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HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST  1DivPost.com FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 Vol. 7, No. 33  FORTFORT RILEY, RILEY, KANSAS KAN.

Amanda Kim Stairrett | 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jeffrey Price, right, commander of the 1st Inf. Div. Band, salutes Maj. Gen. Paul E. Funk II, outgoing commander of the “Big Red One,” as ‘Big Red One’ he; Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., left; and Lt. Gen. Sean B. MacFarland, second from left, commander of III Corps and Fort Hood, inspect the troops during an Aug. 6 change of command ceremony at Fort Riley. During the ceremony, Funk Soldier, relinquished command of the division to Grigsby. family say goodbye to Fort Riley Grigsby takes command of America’s storied 1st Infantry Division

By Amanda Kim Stairrett first units to return after U.S. forces left in 2011, 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS realizing that while the place was familiar, every- thing had changed, but also knowing that I had FORT RILEY, Kan. – His name is Paul Funk and the right team to get the mission done.” he is a “Big Red One” Soldier. It’s a sentiment He talked about a moment with UK heard often at the 1st Infantry Division in the Brigadier Felix Gedney, then a division deputy last two years – words that instilled pride in not commander, as they pinned a Purple Heart on only the Soldiers who echoed them, but also in Nate Rimpf, who lost both legs in Afghanistan. community members who were reminded of The first lieutenant looked up at the two their significance. generals and said, “This will not define me.” Amanda Kim Stairrett | 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs Maj. Gen. Paul F. Funk II congratulates Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr. after speaking. That phrase rang out across Fort Riley’s Cavalry Funk will go on to serve as the U.S. Army’s assistant deputy chief of staff for operations Parade Field for the last time Aug. 6 as Maj. Gen. See COMMAND, page 3 and plans in Washington D.C. Paul E. Funk II handed command of the division and post over to Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr. “I am immensely proud to have commanded such a fine outfit and to have been part of such an outstanding community,” the outgoing general said, his voice shaking. “I will always be proud to say, ‘My name is Paul Funk and I am a Big Red One Soldier.’” Lt. Gen. Sean B. McFarland, commander of III Corps and Fort Hood, praised Funk’s time as the division’s 76th commanding general. “Under Paul’s leadership, the 1st Infantry Division has set the standard for III Corps in training, readiness and taking care of Soldiers and their families,” McFarland said. In the last two years, the division’s focus was “living the BRO” – brave, responsible and on point, Funk said. “By adhering to the Pillars of the Division – training, maintaining, morale, discipline and teamwork – our division has done some truly amazing things,” Funk said. He went on to talk about the division’s accomplishments, including the headquarters’ recent nine-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Funk and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Grinston led the division headquarters, which formed the core of Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command-Iraq, making it responsible for advising and assisting Iraq’s security forces and providing training to newly built Iraqi army units. But amidst the numbers and facts, Funk kept Amanda Kim Stairrett | 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs going back to the people. “It’s not the days in life Beth Funk, right, and Alexandra Grinston, second from right, react to a joke by Maj. Gen. Paul E. Funk II, outgoing we remember,” he said, “rather the moments.” commander of the 1st Inf. Div., as he gives his remarks during the 1st Inf. Div.’s change of command ceremony Aug. 6 at “I remember the moment when I stepped Fort Riley. Sitting with Funk and Grinston, wife of Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Grinston, the division’s senior off the plane in Baghdad,” Funk said, “with the noncommissioned officer, are members of the Funk family.

SAFETY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ALSO IN THIS ISSUE The next USAG Resilience Day Off will be: As of Thursday, August 13 INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING Sept INSTRUCTOR 21 1492 HELPS OTHERS COPE WITH days have passed since the last DEVASTATING 4 vehicular fatality at Fort Riley. LOSS. SEE PAGE 9 seventeen more and the post will celebrate with a safety ARMY SOLDIER-ATHLETES EXCEL AS holiday to take place at each MEMBERS OF TEAM USA. SEE PAGE 13 unit’s discretion.

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2 | AUGUST 14, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Milley confirmed as Chief of Staff of the Army

By David Vergun so winning matters and your years to the “most dedicated and the Senate is on recess ARNEWS team matters.” The second and strongest woman in the until Sept. 7. was, “We don’t break the world,” his wife Hollyanne. Murphy was the first Iraq WASHINGTON – The rules,” Milley said. “She’s a constant source of War veteran elected to the U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Mark Milley promised the inspiration and love.” Congress, according to an Aug. A. Milley, Aug. 5, to become lawmakers that if confirmed, he She represents all the Army 5 White House press release. the 39th chief of staff of the would work to keep the Army spouses “for their resilience and Murphy represented the 8th Army. the best in the world and take sacrifice,” he continued, having District of Pennsylvania in the He will succeed Gen. on the “significant challenges” raised their two children while he House of Representatives from Ray Odierno in a change it faces “in manpower, readiness was away on seven deployments 2007 to 2011. of responsibility ceremony and modernization.” and thousands of days of training. As a lawmaker, he served scheduled for Aug. 14 on The general also told the Milley’s operational on the House Armed Services Summerall Field, Joint Base senators he’d ensure upholding deployments include Iraq, Committee, the House Myer-Henderson Hall, Army values and ethics would Afghanistan, Panama, Haiti Permanent Select Committee Virginia. continue to be a top priority. and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Most on Intelligence and the House At his Senate Armed Services During his visit with the of his 35-year career has been Appropriations Committee. Committee confirmation cadets, he exhorted them: spent leading infantry and Murphy received his hearing, July 21, Milley told “Playing by the rules involves Special Forces Soldiers. law degree in 1999 from lawmakers, “Our fundamental internalizing the warrior code of Finally, Milley thanked Widener University School task is to win, to win in the ethics. It is something you have Odierno and his wife Linda of Law in Harrisburg, unforgiving crucible” of combat. David Vergun | Army News Service to practice at 24 hours a day. for their “selfless service.” He Pennsylvania, after earning a Milley is commander Gen. Mark A. Milley discusses his winning Unethical actions not only can added that the nation and the Bachelor of Arts degree from of U.S. Forces Command, philosophy with ROTC and U.S. Military Academy get you or your Soldiers killed, Army have been well served by Pennsylvania’s King’s College headquartered at Fort Bragg, cadets. they can also hurt the Army.” them. in 1996. North Carolina. Milley told the senators Also on Aug. 5, President While in college, he Besides combat, there the American citizens can enjoy 31, that his childhood hero was he comes from a family who Barack Obama nominated attended ROTC at nearby are many other tasks Army life, liberty and the pursuit of Green Bay Packers’ winning proudly served. His mother Patrick J. Murphy to be the Scranton University and Soldiers do every day and do happiness,” he continued. football coach, Vince Lombardi. treated wounded service next undersecretary of the was commissioned a second very well, he said. They provide “I have huge confidence When Lombardi was members in a military hospital Army, a post held by acting lieutenant in the Army Reserve humanitarian assistance, shape in our Army today,” he said, younger, he looked up to near Seattle and his father served undersecretary Eric Fanning. upon graduation. He went outcomes, build partner calling it “the most skilled and World War II heroes like in the 4th Marine Division in the The office was assumed by on active duty in 2000 as a capacity and deter the nation’s combat experienced Army in Gen. George Patton and Central Pacific seeing combat in Fanning July 6 after Brad staff judge advocate and then adversaries. the nation’s history.” Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian and Carson became the acting became a faculty member at “But our very reason for Milley told some 300 tried to pattern himself after Iwo Jima. undersecretary of Defense for West Point. being, the very core of what ROTC and U.S. Military them and their leadership Unfortunately, both of his Personnel and Readiness. From 2003 to 2004, it means to have an Army, it’s Academy Cadets at the George techniques, Milley said. parents passed away, but he No date has been set he was deployed to Iraq, to win and to win decisively C. Marshall Award and The two points Lombardi said he still feels their presence. for Murphy’s confirmation where he earned a Bronze in ground combat against the Leadership Conference at Fort took away from those heroes He noted he’s lucky to have hearing before the Senate Star Medal with the 82nd enemies of our country so that Leavenworth, Kansas, March was, first, “you’re in it to win, been married for the last 30 Armed Services Committee Airborne Division.

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ALL SCHOOL ZONES IN EFFECT move onto secondary roads. In addition, stripes on parking ACP HOURS OF School zones will be in effect beginning August 3. This lots at post schools will also be painted. Motorists may be re- OPERATION is a precautionary warning period prior to school starting directed to the road shoulders, but no roads are expected to Access control point hours are: August 17. Tickets will not be issued during this time. Be close. All are asked to exercise extreme caution while driving Four Corners/Trooper/Ogden: Open 24/7 vigilant. Some school zones have lights and others have in these areas. Henry: Open 24/7 posted times. 12th Street: Open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday; HAMPTON PLACE 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; closed on Sunday and federal holidays. ESTES ROAD A portion of Hampton Place, from Jackson Avenue Rifle Range: Close to all traffic. The opening of Estes Rd. west of Normandy Dr. continues north to Ashby Drive, will be closed to thru traffic through Grant: Open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Fri- to be on hold. The opening will occur once new signage is in September. A pedestrian and bike detour is in place dur- day; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; closed Sundays and fed- place. ing this time. The closure is part of the demolition and eral holidays. construction project in the Warner Peterson Community. Estes: Open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8 ROAD STRIPING UNDERWAY Access to Custer Hill Elementary School will be available a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; closed on Sunday and federal holi- Road striping and crosswalk painting has begun. The work from Ashby Avenue. For more information, contact Cor- days. will first involve all major thoroughfares on Fort Riley, then vias Military Living at 785-717-2200. 3A

HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE AUGUST 14, 2015 | 3 A fond farewell and a hearty welcome

Photo by Amanda Kim Stairrett, Photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Griffis, 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs

Photo #1 - Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr. speaks to the audience after assuming command of the 1st Inf. Div. during a change of command ceremony Aug. 6 at Custer Parade Field.

Photo #2 - Maj. Gen. Paul E. Funk II speaks during the change of command ceremony shortly after he 1 relinquished command of the 1st Inf. Div. to Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Griffis, Photo #3 - Maj. Gen. Wayne 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs W. Grigsby Jr. gives the “Big Red One” colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Grinston, 1st Inf. Div. and Fort Riley senior 5 noncommissioned officer.

Photo #4 - Pfc. Xochilt Ramirez sings the national Photo by Amanda Kim Stairrett, anthem during the change 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs of command ceremony.

Photo #5 - Maj. Gen. Paul F. Funk II, center, applauds as formations of “Big Red One” troops pass by him and his wife, Beth, to his left, and to his right Lt. Gen. Sean B. MacFarland, commander of III Corps and Fort Hood. 2

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And it didn’t. Rimpf, now division when it was based in your command,” he said. readiness and resilience of an Grigsby began his time in retired and a master’s student Germany, first as commander “They will take care of you like exceptional organization in a command of the 1st Inf. Div. at Duke University, pedaled of the 1st Battalion, 26th they have taken care of me.” time of strategic uncertainty. and Fort Riley by echoing his a hand bike at the Army Ten- Infantry Regiment, and later Grigsby said he was “When our country calls predecessor: “I am honored Miler two months after being as the division’s operations and honored to be part of the Big – and it will call again – the and humbled today to be injured. He ran it the next year. plans officer. Red One and III Corps team. noblest and, in my opinion, a Big Red One Soldier,” he “There are countless “Like Paul Funk, he has He dedicated himself to the best division in the United said, “brave and responsible stories like Nate’s,” Funk said, commanded at every level – from leading in such a manner as to States Army will be prepared to and on point for our nation.” “moments that inspire and platoon through brigade – and facilitate the continued training, move to the sound of the gun.” show the true strength of our he’s excelled at all the toughest fighting men and women.” and most critical positions that As one great commander an Army officer can hold.” left, McFarland said, “we open Funk said he was leaving our arms to another.” the division in capable hands. Grigsby, a 30-year “Wayne, you have the infantryman, served with the world’s finest Soldiers under 4A

4 | AUGUST 14, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Protect yourself from summer pests and the bites they produce

TRICARE recommends products that have Be sure you read the labels to find out they may be attached several days you can talk to a registered nurse at least one of the following active how much product is in the repellent. before you notice them. Protect who can give you healthcare advice, After a fun day at the pool or just ingredients: The DEET alternative, Picaridin can yourself and your loved ones from help you find a doctor or schedule a being with friends, nothing can ruin • DEET be found in concentrations of five to tick bites by wearing longer sleeves next-day appointment at a military the day like an annoying mosquito or • Picaridin ten percent. and tucking your pants into your hospital or clinic. There are even tick bite. Your skin protection won’t • IR 3535 If you are outside for a long socks in wooded areas. pediatric nurses who can assist you work as an insect repellent, so be sure • Oil of lemon eucalyptus period of time, in addition to Insect bites to an allergic and will call you back to check on to keep some on hand and treat bites Both the CDC and the American avoiding mosquitoes, you should child can cause severe symptoms your child. quickly to avoid infection. Academy of Pediatrics recommend also remember to check for ticks. requiring emergency treatment. If There’s still a lot of summer left It may seem like a good idea, but that you not use DEET on children Most tick bites are harmless but be you have an emergency, be sure to to enjoy. Don’t let summer bugs spoil avoid using combination sunscreen/ younger than two months old, and sure to remove ticks properly and go to an emergency room and not an your fun. For more information bug spray. Sunscreen should be applied use 10-30 percent DEET on older wash the area, as well as your hands, urgent care clinic to ensure proper about bug safety and the proper every few hours but insect repellent children. Ten percent DEET provides after removal. Because some ticks coverage. Urgent care coverage removal of ticks, go to the web page does not need to be reapplied. protection for about two hours and 30 carry diseases, it is best to note when depends on your plan. You can also From Insects or Animals on the There are many different kinds percent protects for about five hours. you found the tick and monitor call the TRICARE Nurse Advice AAP website. This site, as well as of insect repellent, but the Centers Choose the lowest concentration that yourself or your child for illness. Line at 1-800-874-2273, option 1. the CDC website, offers additional for Disease Control and Prevention will provide the coverage you need. Tick bites are typically painless so By calling the Nurse Advice Line summer safety tips.

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HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Commentary AUGUST 14, 2015 | 5  JUNEAUGUST 19, 14,2015 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE PAGE 5  RILEY ROUNDTABLE FROM DANGER 6 A note of introduction and thanks “August 15th is National oldiers, Airmen, of command. Their support inspired by your service and Civilians, family gives me confidence that the dedication to this profession Relaxation Day. What do you members and friends of relationship between Fort Riley, and our nation. You are the FortS Riley and the Big Red the State of Kansas and the blood and treasure of our do to relax?” One …TEAMMATES, my surrounding communities is country. You are the less- name is Wayne Grigsby, the rock solid. Only by reinforcing than-one percent of our new Danger 6. I am honored this relationship can we country who are giving back. to be, again, a Big Red One maintain Fort Riley as the best I am honored to become part “Go home to my wife. We go to Kansas Soldier. Really, I have never installation in the Army and the of your team. Thank you for City together sometimes.” stopped being a Big Red One best place to come home to. everything you do. Your hard Soldier. After serving with the On Aug. 6, we bid farewell work and dedication have PFC. DAMION GUZMAN 1st Infantry Division, the best to Maj. Gen. Paul Funk and his made the division and this PHOENIX, ARIZONA infantry division in our Army, wife Beth. We all recognize their installation into what they are for over five years in Germany, Maj. Gen. contributions to the 1st Infantry today, standard bearers for the Company B, 701st Brigade Support Battalion, the spirit and traditions of this Wayne W. Grigsby Jr. Division and Fort Riley, and Army, this community and 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, exceptional unit are tattooed their tremendous effort in this nation. 1st Infantry Division on my heart and in my spirit. leading, training and building For my part, in this time of It is an honor to once again all those who have made Fort a great team. Paul’s vision and strategic uncertainty, I dedicate serve under these colors. Riley feel like home, thank passion are contagious, and his myself to leading in such a I would like to personally you for all you do every day. unwavering commitment to the manner as to facilitate the “Relaxing with my fianceé – we go out thank all those who were able The relationship Fort Riley Soldiers, Civilians and family continued training, readiness when she isn’t working.” to come out and support the shares with it surrounding members of Fort Riley and the and resilience of this exceptional change of command ceremony communities and the State of surrounding communities is organization. When our country Aug. 6. A special thanks is Kansas is truly unique, and unmatched. Maj. Gen. Funk calls … and it will call … the PFC. LORENZO BACA owed to Division Command undoubtedly the strongest I and Beth provided us with an oldest and in my opinion, the PHOENIX, ARIZONA Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Grinston have seen in 31 years in the incredible transition, and we all best Infantry Division in the US for maintaining such high Army. I was greatly encouraged join in wishing them, and the Army will be prepared to move Company B, 701st Brigade Support Battalion, standards of discipline in by the attendance of Lieutenant entire Funk family Godspeed to the sound of the guns. 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, our troops. The ceremony Governor Jeff Colyer M.D., and good luck their new I thank each one of you for 1st Infantry Division was exceptional and clearly Representative and Mrs. assignment in the Army G3/5/7 what you do each day to keep demonstrated the greatness of Mike Pompeo, Maj. Gen. Lee shop, and their continued our country safe and secure. this storied division and this Tafanelli, various Senate and journey in serving the greatest I am truly honored to join installation. I would also like Congressional staff members, Army in the world, the U.S. the ranks of the 1st Infantry “Lounge around – play pool and video to thank all those who have, our Civilian Assistants to the Army. Division and Fort Riley. games.” and continue to support my Secretary of the Army, Mr. To the Soldiers, civilians, transition, and the transition Edwards and Mr. Montgomery, and family members of the “Duty First” SPC. CHRISTOPHER CHAPARRO of my family. From meetings numerous local, regional, and 1st Infantry Division and with our community partners, state representatives and our Fort Riley, I am humbled by Wayne W. Grigsby Jr. HAZELTON, PENNSYLVANIA Headquarters and Headquarters Company, to briefings and tours from friends and family from the the responsibility that has Maj. Gen., USA 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 18th Infantry our Garrison directorates, and Central Flint Hills at the change been placed upon me, and Commanding General Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE Nuclear deal does not limit Defense Department “I like social events – anywhere I can By Cheryl Pellerin meet new people.” DOD NEWS DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY SPC. LARRY ANUMODU HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA WASHINGTON – The U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement limits Iran’s ability to produce a 82nd Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade nuclear bomb but puts no limits Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division on the Defense Department or the United States, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told a Senate panel Jul 29. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action reached in “I just like to go fishing.” Vienna this month must receive congressional approval SPC. TEVIN TRICE before it is implemented. LA GRANDE, OREGON Carter and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, chairman of the Joint Chiefs 1st Infantry Division of Staff, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on U.S. interests and the military balance in the Middle East. When implemented, Carter said, the agreement THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST will effectively cut off Iran’s Glenn Fawcett | DOD photo pathways to fissile material Defense Secretary Ashton Carter speaks to members of the Senate Armed Ser- for a nuclear bomb, but it vices Committee during testimony on the recently brokered Iranian nuclear deal This civilian enterprise newspaper is an COMMANDING OFFICER places no limitations on the in Washington, D.C. Carter was joined by Secretary of State John Kerry, Chairman authorized publication for members of AND PUBLISHER Defense Department. Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr. of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, U.S. Treasury Secretary the Department of Defense. Contents “It places no limits on our Jack Lew and Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. of The 1st Infantry Division Post are PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER forces, our partnerships and Lt. Col. Sean Ryan not necessarily the official views of, or alliances, our intensive and us and our regional partners of the men and women in “If Iran were to commit endorsed by, the U.S. Government, PRINTER ongoing security cooperation, concern.” uniform who are carrying aggression, our robust or the Department of the Army. The John G. Montgomery editorial content of this publication or on our development and These, he said, include out the Middle East strategy force posture ensures FORT RILEY EDITORIAL STAFF is the responsibility of the 1st fielding of new military ballistic missile technology, to let them know the we can rapidly surge an Infantry Division and Fort Riley PA EDITOR capabilities – capabilities we weapons trafficking, the use of department is continuing overwhelming array of forces Officer and printed by Montgomery Patti Geistfeld will continue to advance,” he surrogates and proxies to naval full speed ahead, standing into the region,” the secretary Communications, Inc., a private firm ASSISTANT EDITOR told the panel. mines and undersea activity, and with its friends, standing added, “leveraging our most in no way connected with the U.S. Andy Massanet The department will malicious activity in cyberspace. up to ISIL, and standing advanced capabilities, married Government under exclusive written STAFF WRITER continue to maintain a contract with Fort Riley. “The negotiating deal does against Iran’s malign with sophisticated munitions Maria Childs and Hannah Kleopfer strong military posture to not alleviate our concerns in activities. that put no target out of The appearance of advertising in MEDIA SALES MANAGER deter aggression, bolster the those five areas,” he said, “(or) “On ISIL … we have reach.” this publication, including inserts Melissa Tyson security of Israel and other change the military options at the right strategy in place, Iran and its proxies still or supplements, does not constitute allies and friends in the endorsement of the products or MEDIA SALES REPRESENTATIVES our disposal. And in our efforts built on nine synchronized present security challenges, Jessica Wineinger, Julie Morgan, Kim services advertised by the U.S. Army region, ensure freedom of Carter said, noting Iran’s Maguire and Shannon Fritz or Montgomery Communications, navigation in the Gulf, check “If Iran were to commit aggression, our support of Hezbollah and Inc.. 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If a violation [email protected] that provide all options, as Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq or rejection of this equal opportunity (President Barack Obama) has the department will continue policy by an advertiser is confirmed, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Post welcomes letters to the directed, should Iran walk away to meet its commitments to the publisher will refuse to print editor. Letters should not contain from its commitments under friends and allies in the region, advertising from that source until the any libelous statements or personal this deal,” he said. to counter the Iranian regime’s lines of effort to achieve especially Israel, and continue violation is corrected. accusations. Letters accepted for publication must include the writer’s Carter called the Iran malign activities, we will ISIL’s lasting defeat. But to build on and enhance such Circulation 8,800 copies each week . full name and phone number. Letters agreement an important continue to engage our partners we continue to strengthen cooperation. may be edited for space, but never for step that keeps Iran from A licensed newspaper member of content. Send a fax 785-239-2592 or in the region to reassure them execution,” Carter said. “I also made clear that we the Junction City and Manhattan e-mail usarmy.riley.imcom.mbx.post- getting a nuclear weapon in a and to address these areas.” In Iraq and elsewhere, will continue to maintain our chambers of commerce. [email protected] comprehensive and verifiable The agreement’s successful the department is working robust regional force posture way. negotiation is one part of the with partners on the ground ashore and afloat, which “Once implemented,” he broader U.S. foreign and defense and in a global coalition to includes tens of thousands of added, the agreement “will … policy, Carter said, noting the enable capable and motivated American personnel and our remove a critical element of Middle East remains important ground forces to win back most sophisticated ground, risk and uncertainty from the to U.S. national interests. Iraq’s sovereignty and peace in maritime, air and ballistic- region.” “As a result,” the secretary its own territory, he added. missile defense assets,” he said. In his remarks, Dempsey said, “the Department of “I saw several parts of this “Our friends understand, said, if followed, the Iran Defense is committed to effort last week and spoke with despite our differences with deal “addresses one critical confronting the region’s two some of our partners on the some of them about the and the most dangerous principal security challenges: ground. We’re headed in the merits of this deal,” Carter point of friction with the Iran and ISIL.” right direction in this counter- added, “that we have an Iranian regime. But … Describing his recent trip ISIL effort: we’ve made some enduring commitment to there are at least five other to the Middle East, Carter progress but we need to make deterrence and to regional malign activities which give said he spoke with some more,” he told the panel. security.” 6A

6 | AUGUST 14, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Fifty years ago: Army executes rapid buildup in Vietnam

By David Vergun throughout the countryside ARNEWS as well. Also that year, the newly- WASHINGTON – In early 1965, about 50,000 formed 1st Cavalry Division U.S. troops, mostly advisors, were in South Airmobile was deployed to Vietnam. By the end of 1966, that number had South Vietnam. While the grown to 385,000 with the majority being Army helicopter had seen use in and by that time, they were on the offensive, the Korean War for medevac said Frank L. Jones. and small troop movement, Jones, a professor at the U.S. Army War the strategy of moving larger College, authored a pamphlet, “Buying Time: formations by air really got 1965-1966,” just published by the Army’s its start in 1965, Jones said. Center of Military History. The concept of air The rapid buildup was not part of the original mobility, or massive strategy, Jones said. The U.S. advisors, including movement by helicopter, some 1,200 Army Green Berets, were there to came about following the buy time to train up the South Vietnamese, who Howze Board studies, would then carry the fight to the enemy on their chaired by Gen. Hamilton own initiative. H. Howze and overseen by But things weren’t going well. In 1965, Secretary of Defense Robert President Lyndon Johnson’s administration and McNamara in 1962. military leaders became aware that South Vietnam Besides airlifting was on the verge of collapse, Jones said. Insurgents Soldiers, the experiments controlled about half of South Vietnam, along carried out included using with about a third of the population. helicopter gunships and Furthermore, South Vietnamese forces were using heavier helicopters U.S. Army Photo not showing a willingness to fight and many were like the CH-47 to airlift UH-1 aircraft of the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion carry wounded 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, deserting. There were even concerns that Saigon artillery. The UH-1 Huey, Soldiers away during the fight for LZ X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley of Vietnam. could fall unless more U.S. troops were sent in a light helicopter, was to bolster the country. The role was beginning to relied upon to do much of change from advise and assist to offensive action. the troop carrying and also The Army never officially entered Laos The Soldiers fighting and supporting the Johnson, who was a senator during the Korean serve as gunships. This was a major doctrinal and Cambodia during this period, Jones said. logistical effort were a mixture of enlistees and War, remembered how President Harry S. Truman change for the Army, Jones said. This was a time of limited or restrained war- conscripts, Jones said. was castigated by the Republicans for “losing” fare. The Johnson administration didn’t want Unlike the Korean War, the Army Reserve China. “That stayed in his memory,” Jones said. THE 1ST INFANTRY to pull the Chinese and Soviets directly into was not called up in 1965 and 1966. Johnson He didn’t want Saigon to fall on his watch. DIVISION DEPLOYS the fighting and risk escalation into a larger was concerned he’d lose backing for the war at Furthermore, the U.S. saw the world divided Meanwhile, increased guerrilla insurgency conflict with the potential for nuclear weap- home, as the military would seem to be losing into communist and non-communist countries. in South Vietnam during the mid-1960s led to ons use. control. There were concerns that if South Vietnam fell the deployment of the 1st Infantry Division to By 1966, Johnson became concerned that By 1965 and 1966, the protest movement had to the communist North, other countries in Southeast Asia. counterinsurgency, called “pacification,” was started, but it was still nowhere near in size to the Southeast Asia would follow. The leading element, the 1st Battalion, getting short-shrift compared with applications protests that would erupt later in the war. Back home, not a lot of attention was 18th Infantry, left in July 1965, with division of conventional force, Jones said. Gen. William A number of company- and field-grade being paid to the rapid buildup of U.S. forces, headquarters arriving in South Vietnam in C. Westmoreland, commander of Military officers who served in Vietnam in 1965 and 1966 sometimes called the “Americanization” of South September. During this same year, a provisional Assistance Command, Vietnam, or MACV, would later lead the Army in the late 1980s and Vietnam, Jones said. Johnson’s “Great Society” basic combat training brigade was organized began to pay more attention to “pacification” 1990s. and civil rights legislation, as well as the space at Fort Riley and in February 1966, the 9th efforts. MACV controlled U.S. ground forces in Maj. H. Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. was one program were taking much of the spotlight. Infantry Division was reactivated and followed Vietnam. such officer who served in Pleiku and other areas As the buildup continued, U.S. forces were the 1st Infantry Division into combat. Pacification or nation-building involved advising and assisting the South Vietnamese, joined by those from Australia, New Zealand, In November 1965, 1st Battalion, 7th strengthening local government, rebuilding and earning two Silver Star Medals in the process. South Korea, the Philippines and Thailand. This Cavalry Regiment, participated in the Ia Drang goodwill efforts with the local populace so they’d In 1991, by then, a general, he led coalition was known as the “Many Flags” campaign. Valley Campaign, the most well-known battle at support the efforts of South Vietnam. Today, as forces in the Persian Gulf War. Schwarzkopf Notably absent, Jones said, were NATO the time. The Soldiers were ferried into position was the case then, these activities would be part advocated defeating the enemy quickly and allies. They had concerns about the Soviets to using helicopters. of an interagency effort, Jones said. with overwhelming force, which his troops did, their east and were apprehensive about the U.S. A reason there were fewer pitched battles One of the most underreported endeavors of liberating Kuwait in a matter of days. It was focus in Southeast Asia. than in previous wars was because the enemy, 1965 to 1966 was the massive logistical effort by unlike his experience in Vietnam, Jones said. especially the insurgents, knew the terrain well the U.S. Army, Jones said. Sustaining such a large For a look at earlier involvement in EARLY BATTLES and were elusive, Jones said. North Vietnamese force, thousands of miles from home, was a huge Vietnam, see Richard Stewart’s pamphlet: “The On Feb. 7, 1965, the Viet Cong attacked the Army troops would come in through Laos and undertaking. Deepening Involvement: 1945-1965” on the U.S. base at Pleiku in the Central Highlands. Cambodia via the Ho Chi Minh Trail network Further, a massive engineering effort was needed CMH website. A future pamphlet on the later This led to Johnson authorizing the use of and fan out below the jungle canopy, hiding to build port facilities and climate-controlled years of the Vietnam War is planned. strategic bombing of the North by the U.S. weapons in caches. A lot of the work done by structures at various bases, he said. The U.S. Air Force, an operation known as Rolling Soldiers at this time was locating and destroying Army Corps of Engineers was a large part of that Editor’s note: A portion of this story was gathered Thunder. A series of small ground battles ensued these caches. undertaking. from the 1st Infantry Division official history. 7AACS Page

HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE AUGUST 14, 2015 | 7 Fort Riley officers attend Army Strategic Broadening Seminar By Maria Childs including a variety of topics trying to solve,” Sharp said. during this seminar will be 1ST INF. DIV. POST such as philosophy and “It wasn’t a course about the Army, it was “As a group, we think about more useful at a later date. history. They would meet a course about life,” said Herzog. “It was to the strategic problem, how “Everything relates to now Seven Soldiers from the Big and discuss assigned reading you would solve it, what would – it’s just waiting for the time Red One attended the Army and talk about what it meant help everyone be a better person, be a bet- your recommendations be to implement it,” Herzog Strategic Broadening Seminar to them in their life. Toward ter statesmen, be a better American, be a and then you would present said. “I think there’s always at the University of Louisville, the end of the seminar, they your recommendations to a going to be a point in time Kentucky. The 29-day seminar were split into groups to solve better leader, be a better husband, general.” when something comes up ended Aug. 2. realistic Army problems. The Soldiers walked and you’re like ‘oh, I know As an initiative from Capt. Rob McAllister, whatever it may be.” away with more than just that’ or ‘that’s happened be- the Army Chief of Staff Headquarters and knowledge, they walked away fore’ and go back and reflect implemented in 2012, the Headquarters Company, CAPT. JOSH HERZOG | 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery with connections to university on it.” seminars prepare Soldiers for 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, professors and professionals Herzog said he was able future Army leadership roles. Armored Brigade Combat 1st Infantry Division. who taught them to think to implement some things Soldiers who attended had to Team, 1st Inf. Div. read Marcus more deeply and be better immediately, but someday he first receive a recommendation Aurelius every morning. He leaders. will look back and remember by both their unit and division now maintains doing so and leaders – wisdom, courage, something away from that “Basically they use the what he was taught and find leaders. Once recommended, reflects on how he is going to temperance,” McAllister said course to make you better at newly educated power of the another way to implement it they were selected by a board at face the day as a leader at Fort as he held the coin. anything you are going to do. group to try to solve Army into his life. the national level. Riley. He said this was what he “It wasn’t a course about It was all-encompassing.” problems,” Sharp said. “That “I think just seeing how “It was truly a broadening took from the seminar. the Army, it was a course Doug Sharp, HHC, 1st was also one way they could leaders in history have experience,” said Capt. Josh “It is absolutely part of about life,” said Herzog. Engineer Battalion, 1st show the Army the benefit the same type of thoughts Herzog, 1st Battalion, 7th my daily routine,” McAllister “It was to help everyone ABCT, 1st Inf. Div. said of this – people are now we have now,” Herzog Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd said. be a better person, be a it was interesting to solve in a place where they can said. “Sharing little bits Armored Brigade Combat McAllister also carries the better statesmen, be a better problems with other Soldiers solve the problem or at least of information with my Team, 1st Infantry Division. coin he received at the seminar. American, be a better leader, away from a military setting. recommend good solutions,” formation every day, I make Each day attendees would “To me, that’s the standard be a better husband, whatever “The Army has a list of The Soldiers agreed some them more aware of history receive a reading assignment of what I want to see in my it may be. You can take strategic problems they are of the knowledge they gained and life.”

TUESDAY TRIVIA CONTEST WINNER

The August 11 question was: “Where do I find the photo and bio of Maj Gen Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., new 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley commanding general?”

Answer: http://www.riley.army.mil/AboutUs/Leaders/ Display/tabid/97/Article/612472/major-general- wayne-w-grigsby-jr.aspx

The winner is: Vera Jenne LaClair. She is the spouse of Staff Sgt. Ryan LaClair, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. In this photo: Vera, husband Ryan, son Ryan, and daughter Sarah . Every Tuesday, check out Fort Riley’s Facebook page for the Fort Riley Tuesday Trivia question at www.facebook.com/ FortRiley.

Every answer will be available somewhere on the official Fort Riley website at www.riley.army.mil.

CONGRATULATIONS, VERA JENNE LACLAIR! 8A

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Glenn Fawcett | DOD Master Sgt. Christopher Williams of the South Carolina National Guard speaks to the media at Naval Base Ventura County and Sea Range, Point Mugu, Calif., July 31. Williams was taking part in Black Dart 2015, a DOD-sponsored counter- UAS demonstration, July 26 to Aug. 7. He was explaining the system seen behind him, the Avenger Air Defense System. Army participates in Black Dart 2015, counter-drone demonstration Story and photo by the Joint Integrated Air and Defense officials are focused on Lisa Ferdinando Missile Defense Organization, staying ahead of the threat, he ARNEWS or JIAMDO. Zook also briefed said. reporters at Naval Base Ventura “If there is anything that POINT MUGU, Calif. – County and Sea Range July 31. the terrorists have shown, it’s Small, unmanned aircraft “Small manned and un- that they’ll be innovative and systems, or UAS, are easy to manned aircraft have always use anything that they can at obtain and launch and they’re been hard to find,” he said. their disposal to do what they’re hard to detect on radar, making “It’s hard to tell the difference trying to do,” Gregg said. them of particular concern to in the radar cross section from “What we’re trying to do the Department of Defense, that and other small airborne at Black Dart is make sure that according to officials at the vehicles or even birds.” we are staying ahead of the Black Dart 2015 counter-UAS Black Dart 2015 provides game and that we have a good demonstration. “a unique and very valuable understanding of their capabilities Black Dart 2015, which window for us to come together before those capabilities outpace began July 26 and runs to for two weeks here and practice ours,” he added. Aug. 7, is DOD’s largest live- in a littoral environment, a The smaller class of drones is an fly, live-fire joint counter-UAS land-based environment and a “emphasis item” this year at Black technology demonstration. deep-sea environment in many Dart, in response to concerns The demonstration is different scenarios,” Zook said. from combatant commanders and bringing together about 1,000 Zook said the demonstration interagency partners, including people, including industry features cooperation and law enforcement agencies, Gregg personnel, observers from allied interoperability among military said. nations and participants from services in air and missile “It’s a problem for everyone,” four military services. defense, while also assessing the he said. Army Master Sgt. Christopher anti-UAS capabilities of DOD, More than 70 countries Williams of the South Carolina its agency partners and industry. are using UASs, either in National Guard took part in a Previous Black Dart government or military public demonstration July 31 demonstrations resulted in application, Gregg said. and explained capabilities of the new systems or improvements Gregg points out that Avenger Air Defense System, a in technology, tactics, and radio-controlled model aircraft lightweight, highly mobile, short- procedures that help the have similar performance and range, surface-to-air missile and warfighter, he said. capabilities to some of the gun weapon system mounted One only needs to look UAS that are considered to be on an M1097A1 High Mobility at recent news reports to see threats. Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle. incidents involving members “It’s a burgeoning market. He discussed the Avenger’s of the public using drones, The threat is expanding capability to target drones. including a quadcopter that rapidly, proliferation is Small drones can be landed at the White House, expanding rapidly and it’s not launched from virtually said Air Force Maj. Scott Gregg, just a military threat,” he said. anywhere and fly a significant Black Dart’s project officer. “Our allies are using them, our radius, said Navy Cmdr. David Drones can easily be coalition partners are using Zook, chief of the Capabilities purchased over the Internet or them but our adversaries are Assessment Division with at a hobby shop, Gregg said. using them too.” 1B/Community HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Community Life AUGUST 14, 2015 | 9  AUGUST 14, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE PAGE 9  IN BRIEF Veterans of Foreign Wars recognized Army medics at 116th convention TRAFFIC UPDATES For traffic updates, see the Traffic Report on page 2 or visit www.riley. Group presents annual The Army medics received the move out confidently on their mission “Army medics army.mil and click on “Advisories.” 2015 VFW Armed Forces Award because, yes, they do know that ‘doc’ Armed Forces Award to all for valor in battle and extraordinary will be there as needed.” make hope a GENERAL INFORMATION commitment to national security. Personnel from MEDCOM focus reality, a reality For general information about combat medics Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald Ecker on saving lives on the battlefield. events and services at Fort Riley, of the Army Medical Command, or With constantly improving that is as real as By Lora Strum MEDCOM, accepted the award on visit www.facebook.com/FortRiley technology and training, medics in life. And life is a or follow @FortRiley on Twitter. ARNEWS behalf of all combat medics. Afghanistan have been saving lives “Guys like me and those who are that might have been lost in previous great course POST-WIDE YARD SALE SET WASHINGTON — In front of nearly going to do this after me have truly wars, officials said. FOR SEPT. 19 10,000 veterans from World War II stood on your broad shoulders to “Army medics make hope a reality, of action in combat.” The ever-popular Fort Riley through Afghanistan attending the 2015 maintain the same high standards to a reality that is as real as life. And life COMMAND SGT. MAJ. Post-Wide Yard Sale is set for Sept. Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in continue this art,” Ecker said of the is a great course of action in combat,” 19 from 8 a.m. to noon. Pittsburgh, July 18-22, the VFW hon- commitment Army medics have given Ecker said. GERALD ECKER MEDCOM It’s importnat to note that non ored all Army combat medics with one since the Revolutionary War. “Our ID-cardholders must get a visitor’s of its most prestigious annual awards. infantry and all combat Soldiers can See MEDICS, page 12 pass before the event. Those who wait until the day of MORE INFORMATION the yard sale can expect long delays at the Visitor Control Center. Up to • For more information about 2,000 people expected to come to Seitz Elementary School, visit Fort Riley. Following her 21st birthday in 2003, Sierra Herring, an www.usd475.org/school/sz/ Those planning a visit are SitePages/Home.aspx or call encouraged get their passes in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training instructor 785-717-6500. advance. • For more information about Also, only post residents can sell for the Fort Riley Suicide Prevention Program, became a Geary County Schools USD items. Those coming onto the post Gold Star Wife and a single mother. 475, visit www.usd475.org or are not allowed to bring items on call 785-717-4000. post to sell.

FORT RILEY SPOUSE CHOIR The Fort Riley Spouse choir Elementary is accepting new members. If you love to sing and want to spend time with other Army spouses, then this group is definitely for you. Practices school hires are at the band rehearsal hall at 8630 Sustainment Drive at 6:30 p.m. Thursday nights. assistant IMPORTANT REMINDER Visitors to Fort Riley are re- minded that a temporary Fort Riley principal Access Badge or Pass is required for anyone without a Department of Fourth-grade teacher Defense ID card. If you know the exact date of your visit, it is highly at Seitz moves into recommended to get a temporary badge or pass early by stopping by administrative position the Visitor Control Center, calling 785-239-2982 or emailing usarmy. USD 475 COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT riley.imcom-central.mbx.des-vcc@ mail.mil JUNCTION CITY, Kansas — Please note there are longer wait USD 475 announced the hiring of times for passes during periods of Jayci Hamm as Assistant Principal higher traffic-especially weekday at Seitz Elementary School. Jayci mornings and weekday after- replaces Kenneth Upham who takes noons-when Soldiers and civilian over as head principal at Morris Hill employees are traveling to work and Elementary School. physical fitness activities. Sierra Herring, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training instructor Jayci received her Bachelor of If you’re unable to get a pass early, for the Fort Riley Suicide Prevention Program, shares her story and Science in education elementary area make sure to allow extra time the day works to educate others in coping with devastating loss. of concentration: of your visit to get through process- math and science ing at the Visitor Control Center. certification: Please visit our website at http:// middle school and www.riley.army.mil/Units/Garri- sonCommand/EmergencyServices/ coaching at Kansas AccessInformation State University in Moving forward 2009. In 2014, SPOUSES’ SIP AND CHAT she received a Spouses of active duty service Master of Science members are welcome to join USO Teaching suicide prevention is how Gold Star wife in educational leadership, also Jayci Fort Riley for coffee, snacks, friends Hamm and fellowship from 9:30 to 11 gives back to community that means so much from Kansas State a.m. on the third Wednesday each University. month. USO Fort Riley is located Jayci has experi- Story and photo by Maria Childs ence in the military at 6918 Trooper Drive. For more 1ST INF. DIV. POST “I have seen the information, call 785-240-5326. as a health care spe- great parts of the cialist at Fort Ben- RILEY RIDE ierra Herring was at her mother’s Army, and I’ve seen ning, Georgia. She Heading to Aggieville for house near Fort Scott, Kansas, when began her USD Sher Family Readiness Group leader what war can do, 475 teaching career at Lincoln Elemen- drinks? Get home to Fort Riley safely with Riley Ride. The was on the way. They were close friends, tary teaching second grade, and for the transportation service is open to which led Herring to never suspect what but I never feel like past three years she has been a fourth- all Department of Defense ID was going to happen next. I can give enough grade teacher at Seitz Elementary. cardholders and runs Friday and Her scream still haunts the FRG Jayci was also a member of the district Saturday evenings. For more leader. It was an unforgettable reaction to back. For me, it’s a steering committee, fourth grade chair of information, call 785-239-5614. a tragic event. the curriculum task force, member of the “I was very naïve to the thought treat to be able to Seitz leadership team, and chair of the ALCOHOL SALE POLICY that anything bad could happen,” do something to professional development and student All Army and Air Force Ex- Herring said. “Joe and I had talked a celebration committees. change Service locations at Fort lot before he left about ‘what happens give back to the “Jayci has a true understanding of Riley are no longer selling alcohol if I don’t come home.’ I always said, community and the culture at Seitz and she is a true hu- from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. ‘Oh you’re going to come home, we’re manitarian,” said Principal Jodi Testa. going to have a happy life and live a to give back to this “We are excited that she will be a part PUBLIC WORKS SERVICE long life together.’” lifestyle.” of the leadership team at Seitz.” In emergency utility service situ- Two weeks after Herring’s son, Micah, Jayci said she is excited to support ations like power outages, contact was born, her husband, Joe, deployed to SIERRA HERRING military children and families as the Fort Riley Public Works Service GOLD STAR WIFE assistant principal. She believes in the Desk at 785-239-0900 to report See FORWARD, page 12 vision of Seitz Elementary and looks the problem. You also may call your forward to continue to grow alongside neighborhood office, and the staff staff and students. will report the outage for you. For your neighborhood office phone number, visit http://riley.corviasmili- taryliving.com/, click on “Residents” and “About Our Neighborhoods.” School spirit on display at Cosmic Bingo Night For tips on how to prepare and cope with a power outage, visit Story and photo by Hannah Kleopfer of the Fort Riley community Employees of Rally Point also www.acsim.army.mil/readyarmy/ 1ST INF. DIV. POST members. enjoy the bingo nights. Cashier Power_Outage_Fact_Sheet.pdf. “We come to every themed bingo Hayleigh Washington was excited Cosmic Bingo School Spirit Night night together,” said Britney Bowen, to talk about the different types brought in a small but enthusiastic spouse of Sgt. Stephen Bowen, 1st of bingos and events that go on at crowd. The event was held Saturday, Squadron, 6th Calvary Regiment, 1st Rally Point. Aug. 8 at Rally Point, and started at 7 Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry “Monster Bingo is our biggest p.m. with doors opened at 6 p.m. The Division. Bowen along with friends event and the prizes are also way tickets were $15, which included a Ericka Lewis, spouse of Sgt. Daniel bigger than a regular bingo night,” bingo package and “swag”. There were Lewis, 1st Squadron, 6th Calvary said Washington. “It would be great cash prizes, drink specials, Minute Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, for new families here to find out From left, military spouses to Win It games and costumes were 1st Infantry Division, and Angela more about us because we do hold Britney Bowen, Ericka Lewis encouraged. The event was open to all Segura, spouse of Sgt. David Segura, 1st more events than just bingo that are and Angela Segura all came DOD ID cardholders and guests 16 Squadron, 6th Calvary Regiment, 1st great for families.” decked out in back-to-school years old and older. Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Events at Rally Point include gear to the Cosmic Bingo The best part about events such Division, all came decked out in back to painting classes such as Cocktails School Spirit Night Aug. 8 at as themed Bingo Nights is the fun school gear including backpacks, glasses & Canvas and Mommy and Me Rally Point. traditions it makes for members and suspenders. Masterpiece. 2B

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COMMUNITY CORNER Future taking flight today August is antiterrorism By Megan Saunders K-State News and Communication Services awareness month; For years, it’s worked the same way. A crop consultant stands in front of a 250-acre chance to stay vigilant wheat field, knowing he has 10,000 more acres to scout. He walks the recommended By Col. Andrew Cole TO HELP pattern, looking for signs of GARRISON COMMANDER pest damage and potential • The iWatch program yield losses. Often, the errorists don’t allows anyone to report consultant makes an discriminate on who suspicious activities or behaviors via phone, assessment based on a limited they attack. They often email or in person. To vantage point and moves on strikeT people report a suspicious to the next field, especially and places they behavior or activity: Call when time is limited. believe to be the Fort Riley Police at Researchers at Kansas State an easy target. 785-239-6303 or send University are hoping to give K-State News and Communication Services Measures are in emails to usarmy.riley. producers and consultants The research team from Kansas State University is collaborating with the effect on post imcomcentral.list.iwatch access to the bigger picture Kansas Department of Agriculture, K-State Research and Extension and many to minimize by using unmanned aerial Australian partners. the possibility systems, or UAS. Brian of an attack, Colonel terrorist activity combined McCornack, associate MORE INFORMATION but we need Cole with quick reporting. You professor of entomology, is “Unmanned aerial systems hold a lot everyone should always be aware exploring UAS as an efficient of promise because they’re relatively • “Optimizing to keep watch for anything and alert to any out of the method to detect pest insects Surveillance Protocols unusual. Security is an ordinary people or activities Using Unmanned Aerial and diseases — including inexpensive and you can cover a lot of important priority for everyone. around your home or work. invasive species — in food Systems” is a three- ground in a short amount of time. year, $1.7 million project Recognizing and reporting Don’t discount your thinking crops such as wheat before involving researchers at suspicious activity using by saying, “it is probably outbreaks occur. Instead of only seeing a section of the Kansas State University, iWATCH is a key theme at Fort nothing.” Report it and let the McCornack is the U.S. Kansas State University Riley. professionals determine if it is principal investigator on the field, we can take the UAS, fly over the Salina and the Plant The FBI made 48 arrests anything of concern. three-year $1.7 million proj- field and quickly assess the crop for areas Biosecurity Cooperative in 2015 related to terrorism Take the opportunity ect “Optimizing Surveillance Research Centre, a and that is more than all the during the month of August to Protocols Using Unmanned of interest.” consortium of Australia related arrests in 2013 and review security awareness with Aerial Systems.” The proj- and New Zealand’s 2014 combined. The use of your family members. Make BRIAN McCORNACK | KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY leading governmental ect also involves Kansas social media and the internet sure everyone knows what State University Salina and research institutions and entities. contributed to more young and how to report anything the Plant Biosecurity Coop- also referred to as “yellow tured by UAS will be com- people gaining information suspicious. Be prepared and be erative Research Centre, a rust.” Researchers are work- pared and used to identify and being attracted to quick to report. Remember, consortium of Australia and ing with landowners and the field sections that have ab- In addition to testing for extremist beliefs. Since if it doesn’t feel right or look New Zealand’s leading gov- Federal Aviation Administra- normalities, possibly caused accuracy, researchers will 2010 more than 60 cases right it probably is not right. ernmental research institu- tion for approval to begin by insects or diseases. study how to refine the aer- of terrorism involved U.S. The iWatch program allows tions and entities. conducting approved UAS “Currently, early detec- ial images captured by the citizens. anyone to report suspicious “Australia and the U.S. flights in wheat fields around tion requires a great amount UAS to provide landowners If you know someone who is activities or behaviors via share similar agricultural Kansas in spring 2015. of luck and sweat,” said with the most useful data. advocating violence and support phone, email or in person. To systems and concerns,” Mc- “We’ll first look at differ- McCornack. “A farmer or This could include compar- for international terrorist report a suspicious behavior Cornack said. “Unmanned ent cameras and sensors to scout has to make an edu- ing images taken at varying organizations, providing or activity: Call the Fort Riley aerial systems hold a lot of find those that will detect our cated guess regarding where heights, camera resolutions financial support to a terrorist Police at 785-239-6303 or promise because they’re rel- target species,” McCornack to check for infested plants. or optimal flight speeds. organization, connections with send emails to usarmy.riley. atively inexpensive and you said. “Once existing sensors It works, but if a producer “Most of the technology a known terrorist organization imcomcentral.list.iwatch can cover a lot of ground have been identified, we’ll fly has several thousand acres we’re using is commercially and expressed hatred and in a short amount of time. them over production fields to manage, it’s not very ef- available,” said McCornack. intolerance of American — To comment on this Instead of only seeing a sec- that landowners have given ficient. With the help of re- “We’re still not going to be society, culture, government article or to suggest a topic for tion of the field, we can take us permission to scout.” mote sensing, you can scan a able to tell you with 100 or principles of the U.S. Community Corner, email the UAS, fly over the field Researchers will use UAS wide area in a short amount percent certainty that this Constitution, this could be an usarmy.riley.imcom.mbx.post- and quickly assess the crop to repeatedly monitor wheat of time. It’s not a guarantee, species is in the field, but indicator of radicalization. [email protected] or visit my for areas of interest.” fields during the growing but it can help us understand our hope is to improve first Terrorist attacks can be Facebook page at www.facebook. Initially, the project will season in coordination with how to quickly manage exist- rates and increase sampling prevented through awareness of com/fortrileygc. target the Russian wheat landowners and crop con- ing pests or even spot new efficiency using current the indicators associated with aphid and wheat stripe rust, sultants. Aerial images cap- ones.” technologies.” 3B

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In attendance at this year’s all four military branches to convention was President Barack “Our nation endures because citizens like interact and network, as well as Obama, who spoke about you put on the uniform and serve to keep to attend workshops focused on healthcare, the performance of estate and financial planning, the Veterans Administration, us free. We endure because the freedoms healthcare, leadership and civilian and military relations, and values you protected are now personal development. Memorial and American foreign policy services are also held each day in and leadership abroad. defended by a new generation.” remembrance of fallen comrades. “Our nation endures BARACK OBAMA | U.S. PRESIDENT Celebrating its 116th year, because citizens like you put and the return of its annual con- on the uniform and serve to vention to Pittsburgh, where keep us free,” the president the organization first convened Courtesy Photo | ARMY MEDICS said, praising the dedication the freedoms and values you The VFW’s annual to discuss veterans’ rights, the Command Sgt Maj. Gerald Ecker accepts the 2015 and service of American protected are now defended by convention includes the VFW has more than a million VFW Armed Forces Award on behalf of all Army veterans. “We endure because a new generation.” opportunity for veterans from members. medics; at the 116th VFW National Convention.

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Iraq. Ten weeks later, on MORE ONLINE she tries to enrich her students’ November 20, 2003, Joe was lives as much as they enrich killed in action. • Gold Star Wives of hers. Herring then became a America: www. “I’m just one person, but if I goldstarwives.org/ Gold Star Wife and single could be the voice of everybody mother after her 21st who can’t stand up for birthday. Herring said one of the themselves – I am happy to do But life didn’t stop. main points of discussion that because sometimes you just Twelve years later, she during her classes is that the need someone in your corner to displays her Gold Star pendant same event affects two people fight for you,” Herring said. on a lanyard, which holds her in different ways. But it doesn’t stop there. Life nametag as an Applied Suicide “I had never thought about for Herring changed significantly, Intervention Skills Training suicide and it was never an but she didn’t stop going. instructor for the Fort Riley option,” Herring said. “We do “We need to remember that Suicide Prevention Program, know somebody who was in even when tragic events happen and shares her story as a way to the same scenario and handled that our life cannot stop,” educate others. it completely different because Herring said. “The best lesson I “The yellow ribbon is just she needed the extra mental ever learned that I try to impose a normal ribbon and the black support.” on people is that something one is for the people who have In many ways, Joe’s spirit still tragic can happen and you can passed away, and that’s my gold lives. Herring said while Joe’s learn to grow from it or you can star pendant because of Joe,” death was a difficult turning choose to let it kill you.” Herring said, as she pointed to point in her life, now she has And that’s the lesson she is the pendant in the center of the to answer questions about him teaching now. Life can’t stop awareness ribbon. during her everyday life. in the midst of tragedy. She is As the family of a fallen “A lot of the time we think teaching it to her four children, Soldier, Herring and Micah about instant impact, but we her students and the community. participate in many events don’t think about long-term,” Through her ASIST training, sponsored by the Survivor Herring said. “When Joe was Herring is giving her students Outreach Services at Fort killed, our son was 13 weeks resources to help others Riley including luncheons and old. As hard as it seems then, understand the same message. memorials. Herring teaches it’s a lot harder 12 years later.” “It is a terrible, horrible the suicide prevention part of Herring said she feels like the experience to be a single mom Resiliency Spouse Training at community was a huge reason with a newborn baby and Army Community Service. her scenario was different. burying your husband but I Here she interacts with active- “I feel like the community can tell you, life didn’t stop,” duty Soldiers and military has always been a support for Herring said. “I have become spouses on a regular basis. us,” Herring said. “The reason I a better person and have grown “I have seen the great parts love to volunteer is so that way I and have more understanding of the Army, and I’ve seen what can give back to the community because of the experiences I war can do, but I never feel like I that has given so much to us have gone through. When I can give enough back,” Herring because it really is a bigger come in here and teach I can said. “For me, it’s a treat to be picture than you and me.” go ‘I know today is a bad day able to do something to give She said with each class she and it feels like the end of the back to the community and to teaches, she meets new people world, but I can promise you give back to this lifestyle.” and learns something new. And tomorrow will be better.’” 5B/Sports

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IN BRIEF BOWLING SPECIALS Post dove hunt scheduled for September Monday to Friday: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., pizza and salad By Maria Childs School Road. Before the hunt, pay-as- WHAT TO BRING: buffet, $6.99 1ST INF. DIV. POST you-go practice shooting is available Monday to Friday afternoon beginning at 10 a.m. It is expected to be warm with - Dark or camo clothes specials: From 11 a.m. to 1:30 When Ollie Hunter first arrived Hunter said the mission of lots of bugs in the sunflower fields - Dark or camo hat p.m., $2 games and $2 shoes. at Fort Riley, he sought after an the hunt is to get the community where the dove hunt will take place. - Orange cap for movement Wednesday to Friday: From outdoorsman group where he could involved and introduce them to Here are a few suggested items to - Cooler with cool drinks 1 to 6 p.m., $2.50 games and meet other hunters and fishermen to the hunting regulations on post. bring if you plan to participate: $2 shoes. continue his recreational activities. The requirements for this hunt - Food and snacks - Hearing protection Saturdays: From 11 a.m. to Then a post dove hunt was only a are different from others for that - Sunglasses/eye protection - Something to sit on 6 p.m., $2.50 games and $2 dream. reason. - Sun lotion shoes. However, members of the Fort Hunters need a Kansas State - Tick and bug repellant Sundays: From noon to 6 Riley Outdoorsman Group are Hunting License, a Habitat p.m., family fun, $35 per lane, sponsoring its 6th annual Fort Riley Improvement Program Permit under do not need any of the installation. Hunting and fishing which includes two hours of Dove Hunt. It is scheduled for and gun registration at the Visitor mentioned permits. regulations are different in every bowling, one large two-topping September 4, about 72 hours after Control Center. Those coming from “For a good number of the folks ... state. pizza, two pitchers of soda and the opening day for the hunting off-post will also need to obtain a this is their first hunt on Fort Riley,” “Many people who just PCSed shoes for up to six people. season. visitor badge or pass to participate. Hunter said. “So it’s an orientation to here and hunt, have no idea what to Wednesday – Dollar Night: “It’s a real tradition being out The special Fort Riley Hunting the regulations and what’s available on do,” Hunter said. “They meet other From 6 to 9 p.m., $1 games there the opening day for dove,” Access Permit is not required for Fort Riley.” hunters and get invites to go hunting and $1 shoes. Hunter said. the hunt on this day; however, it is Hunter said it is common and fishing. It’s a melting pot of Thursday – Quarter Mania: The dove hunt begins at 4 p.m. at required for every other recreational for people to need help learning From 6 to 9 p.m., $5 cover, the Trap and Skeet Range on Vinton hunt on post. Children 16 and the ropes of recreation on the See DOVE HUNT, page 14 which includes shoes and 50¢ games. Friday – Red Pin: From 6 to 9 p.m., $10 for 3 games with shoes and prizes West Point Extreme: From 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $9, which includes shoes and up to three football hours of bowling. Cost is $7 for oing for old children. G G Saturday – Extreme: From 6 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $9, campaign which includes shoes and up to three hours of bowling.

4TH AND GOAL underway The Warrior Zone staff is UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY celebrating its 4-year anniversary SPORTS INFORMATION with a party full of indoor and outdoor events August 23 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. There will WEST POINT, N.Y. – The 2015 be pool, poker and gaming Army West Point football season is tournaments as well as basketball officially underway. and football tournaments. While the players gathered For more information, call in early August for meetings and 785-240-6618. briefings, the team took the field for the first time Aug. 3. SPEEDOS AND FIDOS Freshmen players completed an Bring your dog and enjoy accelerated Cadet Basic Training a nice swim with your pooch! Aug. 1 and arrived at the football Come to Custer Hill Swimming facilities later that day. Pool from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The veteran team members September 13. reported Aug 2 before the team This event is open to all gathered for compliance, sports DOD ID cardholders and is medicine, equipment and strength free. The only requirement is training briefings. Strength and conditioning current proof of vaccination for Courtesy Photo | ARNEWS pets to participate. U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program wrestler Sgt. Whitney Conder wins the gold medal coaches also led the team through a For more information, call in the women’s freestyle 53-kilogram division of the 2015 Pan American Games with a workout before team meetings and 785-239-4854. 3-2 victory over Alma Valencia of Mexico at the Hershey Centre in Toronto July 26. walkthroughs. The team is hard at work. There are early practices for the YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIALS Army athletes, coaches bolster Team offense, defense and special teams Child, Youth and School to refine their skills. There are Services is looking for officials plenty of challenges and plenty for youth outdoor and indoor of opportunities. The coaches are soccer, flag football, basketball, USA performance at Pan Am Games anxious to watch them develop and baseball and softball. By Tim Hipps 265 medals, including 103 gold, 81 Caylor Williams did not receive compete. Volunteer and paid positions ARNEWS silver and 81 bronze medals. a medal but gained invaluable With 77 freshmen in camp, are available. Training provided The Army also sent two coaches experience for the upcoming world second-year head coach Jeff Monken and experience is not neces- TORONTO – Soldier-athletes to the games. Boxing coach Staff championships. took a different approach to the start sary. A background check is from the U.S. Army World Class Sgt. Joseph Guzman helped lead Anderson and Conder each took a of camp. The freshmen will begin required. Athlete Program, or WCAP, won Team USA boxers to five medals in victory lap around the mat clutching practice first, then join the veterans For more information, call two gold, one silver and five bronze the ring, and WCAP wrestling coach a U.S. flag after their wins. for special teams work. The veterans CYSS Sports at 785-239-9223 medals as members of Team USA at Shon Lewis, a retired staff sergeant “That was cool,” Anderson said. will then practice, ensuring everyone or 785-240-5207. the 2015 Pan American Games in and former All-Army and WCAP “Ever since I was a little kid starting gets enough repetitions. The early Toronto. wrestler, helped lead Team USA to its to wrestle, I saw videos and pictures newcomers practices are expected to LOOKING FOR A WAY TO The games ended Sunday, July best Greco-Roman performance at of guys doing that. I waited for my last the first four days. SERVE VETERANS? 26 after 17 days of competition the Pan American Games in 30 years. day and today was the first.” There are a lot of freshman who Team Red, White and Blue between nearly 7,000 athletes On the wrestling mat, three “We came here to win medals need time to learn. The practices are is a national veterans outreach representing all 41 nations of the Soldiers led by Lewis won medals. and we were able to do that, so split between veterans and freshmen organization enriches lives of Pan American Sports Organization, Capt. Jon Anderson struck gold I’m just excited for the entire and the coaches are teaching the America’s veterans by connect- which includes the Caribbean, and two-time Olympian Sgt. team,” Lewis said. “As we head first few practices. In the past, the ing them to their community Latin America, North America and Spenser Mango secured bronze to to Las Vegas for the World whole team worked out together through physical and social South America. The games featured help Team USA win the Greco- Championships, this is an upbeat. and the veterans took most of the activity. For more information, 39 sports, including all 28 sports on Roman team title for the first We still have a lot of work to do, snaps because they know what to visit www.teamrwb.org. the Olympic program. Team USA time since 1985. Sgt. Whitney but I’m encouraged with how we do. The freshmen didn’t get a lot of For Team RWB local chapter topped the medal chart in every Conder won another gold medal performed.” participation. With the new divided events, see “Team RWB Fort category, leading all nations with in women’s freestyle wrestling. Sgt. practice, the freshmen can get Riley” on Facebook. See TEAM USA, page 14 practice, watch the veterans practice, ask questions and learn about the SKEET AND TRAP tempo of practice. An introductory clinic is Army will kick-off the 2015 offered by appointment season Friday, Sept. 4 against covering basics of sport of Hobby bolsters paratrooper’s infantryman skills Fordham at Michie Stadium. shooting. Gun rental, ammo Following the Fordham contest, By Staff Sgt. Mary The native of and protective equipment are Army West Point will play at Katzenberger Fort Worth, Texas, provided. Connecticut before returning home ARNEWS participates in matches Cost is $11.25 per round for its first home Saturday contest monthly throughout the and $6.25 for ammunition. For of the year as the Black Knights FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Southeastern region of the more information, call Out- welcome Wake Forest on Sept. 19. Many paratroopers pursue country. Most recently, door Recreation at 785-239- Army West Point goes back hobbies that enrich their life he beat out more than 50 2363. on the road for two games before when off duty. For some, it competitors in a match in returning on Oct. 10 against Duke ISPORTSMAN SYSTEM may be as simple as dropping Bunnlevel, North Carolina, and the next week opposite Bucknell a fishing line in the water and which required him to Fort Riley has an automated in the celebration of 125 years of waiting for a bite; for others, engage threat targets using check-in-out system, iSportsman. Army football on Oct. 17. its working with wood or correct tactics, techniques Individuals can register at the The final two home games are in spending quality family time and procedures using three Fort Riley iSportsman webpage at November with Tulane coming to at home. types of weapons: A rifle, www.fortriley.isportsman.net. West Point on Nov. 14 and Rutgers In Spc. Zachary P. pistol and shotgun. Everyone recreating in a Fort closing out the home season on Nov. Stafford’s case, a hobby The paratrooper hit Riley training area must use the 21. The traditional Army-Navy he pursued since he was targets in a shoot house, iSportsman website. Check-in game will be Dec 12 at Philadelphia. 5- or 6-years old not only was tested on his ability and Check-out may be done enriches his life, it sustains to fire accurately from Courtesy Photo | ARNEWS with any personal device with WEST POINT FOOTBALL NOTES and bolsters the skills he’s behind various types of Spc. Zachary P. Stafford, a paratrooper assigned Internet access or visit the The familiar cadence and required to perform in the cover as well as to shoot to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, iSportsman Kiosk at 1st Division strong voice of Caron leading both Army. while on the move, and 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Divi- and Vinton School roads or the groups through team warm up – Stafford, an airborne had to flawlessly execute sion, fires a pistol during a competitive shooting Environmental Division Office, unbridled enthusiasm from players infantryman assigned the critical skills a shooter match in Bunnlevel, N.C., Aug. 1, 2015. Building 407, during normal and staff on the first day – the team to Headquarters and must master in order to business hours. training in his profession. trigger squeeze – are the same wore helmets only for Monday’s Headquarters Company, take home the win. For more information, contact The fundamentals that ones used at a military range workout – Monken said the goal 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Stafford said he uses the Environmental Division at set the stage for winning or in combat. during the first week was to get as 82nd Airborne Division, is the same skills during 785-239-6211. matches – steady position, many repetitions as possible for the a competitive marksman. competitions he calls on when aiming, breath control and See SKILLS, page 14 freshmen and newcomers. 6B/

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“On the marksmanship side of the house, During the tour, he used his marksmanship everything I do – from dry fire practice, reloads skills to not only protect his teammates and running and reloading with my rifle, pistol but the Special Forces Soldiers his unit and shotgun, to putting myself under stress augmented. – transfers over to being an infantryman,” the Between his personal and professional paratrooper said. “I have no one shooting at me marksmanship training, Stafford said he felt his during competitions, but still, being able to fire five-man team was ready for combat. without thinking is what I need to be able to “We were very prepared, I had no doubt do.” about anything with the guys that I was with,” As is the case for many seasoned gunslingers, the paratrooper said. Stafford’s love of sending lead down range began His confidence in his team’s ability came when he was a young boy. from Stafford taking a personal interest in The paratrooper said his father and grandfather ensuring each member of his team was well- first taught him how to safely handle and fire a trained. The paratrooper said he was regularly .22-caliber rifle on some land in the middle of called upon to pass his skills on to those having nowhere in Texas. His father later gave him the difficulty mastering the trade. He has carried the rifle, he used to protect himself and the horses same desire to train fellow paratroopers with him under his care while working on the family ranch. into his current unit. Stafford said his passion for firearms “Spc. Stafford’s shooting ability means that transitioned into a hobby during high school, he is exceptionally well-suited to engaging the where he began to compete. Later, while attending enemy and assisting his teammates in doing the college and serving in the Texas National Guard he same,” said Sgt. Peter Korch, Stafford’s team continued participating in and winning matches. leader of nine months. “He works very hard at Two years after he enlisted for active duty whatever he puts his mind to. service in 2010, Stafford had to apply his “Just to give you an example in a military- marksmanship skills during a real-world mission; related context, we were out on a qualification the paratrooper deployed to Afghanistan with range the other day, so he showed up, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute grabbed someone else’s rifle and shot 39 out Infantry Regiment, 3rd BCT, in support of of 40 without zeroing or warming up,” Korch Operation Enduring Freedom. continued. “That man knows how to shoot.”

DOVE HUNT Continued from page 13 experienced folks and people who just arrived.” For the second year, Fort Riley is requiring anyone to wear an orange hat for visibility while moving on recreational areas of Fort Riley. Hunter said although the birds see in color, hunters should not worry about the color preventing them from getting a bird because they are allowed to wear a camo hat when they are stationary. Hunter said approximately 60 people show up for the dove hunt each year, but this year he expects there might be more. He said they can accommodate any number of people at the hunt with multiple sunflower fields so File Photo | POST everyone is spread out. David McNeal, FROG, sits in wait looking for dove Sign up for the dove hunt is with his German wirehaired pointer, Mattie, during on the event date at the trap and the FROG Dove Hunt Sept. 6, 2014 at Fort Riley. skeet range clubhouse. McNeal served as a guide for one of four groups For more information about which headed out to the ranges for a late afternoon this hunt or the FROG, call 785- hunt. The 2014 event attracted 35 hunters, who 239-6211 or 913-775-2760. harvested a total of 52 doves.

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In men’s Modern Pentathlon on the track, Spc. Aron Rono won Lt. Gen. Daniel Mitchell, – a sport that includes fencing, a silver medal and Spc. Shadrack of the U.S. Army Installation swimming, equestrian show Kipchirchir finished fourth in the Management Command, jumping, cross-country running men’s 10,000-meter run. headquarters over the World and laser pistol shooting all “I exceeded my expectations Class Athlete Program, was in one day – Spc. Nathan here today,” Rono said. “I thought impressed by the caliber of the Schrimsher earned a berth in the I was going to be in the mix, but Soldier-athletes. 2016 Olympic Games with a I kind of surprised myself, given “When you look at bronze-medal performance. that I trained through it. I didn’t them, they look like normal “The whole goal today was for really taper that much. Army Soldiers, normal people,” one of us to get an Olympic quota strong – just keep pushing.” Mitchell said. “But then when spot, so mission accomplished,” Kipchirchir, 26, a native of you start talking to them … said Sgt. Dennis Bowsher, who Kenya, who attended Oklahoma it’s just hard to believe how finished 10th in the event. State University, vowed to bring elite they are. “Next is for either myself or home more medals for the Army “I’m thinking of how hard it WCAP Spc. Logan Storie to get in the future. was even in high school when you another spot off world-ranking “I love being able to think you’re a pretty good athlete, points over the next year,” represent the Army and the just to make all-conference, let Bowsher said. “All three of us USA, and this is just the alone all-state or all-American,” definitely are going to push each beginning,” he said. Mitchell said. “And these guys are other, that way we can get one In shooting, Spc. Bryant all that way – they’re so dominant more, along with Schrimsher, on Wallizer won a bronze medal in their sports and such great the U.S. Olympic team.” in the 10-meter air rifle athletes. 1st Lt. William Holder and event. Sgt. Nickolaus Mowrer “They’re important 1st Lt. Uiki Leatigaga helped finished fifth in 50-meter free ambassadors for the Army Team USA secure the bronze pistol and ninth in 10-meter and the nation,” Mitchell said. medal in men’s sevens rugby, and air pistol. “We’re really proud of them.” 7B/Classifieds

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Maggie Ziffer | Fort Riley Public Affairs Castle Rock is a forrmation left behind from a time when Kansas was covered by ocean waters.

Patti Geistfeld many bird species and other animals. There are also Shark’s teeth and ruts left by Butterfield stagecoaches that passed north of Castle Rock 1ST INF. DIV. POST other fossils among the chalk rocks and gravel. Do not remove any in 1865. The stage drivers used Castle Rock as a landmark for their ocated about two hours west of Hays, Kansas, the teeth, fossils or rocks as this is private land. Overland Trail route. countryside gets wilder south of Interstate Highway 70 Hackberry Creek Valley has a bluff ruggedly carved into formations It is a remote area with few visitors. The landowners are between Quinter and Collyer. For a little off-roading called hoodoos. Great Horned Owls nest in these areas. Most of the amenable to visitors and no special permission is required, but there Lexperience travel the 40-mile Castle Rock scenic drive. The dirt rocks in the area consist of Niobrara chalk. Castle Rock was named are no facilities and camping is not allowed. roads are rough and when it rains they become muddy and rough. because it looked like a Castle rising above the prairie. The area was once Directions: From I-70 take the Quinter Exit, number 107, south Portions of the track have ruts that are 18 inches deep. It requires the bottom of a large ocean. It was deposited during the Cretaceous on Castle Rock Road for about 15 miles. Turn east and go four miles careful driving. It can do it in a car, but an SUV or light truck Period of geologic history, about 80 million years ago. to the Castle Rock outcrop turnoff. Drive one mile north to the cattle would work better. The Castle Rock’s limestone, chalk and shale formation is fragile grate. Follow the road to the right and circle into Hackberry Creek This route passes desolate chalk canyons, fields, pastures and stream and may not last many more years. Erosion is an ongoing process valley and back to the grate – a little over two miles. Return south 1 channels. Wildlife is in abundance in this area and includes pronghorn, and the rock formations at Castle Rock grow ever smaller. The tallest mile to the road. Travel east about three miles to Banner Road. Take mule deer, white-tailed deer, black-tailed jackrabbits, prairie dog towns, spire fell in a thunderstorm in 2001. There is still a lot to see including Banner Road about 13 miles north to I-70 at Collyer.

Maggie Ziffer | Fort Riley Public Affairs Maggie Ziffer | Fort Riley Public Affairs Castle Rock viewed from a distant hill. It is a limestone, chalk and shale forma- Rock formation showing varying layers of sediment deposit and depicting the tion that is fragile and my not last for many more years. “Badlands” scenic view.