About Christian County, KY

This monument is located at the Oak Grove Tourism Commission's War Memorial Walking Trail Park on Walter Garret Rd in Oak Grove Kentucky. The walking trail is 1 mile long and goes around the Viceroy Performing Arts Center. Along the trail are markers representing the different wars and conflicts our military has been in around the world. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.

Photo By:

Roland Woodworth - US Army 1989-1993

If you have not noticed, the City of Oak Grove, Kentucky has become Kentucky;s Rising Star on the Boarder.

Not to long ago The Viceroy Permforming Arts Center opened on Walter Garrett Rd and now the new Oak Grove Community Center is now under construction on Hwy 911 near the intersection of Pembroke Rd.

Oak Grove has come along way since I first arrived at Ft Campbell when I returned from Germany in 1992. Just take a look around and see all the new things happening in Oak Grove, Kentucky.

The Site is under construction. Photo by Roland Woodworth 3-10-2009

Now, while I have been very critical of Washington's direction in respect to the stimulous and the various bailouts, this is a huge win for our Soldiers, Veterans and their Families. I don't know how this can be construed as stimulous, but I certainly will not complain about money well spent on those who have sacrificed so much so that I, like you have the opportunity to voice our opinions - walk down the street without fear - and lay our head down at night without worrying if we will wake in the morning.

The Senate's economic stimulus package mirrored the House version in that it includes funding for military and Veterans Affairs construction projects. $2.4 billion in military construction funding includes:

• Child Development Centers: $353.8 million for child development centers at U.S. military installations.
• Health and Dental Clinics: $314.5 million for military family health care clinics.
• Warrior Transition Complexes: $505 million to meet the medical and social service needs of wounded military personnel and their families.
• Military Family Housing construction, repair, and upgrades: $135 million to improve housing conditions and speed the availability of housing to military families.
• Barracks and Dormitories: $831.5 million to provide needed new and replacement housing for America's military troops.
• Army National Guard $150 million for community-based readiness centers.
• $3.2 billion for Facilities Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization to be used to invest in energy efficiency projects and to improve the repair and modernization of Department of Defense facilities to include Defense Health facilities.

VA construction funding ($3.7 billion) includes:

• Hospital and cemetery construction: $994 million to begin construction of new hospitals and expedite the construction of projects already underway, and $111.5 million for national cemetery construction.
• Minor construction: $939.8 million for construction projects, repairs and expansion of VA medical facilities, VA national cemeteries, and Veterans Benefits Administration facilities and to initiate energy conservation projects.
• Medical facilities repair and maintenance: $1.37 billion to address the backlog of maintenance and repairs at VA medical facilities.
• Grants for State Extended Care Facilities: $258 million for the repair and construction of State long-term care veterans' homes.
• National cemetery infrastructure repair: $60 million repairs to national cemeteries and monuments.

Just a fraction of the debt we as Americans owe to our Heros. Credit to our elected leaders for getting this part right.

I came across this great site. All encompassing site for temporary lodging for our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who are on PCS orders to another duty assignment. Offers links to both off post and on post lodging. Relatively new site but a great idea - PCS Lodging

If you are on PCS or Military Relocation orders and need a great realtor in the area please feel free to contact us - we have built a great network of Real Estate Professionals who are ready to assist you and your family. PCS Referral

Regards

Tim and Pam Cash
Crye-Leike Realtors
931-338-1375 or 931-436-7617


The Cash Team - Making dreams come true one home at a time. Proudly serving the citizens of Clarksville and the Soldiers of Fort Campbell. To view available Clarksville properties, please visit our website at www.cashsofclarksville.com or email us at thecashteam@cashsofclarksville.comand we will run a custom search for you. Finding you and yours the perfect property in Clarksville Tennessee and surrounding areas is our goal.

Yesteday, while on Floor Duty at the Sango Crye-Leike office, I received a call from a young Soldier who had just arrived to Fort Campbell. He was needing assistance to get his household goods (HHG) delivered. He had found an apartment, but could did not know where to go or who to call in order to get his Family's HHGs delivered.

That said, I thought I would post some information for the Soldiers and their Families who are coming in.

Transportation Office: 270-798-7151

Family Assistance Call Line: 1-866-252-9319

American Red Cross: 270-798-8559

Army Community Service: 270-798-9322

Army Emergency Relief: 270-798-5518

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Operator: 270-798-8400/8388/8410

BACH Appointment: 931-431-4677/270-798-4677

Emergency Room: 270-798-8400/8500

Chaplain Care Line: 270-798-2273

Child Development Center: 270-439-7993

Family Advocacy Program: 270-412-5500

Family Resource Center: 270-956-2935

Fort Campbell Schools: 270-439-1927

Housing Office: 270-431-9003

ID Cards: 270-798-2424/4838

Legal Assistance: 270-798-4432

Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647

MP Station: 270-798-7111

Turner Army Lodging: 270-439-2229

Clarksville Police: 931-648-0611

And if all else fails - CALL PAM OR TIM! 931-338-1375