Alot of fun events coming up this weekend.

1. 10 January 2013 1-63AR Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends
of 1-63 AR. 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 1-63 AR FaceBook Page at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Riley-KS/1-ID-2HBCT-1-63CAB/221149081082?ref=nf
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Noise and Training Advisory for January 3-13, 2013.
Training scheduled for Jan. 3-8 does not have the potential for significant noise. From Jan. 8-11, between
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the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
will have a potential for impact noise.
Road/Area Closures. N/A.
Fort Riley’s Biggest Loser Program, a six-month fitness program, starts Jan. 14 at King Field House.
Soldiers, Family members and civilians may participate. Civilians who participate are authorized three
house of administrative leave absence per week for the duration of the program. For more information or
to receive a participation packet, contact the fitness department at 785-240 2664
or justin.m.grieger.naf@mail. mil. Packets must be turned in by Jan. 13.
January . 12 and February 9 at 7 p.m A Flick-and-Float event will take place . at Eyster Pool. Cost to
participate
is $10 per Family or $5 per is $10 per Family or $5 per person. Hot dogs, chips, juice and cookies will be
served throughout the movie. Families may bring their own food, too. For more information call 785-239-
9441 or see attached flyer
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2. January. 12 12:30 p.m A Blind Draw Doubles Tournament Custer Hill Bowling Center.
Registration is at 11 a.m., and blind draws will take place at noon. The
entry fee is $25 per person. Cash prizes will be awarded for first and second place. For more information,
call 785-239-4366 or see attached flyer
Did you make a New Year's resolution to get fit? Fort Riley has programs to help. Learn more:
http://ow.ly/gy5LQ
January. 19. from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Custer Hill Bowling Center will host a kids lock-in night Unlimited
bowling and drinks will be provided. The cost is $7.50 per child, and children must be at least
10 years old to participate. Parents must sign in and sign out when picking up children. Emergency
contact information must accompany children. For more information, call 785-239-4366. See attached
flyer.
January 22 6pm Barlow theater 1-63 Town Hall Meeting for Echo, Delta and Bravo. For more information
please see flyer attached below.
January. 27 3 p.m. Theatre Works USA presents Charlotte’s Web
Junction City C.L. Hoover Opera House, 135 West 7th St.
E.B. Whites beloved story of friendship, bravery and selfless love.
Call 785-238-3906 for tickets or visit www.jcoperahouse. org.
January 17, 6-8:00 pm Our People, our Land, Our Images Exhibit & Short Film Series:
Our People, Our Land, Our Images: International Indigenous Photographers
This is a series of three short films that directly ties to the traveling exhibit,
Our People, Our Land, Our Images: International Indigenous Photographers.
There will be short intermissions between each film. . The location for this event is 315 S. 3rd St,
Manhattan, KS 66502 . For more infromation contact bixby@cityofmhk.com or phone 785-587-2726

3. January 12 Operation Sweet Treat at the Manhattan Town Center. Visit the Local Manhattan girl Scout
troops stationed near the customer service on 12 January to purchase a ration of these sweet treats for
soldiers currently deployed overseas and within the USO and the Warrior transition battalion at Ft. Riley.
For more information please read flyer below.
January 22 1 pm The Fort Riley Middle School Groundbreaking ceremony
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be conducted inside the Fort Riley Middle School
gymnasium. The new middle school will replace the existing school, with construction of the new school
expected to be
completed by August 2014. The public is invited to attend the event. A reception will follow the
ceremony from 1:30 to 2 p.m. in the middle school library.
January 23 The Tax Center, on Ft. Riley which is located at Building 7034 at the corner of Normandy
7285
and Bullard on Custer Hill, is scheduled to open. to make an appointment call 785-239-1040. this
service is free to all active duty /family military members. See attached flyer below
NOW – Feb Outdoor Rec Frosty Contest . Each time it snows, take pictures of you and your friends making
a snowman for the chance to win prizes from Outdoor Rec. One entry per snowfall is allowed. Submit your
pictures to Outdoor Rec on Rifle Range Road, for more information please contact 785-239-2363.
**Just Added** Childcare on Ft Riley at Warren East for December: Dec 1, 7-11pm, Dec 4 & 18, 6-8pm,
Dec 15, 10am-4pm.. Be sure to make your reservations in advance at Warren East CDC. Saturday childcare
includes lunch at 1130. Patrons may either use their AFC hours or pay the hourly rate to take advantage of
the care. For more information please contact 785-239-0822

4. January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration
Center Court
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
“A day on, not a day off” is the theme for a day’s worth of activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Event highlights will include local school choirs, brief speeches by local government leaders and
dignitaries, and numerous talent showcases.
January 23 Martin Luther King Observance 11:45-12:45 Riley’s Conference Center. For more information
please see attached flyer below.
January 22-31 Klicks for Kids Photography Exhibit
Manhattan Town Center is pleased to welcome the Klicks for Kids Exhibit to Center Court, sponsored
by the Kansas Children’s Service League. Esteemed photographers throughout the state of Kansas have
compiled a moving exhibit of Kansas kids that are looking for an adoptive family to offer them a warm
and loving home. You don’t want to miss this inspirational exhibit!
January 24 6pm 2ABCT will be holding a Care Team class. For more information please see the flyer
attached below.
January 25 Ft. Riley Network meeting. 10:30am Riley’s Conference Center. The Network meeting is open to
any and all interested in knowing about any up coming events on Ft. Riley and the surrounding areas. For
more information please see attached flyer.
January 24-27 Sidewalk sale Manhattan Town Center. For more information please see the
attached flyer below.
January 7 -18 February Youth Ice skating lessons in Manhattan. For more information
please see the flyer attached .

5. Do you have the Best BRO Love Story?
Is your love story the stuff fairytales are made of? Tell us about it! Send us a photo of you with your
significant other, information about when and where you met and two or three sentences about what
makes your love story the best in the 1st Infantry Division. The photos will be posted to the Division
Facebook page and fans will be asked to "like" their favorites. The photo with the most "likes" on Feb. 1
will be declared the winner. The winning couple will be featured in an article that will appear in the
Feb. 15 edition of Fort Riley's Post Newspaper.
Please email your photo and information to fightingfirstdivision@gmail.com no later than Jan. 27.
The Best BRO Love Story contest is open to current and former 1st Infantry Division Soldiers
and their significant others.
Military One Source (MOS )Tax Consultants: All year long, you have access to MOS tax consultants by calling 1-800-
342-9647. MOS tax consultants can help you maximize your refund. They can address tax-related questions regarding
self-employment, divorce, capital gains, and deductions from your individual retirement account. They can also help you
plan for next year so as to avoid unexpected issues. All services are free and confidential.
Tax-Related Articles: Articles on subjects such as tax benefits for parents; filing taxes when a service member is deployed;
the earned income tax credit; and the estate tax; are available to print, download or share for free on the MOS website,
www.militaryonesource.mil <http://www.militaryonesource.mil> . The attached article, “H & R Block Free Tax Filing
Service,” includes tips on how to access your W-2 from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), and also
discusses who is eligible for MOS Tax Services.
****************************Don't forget to register your kids for youth sports!*********************************
Start Smart Skill Development: ages 3-4 - Register by Jan. 11
Start Smart Basketball: Grades K-1- Register by Jan. 11
Family Fitness Challenge ( Jan. 25 6-7pm) - Register by Jan. 23
For more information call, 785-239-9885

6. 1/18 and 1-63 are hosting Army Family Team Building (AFTB) class 13-14 February 9-3pm
while our soldiers are at NTC.
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) classes consist of information on resources, benefits, leadership, and interpersonal
skills. The goal
of AFTB is to improve overall personal growth by
promoting personal and Family Readiness, to assist Soldiers and Family Members in adapting to change, to help Families
become self-reliant
and informed, and to assist in developing
professional skills.
This will also be another way to network with other military spouses.
Free childcare is available .
To RSVP for childcare and this class please contact Mimi Woodworth eileen.m.woodworth.civ@mail.mil
No Later Than(NLT) 28 January for childcare reservations .
8 February to attend the class. . For more information see attached flyer
Fort Riley is preparing to implement changes to its firearms policy in 2013. The changes were made as part of an
Armywide policy change that went into effect last year and will be implemented in phases over the course of the coming
year. Read more: http://ow.ly/gy46N
Find the sitters & nannies your family needs in 2013. As a military family, your Sittercity membership is free- thanks to the
DoD.
Activate Yours Today! www.sittercity.com/DoD
Ft Riley Tax Center will be opening its doors on January 23, 2013 to April 15, 2013. FT Riley Tax Office
will be able to provide assistance to all FT Riley Soldiers, Family members, Retirees, and other eligible
individuals. This service is "FREE" of charge.
Location: Bldg 7034 on Custer Hill
Hours: Monday-Saturday and closed on Federal Holidays. Call for an appointment 785-239-1040. See
attached flyer for more information

7. Military Saves Campaign- The 2013 Military Saves Campaign will get underway during Military
Saves Week, February 25-March 2, 2013. As part of the larger nationwide America Saves
Campaign, Military Saves will again be conducted in cooperation with the Consumer Federation
of America. As in prior years, the Military Saves Campaign is a year-long effort for the DoD
military community, and the military banks have traditionally played a key role in supporting the
Campaign. The result of a successful Campaign is the enhanced financial readiness of military
members and their families by reducing debt and fostering a saving culture. The 2013 Military
Saves Campaign memo from General Martin E. Dempsey, USA, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, and Sergeant Major Bryan B. Battaglia, USMC, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, is
attached. The theme for this year's campaign is "Start Small, Think Big." Sign up now to
participate in Military Saves Week 2013. You can do this by clicking on the following link
(http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MSW2013signup to join the 2013 Campaign.
Becoming involved with OCSC will help you to become a vital part of the Fort Riley community
(through various service projects), enhance your personal/ professional development,
make new friends, and build a support network. For more information please see the attached flyer below
Abilene newsletter please see attached below
Weekly bowling specials please see attached flyer below

8. Here are the upcoming 4 days from division:
18-21 Jan-Martin Luther King Birthday
15-18 February- Presidents day
21-24 March- Division training holiday
29-March 1April- Division training holiday
24-27 May-Memorial day
14-17 June-Army Birthday
4-7 July-4th of July
2-5 August- Division training holiday
30 August -2 Sept-Labor day

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21. Use full websites
Fort Riley Community Partnership-
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=CommPartner
<http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=CommPartner
Ready Army -
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy
<http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy
FRG 1ID Ft Riley Update Website:
http://www.1id.army.mil/DocumentList.aspx?lib=1ID_FRG_Updates
Ft. Riley New comers link http://www.riley.army.mil/newarrivals/spouses/default.aspx
Militaryone source http://www.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=MOS:HOME:0::::
Army one source
http://www.myarmyonesource.com/default.aspx
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
Ft. Riley Post directory http://www.dodhousingnetwork.com/army/fort-riley/base-directory.php?i=27
1-63 AR Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Riley-KS/1-ID-2HBCT-1-63CAB/221149081082?ref=nf

22. Websites Continued
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

23. The location of the Dragon Store is in the battalion HQ BLDG 7622
in the S-2.

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trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily
constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the
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Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement
purposes.