19 June 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!
1. 19 June 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
The 2012 Country Stampede takes place June 21, 22, 23, and 24: The Big 94.5 Country Stampede Presented by Verizon Wireless is a four day
camping and music festival featuring four days of first class entertainment. The 2012 event will feature performances by Toby Keith, Zac Brown
Band, Luke Bryan, The Band Perry and many more! With the big event just over a week away, officials from The Big 94.5 Country Stampede
Presented by Verizon Wireless have put together this list of five things that will help you have the time of your life. For more information please
check out their site at http://countrystampede.com/
1. Take Care of Yourself: Since this is an outdoor event, some simple precautions must be taken to ensure a safe and happy weekend, but in the
excitement of the event these things can be easy to overlook. Drink plenty of water. Bottled water is available at all of our pop and beer stands
and free potable water is available at the water buffalos located around the festival grounds. Also, don't forget your sunscreen! You will be
spending a lot of time under the sun. Applying sunscreen will prevent you from becoming one of those poor unfortunate lobster people that we
see walking around every year!
2. Pack Smart: The old saying that, "if you don't like the weather in Kansas, just stick around" is very true. While we expect that the weather will
be warm and sunny it's a good idea to pack for everything from cooler temperatures to rain just in case.
3. Come Early: Coming early in the day has a lot of advantages. Arriving before the big evening rush ensures you a better parking spot, getting
into the parking lot faster, and if going general admission it allows you to get a closer place to set up your lawn chair. Coming early also allows
you time to experience all the cool activities and vendor exhibits at Stampede, not to mention all the great entertainment you would otherwise
miss out on. Gates open at 4pm on Thursday and 1pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Parking lots open at 8am.
4. Familiarize Your Self with Our Policies: Check out countrystampede.com and read our Tips, FAQ, and Camping Rules & Regulations before you
2. come. There is a lot of great information on there about what you can and cannot bring to the festival, and other important festival policies.
5. Have Fun and Be Safe: Our aim is to put on a show that will leave you with unforgettably great memories. We need your help to make sure
that happens, and following these tips and our rules and regulations is the best way help us accomplish that goal.
Get your FREE Country Stampede Sunday tickets – Your 1HBCT Battalions these FREE tickets on hand now and don’t forget you may use your
free Sunday tickets to upgrade to 4-day GA passes for $85.00 at the Leisure Travel office. For Families wishing to upgrade their free Sunday ticket
to a 4-day GA ticket please go to the Leisure Travel Office. By the USO here on Ft. Riley!
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
Noise Complaints and Noise/Training Advisory: Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division appreciate the enormous sacrifices made by our
neighbors as we train for the defense of our country. Among those sacrifices is the occasional disruption of daily life by the sometimes intrusive
noise caused by on-post training. The 1st Infantry Division and the other units that call Fort Riley and the Central Flint Hills Region home, train
hard to be ready at a moment's notice to answer our nation's call. Sometimes this fast-paced training results in loud artillery, low-flying aircraft,
weapons or demolition noise. We at Fort Riley pledge to do our best to keep our neighbors informed about when and where those disruptions
are likely to occur. Please contact the Community Relations Office with all concerns regarding noise, vibration, excessive dust, low-flying aircraft
and/or maneuver damage from the Fort Riley area, by calling (785)239-2022, or by email. Noise and Training Advisory for June 14-24, 2012:
Weapon systems in use for training from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. during each day of this period have the potential for occasional noise impact.
Road/Area Closures: None.
3. Brigade still has some extra glasses left
over from the Brigade Dining- In and
looking to recoup some money spent on
them. Brigade is selling them for
$2/glass! 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.
5. June Events for Soldiers and Families… so much is offered! Check out all the events! See flyers. June is Dads Make a Difference Month.
Events to celebrate dads include • Dad’s Boot Camp – 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 25 at Irwin Army Community Hospital
In accordance with Policy Letter #13 signed 22 May and DTO 12-129, on 22 June we will begin turning Motorcycle Operators away from the
ACPs that are not utilizing the proper PPE. Beginning next week, we will begin handing a flyer to all motorcycle riders entering the installation
who are not conforming to the new policy letter; we will also continue our public affairs campaign to inform Soldiers and the public about the
new policy. You can find the Policy Letter on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm or on our Webpage
at http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct
Governor's Day at the First Territorial Capitol: June 23, 2012 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Join us for a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of
Kansas statehood and the start of the Civil War. We'll also commemorate the arrival of Kansas Territorial Governor, Andrew Reeder, and the first
territorial legislature at Pawnee in 1855. Historic re-enactors and encampments, Pioneer craft and skill demonstrations, Meeting of the "Bogus
Legislature", Period music performed by the Territorial Troubadours, Milford Nature Center display of birds of prey, Homemade pies and
refreshments, and at 1:00 PM the Territorial Legislature's lively and historic meetings will be re-enacted. There is no cost to participate and all
history buffs, military friends and interested persons of all ages are invited and encouraged to attend. No Admission Fee. This event will be held
at the First Territorial Capitol, 693 Huebner Rd., Fort Riley, KS. For more information contact the Geary County Historical Society, 530 N. Adams
St., Junction City, KS 66441 785.238.1666
Riley's Conference Center Upcoming event: July 26 - Dinner & a Movie, 6:30-8pm, Adults: $7.95 | Children: 4-10: $3.95 | Children under 4:
FREE. We will feature a new release children’s movie and a child friendly buffet meal.
Fort Riley Advisories Update - Noise and Training Advisory for June 14-24: This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Weapon systems in use for training from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. during each day of this period have the potential for occasional noise impact.
http://www.riley.army.mil/NewsViewer.aspx?id=1785
K-State Football tickets are on sale now! 5 of 7 games have military discounts! Catch all the action this season at Bill Snyder
Family Stadium. Call 1.800.221.CATS to receive your special pricing. Games include: Missouri State, North Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State,
and Texas. Also available are Men’s and Women’s basketball tickets… same number to get great tickets!
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11. Largest FREE 4th of July Celebration in KANSAS – Junction City Sundown Salute Events for all to enjoy! For complete list of events please check
out their website at http://www.sundownsalute.org/home.html or just check the last couple of weekly news updates! t
Riley Golf Course: Garrison Commander's Summer Classic - July , sign up today!
12. KAW VALLEY RODEO MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION NIGHT: (Thursday, July 26, 2012): For those wishing to receive FREE tickets to the Kaw
Valley Rodeo’s 5th Annual Military Family Appreciation Night and the FREE picnic prior to the event you must sign up! If you would like to attend
this event on Military Appreciation Night, please contact your BN FRSA’s with your Name, contact ph (day and evening), email and # of tickets.
They also encourage as many as can to make a contribution to the Flint Hills Breadbasket- of course do not require a donation to attend, but
look at this as an opportunity to thank the community and support those who support us. Please encourage this opportunity as much as you
can! *** EVERYONE KNOWS: You MUST have a ticket PRIOR to attending the rodeo Thursday night. There are plenty of opportunities to
acquire tickets, but they MUST have one BEFORE the event to be admitted to the free BBQ, as well as the rodeo following.*** Also a
reminder that once the free tickets are gone, children will still be admitted free with the donation of a canned food/non-perishable food item
and military tickets will be available for only $5. ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET- no exceptions. For more information please check out
their website at http://kawvalleyrodeo.com/ or check them out on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manhattan-Kaw-Valley-
Rodeo/324572356706
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16. Military Community and Family Policy Weekly: Welcome to the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Weekly
eNewsl etter 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.
**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.