1A HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST 1DivPost.com FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 Vol. 7, No. 19 FORT RILEY, KAN. Division’s best to compete for Gainey Cup By Staff Sgt. Aaron P. Duncan 4TH IBCT PUBLIC AFFAIRS A cavalryman team from Troop A, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infan- try Brigade Team represented the 1st Infantry Division at the 2015 Gainey Cup competition May 4 to 8 at Fort Benning, Georgia. The Gainey Cup is a com- petition named after retired Command Sgt. Maj. William “Joe” Gainey, the first senior enlisted advisor to the chair- man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Gainey, in a video on the com- petition’s website, gave a warn- ing to the teams: “You need to tighten up your stirrups,” he said. “I guarantee these tasks are HONORING THE PAST, PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE going to be both physically and mentally challenging, and your basic scout combat skills will be LEFT: Maj. Gen. Paul Funk II, commanding general of the 1st tested to the max.” Infantry Division, and Division Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Grin- The event identifies the best ston render salutes after placing a wreath of remembrance scout squad in the Army. Units under the New Zealand flag at an outdoor memorial service on can’t create teams exclusively for April 25. The day is one of reflection for 1st Inf. Div. comrades the competition – they have to in arms from Australia and New Zealand. Each year, the Armed be an existing squad, accord- Forces of those countries stop to remember the fallen at ing to the competition’s rules. ANZAC Cove in Gallipoli. The sacrifice of those brave young men The “Quarterhorse” squadron in WWI was a defining moment for both nations. shined in competition after competition leading up to the ABOVE AND LOWER RIGHT: Soldiers of 1-75th Iraqi Army prac- Gainey Cup. tice urban terrain maneuvers and basic tactics in preparation Competing on behalf of the for Combined Arms Breaching Exercise. division and Fort Riley were Staff Sgt. Brian J. Heather, Sgt. COURTESY PHOTOS Juan F. Rocha, Sgt. Timothy M. Yanez, Sgt. Dawonta R. Hen- derson, Spc. Joeland Garcia and Spc. Christopher Omara. To represent the “Big Red One,” the Quarterhorse squad had to first win battalion and division-wide competitions. The battalion competition, Quarterhorse Crucible, was scored individually. Every Sol- dier in the squad scored in the top 10 percent, with two secur- ing first and second places. Heather credited his squad’s success to the Soldiers’ hardworking and adaptive mindsets. See GAINEY, page 6 Veterans association dedicates Vietnam memorial Story and photos by The 16th Infantry Regiment Republic of Vietnam,” retired Brig. Gen. Eric J. J. Parker Roberts Association dedicated the 16th Lt. Col. John Schatzel, adjutant Wesley, 1st Inf. 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS Infantry Vietnam Monument of the association, said, “and es- Div. senior mis- on the grounds of Fort Riley’s pecially the 565 who perished sion command- Five decades ago the 1st U.S. Cavalry Museum May 1. there between 1965 and 1970 er, greets mem- Infantry Division received or- Veterans from across the coun- in an effort to bring freedom, bers of the ders to deploy to Vietnam, and try attended the ceremony, part peace and stability to that war- 16th Infantry while the Soldiers who served of the Department of Defense’s torn area.” Regiment Asso- with the 16th Infantry Regi- Vietnam War 50th Anniversary In 1965, the 2nd Battalion, ciation after ment during the conflict will Commemoration program. 16th Infantry Regiment – then the unveiling of never forget it, the regiment’s “Today we remember the part of 2nd Brigade, 1st Inf. the 16th Infan- association has ensured future heroic efforts of over 8,000 Div. – became the first element try Vietnam generations will remember Soldiers of the 16th Infantry Monument those who fought. Regiment who served in the See MEMORIAL, page 8 May 1. Fort Riley wins fifth U.S. Army deployment excellence award By Andy Massanet the Chief of Staff of the Army vided the Army and the nation these outstanding efforts and Director of Logistics, United This latest recognition does 1ST INF. DIV. POST Combined Logistics Excellence with “first-class support. Your continue to excel.” States Army Garrison at Fort Ri- not surprise Col. Robert Law, award. selection…is an achievement For the leadership that over- ley. “They do not work to win the commanding officer of the 1st When it comes to team ex- Fort Riley’s Logistics Readi- that should make you rightfully sees the work performed, the award. They work to support our Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infan- cellence, the combined efforts ness Center was named No. 1 proud. Your selection indicates award is more a result of com- Soldiers, 1st ID and the Army. try Division. of Fort Riley and the 1st Infan- in the “All-Army Installation” that you are the best in the mitment to the mission and to The award is merely recognition “The Logistics Readiness try Division has translated oc- category for the continental Army. The outstanding logis- 1st Infantry Division Soldiers. for their sense of duty and pride in Center winning this award for casional or first-time successes United States. tics program resident in your “We have a team of true pro- what they do each day, sometimes the fifth time in seven years,” into habit. For the fifth time in According to an internal organization has significantly fessionals who are dedicated to under extreme weather conditions seven years, Fort Riley earned Army memo, Fort Riley pro- improved readiness. Keep up excellence,” said Larry Githerman, and short timelines.” See AWARD, page 3 SAFETY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ALSO IN THIS ISSUE The next USAG Resilience INTRODUCE BOSS Day Off will be: As of Thursday, May 7 YOURSELF GROUP TO ALMA, SADDLES May KANSAS, UP FOR A 1 2 1 AND CHECK WEEKEND OUT THIS AT COWBOY days have passed since the last WABAUNSEE FITNESS 22 vehicular fatality at Fort Riley. COUNTY GEM. RANCH. One hundred one more and the post will celebrate with a safety SEE PAGE 16. SEE PAGE 13. holiday to take place at each unit’s discretion. 1DivPost.com 2A 2 | MAY 8, 2015 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE TRAFFIC REPORT Disposition of unused buildings ESTES ROAD for three days at the inter- The portion of Estes section of McCormick and Road on the right side of Trooper. All northbound Normandy is closed. Trooper traffic will turn left saves post $1.6 million in costs Traffic changeover will onto First Street and use the be conducted during a non- roundabout at Trooper and rush-hour time of day. Prior Rifle Range Road. Drivers By Maria Childs ating situations where they have freezing Goreham said each year DPW does 1ST INF. DIV. POST to the changeover, the Nor- going eastbound on First pipes. You have to continue to spend util- space management which helps deter- mandy left lane will be wid- Street to McCormick and ity dollars on those buildings to maintain mine what space is needed by each unit ened. No roads will be closed Trooper will not be able to In the on-going efforts to deal with them.” to ensure they have that room. They for the widening work on make a left turn onto north- buildings that no longer house a mission, The $1.6 million savings does not in- make sure they are listed in the Army Normandy. bound Trooper and should more than 60 percent of unused and tem- clude another 18 buildings demolished Station and Installation Plan. The ASIP detour to the roundabout porary buildings on Fort Riley were re- as part of the facility reduction program. gives DPW a picture on how large units DICKMAN AVENUE at Trooper and Rifle Range located or demolished over the past year, Those 18 buildings included almost are and allows them to forecast changes Road repairs on Dick- Road. according to Mike Goreham, chief of the 200,000 square feet and their demoli- in size. man Avenue have begun planning division for the Directorate of tion saved an additional $800,000. That picture is always changing. and will continue until HAMPTON PLACE Public Works. Not only does it cost in utilities but When a unit representative says they July 1. A portion of Hampton The moves spared the post a $1.6 mil- safety such as fire protection, pest con- are about to change size, DPW planners Dickman Avenue is Place, from Jackson Av- lion price tag for maintenance of those fa- trol and several other maintenance fac- look for a location to better fit the new closed at Pershing Avenue enue north to Ashby Drive, cilities, which total about 400,000 square tors add to the cost. The longer a build- need. The planners also begin looking at at the south end of the con- will be closed to thru traffic feet, Goreham said. He added that it costs ing sits empty, the more it costs. Getting options for the building being left. struction and just south of through May. approximately $4 per square foot to main- it listed for demolition or relocation as Goreham said it’s an ever-changing the AAFES gas station/ A pedestrian and bike tain a building for a year. soon as possible helps mitigate expenses. landscape. Shoppette at Huebner and detour is in place during According to B.J. Watson, master plan- “I think Fort Riley has a strong re- “You have to look at the information Dickman on the north end this time.