grove, Kentucky. Reservations are required. For ticketsor table sponsorship please contact Lee Ann Nelson at (270) 605-1234.

During this week of celebration, units throughout the country willrecognize another year of service, sacrifice, missed and shared moments withFamily and friends, but most importantly - a tradition continues at FortCampbell. We celebrate our beginning, we remember our purpose, and welook forward to the future. The united stand firm and traditions are upheld.

Join the Association of the United States Army - Fort CampbellChapter in another year of tradition and celebration of the Army’s birthday.

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By Allisha Lee

Fort Campbell RetireeCouncil Actively Recruits

New Members

Retirement Services

As one who has put duty and service to our great nation in frontof your own interests, there is an opportunity to do so again. But thistime, the effort will be small and the benefit great. The Fort CampbellRetiree Council is seeking new members, and you may be just the Retiree we are looking for (must be retired from active duty, or for disability, or from the Reserve/ARNG in receipt of retired pay).

The Army’s Retiree Council Program consists of the Chief ofStaff of the Army (CSA) Retiree Council established by the CSA andchartered by HQDA and installation Retiree councils established byindividual installation commanders. The objectives of the RetireeCouncil Program are the following:

a. Provide the CSA and ASCC/SC/GC commanders’ insight into vital issues and concerns of retired Soldiers.

b. Provide the Army retired community with an opportunity to –(1) Communicate with the active Army.(2) Receive advice on, analyze, and provide input on decisions,

policies, and laws that affect the retired community.(3) Review ongoing Army programs, proposals, and initiatives.(4) Institute programs that will create a strong communication

link between the active Army and the retired community.(5) Encourage retired Soldiers to develop and express public

support for Army programs.

Council members are tasked with the important mission of establishing and maintaining contact with Army Retirees in theirarea, whether through work, church, or private organizations. Members keep their “fingers on the pulse” of issues that fellow

Retirees consider important and serveas the conduit for getting local issues tothe council for resolution or, in the circumstances where the problems affects all Retirees, elevated to the CSARetiree Council.

The council meets twice a year-once in the spring and again during the annual Retiree AppreciationDay in the fall. Additionally, membersare asked to participate in fundraisingactivities during the year. Council members may not receive any reimbursement for travel costs for meetings or fundraisers.

The Installation Retiree Council at Fort Campbell services thegeographical area of operations of Fort Campbell consisting of the entire state of Tennessee and a portion of Kentucky, roughly fromBowling Green to the west. The council needs members from this areaof Kentucky and specifically, from south and east Tennessee. If youare not from one of these areas but are interested in serving on thecouncil, please apply.

Members must be able to communicate via email. For more information, please email the Fort Campbell Retirement Services Officer, Ted Faulkner at theodore.w.faulkner4.civ@mail.mil.

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