22 May 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.

1. 22 May 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
This upcoming weekend is the Division 4 day for Memorial Day, enjoy yourselves.
1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley Update - Fort Riley to honor fallen Soldiers – May 28: To honor those who have died serving the nation, a
special ceremony will take place at 11:40 a.m. May 28 on Memorial Day at the Fort Riley Post Cemetery on Huebner Road. Brig. Gen. Donald
MacWillie, senior commander, Fort Riley, will give a speech and place a symbolic wreath at the base of the cemetery’s monument, assisted by
Fort Riley Command Sgt. Maj. Miguel Rivera. Boy Scout Troop No. 41 will support the 1st Infantry Division in advance by placing miniature flags
on each grave. The 1st Inf. Div. Band will play “Amazing Grace” and “America the Beautiful.” All local veterans and veteran organizations are
invited to attend.
Fun for all at the Carnival 24-28 May at the Exchange Parking lot with GREAT Savings inside the Exchange
Commissary Case Lot Sale 25th and 26th of May
Pools on post open this weekend and also in the surrounding communities, some of the Splash Parks have already opened!
Free movie showing on the 24th at Barlow Theater of Memorial Day. See flyer

2. B-DUBS (Buffalo Wild Wings) wants you to Salute the Troops: Show this Return the Favor
card anytime in May 2012 and participating locations will donate 10% of your total food purchase to the VFW Foundation’s Return the Favor
campaign to support troops and their families. Click on the link to get your card at http://troops.buffalowildwings.com/how-to-
salute/_assets/ReturnTheFavorCard.pdf We'll Thank you in June.*When you donate, we'll wrap your wrist in a blazin' yellow wristband. Wear
it in May to donate again. Wear it in June and you'll receive 10% OFF of your total food purchase at participating locations.

3. RALLY POINT: Who wants to win some cash?? What are you waiting for.....Join us for Bingo and you could be the one to win BIG!!
Hours: Tue-Fri doors open at 530pm, early bird games at 630pm, regular session at 7pm. Saturday: doors open at 1230pm, early bird games at
130pm, regular session at 2pm. TUESDAY JACKPOT NUMBERS: (in addition to our 11 regular games) $500 in 75 numbers or less. $9,400 in 57
numbers or less ($200 consolation prize)
ZERO TO THREE Books Available through Military OneSource: the following ZERO TO THREE publications are available for order through the
MOS Service Provider catalogue. Service providers may order up to five copies. (Military members and their family members may also order
individual copies.
* I’m Here for You Now: This board book allows families to add their own pictures to make the story personal. The messages in this book
are important for children to hear from its caregivers and other important people in a child’s life during stressful times.
*Over There, Daddy Version and Over There, Mommy Version: This board book, available in a Daddy version and a Mommy version, is
from a child’s point of view and compares what a deployed father or mother may be doing while a child is at home. It is designed to provide
reassurance and comfort to a young child who is separated from a military parent because of deployment. This nurturing activity has the added
benefit of keeping hearts and minds open to a successful reunion. Each book has an insert in the back for a photo of the deployed parent so that
the child can see Mommy or Daddy while thinking about her or him. How to Order: To order materials from the MOS Service Provider catalog,
you must be registered as a Service Provider on the MOS website. (You may wish to review, and if necessary, edit your website profile to ensure
that you are registered as a Service Provider.) To access the catalog, visit the Military OneSource website, www.militaryonesource.mil, log in,
and select “For Service Providers” from “Quick Links.” This will take you to the Service Provider page. Scroll to the very bottom of the page and
click on “Order Items” on the far right of the navigation bar. About ZERO TO THREE: ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that
informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers
2012 MILITARY TEEN ADVENTURE CAMP FOR YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Dates: June 22-24, 2012; 3:00 PM Friday-11:30 AM Sunday.
Register on-line at: http://www.ohio4h.org/adventurecamp/ Questions?...contact Kirk Bloir at bloir.1@osu.edu or 614.247.652
Location: Camp Joy, Clarksville, Ohio -near Cincinnati Ages: 14-18, Spaces: 30 -for military youth of all branches, components, and status; up
to 30 for parents/caregivers Registration deadline: 12 noon (EST), May 25, 2012 Come experience adventures tailored just for special needs
teenagers – high ropes and zip line, archery, aquatic skills, canoeing, fossil hunting – and traditional camp activities, too! Camp Joy is accredited
by the American Camp Association and can meet most accessibility needs. Accessible features include: zero access entry swimming pool; indoor
ropes course with giant swing; indoor climbing wall; and high ropes course with a hydraulic zip line lift. Camp Joy staff can accommodate varying
medical, physical, and emotional special needs teens, so they can attend on their own (in certain circumstances, a parent/caregiver must attend
with their teen to ensure all needs are met). Even if your special needs teen is independent, we encourage parents/caregivers to attend the
camp with their son or daughter. Thanks to special grant funding the registration fee is just $30 (includes camp T-shirt and photo). Register early
to reserve your space! ~ Camp subject to cancelation if enrollment is insufficient; full registration fee refund will be given. Worried about
transportation costs? Funding is available to help with transportation costs to get you to and from camp. Participants will be responsible for

4. traveling to and from camp, but can be reimbursed for travel expenses up to $350, depending on mode of transportation and distance traveled.
A bus will also be picking campers up at, and returning them to, WPAFB (near Dayton).
Fort Riley ACS is proud to announce the completion of the Mind Fitness 2-Go resource. Mind Fitness 2-Go provide Soldiers and Family members
with a downloadable version of the Mind Fitness Guided Imagery programs. Custom made for Fort Riley, the Mind Fitness 2-Go can be used by

5. anyone who wishes to develop coping skills for everyday challenges, increase their sense of well-being and find alternative ways to relax and
sleep. Download FREE Guided Imagery MP3 files at http://rileymwr.com/main/?page_id=29778 Flyer attached.
JUNE 2012 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT: Victory Carnival
Who: DFMWR Recreation
What: 3 – 4 volunteers for parking assistance, cleaning tables, working activities, trash detail, setup and tear down, other duties as
assigned,
When: Thursday, 7 June 1700-2100; Friday, 8 June from 1700-2100; Saturday, June 9 from 1200-2100; and Sunday, June 10 from
1200 – 1700.
Where: Rally Point Field
Miscellaneous: Jeans or appropriately long shorts, closed toed shoes. Recreation will provide shirts
The POC for this position is:
Catie’ Kendrick @ 785-239-8990
Email: Caitlin.a.kendrick@us.army.mil
Cc: vicky.l.martin.civ@mail.mil
Event: Dad’s Make a Difference Picnic Kick-Off
Who: FAP
What: 25 volunteers to set up and/or tear down the event, other duties as needed and appropriate.
When: Saturday, June 9, time TBD
Where: TBD
The POC for this event is:
Kariaga Pratt @ 785-239-1729
Email: Kariaga.k.pratt.civ@mail.mil and Cc: vicky.l.martin.civ@mail.mil
EVENT: Daughtry Concert
Who: DFMWR Recreation
What: Security, entry guard, backstage help, Green Room help, trash, parking food running, other duties as assigned.
When: Sunday, 10 June, 1300-2400
Where: Riley Conference Center Grass Field

6. Miscellaneous: Prefer ACU bottoms or Jeans and closed toed shoes. Recreation will provide shirts
The POC for this position is:
Catie’ Kendrick @ 785-239-8990
Email: Caitlin.a.kendrick@us.army.mil
Cc: vicky.l.martin.civ@mail.mil
Event: Dad and Me Tea Party
Who: FAP (Dad’s Make a Difference)
What: 25 volunteers to set up and/or tear down the event, other duties as needed and appropriate.
When: Saturday, June 16, time TBD
Where: TBD
The POC for this event is:
Kariaga Pratt @ 785-239-1729
Email: Kariaga.k.pratt.civ@mail.mil
Event: Sesame Street comes to Fort Riley
Who: USO/MWR
What: MWR needs nine volunteers on each date and time to set up and/or tear down the event. This will involve heavy lifting,
please wear appropriate footwear such as steel toed shoes/boots.
When: Monday, June 18 at 0830, Tuesday, June 19 @ 1830.
Where: Long Fitness Center, Building 8069 (Normandy) Custer Hill
The POC for this event is:
Anna Pearson @ 785-240-0479
Email: anna.m.pearson2.naf@mail.mil
JULY 2012 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Event: Lt Dan Band Concert
Who: USO/MWR
What: MWR needs volunteers to assist with parking and trash detail, other duties as assigned
When: Saturday, July 28, gates open at 1800.
Where: Riley Conference Center Grass area behind the building
The POC for this event is:

7. Anna Pearson @ 785-240-0479
Email: anna.m.pearson2.naf@mail.mil and Cc: vicky.l.martin.civ@mail.mil
AUGUST 2012 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Event: Fort Riley Vacation Bible School
Who: Religious Support Office (Chaplain’s Office)
What: Opportunities to work with children age 5-10 with bible lessons, crafts, snacks, skits, songs, etc.
When: August 6 – 10, 0900-1300, plus TBA prep and training prior to the event.
Where: Morris Hill Chapel
The POC for this event is:
Don Ericson @ 785-239-0979
Email: Donald.e.ericson.civ@mail.mil
Cc: vicky.l.martin.civ@mail.mil
As always, please contact the primary point of contact and CC: vicky.l.martin.civ@mail.mil so I know the event is covered. I will
post more opportunities as they come up so be watching and PLEASE, log your hours on VMIS! With great appreciation for all that
you do, Vicky
MMA Fan?? Get tickets to Titan Fight 23 on Friday, June 15 http://rileymwr.com/main/?p=32540 at Marshall Army Airfield for just $10 at
LeisureTravelCenter. The price will go up to $30 at the door so make sure you get them now!
Tickets are $10 for Department of Defense cardholders. DoD cardholders may bring one guest with them at the $10 ticket price and must have
their ID with them on the night of the event. There is a “1 +1” rule – a Soldier and his wife, also a cardholder, can each purchase a $10 ticket, and
they may each purchase an additional $10 ticket for each of their guests.
The ID cardholder must accompany the guest through the gate on the night of the fight. If anyone wishes to bring more than one guest per ID
cardholder, the additional guest tickets must be purchased at the general admission ticket price, which is $30. These also are available at LTC. All
$10 tickets sales will end at 5 p.m. June 15. Tickets sold at the door will be $30 general admission tickets See flyer.

9. Upcoming FREE Concerts on Ft Riley and K-State Campus:

10. The 2012 Sundown Salute in Junction City 3-7 July, please see attached! The complete schedule is not quite ready but once it is,
we will attached it to the weekly news and our Facebook page!

11. Military Community and Family Policy Weekly: Welcome to the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Weekly
eNewsletter providing you with access to the latest Quality of Life news and information from the Department of Defense and dates for
upcoming Guard and Reserve onsite sales. The link below will open up the MC&FP Weekly eNewsletter in your browser. If the link above does
not work, please copy and paste the entire link into your browser window. http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/mcfp/weekly A PDF version of the
newsletter is also available for download from the link above. Your MC&FP Team! Military Community and Family Policy Office of the Secretary
of Defense Providing policy, tools, and resources to further enhance the quality of life of service members and their families.
Fort Riley Leisure Travel Services (LTS) / Travel and Tickets Update: This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
http://rileymwr.com/itr/. Check out their website! They have updates on Country Stampede (see attachment), Military Dream Wedding
Giveaway, Information on Branson, Six Flags, and Walt Disney. Going to Orlando this summer in May or June, check out the flyers on some

12. military discounts happening! Also, FREE Tickets for Sesame Street/USO show will be available 2 weeks prior to the event at Leisure Travel
Center,! You can reach them at 785-239-5614/4415.
Country Stampede – Country Stampede is in need of Volunteers to work at the 4 day concert located at Tuttle Creek State Park June 21-24.
Volunteers will receive, free admission all 4 days, free parking, and free reserved seating, free t-shirt, free lunch and dinner. Volunteers must
work 5 hours a day all four days. For more information please contact Kim Wagenblast at 785-223-1513 or via email at
kim@countrystampede.com. There will be a pre meeting at McCormick Park on Fort Riley, June 16th at 11:00am
FREE Sunday Country Stampede Tickets are available thru your Battalions- check with your Soldier or with the BN FRSA’s to get your FREE one’s
today! Also you can upgrade for $85 for all 4 days and get discounted parking for $45.00 for 4 days! Once you have your free ticket to Leisure
Travel for your upgrade!!!
Garrison received a monetary award for the Army Community of Excellence and they are asking you the community to decide what to spend it
on. The following link will take you to the survey for you to vote on which project you would like to see the money go to:
http://rileymwr.com/main/?p=17897 make sure to go in and vote.

13. **Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily 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.