1. 19 September 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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We're in need of recipes for our battalion cookbook!
Send your recipes to 163cookbook@gmail.com No Later Than 25 September. For more information see
attached flyer
“Halfway There Bash” Monday 23 September. If you are doing the ruck march meet up at the battalion building 9:15 am
SHARP. If you are not taking part in the ruck march meet up at the TSC building 77680 Armistead.
Directions to BLDG 77680 Armistead Street
• Coming from the Hospital, take 1st Division Road towards Custer Hill. Go through the Traffic Circle. The Road will bend
to the left.
• The road name will change from 1st Division to Appennies. Continue on the road.
• Turn Right onto Estes Road
• You will come to a Stop Sign which is the intersection of Kitty Drive with Estes Drive—Proceed straight through Stop Sign
• You will come to a road on your Right Armistead Street on your right—Turn Right onto Armistead Street.
Proceed down Armistead Street—you will pass the Battle Simulation Center on your left. Proceed
all the way to the end of the road. Right before the stop sign BLDG 77680 will be on the left hand side of the road fenced
in area.
21 September Rolling Hills Zoo: Garden Tour 8am-10am they offer military discount See flyer for details
Noise and Training Advisory for September 12-22:
The following hours have the potential for significant noise:
* Sept 20, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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21 September Flint Hills Discovery Center Through Artists “Eyes Exhibit Opens Footsteps in the Flint Hills (ages 6-8): They
offer Military discounts-315 South 3rd
Street, Manhattan, KS ph 785-587-2726. See Flyer Below
21 September Yard Art Classic Car Show: Manhattan Town Center 21-22 September Explore an amazing display of classic
muscle cars, street rods, custom cars, sport cars, antiques and other collectable cars.
21 September October Fest Cost includes LABCO Oktoberfest pint (first 200 guaranteed), delicious German food and
awesome Oktoberfest brews. Each ticket has eight (8) punches. Food=2 punches and Beer=1 punch. Traditional attire is
encouraged..... but jeans and tees will do
Run of the Dachshund" will begin at 4:30 PM. Stein Hoisting Contest will begin at 7:00 PM.
Little Apple Brewing Company 1110 Westloop Manhattan, KS 66502
Cost: $25 Day of Oktoberfest: $30 For more informationhttp://www.littleapplebrewery.com/
September 21st! this Saturday, Relay For Life of Dickinson County .Activities begin at 5:00 p.m. We will honor our
Survivors and Caregivers at 5:30. Luminaria Ceremony at 9:00 p.m. Fun and food all night long. Come out and join the fun
and help us celebrate our Survivors and raise money for cancer research! For more information
(785) 263-7266 visit website http://www.abilenecityhall.com
The last 3D Archery Tournament is this Saturday 21 SEPT 13 starting at 0800. There is a $10 entry fee, youth 14 and
under are FREE. This is a perfect time to sharpen your skills for the up-coming rut!!! Come check out the newly remodeled
static range and whack some 3D targets! For more information call 239-3951
22 SEPTEMBER 3:00pm The BBQ Queens' Top 10 Secrets of Barbecue
Fun-loving chefs Karen Adler & Judith Fertig have a lot of fun with a topic they take seriously: BBQ. They’ll share the secret
of great slow-smoked BBQ and hot, fast grilling.
This event is brought to you by the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library! Meet the BBQ Queens and enter for an opportunity
to win their latest book and taste their on-stage BBQ!
Tickets: $5 per person includes entry into a drawing for a chance to be a food taster and for a chance to win one of the
BBQ Queens cookbooks.
21 September Rolling Hills Zoo: Garden Tour 8am-10am they offer military discount See flyer for details

3. 23 September 10-12noon upcoming OCSC Newcomers Welcome at Quarters One. Meet new friends and learn about Ft.
Riley. For more information see attached flyer.
23 September Screamfree Marriage: ACS Bldg 7264 Normandy Dr, 6pm-8pm Registration required 785-239-9435.
Childcare provided for military families with pre-registration at least one week in advance. This Three-part Workshop
offers: challenge previous thoughts about what marriage should be, learn to appreciate all that good and right in your
marriage as it is now, explore what will help create the marriage you desire in the future. See flyer below.
24 September Developmental Delays, Autism & Behavioral Learning Conference: There will be a conference at Riley’s
Conference Center starting at 8:30am till 3:30pm for Developmental Delays, Autism & Behavioral Learning for all interested
to attend. Please RSVP by 17 Sept by calling Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) at 785-239-9435. Numerous
guest speakers-see flyer below.
26 September ACS Outreach Program-Safety –Survival & Self-Defense Classes Registration Deadline: this class is on 10 Oct
6pm-8pm a class to learn strategies to counteract assaults and prepare to take an active role in personal safety through
awareness. Prevention , risk reduction and avoidance. Conducted by the FT Riley Police Department. RSVP by 26 Sept, FREE
Child Care available Registration with CYSS required! Call 785-239-9435 or Email: usarmy.riley.imcom.mbx.acs@mail.mil
to register. See flyer below.
27 Sept 27 & 28 Jammin In JC Blues & BBQ: Jammin in JC Blues and BBQ Festival on Sept 27 and 28 at Heritage Park in
Junction City, KS. This is has got to be the hottest Texas Blues line-up in Kansas, and its free to attend. Please check on the
link to get more information http://www.jammininjc.com
27-28 September Aggiefest: 8th Annual Multi-Genre Live music & Arts Festival: will have 60+ bands at 8+venues. For more
information , visit www.aggievill.org. See Flyer below
28 September Flint Hills Discovery Center Plain Air Workshop with Zak Barnes: They offer Military discounts-315 South 3rd
Street, Manhattan, KS ph 785-587-2726. See Flyer Below

4. 28-29-September OZTOBERFEST: Downtown- Wamego, KS on 28 Sept (Sat) 9am-6pm & 29 Sept (Sun) 10am-4pm check
out Wamego with live entertainment, food, craft vendors, and much more. See Flyer below.
28 September BOSS Okeoberfest: Warrior Zone Patio 5pm-8pm join BOSS to bring you a Bavarian Feast. Enjoy German
Style Beer, foods such as Schnitzel, Schweinebraten, Apple Strudel, Lebkuchen and More. See Flyer Below.
28 September Post Wide Yard Sale: Ft Riley’s annual Post Wide Yard sale starting at 7:30am. Alpha will be holding garage
sale /fundraiser at 67324-1 Sunset Dr. Ft. Riley . Directions on attached flyer.
29 September Circus Musical at Salina Bicentennial Center: 5pm Salina Bicentennial Center-Doors open at 4pm Tickets
range $25, $45, $50, & $75 Kids (2-12) just $15 while supplies last! To purchase tickets online visit:
http://www.bicentennialcenter.com/viewresults.cfm?calid=833&page=events See flyer below.
29 September Flint Hills Discovery Center Family Day 2013 Art in the Flint Hills: FREE Admission All day activities 12pm-
5pm, Clay Pottery, Scratch Board Art, Oil Pastel Drawing and Scavenger Hunt. Check out the flyer for other activities for
other September events.
Red Cross Messages made easy . You no longer have to hunt for your local Red Cross Chapter. For more information please
visit tArmy Family Action Plan (AFAP)-The AFAP is an Army-wide Program that allows all members of the Army, Retired
Military, Family members and Civilian Employees to identify issues of concern that impact the well being of the entire
Army Family. Through this process, issues requiring actions are prioritized, assigned to a lead agency for resolution, and
an action plan is established to achieve desired change. “You” can make a difference and be a part of this conference. Let
“YOUR VOICE BE HEARD.” They are looking for Delegates to help work the issues that are submitted, Volunteers to assist
with the Conference and most of all issues…YOUR Issues.
AFAP dates are as follows:
•Teen AFAP is September 28th at the Middle School Teen Center from 9:00am – 3:00pm (flyer is waiting for approval, as
soon as I get it I will get it out to you).
Adult Conference is October 8-9 at Riley’s Conference Center from 8:30am – 2:30pm (flyer is attached). Child care is
available if registered prior to September 27, 2013.
Any questions or concerns please contact Becky Willis at (785) 239-4593. For more information please see attached Fliers
and applications
he website below. http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2011/06/red-cross-messages-made-easy.html

5. September 29 at 5 p.m. Cirque Musica .A new concert experience pairs circus veterans of Ringing Bros. and Barnum &
Bailey and Cirque du Soleil with stunning symphonic music at the Salina Bicentennial Center .
Tickets priced at $25, $45, $50 and $75 will be available online at BicentennialCenter.com, by phone at 1-888-826-
SHOW (7469) or in person at the box office. For more information see attached flyer.
Welcome to the 2013 Kansas City Renaissance Festival!
Come and be a part of this long-standing tradition by visiting the Festival grounds with your whole family - even bring
your pet!
August 31st - October 14th • Open Weekends and Labor Day
10am - 7pm Rain or Shine
Open Columbus Day, October 14th • 10am - 5pm
For more information please click on the following link http://www.kcrenfest.com/ tickets can be purchased at ITR.
HASFR Apple Pie Pre-sales are underway for another year.
Apple Day will fall on Saturday October 5th this year, so start planning now.
Pre-sales will be accepted this year from August 15 thru September 27th.
Pre ordering your famous Libby Custer Apple Pie has been a tradition for many years to
ensure you are able to reserve your delicious Apple Pie.
Pre orders this year are $11.00 thru September 27, tax included. By pre-ordering your pie
not only are you reserving your pie you will also not have to stand in line on Apple Day
as we will have a separate table for you to pick up your pie if you had not already done so. ...
Pies at apple day will be $13.00 frozen and $14.00 baked.
Deadline for ordering is September 27. If ordering by mail, please mail order form(attached below) and
payment before the 24th. For additional information, or forms, email your request to
applepiepresale@hotmail.com
Upcoming HASFR Events:
•We will be making pies from September 29 thru October 4th. Information regarding details on location and
volunteering opportunities will be put out soon
•Ghost tours 27 October
•Tour of homes 7 December .
• Keep an eye open on the HASFR facebook page for updates.
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/fortrileyhistory

6. October 10th, Bunko for the Cure is fast Approaching, and we are looking for any Vendors willing to make a prize
donation. Your name will be put on our site as a donator and you will earn a spot on the cool t-shirts. Please contact us @
fundraising@fortrileyocsc.com
22 October Fort Riley will be hosting the annual “Fall Job Fair” from 2-6pm at Riley’s Conference Center in building 446,
Seitz Drive. We are inviting employers from all over the country, state of Kansas, and the Central Flint Hills Region who
have either current or future job openings. This recruiting event has historically been very well attended by military
spouses and Family members, Soldiers about to exit the military, veterans and military retirees, members of National Guard
and Reserve units, war wounded an disabled veterans. This event is open to the public and has considerable attendance
from Kansas residents residing near Fort Riley. For more information on the Job Fair or to participate, please contact ACS
Employment Readiness Program at 785-239-9435.
30 September Sreamfree Marriage: ACS Bldg 7264 Normandy Dr, 6pm-8pm Registration required 785-239-9435.
Childcare provided for military families with pre-registration at least one week in advance. This Three-part Workshop
offers: challenge previous thoughts about what marriage should be, learn to appreciate all that good and right in your
marriage as it is now, explore what will help create the marriage you desire in the future. See flyer below.
1 October New Operation Hours for Custer Hill Bowling Center & Rally Point Bingo: See Flyer below
Fall Carnival on Oct. 3-6th & 10-13! Ticket prices can be found http://rileymwr.com/main/?p=2284918 Make sure you
bring the whole family out for this great event!
Join us on September 28, 2013 for our 2nd Annual Patriot Day Celebration where we honor the men and women who
have served our country. All Military, Veterans, National Guard and their families get in FREE. Come enjoy the day at the
Pumpkin Patch with the Corn Maize, hayrack rides, festivities, food and much more! 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/GarysBerriesFallFestival?ref=stream&hc_location=stream See flyer for more information

7. Kindermusik with Sarah Szopinski is now offering age-specific pre-K classes! Thursdays from 10:30-11:15am
is our new infants class, "Cuddle & Bounce", for ages newborn to crawling 1-year-olds. Tomorrow Sarah will offer
a FREE PREVIEW CLASS for babies & parents! To RSVP, please reply here.
Toddlers and Preschoolers have their own classes too! Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15am
is our toddler (ages 2-3) class, and 10:30-11:15am is our pre-K (ages 3-5) class. For more information, visit our website!
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28 September Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair: Located at 211 West Iron Ave, Salina, KS 10am-4pm Enjoy a day in Salina-foo
vendors, 10am Parade on Santa Fe From Elm to Masonic Temple, Outdoor Activities, Indoor Activities, visit website
http://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/ for more details. See flyer below for listing of events.
The Ft Riley Post Library is giving away a $25 gift card every week in September!, Stop by the library to fill out an
entry form. One form per day please!
Each week we will draw a name and the winner will be notified by e-mail to come pick up their prize!
Bldg. 5306
Hood Dr.
For more information please call: 785-239-9582
http://rileymwr.com/main/?page_id=287940
American Red Cross Here are some simple ways to get prepared during National Preparedness Month! Share your
favorite tips on your own page, or share which steps you've taken to be Red Cross Ready!
For more information on how you and your family can be prepared for a variety of disasters, go to:
http://www.redcross.org/prepare — National Preparedness Month (9 photos)
Operation Gift the Gown (GTG) is a beautifully simple concept: we match gorgeous donated gowns from our
community to gorgeous ladies
in our community who need a gown.
What we do is made possible by the generosity of members in our community who choose to donate
gowns & formal wear for the benefit of
local teens and Fort Riley wives in need. Please
start donating your gowns . For more information on donating a gown please click on the following link
https://sites.google.com/site/giftthegown/our-story-2/About-Donating

8. 6 Oct Briggs 22nd Annual Jeep Jamboree: See flyer below for more details
15 October Special Offer Elmo Makes Music : Leisure Travel Center has a special offer on Sesame Street Live ticket as the
Kansas Expocnetre on October 18-20th! Order early for best seats. ORDER DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15TH!
There is a Home Use Program for Government Employees that allows you to upgrade to Office Home for $9.95 (add $2) for
a disc for up to 3 computers. http://www.microsofthup.com/hupus/home.aspx?culture=en-
US&pcode=lookup&group=USPS
•AKO also has antivirus that you can download on your home computer.
17 November – February 8 Teen Hire Winter Term Application Deadline October 4, 2013: See Flyer Below for the Winter
Term Hire for teen deadline application turn in by 4 October The session is from 17 Nov-8 Feb for ages 15-18 year olds.
Youth looking to build valuable career and life skills can get a head start with HIRED!, a 12-week program that offers work
experience at a variety of organizations at Fort Riley. For more information contact Sandy Johnson @ 785-240-3261 or
email: sandra.e.johnson1.naf@mail.mil
Manhattan Arts Center: See Flyer below for great classes for young children (Infants, Toddlers & Pre-schooler’s) and youth!
Manhattan Arts Center is located at 1520 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502 785-537-4420.
Mark your calendars!!! FALL APPLE DAY FESTIVAL is going to be October 5th from 9am-3pm at the Artillery Parade Field.
We have so much great stuff for you this year we can't fit it all in one Facebook post!! We have the famous Apple Pies for
sale, there is going to be a petting zoo, carnival rides, a mechanical bull. We also have Humvee rides, a blanks weapon
firing range. Not to mention food and live music and historical reenactments. You have to bring the whole family for this
HUGE event!! Parking will be at Riley's Conference Center with a Trolly to shuttle you to the parade field
IACH Updates: Flu Vaccines- Vaccines will be available at the Fall Festival and other venues, but the numbers maybe
limited due to budget cuts. Other ways to get vaccines for family members-they can get vaccinated at other appointments
(like a routine checkup, etc) so they do not need to make an appointment specifically for it.
5 October Homefront Celebration: Register for Operation Homefront Celebration in Manhattan, Kansas-a spsecial night out
just for military spouses. Guest speaker Michele Cuthrel, auther of “Behind the Blue Star Banner” 6pm-9pm. See flyer for
details and pre-register is required for this event at http://www.operationhomefron.net/ksmo/default.aspx.

9. “Use Your Head Campaign Program”: New program starting up on 3 September. The program recognizes those children
they find following the rules and obeying the safety guidelines. The positive approach to doing the right thing for children.
This is a program to which the MP or Military Police officers will give children who are doing the right things on post!
They will give them a ticket which will be red in color to take to their neighborhood office to receive a prize.
MP’s/Military Police: are going around post to ensure vehicle’s are secure. If they find unsecure vehicle’s they are placing
a white courtesy cards in or on the vehicles windshields to let them know they found their vehicle unsecured. Please
remember to lock your vehicles and keep valuables put away.
Volunteer Opportunity for Fall Carnival Oct 3-6 & Oct 10-13: Sign up to help MWR. Location is Rally Point Field, Forsyth
Area. Looking for volunteers during 2 shifts. Please contact Brad Carlton at 785-239-6398 or brad.carlton@us.army.mil.
This is a great opportunity for Soldiers to work towards their MOVSM. See flyer and more detailed information below.
Other Volunteer Opportunities:
7 Sep - Triathlon - Splash and Dash - MWR Sports
21-22 Sep - Tough Mudder in KC - BOSS
5 Oct - Fall Fest - MWR Special Events
3-6 Oct and 10-13 Oct - Fall Carnival - MWR Special Events Attached flyer
Entire Month of Oct - Zombie Toxin - BOSS
1-2 Nov - BBQ 4 Troops - MWR Special Events Need about 60 volunteers for this event POC Becky Willis 239-4593
29 Nov - Holiday Tree Lighting - MWR Special Events
7 Dec - Christkindl - MWR Special Events
POC: Brad Carlton, DFMWR Recreation Programmer785-239-6398 / cell 375-3085
CL Hoover Opera House Junction City
Learn beginning/Intermediate guitar skills in a group setting. Class sessions will include instruction as well as guided
practice. Participants must provide their own guitars.
This class will be instructed by Steve Seitz, Opera House Technical Director who also performs regionally in his other role
as professional guitarist. He will be assisted by ML Stahl.
Thursday Evenings: 6:30 p.m. at the Opera House.
September 26
October 3, 17, 24, 31 (note no class October 10) November 7, 14, 28 (note no class November 21) Fee: 80.00 (8 sessions)
For more information visit the following website: http://www.jcoperahouse.org/newsView.aspx?nid=670

10. Family Readiness Group (FRG) On-Line Training:
On-line Training: ACS has these class to offer online for FRG’s for volunteers if your unable to take them in a class room
setting. See flyer below for available class at the ACS.
FRG Leader’s Training: The online Family Readiness Group Leader’s training is located on the ARMY ONE SOURCE website
at https://www.myarmyonesource.com/skins/aos2/display_ajax.aspx?ModuleID=a53b8c22-018c-40c9-b51f-
d6a1263c9889. This is a Department of the Army site and does not include Fort Riley specific information.
The FRG Leader’s Handbook and other FRG materials may also be downloaded from t ARMY ONE SOURCE under the ACS
Mobilization and Deployment Readiness section/Operation READY at:
https://www.myarmyonesource.com/FamilyProgramsandServices/FamilyPrograms/MobilizationandDeploymentReadines
s/OperationREADY/default.aspx
FRG Funds Custodian Training and Test
Training: http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/120608123904.pdf
Test: http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/120629132646.pdf
FRG Key Caller Training and Test
Training: http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/120629112550.pdf
Test: http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/120629113116.pdf
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23. 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
Use full websites
1-63 AR Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Riley-KS/1-ID-2HBCT-1-63CAB/221149081082?ref=nf
HHC FRG facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hellhounds-1-63-FRG/137831946401856
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
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24. 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
Red Cross Messages made easy . You no longer have to hunt for your local Red Cross Chapter. For more information please
visit the website below. http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2011/06/red-cross-messages-made-easy.html

25. 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
authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or
product endorsement purposes.