ROAD CLOSURES
A portion of South Carolina road is closed for road repairs. The contractor will be excavating to replace a culvert north of 20th Street. The only area that will be blocked off is the immediate area around the excavation. The entire roadway will be shut down April 21 for complete subgrade repair. Paving, with single lane closures, will start Monday and should be complete Tuesday.
Carantan Road is closed for road repairs. Work is projected to be complete tby April 30. There will be no detour for this project and Gate 2 will be closed throughout the duration of this project.
For more information, call the Directorate of Public Works at 270-798-9700.
COURT-MARTIAL
A private was recently convicted at a court-martial of one specification of conspiracy to distribute illegal drugs, four specifications of using, possessing and distributing illegal drugs, one specification of absent without leave and one specification of desertion. He was sentenced to forfeiture of all pay and allowances, reduction to E-1, nine months confinement and to receive a bad conduct discharge.
ARBOR DAY
Staff from the Directorate of Public Works, environmental division, forestry section will host an Arbor Day observance 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday behind the Guenette Arts and Crafts Center, 89 Screaming Eagle Blvd. Foresters will be on site to answer questions and will give away bare root oak, red bud and dogwood seedlings. The event also includes a cross cut saw demonstration and an Alaskan chain saw mill running, milling out lumber from trees that have fallen in recent storms. For more information, call 270-956-2452.
LEADERSHIP FORT CAMPBELL 2.0 GRADUATION
The Leadership Fort Campbell 2.0 cohort will graduate 10:30 a.m. April 27 at Cole Park Commons, 101st Airborne Division Road. The public is invited to attend.
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY ELIGIBILITY SURVEY
The Army has been asked by Congress to consider what might be done to preserve Arlington National Cemetery as an active military cemetery well into the future for generations to come. Based on current eligibility standards, Arlington National Cemetery will run out of space in approximately 23 years and at that time will no longer be an active cemetery. Decision-makers seek feedback from stakeholders through a survey where they can share their opinions about eligibility for burial in Arlington National Cemetery. The survey and a video for further explanation can be found online at www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/eligibility-survey.
EXCHANGE PET PHOTO CONTEST
Fort Campbell Exchange shoppers can compete to show off their furry, feathered or fuzzy friends during the worldwide Patriot Pet Just Say Treat Photo Contest. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is partnering with Blue Buffalo and Hills Science Diet to award the cutest animal members of the military community. The grand-prize winner will receive a $1,000 Exchange gift card, while $500 gift cards will be awarded to two first-place winners. Eight runner-ups will win $250 gift cards. Photo entries can be submitted May 4-June 1 at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes, where shoppers can also find the complete rules of the contest. Winners will be selected at the end of June. For more information, call 270-439-1841.
SEASONAL TRANSITION FROM HEATING TO COOLING
The Directorate of Public Works will begin the transition from heating to cooling mode will continue through May 4. The DPW staff will work diligently to complete required preventative maintenance and minimize downtime on any particular facility. Contact your DPW customer service representative if you have questions. For more information, call 270-798-9700.
EXCHANGE OPENS NEW SHOP
Military shoppers can find tactical gear, footwear, eye wear and more at Patriot Outfitters, located at Fort Campbell Town Center, 94 Michigan Ave. Store hours are is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 270-605-1086.
BECOME A CID SPECIAL AGENT
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is seeking first lieutenants and captains, from all military occupational specialties, interested in becoming CID Special Agents to submit applications to transition to a CID Special Agent warrant officer. MILPER Message No. 18-054, Officer Application Requirements for Appointment to CID Warrant Officer, outlines the specifics of the program. Applications will be accepted through May 18. Approved applications will be considered by the warrant officer accession board that convenes in July, so qualified applicants are encouraged to visit the closest regular Army CID office to start the process. A Police background is not a requirement to qualify to be accepted into this specialized program. In addition to the CID Agent application, qualified officers must also prepare a warrant officer application. The warrant officer application requirements, packet submission checklist, and Warrant Officer Recruiting Team points of contact are located on the U.S. Army Recruiting Command website at www.USAREC.army.mil/hq/warrant. Qualified officers who are interested in becoming CID special agents are encouraged to contact the CID Special Agent Accessions Branch for specific details at [email protected]. For more information, call 571-305- 4041.
BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED
Upcoming American Red Cross blood donation opportunities are listed below. For information or to make a donation appointment, call 800-733-2767.
•10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. April 30 at the American Red Cross, 1760 Madison St. Clarksville.
FITNESS COMPETITION
Fort Campbell Child and Youth Services Middle School and Teen program is participating in the Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Fitness Competition 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Taylor Youth Center, 82 Texas Ave. Youth ages 6-18 can sign up through Friday to compete in the sack race, obstacle course, three-legged race and shuttle run. For more information, call 270-798-3643.
VOLUNTEER CEREMONY
The installation’s Volunteer of the Year recognition ceremony will be 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cole Park Commons, 1610 101st Airborne Division Road. Tickets are $15 per person and free for nominees. Tickets can be purchased 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Cole Park Commons, and online at www.campbell.armymwr.com through April 17. For ticket information, call 270-798-4610. For event information, call 270-956-2934.
PROJECT CLEAN STREAMS 2018
The staff of the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division-Stormwater Program will host Project Clean Streams 8:30 a.m.-noon April 27 at Wohali Pavilion at Lake Taal. The day will be filled with Family fun as volunteers help to clean trash and debris along the banks of Fort Campbell’s lakes and streams. This beautification project is aimed to make Fort Campbell’s waterways cleaner, safer and to reduce the adverse impact pollution has on water quality. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., clean up starts at 9. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and dress for comfort. For more information, call 270-798-7470.
POPEYES REOPENS
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has reopened at the main Exchange food court following a temporary closure for equipment upgrades. The restaurant is open 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 270-439-2019.
JOINT COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONY
The annual Joint College Graduation Ceremony will be hosted at 1 p.m. June 8 at Wilson Theater, 93 Screaming Eagle Blvd. Recent graduates and students within 12 credit hours of graduating are invited to participate in the ceremony. Participants must register by May 15. Ceremony applications can be picked up at the front desk of the Staff Sgt. Glenn H. English Jr. Army Education Center, 202 Bastogne Ave. Completed applications can be returned to the front desk or emailed to [email protected]. For more information, call 270-798-3201.
NEW TO THE ARMY
New to the Army Nights, an interactive networking workshop for new Army spouses, is hosted by Army Community Service 6:30-8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Road. For more information, call 270-798-4800.
TYC RECYCLING
Teenagers at Taylor Youth Center, 82 Texas Ave., are collecting empty Gatorade bottles to build kayaks that will be raced this spring. Caps must be removed from donated bottles. For more information, call 270-798-3643.
GEAR TO GO GARDEN SPECIAL
Through April 30 at Gear to Go, 5658 Tennessee Ave., rent a piece of lawn and garden equipment at regular price and get a second piece of the same or lesser value at half price. For more information, call 270-798-3919.
LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS
Applications are now available for the 2018-19 Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County class. Applications are available online at www.leadershiphopkinsville.com. Applications can also be picked up at the Hopkinsville Chamber of Commerce Center, 2800 Fort Campbell Blvd., Hopkinsville. The application deadline in June 1. For more information, call 270-885-9096.
DOG PARKS
Fort Campbell Morale, Welfare and Recreation maintains the South Dog Park on Bastogne Avenue and the North Dog Park on Morgan Road. The parks are open dusk to dawn every day. Puppy playtime, for dogs younger than 5 months, is offered 8-10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays in the small dog area of the South Dog Park. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 270-412-7855.
ATHOC REGISTRATION
Fort Campbell Emergency Operations Center’s AtHoc system delivers notifications via email, text, phone calls and social media about severe weather and other emergencies. EOC officials strongly encourage people to register for AtHoc to be alerted of emergency situations. In the Fort Campbell portal, located on the installations’ Intranet home page, users who have not yet registered with the AtHoc system will see a pop-up notification. Once the user clicks on the notification, a series of slides will be made available to walk the user through the registration process, ensuring that setup is quick, easy and accurate. While registration requires a CAC, Family members may also be added to the system by the CAC holder. Registration for the mass-notification system is a pertinent step in ensuring the safety of the entire installation.
SOCIAL MEDIA IMPERSONATION
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command warns that scammers are claiming online to be U.S. Soldiers. Unbeknown to the Soldier, an online scammer uses the Soldier’s name and available social media photos to perpetrate a crime. Online scammers also are impersonating Army civilians and contractors. Scammer capitalize on the trustworthy reputation of individuals associated with the Army. By monitoring your social media identity, you can protect your Army Family and your reputation. For more information, visit ww.cid.army.mil/701st.html#sec6.
CAMPBELL CROSSING
Members of the National Guard and reserves are now eligible to be Campbell Crossing residents. To apply visit, www.campbellcrossingllc.com. To schedule a tour call, 888-860-6847, or visit the leasing office, 850 Georgia Ave.
S.A.F.E. CAMPAIGN
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office announces its fifth annual Seat Belts Are For Everyone campaign. This statewide initiative is designed to increase seatbelt and child passenger safety restrain usage through implementation of occupant-protection programs, public events and checkpoints throughout local communities across Tennessee. the S.A.F.E. campaign continues through Aug. 1. For more information, visit tntrafficsafety.org.