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HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST  1DivPost.com FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 Vol. 7, No. 18  FORT RILEY, KAN. Discussion Training

Staff Sgt. Jerry Griffis | 1ST INF. DIV. Soldiers of 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade change their unit patches to the “Big Red One” patch April 22 at Cav- alry Parade Field on Fort Riley, Kansas. The changing of the patches was part of an inactivation/activation ceremony and the 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade also uncased new colors for the ceremony. ‘Durable’ Soldiers join Corey Schaadt | 1ST INF. DIV. Gen. David G. Perkins, commander of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, leads a training discussion with platoon leaders and platoon sergeants April 20 at Fort Riley. The subject of the lecture was the development of the Army division in wearing Operating Concept. General explains Army Operating ‘Big Red One’ patch By J. Parker Roberts the McCormick Foundation, whose 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS role in part is to sustain the legacy of Concept to ‘Big Red One’ leaders the Big Red One “and that patch you It was a sound like no other as hun- just put on your shoulders,” Wesley dreds of “Durable” Soldiers removed told the Durable Soldiers in forma- By J. Parker Roberts their left arm patches in unison, re- tion on the field. 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS placing them with the “Big Red One” The 1st Sust. Bde. was originally patch worn by their fellow Soldiers formed as Division Trains in 1917 On post to tour Fort Riley across the 1st Infantry Division. to support the newly formed 1st and visit with “Big Red One” The 1st Sustainment Brigade, 1st Inf. Div. leaders, Gen. David G. Perkins, Infantry Division, conducted a re- “I can’t tell you how great it feels United States Army Training and designation and patching ceremony to once again be wearing the Big Red Doctrine Command command- April 22 on Fort Riley’s Cavalry Pa- One patch – in my case, on both ing general, spoke with Soldiers rade Field. Following direction from uniform sleeves,” said Col. Robert about the Army Operating Con- Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, the chief A. Law III, 1st Inf. Div. Sust. Bde. cept April 20 at Riley’s Confer- of staff of the Army, the brigade commander, who previously served ence Center. switched to the 1st Inf. Div. shoulder with 3rd and 4th infantry brigade “This is a great opportunity, sleeve insignia, cased its colors and combat teams and with the division’s and I think what you’re going uncased new colors as the redesignat- headquarters. “This has been a long to hear is stuff that you haven’t ed 1st Inf. Div. Sustainment Brigade time coming.” thought of before; you haven’t during the ceremony. Law said that despite his brigade’s heard it before Corey Schaadt | 1ST INF. DIV. “The patch matters,” said Brig. new patches, colors and name, the and it will be il- Gen. David G. Perkins, commander of the United States Gen. Eric J. Wesley, 1st Inf. Div. and mission – to provide trained and luminating in Army Training and Doctrine Command, discusses the Fort Riley senior mission command- ready units for future contingency terms of where Army Operating Concept during a training discussion er, who served as the presiding officer operations and to coordinate, syn- the Army and the April 20 at Fort Riley. Soldiers were allowed time to ask for the afternoon ceremony. chronize and execute sustainment nation, frankly, questions and make comments during the event. Wesley spoke about what the operations in support of the division is going,” said patch meant to Big Red One Sol- – has not changed. Brig. Gen. Eric ference center. “We have a rare complex environments against diers like Col. Robert McCormick, a “There is no doubt that this bri- General J. Wesley, 1st In- opportunity, in having the TRA- increasingly capable opponents. wealthy World War I veteran of the gade has been an integral part of Perkins fantry Division DOC commander, of having Perkins said that understanding division and president of the Tribune this division throughout its history,” and Fort Riley both a thinker and a warfighter the concept allows leaders to un- Company in Chicago who, Wesley Wesley said. “But today, you will senior mission commander, as he unlike most that you’ve met.” derstand where the Army is going said, considered his nine months with wear that patch, and it will forever introduced Perkins to a packed The Army Operating Con- and why it is going there. the division as “the single greatest ac- be part of your fiber and the legacy room of division, brigade and cept describes how the Army will complishment of his life.” of your life as a Big Red One Soldier. battalion commanders at the con- employ forces and capabilities in See PERKINS, page 8 Upon his death in 1955, McCor- And no one will ever take that away mick left his $55 million estate to from you.” Employers hire more than 250 heroes during annual career fair Story and photo by Maria Childs University of Phoenix, El Do- “(Employers) know the job entailed and how to apply 1ST INF. DIV. POST rado Correctional Facility and great talent they have, they’re for it. many more. well-trained, well-educated, “I was told ‘I’m looking for Cpl. Peter Bainda is tran- “All of the employers I (and have) the tenacity to get veterans like you,’” Bainda said. sitioning out of the Army talked to were really profes- the job done,” said Hannah. He is leaving the military from Company G, 1st Battal- sional and knew what they “They’re used to being on a in July, and used the transition ion, 28th Infantry Regiment, were doing,” Bainda said. “I dynamic team and just great program to assist with his shift 4th Infantry Brigade Combat was really impressed.” hardworking individuals.” to civilian life. Team, 1st Infantry Division. Karen Hannah, Depart- The Hiring Heroes Career Hannah said the transition He was one of 580 Soldiers, ment of Defense Hiring He- Fair allows Soldiers to net- program plays an important veterans and spouses who at- roes program manager, said work with job seekers before, role in helping a Soldier that tended the Hiring Heroes Ca- employers from the event during and after the event. change. reer Fair April 22 at Fort Riley offered 267 jobs to service The night before the career “They have a great transi- to connect with employers. members, veterans or wound- fair a “Networking with In- tion assistance program,” she Eight-five percent were of- ed warriors. Job interviews dustry” workshop provided a said. “They have resume writ- fered a job. were offered on the spot in relaxed setting where Soldiers ing classes, dress for success, Riley’s Conference Cen- many cases, and 81 Soldiers, could meet employers. information about the depart- ter was temporarily home to veterans, or family members Bainda visited more than ment of labor, the VA. They Alycia Hobbs, Company C, 299th Brigade Support nearly 100 employers from were interviewed. Ninety- 10 employers during his time have a great program to train Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st across the United States, in- four percent of those inter- at the fair. He said all the em- them on what they need to do Infantry Division, takes a note from a representative cluding Texas Department viewed were offered jobs at ployers he visited went the to look for jobs when they get from Barton Community College at the Hiring Heroes of Public Safety, Walmart, the career fair. extra mile to explain what the out.” Career Fair April 22 at Riley’s Conference Center.

SAFETY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ALSO IN THIS ISSUE The next USAG Resilience Day Off will be: As of Thursday, April 30 FLAG FOOTBALL TEAMS May BATTLE 1 1 4 IT OUT ON THE FIELD days have passed since the last AT LONG 8 vehicular fatality at Fort Riley. FITNESS One hundred eight more and PARNTERSHIP PROVES NO OBSTACLE CENTER, SEE the post will celebrate with a FOR SOLDIERS, K-STATE PAGE 13. safety holiday to take place at CHEERLEADERS, SEE PAGE 9. each unit’s discretion.

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2 | MAY 1, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Dailey sets sights on military education TRAFFIC REPORT ESTES ROAD for three days at the inter- By Sgt. William F. Smith The portion of Estes section of McCormick and 4TH INF. DIV. Road on the right side of Trooper. All northbound Normandy is closed. Trooper traffic will turn left Traffic changeover will onto First Street and use the FORT CARSON, Colo. – The impor- be conducted during a non- roundabout at Trooper and tance of improving military education rush-hour time of day. Prior Rifle Range Road. Drivers while continually improving the Army to the changeover, the Nor- going eastbound on First profession were two topics Sgt. Maj. of the mandy left lane will be wid- Street to McCormick and Army Daniel A. Dailey shared with mem- ened. No roads will be closed Trooper will not be able to bers of the Fort Carson community April for the widening work on make a left turn onto north- 20 to 21. Normandy. bound Trooper and should “As the Army gets smaller we have to in- detour to the roundabout vest in the people who will lead us into the DICKMAN AVENUE at Trooper and Rifle Range future,” Dailey said. “We are revamping the Staff Sgt. Nancy Lugo | 4TH INF. DIV. Road repairs on Dick- Road. entire military education system. Our edu- Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey addresses Soldiers from 2nd Bat- man Avenue have begun cation system doesn’t transfer well into the talion, 12th Field Artillery, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infan- and will continue until HAMPTON PLACE civilian sector. While we rebuild our courses try Division April 21. July 1. A portion of Hampton force-wide, we are focusing on maximizing Dickman Avenue is Place, from Jackson Av- opportunity for two programs: credential- The Army’s top enlisted adviser visited Dailey said he recommended to the closed at Pershing Avenue enue north to Ashby Drive, ing and academic equivalency. with Soldiers from various units, observed Army chief of staff that he thought they at the south end of the con- will be closed to thru traffic “We are the largest academic institu- training and spoke one-on-one with Sol- need to back off the requirements coming struction and just south of through May. tion in the world and have the largest diers about concerns they had about the down from the big Army and put it into the AAFES gas station/ A pedestrian and bike online delivery system in America,” Dai- future of the Army. the hands of the people who can actually Shoppette at Huebner and detour is in place during ley said. “We have the academic ability to “To meet the sergeant major of the influence it. Dickman on the north end this time. The closure is accredit our own courses, to give you the Army [SMA] was truly inspirational,” said The Not in My Squad concept is about of the construction. Both part of the demolition and maximum amount of credit for the work Spc. Nick Barta, combat medic, Company leaders taking charge and Soldiers taking entrances to the AAFES gas construction project in the that you do, especially the ones that trans- C, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Ar- ownership of their actions, while making station/Shoppette will re- Warner Peterson Commu- late into work that is done out in the civil- mored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry the Army a better organization, Dailey main open. nity. ian sector.” Division. “The fact he took the time to ad- said. The designated detour Access to Custer Hill Dailey addressed about 600 Soldiers dress our concerns in person shows how “When I was a young staff sergeant, I between Huebner Road Elementary School will be and Family members at McMahon Au- much he cares about taking care of Soldiers. had nine Soldiers in my squad,” he said. “I and Dickman Avenue is available from Ashby Av- ditorium, discussing topics affecting the I really like the SMA’s Not in My Squad didn’t know everything, I wasn’t the most Holbrook Avenue. Detour enue. future of all Soldiers and Families, while concept. If everyone had that mentality the experienced individual, I wasn’t the best or signage is posted. During For more information, answering questions about any concerns Army would be that much better.” the brightest. What I did know was that the road closure, the GSA contact Corvias Military they had. Dailey challenged every Soldier to ask those young men and women were mine vehicle service facility, Bldg. Living at 785-717-2200. “We will continue to be the smartest, themselves two questions every day: Who do - they fell under my charge. Nothing was 386, and the main post fuel most-educated and well-trained fighting you trust? And do your Soldiers trust you? going to happen to them on my watch. point is only accessible via ACP HOURS force in the world,” Dailey said. “If you can get through those two ques- “If someone is harassing your Soldier Carr Avenue from Pershing OF OPERATION “My goal is to make sure that Soldiers tions without any guilt then you are doing then you need to do something about it,” Avenue. Access control point are getting all they deserve when they exit your job,” he said. “If there is any guilt as- he said. “We have to get past this thing hours are: the Army,” he said. “We are making changes where we steal from each other. That sociated with those two then you need to TROOPER – Four Corners/Troop- to the non-commissioned officer [NCO] change the way you are leading your Sol- might be a Soldier’s pride; might be their MCCORMICK er/Ogden: Open 24/7 education system to ensure Soldiers will diers or change the people you are hanging honor; might be their tape player. We Phase 2 of work on Henry: Open 24/7 earn maximum credit for the schools they around with.” don’t steal from each other. The concept Trooper-McCormick has 12th Street: Open attend while they are in the Army.” The trip marked Dailey’s first visit to Not in My Squad is about taking charge. begun and will continue from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m., There is a new grassroots program be- Joint Task Force Carson since he became I can’t think we are stealing from each until April 30. The work Monday to Friday; closed ing developed, which Dailey said stemmed the 15th Sergeant Major of the Army, Jan. other. I need NCOs to take charge and closed the southbound side on weekends and federal from his approach to leadership when he 30. He was the 4th Infantry Division com- say ‘this is the best squad in the Army’ of Trooper, south of Fire holidays. was a squad leader. It is called “Not in My mand sergeant major from March 2009 to and if it isn’t, then ‘I am going to do Station Five to the intersec- Rifle Range: Open for Squad.” November 2011. something about it.’“ tion at Trooper and McCor- construction vehicles only. mick. All Trooper south- Grant: Open from 5 bound traffic will detour at a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday the roundabout at Trooper to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. McHugh scales up civilian workforce transformation and Rifle Range Road to Saturdays; closed Sundays First Street. and federal holidays. By David Vergun a 90-day project that requires Phase 3 is scheduled Estes: Open from 5 ARNEWS some tough problem-solving to start April 30 and end a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday skills, she said. Accomplishing May 7. This will close the to Friday; closed weekends WASHINGTON – A new this will enhance one’s resume northbound side of Trooper and federal holidays. roadmap for Army civilian and boost the chance to be se- professional growth has been lected for a future job. announced by Army Secretary Secondly, up to 20 partici- John M. McHugh - and more pants will get the opportunity changes are coming over the to attend a 10-month Com- next year or so. mand and General Staff College TUESDAY TRIVIA “Our Army demands that residency on Fort Leavenworth, CONTEST WINNER civilian employees commit to a Kansas. In the coming years, the lifetime of professional and per- number eligible will increase to sonal growth,” said McHugh, in 90, she said. a memo April 10, introducing Thirdly, participants will get Army Directive 2015-24. Rodney E. Speed | ARNEWS the chance to shadow an Senior “I hold each Army civil- Thomas Greco, right, a Senior Executive Service, or Executive Service, or SES, or ian accountable for mapping SES, officer with the Office of the Deputy Chief of GS-15 at their installation or and navigating a progressive Staff, G-2, administers the oath of office to six new- on a temporary-duty assign- program of self-development,” ly-hired Army civilians at the civilian personnel office ment, if necessary. When we say McHugh wrote. He added that on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 8, 2014. As shadowing, we mean working commanders, supervisors and part of the Army's acculturation pilot, new civilian alongside the executive and get- managers have a shared respon- hires are administered the oath of office by a SES or ting in on the nuts and bolts of sibility in that endeavor. general officer. decision-making techniques. The changes described in the Finally, there’s a 10-week directive affect a large portion originally offered civilians a leaders to further develop in structured experiential leader The winner of the Tuesday Trivia Staff Sgt. of the 298,000 Army civilians, chance to increase their knowl- their current jobs or move on to development module that is Cody Dailey, Company D, 1st Battalion, 16th who make up about 22 percent edge through a residency at larger enterprise positions, De- spread out over 10-months, Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade of the total force. Future changes the Army War College, with Filippi said. which allows Army civilians to Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. Dailey is will impact the remainder of the a follow-on reassignment to Those who are interested participate in an existing DOD pictured in center with family members (from civilian workforce. broaden their experiences. need to immediately begin program. Called the Executive left to right) Charlee, Trevor, Tristan, Stephanie The full title of 2015-24 is Now, that program has been the application process, which Leadership Development Pro- and Tyler. “Department of the Army Se- expanded with a senior fellow closes May 15. To apply, go to gram, or ELDP, it allows civil- nior Enterprise Talent Manage- program, where civilians can the SETM automated website. ian employees to gain a greater On April 28 Dailey correctly answered the ment Program and Enterprise become part of a “think tank” Those who are selected will be- understanding of the DOD question “Where can I learn more about the Talent Management Program,” for a year. Another program gin the program in 2016. mission, which in turn develops 1st Infantry Division Band – musical or SETM and ETM respectively. enhancement, she said, is par- a cadre of future leaders with ambassador for the United States’ premier Explaining some of those ticipants can be detailed into ETM joint and interagency perspec- fighting force?” changes was Gwendolyn R. a senior executive service-level The ETM program is new - tives and skills. DeFilippi, deputy assistant sec- position for up to a year to gain this is its first year. It is designed The deadline for applying for Every Tuesday, check out Fort Riley’s Facebook retary of the Army - Civilian broader experience and see what for GS-12s and 13s, with most this program is also May 15 and page for the Fort Riley Tuesday Trivia question Personnel, Office of the Assis- it is like leading at that level. of the openings at the 13 level, applications can be made using of the week at www.facebook.com/FortRiley. tant Secretary of the Army for There is also a SETM-TDY she said. If GS-12s have the the SETM Automated website. Every answer will be available somewhere on Manpower and Reserve Affairs. module, which gives selectees right level of civilian education the official Fort Riley website at www.riley. a six-month career-broadening system, or CES, and a bachelor’s EEL army.mil. SETM assignment where they gain degree, they can apply for two of Still in development is the SETM, a leader develop- valuable experience in another the modules while GS-13s can Emerging Enterprise Leader CONGRATULATIONS, ment program for GS-14s organization before returning apply for all four modules. initiative, or EEL, a program STAFF SGT. CODY DAILEY! and 15s, was launched a few to their unit. SETM modules Those who are accepted to years ago, DeFilippi said. It present huge incentives for the program can be assigned to See WORKFORCE, page 3 3A

HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE MAY 1, 2015 | 3 Blazing Trails Firefighters conduct prescribed burns

Story and photos by Maria Childs “A lot of things have to line match requirements the most keeps homes and people safe. 1ST INF. DIV. POST up to execute a burn,” Neely in early spring months, Neely The plan includes a well-de- said. “It’s just like a prescrip- said. fined border. It’s that time of the year– tion and you have to meet the Some areas at Fort Riley “We know where the burn when a smoky scent covers the parameters inside this pre- are burned on a rotational ba- is going to go and we make Fort Riley area. scription to be able to get the sis. These areas are burned at sure that border is a solid bor- Mark Neely, Fort Riley wild burn and meet the objectives.” least every three years. der, whether it is a tank trail or land manager, said prescribed For the fire department to hazardous fuel reduction a fire break we have to put in,” burns are done for a variety execute a burn, it cannot be and habitat management lead Neely said. of reasons but are completely too windy or too wet. The fire as the two most common rea- Neely said prescribed burns weather dependent. Some of department also takes training sons to burn,., Neely said. rejuvenate the ground to allow those reasons include con- schedules into consideration. Neely said before executing for maintained grasslands.The struction preparation, hazard- The ideal temperature lies be- (or igniting) a burn, the wild United States Forest Service ous fuel reduction, obnoxious tween 40 and 95 degrees Fahr- land team visits, the sight sev- states natural prairie grass weed control and mitigating enheit. Wind direction and eral times to ensure the burn thrives as a result of these A firefighter lights grass on fire during a prescribed wildfires. A prescribed burn has speeds slower than 15 mph plan’s viability for safety. The burns and recycles nutrients burn April 15. Prescribed burns occur in Kansas dur- a lot of planning and prepara- also define ideal burn condi- firefighters burn near schools back into the soil to promote ing spring months to help rejuvenate grassy areas. tion that must be considered. tions. The weather conditions and homes and that plan regrowth.

WORKFORCE Continued from page 2 for GS-11s and 12s, DeFilippi visor and to understand the pated to be in the future, De- said. mission. Filippi said. EEL components will in- DeFilippi said the accultura- For example, it is antici- clude a local developmental as- tion program will likely launch pated that more openings will signment, a group project and Army-wide in fiscal year 2016. need to be filled in the science, problem-solving challenge at She said that although it is technology, engineering and one’s installation, connecting still a pilot, many federal agen- cyber specialties so placement with a mentor and self-study cies have adopted much of the will be increased in those areas opportunities, she said. The Army materials. The U.S. De- relative to other areas, she said, goals are to broaden partici- partment of Agriculture has with more decision-making pants’ perspectives and build already adopted the entire pro- authority made at the Army leadership competencies, but at gram and NASA has adopted headquarters level vice at the a more localized level. parts of it for their new hires. installation level.

ACCULTURATION ACT CIVILIAN VOICES Traditionally, new civilian In 2011, all Army civilians HEARD hires are thrust into the work- were mapped to one of 31 ca- DeFilippi said all of the force from day one without reer programs. The Army Ca- aforementioned program ever getting exposed to the reer Tracker, or ACT, allows ci- changes came about with the in- Army culture and way of doing vilians to track their progress in put of Army civilians and lead- things, DeFilippi said. Soldiers their respective career program. ers. “These programs and a few get all of that in their initial Each of those 31 career pro- more that we are working on are military training. grams has a leadership chain the result of focus groups, ques- The Army is conducting pi- and professional staff that in- tionnaires, the 2013 and 2014 lots at 18 locations, where new cludes career management sup- FEVS [Federal Employee View- hires are presented with a more- port and career program man- point Survey] results and feed- informative introduction into agers, she said. It also provides back from Army leaders and Army life, she said. supervisors access to career Army civilians to build a more On the first day, instead of maps for their careerist to help professional foundation for the a human resources person ad- with coaching and mentoring. Army civilian corps. “ ministering the oath of office, ACT is a web-based leader The Federal Employee View- an SES, or general officer will development tool that allows point Survey and other forms of do that. users to search through and feedback have shown that Army Then, the civilians are told select education and training civilians want opportunities to what the Army profession opportunities, monitor their grow developmentally through- means and their part in it, she career development, get per- out their careers, she said. said. They are also introduced sonalized advice from their As the Army civilian work- to the organizational structure. leaders about which opportu- force continues to draw down, Of course, the entire profes- nities may be the most helpful those who are left will have even sionalization process cannot oc- and complete an Individual greater responsibilities in pre- cur in the space of just one day, Development Plan, she said. paring Soldiers to fight our na- so it is spread out throughout Fortunately, more than half tion’s wars, she said. the first year, she said. of the civilian workforce uses Army needs dovetail with Supervisors are an important ACT, DeFilippi said. The chal- civilians’ desire to grow, so it part of the acculturation plan, lenge is to get leaders on board makes perfect sense to offer she said. They are responsible to realize the value and benefit those opportunities, she said. for sitting down with their new of using ACT to develop their DeFilippi said that civilians employees and letting them careerists, she said, and to also want to know that what they know what the expectations are get the other civilians that are are doing in making a posi- performance-wise. This occurs not yet using ACT to realize tive impact on the Army. “We during the first week. how valuable it is for planning want to make that happen,” she Then, supervisors will pro- their careers. said. “We want Army civilians vide formal feedback at the six- to know their voices have been month point and ensure perfor- INTERN PROGRAM heard and workforce engage- mance appraisals are completed The Army is “refocusing” ment, along with civilian hiring, on time, she said. The impor- the intern program by match- career management, training, tance is getting the personnel ing job opportunities to what development and sustainment fully engaged with their super- the Army’s needs are antici- are a priority for all of us.” 4A

4 | MAY 1, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Soldier uses sports to stay resilient, motivated

By Shannon Collins and try stuff. I told them I didn’t have ARNEWS any energy. I was like, ‘I’m just going to pity myself in here.’ And one time, EL PASO, Texas – Drive, camaraderie that’s all it took. I went out and started and a chance to be an athlete again archery ... and it’s addicting. When drove one Army specialist from her you realize you want to do something hospital room to the archery range, and you’re good at it, it gives you that track field and courts here to compete purpose and that drive. One day at a during the Army Trials. time, you get better and better and Army Reserve Spc. Sydney Davis, soon you’re competing at a level like a former volunteer firefighter turned this and hopefully the Paralympics.” medical laboratory technician, partici- Davis also encourages anybody pated during the Army Trials, March considering trying out for the Army 28 through April 3, on Fort Bliss, Texas. Trials next year to give it a shot. The trials were held to determine who “When I first got to the Army Tri- will compete as part of the Army team als, I thought I was alone,” she said. during the 2015 Department of De- “I had doubts about myself. I didn’t fense Warrior Games, June 19 - 28, on think I was good enough or strong Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. enough. But there are so many friends During the Army Trials, Davis and support. I’m not alone, and nei- competed in shot put, discus, recurve ther are you.” archery, air rifle, air pistol, wheelchair She also said the coaches have been basketball and sitting volleyball. Show- phenomenal. ing her competitive spirit, she garnered “The coaches were fantastic,” Da- a gold medal in recurve bow in archery, vis said. “They’re first class. These the bronze medal in air rifle, a silver coaches know what they’re doing. It medal in discus and a silver medal in EJ Hersom | DOD was an honor to have them come out shot put. She said her wheelchair bas- Army Spec. Sydney Davis throws shot put during the Army Trials on Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, April and help us.” ketball and sitting volleyball teams also 1, 2015. Athletes in the trials are competing for a spot on the Army's team in the 2015 Department The final selections for the Army did well. of Defense Warrior Games. team, which will compete during the In high school, Davis made it to DOD Warrior Games, should be an- state competition for discus and shot ward to, and it brings a bunch of peo- “Bouncing back, going through I’m able to do this and show what I nounced later this month. Throughout put and to state all four years for bas- ple, who go through the same things to- something that, to you, is person- can do, it pumps me up. Just because I the games, wounded, ill and injured ketball. She just started archery two gether. We all support each other. We’re ally traumatizing and being able to took a step backward does not mean I Service members and veterans from months ago. She moved away from competing but at the end of the day, overcome, and I’ve been doing that can’t keep going forward.” the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, competitive sports after high school, we’re all one team. I’ve given pep talks to through these sports. These give me Davis encourages anybody who Navy and Coast Guard will compete in but within the last few months, she several people; several people have given self-worth and confidence,” she said, may be discouraged to give adaptive track and field, shooting, swimming, re-engaged to help with post-traumatic me pep talks. Everybody here is clap- with an ever-present smile. “When sports a try, especially at the local level. cycling, archery, wheelchair basketball stress. She is serving on the Fort Bel- ping for everyone and telling them they you join a WTB, you feel like you’re “One time, that’s all it takes. That’s and sitting volleyball. voir Warrior Transition Battalion, or can do it. It’s been invaluable. We’re all a broken Soldier, and you don’t really what I did,” she said passionately. “I Also participating in the games will WTB, in Virginia. in it for the Army, one team.” feel like you can put out as much as a was in the barracks, alone, watching be competitors from U.S. Special Op- “Sports have done a lot for me,” she Davis said adaptive sports show her normal person could. I don’t like feel- television every day - just depressed. erations Command and a team from said. “It gives me something to look for- she is resilient. ing flawed, nobody does. But when Everybody kept pushing me to get out the British military. TRICARE offers help DOD seeks right standards for women in combat roles By Terri Moon Cronk Beyler said. “The tipping point had been Defense Secretary Ash Carter is expected DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY reached.” to announce final decisions early next year Now, the presumption is that every on integration of remaining closed occupa- for alcohol abuse WASHINGTON – Following the 2013 specialty should be open to women unless tions and any approved exceptions to policy. reversal of a policy that prevented women a case can be made to keep it closed, said “Since early 2013, DOD, services and TRICARE On average, a woman who has from serving in direct ground combat roles, Beyler, who served in the Marine Corps for Socom have been thoughtfully and thor- more than seven drinks per the Defense Department’s unwavering posi- 23 years. “That was a big [DOD] decision oughly implementing this policy change,” verything in modera- week or three drinks at one tion has been “the right standards and poli- on assignment policy.” Beyler explained. tion rings true for many occasion has had too much to cies” must exist to support it, a senior Penta- Then-Defense Secretary Leon E. Pa- Congress has since been notified by behaviors. If you use drink. A man who has more gon personnel official said here today. netta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of the services that 91,000 jobs once closed thisE saying, make sure you ap- than 14 drinks per week or Juliet Beyler, director of officer and en- Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey re- to women are now open to them, she said. ply it when you drink alcohol. more than four drinks at one listed personnel management in the office scinded the direct combat definition and “One of the chairman’s guiding prin- Excessive drinking is danger- occasion has consumed too of the deputy assistant secretary of defense assignment rule in January 2013. ciples was to ensure service members are ous and irresponsible. But much alcohol. for military personnel policy, addressed the “They directed the development of set up for success with viable career paths,” it can be hard to recognize a If you consume alcohol, policy angle of the reversal in a discussion plans, describing how each service and Beyler said. “So, not only are we open- drinking problem in yourself be sure you are aware of how of women in combat at the Carnegie En- Special Operations Command intends to ing the occupations, we’re identifying and or a loved one. much you are drinking and do dowment for International Peace. integrate women into those jobs previously opening all the schools, the skill identifiers The American Academy of not take risks. For example, “The experience gained in Iraq and Af- closed jobs [to them],” she said. They also and the professional development path. It’s Family Physi- you should never ghanistan and DOD discussions in 2010, looked at how to review and validate their a holistic effort.” cians offers several drink while driv- ’11 and ’12 led the [Joint Chiefs of Staff] occupational standards to ensure they’re Of the 240,000 positions still closed, questions to ask ing or operat- to the unanimous conclusion the time up-to-date, operationally relevant and ap- most are in infantry, armor, artillery and yourself to deter- ing machinery had come for us to change our thinking,” plied gender neutrally. special operations. mine if you have a or while taking drinking problem: medication. •Have you felt If you find that you should cut down on that your drinking has become your drinking? a habit or you need a drink •Do you feel annoyed when to relax, relieve anxiety or go people make comments to you to sleep, you should evaluate about your drinking? your drinking and talk to your •Do you feel guilty about doctor. your drinking? To help beneficiaries deal •Do you ever need a drink with alcohol abuse, TRI- in the morning to get yourself CARE has an alcohol aware- going or to get rid of a hang- ness program that aims to over? prevent alcohol misuse and/ According to AAFP, if or abuse. TRICARE’s “That you’ve answered yes to just one Guy” campaign is a multi-me- of these questions, you may dia initiative, created specifi- have a problem with alcohol cally for the military commu- abuse. Many people drink nity. That Guy encourages without realizing how much young enlisted personnel not alcohol they are consuming. to binge drink, by highlight- One 12 ounce bottle of beer ing what’s at stake when they , a 5 ounce glass of wine, or do. You can also get resource a 1.5 ounce shot of 80-proof and help for alcohol abuse at distilled drink, like whiskey TRICARE’s Alcohol Aware- or gin is considered a drink. ness page. 5A

HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Commentary MAY 1, 2015 | 5  MAY 1, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE PAGE 5  RILEY ROUNDTABLE Free Comic Book Day is May 2. Who is your favorite comic book hero and why?

“My favorite superhero is G.I Jane be- cause she represents a strong military woman. She’s so empowering.”

SGT. ALMA ARIAS LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade

“Superman because he can shoot heat visions, he has cold breath and super strength.”

JAYDEN GRAHAM LUMBER BRIDGE, NORTH CAROLINA 3rd grader at Custer Hill Elementary

“‘Wonder woman is going to be my favorite. She just defies all of the odds. She is a female so she is proud and she is strong. I don’t know; I just love it.”

JAYMIE DUBBS PALM BEACH, FLORIDA Food and beverage attendant at Riley’s Conference Center

“G.I. Joe because I like a man in uniform.”

MELINDA OXENDINE LUMBER BRIDGE, NORTH CAROLINA Child Nutrition Secretary at Custer Hill Elementary School EDUCATION New tool helps you get the most of your tuition assistance “I would have to say Superman, which By Rosemary Freitas Williams tool greatly improves trans- of education counselors. is pretty cliché because everyone DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF parency of the educational As pleased as we are with likes him. If you watch the movies DEFENSE FOR MILITARY programs offered to our the launch of TA DECIDE, and you read the comic books, the “S” COMMUNITY AND FAMILY POLICY service members through we’ll always be looking for on his chest means hope, and I think an agile on-line experience, ways to make it better. For the world needs more hope anyway. repare to be dazzled. contributing to good use of example, down the road Even if he’s fake he could still take This week we launched taxpayer dollars. we’re looking to provide that to your everyday life. 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6 | MAY 1, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Two Fort Riley Soldiers named to Warrior Games team

U.S. ARMY WARRIOR petition and the Chairman’s Cup, TRANSITION COMMAND awarded to the team with the high- est medal total. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The U.S. Each military branch is respon- Army Warrior Transition Com- sible for selecting its own team. To mand announced, April 24, the select the Army athletes, regional names of the 40 wounded, ill and trials were held earlier this year. injured Soldiers and veterans, who The best athletes from those com- have been selected to compete as petitions gathered in late March to part of Team Army during the 2015 compete at the Army Trials on Fort Department of Defense Warrior Bliss, Texas. Games. Among those names is a Leading up to the Warrior sergeant from Fort Riley. Games, the Army team will engage The 2015 Department of De- in multiple group training events to fense Warrior Games are scheduled, further prepare athletes and to build June 19-28, on Marine Corps Base cohesiveness. Quantico, Virginia. Army athletes will compete in eight sports against The 2015 Army team includes: similar teams from the Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. The u Staff Sgt. Ashley Ander- U.S. Special Operations Command son, Fort Riley, Kansas and the British armed forces will u Spc. Anthony Atemon, Fort also field teams this year. Bragg, North Carolina “The Warrior Games are a truly u Staff Sgt. Thomas Ayers, inspirational experience,” said Col. Clarksville, Tennessee Chris Toner, commander, U.S. u Spc. Dustin Barr, Fort Army Warrior Transition Com- Bragg, North Carolina mand and assistant surgeon general u Capt. Frank Barroqueiro, EJ Hersom | DOD NEWS for Warrior Care and Transition. Gainesville, Georgia Army Sgt. Stefan Leroy runs a 1,500-meter event during Army Trials on Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, April 1, “The Army Team comprises [of] u Capt. Steven Bortle, Pearl 2015. Stefan was one of 40 athletes chosen to represent the Army during the 2015 Department of Defense courageous men and women ath- City, Hawaii Warrior Games. letes, who have overcome tremen- u Spc. Laurel Cox, Fort Bel- dous physical and mental challenges voir, Virginia ersburg, Maryland Glennville, Georgia Alabama orado Springs, Colorado with the same drive and determina- u Spc. Sydney Davis, Fort u Staff Sgt. Sean Johnson, Ab- u Staff Sgt. Billy Meeks, Las u Spc. Haywood Range, Palm u Sgt. Ricardo Villalobos, tion that made them great Soldiers. Belvoir, Virginia erdeen, South Dakota Cruces, New Mexico Beach Garden, Florida Lexington, North Carolina Every year they set the bar higher, u 1st Lt. Kelly Elmlinger, u Sgt. Nahale Kawaiola, Ho- u Cpl. Mathew Mueller, Col- u Capt. Will Reynolds, Alternates: push each other farther, and to- Joint Base San Antonio nolulu, Hawaii orado Springs, Colorado Bethesda, Maryland u Spc. Quintarious Almon, gether as a team they conquer new u Staff Sgt. Randi Gavell, u Spc. Chasity Kuczer, Eliza- u Staff Sgt. Joshua Palmer, u Staff Sgt. Alexander Shaw, Vestavia, Alabama challenges.” Oklahoma City, Oklahoma bethtown, Kentucky Columbia, Missouri Clarksville, Tennessee u Sgt. Jessica Brennan, Skow- Soldiers and veterans from u Sfc. Samantha Goldenstein, u Sfc. Katie Kuiper, San An- u Staff Sgt. Eric Pardo, San u CW3 Timothy Sifuentes, hegan, Maine Team Army will compete in ar- Saint Robert, Missouri tonio, Texas Antonio, Texas Junction City, Kansas u Spc. Terry Cartwright, Fort chery, cycling, shooting, sitting vol- u Sgt. Colton Harms, Fort u Spc. Stefan Leroy, Bethesda, u 1st Lt. Christopher Parks, u Sgt. Bethany Stewart, San Belvoir, Virginia leyball, swimming, track, field and Riley, Kansas Maryland Fort Hood, Texas Antonio, Texas u Sgt. Jodie Lemons, Gaith- wheelchair basketball. The event is u Staff Sgt. Vester Hasson, u Staff Sgt. Monica Martinez, u Staff Sgt. Timothy Payne, u Sfc. Michael Smith, Fort ersburg, Maryland a Paralympic-style competition. In Fountain, Colorado Bethesda, Maryland Winston-Salem, North Carolina Sam Houston, Texas u Staff Sgt. Monica Southall, addition to winners in each event, u Sgt. Sean Hook, Summer- u Staff Sgt. Andrew McCaf- u Cpl. Jasmine Perry, Clarks- u Sgt. Patrick Timmins, Col- Henrico, Virginia the games will feature a pentathlon ville, South Carolina frey, Arlington, Virginia ville, Tennessee orado Springs, Colorado u Sgt. Joshua Wirth, Fort format “Ultimate Warrior” com- u Sgt. Blake Johnson, Gaith- u Staff Sgt. Michael McPhall, u Sgt. Zedrik Pitts, Helena, u Sgt. Nicholas Titman, Col- Gordon, Georgia

database for seven-time or more Army Ten-Mil- Produced by the U.S. Army Mili- er runners. tary District of Washington, the Army Army Ten-Miler For the public at large, general registration Ten-Miler always attracts military will open at 6:30 a.m. EDT, May 19. Entry is on and civilian runners from around the a first-come, first-serve basis. Race registration world. registration will cap at 35,000 runners, officials said. All race proceeds benefit Soldier Installations will be able to obtain pre-paid and family morale, welfare, and recre- entries for their teams during both registration ation programs. opens May 5 sessions. The race’s two-day Health and Fit- For those who miss registration in May, the ness EXPO will be held from 8:30 a.m. Army Ten-Miler online transfer program will to 6 p.m., Oct. 9 to 10, both days. ARLINGTON, Va. – Army Ten-Miler officials an- open June 2. The Marriott Crystal Gateway Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson | JFHQ-NCR/MDW nounced that priority registration for all U.S. Service Last year nearly 1,500 runners were able to Hotel in Arlington, Virginia, will Runners take off during the Army Ten-Miler members will open at 6:30 a.m. EDT, May 5. enter the race through the transfer program. again serve as the headquarter hotel celebrating the race's 30th anniversary at the Other runners, who have participated in The 31st Annual Army Ten-Miler will begin for this year’s race. The hotel, located Pentagon, Oct. 12, 2014. seven or more Army Ten-Miler races, will also at 8 a.m. Oct. 11 – the day before the opening less than a mile from the Pentagon on be able to register beginning May 5. of the Association of the United States Army’s the Metro Blue and Yellow lines, will host the Editor’s note: This information was taken from U.S. Service members must use a “.mil” ad- Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E. all-you-can-eat pasta dinner on Saturday eve- a news release. To learn more, visit www.armyten- dress to register. Officials will post a searchable Washington Convention Center, Oct. 12 to 14. ning, Oct. 10. miler.com. 7A

HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE MAY 1, 2015 | 7 Base Realignment, Closure requested to divest excess infrastructure By J.D. Leipold ture that will be empty, but will remain costly “In time, just putting off the health of your “Those partnerships are amazing,” he said, ARNEWS to maintain. Right now, the Army estimates an installations is degrading, and that’s a fine bal- citing a recent energy partnership that started 18 percent excess in infrastructure, and that per- ance,” he said. “You can do it for one year, you recently on Fort Benning, Georgia. “The Army WASHINGTON – Another round of base centage will continue to grow as more Soldiers can do it for two years, but overall, you will not is leading the way with new energies and with realignment and closure was called for by the leave the Army, said Lt. Gen. David D. Halver- be able to modernize the capability that we need our approaches to buying contracts to use other Army’s top installation management officer as a son, commander of Army Installation Manage- and so those are the decisions we have to look people’s money to sustain and get better mission way to rid the service of excess infrastructure and ment Command and assistant chief of staff for at now.” assurance of our energy and our water on posts - modernize facilities. installation management. that’s what we need to do for 2025.” The Army has drawn down the active-duty The general, joining in with virtually all COST OF POWER Another initiative Halverson cited was a new force by 80,000 Soldiers already, and expects senior Army leaders, said the service needs an- Halverson said that while the Army is making desalination plant now on Fort Bliss, Texas, to have an active-duty end strength of 490,000 other round of base realignment and closure. He headway in cutting electricity and water costs – which allows the Army to make its own water Soldiers by the end of 2015. In fiscal 2016, spoke, April 21, during an Association of the which presently run $1.6 billion Army-wide – it at a cheaper price. The reverse-osmosis plant the Army will continue that drawdown, and U.S. Army Institute of Land Warfare breakfast. is still “a fixed cost that doesn’t go anywhere but desalinates groundwater for use by El Paso and expects to reduce by an additional 15,000 “The Army needs to right-size its infrastruc- up ... and it’s still very concerning.” the installation. Presently, it is the largest non- Soldiers. By the end of FY 2016, the Army ture to ensure that our dollars buy us what we Through efforts with the office of the assis- seawater desalination plant in the world. will have reduced itself from a wartime high need,” Halverson said. tant secretary of the Army for installations, ener- Additionally, Fort Bliss expects to place in of 570,000 to just 475,000 – a reduction of What the Army needs, Halverson said, is gy and environment, Halverson said, the Army operation by the end of the year, a 20-megawatt 95,000 Soldiers. to reduce excess infrastructure so that it may has been forming more non-acquisition-based solar farm consisting of 94,000 photovoltaic That loss of Soldiers means there will be un- instead spend those funds on modernizing the partnerships with industry as a way to reduce panels. The $120 million project will make it used infrastructure in the Army – an infrastruc- infrastructure it does need. power costs. the largest of its type within the U.S. military. Fort Huachuca bids farewell to Morse Code training on National Morse Code Day By Tanja Linton gence as well as command and control and upon completion of his training Pensacola then to Fort Huachuca to trained on average 1600 students an- FORT HUACHUCA PUBLIC AFFAIRS of his generals in the field. was assigned to Osan Air Force Base attend the Morse code training. In nually for all the military services. Even in our increasingly high- in South Korea for two years. He said 2006, the Air Force followed suit. The current Morse code course is FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. – It’s the tech world, there is still a need for the assignment was challenging. In late 2004, early 2005 the De- self-paced and 81 days are allotted to beginning of the end of an era at Fort this old school mode of communi- “It took me nearly two months to partment of Defense sent out a mes- complete it. A student successfully Huachuca. On April 24, National cation, explained David Germain, get up to speed learning to keep up sage stating there was no longer a completed it in a record 27 days. Morse Code Day, the last Manual chief of Morse Code Training and with some of the fastest transmitters need or requirement for operators Master Sgt. Adella Creque, super- Morse Code class began here. In the sole remaining civilian Morse code in the world,” he said. trained in only Morse code. Based on intendent, 316th Training Squad- future, the course will be taught by instructor at the 304th Military In- The Army, in a memo signed April that message, the Navy no longer sent ron here, says the course is hard to the Air Force at Goodfellow Air Force telligence Battalion. “We train Morse 5, 1985, became the executive agency their students to Fort Huachuca to be because a student has to master one Base, Texas. code because the adversary still uses for training the Morse Code Course trained, deciding instead to conduct segment before moving on to the National Morse Code Day is cel- Morse code,” Germain said. He and at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. A their own training in Pensacola, Flori- next and may fail several times before ebrated on what would have been the other instructor for the course, Air few years later, Fort Devens consoli- da. By 2007, the Marines also stopped advancing. Morse’s 224th birthday. On May 24, Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Henrichs, are dated the Morse code training into attending Morse code training at Fort In 2012 the Army stopped en- 1844, Samuel F. B. Morse dispatched training two Airmen to serve as Morse a joint learning environment provid- Huachuca. rolling students in the Morse Code the first telegraph message in Morse code instructors at the new course in ing training to Army, Navy, Marines That same year the training con- Course since it no longer has a re- code, the message, “What Hath God Texas. and Air Force. In 1993, the Morse solidated two separate courses, the quirement to train Soldiers. A coop- Wrought?” sent from the U.S. Capitol Air Force Tech Sgt. Ryan Kilcrease code course moved to Fort Huachuca Basic Morse Training course and the erative agreement between the Air to Alfred Vail at a railroad station in agrees there is a continued need for where it continued to be trained in Advanced Morse Training course Force and Army allowed the training Baltimore, Maryland. Morse code training. “It remains the a joint environment. The Army cel- from 22 weeks of training down to to continue here at Fort Huachuca The military first used Morse code cheapest and most reliable means of ebrated 30 years of being the Execu- 16 weeks of training. The cut in train- until now. during the Crimean War. Both the communication,” added the instruc- tive Agency to conduct Morse Code ing time for the Army was due to the “I think [Morse code] will always Union and Confederate armies heav- tor-in-training. Training on April 5. course not being considered as a pri- be out there. It’s cheap, easy, effective ily relied on Morse code during the Senior Airman James Gosnell, also Over the years, the Navy and Ma- mary Military Occupation Specialty, and reliable to use. There will always Civil War. President Abraham Lin- training to become a new instructor, rines reversed the training pipeline but as a secondary training for three be a need for it,” said Germain about coln utilized it to get military intelli- learned Morse code at Fort Huachuca and started to send their students to Army specialties. In 1991, the course the future need for Morse code. 8A

8 | MAY 1, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE First Lady announces jobs, training for 90,000 vets, spouses

By Terri Moon Cronk “We issued a call to people PRODUCING RESULTS And because the solar Micron is in a pilot pro- The first lady added, DOD NEWS all across the country,” the FOR VETERANS, SPOUSES industry is “adding jobs 10 gram through the Northern “Keep asking yourselves that DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY first lady said. “We challenged “Altogether, the unem- times faster than the rest of the Virginia Technology Council same question we posed four folks to ask themselves one ployment rate for post-9/11 economy,” President Obama to match student veterans at years ago: ‘What can I do MANASSAS, Va. – First Lady simple question: ‘What can veterans has fallen by almost announced earlier in April “a local institutions of higher to give back to our veterans Michelle Obama announced I do to honor these families five points. And for significant expan- learning to 50 high-tech and their families?’ Can you April 23 that numerous tech- who have given us so much?’ those youngest vet- sion of our success- companies throughout the make a commitment, or an- nology and energy compa- And we were overwhelmed by erans, it’s been cut ful pilot program to area. other [one] to hire more vet- nies have committed to hire the response we received.” by almost half from train transitioning “Veterans get hands-on erans and military spouses? or train 90,000 veterans and its peak,” the first service members experience and the compa- Can you partner with a lo- military spouses in the next PRIVATE SECTOR’S lady said. for careers in solar nies connect with a pipeline cal school or veterans service five years as part of the Joining CONTRIBUTION As companies jobs.” of top-notch talent,” the organization on job-training Forces initiative. Shortly after Joining Forc- hired veterans and To make sure first lady said. That kind of opportunities? Celebrating the fourth es was launched, President military spouses, there’s a job wait- win-win partnership is one “There are so many ways year of Joining Forces this Barack Obama also chal- they learned about ing for veterans of many across the country you can make a difference, month, the first lady spoke to lenged the private sector to the skill, character FIRST LADY when they leave helping veterans and military whether you’re a multina- an audience of veterans, family hire 100,000 veterans and and resilience that OBAMA the military, the spouses, she added. tional name-brand, or a start- members, business owners and military spouses. “define our veter- Solar Energy In- up that’s just getting off the government leaders here at Mi- Now, less than four years ans and military dustries Associa- JOINING FORCES: LONG- ground.” cron Technologies, which pro- later, “America’s businesses spouses,” she said. tion is pledging to TERM COMMITMENT The first lady praised the duces memory-storage devices. have continued to race past “Veterans and spouses hire or train 33,000 veterans While the first lady called veterans, transitioning service Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, my husband’s initial goal, and were excelling in their com- and spouses over the next five her announcement an amaz- members and military spous- wife of Vice President Joe Biden, together, those businesses who panies … getting promotion years, she added. ing accomplishment, she add- es in the audience. launched Joining Forces in 2011 answered the president’s call after promotion and inspir- ed that more work is required. “I can’t thank you enough. to honor and support service have hired or trained more ing their colleagues with their COMPANIES COMMIT “And that includes con- This nation can’t thank you members, survivors, veterans, than 850,000 veterans and talent and with their determi- TO TRAINING necting our vets not just with enough for your service. and their families, according to military spouses,” the first nation,” the first lady said. “These companies know any job, but with good jobs What you do is rare. What the initiative’s website. lady said. The first lady pointed out that many of the jobs they’re – jobs you can raise a family you do is needed. What you Joining Forces began at a Additionally, federal gov- that the technology and ener- hiring for require specialized on, the kind of high-growth do is special. And I want you time when the unemployment ernment hiring produced a gy sectors are driving national training,” the first lady said. jobs of the future,” she said. to know that we’re nowhere rate was 12 percent for service workforce that now comprises economic growth. “So in many cases, they’re And today, Obama said near the finish line,” she said. members returning from the 30 percent veterans. “These are industries full not just hiring these veterans; she’s calling on all companies “Joining Forces is a long-term wars in Iraq and Afghanistan By making a commitment of good, high-paying posi- they’re actually partnering with across the nation in every in- commitment to you and to and one in three of the young- to hire veterans and military tions where our vets can con- a variety of educational institu- dustry and of every size “to your families, and we’re go- est veterans who sought work spouses, such companies are tinue to thrive for years and tions to create internships and do their part to provide even ing to do whatever we can could not find jobs, Obama shining examples of what’s even decades to come,” she apprenticeships and job-train- more opportunities for our to serve you as well as you’ve said. possible, she said. said. ing programs.” military families.” served us.”

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“TRADOC is the architect of the Army,” tioned his audience. “I said ‘what we’re going to define the term. In response, Perkins said that doubt that if it comes to a fight, you will” win Perkins said. “TRADOC designs the Army, we do is focus on big questions and then we’re go- defining winning takes place at the strategic decisively. acquire the Army, we build the Army and we ing to answer big questions.’ And that’s what an level, which is the level of Army operations for However, Perkins said that if there is a improve the Army; Forces Command makes operating concept does.” which the concept was written. doubt that you may not win the fight, the en- ready the Army and combatant commanders Perkins explained the steps that went into “You win at the strategic level.” emy will fight. fight the Army.” updating existing Army doctrine designed The TRADOC commander said the Army “What a great opportunity for a leader de- Perkins assumed command at TRADOC in to oppose the Soviet Union with the help of doctrine that the Army Operating Concept velopment program,” said Lt. Col. Joey Err- March 2014 after serving as commander of the NATO into one that addresses the more com- replaces focused on fighting the enemy, some- ington, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, Army Combined Arms Center at Fort Leaven- plex and shifting combat environment Soldiers thing he says is not necessary for victory. 1st Inf. Div., deputy commander, of Perkin’s worth, Kansas. He previously served as command- face today. The Army Operating Concept, ti- “To win, you have to be able to fight, but talk. The general “was able to come in here er of 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor, 3rd Brigade, 1st tled “Win in a Complex World,” does just that. there’s more to it than that,” he said. “If you with the Army Operating Concept and be able Inf. Div., and operations officer for the division. “I get a lot of pushback by putting the word want an Army that can win without fighting, to describe it, explain it and get into more de- “Leaders focus on big questions and don’t get ‘win’ in there,” he said, noting that some critics that means whoever your adversary or poten- tail for the users of it, which is the leaders here sidelined with small answers,” the general cau- of the concept think that it is too difficult to tial adversary is, they must know without any on Fort Riley.” 1B/Community HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Community Life MAY 1, 2015 | 9  MAY 1, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE PAGE 9 

IN BRIEF EVENT VISITOR GUIDELINES TRAFFIC UPDATES Due to new access control For traffic updates, see the procedures, visitors are Traffic Report on page 2 or visit reminded to prepare for and www.riley.army.mil and click on follow these instructions: “Advisories.” • During this special event, GENERAL INFORMATION visitors may enter Fort Riley without stopping at the For general information about Visitor Control Center. events and services at Fort Riley, • All vehicles with a visitor (any visit www.facebook.com/For- occupant who does not have a tRiley or follow @FortRiley on Department of Defense ID Twitter. card or Fort Riley access badge or pass) must enter CEREMONIES through Henry Gate, located at For U.S. Army Garrison Fort Exit 301 of Interstate 70 (I-70). Riley ceremony information, • All visitors 16 years or older must have a government- visit twitter.com/usagceremonies. issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, state ID card, FORT RILEY SPOUSE CHOIR passport) or DoD credentials. Fort Riley spouses, family No exceptions are granted. members and Soldiers are invited • Visitors must inform gate guards to lend their voices to the Fort of the reason for their visit. Riley Army Spouse Choir. • Drivers entering Fort Riley The Fort Riley Army Spouses must have a valid vehicle Choir mission is to provide registration and proof of support for one another during insurance and be prepared to show to law enforcement if good times and the hard times, requested. too. We do this by letting our • All vehicles entering Fort Riley voices be heard around post and may be subject to a random in the surrounding communities. vehicle search upon entering We are always accepting new the installation. members and welcoming back old friends. For more information about To find out more, come join Fort Riley or the May 9 post- us at rehearsals each Thursday wide yard sale, visit www.riley. evening at 6:30 at the Army army.mil or the installation’s social media sites (Facebook, Band Rehearsal Hall. Twitter, YouTube, Flickr). RIGHT ARM NIGHT Head to Rally Point to celebrate a new spin on an old Army tradition – it’s time for Right Arm Night from 4 to 6 Post-wide p.m. at Rally Point. Held the first Friday of each month, Right Arm Night yard sale features fun competitions that challenge both brain and brawn. Past events included sumo suit wrestling and a trivia challenge. Cheerleaders from Kansas State University maneuver through “The Tough gaining Military units, garrison One” April 23 at Fort Riley. The cheerleaders were partnered with groups of directorates and other organiza- Soldiers during a physical training exercise conducted with the Soldiers of tions are invited to compete for 5th Sqdn., 4th Cav. Regt., 2nd ABCT, 1st Inf. Div. “The Tough One” comprises popularity bragging rights ... or just come a rope climb and a walk across elevated beams to a ladder that leads up to enjoy the fun. a cargo net that must then be climbed down. The event also offers free Event officials promise food, while supplies last, and great drink specials. something for everyone at Rally Point is located at 2600 Trooper Drive. For more infor- event taking place May 9 mation, visit rileymwr.com/rally- point or call 785-784-5733. Tough enough By Maria Childs 1ST INF. DIV. POST COMEDY NIGHT Don’t miss a chance to be in The Fort Riley annual post-wide on the joke ... Comedy Night is Partnership proves no obstacle yard sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to back at Rally Point May 2. noon May 9. Residents of the post will Doors open at 6 p.m. and the set up their yard sales in various loca- show starts at 8 p.m. The show for Soldiers, K-State cheerleaders tions so consumers can begin shopping features comedian Tim Gaither for good bargains. who has performed at the Improv, Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jerry Griffis Curtis Wood, Directorate of Plans, Laugh Factory and Comedy 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS Transportation, Mobilization and Sup- Store, and has been heard on the port, said consumers can expect to find Bob and Tom Show and much many baby cloths, kid’s toys, furniture, Cheerleaders from Kansas State Uni- more. and household appliances. He added versity visited Fort Riley April 23 to get Tickets cost $10 in advance just about anything you can think of hands-on experience at the Fort Riley and $12 at the door and are will probably be at the yard sale. Confidence Course. available at Rally Point, cash only. “Come on out all you thrifty shop- K-State’s athletic department has an Guests must be age 18 or older. pers there is something for everyone,” ongoing community partnership with Shows take place on the first Wood said. the Soldiers of 5th Squadron, 4th Saturday of each month. Wood explained anyone can attend Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Ar- Rally Point is located at 2600 the yard sale, but only residents of Fort mored Brigade Combat Trooper Drive. For more informa- Riley can sell items during the sale. Items Team, 1st Infantry Divi- tion, visit rileymwr.com/rally- must be from the household. They can- sion. The two organiza- A cheerleader from Kansas State point or call 785-784-5733. not be purchased from outside commer- tions routinely participate in University climbs a rope April 23 on cial enterprises for resale at the yard sale, events together. the confidence course at Fort Riley. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH nor can an individual buy from any other “What is great about this is we K-State’s athletic department has an This year, celebrate Mom source such as a flea market or other yard expose some of these athletes at K-State ongoing community partnership with with a brunch at Riley’s Con- sales with the purpose of resale. to the Army and our Soldiers have a blast the Soldiers of 5th Sqdn., 4th Cav. ference Center. “Visitors are welcome to shop,” because it’s great to come out to an ob- Regt., 2nd ABCT, 1st Inf. Div. The rope Mother’s Day Brunch is set Wood said. stacle course and watch other people do climb is the beginning portion of “The for May 10. Seatings run from it,” said Lt. Col. Bradford T. Duplessis, Tough One.” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. commander, 5th Sqdn., 4th Cav. Regt. Brunch costs $14.95 for “I think it’s a win-win.” adults and $7.95 for children MORE INFORMATION The cheerleaders started the after- Commissary ages 5 to 11, and is free for noon listening to a safety brief and then • For more information about the children 4 and younger. Res- conducted stretching with the Soldiers. K-State cheer team, contact Coach ervations are strongly recom- The cheerleaders were placed into groups Ruoff at 785-532-7983 or at druoff@ mended. to introduce and then paired up with small groups of kstatesports.com, or visit online at Riley’s Conference Center is www.kstatesports.com/cheer/ at 446 Seitz Drive. For infor- See PARTNERSHIP, page 12 mation, visit rileymwr.com/ in-store Wi-Fi rileys or call 785-784-1000. By Kevin L. Robinson SUMMER READING PARTY DECA PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST Stop the summer bummers early. Sign up for the 2015 Wi-Fi access for patrons at the Summer Reading Program Fort Riley commissary is now avail- during the library’s Summer Celebrating National Family Week able, according to Peter Howell, Reading Party from 1 to 3 p.m. Commissary Officer for the Fort Ri- May 30. Observance opportunity DID YOU KNOW? “Children who are raised in ley Commissary. Enjoy hot dogs, dancing, a healthy family situations are able “We are live as of [April 24],” dunk tank and a bounce house to reflect on importance • This is the first year Army to replicate that later in life, and Howell said, “and we are live with and then stick around for Community Services is it makes for a stronger community In-Store WiFi for customers’ use. We movie night. celebrating National Family with stronger families,” Taylor said. encourage they use the www.commis- of family relationships Week. During the Summer Read- This is the first year ACS is cel- saries.com website to check on sales ing Program, youth read for By Alix Kunkle ebrating National Family Week and events and the Rewards Card points and prizes, but most 1ST INF. DIV. POST relationships with National Fam- – though there’s nothing officially App found on either the Apple or An- of all read for fun. This year’s ily Week, which is celebrated May 3 planned; however, Taylor said that droid platform.” theme is Read to the Rhythm. From the beginning of our lives to through May 9. might change in future years. The new availability is part of an The Fort Riley Post Library the end, relationships we make with According to Toiane Taylor She does say, though, there are initiative for a number of stateside is at 5306 Hood Drive. For people – no matter how big or small with Army Community Services plenty of opportunities offered stores as the Defense Commissary more information, call 785- – might be the things that matter the on Fort Riley, children who grow throughout the year to help strength- Agency begins its scheduled roll out of 239-5305 or visit rileymwr. most. up in healthy family situations en family relationships. the online service. com/library. Soldiers and their families will tend to become valuable citizens have a chance to celebrate those later in life. See FAMILY, page 12 See WI-FI, page 12

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10 | MAY 1, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE COMMUNITY CORNER Spring clean your Teen family members make impact volunteering finances with tips By Col. Andrew Cole Let’s look at or may not have a big brother Second, I ask parents to GARRISON COMMANDER a few things in or sister to look up to. In fact, keep an eye out for volunteer recent weeks. there are programs in our CYSS opportunities for your kids. Baltimore. The city name Boy Scouts that rely on volunteers of all Let them serve in their own from financial whiz elicits scenes of young people from Troop 60 ages and our teens are no less way. Those events they help getting violent, looting and just did some important to those programs set up and then clean up are ways look at all three reports destroying what people worked major renova- than the adults who step up. part of the fabric of our com- K-State expert: because each report is subject hard to build. It is heartbreak- tions for our Colonel I want to first say thank munity life. Time to purge to different information. You ing for the residents and those dog park. They Cole you to our teens who volun- If you are a teen looking might find one provider has here who call the area home. built some- teer wherever their calling for an opportunity, start with useless files an inaccuracy and the other Scenes like those on recent thing that will bring joy to pet takes them – on or off the CYSS, the Fort Riley USO or doesn’t. If you do find an inac- news reports might make some owners for years to come. What installation. Army Community Services. K-STATE NEWS curacy, clear that up with the think twice about the value of they built will endure. You are part of this Fort Those organizations are great credit provider.” teen-aged people – not me. Check out our Child and Riley, Kansas, Army family sources for opportunities that MANHATTAN – It’s Have you gotten married I can tell you our Fort Riley Youth School Services facilities. and your dedication enhances will challenge and grow you. spring-cleaning time, when in the last year or had kids? young folks are doing some You will see teens in there vol- the relationships we have with Who knows, you might be the we rid our home of dust and Robb said this time of year amazing volunteering both on unteering, taking time to men- the communities outside of next youth soccer or softball clutter that have accumulated is a good time to review any and off the installation. tor those younger kids who may our gates. coach. over the year – but what about big life changes and make the financial clutter? A Kansas sure your insurance lines up State University personal fi- with your new lifestyle. And nancial planner said this is the although it is uncomfortable, perfect time of year to assess also use this time to create or Child abuse seminar instills awareness financial health and get rid of update your will. some unnecessary documents. Once you get the big stuff WHERE TO TURN Cliff Robb, associate profes- out of the way, then it is time Seminar focuses on sor of personal financial plan- to throw away the clutter. • Call the Fort Riley ning in the College of Human “The biggest thing to con- struggles military kids Police Department to report suspected child Ecology, said getting rid of sider when deciding whether face at key moments abuse or neglect at 785- bills that pile up is one way to or not to throw out paperwork 239-8477 or the clean up finances, but there are is if it could be critical to your Department of Children other “cleaning” practices that tax filing,” Robb said. “If it is Story and photo by Maria Childs and Families Hotline at should become an annual habit part of your tax documenta- 1ST INF. DIV. POST 1-800-922-5330. in order to become financially tion, then you need to keep fit. This includes investing in either the paper copy or make Army Community Ser- retirement, checking credit re- an electronic copy because tax vice staff hosted a child abuse is life changing for different ports and updating critical life documents need to be retained awareness workshop April 13 audiences. documents, such as wills. for seven years. That is the typ- for professionals who regularly “I think we need to take a “There are two big mistakes ical window when the Internal work with military families. dual-generation approach,” people tend to make with a re- Revenue Service may choose The workshop provided guid- Vicky Roper, director of education and awareness Roper said. “… we speak to tirement account, or a 401(k),” to review your documenta- ance about struggles military and the Prevent Child Abuse Kansas Director for people who have a tremendous Robb said. “The first mistake is tion. If you need to support children face during crucial Kansas Children’s Service League, speaks about sta- amount of adverse childhood not opening up a retirement ac- anything in your taxes, you moments in life. tistics of child abuse in Kansas during a workshop experiences … they recognize count as soon as possible. Many need seven years of documen- Tiffany Clark, executive for professionals who work with military families at and work hard to prevent those times people will put off the de- tation to be able to defend it.” director of Court Appointed Army Community Service April 13. experiences with their own cisions – what to allocate, where If it isn’t needed for taxes, Special Advocates, was an event children.” to allocate, how much of their you can toss it. Here are some speaker and shared why it is to know if it is true – you just his or her life,” Clark said. “We She said when people have paycheck to invest – because documents that are OK to important to be aware of child have to call it in,” Clark said. want the judge to know how adverse childhood experi- those are hard decisions. But shred or dispose of securely: abuse and what resources exist. “People trained to investigate the child is coping.” ences often they’ll have more putting it off is always negative • Monthly bank statements “If less kids were abused and will be called. You may be the Representatives from Kan- mental health, education and because it’s costing you time or statements past a year old; we could work ourselves out of child’s only link to help because sas Children’s Service League work-related problems to work and investment. just keep annual statement. a job, that would be awesome,” maybe five other people saw it also spoke about the impor- through as an adult. “The second common • Paperwork for debts that Clark said. but nobody else called.” tance of adverse childhood ex- Call the Fort Riley Police mistake is people will set up have been paid. Clark said CASA is a service Although CASA does not periences, including all forms Department to report sus- their account and not look at • Old leases or contracts used after an investigation is in take reports of suspicion, CASA of abuse, alcohol or drug pected child abuse or neglect at it again until they near retire- that are no longer current. progress. She said it is crucial volunteers play an important abuse within a household 785-239-8477 or the Depart- ment age,” he said. “Every few • Monthly utility bills. to report any suspicion of child role in a child abuse case. Clark and one or no parents. Vicky ment of Children and Families years, you should review your If you don’t feel comfort- abuse. added a volunteer’s responsibil- Roper, director of education Hotline at 1-800-922-5330. allocations because as you near able disposing of these docu- “If you suspect there is child ity is to bring the child’s per- and awareness and the Prevent For more information about retirement, you should be ad- ments, Robb suggests scan- abuse as a citizen and you are spective to the courtroom. Child Abuse Kansas Director child abuse prevention, call justing those allocations into ning them and storing them concerned, you don’t have to “We want the judge to for Kansas Children’s Service Army Community Service at less risky investments.” electronically. investigate it, you don’t have know what the child thinks of League, said her presentation 785-239-9435. Robb also suggests con- “Those documents can be solidating retirement accounts stored in some other kind of into a single 401(k), which safe cloud-based software such you legally can do at no cost. as Dropbox or a shared file While you’re checking on storage, and then you know Custer’s Challenge bringing obstacle course your retirement, check your you will always have access credit report, which also is to them,” Robb said. “This Officials: Fort Riley MORE INFORMATION free through the website www. is useful because those docu- annualcreditreport.com. You ments can be accessed in an • To register for have the option of checking emergency when the paper event open to all Custer’s Challenge, visit http://rileymwr.com/ the report from all three pro- documents might have been children 12 and older sports. viders at one time annually, or destroyed or inaccessible.” staggering it and checking one For more information, visit By Maria Childs provider every four months. Financial Planning Day on 1ST INF. DIV. POST safety. Every 15 minutes a new “There are three differ- May 1 at Kansas State Univer- Graphic by MWR wave of people can start. ent major providers of credit sity. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., A 3-mile obstacle course “It will be a fun run,” Spen- report material and you have financial planning profession- challenge is scheduled to be- and registration closes May 14, The registration fee of $25 per cer said. “There’s a spear throw access to each one of these,” als from around Kansas will be gin at 10 a.m. May 16 on without exception. It is the first person includes the race, bever- that might be a little challeng- Robb said. “Whichever option at the K-State Student Union the hill behind Whitside Fit- year for an obstacle race at Fort ages and donuts. He said there is ing and there’s one where (par- you take – getting all at once and Chester E. Peters Recre- ness Center. Twelve obstacles Riley. no limit on participants but only ticipants) carry tires. The rest or staggering the reports – is ation Complex, offering pro break up the course, includ- “Some of the things involve 50 people will be allowed in the is crawling up and down stuff up to your personal preference. bono financial advice to stu- ing balance beams, tunnel navigation of over objects obstacle course at one time for and doing monkey bars.” However, it’s important to al- dents and the community. crawls, various climbs and a and crawling under,” Spencer spear throw. said. “As far as coordination Vincent Spencer, fitness co- and agility, 12-years-olds can ordinator, Directorate of Fam- handle it. If we allowed people ily and Morale, Welfare and younger than that, it becomes Recreation, said the event is questionable whether it is safe open to everyone 12 and older for them.”

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE The next Resilient Mother’s Day brunch Spouse Academy courses are scheduled for June. For more information contact Jane Brookshire scheduled at Riley at 785-239-9974. Conference Center Homecoming Goal of event to Christopher Downs, Food and Beverage Manager, said expectations make moms feel like the goal of the Mother’s Day brunch is to make mothers they have day off feel like they have a dedicated home can be day off. By Kalyn Curtis “Mothers just enjoy com- a challenge 1ST INF. DIV. POST ing and having a day where they don’t have to cook. They By Kalyn Curtis Mother’s Day is just enjoy letting someone else do 1ST INF. DIV. POST around the calendar’s cor- it,” Downs said. Spc. John Burgess, 701st Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade ner. What better way to cel- Downs said the brunch Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, takes notes during the Werner Enterpris- ebrate than treating mother to It’s a happy moment, hug- consists of a variety of break- es Transportation employer day April 23. brunch? ging a spouse or loved one for fast and lunch items includ- Flowers and chocolate the first time in several months, ing; omelets, baked potatoes, may be the go-to gifts during but what happens when they sausage and gravy, along with Mother’s Day, but add a meal step foot in their home? a champagne fountain and Soldiers offered post-Army out to that and it only can desserts. For many, reintegration has increase the fond memories been on the mind for some time. There is an admission fee build for that day. However, that homecoming of $14.95 for adults, $7.95 Luckily, at the Riley’s Con- may not be the fairy tale dreamt for children 5 years and older. career opportunities ference Center a Mother’s Day of for the last several months. Downs said in previous brunch is scheduled to honor “One of the things that I al- years hundreds attended the those who tackled the tasks ways try to emphasize is, expec- ployer day April 23 for Soldiers there are with all these differ- brunch. Reservations are rec- Transportation included with motherhood. tations,” said Chaplain David separating from the military. ent companies and how they ommended. Those interested The brunch begins at 10 a.m. Stoner, Headquarters Fort Riley Rawls is beginning his are actually coming out here in attending or needing more group gives outgoing and continues through 1 p.m. Army Garrison. “The expecta- job search because he plans to speak to us to let us know information may call 785- May 10. tions have got to be known, Soldiers a leg up to separate from the Army in is a really good opportunity,” 784-1000. and they have to be realistic. July. Rodriguez said. Story and photo by Maria Childs Though some Soldiers stay Rodriguez said she was In a sense of, if you’re coming 1ST INF. DIV. POST home and you think you’re go- in the local area after leaving looking to relocate to her ing to step back into the roles, the Army, others relocate and hometown of Fontana, Cali- or that he or she is going to be “Have you ever been to go wherever the next job leads. fornia. When she leaves the waiting there with a big bouquet Omaha, Nebraska?” asked the Sgt. Geri Rodriguez, 701st military in July, she wants to of flowers and great stuff is going recruiter from Werner Enter- Brigade Support Battalion, be somewhere she considers Barlow Theater is now in digital! to happen, you might be setting prises, a transportation and 4th Infantry Brigade Combat home. Tickets cost $5.50 for adults and $3 for children yourself up for failure.” logistics company. Team, 1st Infantry Division, She is looking for a job do- Tickets for 3-D and first-run movies cost extra. Chaplain Stoner said many “No, but I could go there,” said employer days help con- ing administrative or human Children younger than 5 are admitted free. soldiers are eager to jump right said Staff Sgt. Prince Rawls, nect Soldiers with employers resources work. She said she back into the roles they previ- Headquarters and Headquar- and provide better chances of was interested in hearing how ously held before deployment. ters Troop, 4th Squadron, 4th landing a job. She attended many job opportunities one He said parents are especially Cavalry Regiment, 1st Ar- employer days in the past and employer had to offer, and the eager to jump into the disciplin- mored Brigade Combat Team, received information about employer day made that easier. ary role, which can make the re- 1st Infantry Division. various jobs. “It was nice to hear the lationship awkward. Werner Enterprise Transpor- “I think getting to hear good things about the com- Stoner said the key to rein- tation recruiters hosted an em- the different opportunities pany,” Rodriguez said. tegration for the soldiers is for them to ease back into their roles. Family members can help the soldiers ease back into their Uber employer day held for Soldiers FRIDAY, MAY 1 roles by evaluating their expecta- • Get Hard (R) 7 P.M. tions of reintegration. Story and photo by Maria Childs Combat Team, 1st Infantry 1ST INF. DIV. POST SATURDAY, MAY 2 “Biggest thing is, don’t think Division said Uber provides a • Home (PG) 2 P.M. that just because they’re back safe environment for Soldiers • The Gunman (R) 7 P.M. that they’re going to be around Uber, a transportation and veterans to make money. all of the time,” Stoner said. company, launched in the He said Uber reminded him SUNDAY, MAY 3 “There’s going to be a lot of re- Manhattan area April 25, and of a cab service he saw in Ger- • Home (PG) 5 P.M. quirements for the unit. There’s in an effort to search for new many while he was stationed a lot of meetings, things they drivers, recruiters hosted an there. have to get turned in. Too often employer day through the Sol- “It’s like a company I saw people get pretty upset, they say dier for Life Transition Assis- Staff Sgt. Lawrence Whit- in Germany where it’s like a ‘you’re back, I thought I was go- tance Program April 21. field, 1st Sustainment Bri- mini-cab,” Rawls said. “You ing to get to see my spouse.’ It’s Uber works through a mo- gade, 1st Infantry Division, call them, they come pick you one of the biggest arguments so bile application where some- listens during the Uber up. You know what the fare is be prepared for a busy schedule.” one can request to be picked employer day April 21. up front. They get you there For those anxiously awaiting up at their location and the safely.” the arrival of loved ones, there nearest driver who is currently he wants to start driving in the Rawls said the launch in For movie titles and are resources spouses can to help working is called to pick the Manhattan area. Manhattan encouraged him to the reintegration process get be- rider up. Previously, two cit- Uber allows the opportu- try the job at Uber before he showtimes, call fore their loved one arrives.. One ies in Kansas were available nity to become an entrepreneur officially leaves the military. of those resources is the Resilient for this service – Wichita and and run a standalone business “I thinking of trying it this 785-239-9574 Spouse Academy, a four day Kansas City. Recently, the app within the company. Cleary said weekend just to get a feel for course that covers tools for re- was launched in Leavenworth, that was also appealing for him it,” Rawls said. integration, including: financial Topeka, Lawrence, and Man- because he has always wanted to For more information success, master resiliency train- hattan. own his own business. about employer days or the ing and suicide prevention. Spc. Johnathan Cleary, 1st Staff Sgt. Prince Rawls, 4th Soldier for Life program, con- One program included with Combined Arms Battalion, Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regi- tact Sharone Washington at Resilient Spouse Academy is 63rd Armor Regiment, 2nd ment, 1st Armored Brigade 785-239-9621. ASIST, Applied Suicide Inter- Armored Brigade Combat vention Skills Training. The Team, 1st Infantry Division, course highlights how to iden- applied for a driving job right tify people at risk for suicide and after he met with the recruit- how to approach them. ers. He said he hoped to be “The overall goal is to reduce driving the first weekend the the stigma that we’re still fighting, company was established in and to hopefully prevent suicide,” the area. said Larry D. Wesley Jr., ASIST “If I can control when I Trainer. “It’s a shared community start work and when I’m off issue, it’s not just with the doctors work, it’s convenient in every or the nurses or the military po- aspect,” Cleary said. lice it’s a shared thing.” Cleary heard about the em- Octavia Lyerly, Resilient ployer day through email. He Spouse Academy participant, said the flexibility of the hours said the most important thing was the most appealing thing she learned was from the ASIST about the company. Cleary program. She said the lessons plans to move out of the area of clues to look for in a suicidal when he separates from the person is important to her be- military in May, but until then cause she has dealt with suicide issues through her previous job and some family. Lyerly said the program taught her that even though someone may act as if everything is ok, looks can be deceiving. “I think a lot of times people associate happiness with every- thing being ok, and sometimes people may be putting their best face forward,” Lyerly said. “They may not necessarily be as happy as you think so you need to pay attention to that too. Is the per- son overly happy or has their mood changed over time. Each person is different so you never know how a person is going to react to a traumatic experience.” Both Wesley and Stoner said if someone feels they need to talk, they can seek assistance through the unit or division chaplain office, behavioral health or the military and fam- ily life consultants at (785) 239-9435. 4B/

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WI-FI ACCESS INFORMATION Kansas City site for Armed Forces Day banquet Here are some things to know about access to a commissary’s Wi-Fi connection: all designed to shine the spot- Open to the general public, oring their service on this very Medal of Honor • Anyone can access the store’s Wi-Fi from the light on the military. WDAF- the banquet has been enthu- important holiday. sales floor area recipient to attend TV FOX4 News Anchor John siastically endorsed by mayors “We all know there are just • Users must accept the Defense Commissary Holt will emcee the event. Mark Holland of Kansas City, a small number of people who Agency’s “terms of service” agreement city’s inaugural event Retired Col. Donald “Doc” Kansas, and Sylvester “Sly” will serve in the United States • Some websites are blocked Ballard, Kansas National James Jr., of Kansas City, Mis- Military. I have the belief that • Patrons with questions about access should AMERICAN FALLEN WARRIOR Guard, a Medal of Honor re- souri. the military is more like a fam- contact the store’s customer service MEMORIAL FOUNDATION cipient, also will be a featured Rex Pratt, producer and di- ily owned business, where only representative speaker. rector of the 2008 War Docu- a few proud men and women KANSAS CITY, Kan. – “I believe that it is time for mentary “Warriors in Their go off to fight the wars, and the Kansas City will pay tribute to the people of Kansas City to Own Word,” is also a featured people that did not – or will the military by hosting its first- become more aware and more speaker, along with John West, not – serve, for whatever the WI-FI Continued from page 9 ever Armed Forces Day banquet educated on just how impor- Director of Community and reason, should be more respect- May 16. tant freedom is here in the Charitable Programs for ALON ful of the ones who did. The Through the Commis- Woodfin, an information The inaugural Kansas City Kansas City area,” said Ballard. Brand dba 7-11. Steve Amer- question that should be asked sary Patron Internet Mobile technology specialist and Armed Forces Day banquet, “Freedom just did not happen son, “America’s Tenor,” is pro- of the other people is: what is System the agency is gradu- wireless expert. titled “Celebrating Freedom ... Veterans fought for it, and viding entertainment for the your freedom worth to you and ally opening customer Wi-Fi “There’s a lot of valu- and Honoring Service,” will the military is still fighting for event. how much do you owe these access initially at all stateside able shopping information bring together hundreds of ac- it today. I want the everyday “Kansas City has an op- veterans for going in your place? commissaries to include Alas- on www.commissaries.com. tive duty military personnel, people to come and be inspired portunity – with this banquet I would also ask them to come ka, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Customers can find digital Reservists, veterans, their fami- and educated. – to show America how to take and learn more on how they Up to now, patron Wi-Fi coupons for the Commissary lies, families of military Fallen “Military veterans, in some measured steps in honoring and can get involved and say thank has been deployed to stores in Rewards Card, our sales flyer, Warriors (Gold Star), business cases, pay with their lives; oth- paying back the greatest mili- you to the veterans for paying Virginia. the savings aisle for access and community leaders, in ers come home with disabili- tary force in the world,” said the price. Say thank you to the “Many of our patrons to promotional prices and what organizers are calling “the ties they have to live with for Retired Navy Chief Petty Of- families that lost loved ones come to the commissary much, much more.” most prestigious, patriotic event the rest of their lives. Families ficer Jack Barnes, President of fighting for your freedoms. Get with their smart phones and Woodfin said no decision of the year … anywhere.” also pay a different price, to the American Fallen Warrior involved and take an interest in tablets. Store Wi-Fi will help has been made yet regarding Hosted by the American include losing a son or daugh- Memorial Foundation. “I urge knowing more about the cost of them maximize their com- DeCA’s expansion of CPIMS Fallen Warrior Memorial Foun- ter to the war. I believe we owe community, business and other freedom,” said Ballard. missary benefit,” said Duane to overseas stores. dation, the banquet – held at the veterans and their families leaders in the Kansas City area For more information about the Kansas City Convention a huge debt of gratitude; they to support this event, and show “Celebrating Freedom & Hon- Center – will feature a Medal of are the ones who paid the how a ‘military-rich metropoli- oring Service,” call 855-647- WWW.1DIVPOST.COM Honor recipient, a film produc- price for the ones who did not tan area’ honors its military by 3411, extension 06, or visit er, and numerous presentations, serve.” celebrating freedom and hon- www.celebrateandhonor.org.

FAMILY PARTNERSHIP Continued from page 9 Continued from page 9 Soldiers from 5th Sqdn., 4th “They have For example, ACS and Cav. Regt., at each station along Fort Riley’s Child, Youth the course. been building and School Services hold a “We have had a few Soldiers number of events in April come to our practices and work relationships that I for Month of the Military out with us and it has been fun know are going to Child. Each quarter of the watching our team and the Sol- year, there are a number of diers interact,” said Michael Ke- last a long while.” parenting classes offered. And arns, assistant cheer coach at K- MICHAEL KEARNS this month, the main focus is State. “They have been building Staff Sgt. Jerry Griffis | 1ST INF. DIV. KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY preparing for summertime. relationships that I know are A cheerleader from Kan- “We do get a number of going to last a long while.” sas State University requests to do presentations Many of the Soldiers, such pauses while climbing Meals, Ready to Eat, tried on so (families) can get ready for as Spc. Rose Marzheuser, a pe- beams on “The Tough military uniforms and viewed summer in a safe way,” she troleum supply specialist with One” April 23 on the con- demonstrations of U.S. Army said. “Our children like to be 5th Sqdn., 4th Cav. Regt., were fidence course at Fort vehicles and weapons. entertained, and it can cause excited to see the cheerleaders Riley, Kansas. “I think what is important some stress for families.” try something Soldiers do on a about the partnership is we have Some of those activities regular basis. vided an opportunity for some Soldiers who are about the same include sports teams and day “I thought everybody would competition among the cheer age group as these athletes out camps offered through CYSS. be nervous to talk to each other, team. here and so what we try to do is June also is Dads Make a Dif- but actually combining the When asked which event show the diversity of the squad- ference Month, and July fea- cheerleaders and the Soldiers was the toughest, everyone, ron, the diversity of the Army, tures a rodeo for exceptional worked,” Marzheuser, who is to include both cheerleaders because I think that is impor- family members. After that – from Sarasota, Florida, said. and Soldiers said “The Tough tant in our partnerships too,” it’s time to prepare for school “We all cheered each other on One” was the hardest. The Duplessis said. “I think this just again. with the events and it was pretty Tough One comprises a rope further connects the ‘Big Red All of it’s geared toward cool.” climb and a walk across elevated One’ with the community.” helping families become Dani Ruoff, head cheer beams to a ladder that leads up stronger, and to build rela- coach for K-State, said the team to a cargo net that must then be tionships with one another – had been looking forward to climbed down. because, as Taylor said, it’s all this day for a while. “I am kind of scared of that matters in the end. “The team has actually heights, so overcoming the “The bottom line is, our been a little bit nervous about height part was probably the relationships are what mat- it, which I think is awesome,” toughest for me,” Katy Fer- ters,” she said. “When people Ruoff said. nandes, cheerleader for K-State, find themselves at the end of Ruoff said the confidence said. “I was so scared, but once their lifetime, it’s all about course provided a good oppor- I got over it I was fine and I the folks who have impacted tunity for the cheerleaders to thought ‘it’s not that bad.’ ” them, and those they have work together as a team one last After the confidence course impacted.” time before tryouts. It also pro- was over, the cheerleaders ate 5B/Sports

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SOFTBALL LEAGUE The Intramural Softball Class League runs from May 4 to Aug. 13 at the Sacco Softball Complex. Registration is free Reach teaches and open to company-level teams of Soldiers only, with at least 18 players per team. confidence, The registration deadline is April 24. Participation qualifies team for it... defense, members for competition in the Commander’s Cup. For more information, call 785-239-2813. action PT GOLF PT Golf begins April 30 and caught running through August 27 Thursdays at 6:30 a.m. at Custer Hill Golf Course. PT Golf is open to platoon- level four-person teams. It is a nine-hole alternate shot format and players run from shot to shot. in the Teams get the following four clubs: driver, seven-iron, wedge and a putter. Teams may use their own clubs but must stick to those four. CINCO DE BOWLING act Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Spc. Jayuan Mincey (left) at Custer Hill Bowling Center’s 267th Signal Battalion, catch- Cinco de Bowling from 6 p.m. es the football during an April Cara Vaughn, military to midnight May 2. For just $9 22 game at Fort Riley’s Long spouse, kicks a manne- per person, guests get three hours Fitness Center. Mincey’s team quin during a self- of bowling with shoes included, won the game. defense class April 14. along with games and contests, The class was taught by door prize drawings and a festive Soldiers from the 116th atmosphere. Custer Hill Bowl- Military Police Company. ing Center is located at 7485 Normandy Drive. Story and photo by Maria Childs For more information, visit 1ST INF. DIV. POST rileymwr.com/bowling or call 785-239-4366. Stop! Leave me alone! Get away from me! were the words SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT thundering through the Com- It’s time to register for the batives Center during the Spring Fling Softball Tourna- Sexual Harassment/Assault Re- ment, presented by Fort Riley sponse and Prevention Program Sports, Fitness and Aquatics. self-defense class April 14 and This year’s tournament will 15 taught by 116th Military Po- take place May 9 at Sacco Softball lice Company Soldiers. Complex, with the first game at Sgt. 1st class Mylls Cheffey, 8 a.m. Registration is open to all 116th MP Co., 97th MP Bat- DOD ID card holders ages 18 talion, started the class by telling and older and costs $50 per team. his student to be loud when a Registration is free for com- ABOVE: Sgt. Kevin Johnson, 267th Signal Battalion car- situation is uncomfortable. He pany-level teams of active-duty ries the ball during an April 22 game at Long Fitness said even if someone doesn’t Soldiers. The deadline to sign up Center. Johnson’s team won. RIGHT: Pfc. Marc Dela- necessarily pose a threat, but a is May 6. Team slots are limited, cruz, 526th Special Troops Battalion, jumps for the ball gut feeling is present and you so sign up soon. For more infor- feel uncomfortable, the best way during the same football game. Photos by Maria Childs | POST mation, visit rileymwr.com/sports to handle it is to confront the or call 785-239-2813. person by saying something like “I see you” or “Leave me alone.” FUN IN THE SUN “You have to say it in the right Join the Fort Riley Marina K-State runner breaks record tone,” Cheffey said. “You don’t only for Fun in the Sun from 10 a.m. project confidence when you do to 3 p.m. May 16 and check out Freshman collegiate sprinter clocks 11.40, eight seconds better than sec- place first and second, re- that you also draw attention.” all the marina has to offer. Take ond-place finisher, Academy spectively. Gipson’s mark, “Even if you’re by yourself, now advantage of free water craft breaks 20-plus year program record of Art (3:45.08). also an outdoor season best other people are aware – that’s the rides, free canoe and kayak usage, Elsewhere in season-best for the freshman, came on biggest thing about all of this,” said inflatable playstations and even the Year and now has seven efforts, Ifeanyichukwu Otu- one less attempt than Riley, Staff Sgt. Daniel Sutterley, 116th free food. program top-10 marks across onye and Gamble excelled giving him his first victory MP Co., 97th MP Bn. The Fort Riley Marina opens the indoor and outdoor sea- in the 100m and 400-meter in the event. With their lat- Cheffey said making your- for the season April 24 and offers sons. Her record-setting time hurdles, respectively. Otu- est efforts, both Gipson and self a hard target is the key to more than 20 rental water crafts, from today currently ranks onye, who most recently set a Riley rank within the top-five prevention. primitive camping and more. No. 3 in the Big 12, tied for new personal best in the long of the conference. “By keeping a strong pos- The Fort Riley Marina is ninth in the Division I West jump, clocked a wind-assisted Dani Winters picked ture, you have the ability to located at 7112 Highway 82 on Region and tied for 13th in 10.58 seconds for third-place up her second-straight vic- stop that attack,” Cheffey said. Milford Lake. For more informa- K-STATE SPORTS the country. – third-fastest by a Wildcat tory in the shot put, marking Cheffey added the more tion, visit rileymwr.com/odr or Mitchell’s fellow freshman sprinter this season. 16.48m/54-01 on her final people surrounding an un- call 785-239-2363. BERKELEY, Calif. – A’Keyla teammate, Terrell Smith, also The hurdles saw Gamble attempt of the afternoon. comfortable situation, the less Mitchell recorded yet another had a banner day on the narrowly miss on a first-place Winters, who entered the likely an attack will happen. YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIALS record-setting performance, track, clocking the third- finish, marking 59.21 sec- meet coming off an outdoor He said if something does and Child, Youth and School this time in the 100-meter fastest time in school history onds to Emma Redick’s time personal best performance people are around, they are Services is looking for officials dash to headline a dominant in the 200-meter. Smith, who of 59.17. Despite the narrow of 16.64m/54-07.25 at the likely to intervene or call po- for youth outdoor and indoor showing by K-State Track entered the meet with the defeat, Gamble’s time bested Kansas Relays, is ranked third lice. Parking far away to pro- soccer, flag football, basketball, and Field at the Brutus Ham- fifth-fastest time in program her previous season-high of in the Big 12 in the event. tect a car is a common way to baseball and softball. ilton Challenge in Berke- history at 20.92 seconds, 1:00.32, set at last weekend’s Both Nija Collier and become isolated, which Chef- Volunteer and paid positions ley, California. Squaring off sped his way to first-place in Kansas Relays. Megan Vanderpool made fey discouraged. available. Training provided against California, University 20.77 seconds in Saturday’s Lastly on the track, their way into the K-State “I would take a hundred and experience is not neces- of Texas at El Paso and Utah action. rounding out a number of top-10 in the triple jump and scratches on my truck rather sary. A background check is State in a scored competition, The performance by top-three finishes for the pole vault, respectively. In than a confrontation with required. the Wildcat women finished Smith was the best by a Wildcats were Christopher the triple jump, Collier leapt someone who was trying to For more information, call first with 188 points and the Wildcat since Carlos Rodri- Campbell, the women’s 12.49m/40-11.75 to finish take something from me or do CYSS Sports at 785-239-9223 men took second with a final guez set the school record at 4x100 and the men’s relay runner-up to UTEP’s Nick- harm,” Cheffey said. “We can or 785-240-5207. tally of 143 points. 20.72 seconds in 2013. The squads. In the 400-meter, evea Wilson (12.78m/41- fix scratches.” On the Track... win also marked Smith’s first Campbell clocked 47.73 11.25). A freshman from Sutterley said eye contact can LOOKING FOR A WAY TO A’Keyla Mitchell contin- of the outdoor season, as he seconds to take third-place, Houston, Collier’s latest ef- detour an attacker because the SERVE VETERANS? ued her freshman campaign currently ranks No. 3 in the and he also helped the fort moved her to No. 10 assailant knows his face was seen Team Red, White and Blue with her fourth record-set- Big 12. 4x400 to a second-place in school history – she also and could be identified. is a national veterans outreach ting performance of the year. Also picking up wins on finish in 3:11.64. The set the No. 6 indoor mark Cara Vaughn, military organization enriches lives of Already with the 60-meter, the track was Sonia Gaskin men’s and women’s 4x100s, of 12.76m/41-10.50 at Big spouse, attended with her hus- America’s veterans by connect- 200-meter and 4x400 indoor in the 800-meter and the both took third-place in 12s earlier this year. Van- band the first day. She said it ing them to their community records, Mitchell clocked women’s 4x400 squad of 40.84 and 46.26 seconds, derpool, meanwhile, cleared is important to learn to defend through physical and social 11.40 to easily best a field of Mitchell, Gaskin, Tia’ Gam- respectively. 3.65m/11-11.75 on her sec- herself before she finds herself activity. five in the 100-meter dash. ble and Sarah Kolmer. In the In the Field... ond attempt to finish fourth in an uncomfortable situation. For more info, visit www. The race marked Mitchell’s 800m, Gaskin outlasted Ena Alyx Treasure and Nate in the pole vault. Also a She listed an example of walk- teamrwb.org. For Team first 100m competed in this Leufroy (2:07.32) in 2:07.00 Gipson swept the women’s season-best, Vanderpool’s ing out of a grocery store at RWB local chapter events, see outdoor season, as she broke for her second victory in the and men’s portions of the fourth-place effort moved night and a guy confronting her “Team RWB Fort Riley” on a 20-plus year K-State record event this season. Joining high jump. For Treasure, her into a tie for sixth-best in a parking lot. Facebook. on the track – Latricia Joyner her on the track was Marija she cleared a season-best in school history with Keara Her husband, Sgt. Paul set the previous record of Stambolic, who took fourth 1.84m/6-00.50 for first- Walsh. Vaughn, a Soldier transition- SKEET AND TRAP 11.51 in 1991. overall in a personal best time place. The height cleared was · Finally, also notch- ing from 701st Brigade Support An introductory clinic is For Mitchell, her lat- of 2:09.44 -- the second time the best by a Wildcat high ing top-three efforts for the Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade offered by appointment covering est effort adds to a long list in her career she has ran sub- jumper this season and No. Wildcats were Tommy Brady Combat Team, 1st Infantry Di- basics of sport of shooting. Gun of accolades accrued in her 2:10.00 in the event. 2 in the conference to date. in the men’s pole vault and vision due to inactivation, said rental, ammo and protective first full season in Purple and The 4x400, meanwhile, Her teammate, Kim Wil- Zanri Van der Merwe in the he wanted her to be able to de- equipment are provided. White. The Corpus Christi, capped off action for the liamson, took second in the women’s long jump. Both fend herself. Cost is $11.25 per round Texas, native nabbed All- women on the track, as Gas- event with a final mark of finishing second in their For more information about and $6.25 for ammunition. American honors in both the kin, along with Mitchell, 1.75m/5-08.75. respective events, Brady’s the 1st Infantry Division SHARP For more information, call 200m and 4x400 during the helped the relay squad to a On the men’s side, Gip- (5.08m/16-08) and Van der or sexual assault prevention, call Outdoor Recreation at 785- indoor season, was voted Big definitive victory, finishing son and Zack Riley both Merwe’s (5.71m/18-09) final 785-239-3379 or visit www.sexu- 239-2363. 12 Outstanding Freshman of the race in 3:37.23 – nearly cleared 2.15m/7-00.50 to marks were also season-bests. alassault.army.mil/.

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14 | MAY 1, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Wildcat women golfers finish Guard supports 2015 Boston Marathon ninth at Big 12 Championship curity entity amongst the K-State finishes product led the Wildcats with many units a 1-over par 73 in the final and organi- season with round to improve eight spots. zations that Katherine Gravel-Coursol was supported the 93-53-2 record one shot back at 14-over par race. 230 to tie for 35th. Soldiers set K-STATE SPORTS Seniors Olivia Eliasson and up entry con- Carly Ragains both finished trol points to SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The their golfing careers at K-State verify the cre- Kansas State women’s golf team on Sunday. Eliasson tied for dentials of the finished in ninth place after a 38th with a score of 16-over participants, final-round score of 16-over par par 232, while Ragains was staff and ob- 304 on Sunday during the 2015 one stroke behind her at 17- servers at the Big 12 Women’s Golf Cham- over par 233 to tie for 40th. starting point pionship at the par-72, 6,246- Entering the day with a 10- in Hopkin- yard Dominion Country Club. shot advantage, Baylor held on ton. The Wildcats carded a three- to the top team spot to capture “The 747th day score of 46-over par 910. the 2015 Big 12 Championship is a great ad- “We had a pretty good sea- with a winning score of 3-over dition to the son overall,” head coach Kristi par 867. The Bears finished 12 security aspect Knight said. “We had two team shots better than second-place as well as the wins and two individual wins. TCU, which jumped three po- public relations Unfortunately, we never got sitions on the final day. aspect, because four scores this week. Big 12 Oklahoma State’s Kenzie we can engage Women’s Golf is a great league Neison defeated Baylor’s Laura Courtesy Massachusetts National Guard in friendly as it is the only league in the na- Lonardi in the second play- Soldiers and cadets, with the Massachusetts National Guard, approach and conquer Heart- interactions tion with every team in the top- off hole to win the individual break Hill, which is known to be the highest inclined point along the marathon route, while with the crowd 62 in the country.” championship. Both players running the 119th Boston Marathon April 20. along with pro- Connie Jaffrey ended the finished with a 54-hole score viding a sense event tied for 25th place at 10- of 4-under par 212. By Sgt. Darius Brown Soldiers and Airmen to as- to ensure a safe and success- of protection,” over par 226, including a 2-over K-State finished the season and Sgt. Eric Gibb sist federal, state and local ful race,” said Lt. Col. James said Spc. Tom Therrien, a Mili- par 74 performance on Sunday with a 93-53-2 record. The 65TH PUBLIC AFFAIRS police with public safety Sahady, spokesman for the tary Police Soldier, assigned to the to improve seven places during Wildcats will return five play- OPERATIONS CENTER and support. Massachusetts National 747th Military Police Company. the final round. Madison Tal- ers from this year’s squad, in- Col. Mark Merlino, com- Guard. As people from around the ley finished a successful season cluding Talley and Jaffrey, who BOSTON – Early on a cool, mander of Joint Task Force Soldiers, from units that world travel to take part in in a tie for 32nd at 13-over par competed in every event dur- drizzly morning, runners, Patriot, supervised the com- included the 747th Military the marathon, the same went 229. The Clarksville, Arkansas, ing the 2014-15 season. volunteers and spectators par- bined Guard’s efforts to assist Police Company of Ware, for members of the National ticipated in the 119th Boston federal, state and local police Massachusetts, walked, ran Guard throughout the nation. Marathon. With a course that to keep the route safe for the and provided security, along- Col. Mark Doll, of the stretches from Hopkinton, runners - from Hopkinton side other important roles, New York Air National Guard, Massachusetts, to the well- to the edge of Boston. further cementing the presence traveled from Joint Base Pearl known finish line in down- “Our Soldiers and Air- of the Massachusetts National Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, town Boston, thousands of men effectively supported Guard’s integral role into this where he is stationed, to run in people cheered on the many the 119th Boston Marathon major event. this year’s marathon. runners, walkers and mobility- as we worked closely with The level of manpower is “It is Patriot’s Day. No impaired participants, who en- officials from the Massachu- appropriate for this mission, better place in America to be dured the 26.2-mile course. setts Emergency Manage- said Capt. Tyler Field, com- than Boston,” Doll said. “It Massachusetts National ment Agency, the Boston manding officer of the 747th is a privilege and an honor to Guard Soldiers and Airmen Athletic Association and our Military Police Company. be included with these elite provided approximately 500 many interagency partners The company is just one se- runners.” Fort Riley kids, families spend day fishing for fun

By Kalyn Curtis and Welfare’s Outdoor Recre- lot of folks don’t know what’s said he has gone as far bringing home alone for half of the day, 1ST INF. DIV. POST ation, and the local chapter of available for Kansas,” said Jim his family fishing in Alaska. so I had to come. I’m actually Fishing Future. Champagne, Business Director “It’s mostly time that I get kind of enjoying this.” ook, line and sinker - Families were loaned fish- for Corvias Military Housing. to spend with the kids,” said Steven Wahle, the organizer were some of the items ing poles and bags of tackle for “Really, Kansas especially the Meade. “Mom doesn’t particu- for Kids Fishing Day, said they used to create a good each child. The bags were also Central Flint Hills are focused larly like fishing, but I do. So start planning for the event timeH during Kids Fishing Day filled with fish ID books and a on the outdoors. It’s the hunt- when dad and the kids get to months in advanced. on Moon Lake. brochure about the lakes and ing and the fishing and the out- play, it’s a really good day.” “Oh, we start planning for the Hundreds of family mem- ponds on Fort Riley where fish- doors, so this is kind of a good Kalynn, Meade’s 11 year event months in advanced,” Wah- bers baited hooks and cast out ing is allowed. opportunity to expose them to old daughter, said she is not le said. “We can expect between lines April 25 at Moon Lake in Kids Fishing Day offered mil- those events.” much of a fisher, but the fam- three and four hundred kids, so celebration of the Month of the itary families a chance to bond Champagne said there were ily does spend most of their that’s what we plan for. The Fish- Military Child. with their kids by getting out- a variety of experienced fishers time together in the out- ings Future, again they are the The event was a joint ven- side and learning about different participating in the event, from doors, and fishing is just an- ones that provide almost all of the ture between several organi- types of fish in Moon Lake, and kids who have never fished be- other one of those things they bait and almost all of the tackle, zations including Fort Riley’s what Kansas has to offer when it fore, to kids who spend a lot of can do together. and all of the fishing poles.” Directorate of Public Works comes to the outdoors. their free time devoted to reel- “I’m not much of a fisher,” For more information on Environmental Division Con- “A lot of folks, because of the ing in the catch of the day. said Kalynn. “I’ve never really the Fort Riley Outdoorsmen servation Branch, the Fort Ri- diversity of the military fami- Kevin Meade, father of two, fished, whenever my parents Group, and upcoming outdoor ley Outdoorsmen Group, the lies and how they come from said bringing his kids fishing is and my brother go, I usually events visit: www.fortrileyout- Directorate of Family, Morale all around the United States, a another way to bond. Meade try to stay home. But I’d be doorsmensgroup.com. 7B/Class

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WAMEGO Kan. – For the 26th year, the Kansas The festival is a project of the Inman-based Sampler Festival launches the statewide travel Kansas Sampler Foundation but a local committee season. The festival is the largest outdoor travel show in led by Michelle Crisler of the City of Wamego and sup- the state and attracted more than 11,700 people in 2014 ported by Bunny McCloud and Betsy Riblett organized and who learned what there is to see, do, hear, taste, buy, sip prepared the site. and experience in Kansas. Michelle Crisler, local festival director said, “We have been This year the festival, which travels every two years to a dif- working really hard and are ready to stage a terrific festival in ferent community, is in Wamego for the second year. Last year our final year of hosting. It has been our pleasure for Wamego in the same location, there were 288 exhibitors from 153 com- to be the site of this amazing statewide celebration.” munities teaching the public about architecture, art, commerce, “The park will be bursting with everything Kansas,” said cuisine, customs, geography, history and people of Kansas. WenDee LaPlant, Foundation assistant director, “Barns, The festival hours are Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. honey, metal, glass, art, scenic drives, specialty shops, attractions, events, are all and Sunday May 3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5 for fine art, pottery, salsa, sauerkraut, promoted here. It’s a guarantee that no one will leave this park adults and $3 for children ages 7-12. Children 6 and under are jellies, quilted bags, books, leather goods, without being amazed at all that Kansas has to offer.” free. fudge, handcrafted furni- ture and more. The Kansas Sampler Festival was born of a book-signing in The primary focus of the event is to help people plan day For the second year, twelve of the top Kansas photog- 1990 for the Penner’s book, “Kansas Weekend Guide.” It was trips around the state. Every part of the state is represented from raphers will be in one tent to showcase their work and give held on the Penner Farm near Inman with a tent of exhibitors. Columbus to Colby and Elkhart to Atchison. The weekend event educational programs throughout the weekend. Some return- The event grew and was named, Kansas Sampler Festival. The resembles a living travel brochure of Kansas. ing favorites are the Paradise Ranch Pack Goats and Mam- festival was held on the Penner Farm from 1990 to 1997. Kansas musicians and historic performers provide entertain- moth donkeys, some animals from Hedrick’s Exotic Animal The decision to take the festival on the road exposed more ment; food vendors either promote a restaurant or serve a food Farm in Nickerson, and the Abeldt Family Sheep Farm of people to the exhibitors and purpose for the festival. Two-year product made in Kansas or from an ethnic recipe. A wine and Hope featuring shearing demonstrations, are a few exhibitors. hosts, include; Pratt (1998- 1999), Ottawa (2000-2001), In- beer tent features five Kansas wineries, a distillery and one micro The volunteers in the Kansas Explorers Club tent dependence (2002-2003), Newton (2004-2005), Garden City brewery. instruct people on the basics of exploring the state. Marci (2006-2007), Concordia (2008-2009), Leavenworth (2010- In addition, entrepreneurs in the two Kansas Product tents Penner will ask Kansas questions on The Stump where visi- 2011) and Liberal (2012-2013). and the From the Land of Kansas tent sell everything from hats, tors can vie for donated prizes. For more information, visit www.kansassamplerfestival.org.

IN BRIEF For links to attractions and events in the ANTHONY Central Flint Hills Region, visit www.rileymwr. Event: 2015 Sunflower Balloon Fest com and click on the Fort Riley and Central Flint When: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 8 to 10 Hills Region Calendar. Where: 227 W. Main St., Anthony, Kansas “It’s Happening in Anthony Kansas” is JUNCTION CITY the 18th Annual Sunflower Balloon Fest. Event: Arts in the Park It is the backdrop for a great event featur- When: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13 ing the Kansas Cosmosphere Rocket Launch Where: Heritage Park, Junction City activities for kids; Show and Shine Car The Junction City Arts Council, in con- Show; Walk Pink, Walk Proud, Walk Kansas junction with the Junction City Juneteenth Fun Run; F-4 Flight Simulator; Scouts Committee, local businesses and artists will Dutch Oven feed; Walk-a-Round Magic conduct the Arts in the Park event to promote Show; parade; helicopter rides; powered arts and artists in Junction City and the sur- parachutes; arts and craft vendors; Lewellen rounding areas and to provide a family-friend- Amusement Carnival; fireworks and the ly event that promotes the unique cultural main feature, hot air balloons. identity of Junction City. For more information, email info@an- On the scheedule so far are skits by both the thonychamber.com or call 620-842-5456. JCAC and Juneteenth Committee members, a Cost: Free 3 km Fun Run with color powder, a Sidewalk ABILENE Sale in the area adjacent to the Park. Don’t for- get to stop by the Farmer’s Market while there. Event: Mother’s Day Tea For more information, visit http://www. When: Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. Reser- junctioncityac.org/arts-in-the-park-2015.html. vations are required by May 4 Where: Dwight D. Eisenhower FORT RILEY Presidential Library and Museum, Event: Post-wide yard sale Abilene, Kansas. When: 8 a.m. to noon May 9 The second annual Mother’s Day Tea Where: Fort Riley residential areas will be held at the Eisenhower Presidential The general public is invited to the post-wide Library indoor courtyard on Saturday, May yard sale May 9 from 8 a.m. to noon at Fort 9 at 10 a.m. Riley. Due to new access control procedures, The tea will feature a program by Eileen visitors are reminded to prepare for and follow Hadley Givens, granddaughter of Douglas these instructions: McKay, Secretary of the Interior under Presi- • During this special event, visitors may dent Eisenhower. enter Fort Riley without stopping at the This year commemorates the 70th an- Visitor Control Center. niversary of Ida Stover Eisenhower’s selection • All vehicles with a visitor (any occupant as Kansas Mother of the Year. The event who does not have a Department of is open to everyone and reservations are Defense ID card or Fort Riley access badge required by May 4. or pass) must enter through Henry Gate, For more information, call located at Exit 301 of Interstate 70. 785.263.6764 • All visitors 16 years or older must have a Cost: $15 government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s MANHATTAN license, state ID card, passport) or DoD credentials. No exceptions granted. Event: 25th Annual Yard Art Classics Car • Visitors must inform the gate guards of the Club: Car Show & Arts in the Park reason for their visit. When: Car Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Drivers entering Fort Riley must have Arts in the Park Schedule: a valid vehicle registration and proof of Thundering Cats Big Band 1:30 p.m. insurance and be prepared to show to law Street Side, Doo Wop music from the 50’s enforcement if requested. & 60’s 5 p.m. • All vehicles entering Fort Riley may be Manhattan High School Choirs 7 p.m. subject to a random vehicle search upon Where: Manhattan City Park, 1101 Fre- entering the installation. mont Manhattan, KS 66502 Cost: Free Phone: 785-539-4078

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