1. 7 Aug 2013 1-1 BSTB Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of
1-1 BSTB. 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 . Stay up to date with the FT Riley Post paper!
http://www.1divpost.com/ <http://www.1divpost.com/>
We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook! Join us on the Official 1-1 BSTB
FaceBook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/1st-Special-Troops-Battalion-1st-Armor-
Battalion-Combat-Team/496167963740283?skip_nax_wizard=true
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>
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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. 7 August National Night Out-Fort Riley will celebrate National Night Out on Wednesday, August 7, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Forsyth
Neighborhood Center. This event is a great way to meet your neighbors and interact with the Fort Riley Police and Fire Departments. There
will be food, static displays, 3 on 3 basketball competitions, tug of war competition and more! If you are interested in participating in any
of the competitions or for more information, please contact your community office. National Night Out has been celebrated across the
country since 1984 to increase awareness on topics like police and firefighter programs, drug prevention, neighborhood watch programs
and crime prevention. To learn more, visit www.nationalnightout.org/nno. This is a free event, no pets please.
9 August End of Summer Beach Luau Party: Join the Youth Center at Bldg 5800 for their Open House and BBQ 4:30pm-6pm. For more
information call 785-239-9222. See flyer below.
9 August Color Me BADD: event at Marriott Convention Center Junction City-doors open at 7pm Show start at 8pm for tickets
www.beintheshow.com or 209-980-7469. 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.
10 August Family Canoe Trip: Settle in, relax and enjoy a leisurely trip in one of Kansas' local bodies of water. Grab your friends and
Families, pack a lunch and join our staff for some fun in the sun. The destination will be based on Current water levels and acccessibility.
The location for this event is Outdoor Recreation Center 1806 Buffalo Soldier Dr cost $15. For more information call 785-239-2363
10 August Hands on History 10-4pm Bring the kids down to the museum and spend the day dis-covering history. There will be scavenger
hunts, a movie at 1:30pm followed by a craft with the JC Arts Council. The location for this event is 530 N. Adams Junction City, Kansas
66441 For more information call Phone: (785) 238-1666 or contact E-mail: GearyHistory@gmail.com
10 August 7:30pm Joseph Hall's Elvis Rock 'N' Remember Tribute will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! Utilizing state-of-the-art lighting, lasers,
video, sets, and the tightest Rock N Roll band in Branson, Joseph will blow you away as he recreates the legend of Elvis Presley, LIVE ON
STAGE! ...YOU WILL BELEIVE!! Junction City, Kansas – Junction City Opera House 7:30 p.m.For tickets call 785-238-3906 – Tues – Fri.
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at www.joperahouse.org tickets – Military- $18.00 (children under 16 yrs of age are free)
11 August 40 Frame Family Bowling Tournament Custer Hill Bowling Lanes: Custer Hill Bowling Lanes will be hosting a Family 40 Frame
event. This is a all day event. Scores will be collected and winners will be notified. $30 per Family, must have a child under 12 years old on
the team. For more information contact the bowling alley at 785-239-4366, See flyer below. Registration begins at 11am.
11 August PetPoolooza: at CiCo park Pool in Manhattan after the city pools slose for the season, dogs and their humans are invited to come
enjoy, let your pup cool off in the water between 1pm-4pm. The event is FREE, there is a $2 suggested donation. All proceeds go to the T.
Russell Reitz Animal Shelter.

4. 10 & 11August Rolling Hill Zoo in Salina-Military ID cardholders get an extra 15% off admission price! $1 hamburgers, inflatable slide,
face painting and more! Come celebrate the end of summer with your animal friends!
12 August USO No Dough Dinner: No Dough Dinner at Moon Lake - Dinner and a Movie! To celebrate the end of summer vacation with
the kiddos going back to school, we will be giving away a free movie and popcorn to each family that attends! Dinner is from 5:00-6:30
and then, we invite you to stay and play after the dinner and we will be showing a movie (film TBD) as it begins to get dark!
Hope to see you there! Stay tuned for more details at their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/#!/USOFtRiley?hc_location=stream
13 August ScreamFREE Parenting: Join CYSS on Tuesday, Aug 13th 6pm-7:45pm at Bldg 6620 Normandy Dr for there Scream Free
parenting training. You can call 785-239-9435 to see if there is still time to register for child care or if space is available. Free Book for
the first 100 attending the event. See below for more details.
14 August Ft Riley American Red Cross Event: 11am-5pm @ WTB Clam Shell Bldg 675 Warrior Rd if you are donating on behalf of your
company/unit please call the Red Cross office at 785-239-1887 to be a part of a competition. Make your appt at 785-239-7673 -Walk-
ins register online at www.redcrossblood.org/centralplains
15 August Hearts Apart August event is a “Pool Party Bash” 15 August 10-1pm at the Custer Hill Pool. If you would like to attend this
event please RSVP No Later Than (NLT) 13 Aug. If you are needing childcare RSVP 1 August by calling 1-785-239-9435. For more
information please see flyer below.
15 August Fort Riley OCSC:. Mark your calendar for the 1st Event of the New OCSC 2013-2014 event. You will be able to sign up as a
New member or renew your yearly membership, mingle , shop, and win great prizes. If you are new to Fort Riley or just interested in the
Spouses club here on post you can attend the luncheon (normal luncheon fee applies) and meet wonderful residents, spouses, and
businesses of the surrounding areas ~August 15th 11 am - 1 pm @ Riley's Conference Center ~
contact programs@fortrileyocsc.com***** Attached flyer for future OCSC events.
16 August Midnight Madness basketball tournament: sign up by Aug 14th at King Field House 5v5 Full Court $50 per team. Double
Elimination-Max 8 teams. FREE for Active Duty Teams. Open to all DOD card holders. See below flyer. Call 785-239-2813/2148
16 August Back to School Dance: Youth Center Back to School Dance 8pm-10:30pm, cost 42.50 for members and $3.50 for non-
members. For more information call 785-9222. see flyer below.
17 August 2-4 pm Float Your Boat Cardboard Boat Races. Milford State Park-South Boat Ramp 3612 State Park Rd Milford, KS .
Participants need to check in by noon 785-238-2885 Send an Email Admission is FREE. For more information see attached flyer.

5. 17 August Paintball Shootout Are you a paintball fanatic? Well then you will want to check out Master Blaster at Outdoor Rec. Two teams
enter only one team leaves! All equipment provided must be at least 13 years of age. For more information call 785-239-2363.
18 August Family Bingo: Rally Point Doors open at 12:30pm Bingo Starts at 2pm Adults $10 & Children $5. See Flyer Below Call 785-
784-5434 for more information.
20 Aug Making the most with your Grocery Dollar- -10-11 AM-ACS Room 102Call 239-9991 to register-Please see attached flyer for
more information.
21 August Ft Riley American Red Cross Event: 11am-5pm @ WTB Clam Shell Bldg 675 Warrior Rd if you are donating on behalf of your
company/unit please call the Red Cross office at 785-239-1887 to be a part of a competition. Make your appt at 785-239-7673 -Walk-
ins register online at www.redcrossblood.org/centralplains
22 August Flag Football League Registration Deadline Ends: Flag Football League for Active Duty Teams 2013 registration ends on 22 Aug-
season will run Sept 3rd-Nov 14th. Coaches meetings to be held at King Field house on Aug 6th and 13th at 2pm. For more information
call 785-239-2813/2148. See flyer below.
22 August Ft Riley American Red Cross Event: 8am-2pm @ WTB Clam Shell Bldg 675 Warrior Rd if you are donating on behalf of your
company/unit please call the Red Cross office at 785-239-1887 to be a part of a competition. Make your appt at 785-239-7673 -Walk-
ins register online at www.redcrossblood.org/centralplains
23 August Splash and Dash 2013 Early Register Fee: There is no same day registrations! To receive your T-shirt with you entry packet you
must register before 23 Aug. All registrations after 23 Aug will be notified when their t-shirts are ready for pickup at King Field House.
$40 per individual, $75 per Team of 3: walk in registrations will be accepted until 4pm on Sept 4th Mail In registrations need to be
postmarked by Aug 29th. See below for registration forms. Visit website: for more details:
http://rileymwr.com/main/?page_id=1848429
23 August 6 :30-9pm.Enjoy hand-crafted samples of Manhattan's Tallgrass Brewing Co. at this annual fundraiser benefitting Sunset Zoo
and its wildlife conservation efforts. Tickets are $30 in advance; $40 day of event, if available.
Kick-back & relax in the wild of Sunset Zoo while enjoying:
• samples of Tallgrass Brewing Co.'s cold brews & a special Firkin tapping
• a home brewing demo from Tallgrass Brewers
... • food provided by Manhattan Hy-Vee & donut samples from Varsity Donuts
• live music from Russell Sawyer
• live animal encounters with Sunset Zoo's trained ambassadors
Brew at the Zoo will take place along the African Forest Trail loop near the primate exhibit and inside the Nature Exploration Center at
the Zoo's entryway. BATZ guests may enjoy self-guided tours of the rest of the Zoo until sunset.

6. 24 August Movie Night @ Ft Riley Library: 6:30pm they will be showing Wreck it Ralph. Bring the kids and movie pals and enjoy an
evening of fun! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. For more information call 785-239-5305
24 August Annual Fall Daylily Sale: Flint Hills Daylily Society will hold their annual fall daylily sale on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the
Farmers Market in Manhattan, 8am to noon. New location is in the northwest parking lot of the Manhattan Town Center Mall. We'll offer
several hundred different bareroot daylilies, in many colors and flower types. Daylilies are the perfect summer perennial-- very colorful and
easy-care. Come early for the best selection! Priced $5 and up.
26 August HASFR Ice Cream Social & Membership drive 6pm at the Custer House. For more information see attached flyer.
28 & 29 August Purple Power Play on Poyntz City Park: Join the K-State Wildcats beginning 6pm with a pep rally to kick off the 2013
Football season! This is a two day event, community-wide and spirit lifting great time. Fun for all! So get out your purple shirts and show
off your Wildcat spirit! First game kicks off on Aug 30th
with North Dakota State in Manhattan!
29 August Ft Riley Network: 1pm @ Riley’s Conference Center network for disseminating Family Readiness Group information to Soldiers
and Family members. Open to all. If you need Child Care please RSVP with Stacie Dumas by 12pm on 22 August with child’s name, child's
age, if they have allergies and parents cell phone number. Email information to stacie.r.dumas.civ@mail.mil
Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
30 August Don't miss Bret Michael's and his band LIVE at the Stiefel Theatre in Salina Friday, August 30 at 8pm. Known for his GREAT
SHOWS, Bret Michaels is an American musician, actor, director, screenwriter, producer and reality television personal...ity. He first gained
fame as the lead vocalist of Poison. Great tickets still remain for this fun end-of-summer-show. Call 785-827-1998 for info or to buy tickets
or go to ticketmaster.
Milford Lake is no long under Blue Green Algae Advisory-The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has removed Milford Lake
from the list of lakes impacted by blue green algae. The Fort Riley Marina will resume rentals of Jet Skies, tubs, water skies, canoes/ kayaks
starting 7-26-13. So grab some friends and head out the Fort Riley Military Marina for a great weekend. Don’t forget the Marina also offers
primitive camping.
Manhattan Town Center -Back to school is right around the corner and so is the annual Grand for Grade Schools Contest! Help support
your favorite grade school by turning in your mall receipts August 1-31! See attached flyer for more information.
2013 School Start Date Information Below

7. MHK Trolley Service To & From Event - It's Free!
MHK Trolley will provide rides to & from City Park starting at 6pm. Herbie will pick up Brew-goers, drop them off at the Zoo and
following the event, trolley folks back to continue their celebrations. Trolley riders should park in City Park, at the gravel lot directly south
of Aggieville, accessed from Fremont Street. Look for event signs!
Tickets now on sale. For more information, visit SunsetZoo.com
Thank you to Tallgrass Brewing Co, Hy-Vee, Varsity Donuts, Nicole Rush, MHK Trolley, Complete Music & WIBW for sponsoring the event!
What's the Victory Center? ArmyWellnessCenter(AWC) (which is located in the Victory Center) offers health and fitness testing, including
a Bod-Pod, which offers one of the most accurate body composition measurements available, Seat said. AWC also can test resting
metabolic rate and fitness levels, including cardio, strength and flexibility. Biofeedback services help patrons learn to monitor and manage
stress levels. Individual consultations are available, as well as group classes on topics like stress reduction. For more information click on
the link below http://www.riley.army.mil/NewsViewer.aspx?id=7455
Family Readiness Group (FRG) On-Line Training:
On-line Training: ACS has these class to offer online for FRG’s for volunteers if your unable to take them in a class room setting. See flyer
below for available class at the ACS.
FRG Leader’s Training: The online Family Readiness Group Leader’s training is located on the ARMY ONE SOURCE website at
https://www.myarmyonesource.com/skins/aos2/display_ajax.aspx?ModuleID=a53b8c22-018c-40c9-b51f-d6a1263c9889. This is a
Department of the Army site and does not include Fort Riley specific information.
The FRG Leader’s Handbook and other FRG materials may also be downloaded from t ARMY ONE SOURCE under the ACS Mobilization
and Deployment Readiness section/Operation READY at:
https://www.myarmyonesource.com/FamilyProgramsandServices/FamilyPrograms/MobilizationandDeploymentReadiness/OperationREA
DY/default.aspx
FRG Leader’s Funds Custodian Training and Test
Training: http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/120608123904.pdf
Test: http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/120629132646.pdf
FRG Leader’s Key Caller Training and Test
Training: http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/120629112550.pdf
Test: http://riley.army.mil/documents/acs.dmDocuments/120629113116.pdf
Check out the upcoming AFTB classes for the month of August. These classes educated family members on the military way of life.
Childcare is available with a 2 week RSVP. For more information see the flyer below.