2 May 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 April 29 - May 5, 2013.

Scheduled training from April 29 - May 3 has the potential for intermittent aircraft noise.

Training slated for May 4 - May 5 is NOT expected to cause significant noise.

Road/Area Closures. N/A.

Are you ready for severe weather season? See www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy to find out more about

preparing for Spring and Summer weather.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The next post wide yard sale is June 1 .

This weekend is full of activities at the Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina!

Penguin Dreams: Chili's Overnight Adventure on Friday Night for Boys, Senior Safari and

Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, and Girls' Overnight Saturday Night!

Check it out: http://rollinghillswildlife.com/specialevents/Teddy_Bear_Picnic.html

Up for some Mexican food this weekend?! You should be! The Warrior Zone is throwing Cinco de Patio Fiesta. Celebrate

the Mexican Holiday with hot and fresh Mexican food prepared before your eyes. We will be serving Carne Asada,

Enchiladas, Fish Tacos and of course MARGARITAS (21 and up)!! There will be Latin music and dancing on the back

patio. Bring a partner or learn a few steps yourself. *MAY 5 from 3 TO 6PM* No children under the age of 18 allowed in

the Warrior zone.

Starting May 1, 2013, online registration will be available for Army Community Service classes and events.

Service members, their families, and DoD employees are invited to register their household at Army Community

Service or online at:

https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/rileyrectrac.html

From cardswipe entry at the gym, sign up for a Hearts

will make enjoying all MWR has to offer just that

ASYMCA Family Camps available - Are you a wounded warrior, have PTSD, or other combat related diagnosis (you do not

have to be assigned to the WTB)? ASYMC would like to treat you and your family to a FREE weekend get- a-way at the Rock

Springs 4-H Center. Please contact Nancy Smith at (785)238-2972 for more information and dates that are available. A

great opportunity for a relaxing weekend with meals and lodging paid for.

much easier!

Comedy Night, this Saturday, May 4 at Rally Point! Show starts at 8pm. Special hourly childcare is available at Warren East

CDC and School Age Center from 7-11pm!

For more information on the event, call Rally Point at 785-784-5733. For more information on special hourly childcare,

call Warren East CDC at 785-240-0821 or School Age Center at 785-239-9220.

Now’s your chance to sign up for the next Resilient Spouse Academy!

Are you the “Go To” spouse? Do others come to you with questions? This course is for you! Learn how to respond to the

hard questions, help people with life’s surprises and be a well trained member of our community network. Open to all

Family members!

Childcare provided at no cost but registration is required this week. Call ACS at 239-9435 for more information or to

sign up.

*The 5 Academy sessions will be conducted 21-22 & 29-30 May and 3 June.

Registration is also open for the 5 day, 3-7 June, Master Resilience Training.

May 4 from 6pm- midnight Join us for a festive night of Bowling, for more information please see attached flyer

4 May 2013 Mud Bogg Spring Nationals: CANCELED

4 May C.L. Hoover Opera House: 3 Divas and A MIC 7:30 performing a comics just June, Barbara Carlyle

& Julie Scoggins put the “D’ in Diva. For more information call 785-238-3906

9 May OCSC How Does Your Garden Grow: Riley’s Conference Center 11am-1pm cost $15; Want to learn

how to grow plants or plant a garden in Kansas expert horticulturalist Susan Schoneweis will be on hand to

answer your questions on gardening. Make your reservations online at

http://www.fortrileyocsc.com/reservations or email them at: reservations@fortrileyocsc.com

9 May 2-4 pm “Hearts Apart” Military Spouse Appreciation event . Join us for an Information scavenger

hunt. Prizes will be awarded. Free childcare will be provided. Your child MUST be registered with CYS.

Please RSVP no later than May 6th at the following link

https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/rileyrectrac.html

4 May King Field House Health & Fitness Expo: 9am-12pm come meet your local resources in the world of health, wellness

and fitness. Enjoy 3 full hours of back to back: Spinning, Zumba , TRX, Ab Force, PIYO strength, Body Blast and Circuit

Breaker. Expo and classes are FREE

4 May Fun for the Fallen: Riley’s Conference Center Running Track; join Survivor Outreach Services for a Four mile fun

run/walk to remember our Fallen Soldiers. Event check in starts at 8am. Registration was April 19th but you can show up

for support for the runners. See flyer below.

4 May Fort Riley Gospel Concert featuring Stephanie Leavins 6pm Morris Hill Chapel. For more

information see attached flyer.

11 May Fun in the Sun: Family Day at the Fort Riley Marina 10am-3pm the Outdoor Recreation

Center will be hosting the 3rd annual Ft Riley Marina “Fun in the Sun” Family Fun Day Event.

Cook out, inflatable's, marina will provide free boat rides and much more.

For more information call 785-239-2363. See Flyer below.

15 May Fort Riley Blood Drive: Wednesday, May 15 11:00 am – 5:00 pm WTB Clam Shell 675 Warrior Road Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800 RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) to schedule your appointment! http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=RedCross

10 May Fashion Show, Main PX: 4pm Refreshments & Raffle; 5pm Show begins See Flyer below

10 May Custer Hill Bowling Center: 100 Free Games and Shoes 11am-6pm See Flyer below

Area high school graduation dates listed o a flyer below

17 May Rally Point Bingo: Free Bingo 6:30pm Childcare is available to make reservations

call 785-240-0821 See Flyer below

The weather in the Central Flint Hills can be unpredictable and at times lethal. Understanding the

weather signs mother nature gives you can save your life. Please see the attached flyer to assist you .

Get a Kit , Make a Plan, and Be Informed.

Is your child musical? Check out the flyer below for an opportunity to join the Flint Hill orchestra.

Army Wellness Center AWC is now open!

7285 Normandy Drive

Fort Riley, KS

Monday—Friday

0800-1700

239.WELL (9355)

Health Assessment Review

An analysis of a person’s health status, risk for disease, and ability to in crease physical activity safely

Physical Fitness

Using state-of-the-art equipment, physical fitness level is assessed and used to create an individualized

exercise prescription

Healthy Nutrition

Use of metabolic testing that synchronizes an individual’s resting metabolic rate to provide tailored

strategies for weight loss, gain or

maintenance

Stress Management

Education in biofeedback and stress relief techniques, positive coping skills and good sleep habits

General Wellness Education

Education on topics such as healthy lifestyles, increased resiliency,

preventing chronic disease through healthy living habits, and self- care

Tobacco Education

An assessment of an individual’s readiness to change and a discussion of possible options for becoming

tobacco-free.

You set the goals; the AWC staff puts you on the path to achieving them!

1-63 CAB Town Hall Meeting 21 May 2012

6pm

Barlow Theater This Town hall meeting for those

who were unable to attend the

meetings in April.

Topics will cover information to prepare Soldiers and Families for

the upcoming mission to Africa. Command representative will be there to

answer questions. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend!

This Town Hall Meeting is for those who were unable to attend the Town hall meetings in April The same information will be presented.

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Ready Army - http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy <http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy

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

Ft. Riley Post directory http://www.dodhousingnetwork.com/army/fort-riley/base-directory.php?i=27

Use full websites

1-63 AR Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Riley-KS/1-ID-2HBCT-1-63CAB/221149081082?ref=nf

Alpha Company facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/assasins.frg?fref=ts Bravo Company facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bounty-Hunters-1-63-Armor/192619844106486?fref=pb

Charlie Company facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/1-63-CAB-Charlie-Co-FRG/253104324703?fref=t

Echo Company facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Echo-Company-Eagles-1-63-AR-Battalion/414580375296127?fref=ts s

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

The location of the Dragon Store is in the battalion HQ BLDG 7622

in the S-2.

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