1 abct 7 feb weekly newsbreak

7 February 2014 1ABCT Weekly Newsbreak: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and
Friends of 1ABCT. 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 or if you are having issues
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reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news.
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct.

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Follow the Battalion Facebook pages below:
1HBCT Facebook page: The Official 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division Page
http://www.facebook.com/#!/1HBCTDevilBrigade
1-1 BSTB Facebook: 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Armor Battalion Combat Team:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1st-Special-Troops-Battalion-1st-Armor-Battalion-Combat-Team/496167963740283
4-4 CAV Facebook: The Official 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/4th-Squadron-4th-Cavalry/144632792217854
1-16 IN Facebook: 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, Iron Rangers
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/1st-Battalion-16th-Infantry-Regiment-Iron-Rangers/375274396713
2-34 AR Facebook: 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor
https://www.facebook.com/2dCombinedArmsBattalion34thArmorFRG
101st BSB Facebook: 101st Brigade Support Battalion--Guardians
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/101st-Brigade-Support-Battalion-Guardians/167611785766
1-5FA Facebook: 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery
https://www.facebook.com/#!/1stBattalion5thFieldArtillery
1EN Facebook: 1st Engineer Battalion
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/1st-Engineer-Battalion/213537042961

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The contents of this newsbreak are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private or
commercial organization by the 1st Armor Brigade Team, 1ID or the Department of the Army.

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1st Infantry Division Page:
http://www.riley.army.mil
Stay up to date with the Ft Riley Post paper:
http://www.1divpost.com/ http://www.1divpost.com/

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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


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7-8 February Nunsense Musical Comedy @ The Columbian Theatre: in Wamego, KS Columbian Theatre presents Nunsense a musical
comedy book, music, and lyrics by Dan Goggin Tickets purshased at 1800-899-1893 or www.columbiantheatre.com
8 February Operation Sweet Treat Manhattan Town Center. Visit local Manhattan Girl Scout troops stationed at the center court to
purchas swee treats for area soldies. The donated cookies will be distributed deployed overseas soldiers also tewithin the USO Warrior
Transition Battalion at Ft. Riley
8 February BROfest: Check out this great vendor exhibit at Riley's Conference Center! There will be beer and spirits tastings and a cigar
retailer along with Fort Riley Outdoor Groups and hunting outfitters. you don't want to miss it! Tickets are only $10 in advance and $12 at
the door. They can be purchased at Riley's Conference Center, Warrior Zone, Habanero's & Bowling. For more information and details
about this event call, 785-784-1000 or see attached flyer below..
8 February Flick N- Float: 7-9pm $10 per Family; $5 per person Hot dogs or pizza along with chips, juice and cookies will be served
throughout the movie. Eyster Pool. For more information contact 785-239-9441
8 February Ft Riley Library: Love is in the Air Party-1pm-3pm will be making valentines and serving sweet treats. See Flyer below.
8 February Dodge Ball Tournament: Registration Ends Feb 4th. King Field House-open to all DOD cardholders 18 yrs and older. Event
begins at 10am. See flyer below.
8 February God of Carnage: Ft Riley Night K-State Theatre Presents God of Carnage Fast, Furious, and very funny dark comedy that is
bound to make the audience guffaw. The play is about two sets of couples who meet to discuss the recent first fight that their boys just
had. The show is not suitable for children as it contains strong language. Tickets are $14, with $2 off for Military Discount, plus an
additional $2 off with the flyer (below) (Final ticket price $10). Simply print flyer below and bring it with you for the discounted price!
McCain box Office www.k-state.edu/theatre for your tickets show starts at 7:30pm.
11 February Scream free Marriage. Pre registration required .Limited childcare available. 785-239-9435. See attached flyer for more
information.
12 February 0900-1100. Scream free Parenting Registration is required. Limited Childcare available. 785-239-9435. See attached flyer
for more information


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14 & 15 February Sweetheart Dinner & Dance: Get your tickets early they go quick! Tickets are only $50 per couple and can be purchased
at Riley's Conference Center. For more information call, 785-784-1000 See attached flyer for more information
14 February Valentine's Day bowling 6- Midnight Ft. Riley bowling alley see attached flyer for more information
14 February Junction City Arts Council40th Anniversary Dinner – For more information and to make your reservation by calling 785238-3906 or see attached flyer.
10-14 February Little Apple Sweetheart tours.- Pamper your loved one with a different spin on Valentines day. See attached flyer for more
information.
14, 15, 16 February Junction City Little Theater Spelling Bee: presents this hilarious musical comedy about six quirky adolescents
competing for the title of spelling bee champion! Check out times on Flyer Below. Tickets Adult $17, Military $15 Student $10 Call for
more details 785-238-3906.
15 February BOSS Paintball: Paintball fun for BOSS! 9am-Midnight another day of laser tag and paintball. Pay $40 to get signed up for a
day of laser tag and paintball in a underground field. Sign up today. For more information call 785-239-2677 See flyer below.
16 February Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance: Houston Street ballroom 433 Houston St Manhattan, KS. Cost $15 for Fathers, $10 for
Daughters Ages 3-12; Tickets available at 433 Houston St Manhattan or Manhattan Town Center Mall. See Flyer below for more details.
20 February K-State: Healing Arts Events for Military Families: 6:30pm-8pm Healing Arts Events for Military Families K-State Manhattan
Campus The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art 701 beach Lane, Southeast corner of the K-State Campus at the intersection of
Anderson and 14th Street. Childcare/children’s programming provided-Space is limited so sign up today! See flyer below for more details.
20 February 6-8pm Kung Fu Ink! We are excited to announce a great event coming to the Warrior Zone!
This is going to be a tattoo competition and combative demos. ... Special Guest Miss. Kansas!! For more information call, 785-240-6618 or
see attached flyer below.
20 February Yellow Ribbon Social from 6-9pm at Della Voce 405 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan Kansas


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21 Februay Dueling Pianos International: Doors open at 9pm; show starts at 9:30pm Tickets on sale now $10 in advance; $12 at the door.
See flyer below.
25 February Financial Aid Workshop: 1:30pm Bldg 217 Room 202 Call 785-239-6481 to reserve a seat. Grants, Scholarships, Loans and
much more to learn! See Flyer below.
Turkey hunting is gearing up for spring 2014 at Fort Riley. For more information go to the following link:
http://www.fortrileypost.com/newsdetail.asp?article_id=8057
Volunteer opportunity: FT. Riley OCSC We currently have several volunteer positions open for our Evening Under the Stars Event on March
1st.

-Decorating (night before)
-Hospitality - Handing out programs, temporarily relief for various positions, go-betweens for stationary positions and leadership, etc.
-Gaming Tables (poker, black jack & craps)...
Any help is appreciated! IF you or anyone else is interested in filling a position, just contact Jen Weaver OCSC Volunteer Coordinator at
ocscvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com Any and all help is appreciated! If you or anyone else is interested in filling a position, just let me
know via the following email address or call.-The Store
All volunteers the night of the event must be over 21. For volunteers working the night of the event who would like to attend while not on
shift, we have reduced the ticket price to $10.
Any and all help is appreciated! If you or anyone else is interested in filling a position, just let me know via the following email address or
call.
Thank you!!!
Jen Weaver
OCSC Volunteer Coordinator ocscvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com


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1 April 2014- TRICARE Service Center Walk-In Service Ending: See flyer below
Walk-in service is ending at TRICARE Service Centers in the U.S. by April 1, 2014.
TRICARE Service Centers are customer service outlets that are operated by our regional contractors.
They are usually located in military hospitals and clinics.
Because our overseas areas are unique, walk-in service at TRICARE Service Centers in all overseas areas will continue.
To get your questions answered in the U.S., you'll no longer walk-in during limited hours. Instead:
Go online, anytime—learn about your online customer service options
Call toll-free (Kansas) 1-877-988-9378
Try our mobile apps
View News Article: "TRICARE Ends Walk-in Admin Services at 189 Facilities"
This change does not affect any TRICARE benefits or health care services.
Why the Change?
Since the first TRICARE Service Center opened in the mid 1990’s, we’ve seen a shift in how you get information. With today’s technology,
anything you can do at a TRICARE Service Center can be done online or over the phone.
Our goal is to improve the services that you prefer to use. This change in walk-in service will save an estimated $250 million over the next
five years, letting us invest in the services you want instead of those you don't use.
To visit a TRICARE Service Center in the U.S. through March 31, 2014, select your region to find one near you:
North Region
South Region
West Region


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Commissary Scholarships for Military Children- Opened on Dec 3, 2013. To get full details go to www.commissaries.com or
www.militaryscholar.org. Deadline to submit is Feb 28, 2014-Keep in mind the scholarship needs to be in hand on this date: NOT
POSTMARKED Date to the commissary.

National Military Family Association Scholarships for Military Spouses are open for applications NOW!
http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/military-spouse-scholarships/

Tax Websites:
Armyonesource
https://www.myarmyonesource.com/syn/article/id/1136390efeb15310VgnVCM1000004
80a000aRCRD
Tax Slayer
http://efile.taxslayer.com/filing-taxes-online?cid=cpc|yahoobing|brand|natio
nal&s_kwcid=AL!4165!3!{creative}!e!{placement}!{network}!!taxslayer&ef_id=Ut
AhBwAAAYri9sjV:20140123193713:s

Military OneSource offers free tax services
http://www.militaryonesource.mil/pfm?content_id=267428


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ACS Outreach Program
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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?Mod
uleID=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/Family
Programs/MobilizationandDeploymentReadiness/OperationREADY/defaul
t.aspx
Funds custodian online training link
http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/FamilyServices/Fun
dsCustTng120608123904.pdf
Funds custodian online test link
http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/FamilyServices/Fun
dsCustQuiz120629132646.pdf
Key caller training online
http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/FamilyServices/Key
CallerTng120629112550.pdf
Key Caller test online link
http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/FamilyServices/Key
CallerQuiz120629113116.pdf


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The contents of this newsbreak are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply
endorsement of any private or commercial organization by the 1st Armor Brigade Team,
1ID or the Department of the Army.


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The next Financial Aid Workshop is set. Keep your
calendars open for 25 Feb @1330.

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Call 785-239-6481 to reserve a seat.


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Visit this website for more information
http://www.divadash5k.com/


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