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HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST  1DivPost.com FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015 Vol. 7, No. 43  FORT RILEY, KAN. Soldiers conduct exercise in Kuwait By Pfc. Aiden Flack 1450TH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

Camp Buehring, Kuwait — The 3rd Platoon of 1450th Composite Truck Company, 541st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, with Soldiers from other platoons within the company, conducted tactical convoy operation training Sept. 15 to 18 at forward operating base Gerber. The company used this as a chance to train junior leaders to step up and lead, with many of the convoys headed by upcoming noncommissioned officers or Staff Sgt. Jerry Griffis | 1ST INF. DIV. recently promoted NCOs. Col. Tom Bolen (center), commander, 1st Infantry Division Artillery, salutes Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., 1st “Because of the deployment Infantry Division and Fort Riley commanding general, during the 1st Infantry Division Artillery activation ceremony of many staff leaders being sent Oct. 16 at Cavalry Parade Field. While the ceremony marks DIVARTY’s official return to the Big Red One, Soldiers on other missions, we were given and leaders were in place months ago to move the mission forward. The unit is still to building and is expected to the rare opportunity to let junior be at 90 percent strength by January, according to information from the DIVARTY officials. leaders lead,” said Sgt. 1st Class Robert McClure, 1450th CTC, third platoon sergeant and a native of Fleetwood, North Carolina. “Taking advantage of the opportunity, we focused Division Artillery returns on troop-leading procedures. We increased the stress on the training environment to give … a real-world feel to the missions ‘An amazing history:’ Division Artillery they were given. All convoy commanders and assistant convoy commanders performed returns to ‘Big Red One’ well. I feel that everyone took something home from the training event.” By Amanda Kim Stairrett “Our DIVARTY, During the training, they 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS were introduced to one of the like all of our hardest obstacles for a convoy to As the 1st Infantry Division Artillery was re- experience, which is integrating activated at Fort Riley Oct. 16, it was welcomed units, will both convoy escorts and back with the boom of big guns from a distant logistical elements along with range. conduct tough, Soldiers from other platoons. The DIVARTY Soldiers, leaders and family realistic training In order to accomplish the members were officially greeted with a traditional difficult task, Soldiers had to ceremony — complete with ceremonial cannon, that will build study convoy tactics, techniques salute battery, “Big Red One” band and the and procedures. Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard capable and “I ran the third run as the — while one of the division’s field artillery adaptable leaders convoy commander,” said Sgt. battalions conducted gunnery in a training area Derrick Cavenaugh, 1450th far from the parade field. to face the future.” CTC, the company armorer The Big Red One’s DIVARTY was inactivated and team leader within third MAJ. GEN. WAYNE W. Staff Sgt. Jerry Griffis | 1ST INF. DIV. 10 years ago in Germany, and the Oct. 16 activa- Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., 1st platoon and a native of Wilson, GRIGSBY, Jr. tion signified the Army’s effort to bring brigade Infantry Division and Fort Riley North Carolina. “It was headquarters-sized units back to its 10 divisions. 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION commanding general, speaks during the wonderful. I liked how it felt AND FORT RILEY 1st Infantry Division Artillery activation like a real-life mission. (It) gave See DIVARTY, page 10 COMMANDING GENERAL ceremony Oct. 16 at Cavalry Parade Field. me a feel for what it would be

See EXERCISE, page 10 Annual meeting shows pride in ‘Big Red One’

Story and photo 14. Civilians who make up that’s all I’m talking about,” 1st Inf. Div. and Fort Riley by Amanda Kim Stairrett the Fort Riley-Central Kansas Grigsby said of his message. could support their respective 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS AUSA chapter stood alongside During his time in missions. Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Washington, the commanding Those missions boil down WASHINGTON — The Jr. and Command Sgt. Maj. general talked with key leaders, to one thing: building combat message to the Army’s top Joseph Cornelison, the 1st Inf. including Eric Fanning, who readiness, Gen. Mark A. leaders was clear: the “Big Red Div. command team, and Col. was nominated as the next Milley’s, the Army chief of One” is the premier warfighting Andrew Cole and Command Secretary of the Army; Hon. staff’s, No. 1 priority. division and Fort Riley is the Sgt. Maj. Jason Schmidt, the Katherine Hammack, assistant The goal at the AUSA best place to live, train, deploy garrison command team, Secretary of the Army for Annual Meeting was to let from and come home to. among other current and Installations, Energy and everyone know the division was, It was a declaration 1st former division leaders, to talk Environment; Gen. Daniel B. through its world-class training Infantry Division, Fort Riley about the subject they know Allyn, Army vice chief of staff; facilities and ranges, building Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., 1st Infantry and local community members best: the capabilities of the post Gen. Frank J. Grass, National combat readiness at Fort Riley Division and Fort Riley commanding general, carried to the nation’s capital and division and the strength of Guard Bureau chief; and Lt. and, through partnerships with thanks Lefty Clark, a Navy veteran from Arizona, when they attended the 2015 its surrounding communities. Gen. David Halverson, U.S. the local communities and for his service Oct. 14 at the Vietnam Veterans Association of the U.S. Army “Everybody I see out Army Installation Management Memorial in Washington, D.C. Annual Meeting Oct. 12 to walking around the hallways, Command, about how the See MEETING, page 10

SAFETY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ALSO IN THIS ISSUE The next USAG Resilience Day Off will be: As of Thursday, Oct. 15 NASCAR TROOPS TO TRACK BRINGS 1ST NOV. INFANTRY DIVI- 0 5 9 SION AND FORT RILEY SOLDIERS days have passed since the last 13 vehicular fatality at Fort Riley. TO KANSAS CITY Sixty four more and the post will SPEEDWAY FOR celebrate with a safety holiday TOUR AND MEET to take place at each unit’s AND GREET, SEE GET INSIDE LOOK AT POST OFFICE discretion. PAGE 15. STAFF, SEE PAGE 11.

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2 | OCTOBER 23, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE K-State faculty, students visit Fort Riley to observe Soldiers

Story and photo by Maria Childs “The benefit of faculty and students coming 1ST INF. DIV. POST out here to the range is that they see the Soldier’s perspective instead of just seeing them as The Douthit Gunnery Complex staff was vis- someone who fills up a chair in a lecture hall,” ited by Kansas State University faculty members Youngman said. Oct. 13 as one piece of the Fort Riley and K- While Youngman and his colleagues were State partnership, which was re-signed Sept. 17. visiting, they presented Fred Siebe, manager of the Daryl Youngman, associate professor at K- Douthit Gunnery Complex, with a certificate of State, was one of the faculty who visited. He appreciation to the range staff for their effort and worked with division and brigade leadership support in sharing the Fort Riley experience with to develop a joint academic and military cur- numerous K-State faculty members and students. riculum that uses K-State faculty and graduate Youngman said K-State also has programs students to support training Soldiers for future for family resiliency, transitioning families and deployments. Dagger University, which he partnered with 2nd “We agreed to share resources with each oth- Armored Brigade Combat Team leadership to er to advance each other’s missions,” he said. “I develop. have been coordinating pre-deployment lectures Over the last number of years, the percentage and lectures to various active units about culture of military-connected students at K-State has in the area they are going to be deployed.” increased drastically, according to Youngman. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor He said it is important that the staff at K-State Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, understands the Soldier’s perspective and Fort 1st Infantry Division, showed their tactical Riley provides an outlet to do that. vehicles to the staff and students while they were The range staff is one piece of that puzzle be- observing the training environment. cause they promote community involvement. The Douthit Gunnery Complex invites K- “We really enjoy showcasing our Soldiers to Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat State faculty and students to the training envi- the community,” said Gary Smith, range liaison Team, 1st Infantry Division, greet faculty members and students from Kansas ronment so they can get to know Soldiers and at the Douthit Gunnery Complex. “We’re so State University Oct. 13 at the Douthit Gunnery Complex to observe training and their atmosphere better. proud of these guys and the work they do.” get to know what the Soldiers do every day. Seminar discusses possible hazards to Fort Riley water system

Story and Photo by Hannah Kleopfer departments to prepare for the case of a similar, 1ST INF. DIV. POST real-life event. “Evaluating the emergency response plan is Departments on installation and partnering effective in identifying deficiencies that need to departments off installation came together be prevented and what the corrective actions are,” Oct. 9 for a table top seminar to discuss the said Mike Witmore, directorate of Public Works. Water System Vulnerability Assessment of the “Everybody brings something to the table,” installation in a severe natural hazard situation. said Benny Zerr, supervisor of the Fort Ri- The seminar was intended to get people from ley Operations Center. “With all the people every department talking about what they would in one room, one mentions power and my do step-by-step in the case of a hazard potentially pumps won’t work without that power. And causing damage to the post’s water sytem. my generator works on natural gas, so long as “The purpose of this is to update our someone can give me gas ... So it’s all the dif- emergency response systems,” said Chris ferent experts talking out loud and then the Hallenbeck, Fort Riley Emergency Manager for light bulbs start coming on to ‘how do we get the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization around this corner without losing this?’ That’s and Security. “This was the first time we have the big thing.” conducted a table top seminar specifically The seminar was broken into three modules. dealing with our installation Water System. I The first discussed the initial watches and think bringing all the key directorates, agencies warnings, and representatives reviewed what their and off post partners into the seminar gave us an general guidelines would be for those situations. opportunity to collectively review and update our The second went over incident and response. Water System Emergency Response Plan. It gave The third reviewed the short-term recovery Chris Hallenbeck, Fort Riley Emergency Manager for the Directorate of Plans, everyone an opportunity to hear and understand actions such as power-restoration of natural Training, Mobilization and Security, starts the Water System Vulnerability what each other’s role is during a disruption or gas and electricity and restoring or maintaining Assessment seminar with a quick overview and introductions. “The purpose of destruction of the water system as a whole or essential operations. this is to update our emergency response systems,” said Hallenbeck. separate components of it.” At the end it seemed as if everyone took away The annual assessment brings potential a better perspective of the installation water problems to the table and creates a brainstorm system Hallenbeck said. among departments. Participants were given a “More importantly, I think everyone was able natural hazard scenario to synchronize and test to see how their individual directorate or agency the actions established in the installation Water works into the overall installation Emergency System Emergency Response Plan amongst Response plan,” said Hallenbeck. WWW.1DIVPOST.COM 3A

HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE OCTOBER 23, 2015 | 3 Firefighters honor fallen comrades Kansas City By Maria Childs Adam Rothgeb. Fort Riley 1ST INF. DIV. POST Fire Department was one of more than 50 departments who Four Fort Riley firefighters deployed honor guards for the joined more than 5,000 people event including departments who attended a community from across the United States memorial service at the and Canada. Sprint Center in Kansas City, May said it was an honor Missouri, honoring two fallen to be part of the guard for the Kansas City Fire Department ceremony. firefighters — Larry Leggio and “We were one part of John Mesh. the huge amount of people According to reports from who were there,” May said. the Kansas City Star, the two “It was quite an honor to be men died when a wall collapsed there representing one of our Oct. 12 as fire crews battled a fire firefighter brothers.” in a three-story commercial and Watson said to have the ability residential structure in Kansas to be at the memorial service and City. They saved others’ lives pay respects to the family of the before they paid the ultimate fallen was humbling, but it is sacrifice. never easy to R ichard “We’re one big remember Watson, that it could Maria Childs | POST inspector for family. Brothers and happen to Representatives from The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security and the Fort Riley the FRFD, sisters doing that anybody. Resource Management Office battle in Family Feud at Garrison Organizational Day Oct. 16. The day was one of the “We all consisted of muiltiple team-building activities such as a tarp turning competition and a pie eating firefighters same job.’” knew when contest. DPTMS won 1st place in the overall competition. who was we signed part of the RICHARD WATSON | FIRE up, we knew honor guard INSPECTOR AT THE FORT there is a Oct. 17 in possibility THERE’S NO ‘I’ IN ‘TEAM’ Kansas City. RILEY FIRE DEPARTMENT that might Firefighters happen to take an oath us,” said to protect Watson. “We the community they serve from don’t talk about it, but it is a whatever danger they may face. reality every day.” “It happens far too often, Watson said their job is to but to lose them like that, it learn from this experience and gets to you,” said Watson. train to get better. Watson was joined by “We’re one big family,” fellow firefighters Ivan May, said Watson. “Brothers and Capt. Andre Ebaben and sisters — doing the same job.”

Maria Childs | POST ABOVE: Sophia Hobley from the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation took third place for her team in the pie eating contest at Garrison Organizational Day Oct. 16.

RIGHT: Soldiers from the 1st Replacement Company LEFT TO RIGHT: Ivan May, Adam Rothgeb, Richard try to turn the tarp under their feet without stepping Watson and Andre Ebaben, all firefighters of the on the grass around them at Garrison Organizational Fort Riley Fire Department, stand following the Day Oct. 16. The team won 1st place. memorial ceremony of two fallen Kansas City Fire Maria Childs | POST Department firefighters at the Sprint Center Oct. 17. The four firefighters were part of the honor guard at the ceremony. Bluejays give tribute to the troops at high school football game

Story and photo by Hannah Kleopfer and honor them supporting us. It 1ST INF. DIV. POST helps us accomplish our mission.” The game gave students a chance JUNCTION CITY, Kansas — The to show their appreciation and staff and students from Junction interact with the Soldiers who live in City High School hosted the annual and near their community. Tribute to the Troops Military Students were able to talk to Appreciation Night as the Junction Soldiers during the game at the end City Bluejays football team took zone. on Wichita’s Southeast High “This event is for Junction City School. This is the tenth year of the High School,” said Pfc. Precious collaborative effort to celebrate the Grant, 97th MP Bn. “I think it’s partnership between the Fort Riley good to have the Soldiers to support and Junction City communities. them to win and motivate them.” “We reach out to our Fort Riley The Soldiers of the 97th MP Bn. community in any way, shape or form got the game started by welcoming to make them feel like part of our the Bluejays’ football team onto the community when they move in,” said field and judging the coin toss. Matt Westerhaus, athletic director of Soldiers also suited up in Bluejay JCHS. “Tonight is just a way for us jerseys and one Soldier donned head to say thanks for everything that they of the mascot’s costume. do, not only here but abroad for our Throughout the game, Soldiers country.” and students did push-ups for each Soldiers expressed appreciation point the team put on the board. about the partnership and the During the game’s halftime show, opportunity to continue to participate the Soldiers of the 97th MP Bn. in the military appreciation night conducted a military working dog multiple years in a row. demonstration. The demo began “This is my second year,” said Spc. with one of the Soldiers trying to run Soldiers from the 97th Military Police Battalion wait for the football team to arrive Travis Dunn, 97th Military Police from the end zone to the 50-yard-line before the Junction City High School “Tribute to the Troops” Military Appreciation Battalion. “I think it represents unity in a protective bite suit while one of Night football game Oct. 16. “I think it’s good to have the Soldiers to support them to that we come out to support them, the dogs chased him across the field. win and motivate them,” said Pfc. Precious Grant, 97th MP Bn. 4A

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Jared Estes shares, brings TRAFFIC REPORT

CONSTRUCTION ON RIFLE RANGE ACP HOURS OF tears, laughter to Fort Riley ROAD CONTINUES OPERATION Construction on Rifle Range Road will af- Access control point hours are: Story and photo by Hannah He now goes fect traffic flow for approximately the next 374 Four Corners/Trooper/Ogden: Open Kleopfer around sharing days. As a result, the work will affect travel to 24/7 1ST INF. DIV. POST his story with the schools in the area. School officials have Henry: Open 24/7 groups such as been briefed and can offer guidance. There 12th Street: Open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Inspirational speaker Jared the Soldiers of are detour and guidance signs posted, includ- Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Satur- Estes came to Fort Riley for Fort Riley. In ing detour routes along tank trail purple and day; closed on Sunday and federal holidays. the second time this year to his message he through the Forsythe Housing area. Motorists Rifle Range: Closed to all traffic. share another message with the shares how to are asked to exercise patience and follow all Grant: Open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., troops who he said give him so come through guidance posted on signs. Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur- much hope. His message was one’s darkest days days; closed Sundays and federal holidays. titled “Fire Back.” Through and struggles, ALL SCHOOL ZONES IN EFFECT Estes: Open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., his story Estes shares how he giving listeners School zones are now in effect. Tickets will Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., learned to deal with physical something to be issued. Be vigilant. Some school zones have Saturday; closed on Sunday and federal and emotional pain and how he take away in their lights and others have posted times. holidays. came back from the flames. own way. “I tell my story and I “I learned a lot learned a lot of tough lessons about resilience,” throughout that,” said Estes. “I said Maj. Erik TUESDAY TRIVIA CONTEST WINNER took a chance to process those Peterson, 2nd lessons and learned we can use Battalion, 34th them more like weapons that Armor Regiment, we can always use to fight our 1st Armored Jared Estes, inspirational speaker, way out of the dark.” Brigade Combat gives his “Fire Back” speech to Estes’ story begins with his Team, 1st Soldiers of Fort Riley at the Morris high school sweetheart, Paige. Infantry Division. Hill Chapel the morning of Oct. 16. A short six months after they “Everyone’s in were married, they were in a car a bad situation, term goals weren’t enough and wreck due to a drunk driver and and you see somebody suffering that he would have to push Paige was killed in the accident. something like this, and then through some difficulty and Estes was in a coma for two setting goals to get past and keep find long-term goals to get weeks, but as he told his story going.” through a really hard circum- his fight continued for years Goals were something Estes stance,” said Pfc. James Clark, after that. realized he needed after accom- 2nd Bn., 34th Armor Regt., 1st “I went through a lot of plishing his only goal of getting ABCT, 1st Inf. Div. dark stuff and a lot of dark to his late wife’s grave. While At the end of Estes’ story, days and it took me the better that was a short-term goal, he Soldiers rendered a standing part of 50 surgeries and about needed long-term goals to get ovation that echoed throughout three years to come back re- him through. Morris Hill Chapel. Maj. ally mentally and physically,” “The biggest thing to me Peterson then presented Estes said Estes. was him realizing that his short- with a battalion coin. Domestic Violence signs, prevention

By Marvin Springer * Bribed by perpetrator or another FAMILY ADVOCACY SPECIALIST, ARMY COMMUNITY * Affection for abuser SERVICE * Told the abuse is normal * Wants to please Domestic violence goes against all relation- * Guilt ship and military core values and standards of * Shame The Oct. 20 question was: “Where do I view the Hours of Operation of the Fort conduct. Abuse can take on several forms and * Protect livelihood Riley Retirement Services Office? The Retirement Services Office, along with the isn’t always easy to see. No one deserves abuse, * Victim believes they are responsible for per- no matter the form. petrators abusive behavior Fort Riley Military Retiree Council members are scheduled to host Retiree Abuse can be verbal, physical, emotional or * Isolation from family and friends Appreciation Day 2015 Oct. 23 at Riley’s Conference Center.“ sexual. At the end of the day, there is no kind of abuse that is justified or acceptable. Regretta- Domestic violence is preventable. Help Answer: www.riley.army.mil/Services/RetireeServices.aspx bly, many individuals continue to be victimized. and support are available. The Family Ad- Sometimes they fear retaliation or are convinced vocacy Program provides services to prevent This week’s winner is: Samantha McLaughlin. they are at fault. Sometimes it is because they are domestic and child abuse, promote early Samantha is pictured with her daughter Nola McLaughlin. They are the family of unaware of the help and support available to them. identification and reporting, provide support Sgt. Benjamin McLaughlin, Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Therefore many victims of domestic violence to victims and render treatment options for Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. may stay in abusive relationships because: offenders. * Too young to communicate the violation For more information, support or resources CONGRATULATIONS * Fear or threats from the perpetrator please contact FAP at 785-239-9435. SAMANTHA! Wounded Soldier builds park, wins in two competitions

By Maria Childs six months to complete, but Downey built the project 1ST INF. DIV. POST it was more relaxing to him in the lobby of the Soldier Staff Sgt. Donald Downey, a Soldier from than work. and Family Assistance the Fort Riley Warrior Transition Battalion, The park is the perfect “I like to have everything Center at Fort Riley. While built a scale model of a park which earned place to visit. It has a cabin, organized and tedious,” working on the project, he first place in the Kansas State Fair and 4th garage, gazebo, a clock Downey said. “There are no wanted the different pieces place with honorable mention in the Army tower, three art sculptures, blueprints to it. Everything to symbolize the evolution Arts and Crafts competition. two fountains and a train. is done and put together of the military as a whole. But it also holds a from me re-directing what There is a cannon on the significant meaning for its the project was originally exhibit to symbolize the creator, Staff Sgt. Donald for, building it and then Army’s field artillery and Downey, a Soldier from after everything was built, it its evolution over the years the Fort Riley Warrior was taking the time to get it and a hero bell to honor the Transition Battalion. properly arranged.” heroes who gave their life. “Right at the entrance, The project went on Downey departed I have four emblems of to receive 4th place with from the WTB Oct. 5 the military and at the top an honorable mention in after receiving word about above the entrance, I have a the Army Arts and Crafts winning the Army-wide WTB coin,” said Downey. competition. The origin of competition. He will “I have established a link the project was just to relax. officially retire from the with the WTB because if Downey uses working Army Nov. 22. it wasn’t for the WTB I with his hands as his form “The WTB is a valuable wouldn’t have done it.” or relaxation from Post- resource, regardless if it’s Downey built his Traumatic Stress Disorder. just Fort Riley,” Downey exhibit, which won 1st “It’s hard for me to relax,” said. “I’m just fortunate place in the “original craft Downey said. “And when I enough to be at a WTB not listed” category in the work with my hands, I’m with these kinds of crafts Kansas State Fair, out of able to focus. Working with and the support network craft kits the WTB gave my hands, that is where my that I have here is just him. The project took him relief comes.” awesome.” Photo by Jorge Gomez | Irwin Army Community Hospital Public Affairs Officer

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HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Commentary OCTOBER 23, 2015 | 5  OCTOBER 23, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE PAGE 5  RILEY ROUNDTABLE Looming shutdown talk illustrates need for While at the library we asked: financial readiness plan, emergency funds “What is your favorite Book?” By Clint Strutt, AFC® recent government shutdown in 2013 your debt. Dave Ramsey, author of The FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM MANAGER, lasted for 16 days. The longest, in 1995, Total Money Makeover, recommends first ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE lasted 21. putting $1,000 in emergency savings, “The Lego Books.” While government shutdowns and the then aggressively paying down your One of the late Yogi Berra’s most political fights that often inspire them debt. Personally, I like the idea of enough DAVID ALLEN famous quips was, “It’s like déjà vu, all will always dominate the news, there are money to cover one month’s bills, then over again.” If you have been following the dozens of reasons to have fully funded paying down debt. Child of Becky and Sgt. David Allen, 4th Infantry news about the possibility of a government your emergency savings, many of them Now, where should you keep your Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division shutdown, then you understand exactly much more common and likely: You, or emergency fund? Your emergency fund what Yogi meant. your spouse lose your job or have to give location should have two important For those of you who may not be aware, it up due to PCS. Your car doesn’t start or characteristics. First, it should be accessible. federal services and federal employee starts but won’t drive or drives but makes You want to keep it in a place that you can salaries are funded through appropriations. an awful knocking noise or you zig when get to in an emergency but not so readily Annually, Congress appropriates you should have zagged, hit a deer and available that you risk dipping into if for funds specifically to the various federal need to pay a deductible. You, or a family non-emergencies. Second, it should be “Princess. It has games in it.” departments and agencies. These funds are member gets injured or falls ill … maybe stable. You don’t want to have your fund used to buy equipment, pay salaries and requiring another wage earner to quit in an account that fluctuates in value. A DINNETTA LAWSON fund the general operation of programs. work to care for them. You have to pay an Certificate of Deposit, commonly referred When Congress can’t agree on out of pocket medical of dental expense. to as a CD, fits both criteria perfectly. A CD appropriations for an entire year, it will Child of Sgt. Christopher Lawson, Medical A friend or relative needs a place to stay to will be separate from your other accounts Department Activity appropriate funds through continuing recover from a crisis. Your wallet is stolen and would still be accessible should your resolutions. These appropriations are and you have to lock your credit cards and checking or savings accounts be frozen due usually short-term efforts meant to provide bank accounts while the issue is corrected. to fraud. Additionally, a CD will earn a funding until an annual appropriation can Hopefully, you are convinced that an higher interest rate than a savings account. be agreed upon. This often sets up another emergency fund is in your best interest, While it is true many CDs charge a penalty “shutdown” event in the near future ... like but now you need to know how much for early withdrawal, this can be seen as a déjà vu, all over again. you should save and where should you feature. You will be less likely to take the “The Series of Unfortunate Events.” So, if you’re wondering why you keep it? Unfortunately, there is no one size money out unless it is a true emergency.

should care, ask yourself this one simple fits all answer to either of those questions. For more information about this or JORDAN CHAPMAN question. Can you pay your bills if you So here are some guidelines. If you have any other financial topic, visit your local Child of Shawna and Spc. Nigel Monrose, 1st don’t receive your next paycheck? no high interest debt, three months of Army Community Services Financial Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division If you can, how many paychecks can expenses will help you weather most any Readiness office for assistance, and like us you miss before you start to fall behind? financial storm. If you do carry high on Facebook to stay informed of financial In our history, there have been 18 interest debt, your emergency savings issues that may affect you at: www. separate shutdowns since 1976. The most should be coordinated with paying down facebook.com/rileyfrp.

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MENA MANN

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This civilian enterprise newspaper is an COMMANDING OFFICER authorized publication for members of AND PUBLISHER Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr. the Department of Defense. Contents of The 1st Infantry Division Post are PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER not necessarily the official views of, Lt. Col. Kimeisha McCullum or endorsed by, the U.S. Government PRINTER or the Department of the Army. The John G. Montgomery editorial content of this publication is FORT RILEY EDITORIAL STAFF the responsibility of the 1st Infantry Photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz | DOD Division and Fort Riley PA Officer EDITOR Patti Geistfeld Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers remarks at the Association of the United States Army sustaining and is printed by Montgomery member luncheon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. 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No Because the Army is at the “To build the force of the national origin, age, marital status, For news offerings, call the Fort Riley the United States Army annual other force in history, in the center of the strategy, he said, future we have to attract, physical handicap, political affiliation Public Affairs Office at 785-239-8854 meeting, taking time to thank world, could have executed elements of the 173rd Air- compete for and retain the or any other non-merit factor of the or DSN 856-8854, or email usarmy.riley. Army leaders past and present, or adapted as well as our total borne Brigade Combat Team best talent from a new gen- [email protected] purchaser, user or patron. If a violation Army colleagues, those on his Army, (along with) our Guard were deployed to train Ukrai- eration,” he said, adding that or rejection of this equal opportunity LETTERS TO THE EDITOR staff and Soldiers everywhere for and Reserves. They learned nian security forces under another way to keep an edge policy by an advertiser is confirmed, The Post welcomes letters to the their continued service to the hard-fought lessons and quick- Operation Atlantic Resolve, in the future is to continue to the publisher will refuse to print editor. Letters should not contain any libelous statements or personal nation. ly adjusted,” Carter said. and units from the 173rd innovate and invest in the best advertising from that source until the accusations. Letters accepted for “Making indiscriminate cuts Today, he said, Soldiers of trained alongside U.S. allies technology. violation is corrected. publication must include the writer’s Circulation 8,800 copies each week . full name and phone number. Letters is managerially inefficient and the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania In recent times the mili- A licensed newspaper member of may be edited for space. Send a fax therefore … wasteful to taxpay- Combat Team are training and Poland. tary has used high-end tech- 785-239-2592 or e-mail usarmy.riley. the Junction City and Manhattan [email protected] ers and industry … it’s danger- Ukrainian security forces to For the same reason, nology against relatively chambers of commerce. ous for our strategy and frankly defend against aggression, and Carter said, Stryker units and low-tech capabilities, Carter it’s embarrassing around the the 8th Army stands on the brigade-sized elements moved said, but today other militar- world. And it is dispiriting to Korean Peninsula, where “fight from the 2nd Cavalry Regi- ies and non-state actors are our talented people and their tonight” is not a slogan but a ment through 1,800 kilome- acquiring high-end military families who deserve to know mindset. ters of Eastern Europe with technologies. better what the future holds,” Soldiers of the 1st Infan- allies from Czech Republic, Nations like Russia Carter said. try Division advised Iraqi and Slovakia and Hungary. and China are closing the The DOD has done its best Kurdish forces confronting And the 3rd Infantry Di- technology gap, Carter said, to manage through this pro- ISIL, he added, and Soldiers of vision, with whom Carter re- “developing platforms to longed period of budget uncer- the 25th Infantry Division and cently spoke in Grafenwoehr, thwart our advantages of tainty, the secretary said, making others reinvented forward de- Germany, trained alongside power projection and freedom painful choices and trade-offs ployment as part of the Pacific 10 NATO allies and three of movement. They’re fielding among size, capabilities and Pathways to enhance coopera- partner nations as part of new aircraft and ballistic, readiness of the joint force. tion in the Asia-Pacific region. Combined Resolve, he added. cruise, anti-ship, and anti-air “We cannot as a nation Carter also discussed the missiles that are longer-range allow this to become the new GLOBAL DEMANDS situation in Europe and Rus- and more accurate.” normal,” he said. “In today’s “In a complex, unsafe world sia’s aggression there. He dis- The nation’s imperative is security environment we need to with increasing global demands cussed the Middle East and clear, he said. be dynamic and we need to be on American leadership,” the Russia’s behavior in Syria. “We must innovate to responsive. What we have now is secretary said, “it’s our people, And he discussed Afghanistan stay the best-equipped and a straitjacket.” our Soldiers, and their un- and how the United States prepared so we can ensure matched ability to seize and and its allies are committed that the skill of each Soldier is THREE COMMITMENTS dominate physical and human to continuing to support the wielded in the most effective Carter also described three terrain, shape the strategic envi- Afghan National Defense and and safest way possible,” commitments he made when ronment and prevent conflict.” Security Forces. Carter said. 6A

6 | OCTOBER 23, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Snowburst: planning will get Fort Riley through the winter ahead Multi-agency effort seeks Last winter there were 22 separate tered until roads are passable. All commanders will ensure only emer- tor behind reporting decisions is the weather events. Thirteen of those agencies must account for all their gency vehicles are dispatched. safety of our newest Soldiers and fami- to minimize bad weather’s events hit the region with “mini- personnel. • Installation Closed – No move- lies that may have minimal experience mal regional impacts and accumu- Concurrently, assets from DPW ment of privately owned vehicles is driving in snowy conditions and may impact on installation lations,” planning documents said. will begin snow and ice removal. authorized. Official and tactical ve- have a false sense of confidence.” Last year’s winter season resulted in The main emphasis for drivers, Nau- hicle movement are limited to those Nauman added Soldiers, fami- By Andy Massanet one installation delay and one school man said, was caution and safe driv- dedicated to recovery, emergency law lies and employees can sign-up for 1ST INF. DIV. POST closure. Several of those episodes oc- ing practices around snow removal enforcement, ambulance response AtHoc messaging service that will curred on weekends. equipment. and snow removal. expedite receipt of workforce delay When wintry weather hits, Fort According to the plan, the Fort “Operators must split their time,” “Amber and Red road conditions or service reduction decisions. Riley will be ready. Riley personnel footprint — mili- Nauman said, “between focusing on indicate the extent that conditions There are two ways personnel That is the goal of ongoing co- tary, families, Department of the the location of their equipment as it have deteriorated,” Nauman said. can ensure they and their fam- ordination efforts. The plan, named Army civilians, etc. — encompasses relates to the roads — watching for “Drivers should allow themselves ily members are notified of severe Snowburst, is in place and will be a radius of approximately 70 miles. curbs, hydrants and so forth — and extra distance between cars to al- weather and workforce notifications in effect from Nov. 1, , to April 30, Therefore, planners say, Snowburst are not always able to focus on road low for stopping time and consider while you are deployed or at work. 2016. involves coordination with outside traffic. We also encourage everyone only driving if there is truly a need. One is by requesting AtHoc mes- The plan was drafted and imple- agencies as well, to include civilian to conduct refresher drivers train- Fewer vehicles on the road translates sages. How-to guidance can be ob- mented by a number of Fort Riley law enforcement and emergency per- ing and to allot extra time during to quicker and safer snow clearance tained visiting www.riley.army.mil/ Garrison agencies and 1st Infantry sonnel, Unified School District 475 their commutes during the winter operations by the DPW Team.” Portals/0/Docs/About/Advisories/ Division’s G-3 Shop. and various news outlets. months.” AtHocFeb15.pdf The Garrison agencies include POLICY FOR LATE ARRIVALS The other is by downloading the the Directorates of Emergency Ser- WHEN POOR WEATHER IS OFFICIAL ROAD CONDITION AND EARLY RELEASE Fort Riley App. vices; Plans, Training, Mobilization FORECASTED DESIGNATIONS Personnel needed to meet mini- Go to the Fort Riley Facebook and Security; Public Works; the Gar- A weather forecast of impending As in years past, roadways are mum manning requirements, called page and click on the “Use App” rison Safety Office and the Garrison bad weather will initiate the Snow- assessed and assigned a color ac- mission essential personnel, are iden- link. Then use the appropriate code Public Affairs Office. burst procedures. The Fort Riley cording to their passability and the tified in writing by supervisors. As a to download the app. In addition, mechanics from the Operations Center of DPTMS will availability of the post. The follow- rule, they include medical, police, Users can also search their smart- Logistics Readiness Center are on- initially receive the weather warn- ing color codes and their definition fire, snow crews, FROC and food phone or tablet App Store. Enter call to repair snow clearance equip- ing and notify senior leaders. At that are as follows: service personnel. “MyBaseGuide” into the search bar. ment in the event of breakdowns. time, Fort Riley will coordinate with • Green – No restrictions for any The policy for late arrivals and Once the App is downloaded you The Directorate of Family and Mo- civilian authorities. vehicle on Fort Riley early release applies to non-minimal can choose your location as Fort rale, Welfare and Recreation is pre- The DES responders will notify • Amber – No restrictions for manning personnel. Those who are Riley. pared to set up warming shelters in law enforcement patrols and pro- privately owned vehicles. For motor uncertain of what their status is the event of power outages. Corvias ceed with road assessments south of pool and commercial fleet vehicles, should consult with their supervisor. Military Living will clear neighbor- Vinton School Road, an area that senior leaders will ensure only mis- The PAO alerts the media to the FOR SEVERE hood streets and sidewalks. encompasses the major share of Fort sion essential vehicles are dispatched. posture of Fort Riley and whether WEATHER ALERTS The U.S. Air Force’s Detachment Riley roadways. Directorate staff will Other vehicles dispatched will in- late arrivals and early releases are 2, 3rd Weather Squadron, stationed also alert personnel at recreation ar- clude those in support of DES and authorized. Local radio outlets at Marshall Army Air Field, provides eas and gates. essential base operations, supply ve- Decisions on late arrivals and up-to-the-minute weather forecast- Assets from DPW will evaluate hicles, public works repair vehicles, early releases will be made not lat- KJCK-AM, Junction City, 1420 AM ing services for installation ground road clearance plans based on priori- recovery vehicles, mail service vehi- er than 5 a.m. the morning of the and 97.5 FM and air operations 24 hours a day, ty of the effected roadways and begin cles and command or staff vehicles. storm and disseminated prior to KQLA-FM, Junction City, 103.5 FM spot sanding of problem areas. For tactical vehicles, battalion com- 5:15 a.m. KMAN-AM, Manhattan, 1350 AM Monday through Friday, and on an KMKF-FM, Manhattan, 101.5 FM on-call basis when necessary. manders or designees will ensure The early release plan for non- ONCE WEATHER HITS KHCA-FM, Manhattan, 95.3 FM The aim is to mitigate the poten- only mission essential vehicles are essential personnel will be staggered KXBZ-FM, Manhattan, 104.7 FM tial impact of all degrees of winter Personnel from DPTMS will dispatched. Other mission essential according to the following criteria. KACZ-FM, Manhattan, 96.3 FM weather certain to hit the Fort Riley- maintain communication with the tactical vehicles as defined by com- • “H” hour: release employees KFRM-AM, Clay Center, 550 AM Greater Flint Hills Region this season. weather forecast team, command manders and directors may be dis- who live 25 miles or more from KCLY-FM, Clay Center, 100.9 FM “Fort Riley has an excellent team group and outside agencies. patched as needed. post. KSAL-AM, Salina, 1150 AM for preparing for, minimizing impact The DES will maintain com- • Red – No restrictions for pri- • “H” hour plus 30 minutes: re- KANI-AM, Abilene, 1560 AM on and helping to get the installa- munication with patrols, gates, the vately owned vehicles. Official lease employees who live less than KSAJ-FM, Abilene, 98.5 FM tion back to normal operations after FROC and the weather team. They vehicles will be limited to DES 25 miles from post. KBLS-FM, Abilene, 102.5 FM WIBW-AM, Topeka, 580 AM a snow event,” said Clay Nauman, will also prepare to deploy law en- emergency vehicles, snow removal “The key to a successful snow forcement and fire protection as- equipment, ambulances, hospital season,” Nauman said, “is making DPTMS Operations and Plans Chief, Local TV outlets “DPW and snow removal contractors sets as needed. The PAO will begin food and linen trucks, engineer re- sure leaders understand the process- are the heavy lifters behind Snow- issuing advisories to alert off-post pair vehicles, dump trucks, crew bus- es. We’ve informed all the instal- WIBW-TV, Topeka, Channel 13 burst Operations, they keep primary personnel of what actions to take es and recovery vehicles. Tactical ve- lation key leaders of the processes KSNT-TV, Topeka, Channel 27 and secondary roads and parking lots and what they can expect once the hicles are limited to DES emergency behind making decisions impacting KTMJ-TV, Topeka, Channel 43 clear while units maintain their unit weather settles in. vehicles, snow removal equipment, school and workforce reporting de- KTKA-TV, Topeka, Channel 49 areas, residents and tenants clear their As general guidance, the plan vehicles dedicated to personnel safe- cisions, early releases and physical own home and work areas.” states personnel should remain shel- ty and emergency resupply. Battalion training cancellations. The driving fac- Kansas City Chiefs reenlistment ceremony NFL’s Lombardi Trophy takes place on Arrowhead Stadium field visits Fort Riley By Staff Sgt. Bernhard Lashleyleidner of the stadium By Bob Everdeen “USAA understands military 1ST ABCT PUBLIC AFFAIRS and learned FORT RILEY PUBLIC AFFAIRS life has many challenges and can about history be stressful at times, so bringing KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Sgt. Miles of the Chiefs Visitors to the Post Ex- our ‘Salute to Service’ experience Ray, an M1 Abrams tank system main- organization. change Oct. 17 were treated to a on-base is a unique and exciting tainer with the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor “It was special thank you from the NFL way to recognize and thank the Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat wonderful being and USAA during the “Salute to military community during a his- Team, 1st Infantry Division, along with able to tour the Service Tour.” toric NFL season,” said John Bird, three Soldiers from Fort Leavenworth, re- coaches and As part of a 77-day trip with USAA senior vice president of enlisted on the 50-yard line Oct. 7 at Ar- luxury box,” said 27 events at 19 different locations military affairs. rowhead Stadium. Ray. “Walking across the United States, the inter- The tour’s next stop is at Fort The reenlistment ceremony was hosted through the Hall- active “Salute to Service” display Campbell, Kentucky, before head- by two Kansas City Chiefs hall of fame of-Fame section delivered hands-on experiences to ing south to Texas, Georgia and football players, Danan Hughes and Gary with all the service members and their fami- Washington, D.C. Spani. bronze busts of lies. The traveling display show- For those who missed the trav- “This means a lot to me,” said Hughes. the Kansas City cased the NFL’s Lombardi Trophy eling display, there’s still a chance to “My son is also serving in the military.” Chiefs’ greatest and engaged visitors with a virtual enter to win tickets to Super Bowl Hughes also said how great it was to be players and old “quarterback accuracy challenge” 50. Visit salutetoservice.com and able to attend the reenlistment ceremony. memorabilia was game. submit your story or nomination. “It’s really nice knowing that the Kan- awesome.” According to Dan Mishket, sas City Chiefs and the surrounding com- Ray said he Spc. Derrik Tribbey | 1ST ABCT USAA Military Affairs representa- munities support the military,” said Ray. wished the ceremo- Sgt. Miles Ray, an M1 Abrams tank system maintain- tive, the visit was designed to thank “It meant a lot to me to have two Kansas ny could have been er with the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st the military community. City Chief players attend my reenlistment performed during a Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, “As a partner with the NFL, ceremony.” Kansas City Chiefs reenlists Oct. 7 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, we’re here to honor those who have Jon Rittenberg, Army liaison, Kansas game, but he was Missouri. Ray has served in the U.S. military for four served and to show our apprecia- City Chiefs Football Club, said they re- happy the career years and reenlisted for an additional six years. tion — it’s our way of giving back,” ceive many requests from service members counselor, Sgt. 1st he said. “Fort Riley, being the home to have their reenlistments in the stadium. Class Pena, was “Over the past four years, the Army’s of the 1st Infantry Division, was “The Chiefs love the military,” said able to make his reenlistment dream a reality. continued support to me and my family chosen because of its history, its Rittenberg. “We try to accommodate all “We try to make each reenlistment spe- has been outstanding,” said Ray. “The relationship with the surrounding the military installations in the Chief’s cial,” said Sgt. 1st Class Laura Pena, career pride and brotherhood you feel from communities and its importance of kingdom.” counselor, 2nd Bn, 34th Armor Regt., 1st wearing the uniform is like nothing else what it does for our Army.” Rittenberg said the Chiefs care about ABCT, 1st Inf. Div. “As long as the request you can find in a civilian job.” The Salute to Service tour cul- service members and always arrange spe- is reasonable.” Ray will return to Arrowhead Sta- minates in November during the cial VIP tours to show their appreciation. Ray said it meant a lot to him to dium to be recognized as the “Hero of NFL’s Salute to Service month and Following the ceremony, service have his family on the field watching the Game” during the Chiefs’ Oct. 25 is one of several events being of- Bob Everdeen members and their guests were given a tour him during the ceremony. game. fered leading up to Super Bowl 50. FORT RILEY PUBLIC AFFAIRS 7A

HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE OCTOBER 23, 2015 | 7 Mother of two joins Army for a chance at a better life Child of the military, child of the military, Williams Now at Fort Riley, she is relocated frequently. responsible for complete fuel Army veteran changes Of all the places Williams accountability, organization of lived, Warner Robins, Geor- refueling missions and distribu- states for successful gia, had the most impact on tion to her battalion, she said. her life, she said. “Anything I need done I enlistment In Georgia, Williams lived can give it to her and she can with her two young children make it happen,” said Staff Sgt. By Spc. Derrik Tribbey and their father. Patrick Atkins, a Bradley fight- 1ST ABCT. PUBLIC AFFAIRS Williams was determined ing vehicle system maintainer to join the Army, she said. with Co. I, 3rd Bn., 66th Ar- In 2013, a young lady liv- She spoke with a recruiter in mor Regt. “She has a superior ing in Georgia was rejected by March 2013, but because she work ethic and excels to be the her recruiter because she was a had dependents the recruiter best of any section that she is mother of two. But through her rejected her. a part of.” determination, she enlisted in “I moved to Virginia from Williams said her goal is to Virginia. Georgia because I knew I de- complete her first contract as a Pfc. Ja’Leesa Williams, a pe- served better,” said. Williams. sergeant. She keeps this goal in troleum supply specialist with There she met with a new re- mind as she remembers why she Company I, 3rd Battalion, cruiter who gave her the guid- serves. 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Ar- ance to successfully join the “I motivate me to serve in mored Brigade Combat Team, military. the military, and being able to 1st Infantry Division, joined Williams enlisted in the feed and clothe my family in the Army to create a better life U.S. Army on April 21, 2014. the meantime is a huge plus,” Spc. Derrik Tribbey | 1ST ABCT for herself and her children. She held student leadership said Williams. “I want to be that Pfc. Ja’Leesa Williams assists and reviews documents from Cpl. Adrian Mercado, Williams is the daughter of positions at both Basic Com- role model and living proof that both petroleum supply specialists with Co. I, 3rd Bn., 66th Armor Regt., 1st retired Air Force Master Sgt. bat Training at Fort Leonard ‘better’ can be accomplished, Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Sept. 17 at the Co. I, 3rd Cord Fields. She was born on Wood, Missouri, and Ad- no matter what bad choice was Bn., 66th Armor Regt., office, Fort Riley, Kansas. Williams is responsible for com- George Air Force Base in Vic- vanced Individual Training at made in the past or situation you plete fuel accountability, organization of refueling missions and distribution to torville, California. Being a Fort Lee, Virginia. think you can’t get out of.” her battalion. 8A

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MEETING Continued from page 1 institutions like Kansas State University, While the attendees spent much of their the post was the best place to live and come time at the annual meeting speaking about home to, Grigsby said. the division’s and post’s capabilities, they Col. John M. Cyrulik, 1st Combat Avia- also made an effort to reflect on the history tion Brigade, 1st Inf. Div., commander, said and accomplishments of the Big Red One. Fort Riley should not be overlooked by Army Early in the week, they lauded the 1st officials as a place where joint forces, special Inf. Div. and Fort Riley Ten-Miler Team, operations forces and armored brigade com- which finished the Oct. 11 race in seventh bat teams – “the entire flavor of units that place. At an Oct. 13 reception, eight cur- exist in our Army” – can train. rent and former division commanders and “We can provide a first-class and world- four current and former division senior class training environment at Fort Riley for noncommissioned officers gathered with all of those customers,” he added. the delegation to celebrate the Big Red Cyrulik said the trip was a success as the One. delegation was surrounded by the Army’s top One of those former commanders was leaders. retired Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, former “(They) want to interact with those of us Army chief of staff and current AUSA presi- that are in the field, training and preparing dent, who led the division from June 1988 for an unknown future and to win in a com- to July 1989. Sullivan served in the Big Red plex world.” One four times throughout his career. Army leaders want to talk to those from “There’s only one 1,” he said to the the Big Red One, the colonel went on to say. crowd. “There’s only one 1. There’s only “We are a historic division, we are the na- one Big Red One.” tion’s First Division,” he said. “We know we “The proudest moment of my life was Amanda Kim Stairrett | 1ST INF. DIV. are all looking at potential deployments in becoming the CG of the 1st Infantry Divi- Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley commanding gen- the future and so senior leaders want to en- sion. I understand some may find that odd, eral, speaks to a delegation representing the Fort Riley-Central Kansas Chapter of the gage us. They’re interested to hear about our but when you can say that you’ve been in Association of U.S. Army on Oct. 14 in Washington, D.C. Grigsby, other leaders across training and our readiness and our facilities the 1st Infantry Division, you are saying the 1st Inf. Div. and members from the local communities were in the nation’s capital at Fort Riley in particular. something. It is special.” to attend the 2015 AUSA Annual Meeting.

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The DIVARTYs effectively back to the DIVARTY’s sto- synchronize joint fires across ried history during the activa- their divisions and standard- tion ceremony. It’s a history ize artillery training. The pro- that started with the division’s cess began Army-wide more in 1917 when it was organized than a year ago and the 1st Inf. as the 1st Field Artillery Bri- Div.’s and the 10th Mountain gade. The brigade’s artillery- Division’s were the final two men fired the first American DIVARTYs to activate. rounds in combat in World Many of the unit’s young- War I, landed on Omaha Beach er Soldiers and officers have in June 1944, fired more than 6 never served in an Army that million rounds in Vietnam and had division artilleries, Col. fired more than 18,000 rounds Tom Bolen, DIVARTY com- and rockets in the first Gulf mander, said. War. “So to them, it may seem “It’s just an amazing his- like Bigfoot or the Loch tory,” Bolen said. Ness Monster,” he joked. While an appreciation “They’ve seen some grainy for the “Drumfire” roots was photos and perhaps heard apparent, the commanding the elders talk in low voices general encouraged those in about mysterious happen- attendance to focus on the ings in the old days. But Army chief of staff’s current while the Big Red One priority: readiness. DIVARTY is legendary, it is “We cannot afford to let by no means fictitious.” our nation’s blood and trea- History and lineage have sure — our Soldiers — go been an important part of into harm’s way untrained, the unit’s activation since lacking equipment or with Soldiers and leaders started less-than-competent leader- filing its ranks this summer ship,” he said. and reached out to former The DIVARTY, he said, DIVARTY members. It’s an like the Big Red One’s other emphasis the unit’s command units, will conduct tough, re- team, Bolen and Command alistic training that will build Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Stephens, capable, adaptable leaders. continued at the ceremony by “We will maintain capabil- inviting three former DIVAR- ities to fight along the entire TY commanders — retired spectrum of military opera- Maj. Gen. Richard Longo, re- tions, from fighting terrorists tired Lt. Gen. Michael Dod- to fighting nation states, and son and retired Col. Walter our fires capabilities are cru- Gilliam — to help unfurl the cial for that,” Grigsby added. colors on the parade field. He praised Bolen and “I thought that was great,” Stephens, saying they were Bolen said of the former com- the right team to lead the manders’ presence. “You can’t DIVARTY into the future. describe that.” “Both are battle-tested Bolen and Maj. Gen. field artillerymen and more Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., 1st than up to the challenge that Inf. Div. and Fort Riley com- our uncertain security envi- manding general, harkened ronment poses,” Grigsby said.

EXERCISE Continued from page 1 like leading a security element to treat a casualty on a convoy within an actual convoy mission.” and react to contact. At FOB Gerber, the 1450th “There was some differences, CTC conducted both day and but there wasn’t that many dif- nighttime operations using ferences between the scenarios,” night-vision technology. said Sgt. Bryan Cyphers, 1450th The integration of so many CTC, second platoon team leader different elements was not the and a native of Statesville, North only challenge posed to Sol- Carolina. “However, when it diers. They were also tasked came down to the day and night with providing convoy defense. portions, the training became Many of these scenarios in- much harder. This was due to the volved reacting to either one or low visibility at night, unable to more improvised explosive de- see the IEDs, ambushing troops vices. They also trained on how and all of that.”

COURTESY PHOTO Soldiers with the 1450th Composite Truck Company, 541st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, talk over the upcoming mission before loading their vehicles Sept. 17 at forward operating base Gerber, Kuwait. Soldiers of the 1450th CTC conducted tactical convoy opera- tion training Sept. 15 to 18 at FOB Gerber. 1B/Community HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Community Life OCTOBER 23, 2015 | 11  OCTOBER 23, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE PAGE 11 

IN BRIEF TRAFFIC UPDATES Family pumpkin patch celebration For traffic updates, see the Traffic Report on page 4 or visit Story and Photos Hannah Kleopfer do events with their kids. This www.riley.army.mil and click on 1ST INF. DIV POST “Advisories.” is a smaller environment, but it still give them the opportunity to GENERAL INFORMATION Staff of Army Community network.” Service hosted a pumpkin patch for For general information about Multiple programs through ACS families of special needs children events and services at Fort Riley, were represented at the pumpkin in the community the morning of visit www.facebook.com/FortRiley patch to help grow stronger networks Oct. 17. or follow @FortRiley on Twitter. between the families of Fort Riley. “It’s important to continue “We are partnered with EFMP, HALLOWEEN INFORMATION to offer families opportunities and our families get to come to get out and socialize and Parents and commuters participate and just enjoy crafts and network with other families,” said should know that Fort Riley the atmosphere and it’s just really Laurie McCauley, manager of youngsters will be authorized to to celebrate our families,” said the Exceptional Family Member enjoy Halloween with trick or Courtney Neill, a Registered Nurse Program, a program within ACS. treat activities Oct. 31, 5:30 to and home visitor for the New “It’s just a smaller environment and 7:30 p.m. Parent Support Program. learning opportunity for the kids. The siren will sound to signal For people who are new to the It’s important as you can see that the beginning and end of the trick community, it gave them the chance parents are involved in the painting or treat times. to see what Fort Riley had to offer and selecting the pumpkins and Halloween is a loved tradition their families. Karaya Pratt, daughter of Kariga Pratt, Family Assistance taking pictures. It’s an opportunity but the excitement of the night Program specialist, picks out her pumpkin to decorate from for parents to be able to come and can cause children to forget to See PUMPKIN, page 13 the Army Community Service Pumpkin Patch Oct. 17. be careful. The real dangers of this make-believe night are from slips, trips, falls and pedestrian/ car crashes. Both children and Historic adults need to think about safety on this day. For more information on how ghost tour to help Halloween revelers enjoy the day in safety, go to http:// www.riley.army.mil/News/Article- tradition Display/tabid/98/Article/471089/ trick-or-treat.aspx SOLDIER FOR LIFE continues TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EVENTS • Oct. 26: Start date of Commercial Driver’s License class sponsored by ABF Freight. To apply, contact David Miles at [email protected] or 785-239-2193. • Oct. 29: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Salina Police Department Employer Day, building 210, room 118D, Fort Riley. • Oct. 30: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Project Management Gail Parsons | POST Seminar, Education Center, Jo Ann Williams Chief, Postal Operations Center assists her team of Soldiers with building 217 room 210. sorting the mail. She makes sure everyone in the small lobby and mail room knows • Nov. 2: 1 to 2:30 p.m., exactly what needs to be done. Employer Workshop, Fort Riley Transition Center, building 212, room 201. Post Office staff serves • Nov 5: 9 a.m. to noon, Doss Aviation Employer Day, building 210, room 118D, Fort Riley. • Nov. 10: 9 a.m. to noon, community, Soldiers Warrior in Transition Forum, Networking and Mentorship. File Photo Event Sponsored by Society of Ghostesses conduct ghostly American Military Engineers, Seems like chaos but it is a choreographed operation tours of historic areas. building 580, room 110, Fort By Season Osterfeld Riley. Spouses are invited. By Gail Parsons The answer to making it SPECIAL TO THE POST • Dec. 7: Start date of CDL 1ST INF. DIV. POST “We need to make sure work, for her, is simply to do class sponsored by ABF Freight. what has to be done and work She can’t remember just how To apply, contact Mr. David Miles the Soldiers receive their t first glance it looks together no matter what it takes. the tradition started, but with at [email protected] or like chaos, but to mail in a timely manner She has organized the mailroom each town and new post, Ashley 785 239-2193. someone observing so there are jobs for anyone Noce and her husband would • Dec. 7: 1 to 2:30 p.m., just like the private the AFort Riley Postal Service on who comes in regardless of how always find another ghost tour to Employer Workshop, Fort Riley a Monday morning, it’s a well- limited their ability is because of attend. When they moved to Fort Transition Center, building 212, sector does.” choreographed operation that a profile. One Soldier might find Riley, it was no different. room 201. disperses thousands of pieces of JO ANN WILLIAM himself doing administrative “It’s just something we’ve always CHIEF, POSTAL OPERATIONS IMPORTANT REMINDER mail throughout the post. work or scanning mail while done,” she said. “It’s just fun.” CENTER This year, Noce is the Ghostess Visitors to Fort Riley are Directing the choreographed another moves packages. moves is Jo Ann Williams, chief, She recalled one Soldier who of the Historical and Archeological reminded that a temporary Fort Society of Fort Riley. HASFR will Riley Access Badge or Pass is postal operations center. appointed to the position by came to her with a serious back “Who’s next, who’s next? Is 1-16 their commander. In a matter of injury preventing him from host their annual ghost tours Oct 25. required for anyone without a Tours will run from 4 to 7:40 p.m. Department of Defense ID card. here, is 1-16 here? I need a look up, a couple of weeks they lean the lifting more than 10 pounds. In I need a look up,” Williams calls lingo, they learn where everything addition to his physical injury, he Fort. Riley and surrounding residents If you know the exact date of your are invited to join. The tour is free! visit, it is highly recommended to out orders in duplicate making sure is, how it works, a slew of postal was beginning to struggle with the everyone in the small lobby and regulations and the steps to keep in emotional affects of the profile. But Fast Passes, the chance to move get a temporary badge or pass early to the front of the lineare available for by stopping by the Visitor Control throughout the mail room knows synch. Many of them are working He confided that he felt he exactly what she needs, where she with profiles — some come in couldn’t do anything, he couldn’t a fee. Center, calling 785-239-2982 or “The Custer House has a teddy emailing usarmy.riley.imcom- needs it and when she needs it. with serious medical conditions. even pick up his daughter. Making it all the more “Before these Soldiers come on “I asked him ‘has your wife left bear that moves daily,” said Noce. [email protected] She also tells stories of falling Please note there are longer remarkable is how the Soldiers board I have to vet them to make sure you?’ he said no. I told him she is fall into step. Williams is the only they meet security requirements,” sticking in there that is her job. books, a moving picture frame and wait times for passes during even stains that appear on walls over periods of higher traffic-especially permanently assigned employee. she said. “I work directly with their When she said ‘I do’ she meant She admits she could sure use commanders because the Soldiers still it, and when I said I accept you, I and over again. HASFR will have weekday mornings and weekday all four volumes of the Ghost Books afternoons-when Soldiers and another permanently assigned have training that is required, they meant it — we are not throwing person in the office. still have medical appointments, and you away,” she said. available for purchase. There are so civilian employees are travel- many ghost stories from Fort Riley; ing to work and physical fitness Every three months she trains they still have other appointments a new crew of Soldiers who are that’s critical for them to attend.” See POST OFFICE, page 13 one evening of tours is just not enough activities. said Noce. If you’re unable to get a pass The one-mile walking route takes early, make sure to allow extra approximately one hour. Stops along time the day of your visit to get the way include the Custer House and through processing at the Visitor the firehouse. At each stop classic, as Control Center. well as new stories will be shared. Please visit our website Community walks to remember Noce said last year Fort Riley had at www.riley.army.mil/ more than 800 people participate in Units/GarrisonCommand/ Story and photo by Hannah “When I came to the tours, and they are expecting the EmergencyServices/ Kleopfer same amount this year. AccessInformation.aspx. Fort Riley, I realized 1ST INF. DIV. POST there were no formal “As far as I’m concerned, Fort Riley HALLOWEEN BADGING observations of this day has one of the best relations with their PROCESS To respect International happening in the area,” town that I have ever been in.” The Part of the badging process Pregnancy and Infant Loss said Chap. (Capt.) Raja tours attract many different people requires the visitor center to Remembrance day, staff of Kandanada, IACH. “So with different backgrounds, different take a photo of the person Irwin Army Community we wanted our hospital stories and different expectations for receiving the pass. This photo Hospital hosted events to provide the Flint Hills the evening. Fort Riley and HASFR must be of the person and they throughout Oct. 15 to allow community with a way try to accommodate everyone as best cannot be in any mask or make- the community to honor to gather together, grieve as they can, said Noce. up that will disguise their face and grieve for their loved and support each other The staff and volunteers with while the picture is being taken. ones. In the morning there through the journey of HASFR sponsor events like the ghost When entering the installation, was a prayer breakfast, at grief, and also to connect tours to support and honor the history identity must be verified — do noon there was a memorial families with each other of Fort Riley. From the stories told, not wear any masks or make-up service and during the late and with resources that to the historical clothing worn, they while entering the access control afternoon there was a walk could be of help.” The “Meditation Reflection” is placed on the provide information for those who point. for anyone who wanted to table where participants of the walk could participate. See WALK, page 13 write down the name of their infant on a rock. See GHOST, page 14 1DivPost.com

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12 | OCTOBER 23, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE Easy credit contains hidden dangers to finances t can be easy, convenient to use, Credit cards can be helpful when rate, the great deal you found could cost you didn’t authorize or thought you had but beware of the dangers. It may traveling as they are often required several times more than if you save your cancelled. This is also a good way to check seem like a way to have lots of great for a hotel or car reservations. They money and pay cash. if the card information has been stolen. presentsI or trips home during the holiday can prevent the need to carry large For instance, by making a monthly If you see charges on the card you didn’t — just charge it on a credit card. But if amounts of money, but be sure the minimum payment of $42.00 with a balance make, it is your responsibility to contact you don’t use credit responsibly, you can trip is in your budget and can be of $1,200 dollars and an 18 percent interest the credit card company quickly to file a get into debt quickly, ruin your credit and paid off when you return home. rate. It would take approximately 89 months dispute. possibly impact your career as a Soldier. Don’t skip the fine print when you to pay off and you would pay about more than Avoid paying late. Some banks have a high When choosing a credit card get ready to apply for a credit card. $700.00 in interest. fee for paying late and this will also show up determine if the card has an annual fee Colonel It can be confusing to understand Charges made to a credit card don’t usually on your credit report. They may not report the and the interest rate. Don’t choose a Andrew Cole Jr. what it all means, but the Financial incur an interest charge during the billing cycle information if it is only late once, but if it is a card just because it has the logo of your Counselors at Army Community they are made, but if you take cash advances, recurring pattern, the company will collect the favorite team or theme park. Don’t fall Service will be glad to take a look the interest charges can start from the date late fees and report it to the credit reporting for a card just because it offers a bonus. For and make sure you understand it all. of the transaction. They may also be subject agencies. instance, will you really use the type of bonus Another danger can be making only the to additional fees. This includes convenience Stay aware and don’t get in a trap this provided? Also, if there is a higher interest minimum payment. Just because you can checks some companies include when they holiday season where you overspend just rate do you really come out ahead by getting afford the minimum payment doesn’t mean send the bill. because you use credit. a bonus? you can afford all the purchases the card Don’t ignore the statement. Check Contact ACS at 785-239-9435 to take Be cautious when offered pre-approved cards. will let you make. It can take years to pay the charges that are placed on the card. advantage of the no cost resources available to They may carry a high interest rate or hidden fees. off and if you are paying a high interest You might have recurring charges that Soldiers, families, civilians and retirees. Eyster’s neon light glow swim brings families together

Story and photo by Hannah Kleopfer they got a great opportunity to 1ST INF. DIV. POST spend time with the whole family. Many efforts were made to yster Pool was filled with make the night a success like the the glow of neon lights previous year and other events and throughout the building programs by staff of Eyster Pool. Eduring the second annual Glow Swim. “It brings everyone together In the deeper and makes everyone end of the pool happy,” said Gavin was a climbing “It brings Carey, a lifeguard at wall and Eyster Pool. “There’s obstacle course everyone together a meeting or two for patrons to and makes where we brainstorm try, while in events like stuff we the shallow everyone happy.” want to do and we end there was a Gavin Carey | LIFEGUARD establish what parts mini pumpkin are going to stay from patch with EYSTER POOL the previous times pumpkin- we’ve done it.” like floating The event was devices for kids to play with. Also for all ages, making it an easy around the pool, was a snack table, way for parents to come out and games and craft table where kids could create relationships with their paint pumpkins. family as well as other families The pool party was designed on the installation. Parents could as a safe weekend event for let their kids swim knowing they families to socialize and still be were safe under the watch of the active. lifeguards on duty and talk with “Being on base and so close other parents and friends. to home is a big part,” said “The kids get the energy Bonnie Conrad, wife of Capt. blown out,” said Dunja Mandley, David Conrad, 3rd Battalion, wife of Capt. Todd Mandley, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Health Facility Planning Agency, Armored Brigade Combat Medical Department Activity. Team, 1st Infantry Division. “I like that there are a lot of “Our son loves the obstacle lifeguards and I don’t have to course.” worry. And there’s lots of age The Conrads were able to groups here.” Sgt Trent Johnson, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st bring their two sons Max, 10 To find out about similar Infantry Division, and his son Michael go through the floating obstacle course together during months old and Cameron, 10 events, go to rileymwr.com/ the Glow Swim at Eyster Pool Oct. 17. The pool party was an event for families of all ages and years old, to the event. They said sports. lifeguards were provided for safety. 3B

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She sent him home to take his pain meds and think about it. She let him know he needed to come back the next day, if he wanted to stay there was a place for him — if he couldn’t, she would understand. The next day he came in standing a little taller and ready to work. His wife later called and said he was a changed man — all he had really needed was to see that he wasn’t useless. “He signed his name on that dotted line to support our country in good times and bad, now he has injured himself while on active duty — he is still a worth to me, still a worth to Fort Riley and his command,” she said. She has created an environment in the mailroom that lends to everyone easily Hannah Kleopfer | POST and quickly looking after each Gail Parsons | POST Participants took hearts with names of lost babies printed on them and then let other and working together to The team of Soldiers at the Post Office sort the them go during the Remembrance Walk. Heidi Faith, founder of Still Birthday, get the job done and support large quantity of mail that arrives each day. talks to participants about the significance of letting go of the hearts with the one another. names of babies and loved ones who were lost. Hers is the mailroom that ball of tears, the thought of me addressed to a Soldier, but handles all the mission-side standing beside a person who with the post office address; or The guest speaker was support fellow members and to opportunity to come and garrison mail, which was going to honor our country, simply addressed with address Heidi Faith, founder of Still open up a conversation. together and talk about includes the barracks. It’s a job serve our country — and I was unknown. Birthday, an organization for “I miscarried in March so I their stories and help open she takes to heart. Every single going to be his wife I was going “A lot of times you have those who have lost a child wanted to just go for a walk in a conversation with other piece of mail reaching the to be his supporting element,” Soldiers who are inbound, before birth. remembrance of my baby,” said members of the community hands of a Soldier is of ultimate she said tearing up with pride a lot (of) times they don’t “It’s an honor to be here Melissa Alfaro, wife of Spc. Alfredo who are going through importance. and love for the man who know where they are going,” today to talk about our stories Alfaro, 601st Aviation Support something similar. In her small, cramped served his country for 30 years Williams explained. and gather our tears and our Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation To get more information office, surrounded by Army before retiring 12 years ago. It then becomes their job hopes together,” said Faith. Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. about the events IACH posters espousing values of Her passion for the Soldier to track the Soldier down The day was a time for The Remembrance sponsors go to iach.amedd. loyalty, courage and dedication, and their families spills into the because she understands people to remember, share and Walk gave families the army.mil. her overwhelming emotional work she does and oversees. how critical it is to the connection to the job she does, “We need to make sure the Soldier and the family — to her country and each Soldier Soldiers receive their mail in the mother sending a care becomes evident. a timely manner just like the Continued from page 11 package to her baby before PUMPKIN Next to her computer, private sector does,” she said. he deploys to a war zone, to flattened and covered so as not to “Some gave some, some gave the girlfriend sending a love get damaged sits a picture of her all and when you think about letter to remind him that she parents. Her father was the first that, and you think about not is there waiting for him at to instill in her the importance providing those Soldiers with home. of respecting Soldiers and their the same quality mail services “Mail is critical to the work. Although he was killed in — I can’t do.” Soldier,” she said. “It raises an accident when Williams was Mail is extremely important their hope when they are on young she carried with pride to the Soldiers, especially the the battlefield — I don’t care the patriotism her father had single Soldiers and the deployed if it’s junk mail, it is mail and planted inside her soul. Soldiers. While the holiday it is from home,” . Her patriotism swelled season is the generally the heavy Williams said she has a when her then-boyfriend told traffic time, for a post office on “red, white and blue toe,” her he was joining the Army, or near a military installation and after hearing the passion she said she was the proudest deployment and redeployment in her voice when she speaks girlfriend in the world. times are as busy if not busier. about the Soldiers one would “He came back and asked Frequently mail comes have to wonder if her heart me to marry him, I was in a in improperly addressed; isn’t as well. Post Housing ranked top four

Hannah Kleopfer | POST Story by Hannah Kleopfer said Jim Champagne, business She also acknowledged Children work on coloring and other crafts during the Army Community Service 1st Inf. Div. Post director of Corvias Military they have a good team and Pumpkin Patch Oct. 17. Living. “They’re recognizing customer service keeps Fort Riley Corvias the customer service that we’re the communities running “I spend my time at home all day so it was snacks and drinks for the kids and their parents. Military Living ranked in giving our residents, so that’s smooth. As a military a good way to get out,” said Paola Annilus, Children were also welcome to come dressed up the top four in a recent Army exciting.” spouse, Wert also has a wife of Pfc. Edgyr Annilus, 1st Combat in their Halloween costume. housing survey done by the Champagne believes in distinctive understanding Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. There were also raffle ticket drawings Headquarters Department of the passion and values that of the members in her ”This is my first time here. I like it a lot, throughout the event where participants the Army. Ellis Heights and Corvias represents. community. specifically for the kids. They can have fun could win book bundles, paintings and bags Historic Main Post received “Our passion is for our “I think our residents and play.” from ACS. the A List award, which is military families and what are really unique. said The event included a small pumpkin patch Find out more about ACS and the awarded to neighborhoods they do for our country” Wert. “There’s a lot of where each child could choose one pumpkin, services and programs they offer by calling with a score of at least 85 said Champagne. “We are stressors that are involved, Halloween-themed crafts, face painting and 785-239-9435. percent and a response rate very passionate about giving there’s deployments, there’s of at least 20 percent. Ellis a high quality of life to the training and we have a really Heights had a score of 86.9 installations”. strong understanding of our percent and a response of Elizabeth Wert, community residents”. 33.8 percent while Historic manager of Ellis Heights and Five Corvias installations Main Post had a score of 87 Historic main post makes sure were ranked in the survey’s percent and response of 40.5 to let her residents know that she top ten. Corvias also ranked percent. cares. number one in a survey done “We’re very honored “You have to listen to the by Satisfax in 2014. To learn that our residents and the residents” said Wert. “You have more about Corvias military installation leadership gave us to listen to their wants and needs living at Fort Riley go to the opportunity to do so well,” and you have to be empathetic”. corviasmilitaryliving.com.

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GHOST Continued from page 11 Library Alice in Wonderland tea party attend as well as an opportunity for an Story and photo by Hannah evening of entertainment. Kleopfer About 30 people volunteer each year to 1ST INF. DIV. POST help with the Ghost Tours. Noce says they work hard to help get the event set up and Children went down through without them, there would be no event. the rabbit hole and found During the tours, there will be a bake themselves at a tea party with Mad sale to cover costs of water and snacks for Hatters and Queens at the Fort the volunteers. Riley Library Oct. 17. The Alice in The Historical and Archeological Wonderland themed tea party and Society of Fort Riley also hosts costume contest was the monthly events such as Apple Day and Tour of party the staff of the library hosted. Homes. “All of our parties are People driving from Manhattan should pretty much based on books or Lesilie Mann, alternate contract manager of the library, exit I-70 at 301 to Marshall Army Air something you can find in the hands out prizes to costume winners at the Alice in Field. If you do not have a Department library,” said Lesilie Mann, Fort Wonderland Tea Party. of Defense identification card you need to Riley Library alternative contract stop at the Visitor’s Center. Participants manager. Parents could also get After the costume winners need two forms of ID as well as car Kids were dressed up as involved and win prizes. were announced, kids ran around insurance and registration to obtain a pass different characters from the Amy Staraitis, mother of looking through books and to access the post. Alice in Wonderland book and Abby, 2, and wife of Maj. continued talking and eating. It The Historical and Archaeological films and sat around decorated Jason Staraitis, Division also gave parents some time to Society of Fort Riley was formed to preserve, tables filled with sweets including Artillery, won a reading talk to one another and let their protect and maintain Fort Riley’s heritage. FILE PHOTO cookies and sugar cubes. tablet for her costume as the children be in a social, creative For more information about HASFR visit More than 30 people volunteer each year After the kids filled up on White Queen. and safe environment. www.fortrileyhistoricalsociety.org. to help with the Ghost Tours. sweets, library staff, dressed “We come as often as “We love these parties elaborately themselves, announced we can,” said Staraitis. “I because people who would winners for the costume contest. like that the library is on not typically meet each FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Sister Jennifer and Jessica Kim, post and they do so many other on the street or at the daughters of Spc. Kate Kim, activities here which is commissary or something like • Maze Runner, The military paralegal for United States nice. I like getting her that, they can get together Scorch Trials (PG-13) 7 Army Garrison Fort Riley, each (Abby) to the library as and they can sit here in a P.M. won a book for dressing up as a much as we can because she semi-intimate setting and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 queen and a rabbit. loves books.” meet new folks,” said Mann. • Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials (PG-13) 2 P.M. • The Perfect Guy (PG-13) For movie titles and showtimes, call 7 P.M. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 785-239-9574 • The Visit (PG-13) 5 P.M.

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IN BRIEF PAINTBALL SHOOTOUT Dress up and get painted up with Outdoor Recreation. Themed games and scenarios are on the menu for this blacklight- infused, glow-in-the-dark zombie extravaganza. High Speed Soldiers The Zombie Paradise Paintball Shootout is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Outdoor Recreation Center paintball course. It’s open to participants ages 13 and older. For minors ages 13 to 17, parents must be present during the event. All equipment and supplies are provided, or use your own equipment. Sign up in three person teams or individually. Outdoor Rec can create teams. Advance registration is required and the cost is $25 per person. The Outdoor Recreation Center is at 1806 Buffalo Soldier Drive. For more information, visit rileymwr.com/odr or call 785-239-2363.

GLO RUN Dress up in your best neon gear, add in a few glow-in-the- dark accessories, lace up your running shoes and get glowing. Celebrate Military Family Soldiers from 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley pose for a photo with professional race car driver, Greg Biffle, during Appreciation Month with the the Troops to the Track event Oct. 18 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. The Soldiers got a tour of the GLO Run, a free 2.5-mile fun NASCAR garages; met professional driver, Greg Biffle; were recognized at the Hollywood Casino 400 crew chief and run set for Nov. 6 at Riley’s driver brief; and carried the drivers’ flags as the point leaders were announced. Conference Center. The run starts at 7:30 p.m. On-site registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Warm up with a special glow Zumba session before the run. Troops to the Track brings 1st Infantry Division Feel like you’re not shining your brightest? Check out our glow paint area and add a little Warriors to Kansas Speedway neon to your night, or purchase some of the cool glow swag Story and photos by available for sale. Hit up our photo Staff Sgt. Jerry Griffis booth to document your glow 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS experience, and enter our costume contest too. There will be prizes KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Soldiers awarded for the best neon outfit. from the 1st Infantry Division Riley’s Conference Center and Fort Riley got an opportunity is at 446 Seitz Drive. For more to see racing from an insider’s per- information about the GLO spective Oct. 18 as part of NAS- Run, visit rileymwr.com. CAR’s Troops to the Track at the Kansas Speedway. YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIALS The Soldiers got a tour of the Child, Youth and School NASCAR garages; met profes- Services is looking for officials for sional driver, Greg Biffle; were youth outdoor and indoor soccer, recognized at the Hollywood Ca- flag football, basketball, baseball sino 400 crew chief and driver and softball. brief; and carried the drivers’ Volunteer and paid positions flags as the point leaders were an- are available. Training provided nounced. and experience is not necessary. A While not every Soldier in at- background check is required. tendance was necessarily a huge For more information, call fan of NASCAR, the Soldiers said CYSS Sports at 785-239-9223 or they appreciated the experience. 785-240-5207. “There was actually a lot of stuff that we learned about NAS- LOOKING FOR A WAY TO CAR,” said Spc. Brandon Quin- Capt. Perry Pham, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored SERVE VETERANS? tanilla, 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, presents a chase flag for professional driver, Jeff Gordon, during the pre-ceremony for the Hollywood Casino 400 Oct. 18 at Kansas Team Red, White and Blue Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Soldiers from the “Big Red One” and Fort Riley got an is a national veterans outreach See TRACK, page 16 opportunity to see racing from an insider’s perspective as part of the annual event. organization and enriches lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. For more information, visit www. teamrwb.org. Hunting for resiliency: Fort Riley Soldiers, Train, win For Team RWB local chapter events, see “Team RWB Fort Riley” on Facebook. outdoorsmen join during weekend event with Army ISPORTSMAN SYSTEM By Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington Fort Riley has an automated 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS combatives check-in-out system, iSportsman. Individuals can FALL RIVER, Kan. — Soldiers register at the Fort Riley from the 1st Infantry Division and iSportsman webpage at www. Fort Riley, along with more than 35 fortriley.isportsman.net. hunters and sponsors, gathered Oct. Everyone recreating in a Fort 16 to 18 to raise awareness for veteran Riley training area must use the resiliency during the sixth annual iSportsman website. Check-in Kansas Salutes the Troops at the Flint and Check-out may be done Oaks Lodge. with any personal device with The three-day affair featured Internet access or visit the a trap tournament, banquet-style iSportsman Kiosk at 1st dinners and a European pheasant Division and Vinton School shoot. While attendees were given roads or the Environmental opportunities to participate in world- Division Office, Building 407, class events, the focus was centered on Fort Riley Modern Army Combat- during normal business hours. Soldier and veteran interaction with ives is looking for Soldiers who have For more information, fellow hunters in hopes of easing stress what it takes to train and win. contact the Environmental while creating lifelong memories. Those selected — two Soldiers in Division at 785-239-6211. “We want Soldiers to know they’re each of seven weight classes — will rep- not alone,” said Ty Brookover, KST resent the “Big Red One” at the 2015 organizer and an agriculture executive All Armed Forces Combatives Tourna- from Garden City. “One of our goals is ment from Dec. 9 to 12 at Fort Bragg, to create an environment for veterans N.C. Competitors will be assigned Spe- that can assist in rehabilitating, get cial Duty assignment and report daily them out and be with fellow hunters.” to the Fort Riley Combatives Training Partnering with the Outdoor Facility. Recreation Heritage Fund, Brookover Team members will participate and other associates are taking aim in daily strength and conditioning at making an impact on Soldiers and training; participate in weekly group veterans by helping them find peace and individual counseling sessions fa- through hunting and other outdoor Brenda Edwards | FLINT OAKS LODGE cilitated by Fort Riley Comprehensive activities. Maj. Gen. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr. (right), 1st Infantry Division and Soldier and Family Fitness counselors; “All of us have things we love to Fort Riley commanding general, readies his shotgun in prepara- and receive regular analysis on weight do,” Brookover said. tion before pheasants are released Oct. 17 during a European and body composition facilitated by If Soldiers were injured or are Pheasant Shoot at the Flint Oaks Lodge in Fall River, Kansas. The the Fort Riley Army Wellness Center. suffering and can no longer do hunt was the one of two shooting events Soldiers and civilians For more information, contact Maj. participated in during the sixth annual Kansas Salutes the Carl J. Johnson at 785 240-3408 or See HUNTING, page 16 Troops event, which focused on Soldier and veteran resiliency. [email protected].

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Story and photo by Hannah Senior Kyle Colner of the tice and make us better as a Kleopfer K-State Shotgun Sports Club squad,” said Colner. 1ST INF. DIV. POST said “getting to meet all the The relationship between other Soldiers and make con- the Soldiers and students has be- The staff of the Fort Riley nections here is pretty fun. come beneficial to both. skeet and trap range and the We get to tell them some of “We like to come out as members of the Kansas State our stories. They’re really in- much as we can to help try to University Shotgun Sports terested in where we’ve gone bring some money and revenue Club joined together for a to shoot, and we’re pretty and hang out with people who nighttime skeet shoot Oct interested in where they’ve we know here already” said Col- 17, providing an opportunity gone in general because they ner. “We’ll come back in May for the two groups to further get to travel a lot more than and do a shoot against Fort Ri- build the relationship be- we do.” ley.” tween Soldiers and students. The members of the Sports For the event, participants The event was also a good Club come out to shoot at the shot four rounds of 25 shots opportunity for people to range as frequently as they can each. The shoot included or- come out and enjoy a sport to better their skill. ange targets filled with glitter and hobby. “This is their home range. and prizes as participants took “We like to do these They just adopted us,” said turns in each range with up to a things as much as we can.” Moore. four foot lead. Maria Childs | POST said Mike Moore, Fort Ri- “It’s a great facility to have To find out more about Soldiers from 601st Aviation Support Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, ley range manager. “It’s fun. out here, and it makes it a lot the skeet and trap range, go to 1st Infantry Division, and Irwin Army Community Hospital faced each other in That’s all it is — it’s fun.” easier to come out and prac- rileymwr.com. an intramural flag football game Oct. 15 at Long Fitness Center.

Ollie Hunter of the Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group takes a turn during the the Night Skeet Shoot at the Fort Riley Skeet Range Oct. 17. Sportsmen and women from the Fort Riley skeet and trap range and the members of the Kansas State University Shotgun Sports Club joined together for a skeet shoot that evening. A good match: fall weather and children’s soccer HUNTING Continued from page 15 those things they love, the Police Battalion, 89th Military day, they left with more than rehabilitation process becomes Police Brigade. “But, as we they came: friendships. extremely difficult, Brookover did more together, it was like “We definitely made some said. So, if people like him can a big group of friends hanging new friends here this weekend,” help bring them back into what out and hunting together. This said Alba, as he looked around his they love and it helps with the was an unbelievable event for table of fellow Soldiers nodding healing process, that is success, Soldiers. I had a blast.” their heads in agreement. “This he added. The fun did not stop when was an incredible place, filled As Soldiers and organizers the final shot was taken. When with even more incredible people. arrived Oct. 16 and started the night’s feast concluded Oct. This definitely made an impact socializing in the lodge’s large 17, sponsors announced they on me and I’ll never forget this.” great room, the atmosphere would give away hunting trips Brookover was happy with was relaxed and calm. However, to five veterans. As all-inclusive the event’s impact. as the second day’s shooting hunts to Colorado, Maryland “In the end, we just want and hunting events came and and Kansas were given away to Soldiers to come out, have a went, camaraderie was on full elated Soldiers, one supporter good time and hunt — speak display as the room was filled decided he needed to give more if they want to speak, but leave with laughter and animated and added one last trip – an knowing they have someone conversations about shared alligator hunt in Florida. The there for them if needed,” experiences. giveaway capped off a night Brookover said. “When I first got here, I filled with thanks, handshakes For more information on was excited but I was a little and high fives. Kansas Salutes the Troops, nervous and didn’t know what When participants started go to kansassalutesthetroops. to expect,” said Spc. Zachary to filter back to their homes in com. For more on the Outdoor ABOVE: Justin Lowe (right), 9, son of Latoya Lowe and Command Sgt. Maj. Tim Alba, a military policeman Chicago, Virginia, Colorado, Recreation Heritage Fund, go Lowe, 1st Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, goes for the goal during assigned to the 97th Military Nebraska and Kansas the next to www.orhfund.org. the soccer match against Ogden Oct. 17.

Story and photo active and social weekend The children’s soccer by Hannah Kleopfer gathering. team for 9 and 10 year olds TRACK Continued from page 15 1ST INF. DIV. POST “I think it’s good for the was strong during the game, boys because they develop scoring four goals by half- On a brisk Saturday teamwork,” said Latoya time and another two in the Brigade, 1st Inf. Div. “It was Staff Sgt. Frank Keffales, and the organization to thank morning parents and kids Lowe, mother of Justin second half, ending the game a good experience, all in all.” 1st Infantry Division Sustain- the Soldiers, and the crowd in bundled up and walked Lowe, 9, and wife of Com- 6 to 0. However, the score Brandon said the event ment Brigade, said, “I think attendance followed suit. through crumbling leaves for mand Sgt. Maj. Timothy is not what the coach, Lt. showed him how the community the entire experience was great Keffales said, “Not only did their weekend soccer match- Lowe, 1st Sustainment Bri- Col. Jeff Mrochek, Division appreciated its service members. especially because they really NASCAR show their support, es. The soccer teams spon- gade, 1st Infantry Division. Headquarters and Headquar- That support was some- showed their support to the but everybody who attended sored by the Children Youth “They belong on a team ters Battalion, 1st Infantry thing many of the “Big Red troops.” NASCAR, all the fans and ev- and School Services at Fort so they build camaraderie Division, teaches his team to One’s” participants felt during Troops to the Track allowed erybody who works here, ev- Riley played Ogden Oct. 17. amongst each other and focus on. their day at the speedway. NASCAR drivers, their crews erybody was just great.” Parents bundled up on friendships,” said Jamie “We don’t keep track of the sidelines in blankets and Brown, mother of Andrew the score,” said Mrochek. jackets while cheering on the Brown, 9, and wife of Col. “The focus is to have fun. kids, and the kids warmed up Miles Brown, 2nd Armored That’s the primary objective.” by running up and down the Brigade Combat Team, 1st To learn more go to ri- WWW.1DIVPOST.COM field, making for a physically Infantry Division. leymwr.com/main/. 7B/Classifieds

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C K C K 18 | OCTOBER 23, 2015Travel & Fun in KansasHOME OF THE BIG RED ONE  OCTOBER 23, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE PAGE 18  Join Hiawatha’s 101st Halloween Frolic party and parade have evolved Kansas community into a significant event of re- MORE INFORMATION ON HIAWATHA’S gional interest. 101ST HALLOWEEN FROLIC has had its own Trick-or-Treating for the brand of Halloween kids of Hiawatha lasts for two • Business Window Painting: Painting began days, on Oct. 29 and 30. Peo- Oct 1 and continues through Oct. 26. Judging since 1914 ple decorate their property takes place from Oct 26 to Oct. 30. Winners are and create their own haunted announced during the parades Oct 31. Story by Hannah Kleopfer houses for the holiday. • Queen Contest: Judging will take place at 1ST INF. DIV. POST On Halloween day, they Hiawatha High School, 600 Red Hawk Dr, Oct. start off with float and cos- 24, and crowning will take place at 6:30 p.m., For those looking for a tume competitions and the af- Oct. 31, at the Historical Center located at 611 different twist to Halloween ternoon parade begins, where Utah Street. this year, consider visiting the children of the communi- • Trunk or Treat: on 7th Street, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Hiawatha, Kansas. Members ty are divided into age groups Oct 30 of this northeast Kansas com- and can walk down Main • Kid’s Costume Contest, 1 p.m., Oct. 31 at munity, in Brown County, Street in their costumes. Later Historical Center north of Topeka and west of in the evening, the marching • Afternoon Parade: Oct 31. Line up , begins St. Joseph, Missouri, just off band competition begins in at 12:30 p.m.; judging begins at 1p.m. The Hwy 36, is set to celebrate the front of the Brown County parade begins at 3 p.m. 101st Halloween Frolic. Courthouse right before the • Evening Parade: Oct 31. Line up begins at 3 Halloween has long been crowning of the Halloween p.m.; judging begins at 5 p.m. The parade begins more than a holiday to resi- Queen. Then the evening pa- at 7 p.m. dents of Hiawatha. The Frolic rade begins as families, busi- features the oldest Halloween nesses, clubs, churches and For more information about the parade, go to parade in the nation and citi- other organizations ride their hiawathachamber.com. zens in Hiawatha and from floats and toss out candy. the surrounding communities embrace the tradition. The theme for this year’s Frolic is “100 Years Into the Future,” with the day includ- ing two parades — one in the afternoon and one in the evening — as well as float contests, costume competi- tions and a marching band competition. The Halloween Queen, who joins the fes- tivities, is selected through a scholarship competition be- tween young ladies from Hi- awatha and the surrounding communities. The parade began in 1914 when Mrs. John Krebbs held a party for the children of Hiawatha, at which they decorated their tricycles and COURTESY PHOTO wagons for the holiday. These Visitors never know who, or what, they might meet at were considered the first the Halloween Frolic in Hiawatha, Kansas. floats. Over the years the little

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