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HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST  1DivPost.com FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 Vol. 7, No. 4  FORT RILEY, KAN. Fort Riley ahead Culinarians Cook-off of game with out processing Program speeds up procedures

Staff Sgt. Kelly Malone | 4TH MEB By Maria Betzold Staff Sgt. Scott Armantrout, mili- 1ST INF. DIV. POST tary working dog handler, 252nd/180th MP Detachment, is A new outprocessing pro- awarded the Bronze Star by Col. gram is being mandated at Antonio Munera, commander, 4th all military installations. For MEB, at a ceremony Jan. 5 at Fort Fort Riley, this procedure has Leonard Wood, Mo. been in place for the past year and no changes are necessary in the upcoming months. In May 2010, the online Military system known as the Installa- tion Standard Model program, J. Parker Roberts | 1ST INF. DIV. or ISM, was initiated. ISM is working dog Pfc. Ronald Ibale (left), 3rd AHB, 1st Avn. Regt., 1st CAB, 1st Inf. Div., cooks a crispy bacon an online program in which stuffing while Pfc. Amber Tomlin, 97th MP Bn., stirs her dish Jan. 15 at Fort Riley’s Food Ser- administrators can streamline vice Lab. The two, both members of the division’s Culinary Arts Team, were among five stu- out processing of Soldiers on handler gets dent chefs facing off to determine who would represent the team in the student Culinarian an installation. of the Year competition at the annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event “Fort Riley started to look March 1 to 13 at Fort Lee, Virginia. at what they could do to prog- Bronze Star ress,” said Georgia Rucker, ca- sualty benefits coordinator, Di- By Staff Sgt. Kelly S. Malone rectorate of Human Resources, 4TH MEB PUBLIC AFFAIRS Contest challenges student chefs and functional administrator of ISM. FORT LEONARD WOOD, ment, 4th Infantry According to Rucker, the Mo. – A military police working dog Culinary Arts Team Brigade Combat process saves two days in clear- handler was awarded the Bronze Star Team, tied for first ing time and $208 per Soldier. during a Jan. 5 ceremony at Fort pits student chefs and will participate “If it does that across the Leonard Wood. head-to-head in a board, it will lead to tremen- Staff Sgt. Scott Armantrout, against one another tiebreaking event at a dous savings,” she added. 252nd/180th Military Police Detach- future date. Before the online system ment, 92nd Military Police Battalion, ahead of military- “They’re look- was in place, Soldiers had to 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, ing pretty good,” drive around to different work 1st Infantry Division, was presented wide competition said Staff Sgt. Jeffrey centers and clear their checklist the award by Col. Andy Munera, 4th Matthews, Division before out processing. The sys- MEB commander, in the brigade’s Headquarters and tem has saved $8.41 per Sol- conference room. Armantrout’s father, By J. Parker Roberts Headquarters Bat- dier and 15.3 miles that Sol- Mark, a former Army chemical officer, 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS talion, who serves as diers used to travel to the work also attended the ceremony. the team’s captain and centers, Rucker said. Armantrout received the award but The 1st Infantry Division’s Cu- coach. “They under- In total, Fort Riley has shared credit with his K-9 partner, linary Arts Team is already hard at stand the products saved more than $1 million by Storm, a specialized search dog. Dur- work preparing for the military’s they have to display, implementing the system, be- ing their one-year deployment to Af- largest food-service competition what I’m looking for. tween travel miles and clearing ghanistan, Armantrout and Storm ex- in March. It’s not just frying days alone, she said. In 2014, ecuted 100 missions, resulting in more Five student-apprentice mem- chicken and throwing more Soldiers clearing the out- than 350 hours spent together search- bers of the team faced off Jan. 15 in it on the plate.” processing system meant more ing for unexploded ordnance. The money saved overall. the Fort Riley Food Service Lab to The student chefs J. Parker Roberts | 1ST INF. DIV. duo also responded as part of a quick determine which Soldier chef will produced two entrees Fort Riley is considering Spc. Eric Barrera, 3rd AHB, 1st Avn. Regt., using a similar system for in- reaction force following the Sept. 13, represent the team in the Student consisting of meat, 1st CAB seasons his dish Jan. 15 at Fort 2013, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Culinarian of the Year competition a starch, a vegetable processing; however, nothing Riley’s Food Service lab as part of the has been decided, according to Herat, Afghanistan. at the annual Military Culinary Arts and a complimenting Student Chef Cookoff. “It is a very rare treat for me that I Competitive Training vent March 1 sauce. They were re- James Hicks, chief, Personnel actually get to pin on this award here to 13 at Fort Lee, Virginia. quired to use at least CAB. “If you have creativity, you can Processing Branch, DHR. and not in a deployed environment, Pfc. Ronald Ibale, 3rd Assault three classical cuts during the pre- do anything with food. It never stops.” “It’s really helped – more which is how it is usually done,” Mu- Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation sentation and were further judged Soldiers competing in the Stu- than anything – the account- nera said. “I am very privileged to do Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation on sanitation and organization. dent Culinarian of the Year catego- ability,” Rucker said. “By using Brigade, and Pfc. Devin Williams, “I think it went OK,” said Spc. Eric this system and running their See BRONZE STAR, page 8 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regi- Barrera, 3rd AHB, 1st Avn. Regt., 1st See CHEFS, page 8 own report, they can see who is going to start out processing.” ‘Pale Rider’ medics test life-saving skills, endurance in Kuwait

By Staff Sgt. Bernhard Lashleyleidner Duncan, a native of Tallahassee, tions and tourniquet applications. 1ST ABCT PUBLIC AFFAIRS Florida, said winning the competition The grueling one-day competition validated all his hard work and training. began with a four-mile foot march, CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – First Lt. Caryn Wayne, physician and continued with a simulated indi- Medics with the 4th Squadron, 4th assistant, 4th Sqdn., 4th Cav. Regt., vidual mass casualty evaluation and Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored said she modeled the unit-level event treatment scenario. Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry after the Armywide competition as a “One of the most physically chal- Division proved that skills, endur- way of testing the medics’ skills and lenging events was evaluating and ance and knowledge pay off Dec. 5 medical knowledge. treating multiple patients while under during the “Pale Rider” Best Medic “It was an opportunity for Soldiers fire, after just completing a four-mile Competition. to practice and refresh their clinical foot march,” Duncan said. “It really Sgt. Aaron Duncan, emergency tasks and skills in a field environment,” tests your endurance.” care noncommissioned officer, Head- Wayne said. “We wanted to encourage Medics were also tested on anaphy- quarters and Headquarters Troop, them to do their best by offering in- laxis treatment, life saving procedures competed against 20 other unit med- centives throughout the competition.” and interventions, pharmacology, med- ics and was crowned the Pale Rider’ Soldiers competed as individuals, ical terminology, cranial nerve and ma- best medic. and Wayne, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, jor adverse cardiovascular event exams. Staff Sgt. Bernhard Lashleyleidner | 1ST ABCT “It was an awesome opportunity to said the only time Soldiers were allowed Wayne said the Soldiers were Sgt. Aaron Duncan, emergency care NCO, HHT, 4th Sqdn., 4th Cav. participate and win this event,” Dun- to work in two-man teams was during awarded points for each of the 18 Regt., moves a patient while under simulated fire during the unit’s can said. “I consider it an honor to be the initiation of intravenous injections, Best Medic competition Dec. 5 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Duncan considered the best medic in the unit.” gathering vitals, cranial nerve examina- See MEDICS, page 8 received the Army Commendation Medal for winning the competition.

SAFETY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ALSO IN THIS ISSUE The next USAG TATTOO As of Thursday, Jan. 22 Resilience Day Off is COMPETITION SHOWS SUPPORT JAN. FOR INKED 0 1 7 SOLDIERS, SEE PAGE 13. days have passed since the last 30 vehicular fatality at Fort Riley. One hundred and eight more and the post will celebrate with 97TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION a safety holiday to take place at RENEWS COMMITMENT TO JUNCTION each unit’s discretion. CITY HIGH SCHOOL, SEE PAGE 15.

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TRAFFIC REPORT NOTICES honors. Camp Funston coordinates Reveille and retreat Reveille and retreat HAMPTON PLACE signal the official start A portion of Hampton and end of the duty Place, from Jackson day. In an effort to pay Avenue north to Ashby demanding training schedule respects during reveille Drive, will be closed to at 6:30 a.m. and retreat thru traffic through at 5 p.m. Monday to May 2015. A pedestrian By Maria Betzold Regularly, more than 45 different units Additionally, Fort Riley hosts Kansas Thursday and at 3 p.m. and bike detour will 1ST INF. DIV. POST that are not 1st Infantry Division Soldiers State University and University of Kan- Fridays, military also be in place during schedule to train at Fort Riley each year. sas ROTCs, as well as Boy Scout troops personnel in uniform, this time. The closure During fiscal year 2014, about 22,000 For example, the National Guard and Re- from around Kansas and a plethora of but not in formation is part of the Soldiers from 31 different states in the serve use Fort Riley’s facilities during their other organizations. will face the flag and demolition and render a hand salute. construction project in U.S. were trained at Fort Riley. This is in training. “We have top-notch training facilities The salute should begin the Warner Peterson addition to those who are assigned here. Camp Funston is where the magic and people to help them on the week- at the first note of Community. Detour On average, Fort Riley trains between happens and where training is coordi- ends,” Dawson said. reveille and end on the signs will be in place. 16,000 and 19,000 Soldiers every year as nated. According to Dawson, Camp According to Dawson, the most ap- last note. This also will Access to Custer Hill a Regional Collective Training Capability Funston is the central place units will be pealing aspect of Fort Riley’s training fa- be done during retreat, Elementary School will installation. when they are at Fort Riley, but training cility is that it is accommodating to week- ending after the be available from Ashby “Units come here for different rea- takes place at the Multi-Purpose Range end schedules. In 2013, Fort Riley trained sounding of “To the Avenue. For more sons,” said Dave Dawson, chief, Mobili- Complex. more than 23,000 Soldiers. Dawson said Colors.” information or zation and Reserve Support Branch, Di- “We make it easy,” Dawson said. they can support a wide range of training Family members, questions regarding rectorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization “Mostly they come here because it’s close opportunities. civilian contractors and the partial street retirees are highly closure, contact and Security. and has everything they need.” “We can support anything,” Dawson said. encouraged to Corvias Military Living participate in this at 785-717-2200. tradition by standing firm and upright with ACP HOURS their hands over their OF OPERATION Asymmetric Warfare Group seeks new hearts and removing The Directorate of their headgear, if Emergency Services applicable. While would like to bring recruits at Fort Riley Jan. 26 to 30 driving during reveille attention to the and retreat on the available access installation, drivers are control points for By Cheyanna Colborn required to bring their normal and federal 1ST INF. DIV. POST vehicles safely to a holiday hours. complete stop, as they Four Corners/Trooper/ The Asymmetric Warfare Group will would if an emergency Ogden: 24/7. be at Fort Riley Jan. 26 to 30 at the Barlow vehicle were Henry: 24/7. approaching, and place 12th Street: Open from Theater to conduct recruiting briefings their vehicles in park. 4 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday with senior noncommissioned officers. Personnel in civilian to Friday. Closed on Briefing times are 3 p.m. Jan. 27; 9 clothing are to remain weekends and federal a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 28; and 9 and 10:30 seated in their vehicles holidays. a.m. Jan. 29. pulled off to the side of Rifle Range: Open for AWG is looking for officers and NCOs the road for the construction vehicles who are seasoned warfighters and func- duration of the bugle only. tional experts to be operational advisers, call. Fort Riley’s Grant: Open from 5 a.m. operational support and staff. guidance is that to 7 p.m., Monday to A briefing for Soldiers with the 4th In- personnel turn off any Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. music playing in their Saturdays; closed on fantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry vehicles during this Sundays and federal Division is scheduled for Jan. 28. time. holidays. A threat-focused organization, AWG If a group is in a Estes: Open from 5 a.m. provides solutions in complex environ- military vehicle or bus, to 7 p.m., Monday to ments. Through the solutions, AWG’s pur- only the senior Friday; closed pose is to help the Army adapt to current occupant is to exit the weekends and federal and emerging threats. vehicle and render holidays. According to its mission statement, AWG provides operational advisory sup- port globally and rapid solution develop- ment to Army and Joint Force command- ers to enhance Soldier survivability and combat effectiveness, and enable the defeat of current and emerging threats in support of unified land operations. AWG’s design allows direct observa- tions, rapid solution development and dissemination to the Army in a single or- ganization. The AWG is looking for adaptive, motivated, highly trainable officers and NCO’s from Fort Riley.

Key callers important resource to military families

By Maria Betzold “It has to be on a volunteer basis,” said Stephen McDermott, 1ST INF. DIV. POST unit service coordinator, ACS, DFMWR. Key callers have to be classified as non-deployable by the Army. A key caller class is scheduled for 10 a.m. Feb. 4 at Army Com- “A lot of people are ambitious to volunteer, and that’s good,” munity Service. Key callers are volunteer positions in a unit and are Carter said. considered communication assets to other Soldiers in the brigade. According to Carter, key callers are given readily available “Key callers are the information chain,” said Timmie Carter, resources, so family members can call them for a referral to an Outreach Program coordinator, ACS, Directorate of Family and agency. A key caller’s role is to give the information, not to follow Morale, Welfare and Recreation. up on situations. Carter said it’s important for key callers to know their job de- “We stress confidentiality and rumor control because of the scription, which is especially critical during deployment. Key callers nature of the calls,” Carter said. are required to call the family of Soldiers, so the family readiness For more information or to sign up for the key caller class, call group leader knows any changes that occur during the deployment. ACS at 785-239-9435.

TUESDAY TRIVIA CONTEST WINNER

Congratulations to Ajá Wright, our trivia winner this week! She is pictured at left with her son, Charles F. Wright V, and her husband, Staff Sgt. Charles F. Wright IV, 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment. Every Tuesday check out Fort Riley’s Facebook page for the Fort Riley Tuesday Trivia question of the week at www.facebook. com/FortRiley. Every answer will be available somewhere on the official Fort Riley website at www.riley.army.mil. Be the first to post the link from the official page in the comments section of the question. The one who answers the question with the link – and only the link – will get a congratulations salute in that Friday’s issue of the 1st Infantry Division Post newspaper. 3A

HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE JANUARY 23, 2015 | 3 Kansas governor honors Fort Riley service members

Photos by Staff Sgt. Jerry Griffis | 1ST INF. DIV. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback recognized Brig. Gen. Eric J. Wesley, acting senior mission commander, 1st Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice Jackson, acting 1st Inf. Div. senior noncommis- sioned officer, Jan. 15 during the 2015 State of the State address at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka. The two leaders were attending as special guests of the governor. “Before I begin the State of the State in earnest this evening, I want to pay tribute to the men and women of our armed forces,” Brownback said. “The strength of Kansas is best represented by those who risk their lives to protect us.” Wesley and Jackson met with the governor prior to the address and talked with other guests attend- ing the event. “Maj. Gen. Paul Funk, (commander, 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley) … is leading the fight against ISIS, so obviously he is not here with us tonight,” the governor said. “Instead, we are honored to recog- nize all the brave Kansans who serve through the presence of Brig. Gen. Eric Wesley and Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice Jackson of Fort Riley.” The governor’s remarks were met with a standing ovation from the attendees of the State of the State address. Hagel: Fight to end sexual assault must be ‘personal’

By Amaani Lyle wherever else,” Hagel said. “If we don’t under- While he cited “encouraging progress” in “College campuses, other areas that are DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY stand that dimension of this crime, then we stanching the issue over the last year, Hagel ac- dealing with this issue, are looking to the mili- will miss the whole point.” knowledged more can be done, particularly in tary for help … because we have institutional- JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Efforts areas such as social retaliation, which he said ized this as a huge challenge and a priority for to eliminate the baneful issue of sexual assault TRUST AND ACCOUNTABILITY stems from the overall environment. who we are,” Hagel said. “must be personal,” Defense Secretary Chuck ARE CRITICAL “You cannot take the responsibility and Ultimately, Hagel said, the Air Force and mem- Hagel said recently in closing remarks at the The secretary noted that absent personal ac- the accountability for this out of the chain bers of all services are building a legacy as role models Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Re- countability and responsibility, sexual assault of command,” Hagel asserted. “If you see and leaders with a tremendous effect on the future. sponse Summit. will persist no matter how many laws, restric- something, if you sense something, it’s your “We have a unique opportunity because of Hagel said the military community is tions, directives or resources are created. responsibility to step in and deal with it – how we are structured, how we are organized unique in its raised standards and the expecta- “It won’t be an Air Force or a military free stop it, or if you can’t stop it get somebody … that gives us possibilities and avenues of ap- tion that service members will commit to each of sexual assault unless we come at it from a who will stop it.” proach to this that no other institution or com- other both on and off the battlefield. basis of the humanity and the health of the Hagel praised the military as a whole for its munity of families has,” Hagel said. “We’ve got “We should fundamentally begin taking force,” Hagel said. “We have to trust each transparency and recognition of the problem, to fix this problem – it won’t get fixed in Con- care of each other in personal relationships and other.” but said awareness is just the starting point. gress, in the White House or anywhere else.” 4A

4 | JANUARY 23, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Test homes for radon, protect health By Karla Simon Most often, the radon in your home’s indoor air can come 1. The EPA recommends that you test your home every two INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST, U.S. ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND from two sources, the soil underneath your house or your water years or after home renovations to monitor radon levels. supply. Radon migration through the soil into the lowest level of 2. If you are building a new home, school or business, ask January is National Radon Action Month. The Environmental your home is the main cause of radon problems. However, if you about radon-resistant construction. Protection Agency has launched the “Test Your Home, Protect have a private well, consider testing for radon in both air and wa- 3. If elevated levels of radon are detected, repair any problems Your Health” campaign to educate the public about how easy it ter. The devices and procedures for testing your home’s water sup- with the foundation. Seal cracks and other openings around pipes can be to kick radon out before and after a home, school or work- ply are different from those used for measuring radon in the air. and drains. site is built. Test kits are available at most hardware stores for about $20-- 4. Cover any exposed earthen walls. The EPA estimates that nearly one out of every 15 homes in $30. Some state programs offer low-cost or free kits. Those who 5. Paint concrete floors with a sealant. the United States has elevated radon levels. Although radon is a are not comfortable performing the radon test can find a qualified 6. Maintain the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sys- naturally occurring gas, it is radioactive. According to the EPA, contractor familiar with radon to do the testing for them. tems in your home. Have them serviced to ensure proper opera- exposure to radon in the home is responsible for an estimated The amount of radon gas in the air is measured in picocuries tion. 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. Radon (pronounced pee-co-curries) per liter of air or pCi/L. The EPA 7. If confirmed high levels are found in the air, have a radon is colorless, odorless and tasteless. This invisible enemy can only has set an “Action Level” for radon gas of 4.0 picocuries. However, reduction system installed. Consult with a qualified professional be detected by testing. the EPA strongly recommends that you take immediate action to to determine the best system dependent on the foundation type: fix your home, school or workplace if the results from the radon basement, slab-on-grade, or crawlspace. TEST FOR RADON test show 4.0 pCi/L or more. Elevated radon levels can cause lung 8. If elevated levels of radon are detected in your water sup- There is no known safe level of exposure to radon. What can cancer. If your test level shows between 2 and 4 pCi/L, consider ply, treat the water at the point of entry or at the point of use. It you do to protect yourself and your family? Test for radon. This making changes to reduce the amount of radon levels. may require that you have a water treatment system installed to is accomplished by measuring the levels of radon gas. It is a rela- Here are some steps you can take to prevent and reduce radon remove the radon before it enters the building or right before it tively easy and inexpensive process. levels in your home: comes out of the tap.

Certificates of creditable coverage no longer Home wanted Madea needed for beneficiaries losing TRICARE coverage Madea is about 2 to 3 years old and a little bit on the chunky side. She TRICARE TRICARE plan. When beneficiaries receive notice that their cov- loves to play and cuddle and prefers erage is ending, it will include relevant information about other to be the Queen Bee of the house. TRICARE will no longer send beneficiaries certificates of TRICARE options like the Transitional Assistance Management Madea’s Adoption Fee is $62, which includes a creditable coverage when they lose TRICARE eligibility. These Program and ways for beneficiaries to explore their options on the micro-chip; vaccines, including Distemper and Rabies; a certificates are no longer needed when beneficiaries transition state ACA health exchanges. Leukemia test and de-worming. off TRICARE. Beneficiaries will instead receive notice that their All TRICARE health plans exceed the ACA requirement that Those interested can call 785-239-6183 or email TRICARE coverage is ending. health coverage must offer a level of minimal essential coverage. [email protected]. Other shelter animals The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed by If you are looking for other health insurance, you're encour- can be seen at www.facebook.com/fortrileypets. Congress in 2011 changes the law so that insurers cannot deny aged to explore your options through the Market Place at www. All stray animals at Fort Riley picked up by the you coverage based on preexisting conditions. Before this law went healthcare.gov. The current open season runs from November 15 military police are brought to the Fort Riley Stray into effect, when you switched health plans, you had to prove to through February 15, 2015. Facility. The animals are held there for three your new plan that you had coverage before joining them; other- Beneficiaries eligible to purchase TRICARE premium based business days to allow owners to claim their pets. wise they might not cover you for prior illnesses or injuries you plans (TRICARE Retired Reserve, TRICARE Reserve Select, Fort Riley Stray Facility had. With this change in the law, you don’t need a certificate to TRICARE Young Adult, and the Continuing Health Care Plan Building 226 Custer Ave., Main Post prove you had coverage. Benefit), who choose not to purchase this coverage, may qualify 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. TRICARE beneficiaries can lose their coverage for several rea- for premium assistance or state Medicaid based on income, family Monday to Friday sons. Some of the most common include separating from active size, and state of residence. They should go to www.healthcare.gov 785-239-6183 or 785-239-3886 duty, aging out or choosing to stop paying for a premium based or contact their state marketplace for assistance. 5A

HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Commentary JANUARY 23, 2015 | 5  JANUARY 23, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE PAGE 5  RILEY ROUNDTABLE How would you say Martin Lu- DOD: TRICARE patients must ther King Jr. influenced your life today? attest to health care coverage By Terri Moon Cronk 2014 tax forms to each Uniformed service purchase coverage to meet the “By standing up for what he believed DOD NEWS, month in which they had members who have questions act’s minimum requirements, in despite the consequences.” DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY health care coverage, he said. about TRICARE, the act and he noted. That could include the individual coverage man- retired reservists, Selected PFC. CHRISTOPHER WELLS s tax season begins, MEETS MINIMAL date can visit the TRICARE Reserve members, young 299th BSB, 2nd ABCT Defense Department ESSENTIAL COVERAGE website to download a fact adults up to age 26 and those officials want to re- The act mandates that sheet on TRICARE and the who leave military service but Amind TRICARE beneficiaries health care must meet mini- act, with TRICARE plans need transitional coverage, of changes in the tax laws, mum essential coverage, and compared to minimum essen- Ellis said. which require all Americans TRICARE coverage meets tial coverage, Ellis said. TRICARE beneficiaries to have health care insur- that criteria for the majority Military beneficiaries that with tax questions should ance or potentially pay a tax of service members and their are solely eligible for care contact the Internal Revenue “He opened a lot of opportunities for penalty. families, Ellis said. in military hospitals and Service or their tax advisers, progression for the people who had For the first time since the TRICARE Prime, TRI- clinics, for example, parents he emphasized. no voice.” Affordable Care Act passed CARE Standard, TRICARE and parents-in-law, have an “The experts there can in 2010, all U.S. citizens, for Life, TRICARE Overseas, automatic exemption from help them,” Ellis said. SGT. MARIA RODRIGUEZ including service members, TRICARE Remote and the the tax penalty for tax year Editor’s Note: An earlier 267th Signal Co., STB, 1st Sust. Bde. military retirees and their Uniformed Services Fam- 2014 only. version of this story stated family members, must report ily Health Plan meet the NOTE: The TRICARE that TRICARE would send health care coverage on their minimum essential coverage, and ACA fact sheet is avail- tax forms to its customers in 2014 taxes, said Mark Ellis, he added. When purchased, able at www.tricare.mil/~/ January 2015. That was in- a Defense Health Agency premium-based plan such as media/Files/TRICARE/ correct. TRICARE customers, “I know he did good things in history, health care operations pro- TRICARE Reserve Select or Publications/FactSheets/ like all filers, will self-attest but right now, his actions don’t really gram analyst. TRICARE Retired Reserve ACA_FS.pdf. on their 2014 tax returns, no affect me today.” For this year only, taxpay- also fulfill the act’s require- The site also has sugges- health care coverage forms ers will “self-attest” on their ments. tions for those who need to will be mailed. SPC. JACIM SANTOS Co. G, 1st Bn., 18th Inf. Regt., 2nd ABCT Active-duty suicides declined in 2013 “I think he was doing good things for By Nick Simeone the world, but he didn’t really affect DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY me today.” uicides among active duty members of the U.S. military decreased in SPC. JOSEPH FARR Co. G, 1st Bn., 18th Inf. Regt., 2nd ABCT 2013 from the previous year, while Sthose among the reserve components were slightly higher, according to a Defense Department report released today. The 2013 DOD Suicide Event An- nual Report lists 259 suicides among “By standing up and being a coura- active component service members and geous person. I really admire that.” 220 such deaths among members of the reserves and National Guard. According SPC. MICHELA CLARK to the report, failed intimate relation- 267th Signal Co., STB, 1st Sust. Bde. ships were the most prevalent stress factor precipitating suicide, with most of those taking their own lives married. Financial or workplace difficulties were also found to be a key factor. Young, Caucasian males – including junior enlisted troops – were found to be most likely to turn to suicide. THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST The report found that slightly more seeking counseling over the past year, number of counselors available. than 66 percent of those who committed including increased calls to helplines and The Defense Department is also part- suicide had deployed one or more times. meetings with mental health experts. nered with Veterans Affairs to promote This civilian enterprise newspaper is an COMMANDING OFFICER Pentagon officials say they are deeply More than a dozen suicide prevention the Veterans/Military Crisis Line, a confi- authorized publication for members of AND PUBLISHER the Department of Defense. Contents Maj. Gen. Paul E. Funk II concerned about suicides within the programs are available to service members, dential counseling service available around of The 1st Infantry Division Post are PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER armed forces and are actively working to veterans and their families, and each of the clock at 800-273-8255. Also offered is not necessarily the official views of, or Lt. Col. Sean Ryan prevent them. the military branches conducts suicide Vets4Warriors.com, which provides con- endorsed by, the U.S. Government, prevention awareness training. In addi- PRINTER At the same time, they say they have fidential peer support to service members or the Department of the Army. The tion, DOD as a whole has increased the editorial content of this publication John G. Montgomery been encouraged to see more people and their families. is the responsibility of the 1st FORT RILEY EDITORIAL STAFF Infantry Division and Fort Riley PA Officer and printed by Montgomery EDITOR Communications, Inc., a private firm Angelique N. Smythe in no way connected with the U.S. ASSISTANT EDITOR Government under exclusive written Dena O’Dell contract with Fort Riley. Are unpaid debts a military career-killer? 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6 | JANUARY 23, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Hagel initiatives enable Warrant Officer Recruiting team veteran, military support organizations to visit Fort Riley, brief Soldiers By Cheyanna Colborn FOR MORE INFORMATION Roit said some warrant officer spe- 1ST INF. DIV. POST cialties are open to all enlisted Soldiers By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. consistencies” in dealing with Visit the U.S. Army Warrant Officer and some are open to specific Soldiers. Marshall Jr. these organizations. A representative from the Warrant Recruiting website at Warrant Officers remain single-spe- www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant. DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA • Installation commanders Officer Recruiting team will present in- cialty positions with career tracks that ACTIVITY will provide available space and formation about warrant officer require- progress within their field, unlike their associated services on military ments and application procedures Feb. 3 commissioned officer counterparts who WASHINGTON – De- installations allowing national and 5 at the Fort Riley Education Center. sired attributes, explanation of the pro- focus on increased levels of command fense Secretary Chuck Hagel VSOs and MSOs to provide Chief Warrant Officer 3 Frankie E. cess and navigational assistance with our and staff duty positions. has set policy emphasizing the VA-accredited representation Roit, Special Operations Recruiting website and the warrant officer applica- There is a detachment for warrant importance of relationships services to transitioning service Battalion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, is tion,” Roit said. officer recruiting team at Fort Riley, with veteran and military ser- members. scheduled to present the information. Warrant Officers are specialized ex- and Roit is coming to brief in addition vice organizations, as well as • All requests and decisions “When I come to Fort Riley, next perts and trainers in their career fields. to the work the detachment already military support nonprofits, on installation access, use of month, I intend to offer presentations By gaining progressive levels of expertise completes. through initiatives to give the space or logistical support will to those interested Soldiers offering first- and leadership, the leaders provide valu- By having a detachment on post, Roit groups access to service mem- be made in writing. hand information on the warrant officer able guidance to commanders and orga- said it is easier to be more in depth by bers and their families. • Installation commanders program – minimum qualifications, de- nizations in their specialty. knowing units and unit schedules. The defense secretary are directed to be welcoming signed two policy memoran- and supportive of nonprofit or- dums in December directing ganizations that enhance mo- Department of Defense lead- rale and readiness of the force, ers to implement standardized and are consistent with mission procedures to allow veteran, requirements and security con- military and military-support straints. nonprofit organizations better • Training and education access to provide support to will be provided in regular pre- troops and military families. command, judge advocate and public affairs officer training CRITICAL IMPORTANCE courses to educate personnel “National VSOs and on the authorities and flexibili- MSOs,” Hagel said in one ties associated with procedures memo, “are a critical compo- and support to both accredited nent of our overall framework VSOs and MSOs, and military of care for our service members support nonprofit organiza- throughout all phases of their tions. military service, but especially • DOD will use consistent their transition to civilian life and standard procedures to and veteran status.” process requests for installation Nonprofit non-federal enti- access with new tools and tem- ties, he said, can be of critical plates provided to aid in con- importance to service members sistent and fair assessment and throughout their careers, and, adjudication of requests for ac- within the bounds of law and cess and space. regulation, it’s in the depart- • Commanders are autho- ment’s interest to maintain rized to use official command strong and positive relation- communication channels, in- ships with them. cluding Transition Assistance “These memos serve to Program materials, to inform re-emphasize those privileges service troops of the availability granted under the law or of services and support on the flexibilities authorized under installation provided by VSOs, current DOD policy,” Hagel MSOs and military-supporting said. nonprofits. The initiatives direct im- mediate implementation of MAINTAIN additional measures to facili- RELATIONSHIPS tate consistent delivery across Hagel expressed pride in DOD, he said. what he termed a major accom- The directives, Hagel said, plishment and explained the also provide clarity to instal- importance of the directives. lation commanders on adju- “These directives under- dicating requests for space or score my belief that events and services. support provided by VSOs, MSOs and military-support POINTS EMPHASIZED nonprofits can be critically im- In a letter sent to retired portant to the welfare of our Army Gen. Gordon R. Sulli- service members and families,” van, president, Association of he said. the United States Army, and The department must other nonprofit organizations, maintain positive relation- the defense secretary laid out ships with those organizations, six aspects of the initiatives Hagel said, to facilitate their which are designed to remove delivery of services to military “unnecessary barriers and in- personnel who need them. 7A

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ry must be age 25 or younger thews, team manager Staff Sgt. with less than two years of ex- Samuel Parker, DHHB; Spc. perience. Yuri Palenzuela, 5th Squadron, “It makes me feel pretty ac- 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Ar- complished,” said Pfc. Amber mored Brigade Combat Team; Tomlin, 97th Military Police Spc. Yin Jenkins, 2nd General Battalion, about making the Support Aviation Battalion, 1st team. “I haven’t been on post Aviation Regiment, 1st CAB; for a year yet, and this is a pret- and Ibale. ty big deal.” Joining them this year are Tomlin said preparing for Staff Sgt. Lashonda Moore, the competition at Fort Lee is 299th Brigade Support Bat- nerve wracking, but events like talion, 2nd ABCT; Sgt. Chris- this help her to mentally pre- topher Bates, 1st Squadron, pare for the event. 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th In- “Right now, I really like our fantry Brigade Combat Team; chances,” Matthews said. “Last Sgt. Michael Allen, 1st Attack year, I didn’t like our chanc- Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st es going in, but we finished Aviation Regiment, 1st CAB; strong.” Sgt. Michael Kobashigawa, 1st In 2014, the team finished Combined Arms Battalion, in fifth place out of 19 compet- 63rd Armor Regiment, 2nd ing teams. Several members of ABCT; Spc. Diana Carter, the team took home gold, silver 1st Sustainment Brigade; Spc. and bronze medals in their in- Eric Barrera, 3rd AHB, 1st dividual categories. Avn. Regt., 1st CAB; Tomlin; “This year, I’m looking for Pfc. Ashley Jackson, 1st Sust. first place...,” the coach said. Bde.; Williams; and Pfc. Jesus “I’m pushing for perfection.” Leon, 2nd General Support J. Parker Roberts | 1ST INF. DIV. Returning members of the Aviation Battalion, 1st Avia- Pfc. Amber Tomlin, 97th MP Bn., slices garlic Jan. 15 at Fort Riley’s Food Service lab as part of the Student Chef Cookoff. Culinary Arts Team are Mat- tion Regiment, 1st CAB.

BRONZE STAR Continued from page 1 MEDICS Continued from page 1 this, and I’m also very privileged that your dad is the handler is just there to read his change of be- timed events, with the here to help pin on this award.” havior when he finds something, then give him highest-scoring Soldier Armantrout and Storm returned to Fort his reward.” being named best medic. Leonard Wood in August 2014. Storm was at Proud of his accomplishments and those of “The unit Best Medic the post’s kennels and wasn’t able to join his han- his K-9 partner, Armantrout described a bigger competition wasn’t just dler for the Jan. 5 ceremony. picture as a MWD handler. about competing,” Wayne “Storm did a huge portion of our work, but I “Not only are you providing assistance to said. “It was an opportu- get all of the credit,” Armantrout said about his all the units,” Armantrout said, “it’s a morale nity to allow Soldiers time K-9 partner waiting in the kennels. “The dogs booster for everybody you’re around. Anytime to have fun while testing actually do most of the work. They receive all someone sees a dog, they want to pet it, and that their knowledge.” of the training to find the explosives for us, and brightens everybody’s day a little bit.” The first-place winner received an Army Com- mendation Medal; sec- ond-place winner received an Army Achievement Staff Sgt. Bernhard Lashleyleidner | 1ST ABCT Medal; and the third- Sgt. Bradly Moyer (left) inserts an intravenous line into place winner received a Spc. Brett Ashbrook (right), both combat medics with certificate of appreciation. HHT, 4th Sqdn., 4th Cav. Regt., during the unit’s Best “I am very proud of Medic Competition Dec. 5 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The all the Soldiers for giving competition was designed to test the unit’s medical their best,” Wayne said. personnel’s tactical medical knowledge.

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IN BRIEF MORE INFORMATION TRAFFIC UPDATES The Resilient Spouse For traffic updates, please see Academy is a four-day class the Traffic Report on page 2 or military spouses and family visit www.riley.army.mil and click members can sign up for to learn about a variety of on “Advisories.” available resources. GENERAL INFORMATION For general information about events and services at Fort Riley, visit www.facebook.com/FortRiley Program or follow @FortRiley on Twitter.

CEREMONIES For U.S. Army Garrison Fort provides Riley ceremony information, visit twitter.com/usagceremonies.

WINTER BASH insight for Olaf’s Frozen Winter Bash is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 24 at Eyster Pool. Patrons can enjoy spouses popsicles, hot chocolate and Sven’s carrots with ranch. Admission is $5 per individual or $10 per RSA course teaches skills family. Pool passes do not cover the event. The first 200 children for suicide intervention, will receive a blue ice wand that master resilience training glows. For more information, call 785-239-4854. By Maria Betzold 1ST INF. DIV. POST COSMIC BINGO Cosmic Bingo is scheduled Fort Riley spouses learned about a for 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at Rally Point. variety of available resources during the It’s 70s Night at Cosmic Bingo. Resilient Spouse Academy Jan. 12 to 15 Enjoy a glow-in-the-dark bingo at Fort Riley. experience, complete with danc- During the four-day course, spouses ing, games and fun. Cost is $15 learned Master Resilience Training per person and includes a bingo skills and Applied Suicide Intervention package and glow novelties. The Skills Training, or ASIST. event is open to those 16 years and Julia Pleasants, military spouse, was older. For more information, call a participant in the academy. 785-784-5733 or 785-239-3467. “It’s really important to me because I also serve in the National Guard,” MOVIE NIGHT Pleasants said, about going through the The movie “Snow Queen” is training RSA offers. scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Cheyanna Colborn | POST According to Becky Willis, the Fort Riley Post Library. Pop- Isabelle Dillard, 6, gets her face painted during the Winnie the Pooh Birthday Jan. 17 Readiness Branch manager, Army at the Fort Riley Post Library. corn will be provided. For more Community Service, Directorate information, call 785-239-5305. of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Fort Riley was given LISTENING SESSION a best practice award for the RSA The Army Listening Session program, and the information was at Fort Riley is scheduled for 3:30 shared with installations worldwide. p.m. Feb. 9 at the Geary County The first day of the academy was the Grin and Bear it MRT class, which included analyzing a Convention Center Courtyard by person’s thought process. Marriott, 310 Hammons Drive, The second and third days of the Junction City. The forum is an Library throws birthday bash for Winnie the Pooh academy consisted of the ASIST class. opportunity for the community The focus of those two days was learn- to provide input to representatives ing how to recognize the symptoms of of Headquarters, Department of suicide and how to help prevent it. the Army, as they consider force By Cheyanna Colborn IF YOU GO 1ST INF. DIV. POST “I’m learning a lot of new skills and structure and stationing decisions. assets to help better prepare myself to Fort Riley Post Library The event is open to the public. help save a life,” Pleasants said, about he Fort Riley Post Library hosted a Winnie the Pooh party Toddler, All-Ages Story Time » Toddlers: 11:30 a.m. the ASIST training. Jan. 17 at the library. The event was a way for attendees to MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS Saturdays – unless Staff Sgt. Larry Wesley, chaplain’s as- T celebrate the birthday of Winnie the Pooh. otherwise posted, All Applications for scholarships sistant, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Families celebrated with a birthday cake, crafts, face paint- for military children are now open. Ages: 1:30 p.m. Saturdays Team, said sometimes Soldiers don’t al- ing, pin-the-tail on Eeyore and snacks. Applications will be available at (unless otherwise posted) ways bring home available resources for Shawnelle Dillard, mom and military spouse, said » Fort Riley Post Library their spouses to see, and RSA helps spous- the Fort Riley Commissary. The she brings her children to the library every Saturday Building 5306 Hood Drive, es learn more about their Soldier’s job. application deadline is Feb. 13. because staff members are very kid-friendly and her Fort Riley For more information, visit www. children feel comfortable. ABOUT ACS militaryscholar.org. The library hosts toddler story time at 11:30 a.m. and a For more information story time for all ages at 1:30 p.m. every Saturday, which in- about Story Time, visit For more information about CORVIAS SCHOLARSHIPS cludes snacks and crafting. http://rileymwr.com/library Army Community Service and Corvias Foundation is offering or call 785-239-5305. the services it provides, visit scholarships and grants for family See POOH, page 12 the office at 7264 Normandy members of active-duty Soldiers. Drive on Custer Hill, or call 785- 239-9435. Applications are available and more information can be found on the Foundation website at www. corviasfoundation.org. Interested individuals may also call or email for more information at 1-401- Complete program revamp coming for Rally Point 228-2836 or info@corviasfounda- tion.org. Scholarship applications Bingo-only venue to add MORE ONLINE Additional activities in the works “It’s a really big change for us, and are due Feb. 12. include line dancing classes, Wii we’re very excited about it,” Wilburn revamped programming, For more information about Just Dance sessions and cocktail- said. “We want to get the word out HASFR SCHOLARSHIPS the new and improved Rally making classes. to our community and give them a Point, visit: rileymwr.com or The Historical and Archaeo- additional facility hours facebook.com/rileymwr Victory Hour will run from 4 chance to support the revamp.” logical Society of Fort Riley is to 5 p.m. each Friday, with Right Wilburn said DFMWR already offering scholarships for students By Cheyanna Colborn Arm Nights scheduled for the first uses social media to let people know who reside in or attend school in 1ST INF. DIV. POST “In recent months, the facility has Friday of each month. A Right about what events are happening. Geary or Riley counties. Three been operating just one night per Arm Night is an Army tradition DFMWR has a Facebook page and students will be awarded the For the last several years, Rally week, Friday, for regular bingo, with where leaders bring those they rely a presence on Twitter. As the DFM- scholarships for $1,000, $500 and Point has been a facility that hosted monthly special bingo events.” on – their right arms – to show WR staff gear up for the Rally Point $250, respectively. Application bingo three nights per week with Beginning Feb. 4, Rally Point will their appreciation during an eve- revamp, there will be several related packets are available at www.fortri- some special events thrown in the have regular operating hours from 4 ning of camaraderie. giveaways conducted on Facebook. Special programming will be on The giveaways will be for a lim- leyhistoricalsociety.org. Deadline mix, including Family Bingo, Cosmic to 10 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday. Bingo and Mega Bingo. Each night of the week will have differ- Saturdays, including comedy nights ited time and will include a weekly for applications is Feb. 15. “Basically, it was all bingo, all the ent programming. Regular bingo will on the first Saturday of each month, giveaway for Wednesday bingo, along KEEP HEAT ON time,” said Heather Wilburn, market- be on Wednesdays. Ladies’ nights will glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Bingo and with contests for free admission to ing director, Directorate of Family be Thursdays and will consist of drink events like Rock Star Karaoke Feb. 28 Cosmic Bingo, comedy night and Traveling during block leave? and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. specials, karaoke, dancing and music. and Dueling Pianos in March. other events. Corvias Military Living asks on-post residents to keep the heat on and set between 60 to 65 degrees while they are away. This will prevent frozen pipes, while ‘Guardians,’ JCHS renew partnership conserving energy. If you have extended travel plans, please sign Community involvement DID YOU KNOW? “We’re trying to prove to the stu- up for House Watch through your dents and parents our commitment (to Community Office. remains priority for every The charter between them),” said Lt. Kevin Spencer, 97th Junction City High School and Military Police Battalion, 89th Military RILEY RIDE the 97th MP Bn. was first Police Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. Fort Riley brigade signed in March 2011. Heading to Aggieville for Every Fort Riley brigade is in- drinks? Get home to Fort Riley By Maria Betzold volved in an Adopt-a-School pro- safely with Riley Ride. The trans- 1ST INF. DIV. POST About 25 members of the 97th gram, so each brigade has adopted a Maria Betzold | POST portation service is open to all De- MP Bn., along with Lt. Col. Alexan- different school. Some of the schools JCHS Principal Melissa Sharp partment of Defense ID cardhold- Junction City High School and der C. Murray, Command Sgt. Maj. are out of the area, but the commu- (left) and Lt. Col. Alexander C. Murray, 97th MP Bn. (Right), ers and runs Friday and Saturday the 97th Military Police Battalion Kevin C. Rogers and JCHS Principal nity involvement remains a priority, renew their institutions’ com- evenings. For more information, renewed their commitment to each Melissa Sharp, participated in the Spencer said. other during an Adopt-a-School char- mitment to each other Jan. 13 at call 785-239-5614. charter signing between the JCHS ter signing Jan. 13 at the high school. girls’ and boys’ basketball games. See PARTNERSHIP, page 12 the school. 1DivPost.com

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By Kalyn Curtis don’t hibernate 1ST INF. DIV. POST By Col. Andrew Cole family member’s unit FRG to Q. What is your educa- GARRISON COMMANDER find out what opportunities tional background? are available. I received my Bachelor t’s easy to slow down, USO FORT RILEY of Science degree from hibernate and hide inside Briar Cliff College in our warm homes all win- USO Fort Riley is always Sioux City, Iowa, and my Iter as temperatures drop below looking for volunteers to supple- master’s degree in educa- freezing. ment its efforts. The USO center tion administration from While in Building 6918 on Custer Hill Kansas State University. going outside is open 365 days a year and is might be a staffed almost entirely by volun- Q. How long have you challenge, teers. Volunteers also help run all been a principal? let’s look for of USO Fort Riley’s programs, I have served as principal opportunities including its No Dough Dinners. at Fort Riley Middle School to stay active AMERICAN RED CROSS for 15 years. Before serving within our Col. as principal, I taught for Cole The American Red Cross communities. seven years before serving I encour- at Fort Riley is an active as athletic director and as- age you to get out into your organization that is always sistant principal. communities, meet your seeking volunteers. Often well neighbors and spend time with known for its blood drives, Q. Why did you want to Kalyn Curtis | POST one another. Get out, be active, the Red Cross also is essential become a principal? Joe Handlos has served as principal at Fort Riley Middle School for 15 years. His have fun and socialize. in emergency notifications, I was interested in making goal for the students at FRMS is to mobilize the Fort Riley Learning community to Visit www.rileymwr.com or emergency recovery efforts a difference in the educa- support the accomplishment of the school’s mission, which is to assist students pick up a winter issue of the and education programming. tion of students and thought in developing the skills necessary to become lifelong learners and responsible Directorate of Family and Mo- members of society. MEDICAL CLINICS working as a principal would rale, Welfare and Recreation’s provide me a greater oppor- Irwin Army Community guide for upcoming activities tunity to impact the entire THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT were you in school? Hospital, outlying medical, open to Soldiers, families, learning community. I was OK, but not a strong retirees and civilians. dental and even the Fort Riley • Name: Joe Handlos student. When I was inter- Stay active at one of our Veterinary Clinic all rely on Q. What do you like • School: Fort Riley Middle School ested in the content or liked many fitness centers or join an volunteer support to remain about being a principal? • Hometown: Carroll, Iowa the teacher, I did great. intramural sports team. Futsal, operational. Many opportuni- I really like planning with basketball, bowling and ties exist to make a difference, people. Whether it’s plan- Q. What are your hobbies? especially for those interested in racquetball are just a few team ning with a student to raise our students having a parent Q. Do you have a military I love to read, work out the medical profession. sports to consider. Grab some their grades or planning with deployed or TDY during connection? and spend time with family For more information about friends and visit the Warrior staff for an upcoming in their time at FRMS, there My wife was in the Army (especially grandkids) and Fort Riley’s volunteer oppor- Zone, Fort Riley Skeet and service, planning with people is a need for us to connect and stationed at Fort Riley friends. Trap Range or the Arts and tunities, contact Becky Willis, to work toward a common with families throughout the when we were married. Crafts Center. Get out and Fort Riley installation volunteer goal is very rewarding. deployment process. Q. What is your personal stay engaged. coordinator, at 785-239-4593 Q. Were you ever sent motto, and why? Also, consider the many or 785-239-9435; becky.d.willis. Q. What are some of the Q. What is your goal for to the principal’s office as a I am only one, but I am volunteer opportunities avail- [email protected]; or by stopping unique aspects to being a the students of this school? student? Why? one. I cannot do everything, able at Fort Riley and get by Army Community Service, principal for a school on a My goal is to mobilize No I wasn’t. It’s not that but I can do something. involved. There are countless Building 7264 Normandy Drive military installation? the Fort Riley Learning I was always well-behaved And I will not let what I opportunities to volunteer in on Custer Hill. I find that being a princi- community to support the but having eight brothers cannot do interfere with the local area. Here are a few. Participate – don’t hibernate pal at Fort Riley is especially accomplishment of our and sisters who would report what I can do. – Edward and don’t let your buddies hole rewarding because there is a school’s mission, which is to every move to my parents Everett Hale. FAMILY READINESS GROUPS up and isolate. There are lots of greater need for the school to assist students in developing motivated me to stay out of I like this motto because FRGs are a great place to activities all around the installa- represent a stabilizing element the skills necessary to become serious trouble. I believe it is important for volunteer. And while you’re tion – take those steps and get in each student’s life. With lifelong learners and respon- all of us to bring a can-do helping out, you’ll be keeping out your door. having a large number of sible members of society. Q. What kind of student attitude to life each day. up with the latest information on your spouse’s unit. 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HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE JANUARY 23, 2015 | 11 Program offers help for those with disabilities By Kalyn Curtis MORE INFORMATION Enrollment in EFMP is and care for any disability that 1ST INF. DIV. POST mandatory and must be up- requires medical services for For more information dated every three years or if a chronic conditions including, Barlow Theater is now in digital! about EFMP, visit ACS, To a new Army family, ac- diagnosis changes. but are not limited to asthma, Tickets cost $5.50 for adults and $3 for children 7264 Normandy Drive on Tickets for 3-D and first-run movies cost extra. ronyms may seem difficult Custer Hill or call 785- Kristina Garza, systems attention deficit disorder, dia- to understand. For example, 239-9435. navigator, EFMP, encourages betes and multiple sclerosis. Children younger than 5 are admitted free. EFMP. What exactly does that families who have a member Once enrolled in EFMP, mean, and, what does the pro- with a medical disability to en- it allows families to receive gram offer? roll in EFMP. ongoing services from a EFMP, or the Exceptional “EFMP is very complex EFMP provides the family medical specialist, receive Family Member Program, is with multiple layers of service designed to provide a com- with support by establishing and support,” she said. “Any early intervention or special prehensive, coordinated, services needed, transferring family enrolled in EFMP or education services through multi-agency approach for records, setting up medical (that is) experiencing medi- an individualized education community support, hous- care and providing contacts cal or educational situations program or individualized ing, medical, educational, for the gaining installation’s is encouraged to come speak family service plan. social support and personal EFMP. The program also pro- to EFMP at (Army Commu- For more information FRIDAY, JAN. 23 service for families with chil- vides support groups, work- nity Service) for information about EFMP, visit ACS, 7264 • The Imitation Game (PG-13) 7 P.M. dren who have physical or shops and educational oppor- and resources.” Normandy Drive on Custer SATURDAY, JAN. 24 mental disabilities. tunities for families. EFMP can provide help Hill or call 785-239-9435. • Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb (PG) 2 P.M. • The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies (PG-13) 7 P.M. SUNDAY, JAN. 25 K-State to honor Kubik’s work at concert • The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies (PG-13) 5 P.M. Kansas composer was The Hale Library Concert of the K-State Auditorium Nov. The evening also will feature Series presents a special per- 11, 1970, by the Minnesota an exhibit of the Gail Kubik col- leading voice in area formance of Kubik’s works Orchestra, the K-State Choral lection, which is housed in the at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in Hale Union and Ray Milland. Morse Department of Special of radio, film, TV Library’s Hemisphere Room Kubik died from a rare trop- Collections at Hale Library. The at Kansas State University. A ical blood disease, apparently Friends Concert Committee is K-STATE MEDIA RELATIONS wine and dessert reception fol- contacted during a world tour promising additional surprises lows the performance. for the U.S. Department of that make this a must-see event. MANHATTAN – Al- Kubik won a Pulitzer Prize State in 1984. He was 69. Individual tickets are $30 though he lived much of in 1952 for “Symphony Con- Alfred Cochran, professor of each; student tickets are $10 his professional life in Italy certante,” which was derived music in the university’s School each. To purchase tickets online, For movie titles and and France, famed composer from a movie score he created of Music, Theatre and Dance, visit www.found.ksu.edu/rsvp/ Gail Kubik never lost touch for the film “C-Man.” He also and author of “The Functional concertseries. For additional showtimes, call with his Kansas roots. composed music for the Acad- Music of Gail Kubik: Catalyst assistance, contact Darchelle Born more than 100 years emy Award-winning cartoon for the Concert Hall,” will in- Martin at martin05@k-state. 785-239-9574 ago in 1914, he spent his “Gerald McBoing Boing,” troduce the concert. Performers edu or 785-532-7442. youth in Coffeyville, Kansas, which revolutionized the musi- include additional university and went on to be one of the cal approach to animated films. music faculty, including Aman- leading voices in mid-to-late In 1969 he came to K-State as da Arrington, Paul Hunt, Tod 20th-century music, espe- composer-in-residence. His com- Kerstetter, Nora Lewis, David cially in the realm of radio, position “A Record of Our Time” Littrell, Susan Maxwell, Kristin films and TV. was performed at the dedication Mortenson and Craig Parker. 4B/

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The charter between the high school and the 97th MP Bn. was first signed in March 2011. “It definitely gives back to the community,” Spencer said. “It kind of gives back to us because a lot of students are from military families.” Students and families are accustomed to seeing 97th MP Bn. Soldiers working at Maria Betzold | POST the school, Sharp said. Spouses listen to an instructor while attending an Volunteer opportuni- ASIST class during the Resilient Spouse Academy Jan. ties include assisting with 12 to 15 at Fort Riley. The four-day class taught MRT, graduation ceremonies, ASIST and Domestic Violence Awareness training. dances and a summer con- Photos by Cheyanna Colborn | POST ditioning program, and Mariah McMillan, 4, grabs cookies from the snack table during the Winnie the Pooh being guest speakers, al- Birthday Jan. 17 at the Fort Riley Post Library. though, the opportunities are endless, she added. “The battalion serves POOH Continued from page 9 as role models for our stu- dents as they all have vary- Martha Cobble, mom and kins, said she brings her ing educational goals and military spouse, said the two children, Finlay, 6, degrees within the Army,” Cell phone use while driving is prohibited on clerks who work at the li- and Ophelia, 4, to more Sharp said. “The Fort Ri- post. Phone calls may be made only with a hands- brary have inspired her chil- events at the post library ley community is simply free device. Texting is included in the ban. Failure helping JCHS work to dren’s love of reading. when their dad away, to adhere to policy will result in a $75 fine. “We are at the library ev- training or deployed. raise our students in the ery other day because they “We are grateful for the best way possible.” want books,” Cobble said. library and events to keep Lucas Cobble, 3, makes a Another mom and mili- (our) minds off of dad being birthday card for Winnie the tary spouse, Caroline Ad- gone,” Adkins said. Pooh during the Winnie the Pooh Birthday Jan. 17 at the Fort Riley Post Library. WWW.1DIVPOST.COM

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IN BRIEF BOSS X-GAMES Fitness: A Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Winter X-Games Trip is planned for Jan. 23 to 26 to Step up Aspen, Colorado. Registration is lingin nk $450 and includes travel, lodging, S ’ I lift tickets and entry into the X- Games. For more information, call Triad goals 785-239-2677. By Ronald W. Wolf RACQUETBALL TOURNEY ARMY MEDICINE A Singles Racquetball Tourna- ment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Jan. 24 FALLS CHURCH, Va. – It’s time at King Field House. The tourna- for Soldiers to step it up with the Per- ment is open to Department of formance Triad goals. Literally. Defense ID cardholders, 18 years During fiscal year 2014, the Per- and older. Registration is $10 formance Triad pilot program was per player and ends Jan. 22. The conducted in three separate active- tournament is free for active-duty duty battalions. The data from the pi- military. For more information, call lot program provided a picture of the 785-239-2813. sleep, activity, and nutrition behaviors INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE of Soldiers in the pilot at baseline and An 8 for $8 Intermediate League throughout the six-month program. is scheduled from 2:30 to 4:30 Data collected from the pilot pro- p.m. Jan. 24 at Custer Hill Bowl- gram indicated, however, that some ing Center. The league is open to goals needed to be changed for active- youth, 8 to 18 years. The eight-week duty Soldiers. For example, when sur- league runs every Saturday through veyed before the pilot program began, March 14. Cost is $8 per week and 64 percent of Soldiers reported that includes a bowling ball, shoes or they were already meeting the activ- bag at completion. The league has ity goals, even before any training or USBC-certified coaches. For more education on the Performance Triad information, call 785-239-4366. had begun. At the same time, however, only 5 percent of Soldiers were meet- CLIMB TIME ing the sleep or nutrition goals. Family Climb Time is scheduled In short, the sleep and nutrition Maria Betzold | POST from 2 to 4 p.m. by reservations goals provided Soldiers targets to shoot Sgt. Amber Minear, BOSS president, and Chris Dumler, DFMWR graphic designer, admire for; the activity goals were already largely Jan. 24 at Craig Fitness Center. James Holmes during the sleeve portion of the Slingin’ Ink Tattoo competition. This was the Cost is $5 per person and is open second annual tattoo competition at the Warrior Zone. met by most Soldiers. A curious thing to those 10 years and older. Trained happened on the way to the end of the staff belay will be on site to belay six-month pilot evaluation period; activ- participants. Those interested can ity levels went backward from exceeding call to schedule a one-hour block at Event supports inked Soldiers the goals toward only meeting the goals. 785-239-2363. Soldiers may have unconsciously been By Maria Betzold reducing their activity to meet the goals THAT 70S BOWL 1ST INF. DIV. POST they were told to achieve. That 70’s Bowl is scheduled from The decision was made to up- date the activity goals for active-duty 5 to 10 p.m. Jan. 31 at Custer Hill Some people get tattoos to re- Soldiers. The updated goals are per- Bowling Center. The event includes member loved ones or quote Bible formance-oriented and based recom- a 1970s costume contest, photo verses, but getting support for a mendations from professional orga- opportunities and bowling. Cost is tattoo is a different ballgame, ac- nizations, including the American $12 for adults and $9 for children. cording to Staff Sgt. James Holmes, For more information, call 785-239- Headquarters and Headquarters College of Sports Medicine, or ACSM, 4366. Company, Special Troops Battal- the National Strength and Condition- ing Association, and the Army’s physi- TAILGATE PARTY ion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. cal training policy. A Super Bowl Tailgate Party is Holmes was one of several par- Soldiers should incorporate the scheduled from 2 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at ticipants at the second annual Slin- following new “plus goals” in the the Warrior Zone. Watch the game gin’ Ink tattoo competition Jan. 15 Performance Triad to their routine on more than 20 screens, tailgate at the Warrior Zone. fitness activities. with brats, burgers and chili. The “With all the new changes • To the requirement for 10,000 event is open to guests, 18 years and in regulations, (the event) helps steps, 5,000 steps have been added – older. For more information, call support us,” Holmes said about new total is 15,000 steps. 785-240-6618. the competition. • To the two to three days per week goal of resistance training, Soldiers DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Holmes, who won first place in the sleeve and Asian-inspired should add one or more day per week A Dodgeball Tournament is categories, said tattoos are of agility training. scheduled for 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at King about the meaning behind the • To the goal of 150 minutes per Field House. Cost is $50 per team image or words, not about the week of moderate or greater aerobic ex- and free for active-duty teams. The Maria Betzold | POST ercise, Soldiers should add a “plus goal” ink itself. He said he collected Sgt. Heath Cline (left) and Spc. Steven Smarsh (right), both with tournament is open to all Depart- his tattoos over the course of of 75 minutes of vigorous exercise. ment of Defense cardholders, 18 the 1st Bn., 28th Inf. Regt., 4th IBCT demonstrate combative years and older. It is a double elimi- See TATTOO, page 14 training during the Jan. 15 Slingin’ Ink Tattoo competition. See TRIAD, page 14 nation tournament, and 12 players can participate per team. For more information, call 785-239-2813. BOWLING SPECIAL Double amputee NCO instills resilience, motivation PROGRAMMING: Monday to Friday: From 11 By Lisa Ferdinando said he had two questions after his in- Commanding a.m. to 1 p.m., pizza and salad buf- ANS jury: Why did it happen? When will general of Joint fet, $6.99 get it better? Force Head- Monday to Friday afternoon JOINT BASE MYER-HEN- “Those answers, they never come. quarters- specials: From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., DERSON HALL, Va. – Double- Those answers never are really there,” National Capital $2 games and $2 shoes. amputee Master Sgt. Cedric King had he said, speaking to more than 500 Region, U.S. Wednesday to Friday: From 1 to to choose after his injury: he could let people, most of them Soldiers. “The Army Military 6 p.m., $2.50 games and $2 shoes. the injury define him or he could set journey has to teach you the answers District of Saturdays: From 11 a.m. to 6 out on a new course to conquer these to those two questions.” Washington, p.m., $2.50 games and $2 shoes. new challenges. A situation only gets better when you Maj. Gen. Jef- Sundays: From noon to 6 p.m., King, who lost both legs and suf- make up your mind to make it better, he frey S. Buchan- family fun, $35 per lane, which fered severe damage of his arm in an said. When you focus on the positive, the an, left, pres- includes two hours of bowling, improvised explosive device blast in positive in your life magnifies, he said. ents Master one large two-topping pizza, two Afghanistan in 2012, chose the latter. “I still have my eyesight. I still have Sgt. Cedric King pitchers of soda and shoes for up to The master sergeant was the featured people around me who love me. I still a keepsake Jan. six people. speaker at a recent Professional Devel- got the chance at living a wonderful 14 at Joint Base Evening specials: opment and Resiliency training forum life. I still got a chance at helping other Myer-Hender- Wednesday – Dollar Night: hosted by the Joint Force Headquarters people,” he said. son Hall, Va. From 6 to 9 p.m., $1 games and - National Capital Region, U.S. Army When you focus on the problems $1 shoes. Military District of Washington. and challenges in your life, your prob- Thursday – Quarter Mania: lems and challenges magnify, King said. Lisa Ferdinando From 6 to 9 p.m., $5 cover, which CHANGE IN PERSPECTIVE ANS includes shoes and 50¢ games. King, who is still on active duty, See AMPUTEE, page 14 Friday – Red Pin: From 6 to 9 p.m., $10 for 3 games with shoes and prizes Extreme: From 9 p.m. to mid- Comeback Cats: Resilient K-State tops Baylor Bears night. Cost is $9, which includes shoes and up to three hours of bowl- By Kelly McHugh Despite falling behind by 14 points in ing. Cost is $7 for children. K-STATE ATHLETICS the opening minutes, K-State players nev- Saturday – Extreme: From 6 er gave up, and, shot by shot, stop by stop, p.m. to midnight. Cost is $9, which MANHATTAN – An electric at- clawed their way back into the game. includes shoes and up to three hours mosphere and a basketball team that In the closing minutes of the first half, of bowling. never backed down - that was the scene the Wildcats went on a 12-0 run led by GOLF COURSE HOURS Jan. 17 in Bramlage Coliseum as the K- sophomore guard Marcus Foster. Howev- State men’s basketball team upset No. er, three straight Bear 3-pointers to close During the winter months, 22 Baylor, 63-61. the half put Baylor ahead, 33-24, at half- the golf course is open 9 a.m. to 5 “To beat a very good team, a top time. Down by nine points, K-State con- p.m., Monday to Friday, and from ranked team, it’s a credit to our guys,” tinued to battle in the second half. How- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sun- said head coach Bruce Weber. “We ever, with 11:30 left on the clock and the days and holidays. If the weather is hung in there. We didn’t look very good Wildcats down by 12 points, Foster was scheduled to be 40 degrees Fahren- in the game’s first eight or 10 minutes; sent to the bench with four fouls. heit or lower, then the golf course K-STATE ATHLETICS we had too many turnovers ... but we “I was feeling good because I know may close. Follow on @custerhill- From left to right, K-State Men’s Basketball Team sophomore forward Wesley Iwundu, senior forward Nino Williams and senior forward told the guys, you just have to keep how quick Foster can light up things,” golf Twitter for up-to-the-minute Thomas Gipson celebrate on the court during a Jan. 17 basketball fighting and grinding and hope some happenings with closures. game against Baylor University at Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan. things happen.” See COMEBACK, page 14

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TATTOO Continued from page 13 time, between changes in Maj. Jason Schmidt started the because of the uncertainty re- his relationships and jobs, competition with encouraging garding rules and regulations and all the life experiences words about tattoo regulations about tattoos in the military. he has been through. for the military. In addition to the tattoo judg- “Being in Kansas, there’s “We want Soldiers to enjoy ing, this year’s event included a not a lot of tattoo conventions,” the freedom of expression,” new tattoo drawing contest and a Holmes said, adding the Slingin’ Schmidt said. combatives demonstration. Ink competition is an outlet at The tattoos were judged “It gives people a different Fort Riley for those who like to in eight different categories: outlet,” Kendrick said. “We have participate in tattoo conventions. Portrait, pinup, wording, different Soldiers with differ- Tattoo competitions are sleeve, Asian-inspired, black ent hobbies here at the Warrior usually so far from Kansas and white, full color, most re- Zone. We want to offer some- that traveling to them can be grettable and crowd favorite. thing for everyone.” a detour for a lot of people. Caite Kendrick, business Reactions from the tattoo “(Slingin’ Ink) gives us the manager, Warrior Zone, Di- competition have been posi- opportunity to participate (in rectorate of Family and Mo- tive, Kendrick said, and she a competition),” he said. rale, Welfare and Recreation, hopes to continue the compe- Garrison Command Sgt. said the event started last year tition in the future.

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King has served nearly 20 wanted, then I just reached up two daughters, helped him year in the Army, including the shelf that I could,” he said. emerge stronger and sharper, a decade as an Army Ranger. The small things turned to like the pencil. While the ter- He had competed in the Best bigger things. rorists could take his legs, they Ranger competition multiple He told the crowd how he could never take his spirit and times. He did a tour in Iraq, was determined to learn how strength, he said. and was on his second tour to swim again, even refusing in Afghanistan at the time of to get out of the pool when a STRENGTH his injury. lifeguard demanded he leave, FROM WITHIN He said for months af- in fear he would drown. He Command Sgt. Maj. Da- ter he was injured, he would persevered, despite the doubts vid O. Turnbull, command “complain about the two legs by the lifeguard and doubts in sergeant major of Joint Force that I lost.” his own mind, and he learned, Headquarters - National During a moment he was he said. Capital Region, U.S. Army alone at the hospital and feel- He didn’t stop there: he has Military District of Washing- ing down, he opened a care since completed various road ton, recalls visiting King in package and found a pack of races and competitions, in- the hospital. unsharpened pencils. cluding the Army Ten-Miler, “It was the same Ced- Then it hit him; a pencil is Boston Marathon, and Iron- ric I knew as a young team useless unless it is sharpened, man competition. He also leader,” Turnbull said. “He which he compared to going does various public speaking was a little banged up, a little through adversity. engagements and said he wants bruised up, but his attitude, After a period of adversity, to write a book about his life. his smile, the gleam in his the pencil emerges sharp, ex- eyes was still there.” tremely useful and able to com- RESILIENCE, STRENGTH Pausing with emotion, plete the mission. He was the “It was like a bad dream,” Turnbull said, “He told me pencil; the blast happened for King recalled about waking up that day he was going to get a reason, for a greater purpose, at Walter Reed National Mili- through this. With no doubt he said. tary Medical Center in Bethes- in his mind he said ‘I’m going Then slowly things began da, Maryland. to get through this. I got this.’” to change in his life, he said. His wife had to break the Turnbull noted how King “I began to find little things news to him that both his legs just returned from Florida, to appreciate,” he said. “That’s had to be amputated while he where he ran a 5K, 10K, a half- hard to do if you’re missing a was in a medically induced marathon, and a marathon. pair of legs, but if you look coma, and that his arm was se- “Because everybody knows – at the way things happen, the verely damaged. why do one race when you can pendulum swung that way so “That’s news that you can’t do four over a weekend,” Turn- far to where I was complaining even fathom,” he said. bull said. about everything.” “I knew I had to make a de- In a video played at the event, If the pendulum could cision on whether I was going to First Lady Michelle Obama swing far into the negative, allow that adversity to own me said she met King at the White then it could also swing “to- for the rest of my life or whether House last year and saw his “cou- ward the good, toward the I was going to make something rageous spirit first-hand.” positive,” he said. out of this pain,” he said. King “embodies the incredi- His wife wanted her loving King said he absolutely ble resilience and strength of all of husband back; his children would want his legs back if he our wounded warriors,” she said. just wanted their father back, could. However, he added that “We owe it to these heroes he said. he would never want to return to show just a tiny fraction of “Instead of reaching up on the perspective and the outlook their commitment in service to the shelf that I could not reach he has now on life. this country with service of our to grab the salt shaker that I His faith, and his wife and own,” she said.

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First, the “plus goal” of 5,000 levels of an active-duty Soldier. is classified as “moderate” or steps was added after the aver- Second, in addition to the “vigorous” based on established age number of steps started to two to three days per week of objective standards by groups decline. Pilot data showed that resistance training, Soldiers such as ACSM and the World Soldiers were achieving, on av- should add a “plus goal” of agil- Health Organization. These erage 11,000 steps per day, and ity training one day per week or organizations use a 2:1 ratio for 296 “active minutes” per day at more. Both the ACSM and the comparing moderate to vigor- the start of the study. However, National Strength and Condi- ous activity, so one minute of during the pilot, the number of tioning Association recommend vigorous activity is equivalent steps decreased to an average of activities that include jumping, to two minutes of moderate 9,600 and the number of active landing, explosive movements, activity. Adding this additional minutes decreased to 254. sprinting, and obstacle and goal allows us to provide a rec- The original 10,000-step agility courses. The training ommendation of 300 equiva- goal was based on walking 10 is shown to help reduce sports lent minutes of moderate minutes every waking hour, a injuries, develop load carrying aerobic exercise. From the per- number that is easily met by ability, and increase athletic formance standpoint, vigorous an active-duty Soldier. Sol- performance. The updated Per- exercise adds improved gains to diers routinely achieve 4,000 formance Triad goal for agility the individual’s fitness level. to 5,000 steps during unit training supports this perfor- It’s all about reaching and physical training, their goal mance requirement. maintaining peak performance. should be to add an additional Third, in addition to the The “plus goals” of the Perfor- 10,000 steps during the day to 150 minutes of moderate or mance Triad will allow you to encourage routine activity and greater aerobic exercise, Sol- step up your active role in im- discourage sedentary behavior. diers should add a “plus goal” proving your health and perfor- The goal of 15,000 steps is of 75 minutes of vigorous exer- mance and help Army Medicine more in line with the activity cise per week. Aerobic activity become a System for Health.

COMEBACK Continued from page 13 said Baylor head coach Scott second half. Williams finished I thought we did a good job Drew about Foster leaving the the game with a team-high 18 of shutting him down in the game. “I thought that was really points and seven rebounds. second half.” the point in the game where we Although he scored 16 in the Iwundu closed the game needed to get separation. Credit game’s first half, the Wildcats with eight points and one re- K-State for executing and doing held Baylor high-scorer Kenny bound along with two steals a great job during that stretch. Chery to just five second-half and a team-high six assists. There are no safe leads in the points thanks to Iwundu. Jan. 17’s victory marked Big 12.” At halftime, K-State made the 12th-largest comeback in Although their main scorer the switch to put Iwundu on school history and the largest was out, senior forward Nino Chery, and it was exactly what comeback win since 2011. Williams took over the reins for the Wildcats needed. Continuing to be danger- K-State. Scoring 16 second-half “All that was going through ous on their home court, yes- points, Williams led K-State on my mind was to have him terday’s win marked the Wild- a 17-2 run and helped secure shoot contested shots,” ex- cats’ sixth consecutive win over the team’s first lead with six plained Iwundu. “I knew he a top-25 ranked opponent in minutes left. wanted to go right and shoot Bramlage Coliseum. “Coach told us to stick with the ball, so I was kind of lean- The Wildcats are riding a it, and I just understood the ing towards sending him left. four-game winning streak and Baylor zone, ways to score, the So, just bothering him left and are currently tied for first in openings and Wesley (Iwundu) created tough shots on him. the in the Big 12 with a 4-1 found me a couple of times,” All the talk at halftime was conference record (11-7 on explained Williams on his big how we could stop him, and the season). 7B/Class

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IN BRIEF For links to attractions and events in the Central Flint Hills Re- gion, visit www.rileymwr.com and See Kansas in whole new way click on the Fort Riley and Central Flint Hills Region Calendar. FHDC study, along with fun and curious facts about the state. ABILENE MANHATTAN – The Flint Hills The exhibition opens Jan. 24 and Event: WWII Remembered: Discovery Center will host the trav- runs through March 22. Admission fees Leaders, Battles and Heroes – eling exhibit, K is for Kansas: Ex- are as follows: Adults, $9; military with 1941 to 1945 ploring Kansas from A to Z. The ID, college students, professional edu- When: Now to Dec. 31, 2016 exhibit is full of things to look at, cators and seniors, 65 years and older, Where: Eisenhower Presiden- touch and discover using the letters $7; children, 2 to 17 years, $4; and chil- tial Library, Museum and Boy- of the alphabet to illustrate features organized and produced by Kauffman people, places, things, plants, and animals dren under two are free. For more in- hood Home, 200 S.E. Fourth St. that are unique to Kansas. Museum. Younger visitors and their fami- which make Kansas such a special place. formation about programs or events A multi-year, multi-faceted large K is for Kansas: Exploring Kansas lies can discover who Kansans are with a The alphabet includes the state at the FHDC visit www.flinthillsdis- scale exhibit throughout the mu- from A to Z is a traveling exhibition special Kansas alphabet representing the symbols that all Kansas children covery.org or call 785-587-2726. seum. A large, supplemental exhibit focusing on the unsung allies and heroes of the war is located in the Presidential Library gallery. Cost: Call 785-263-6700 or Abilene to host 20th annual statehood ball email [email protected]. DICKINSON COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER for members of the Dickinson County can join in and participate in each of about 20 years for Civil War events SALINA Historical Society and $2 for children, the dances. Other dances that will be around Kansas. Event: “Disney in Concert - ABILENE, Kan. – Come celebrate 3 to 12 years. performed include the Virginia Reel, The Statehood Ball is an edu- Tale as Old as Time” the 154th Birthday of Kansas at the Robert Thomas of Fort Scott, Kan- the Jenny Lind Polka and the flirta- cational program provided by the When: 4 p.m. Jan. 25 20th annual Kansas Statehood Ball, sas, will be the dance instructor and tious “Hat Dance.” Dickinson County Historical Soci- Where: Salina Symphony, 151 hosted by the Dickinson County His- social director for the evening. He Music will be provided by the ety. Refreshments will be provided. S. Santa Fe torical Society, from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. and his wife, Anita, will demonstrate Kansas Brigade Band and assisted For more information about A magical journey into sto- 24 at Sterl Hall in Eisenhower Park. the 1860 period dances. by Peggy Meuli on piano. The band the event or about the joining the rytelling and music as only the The event is for the whole family. The evening will begin with the consists of members from the lo- Dickinson County Historical Soci- timeless tales of Disney can evoke. The public is invited to come in period traditional Grand March followed cal area. Originally organized by ety, call 785-263-2681 or visit the Brought to life by the talents of clothing, but it is not required. Cost by a waltz. Thomas will also discuss the late Fred Schmidt, the Kansas Dickinson County Heritage Center four Broadway-caliber singers and of the dance will be $5 per adult, $3 1860 ball room etiquette. Everyone Brigade Band has performed for on Facebook. featuring high resolution animated feature film sequences, “Disney In Concert – Tale as Old as Time” observes iconic moments, plot twists and feats of daring heroics Hungry for art? New exhibit ‘Dancing Pros’ to be at McCain from “Frozen,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Cinderella,” and others. K-STATE MEDIA RELATIONS MORE ONLINE For more information, call 785- at Beach museum feeds need 873-8309 or visit www.salinasym- MANHATTAN – The world’s For more information about the phony.org. K-STATE MEDIA RELATIONS Bell and Kingery-Page were drawn most remarkable dancers will be show, tour dates and tickets, visit www.DancingProsLive.com. Cost: Adults are $35 and $25; to the translation’s mealtime reference. heating up the stage in Dancing Pros: Students are $15. MANHATTAN – The newest ex- “Don and Scott enjoyed these works Live, and the audience gets to vote hibition at Kansas State University’s in the context of their home, and spoke for the best of the best. of dance styles, from the Cha-Cha CANTON Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of with us about the experience of living Now touring the U.S., Dancing and Tango to Swing and Samba. In Event: Elk Days Art is designed and named to feed with contemporary art in the kitchen, Pros: Live will perform at 8 p.m. the sumptuously produced Dancing When: 10 a.m. Jan. 24 one’s hunger for art. around the dining table, throughout Jan. 29 at McCain Auditorium at the Pros: Live, the voting is left strictly to Where: Maxwell Wildlife “Dinner and a Mid-Night Snack: the house,” Kingery-Page said, adding Kansas State University campus. the audience, and the winner is an- Refuge and Buffalo Tour, 2565 Gifts of Contemporary Works on Pa- that metaphorically, the title conveys Starring Dancing With the Stars nounced at the end of the show. Pueblo Road per from Donald J. Mrozek and R. how the guest curators hope visitors pro, head judge Karina Smirnoff “We had the idea to marry two Tram tour to view bison and Scott Dorman” opens Feb. 3 and runs will enjoy the show: lingering contem- and featuring Edyta Sliwinska and things: the art of dance, which we elk starting at 10 a.m., with a meal through July 12 in the museum’s Mar- plation, brief visits, or both. Chelsie Hightower, both from love, and audience interaction, which to follow. Reservations only. For ion Pelton and Hyle Family galleries. The curators used their back- Dancing With the Stars, the live we experienced while on Dancing more information, call 620-628- Mrozek and Dorman, Manhattan, grounds in design and music to help dancing competition is hosted by with the Stars,” said Head Judge and 4455 or email friendsofmaxwell@ have donated close to 300 works on pa- craft the exhibition. Drawing inspira- Alan Thicke, star of the hit TV Co-Creator, Edyta Sliwinska. “What yahoo.com. per to the Beach Museum of Art. “Din- tion from her work as a landscape ar- show, “Growing Pains.” better way to engage the audience Cost: Free-will donation ner and a Mid-Night Snack” showcases chitect, Kingery-Page focused on the Tickets are available now at the than to give everyone in the theater a selection of these works and reflects way the collection bridges quiet, min- McCain Auditorium box office, on- electronic devices and have them vote MONTEZUMA the collectors’ shared love of music, lit- imalist and more frenetic postmodern line at www.k-state.edu/mccain or by for their favorite couple.” Event: Alert Today, Alive To- erature, art and architecture. moments in late 20th-century art. calling 785-532-6428. The show with also feature morrow: Living with the Atomic Featuring more than 60 works – Bell looked to similarities between Ten of the world’s most remark- singing by Angel Taylor from Bomb, 1945-1965 primarily prints – dating from the visual art and music, which he said able professional dancers will com- “The Voice.” When: Jan. 25 to March 15 late 1960s through present day, the speak to those parts of ourselves that pete with one another for top prize in For additional information about Where: Stauth Memorial Mu- exhibition is guest curated by K- we are unable to describe but are the high-octane dance competition. the show, tour dates and tickets, visit seum, 111 N Aztec St. State’s Katie Kingery-Page, associate nonetheless real and vital. The show is packed with a variety www.DancingProsLive.com. The exhibit explores the ways professor of landscape architecture “Art takes ideas and intense intel- Americans experienced the atomic and regional and community plan- lectual rigor and translates the depths threat as part of their daily lives. ning, and Thomas Bell, associate of our humanity into a wordless, un- For more information, call 620- professor and librarian for faculty and utterable language, communication You can’t smell it, 846-2527. Hours of operation are graduate services. beyond words,” Bell said. from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 The exhibition title, “Dinner A series of in-gallery performanc- to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday, and a Mid-Night Snack,” is drawn es, conversations and readings by K- but everyone else can. and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on from a translation of the Chinese State faculty and students will link Sundays. The museum is closed on text in one of the works on display. the works on display to contempora- Mondays and major holidays. Chryssa’s “Calligraphy III” appro- neous developments in music and lit- If you smoke, you must be 50 feet away Cost: Admission is free, but priates this found text, which may erature. Admission is free. For more from building entrances on post. donations are appreciated. have originally appeared on a res- information, call 785-532-7718 or taurant advertisement. visit http://beach.k-state.edu.