1. 13 March 2013 1ABCT Weekly Newsletter: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You
can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at
http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to
read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting
new information on FaceBook! Join us on the Official 1ABCT FaceBook Page at
www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm
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Fort Riley Current News Updates: This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
http://www.riley.army.mil/OurPost/CurrentNews.asp x In addition to the Current News page there are
Garrison Commander's Community Corner articles http://www.riley.army.mil/DocumentList.aspx?lib=GC-
Corner
More Updates can be found here:
1HBCT Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/1HBCTDevilBrigade
Want to be in the know this winter. Check out the Fort Riley MWR Winter
Guide and plan your winter activities!
http://rileymwr.com/main/?page_id=153338
Ready Army - http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy
<http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy>
Ready Army- Prepare yourself for winter driving - also see the Ft Riley website:
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy
<http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy>

2. Use full websites
Finance
Mypay: http://www.dfas.mil
Thrift Savings Plan: http://www.tsp.gov
News Outlets
U.S. Army Homepage: http://www.army.mil
U.S Department of Defense: http://www.defense.gov
Army Knowledge Online (AKO): http://www.us.army.mil
DoD Community Relations: http://www.ourmilitary.mil
Track Santa: http://www.norad.mil
Military Family, Youth, and Children
Military Children and Youth: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
USA4 Military Families: http://www.usa4militaryfamilies.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/USA4/HOMEPAGE_V3
Employment
http://www.usajobs.gov
Medical Care
Dental Care: http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/ProfileFilter.do?&puri=%2Fhome%2FDental
TRICARE: http://www.tricare.mil
TRICARE Online: http://www.tricareonline.com
DEERS Enrollment Online: http://tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/overview/Eligibility/DEERS
Education
DoD Education Activity http://www.dodea.edu/home
GI Bill: http://www.gibill.va.gov
Services
PX : http://www.aafes.com
US Postal Service: http://www.usps.com
National weather Service: http://www.nws.noaa.gov

3. CLOSURES and DELAYS:
14 March through 29 March 2013: The Roads Maintenance Contractor will mill, patch, overlay and crack and joint seal the east and
west parking lots adjacent to 202 Custer Ave. (King Field House). Parking at this facility will be difficult, however at least one parking
area will be open at all times. Please observe the construction warning signs, adhere to the parking lot closed signs and Traffic Control
personnel.
http://www.riley.army.mil/NewsViewer.aspx?id=5982
When was the last time you logged on to www.TRICAREonline.com?
If it's been more than 6 months ago, you may not be able to log on anymore with your old username and password. You are now required
to have a DoD Self Service (DS) Logon.
To access TRICARE Online (TOL) you will need to click on the "Register" link beside Need a DS Logon? Follow all the prompts and answer
the questions. When you are done registering you will then need to click on the "Need to upgrade your DS Logon" link.
By upgrading your DS Logon, you will be able to access all of your personal health information like medications, risk assessments, lab
results, and other medical records. Without upgrading the DS Logon you will ONLY be able to access the appointment center.
7-26 March ID Cards - Defense Manpower Data Center, or DMDC, will be upgrading the RAPIDS Computer Systems to Windows 7
March 26 to 28. As a result, two computers will be taken out of production at a time for the upgrade. This will result in some
degradation of service on those days. To make the transition process as smooth as possible, no appointments will be taken on those days,
and DMDC officials are requesting only customers who absolutely need new ID Cards – lost, stolen or destroyed – will be seen on a case-
by-case basis. For more information, call Gary Morris at 785-239-3698/3654
13March K-State Research & Extension Family Gardening classes: Learn about seeds, plants and what to grow and how to grow your
garden. Army Wellness Center 7285 Normandy Dr come to the loading dock door on March 6th, 13th & 27th Pre-Register by phone at
785-239-9991 or email: ftriley@ksu.edu
14 March Our Community Spouses Club: Vera Bradley MHIP (membership has its privileges) Bingo at Riley’s Conference Center cost $15.
11am-1pm. Non-members may purchase a card for $15. Additional cards are available for purchase $10 per card. Reservations online
at http://www.fortrileyocsc.com/reservations or email reservations@fortrileyocsc.com
14 March The Flint Hills Discovery Center will host another FREE admission evening on March 14 from 5 to 8 p.m.! And it gets better -
the Short Film Series: Our People, Our Land, Our Images will be shown in the Immersive Experience Theater at 6 p.m. - last chance to see
these unique films before the exhibit closes March 14!
14 March HASFR Wine & Cheese Membership Meet & Greet Event: on 14 March HASFR at 6pm will be having there general membership
event. It will be held at BLDG 207 Custer Ave for balloted voting for the new HASFR executive board. There will be Wine & Cheese for
your tasting. At 7pm a private tour of the 1st Infantry Division Museum.

4. 15 March: The 1st Infantry Division uncasing ceremony will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday Mar. 15 in Victory Park, bldg 580.
15 March K-State McCain Auditorium: The Celtic Tenors. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. The Celtic Tenors is the most successful classical
crossover group ever to emerge from Ireland. The Celtic Tenors "reinvent the whole tenor idiom," according to Phil Coulter, the composer of
"Remember Me." The group is pioneering a new style of cool never before seen on the classical stage and is breaking the
traditional stuffy tenor mold. The unique voices, charm and wit of Daryl Simpson, James Nelson and Matthew Gilsenan combine an emotive
journey with a thoroughly uplifting experience. Ticket information or call 532-6428
15 March MWR Summer Guide Photography Contest will begin on March 15th and will run for 2 weeks. The last day to turn in your photo
to be entered in the contest will be March 29th. Remember we are looking for photographs reflecting Fort Riley in the Summer Time.
16 March Dueling Pianos: Rally Point doors open at 6:30pm $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Tickets available at Rally Point Bingo Center
and Leisure Travel Center. For more information call 785-239-6398. If you need childcare please call 785-240-0821 and children must be
registered with CYSS.
16 March Saint Patrick's Bowling: $1.50 games and $1 shoe rental all night. Contest and prizes starting at 8pm.
16 March BOSS St Patty’s Day Bowling: 10 lanes, unlimited bowling between 7pm-11pm shoe rental included. Door prizes and raffles given
out thought-out the night. More information call 785-239-2677.
16 March St. Patrick's Day Road Race: Aggieville, Manhattan 35th Annual Road Race will be held on 16 March starting at 10am-Registration
packets and pick up start on Monday, March 11th-15th at Manhattan Running Company, 3015 Anderson Ave., Manhattan. 10am-7pm each
day. Theme: Pot O” Gold, Blarney Breakfast- 7:30am @ Kite's (Green eggs & ham!) 2 Mile Fun Walk/Run - 10am 10K Road Race -
10:45am Price is $17/walker & $22/runner, Race Awards Ceremony, Triangle Park - 12:15pm
Race registration: https://register.bazumedia.com/reg/form?eventID=2150 You may register in person at Ballard's, 1218 Moro, Friday
5:30-8pm & Saturday, 8-10am For more information see attached flyer below
18-22 March Flint Hills Discovery Center: Discovery Day Camp (ages 7 to 11)- March 18 - March 22, 8:00am - 5:00pm Explore the Flint
Hills through hands-on activities related to the ecology, geology and history of the region over spring break. Kids can register for one or more
sessions, and each session will highlight different aspects of the Flint Hills through varying activities. Come ready to be amazed by what’s in
your own backyard! Participants may be dropped off as early as 7:45 a.m. each day; lunch and snacks will be provided. Preregistration is
required. Please call the Discovery Center or Manhattan Parks and Rec Department to register, 785-587-2726. Cost:All Day (8:00am -
5:00pm) $27.00 for members / $30 for non-members. Half Day (8:00am - noon) $16.00. For more information visit
www.flinthillsdiscovery

5. 18 March “Produce Your Own Comic Book” class, which is open to youth ages 9 to 18. The three class sessions will be held from 2:00
to 3:30 p.m. on March 18, 20 and 22 (MWF of Spring Break). Classes are held in the conference room at the Community Resource Center,
203 N. Cedar, in Abilene. In this workshop, students will be given the foundation of pre-drawn background scenes to start their comic book.
Several background options will be available to spark the students’ creativity and help them determine a theme and direction for their comic
book. The enrollment fee is $15 and includes the three class sessions and supplies. Enrollment forms are available at the Arts Council office
or by calling the office at 263-1884. The workshop is limited to 12 students, so enroll early! (Pre-enrollment required.)
18-22 March Spring Break Bowling: $.50 Bowling and shoes rental for kids K-12. starting at 11am-5pm Food and Beverage specials offered
all day for the kids.
18-22 March Spring Fling at Eyster Pool: Family $10 single day or $25 for the entire week, $5 single person per day or $15 for the week.
Each day will celebrate a different theme. Activities from 1-4pm each day. For more information call 785-239-4854
18-22 March Teen Center Pet Club: March Volunteer Opportunities for Teens; Pet club members are needing volunteers to help with Ft Riley
Animal Shelter to feed, water, clean up after, brush, walk and play with the cats and dogs. For more information if you would like to help
call 785-239-9222.
22 March 10am Manhattan Town center Peter Cottontail is on his way! So, we are getting the magical spring garden ready for his arrival on
March 22!
23 March 9:30am Easter egg hunt in Manhattan Kansas at the T Russell Reitz animal shelter. For more information see attached flyer below
23 March Easter Egg hunt in Wamego: Gather up the kids and head on down to Wamego City Park to go hunting for these hidden eggs. With
more than 3,000 eggs filled with candy, toys and prizes from local businesses, this is one hunt where everyone will walk away happy. The
Saturday before Easter 10 am in City Park. For more information contact (785) 456-7849
or visit their website www.WamegoChamber.com
23 March Murder Mystery Dinner: Fort Riley is very excited to have the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre coming to Riley's Conference
Center on March 23rd. Doors open at 6pm Show starts at 7:30pm $19 per person Tickets available until March 18th at Riley's Conference
Center and Leisure Travel Center Matrimony, Mystery, and Mayhem surround this happy-to-hystarical, high-wire interactive Comedy
Mystery Dinner Theatre Don't miss the chance to enjoy this great dinner and a show! Murder Mystery Theater Dinner Buffet Menu: Salad,
Caesar Salad, Greek Salad, Main Course, Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Red Wine Braised Beef, Mediterranean Chicken, Sides, Sautéed Asparagus
with Balsamic Reduction, Roasted Root Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes with Leeks, Wild Rice, Dessert, Chef’s Choice
23 March Teen Center Midnight Basketball: Open to both Teen members and non-members. Cost $1 for players and $2 for spectators.
7:30pm-10:30pm Bldg 5800 Thomas Ave. More information call 785-239-9222.

6. 23 March Co-Parenting Class: ACS is offering a Co-Parenting class: My Child Too-Co-Parenting 4:30pm-6pm Bldg 7264 call for
registration Family Advocacy Program 785-239-9435. This class is offered FREE!
24 March Wakefield Easter egg hunt 2-5 pm at the city park. For more information please see attached flyer below
27 March Kimo Williams in a Purple Haze: BBQ starting at 6pm & Live Music at 7pm. Warrior Zone call for more information 785-
240-6618
27 March K-State Research & Extension Family Gardening classes: Learn about seeds, plants and what to grow and how to grow your
garden. Army Wellness Center 7285 Normandy Dr come to the loading dock door on March 6th, 13th & 27th Pre-Register by phone at
785-239-9991 or email: ftriley@ksu.edu
27 March K-State Research & Extension Family Gardening classes: Learn about seeds, plants and what to grow and how to grow your
garden. Army Wellness Center 7285 Normandy Dr come to the loading dock door on March 6th, 13th & 27th Pre-Register by phone at
785-239-9991 or email: ftriley@ksu.edu
29 March Youth Career Fair: for youths 15-21 looking for employment! Starting time 2pm-4:30pm come visit with employers and
volunteer organizations. Great opportunity if your student needs to also get their volunteer hours for high school. Forsyth
Neighborhood Center. For more information call 785-239-9435 Employment Readiness Program.
30 March Easter Bowl! 11am-until close at Custer Hill Bowling Center. Celebrate Easter with the whole family and enjoy $25.00/lane:
includes 2 hours of bowling, 1 large 1-topping pizza, 2 pitchers of soda and shoes for up to 6 people. Register to win one of our Giant
Easter Bunnies. All kids will receive a candy filled egg!! For more information call, 785-239-4366 or see attached flyer below.
30 March Wamego Easter egg hunt 10 am in City Park. Gather up the kids and head on down to Wamego City Park to go hunting for
these hidden eggs. With more than 3,000 eggs filled with candy, toys and prizes from local businesses, this is one hunt where everyone
will walk away happy. For more information contact (785) 456-7849 or visit their website www.WamegoChamber.com flyer attached
below
30 March Teen Open Mic/Talent Show: Teen center is offering some great fun with Open Mic/Talent show; Dress Rehearsal is March
29th 5:30pm-9pm. Registration packets available at the Teen Center-everyone is welcome to attend. Call for more information 785-
239-9222.

7. 31 March Easter Brunch & Activities: Easter Brunch Reservations are going fast! Call today to make your reservations 785-784-1000.
Reservations are STRONGLY recommended . Adults $13.95 Children $7.95 & Children 4 & under eat free
March – April Volunteer opportunities : See Flyer below.
1 April through 26 April 2013: The Roads Maintenance Contractor will mill, patch and overlay Huebner Rd, from Custer Avenue to
Caisson Hill Rd. Traffic will be reduced to one lane periodically on Huebner during this time. This could produce traffic delays during peak
traffic periods. Recommend the use of alternate routes during this time frame. Please observe the construction warning signs, pilot vehicle
and Traffic Control personnel. http://www.riley.army.mil/NewsViewer.aspx?id=5982
1 April Storm Spotter Training: Monday, 1 April at 7pm location C.L. Hoover Opera House.
1 & 2 April Eyster Pool: Eyster Pool will be closed to complete the final stages of an HVAC renovation. The closure will affect open swim
and lap swim sessions scheduled for those days.
Ft. Riley USO –Volunteer Opportunity at the Ft Riley USO and they need your help. For more information about becoming a volunteer at
the center or with any USO Fort Riley program, contact Tinkey at (785) 240-5328 or ctinkey@uso.org. The center is open Monday -
Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday; training holidays and holidays, noon to 6 p.m.
06 April BN Spring Fling Event: 1-1 BSTB Spring Fling will be hosting a Spring Fling for all 1-1 BSTB and HHC, Brigade Soldiers and
Family members. Time: 1100-1300, Where: Bldg 7270 Bamford Street (BN Annex). Wear Weather appropriate outerwear, Bring Baskets
for egg hunt. There will be activities for the kids and Adults! We are asking if parents can donate a bag of candy (non-chocolate
individually wrap) and drop off with the BN FRSA in Bldg 7410 RM 129 by 3pm on April 3rd. We have 10000 plastic eggs needing to be
filled. Food for each Soldier/Family member to provide:
HHC, BDE: Drinks B Co: Drinks
HHC, 1-1 BSTB: Hotdogs & Buns C Co: Desserts
A Co: Chips
"I Know How It Feels" campaign. This new effort is designed to show Soldiers, Family members and Civilians throughout our formation
that they are not alone in their struggles, others who stand to their left and right have been in their shoes and know how they feel. For
more information on this topic please go to the following link http://www.riley.army.mil/NewsViewer.aspx?id=7029

8. BOSS Meeting Schedule: All meetings begin at 1500 hours at the Warrior Zone, the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month unless
stated otherwise. Please see schedule below for the next meeting date. * For more information on other events go to
http://rileymwr.com/main then scroll down to the view calendar tab, click on it and then view the various events going on within each
week. You will find dates, times and the locations with contact information. * For other events and news updates you can visit
http://www.manhattancvb.org/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=4125 or http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct
Fort Riley Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Update: Check out what BOSS is doing on post and in the surrounding areas:
UPCOMING EVENTS: March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Party (Custer Hill Bowling Center), April 13: Paintball Tournament (Outdoor Recreation),
May 24- 27: Las Vegas Trip. ($450 per person). BOSS MEETINGS : Want more information about the events above? Or to learn about
several other events going on? Come on down to the Warrior Zone every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month @ 3pm for the bi-monthly
BOSS meeting. Here you will stay up-to-date with the latest events and how to get your tickets reserved first. MEETING DATES: Warrior
Zone Conference Room, 3pm on Mar. 13 & 27, Apr. 10 & 24, May. 8 & 22 http://rileymwr.com/main/?page_id=9
Sunset Zoo: 4th Friday of the month at 10:00 A.M. ZOOfari Tails is a collaborative story time with Sunset Zoo staff and children's librarians
featuring animal-themed stories
-March 22: Baby Animals
-April 26: Earth Day
-May 24: Dinosaurs
Have a little one? The Sunset Zoo has programs for 2-5 yrs old Wed & Sat mornings. Pre-registration required. Check out Learn With Us
tab @ SunsetZoo.com or call 785.587.2737.
MWR Special Events Volunteers needed for 31 March Easter Event: MWR needs volunteers who are willing to help them out. Can you
please help spread the word for their Easter Event that will take place on 31 March starting at 1100? Please see message from Caité
Kendrick: you will need to contact her directly for more information. Her contact information is below and this is a great volunteer
opportunity for high school students or Soldiers who would like to add hours towards the MOVSM. We are in the process of gearing up for
the Easter Egg Hunt and Activities on Easter Sunday, 31 MAR. This event has grown exponentially in the last few years and last year they had
a crowd of more than 3,000 Soldiers and Families that joined us at Riley’s Conference Center. I am contacting you today because we are in
need of some help to make this year’s event a success. We need volunteers to help with the various youth activities at the event. With
staffing challenges we just don’t have enough personnel to man all of the activities that we would like to provide for this event. We are
asking that volunteers be on site from 1100-1500, although we will take any help we can get. We will supply all of the equipment and
supplies for the activities. Activities will include things like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, hula hoops, bean bag toss, basketball shoot and
inflatables. Please let me know if anyone from your organization would be willing to help out. Volunteers can contact me directly.
Caité Kendrick, Recreation Programmer, Special Events, CRD, DFMWR, 7867 Normandy Drive, Fort Riley, KS 66442
785.239.8990 Fax 785.239.8333 or email: caitlin.a.kendrick@us.army.mil

9. 1-1 BSTB & HHC, BDE will be hosting a Spring Fling with an Egg Hunt for the Battalion
to start off Spring!
WHEN: 6 April 2013 @ 11am
WHERE: BLDG 7270 BAMFORD STREET (BN Annex-Custer Hill)
Wear weather appropriate outerwear, Baskets for eggs.
There will be activities for the kids: Egg Relay, Fishing Game, Egg Toss, Balloon Animals and
much more! Even the Adults will have fun activities!
Food: each Family Member/Company will provide as follow:
HHC, BDE: Drinks
HHC 1-1 BSTB: Hotdogs & Buns
A Co: Chips
B Co: Drinks
C Co: Desserts
Requesting each parent donate a bag of candy as we will be filling 1000
plastic eggs for an Easter egg hunt for those children attending.
Please drop off your candy donation (Non-Chocolate individually wrap to the Battalion FRSA in
Bldg 7410 Bamford Street Room 129 by 1500 (3pm) on April 3rd.
RSVP to the BN FRSA, Helen Day at 785-240-4337 or helen.day@us.army.mil or Company Representative
by 29 March
with total number attending event!

25. Still need volunteers for March 23 rd Casting Call for the Murder Mystery Dinner:
Casting Call for the Murder Myster Dinner Theater on March. 23rd at Riley's
Conference Center 6pm.
We are looking for volunteers to work as an “event production team” and be part of
our dinner theater show. No prior performance experience is required. Workshop
participates will assume “role” in a Storyline while being guided through the
improvisational performance process. Youth may also be a part of the
workshop/cast provided they are under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian
or authorized adult representative who must also agree to be a workshop
participant. All Participants must agree to commit to the entire scheduled workshop
week. Rehearsals will be conducted at Riley’s Conference Center at 6:30pm on Mar
18-20 and Mar 23 (prior to the show.) For instructions on how to apply, contact
Brad Carlton at 785-239-6398 http://ow.ly//hGms9.
Location: Riley’s Conference Center
Date/Time: Sat, Mar 23. Doors open at 6pm. Performance starts at 7pm.
Plot: A lovely couple is getting married. At their wedding rehearsal dinner, some
clown is bent on bringing down the tent on this pair. What promises to be a double
-ring ceremony turns into a three-ring-circus, as the couple discovers someone is
trying to eliminate the competition.
Requirements: We are looking for volunteers to work as an “event production team”
and be part of our dinner theater show. No prior performance experience is
required. Workshop participants will assume "roles" in a storyline while being
guided through the improvisational performance process. Youth may also be a part
of the workshop/cast provided they are under the direct supervision of a parent,
guardian or authorized adult representative who must also agree to be a workshop
participant. All participants must agree to commit to the entire scheduled workshop
week. Rehearsals will be conducted at Riley’s Conference Center at 6:30 pm on Mar
18-22 and Mar 23 (prior to the show).
How to apply: Complete the attached form and return in person to Mr Brad Carlton
at MWR Special Events, 7867 Normandy Drive (Warrior Zone). If you cannot come
to the Warrior Zone, send your application in advance by e-mail and we can make
arrangements to interview you by phone.
Application Deadline: NLT Mar 13
MWR Contact: If you are interested or have questions, please call Brad Carlton,
Work 785-239-6398, Cell 785-375-3085, e-mail brad.carlton@us.army.mil
Note: Tickets to the performance are available at both Leisure and Travel Center and
Riley’s Conference Center starting on 15 Feb. Tickets are $19 and include a
wonderful buffet dinner and a hilarious performance. Open to all.

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constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein
do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.