1. 18 APRIL 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
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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
1-5 FA has Care Team Training open t o any that would like to attend. April 24th @ 1800, 1-5FA BN (7054 Normandy). Please RSVP volunteers
with Barbara Stanley, 785-239-9288 or babs.stanley@us.army.mil. What is care team training? Offer immediate short term support (comfort,
meals, and childcare, transportation and home care assistance as needed), Trained family members who have volunteered to provide care and
support to families, Usually consists of family members from the same battalion or Brigade as the affected Soldier and family, and Can also
assist families of critically wounded Soldiers. If you are interested in being part of this elite group of Volunteers, please sign up!
The Month of the Military Child Festival will be from noon to 3 p.m. April 22 at the Forsyth East Child Development Center. Several activities are
planned.

2. Ware Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up will be at 4 p.m. April 24 at the school, 6795 Thomas Ave. on Custer Hill. Children who are 5 years of
age or older by Aug. 31, 2012, should attend. For more information, call the school at 785-717-4600. See flyer farther down for all dates!
Justin Lofton, NASCAR World Camping Truck Series Driver returns to 1st Brigade!!!! 1HBCT will be hosting a meet and greet with Justin Lofton
and his team on April 19th from 8:30am -11:00am come out and get his autograph, ask questions about racing , etc. For more information, see
attached flyer.

3. Devils Den is reopening for dinner hours! Come check out the special meal they have planned for this day! Please see attached flyer; DEVILS
DEN will serve special dinner meal MON 23 APR 12- steak and shrimp ISO re-opening for dinner hours. Dinner meal hours are 1700-1830.
Please encourage all to come out and support. Building # 7011 as you enter Normandy Dr one way, on your left hand side.
April Funds Custodian Class Added: Due the large number of people already registered for the May Funds Custodian Class, I have decided to
add an April Funds Custodian Class to the schedule. Here is the information: Event Name: Funds Custodian Class Date: Wednesday, April 25,
2012, RSVP Date: April 18, Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Audience: Soldiers and Adult Family Members, FRG Volunteers Location: ACS-RLC, 7285
Normandy Drive Purpose: This class provides instruction and guidance to appointed Funds Custodians as well as FRG Leaders and Commanders.

4. Free childcare available. Pre-Registration Required. POC: Army Community Service, Deployment & Mobilization 7264 Normandy Drive, Custer
Hill Fort Riley, Kansas 66442 POC: Heather Stewart, ACS Outreach Coordinator Army Community Service 7264 Normandy Drive Fort Riley, KS
66442 P: 785.240.5449
HASFR- VIP Tour of the Cavalry and Infantry Museums open to all HASFR Members Thursday, April 26th, at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments following,
please RSVP to hasfrevents@hotmail.com.
Fort Riley Outdoor Recreation Update - Fort Riley Marina info: The Fort Riley Marina will open from April 27 to 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. On-site boat and jet ski rentals will be ready
to hit the lake. For more information, call 785-463-5253.
The U.S. Army’s Counterintelligence Special Agent Recruiting Team will be conducting an information briefing at 11 a.m. April 25 in Room 110,
Building 580. For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Backlund at 520-533-5952 or email: monica.backlund.mil@mail.mil
Fort Riley Riley's Conference Center Update - Administrative Professional Lunch Buffet - Apr. 25; The Administrative Professional Lunch Buffet
will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 at Riley’s Conference Center. The buffet costs $9.95 per person. For more information, call 785-784-1000.
Fort Riley Custer Hill Golf Course Update - Open House Apr. 28: Custer Hill Golf Course will host an open house April 28. *For more information,
call the golf course at 785-784-6000
Fort Riley Outdoor Recreation Update - Six items of interest: 1) Kid’s Fishing Day will be from 8 a.m. to Noon April 21 at Moon Lake. Free
admission will be provided for children ages 15 and under. Ages 16 and up are welcome to fish, but they are required to have a Kansas fishing
license. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Rods and reels are provided for those who do not have them. Bait, tackle, lunch and refreshments
also are provided. No experience is necessary. For more information, call the Fort Riley Conservation Office at 785-239-6211 or the Fort Riley
Outdoor Recreation Center at 785-239-2363.
2) A Family canoe trip will be April 22 beginning at the Outdoor Recreation Center. For more information, call 785-239-2363.
3) Fort Riley Skeet and Trap Range will host the Skeet and Trap Shooting League until May 16. For more information, call 785-239-2363
4) Upcoming Outdoor Recreation Center activities include: April 26 and 28 – Kansas Safety Boater’s Course. For more information, call 785-239-
2363.
5) The Fort Riley Marina will open from April 27 to Sept. 3. Operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays and Mondays; and from 7 a.m. to
sunset, Saturdays and Sundays. On-site boat and jet ski rentals will be ready to hit the lake. For more information, call 785-463-5253.

5. 6) Fort Riley has an automated check-in-out system, iSportsman. Staff members will be present to assist with registering in the new iSportsman
system. Individuals wishing to register prior may do so at the Fort Riley iSportsman webpage at www.fortriley.isportsman.net. All persons
recreating in a training area at Fort Riley will use the iSportsman website while accessing Fort Riley. Activities include hunting, fishing, hiking,
canoeing and kayaking, mushroom collecting, fuelwood cutting, biking, horseback riding and other activities. Check-in and Check-out may be
done with any personal device with Internet access or visit the iSportsman Kiosk located at 1st Division and Vinton School roads or visit the
Environmental Division Office, Building 407, during normal business hours. Fort Riley iSportsman is the new standard and must be used by all
persons recreating in a training area at Fort Riley in accordance with FR 210-15. For more information, contact the Environmental Division at
785-239-6211.
Fort Riley Youth Sports Update: Upcoming Youth Sports, activities and events planned include:
April 19 to 22 - Scholastic Book Fair
April 21 – Late-night basketball
April 27 - T-Ball, softball and baseball
April 30 - Outdoor Adventure Konza Prairie Hike
For more information on any of these events, call 785-239-9885
Time to start registering for AFTB level 2 classes!! Classes are May 8-10th, 9-3 each day and with early registration you will get FREE childcare if
needed!! You can email us at ftrileyacsvol@gmail.com to get registered!!
Manhattan MRC- Couple of events coming up, check them out. First, Just a quick notice, please remember to ‘Save the Date’ for their May
Military Relations Committee luncheon it is on Fort Riley this month! It is scheduled for May 2, from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Mayor Jim Sherow will
be here to address the Fort Riley community on Manhattan’s future and current plans. They hope to see everyone in attendance! Please
contact Alison Pulcher at (785) 776-8829 ext. 252 or via email at alison@manhattan.org to RSVP. They also have their Yellow Ribbon Socials
started again. Check them out. They have a FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/ManhattanYRS if you would like to get more information
about them.
USD 475 - School is winding down and the last day for the students of the Geary County School District will be: GRADES 6 - 12: FRIDAY, MAY 18,
2012 (FULL DAY) and GRADES K - 5: MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 (FULL DAY).
Yellow Ribbon Socials: April and May Yellow Ribbon Social Group event flyers from Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. Please push out to all
deployed spouses, as well as any units or spouses who are TDY, at FTX, NTC, JRTC, etc. If a spouse is away from home, you are invited!!!!

8. K- State Spring Game, Event Date: Saturday April 28, 2012 at 1:10pm
Facility: Wagner Field Seating is general admission, $5.00 per ticket. Current KSU students get in free with their student ID. Parking lots open at 10:00 a.m.,
and stadium gates open at 11:30 a.m. Parking will be free for the game. http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-
bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AKSU%3AFB11%3ASPRING%3A&linkID=kansuse&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=
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