1. 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment
Weekly News Update
27 November 2013
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/
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

4. Don't forget to RSVP for our December
luncheon on DEC 5th! Childcare reservations
will close for this event next Wednesday (27
Nov). Luncheon reservations close on 1
December. Bring a wrapped gift ($10) for the
exchange. We will see you there

11. Kids ages 12 & under:
$5.00 Members
$8.00 Non-members
Adults:
Free (limit 2 per family)
Additional Adults:
$5.00Nonrefundable payment
is due with your reservation.
Reservation deadline is Monday, To pay online, click here. Be
December 2nd. Space is limited! sure to type "Cookies with
Santa," and the session you
Click here for a printable Cookies wish to attend, in the
with Santa Registration Form. You comment box.
may mail in or fax your form back Questions? Contact Debbie at
to us at (785) 820-8433.
785-827-9488 ext. 114 or
email
You must submit a reservation
dtasker@rollinghillszoo.
form, whether you mail in your
org
payment or pay online.
.

16. Wreaths Across America will
host ceremonies on 14
December .Volunteers will be
placing wreaths at the graves
of soldiers in designated
sections at each of the two
local cemeteries in the county
following brief ceremonies that
begin at 11 a.m. during which
wreaths for each branch of the
military will be layed.

19. 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.

21. 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/F
amilyPrograms/MobilizationandDeploymentReadiness/OperationRE
ADY/default.aspx
FRG Funds Custodian Training and Test
Training:
http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/12060812390
4.pdf
Test:
http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/12062913264
6.pdf
FRG Key Caller Training and Test
Training:
http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/12062911255
0.pdf
Test:
http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/12062911311
6.pdf

23. Use full websites
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
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=tss

24. Websites Continued
Finance
Mypay: http://www.dfas.mil
Thrift Savings Plan: http://www.tsp.gov
News Outlets
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