1. 25 April 2013 1-63AR Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends
of 1-63 AR. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to
1st Infantry Division page
at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx .
Stay up to date with the FT Riley Post paper! http://www.1divpost.com/ http://www.1divpost.com/ >
We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook!
Join us on the Official 1-63 AR FaceBook Page at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Riley-KS/1-ID-2HBCT-1-63CAB/221149081082?ref=nf
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Saturday, April 27th, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. There will be a Bike Helmet Fair at Susan B.
Anthony Middle School. In Manhattan. The fair will include FREE bike helmets for children 15
and younger, bike inspections, safe ride courses, and more! For more information, see the flyer
below and visit http://bikemanhattan.info
Starting Monday, April 22, hours at the Rifle Range gate are set to change. The gate's hours will
be 5 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. It will be closed on weekends and
federal holidays.
http://www.riley.army.mil/NewsViewer.aspx?id=5982
26 April K-State Baseball: K-State vs TCU Military Appreciation Night 6:30pm Pre-game Tailgate starting at
5:30pm $5 cheeseburger Meal, $3 GA Bench Tickets w/a Military ID. See Flyer Below
27 April Help Conquer Childhood Cancers: Warrior Zone will be hosting Help Conquer Childhood
Cancers on April 27th for St Baldrick Head-Shaving Event 12pm-5pm. Shave your head in Solidarity and to
raise funds for life-saving childhood cancer research. For more information contact Shirley Ellington
618-567-8610. See Flyer below.
2. May 2, 2013 from 6:30-8:00pm Military Couples Date Night
(childcare/children’s programming provided) Enjoy a date night with a keepsake art project
designed to
exchange with your spouse. Participants will create a small keepsake box for their spouse. Refreshments
will be provided
and museum
staff will provide activities for your children. SPACE IS LIMITED SO SIGN UP TODAY!
To register please go to: https://surveys.ksu.edu/TS?offeringid=203391
2 May 700 a.m. National Prayer Breakfast at Riley's Conference Center. For tickets contact your Unit
Chaplain or Religious Support Office at 239-3359. for more information see flyer below.
Starting May 1, 2013, online registration will be available for Army Community Service classes and events.
Service members, their families, and DoD employees are invited to register their household at Army Community
Service or online at:
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/rileyrectrac.html
From cardswipe entry at the gym, sign up for a Hearts
will make enjoying all MWR has to offer just that
much easier!
May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. St. Xavier Catholic School will hold kindergarten round up in Bldg. A.
This meeting is for parents who are interested in learning more about our kindergarten
program. Children must be 5 years of age on or before August 31st, 2013 to enroll for the
2013-2014 school year. For more information please call 238-3429.
3. 4 May 2013 Mud Bogg Spring Nationals: 1pm on Grant Ave. vehicles from the size of all-terrain vehicles
up to trucks with 44 inch tires, will race through pits of mud. Spectators will have the opportunity to get
muddy! Children’s race and competition for children over the age of 5. For more information call Eric
785-761-5404. See flyer below.
4 May C.L. Hoover Opera House: 3 Divas and A MIC 7:30 performing a comics just June, Barbara Carlyle
& Julie Scoggins put the “D’ in Diva. For more information call 785-238-3906
9 May OCSC How Does Your Garden Grow: Riley’s Conference Center 11am-1pm cost $15; Want to learn
how to grow plants or plant a garden in Kansas expert horticulturalist Susan Schoneweis will be on hand to
answer your questions on gardening. Make your reservations online at
http://www.fortrileyocsc.com/reservations or email them at: reservations@fortrileyocsc.com
9 May 2-4 pm “Hearts Apart” Military Spouse Appreciation event . Join us for an Information scavenger
hunt. Prizes will be awarded. Free childcare will be provided. Your child MUST be registered with CYS.
Please RSVP no later than May 6th at the following link
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/rileyrectrac.html
4 May King Field House Health & Fitness Expo: 9am-12pm come meet your local resources in the world of health, wellness
and fitness. Enjoy 3 full hours of back to back: Spinning, Zumba , TRX, Ab Force, PIYO strength, Body Blast and Circuit
Breaker. Expo and classes are FREE
4 May Fun for the Fallen: Riley’s Conference Center Running Track; join Survivor Outreach Services for a Four mile fun
run/walk to remember our Fallen Soldiers. Event check in starts at 8am. Registration was April 19th but you can show up
for support for the runners. See flyer below.
4 May Fort Riley Gospel Concert featuring Stephanie Leavins 6pm Morris Hill Chapel. For more
information see attached flyer.
4. 11 May Fun in the Sun: Family Day at the Fort Riley Marina 10am-3pm the Outdoor Recreation
Center will be hosting the 3rd annual Ft Riley Marina “Fun in the Sun” Family Fun Day Event.
Cook out, inflatable's, marina will provide free boat rides and much more.
For more information call 785-239-2363. See Flyer below.
15 May Fort Riley Blood Drive: Wednesday, May 15 11:00 am – 5:00 pm WTB Clam Shell 675
Warrior Road Visit redcrossblood.org or call
1-800 RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) to schedule your appointment!
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=RedCross
10 May Fashion Show, Main PX: 4pm Refreshments & Raffle; 5pm Show begins See Flyer below
10 May Custer Hill Bowling Center: 100 Free Games and Shoes 11am-6pm See Flyer below
Area high school graduation dates listed o a flyer below
17 May Rally Point Bingo: Free Bingo 6:30pm Childcare is available to make reservations
call 785-240-0821 See Flyer below
The weather in the Central Flint Hills can be unpredictable and at times lethal. Understanding the
weather signs mother nature gives you can save your life. Please see the attached flyer to assist you .
Get a Kit , Make a Plan, and Be Informed.
5. Microsoft word for $9.95 The DOD has reinstated its program for allowing government employees to
purchase.
You will receive a Product Key
good for installation on 3 home computers. For it to work you must use your
.civ@mail.mil or .mil@mail.mil email address when you register (not your
@us.army.mil address). Below is the link for more information
http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-us/How_to_buy/Pages/home_use.aspx
Check out the “NEW”comprehensive application for sponsorship training.
eSponsorship Application & Training:
http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/esat
Trainings will be conducted on the 1st Monday of every month
1:00pm – 2:00pm
7285 Normandy Drive.
Upon completion of this training you will be familiar with the information necessary
to sponsor Soldiers, civilians and Family members in‐processing to Fort Riley and to
the unit.
You will also understand the challenges people face when moving, learn how
sponsorship works, and enrich the military experience by being the best sponsor
you can be.
**** PLEASE RSVP FOR A SEAT AS COMPUTER SPACE IS LIMITED *****
Contact the ACS, Relocation Readiness Program, 785‐239‐9435, 7264 Normandy
Drive to reserve your seat today!
Looking for a summer job ? Hiring Life guards ask about their $300.00 bonus lifeguard
certification classes are offered year round. For more information call 785-239-9441
6. VolunTEEN this summer and do something exciting! Join Us and become a volunteer! How?! It’s easy.
Attend a Red Cross Orientation on May 11 or June 29 from 0900 – 1100. Learn about volunteer
opportunities where you can earn valuable hours for college applications and experience great career
options. Call our office today to learn more. 785-239-1887. Parents are encouraged to attend with student.
For more information see flyer below.
Memorial Day Carnival – MWR is looking for volunteers to work at the Memorial Day Carnival on 23-27 May (Memorial
Day Weekend). They will need some volunteers to help during operating hours with cleaning tables, emptying trash, band
load-in/load-out, starting the light sets at night and petting zoo support (Sat only). Here are the tasks, help MWR fill up
the volunteer schedule. When calling Mr. Carlton (785-239-6398) to volunteer he would like names and cell phone for
each volunteer.
Thurs, 23 MAY - Carnival runs 4-10pm
Volunteers (2): 3:30 to 7pm (3.5 hours)
Volunteers (2): 7 to 10:30pm (3.5 hours)
Fri, 24 MAY - Carnival runs 4pm – midnight
“Gunpowder and Lead" performs 6:30 to 8pm (4.5 hours) “David Howey Band” performs 8:30 to 10pm (4.5 hours)
Volunteers (2): 3:30-8pm
Volunteers (2): 8-12:30pm
Sat, 25 MAY- Carnival runs noon - midnight
Wolff’s Petting Zoo from 1 to 6pm (load-in 11am) “Locker 15“ performs 6:30 to 8pm “M31” performs 8:30 to 10pm
Volunteers (2): 11:30 to 6pm (6.5 hours)
Volunteers (2): 6 to 12:30pm (6.5 hours)
Volunteers for Petting Zoo (2): 11am to 7pm (8 hours)
Sun, 26 MAY-Carnival runs noon - midnight
Volunteers (2): 11:30 to 6pm (6.5 hours)
Volunteers (2): 6 to 12:30pm (6.5 hours)
Mon, 27 MAY -Carnival runs noon to 5pm
Volunteers (2): 11:30 to 5:30pm (6 hours)
26. Ready Army - http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy
<http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy
Ft. Riley New comers link http://www.riley.army.mil/newarrivals/spouses/default.aspx
Militaryone source http://www.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=MOS:HOME:0::::
Army one source http://www.myarmyonesource.com/default.aspx
Fort Riley Current News Updates: This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
http://www.riley.army.mil/OurPost/CurrentNews.asp
Ft. Riley Post directory http://www.dodhousingnetwork.com/army/fort-riley/base-directory.php?i=27
Use full websites
1-63 AR Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Riley-KS/1-ID-2HBCT-1-63CAB/221149081082?ref=nf
Alpha Company facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/assasins.frg?fref=ts
Bravo Company facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bounty-Hunters-1-63-Armor/192619844106486?fref=pb
Charlie Company facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1-63-CAB-Charlie-Co-FRG/253104324703?fref=t
Echo Company facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Echo-Company-Eagles-1-63-AR-Battalion/414580375296127?fref=ts
27. Websites Continued
Finance
Mypay: http://www.dfas.mil
Thrift Savings Plan: http://www.tsp.gov
News Outlets
U.S. Army Homepage: http://www.army.mil
U.S Department of Defense: http://www.defense.gov
Army Knowledge Online (AKO): http://www.us.army.mil
DoD Community Relations: http://www.ourmilitary.mil
Track Santa: http://www.norad.mil
Military Family, Youth, and Children
Military Children and Youth: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
USA4 Military Families: http://www.usa4militaryfamilies.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/USA4/HOMEPAGE_V3
Employment
http://www.usajobs.gov
Medical Care
Dental Care: http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/ProfileFilter.do?&puri=%2Fhome%2FDental
TRICARE: http://www.tricare.mil
TRICARE Online: http://www.tricareonline.com
DEERS Enrollment Online: http://tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/overview/Eligibility/DEERS
Education
DoD Education Activity http://www.dodea.edu/home
GI Bill: http://www.gibill.va.gov
Services
PX : http://www.aafes.com
US Postal Service: http://www.usps.com
National weather Service: http://www.nws.noaa.gov
28. The location of the Dragon Store is in the battalion HQ BLDG 7622
in the S-2.
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not
necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. The views and opinions of
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