17 July 2012 1HBCT Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1HBCT. 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. Fort Riley Current News Updates: This information has recently been updated, and is now available. http://www.riley.army.mil/OurPost/CurrentNews.aspx 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 It’s Hot! Hot! Hot! Please stay hydrated if you are going to be outdoors! See story at the end of the email on more information on protecting yourself and others in the high heat.

1. 17 July 2012 1HBCT Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of
1HBCT. 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 1HBCT FaceBook Page at
www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm
Fort Riley Current News Updates: This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
http://www.riley.army.mil/OurPost/CurrentNews.aspx 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
It’s Hot! Hot! Hot! Please stay hydrated if you are going to be outdoors! See story at the end of the email on
more information on protecting yourself and others in the high heat.
Go to http://rileymwr.com/main/?p=79956 for more information on Park and Recreation Month!

2. Closure of building 215: Leader Skills Enhancement Course and Workforce Development classes for July 16 have been moved to Building 217.
The location of college evening classes are as follows: Upper Iowa University Motivation, Room 201, Building 217. Barton Community College
Astronomy, Room 209, Building 217. Barton Community College Speech, Room 7, Building 7604. Class locations for the rest of the week will be
determined on a day-to-day basis. Signs will be posted on the door of Building 215, and individuals may call 785-239-6481 for updates on class
locations. Building 215 does not have power or air conditioning. The Directorate of Public Works has already begun clean up and repair work,
but the timeline for completion is still undetermined.
Fort Riley Child Development Centers Update: Hourly child care will be available is available on certain Saturdays. All hourly care is provided at
Warren East Child Development Center. Sixteen hours of free hourly care per month is available to children of deployed service members. If the
service member is not deployed, hourly care is still available but an hourly rate. For more information, call 785-240-0822
Oh! Oh, Baby It’s Your Day – a free assessment of a child’s hearing and vision – will be from 1:30 to 4:40 p.m. July 18 Child, Youth and Schools
Services Parent Central, Building 6620 on Custer Hill.
Parent Advisory Council, a chance for Fort Riley parents to offer ideas and input, will be from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. July 19 at Child, Youth and
Schools Services Parent Central, Building 6620 on Custer Hill
The Exceptional Family Member Program Special Needs Rodeo will be from 10 a.m. to noon July 21 at the Rock Springs 4-H Center. In the
event, children will be escorted by a real cowboy or cowgirl through a variety of rodeo events. For more information, call 785-239-9435
Fort Riley Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Update - BOSS BBQ July 21 and next meeting July 25:
 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers will host a barbecue July 21 at the Fort Riley Marina. Food, boat rides, games, prizes and more
will be part of the event. For more information on BOSS events, call 785-239-BOSS (2677).
 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers will host its next bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. July 25 at the Warrior Zone. For more information
on BOSS events, call 785-239-BOSS (2677).
KAW VALLEY RODEO MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION NIGHT: As a reminder, our 5th Annual Kaw Valley Rodeo Military Family Appreciation
Night will be held on July 26th at Cico Park in Manhattan. Dick Edwards and McAllister's Deli are our Blue Ribbon sponsors with a number of
other generous donations coming from all over the community. Tickets through the Chamber, ITR and through Ft. Riley units are sold out- the
only remaining available tickets are attainable at Dick Edwards on Hwy 24 in Manhattan while supplies last! If you are interested in being a
volunteer or sponsor for this event, please let me know asap! This is a fabulous event and we would love for you to be a part of it!! POC is Alison
at alison@manhattan.org

3. Upcoming Ft Riley Events with MWR: Download our FREE Android App!
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Community Life Coed Softball League registration is open until July 18. The season runs July 25 to Sept. 12. Registration is open to all active-duty
Soldiers and Department of Defense ID cardholders
Registration for the intramural flag football season is now open. The 2012 season is scheduled to run Sept. 10 to Nov. 6. “Last year went really
well,” said Renee Satterlee, intramural coordinator, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Last year, I believe we had 28
teams. We only played on one field. This season, if we get as many teams, they’ll possibly play on two fields.” Flag football is a popular sport at
Fort Riley, Satterlee said. “We just had a community life season, which was pretty much open to all (Department of Defense) cardholders, and
that turned out a lot more successful than we thought,” she said. “We were gearing for about six teams at the most, and we had about 14
teams. Flag football team is very popular. I’ve already been getting calls for the upcoming season.” Competing in intramural sports is a good way
to build cohesion within units, Satterlee said. “Any intramural team builds company/unit morale, so there’s always that benefit and getting out
and exercising keeps Soldiers busy,” she said. Teams must have at least seven players and are capped at 18 players. Only active-duty teams may
compete. Coaches meetings are set for 2 p.m. Aug. 7 and 14 at King Field House. Registration will close Aug. 18. For more information, call 785-
239-2148 or visit www.rileymwr.com/sports and click keyword, “Intramurals.”
Ft Riley Library will be hosting a movie night that will start at 6:30 p.m. July 21. Families can enjoy a viewing of “Toy Story 3.” Popcorn and drinks
will be provided.
An Ironman Shoot will be at 11 a.m. July 21 at the Skeet and Trap Range. Registration ends July 19. For more information, call 785-239-2363
The 27th annual 10-5-2 Prairie Run is set for July 21: King Field House Info and registration here! http://rileymwr.com/main/?p=28015 Entry
fee is $15

4. Gary Sinise & the LT Dan Band Concert: Jul 28, 7pm - Riley's Conference Center, FREE More info here http://rileymwr.com/main/?p=32543 ]
Outdoor Adventure Day will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 28 and is free to participants. The one-of-a-kind experience will feature an
introduction to the new paintball course, an artificial climbing wall and bounce houses. For more information, call 785-239-2363
The Master Blaster Paintball Tournament will be Aug. 4. Registration is $35 per person. All equipment and supplies are provided, or individuals
may use their own equipment. Participants must be 13 years or older to play. For more information, call 785-239-2363.
A geo-caching class will take place Aug. 18 at Outdoor Recreation. Registration is $5 per person. For more information, call 785-239-2363
Fort Riley Outdoor Recreation Update - 2 items on Fort Riley Marina:
 The Fort Riley Marina is open with regular hours until Sept. 3. *Operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Mondays;
and from 7 a.m. to sunset on Saturdays and Sundays. The marina’s late-season hours, in place Sept. 7 to Oct. 8 are from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 785-463-5253
 The Outdoor Recreation Center will host a Kansas Boater’s Safety Course Aug. 23 and 25. *The course is required to rent or
operate a motorized boat at the Fort Riley Marina or through the Outdoor Recreation Center. For more information, call 785-
239-2363
Ft Riley Funds Custodian Course is once again available online! Those wishing to complete the course online should first review the Funds
Custodian slide deck and then complete the quiz. Once the completed quiz is emailed back to ACS, a certificate of completion will be emailed
back to the client within 2-3 business days to the email address provided. Course can be accessed at
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ACS.dm&nav=FamSvcs

5. The Ft Riley Key caller class is also now on-line at the following link: http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ACS.dm&nav=FamSvcs
those wishing to complete the course online should first review the Funds Custodian slide deck and then complete the quiz. Once the
completed quiz is emailed back to ACS, a certificate of completion will be emailed back to the client within 2-3 business days to the email
address provided.
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Dinner and a Movie Night will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 26 at Riley’s Conference Center: The featured movie will be “We Bought a Zoo.”
Adults are $7.95 and children are $3.95. For more information, call 785-784-1000
Fort Riley Religious Ministries Update: Registration is currently under way for Vacation Bible School which will take place Aug. 6 to 10 at Morris
Hill Chapel. For more information or to volunteer, call Roxanne Martinez at 785-240-1443 or Don Ericson at 785-239-0979.
http://www.riley.army.mil/NewsViewer.aspx?id=6385 The Chaplain’s is still in need of Volunteers for the Vacation Bible School scheduled for
August 6-10.
ATTN TRICARE ONLINE USERS: Starting August 1st, you will no longer be able to access your TRICARE online account with your MHS/iAS
username and password. To continue to get your personal health data online, you must either use a registered DoD Common Access Card or
register for a DoD Self-Service Logon. This is also called a DS Logon. To register for your account, visit: www.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement.
You can also receive personal assistance in creating an account by by visiting your TRICARE Service Center at IACH Army Community Hospital or
VA Regional Office.

6. The Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency will offer rides to and from Manhattan to the Fort Riley and Junction City areas. The cost is $2 one-
way within a three-mile radius of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Junction City.
Rides beyond the three-mile radius are $4 each way. For more information or to
schedule a ride call 877-551-6345
Brigade still has some extra glasses left
Fort Riley Army Career and Alumni Program Update: Career Exploration
over from the Brigade Dining- In and
Seminar at ACAP September 21st and October 10th, follow this link to view the
flyer looking to recoup some money spent on
http://www.riley.army.mil/documents/DHR.ACAPDocuments/120713142732. them. Brigade is selling them for $2/glass!
pdf Link to ACAP page - They would make great gifts, even if that
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=DHR.ACAP gift is for you!!!! POC: PFC Oudman at
Brigade still has some extra glasses left
Brigade, CMD Sec. We will not mail these,
over from the Brigade Dining- In and
not a fundraiser. Please bring exact
looking to recoup some money spent on
change for the # of glasses you would like
them. Brigade is selling them for $2/glass!
to purchase.
They would make great gifts, even if that
gift is for you!!!! POC: PFC Oudman at
Brigade, CMD Sec. We will not mail these,
not a fundraiser. Please bring exact
change for the # of glasses you would like
to purchase.

7. Brigade is selling T-shirts again… new design! See flyer!

10. USD 475: Check out the additional attachment for the upcoming enrollment dates for Fort Riley, Junction City, Grandview Plaza and Milford
schools

12. TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT AGAINST HIGH HEAT: Recent heat waves mean taking extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses and serious
injuries. There are several ways to prepare for a heat wave, including staying informed and knowing heat terminology. A heat wave is an
extended period of extreme heat, usually combined with excessive humidity, which includes an abnormal temperature of 10 degrees or higher
for a particular region and can last for several weeks or more. A heat index combines air temperature and relative humidity to express the
apparent temperature or “how hot it actually feels.” Those facing a heat wave should ensure they have a fan or something to circulate air in
extreme heat because many heat-related deaths are attributed to stagnant atmospheric conditions or poor air quality. The following are tips on
what to do during a heat wave:
• Slow down and do not do anything too strenuous.
• Stay inside as much as possible.
• If air conditioning is not available at home, stay on the lowest level of the home because heat tends to rise, or go to a public building
with air conditioning.
• For those staying at home without air conditioning, ensure there is a mechanism, like a fan, to circulate the air.
• Drink lots of water even when not thirsty.
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine and salt.
• Wear loose, light-colored clothing.
• Be aware a power outage or drought can result from a heat wave.
Knowing and recognizing the signs of a heat wave are important to avoid serious damage to one’s health. Keep a lookout for the
following heat emergencies:
• Heat cramps – Muscle spasms and aches from heavy exertion in extreme heat. They are usually the first sign of heat-related
complications.
• Heat exhaustion – A form of mild shock that results from insufficient body fluids because of extreme heat and excessive exercising.
The blood flow to the skin increases, decreasing blood flow to vital organs and raising the body temperature, increasing the risk of a heat stroke.
* Heat or sun stroke – The body’s temperature control system stops working, causing body temperature to rise so high – 103 degrees Fahrenheit
or more – that brain damage or death can occur. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
• Often pale with cool, moist skin
• Sweating profusely
• Muscle cramps or pains
• Feeling faint or dizzy
• Headaches, weakness, thirst and nausea
• Elevated core temperature – usually more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit – and increased pulse rate.
Symptoms of heat stroke or sun stroke include:
• Unconsciousness or markedly abnormal mental status, including dizziness, confusion, hallucinations or coma
* Flushed, hot and dry skin, although it may be moist initially from previous sweating or from attempts to cool the person with water)
• Slightly elevated blood pressure at first that drops later

13. • Hyperventilating
• Core temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or more
Anyone who experiences or observes any of the above conditions should seek medical attention immediately. All persons are encouraged to
maintain a basic level of preparedness for all potential hazards. It is encouraged to get an emergency supply kit, make a Family emergency plan
and be informed about what might happen. For additional information, visit Ready Army at www.ready.army.mil; American Red Cross at
www.redcross.org; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/pdf/heat_guide.pdf or
www.bt.cdc.gov/poweroutage/pdf/poweroutage.pdf ; or the Federal Emergency Management Agency at
www.fema.gov/hazard/heat/index.shtm By Calun Reece, 1st Inf. Div. Post
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