The weekly news update provides information about upcoming events at Fort Riley including a movie night at the library on March 29th and registration opening for a Spring Music Festival for kids grades K-12. It also lists online training available for Family Readiness Group volunteers and leaders through the Army OneSource website. Useful websites are listed on topics such as finance, news, military families, employment, medical care, education, and other services.
Please make note
• If you are renting any water craft from the Ft, Riley Marina you MUST have the Kansas boater safety class. Please see slide for class dates and times.
• BOSS bbq is open to all single soldiers. The date on the slide has been changed to 17 April 1300-1500.
Religious Women’s auxiliaries:
Protestant Women Of the Chapel (PWOC)
A place where the women of our community come to fellowship with one another, worship the Lord, learn more about God's Word and share the challenges and joys of military life.
PWOC is a ministry of the Fort Riley Installation Chaplain. For more information on PWOC and Chapel events rileypwoc@gmail.com
Visit there facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FortRileyPWOC
Ft. Riley Catholic Women Of the Chapel (CWOC)
CWOC reflects a visible presence of Christ in military communities by fostering and nourishing women in spirituality, leadership and service. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, CWOC serves as a vital enhancement of the religious support mission of military chapels. For more information contact (MCCW President for Fort Riley) at Ft.RileyMCCW@gmail.com
Visit there facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FortRileyMCCW/info
Please find attached 1ID weekly news update for this week. Feel free to send to anyone that you think will find it useful. There is lots to do get out and explore.
Please make note
• If you are renting any water craft from the Ft, Riley Marina you MUST have the Kansas boater safety class. Please see slide for class dates and times.
• BOSS bbq is open to all single soldiers. The date on the slide has been changed to 17 April 1300-1500.
Religious Women’s auxiliaries:
Protestant Women Of the Chapel (PWOC)
A place where the women of our community come to fellowship with one another, worship the Lord, learn more about God's Word and share the challenges and joys of military life.
PWOC is a ministry of the Fort Riley Installation Chaplain. For more information on PWOC and Chapel events rileypwoc@gmail.com
Visit there facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FortRileyPWOC
Ft. Riley Catholic Women Of the Chapel (CWOC)
CWOC reflects a visible presence of Christ in military communities by fostering and nourishing women in spirituality, leadership and service. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, CWOC serves as a vital enhancement of the religious support mission of military chapels. For more information contact (MCCW President for Fort Riley) at Ft.RileyMCCW@gmail.com
Visit there facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FortRileyMCCW/info
Please find attached 1ID weekly news update for this week. Feel free to send to anyone that you think will find it useful. There is lots to do get out and explore.
Please find attached the 1ID and Fort Riley Weekly News Update for this week. Feel free to send to anyone that you think will find it useful. A lot of great things happening this weekend and several upcoming events.
Please find the Weekly News update for this week at the following link
Mark your calendars for the 5-4 CAV Change Of Command (COC).
11 April 1000 at the Cavalry Parade Field, Fort Riley, Kansas.
The inclement weather location is Building 863, Marshall Airfield.
Good Evening,
Please find attached the weekly news update for this week. Feel free to send to anyone that you think will find it useful. There is lots to do get out and explore. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Manhattan’s Aggieville will be hosting their annual Fake St. Patty’s Day celebration this Saturday, if attending, please remember to drink responsibly and have a designated driver.
What is the Victory/ Network Welcome ?
Fort Riley Network is a Command and Staff meeting for disseminating Family
Readiness Group information;
invited attendees are:
All services across Ft. Riley( MWR,CYS ,ACS commissary, PX etc ) and
surrounding areas highlight upcoming events.
The Network Meeting location is :
Riley's Conference Center, Bldg. 446, Seitz Dr.
This Welcome is usually held the last Friday of the month unless otherwise noted.
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Maybe even learn something the way? Check out some of the museums in Kansas and the KC MO area that are participating in the Blue Star Museum program. It is free for Active Duty and up to 5 of their Family members. For even more information, check out the flyer and the BSM FAQs webpage: http://arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/faq.html
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Maybe even learn something the way? Check out some of the museums in Kansas and the KC MO area that are participating in the Blue Star Museum program. It is free for Active Duty and up to 5 of their Family members. For even more information, check out the flyer and the BSM FAQs webpage: http://arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/faq.html
Attached are the slides from the Ft. Riley network meeting.
Here are some of the notes:
Network meeting going to the last Thursday of the month at 1pm the next Network meeting 27 June 1pm If childcare is needed please contact Staci Dumas at stacie.r.dumas.civ@mail.mil
• Asking for assistance for everyone to take a community service.
• DOD furlough begins 18 July every Friday until 27 September
• Jun 29 - SNAG Golf Academy- Golf lessons for kids contact Custer hill golf course for details
• Flint Hill symphony -if you would like tickets there are 200 avaliable 1-816-471-0400.
• Sports physicals are being affected by the furlough. Be sure to get physicals before 19 July. Contact 785-239-DOCS.
• Looking for employment ? The commissary is hiring to apply go to WWW.USAJOBS.GOV Search site for “Defense Commissary Agency”
Sign up to be in the fashion show starting now. Preschool to College age
See Admin assistant at main store.
July 27 2012 at 1400 hours at the PX
• Starbucks now serves hot sandwiches
• See schedule for The JC Brigade baseball team
• Gospel Singer Latrel Maloy will be at the Exchange Mall area May 31- June 5th
• Tonight is the Relay for life at the JC high school from 7pm to 7am
• Red cross blood drice – Appointments are incouraged-1-800-733-2767 #2
Another blood drive in August
• Looking for runners for 5 K walk/run . First 50 who sign up will receive a free ticket to the concert. See flyer
• Country stampede is still looking for volunteers contact
• BOSS Soldiers...here is a great opportunity to help out the tornado victims
in Moore, OK. RocknRudy (SSG Ben Rudy) is coordinating drop off points in
the Manhattan/Junction City area for donations for 1 June through 8 June
from 9am to 9pm. So far the Manhattan drop off point will be the Staples.
Other sites will be determined today.
On the 15th of June, They will be driving those items to Oklahoma. Follow
this link for more information!
http://rocknrudy.com/Horse_Jumps_Plaques_2.html
Please find attached the 1ID and Fort Riley Weekly News Update for this week. Feel free to send to anyone that you think will find it useful. A lot of great things happening this weekend and several upcoming events.
Please find the Weekly News update for this week at the following link
Mark your calendars for the 5-4 CAV Change Of Command (COC).
11 April 1000 at the Cavalry Parade Field, Fort Riley, Kansas.
The inclement weather location is Building 863, Marshall Airfield.
Good Evening,
Please find attached the weekly news update for this week. Feel free to send to anyone that you think will find it useful. There is lots to do get out and explore. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Manhattan’s Aggieville will be hosting their annual Fake St. Patty’s Day celebration this Saturday, if attending, please remember to drink responsibly and have a designated driver.
What is the Victory/ Network Welcome ?
Fort Riley Network is a Command and Staff meeting for disseminating Family
Readiness Group information;
invited attendees are:
All services across Ft. Riley( MWR,CYS ,ACS commissary, PX etc ) and
surrounding areas highlight upcoming events.
The Network Meeting location is :
Riley's Conference Center, Bldg. 446, Seitz Dr.
This Welcome is usually held the last Friday of the month unless otherwise noted.
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Maybe even learn something the way? Check out some of the museums in Kansas and the KC MO area that are participating in the Blue Star Museum program. It is free for Active Duty and up to 5 of their Family members. For even more information, check out the flyer and the BSM FAQs webpage: http://arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/faq.html
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Maybe even learn something the way? Check out some of the museums in Kansas and the KC MO area that are participating in the Blue Star Museum program. It is free for Active Duty and up to 5 of their Family members. For even more information, check out the flyer and the BSM FAQs webpage: http://arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/faq.html
Attached are the slides from the Ft. Riley network meeting.
Here are some of the notes:
Network meeting going to the last Thursday of the month at 1pm the next Network meeting 27 June 1pm If childcare is needed please contact Staci Dumas at stacie.r.dumas.civ@mail.mil
• Asking for assistance for everyone to take a community service.
• DOD furlough begins 18 July every Friday until 27 September
• Jun 29 - SNAG Golf Academy- Golf lessons for kids contact Custer hill golf course for details
• Flint Hill symphony -if you would like tickets there are 200 avaliable 1-816-471-0400.
• Sports physicals are being affected by the furlough. Be sure to get physicals before 19 July. Contact 785-239-DOCS.
• Looking for employment ? The commissary is hiring to apply go to WWW.USAJOBS.GOV Search site for “Defense Commissary Agency”
Sign up to be in the fashion show starting now. Preschool to College age
See Admin assistant at main store.
July 27 2012 at 1400 hours at the PX
• Starbucks now serves hot sandwiches
• See schedule for The JC Brigade baseball team
• Gospel Singer Latrel Maloy will be at the Exchange Mall area May 31- June 5th
• Tonight is the Relay for life at the JC high school from 7pm to 7am
• Red cross blood drice – Appointments are incouraged-1-800-733-2767 #2
Another blood drive in August
• Looking for runners for 5 K walk/run . First 50 who sign up will receive a free ticket to the concert. See flyer
• Country stampede is still looking for volunteers contact
• BOSS Soldiers...here is a great opportunity to help out the tornado victims
in Moore, OK. RocknRudy (SSG Ben Rudy) is coordinating drop off points in
the Manhattan/Junction City area for donations for 1 June through 8 June
from 9am to 9pm. So far the Manhattan drop off point will be the Staples.
Other sites will be determined today.
On the 15th of June, They will be driving those items to Oklahoma. Follow
this link for more information!
http://rocknrudy.com/Horse_Jumps_Plaques_2.html
1. Weekly News Update
20 March 2014
Please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 5-4 CAV
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 5-4 CAV FaceBook Page at
https://www.facebook.com/#!/5.4Cavalry
5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment
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8. Movie Night at Ft Riley Library- Mar 29th
6:30pm
Learn how to maneuver Army OneSource
http://www.myarmyonesource.com/default.aspx
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13. We are now accepting registrations for Spring Music
Festival! Kids K-12 grade are encouraged to sign up to
compete with a vocal, dance or instrumental
performance. Spots are limited, so don't delay!
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
Funds custodian online training link
http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/FamilyServices/FundsCus
tTng120608123904.pdf
Funds custodian online test link
http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/FamilyServices/FundsCus
tQuiz120629132646.pdf
Key caller training online
http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/FamilyServices/KeyCaller
Tng120629112550.pdf
Key Caller test online link
http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/FamilyServices/KeyCaller
Quiz120629113116.pdf
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24. Websites
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