FORT CAMPBELL, Ky (CLARKSVILLENOW) – USO Fort Campbell will kick off Warrior Week at Austin Peay State University this weekend, July 18 – 20. The event will feature a variety of games and activities for military service members and their families.
Friday activities begin at 7 a.m. with aerial silks and a fitness class taught by APSU instructors. The day will also feature activities like SCUBA diving, goat yoga, kayaking, and golf with APSU’s Women’s golf team.
Saturday begins with a $5 5k run at 6:30 a.m. The race will start on campus at the corner of 8th and Bailey. The Wonder Bread hot air balloon and the APSU helicopter will be stationed at Marion and Drane Street as runners pass. After the race, there will be a geocaching event, canoeing at the Blueway, an Ultimate Frisbee tournament and more.
Warrior Week came to Fort Campbell in 2018 as a way to show appreciation to military personnel and their families.
“We’re thrilled to deliver Warrior Week to the Fort Campbell Community once again,” said Kari Moore, USO Fort Campbell Center Director. “We’re hoping that the over 600 military service members and Family members that have registered thoroughly enjoy every moment.”
An End of Warrior Week party and closing ceremony will be held Saturday, July 20, at APSU Plaza from 6-10 p.m.
For more information about USO Fort Campbell’s Warrior Week, click here.