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1A HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST www.riley.army.mil FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 Vol. 9, No. 16 FORT RILEY, KANSAS Sgt. Takita Lawery | 19th PAD Spc. Elizabeth Payne, 19th PAD LEFT: Col. John M. Cyrulik and Command Sgt. Maj. Roque R. Quichocho, commander and senior noncommissioned officer of the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, uncase the unit’s colors during a redeployment ceremony on Marshall Army Airfield April 12. The “Demon” brigade returned from an eight-month deployment to Afghanistan and the uncasing of the colors signifies the completion of the unit’s overseas mission and their return to garrison operations. RIGHT: Chief Warrant Officer 3 Steven D. Dickson II, 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, and son reunite after the CAB’s deployment to Afghanistan. Dickson was part of the final main group of Soldiers who returned to Fort Riley in a 7:15 p.m. redeployment ceremony April 15 on Marshall Army Airfield. A Homecoming to Remember ‘Demon’ brigade Soldiers return to Fort Riley By Sgt. Takita Lawery 19TH PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT “I’m exceptionally humbled to be part of this tremendous team. They have lived up to the As children played and held up signs, waiting storied legacy of being brave, responsible and family members wiped tears on point for the nation.” away and the 1st Infantry Division Band played in the COL. JOHN M. CYRULIK background, it was a day of COMMANDER OF THE 1ST COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE celebration at Fort Riley as hundreds of Soldiers returned home. The Demon brigade the storied legacy of being brave, After an eight-month deployed to Afghanistan in responsible and on point for the deployment that took about August 2016 as part of a regular nation.” 800 Soldiers with the 1st rotation of forces in support of While deployed, the 1st CAB Combat Aviation Brigade, Operation Resolute Support and formed Task Force Victory, Sgt. Takita Lawery | 19th PAD 1st Infantry Division to Operation Freedom’s Sentinel to which made their presence Afghanistan, members of conduct full-spectrum aviation known with 116 helicopters. the “Demon” brigade began operations, promoting security Pilots, maintainers and staff Capt. Jordan Dilena, an aviation officer assigned to 3rd redeploying back to Fort Riley and stability in the region. consisting of more than 1,100 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st in two ceremonies April 12. “I’m exceptionally humbled Reserve and Active-component Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, hugs his five- Two additional ceremonies to be a part of this tremendous troopers all contributed to year-old son, James, following a redeployment ceremony on on April 13 and 15 brought team,” said Col. John M. more than 36,000 flight hours Marshall Army Airfield, April 12. Dilena was deployed to the remaining Soldiers home Cyrulik, commander of 1st Afghanistan for eight months in support of Operation from the deployment. CAB. “They have lived up to See HOME, page 8 Resolute Support and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Airmen eliminate enemies, rescue ‘Jack’ at Fort Riley Story and photo by Season ons Instructor Course in the “Guardian Angels,” they push find people. Then we have the Osterfeld United States Air Force Weap- their way into another coun- HC-130J model and that’s the 1ST INF. DIV. POST ons School. The students in tries airspace and occupy it for newest aircraft in the Air Force the program, referred to as a time until they are able to arsenal. It has an awesome ca- Airmen of the 34th Weapons Weapons Officer undergradu- rescue the survivor, nicknamed pability to locate people, to Squadron from Nellis Air Force ates, consisted of four of them “Jack.” The Guardian Angels penetrate hostile areas, things Base, Nevada, conducted a two- training with the HH-60s and act as the men on the ground like that … Then the third leg week long training exercise at four of them training on the who jump from the aircraft to is the Guardian Angel weapons Douthit Gunnery Complex and C-130s. The doctorate-level collect the survivor, Evans said. system — they’re the men in Marshall Army Airfield at Fort program is designed to create They use whatever resources the loop. They’re basically spe- Riley, as well as Smoky Hill Air future leaders within the Air they have to complete their cial forces type people.” Airmen of the 34th Weapons Squadron from Nellis Air National Guard Range in Salina, Force who will act as liaisons rescue operations. While training at the US- Force Base, Nevada, land a HH-60G Pave Hawk Kansas, April 2 through 14. and experts in joint Air Force “Our mission is combat AFWS, the Guardian Angel helicopters to rescue survivors during their Terminal One hundred fifty Airmen, integration with other branch- search and rescue, CSAR,” he component is lacking, but that Area Employment phase training at Douthit Range three HH-60G Pave Hawk es of service, said Lt. Col. Evan said. “Inside the CSAR triad, does not stop the HH-60 and Complex April 5. Two HH-60s went out together onto helicopters and an HC-130J Scaggs, 34th WPS. you have three pieces. There’s C-130 training from continu- the range to eliminate threats. After threats have been Combat King II fixed wing The mission of the 34th the HH-60 Pave Hawk, it’s just ing as it would in real world removed, one crew rescues the survivors while the aircraft came to Fort Riley WPS is combat search and res- like a Black Hawk, but we have scenarios for the students. other helicopter circles the area acting as a guard until for their Terminal Area Em- cue. Using the C-130s, HH- refueling probes and we have both are able to leave together. ployment phase of the Weap- 60s and Airmen referred to as some specialized gear we use to See JACK, page 10 April is Month of the IN THIS ISSUE ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Military Child. Each year, a day is designated for “Purple Up!” in honor of our military kids. In celebration of this, the 1st Infantry Division Post has “Purpled Up!” Everyone at Fort Riley in civilian clothing is invited to wear something purple April 21 to show support, FORT RILEY COMMUNITY CELEBRATES SOLDIERS FROM 977TH MILITARY appreciation and admiration EASTER WITH SEVERAL EVENTS, SEE POLICE COMPANY DEFEAT 82ND to military kids. PAGE 11. ENGINEER BATTALION, SEE PAGE 15. www.riley.army.mil 2A 2 | APRIL 21, 2017 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Fort Riley firefighters provide mutual aid in Bluffs Apartments blaze By Season Osterfeld Upon arrival, the Fort Riley hydrant approximately a block this caliber. Fire departments 1ST INF. DIV. POST crews assisted with protecting away. Engine 5 crews then rely on these mutual aid neighboring structures to pre- were called to help with some agreements to assist the In the early morning hours vent the fire from jumping to interior work once the roof community. It is vital to the of April 8, the Bluffs Apart- the buildings. Once the threat had burnt off. Crews went to Soldiers and families on and ments building B in Junction to neighboring structures was the 3rd floor and extinguished off the installation to provide City, Kansas, caught fire. As the eliminated, the crews began an apartment that couldn’t be fire protection.” blaze started to take over the supplying water to the Abilene extinguished through elevated Sims said the fire was also roof of the building, firefighters Fire Department ladder truck. master streams and ground important for them to be a part from Stations 3 and 5 at Fort Additionally, the station 5 monitors. Engine 5 person- of because of the Soldiers and Riley responded to a mutual aid crew pushed into the interior nel also assisted with extensive their families who lived there. request from the Junction City to extinguish the fire. Shortly overhaul of the building until “It is what we train for on a Fire Department. thereafter, the station 3 crew being released.” daily basis and also there were At about 1:20 a.m., crews used the Ladder 1 to assist with While the mutual aid re- quite a few of the tenants at the with Engine 5 and Ladder 1 advancing hose to the third quest was necessary because fire building that were soldiers responded to the request, said floor and conducting overhaul the JCFD was unable to tackle of Fort Riley and it is a great Lt. Cody Sims, Fort Riley Fire and salvage operations on two a fire as large and fast moving customer service that we pro- Department, who was a re- apartments, Sims said. as the Bluffs Apartments fire, it vided them even when they’re COURTESY PHOTO sponder on duty at Station 3. “Fort Riley had many as- is also important for commu- off the installation,” he said. Fort Riley firefighters respond to the Bluffs The firefighters worked with signments while on scene,” said nity relationships and partner- Kennedy said he credited Apartments fire in Junction City, Kansas, April 8. other crews from the local Capt. James Kennedy, Fort Ri- ships for fire departments to the professional demeanor and At about 1:20 a.m., crews with Engine 5 and area including Abilene, Geary ley Fire Department, who re- work together protecting the training of all firefighters in- Ladder 1 responded to the request, said Lt. Cody County, Junction City and sponded with Station 5. “The people they serve and live with, volved for why the fire was suc- Sims, Fort Riley Fire Department, a responder on Manhattan to extinguish the first assignment was exposure Kennedy said.