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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.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 > ______________________________________________________________________________ 18 Sept 2013 1ABCT Weekly Newsletter: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. 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 1ABCT FaceBook Page at www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm

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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.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>

______________________________________________________________________________

18 Sept 2013 1ABCT Weekly Newsletter: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of

1ABCT. 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 1ABCT FaceBook Page at

www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm

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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

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16 SEP-25 OCT September Christkindle Vendor Booths: Available starting 16 SEP. Cost is $40 until COB on 1 NOV. Beginning Monday 4

NOV, the cost will be $50. Only handmade and homemade craft vendors will be accepted from 16 SEP until 25 OCT. Any commercial

vendor wanting to be added to the waiting list can email [email protected]. If spots are available they will be notified on 28

Oct. See below for registration form.

19 September Flint Hills Discovery Center Go See it Lecture Series: They offer Military discounts-315 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, KS ph

785-587-2726. See Flyer Below

19 September 11 - 1 pm Riley's Conference Center Luncheon Happy Birthday -OCSC Cupcake Wars ~ and it will be yummy, fun and always amazing. If you love to cook cupcakes then plan to come and share them... You can reserve now

at via the website www.fortrileyocsc.com or... [email protected].

19 September Basic Yeast Breads: K-State Research & Extension: Learn to Bake Basic Yeast Breads- Learn basic bread making skills, then

start planning for the holidays. ACS Bldg 7264 Normandy Dr 10am-2pm- Sign up and RSVP by Sept 13 by calling 785-239-9991 or

emailing [email protected]. See flyer below.

20-22 September Tough Mudder Volunteers: BOSS program need volunteers for the Tough Mudder event. They need about 27 volunteers

for event. Please contact the BOSS representative for more details. See flyer below for this and other future events.

20 September Holiday Yeast Breads: K-State Research & Extension: Learn to Bake Holiday Yeast Breads- Learn basic bread making skills,

then start planning for the holidays. ACS Bldg 7264 Normandy Dr 10am-2pm- Sign up and RSVP by Sept 13 by calling 785-239-9991 or

emailing [email protected]. See flyer below.

21 September Relay for Life of Dickinson County: Activities begin at 5:00 p.m. We will honor our Survivors and Caregivers at

5:30. Luminaria Ceremony at 9:00 p.m. Fun and food all night long. Come out and join the fun and help us celebrate our Survivors and

raise money for cancer research! For more information (785) 263-7266 visit website http://www.abilenecityhall.com

21 September October Fest Event: Cost includes LABCO Oktoberfest pint (first 200 guaranteed), delicious German food and awesome

Oktoberfest brews. Each ticket has eight (8) punches. Food=2 punches and Beer=1 punch. Traditional attire is encouraged..... but jeans and

tees will do Run of the Dachshund" will begin at 4:30 PM. Stein Hoisting Contest will begin at 7:00 PM. Little Apple Brewing Company

1110 Westloop Manhattan, KS 66502 Cost: $25 Day of Oktoberfest: $30 For more information http://www.littleapplebrewery.com/

21 September Ft Riley Outdoorsmen Group 3D Archery Tournament: Starting @ 0800 at the Ft Riley Archery Range. There is a $10 entry

fee, youth 14 and under are FREE. This a perfect time to sharpen your skills for the up-coming rut!!!. Come check out the newly

remodeled static range and whack some 3D targets. For information call 785-239-3951.

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21 September Rolling Hills Zoo: Garden Tour 8am-10am they offer military discount See flyer for details

21 September Flint Hills Discovery Center Through Artists “Eyes Exhibit Opens Footsteps in the Flint Hills (ages 6-8): They offer Military

discounts-315 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, KS ph 785-587-2726. See Flyer Below

21 September Yard Art Classic Car Show: Manhattan Town Center 21-22 September Explore an amazing display of classic muscle cars,

street rods, custom cars, sport cars, antiques and other collectable cars.

22 September C.L Hoover Opera House BBQ Queens: Top Ten Secrets of Barbecue The BBQ Queens will entertain you with their repertoire

of amazing rubs to sensational sauces like their Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce. 3pm Tickets are available $5 per person.

http://jcoperahouse.org/pView.aspx?id=8147&catid=556

23 September 10-12noon upcoming OCSC Newcomers Welcome at Quarters One. Meet new friends and learn about Ft. Riley. For more

information see attached flyer.

23 September Sreamfree Marriage: ACS Bldg 7264 Normandy Dr, 6pm-8pm Registration required 785-239-9435. Childcare provided for

military families with pre-registration at least one week in advance. This Three-part Workshop offers: challenge previous thoughts about

what marriage should be, learn to appreciate all that good and right in your marriage as it is now, explore what will help create the marriage

you desire in the future. See flyer below.

24 September Developmental Delays, Autism & Behavioral Learning Conference: There will be a conference at Riley’s Conference Center

starting at 8:30am till 3:30pm for Developmental Delays, Autism & Behavioral Learning for all interested to attend. Please RSVP by 17 Sept by

calling Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) at 785-239-9435. Numerous guest speakers-see flyer below.

25 September Food Handler Training Permits: Do you need your Food Handlers Card? Food Handlers Permits are required for any food

booth fundraisers that an FRG participates whether it being at the Co COF or Fall Festival! Now is the opportunity to get your Food Handlers

Training…1ID will host a Food Handlers Class at Bldg 580 RM 110 at 5:30pm and you will get your permit that night after training. If you

would like to attend this training please contact Stacie Dumas at [email protected] with your name, phone #, and sponsors unit.

See Flyer below.

25 & 26 September K-State Blue Man Group: Experience the phenomenon on either on of the nights at McCain Auditorium-Sept 25th @

7:30pm or Sept 26 @ 7:30pm. Get your tickets at http://bit.ly/18IYzIR. They still have tickets available.

26 September ACS Outreach Program-Safety –Survival & Self-Defense Classes Registration Deadline: this class is on 10 Oct 6pm-8pm a class

to learn strategies to counteract assaults and prepare to take an active role in personal safety through awareness. Prevention , risk reduction

and avoidance. Conducted by the FT Riley Police Department. RSVP by 26 Sept, FREE Child Care available Registration with CYSS required!

Call 785-239-9435 or Email: [email protected] to register. See flyer below.

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27 September Walk the Red Carpet Middle/Teen Center: Dancing with the Stars Event 8pm-10:30pm at the Ft Riley Middle School & Teen

Center. Cost $2.50 for members, $3.50 for non members. 5800 Thomas Ave, Ft Riley, Kansas 66442 for more details 785-922-9222 See

flyer below.

27 Sept 27 & 28 Jammin In JC Blues & BBQ: Jammin in JC Blues and BBQ Festival on Sept 27 and 28 at Heritage Park in Junction City, KS.

This is has got to be the hottest Texas Blues line-up in Kansas, and its free to attend. Please check on the link to get more information

http://www.jammininjc.com

27-28 September Aggiefest: 8th Annual Multi-Genre Live music & Arts Festival: will have 60+ bands at 8+venues. For more information ,

visit www.aggievill.org. See Flyer below

27 & 28 September 40th Anniversary Pumpkin Patch: Arts & Crafts Fair-CiCo Park Manhattan Admission FREE! Sept 27-10am-8pm-Sept

28-10am-4pm presentdy by Mercy Regional Health Center Auxiliary! See Flyer Below.

27 September Ft Riley Female Network: Open to Female Soldiers, Balancing relationships and Career! 3pm-4pm @ Warrior Zone Register

by calling 785-239-9435! See Flyer below.

28 September USO No Dough Dinner: FREE Dinner up to 300 Soldiers and Family members at Bldg 7856 Drum Street, Ft Riley (Custer

Hill) 5pm-6:30pm sponsored by the American Legion Riders post 370. See flyer below

28 September Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair: Located at 211 West Iron Ave, Salina, KS 10am-4pm Enjoy a day in Salina-food vendors,

10am Parade on Santa Fe From Elm to Masonic Temple, Outdoor Activities, Indoor Activities, visit website

http://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/ for more details. See flyer below for listing of events.

28 September Flint Hills Discovery Center Plein Air Workshop with Zak Barnes: They offer Military discounts-315 South 3rd Street,

Manhattan, KS ph 785-587-2726. See Flyer Below

28 September Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Teen Conference: at the Middle School Teen Center from 9:00am – 3:00pm- Speak out:

you’ve got a voice! Ft Riley and the Army want to hear your concerns and hear from you! See flyer below.

28-29-September OZTOBERFEST: Downtown- Wamego, KS on 28 Sept (Sat) 9am-6pm & 29 Sept (Sun) 10am-4pm check out Wamego

with live entertainment, food, craft vendors, and much more. See Flyer below.

28 September BOSS Oktoberfest: Warrior Zone Patio 5pm-8pm join BOSS to bring you a Bavarian Feast. Enjoy German Style Beer, foods

such as Schnitzel, Schweinebraten, Apple Strudel, Lebkuchen and More. See Flyer Below.

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28 September Post Wide Yard Sale: Ft Riley’s annual Post Wide Yard sale starting at 7:30am.

28 September 2nd Annual Patriot Day Celebration: where we honor the men and women who have served our country. All Military,

Veterans, National Guard and their families get in FREE. Come enjoy the day at the Pumpkin Patch with the Corn Maize, hayrack rides,

festivities, food and much more! 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/GarysBerriesFallFestival?ref=stream&hc_location=stream

29 September Circus Musical at Salina Bicentennial Center: 5pm Salina Bicentennial Center-Doors open at 4pm Tickets range $25, $45,

$50, & $75 Kids (2-12) just $15 while supplies last! To purchase tickets online visit:

http://www.bicentennialcenter.com/viewresults.cfm?calid=833&page=events See flyer below.

29 September Flint Hills Discovery Center Family Day 2013 Art in the Flint Hills: FREE Admission All day activities 12pm-5pm, Clay

Pottery, Scratch Board Art, Oil Pastel Drawing and Scavenger Hunt. Check out the flyer for other activities for other September events.

30 September Sreamfree Marriage: ACS Bldg 7264 Normandy Dr, 6pm-8pm Registration required 785-239-9435. Childcare provided

for military families with pre-registration at least one week in advance. This Three-part Workshop offers: challenge previous thoughts

about what marriage should be, learn to appreciate all that good and right in your marriage as it is now, explore what will help create the

marriage you desire in the future. See flyer below.

1 October New Operation Hours for Custer Hill Bowling Center & Rally Point Bingo: See Flyer below

2 October FRG Funds Management 101: 9am-12pm at the ACS Bldg 7264 Normandy Dr-ACS has opened up a Funds Management 101

training for all Funds Custodian, FRG Leaders, Commanders, Senior Advisors and FRSA’s to attend this training to learn what can or cannot

be purchased with ARF (Appropriated Funds), NAF (Non-appropriated Funds), FRG Informal Funds? How can you raise funds, where you

find guidance, plus much more! you will need to register by email at [email protected] or call 785-239-239-9435

and child care will be available with pre-registration by 23 September. So mark your calendar to attend this great opportunity to learn

what you can and cannot use your Informal Funds for your FRG.

5 October Homefront Celebration: Register for Operation Homefront Celebration in Manhattan, Kansas-a special night out just for military

spouses. Guest speaker Michele Cuthrel, auther of “Behind the Blue Star Banner” 6pm-9pm. See flyer for details and pre-register is

required for this event at http://www.operationhomefron.net/ksmo/default.aspx. Dress for event: Cocktail attire.

6 Oct Briggs 22nd Annual Jeep Jamboree: See flyer below for more details

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8-9 October Adult Army Family Action Plan Conference: at Riley’s Conference Center from 8:30am – 2:30pm. Child care is available if

registered prior to September 27, 2013. Any questions or concerns please contact Becky Willis at (785) 239-4593. Army Family Action Plan

(AFAP)-The AFAP is an Army-wide Program that allows all members of the Army, Retired Military, Family members and Civilian Employees

to identify issues of concern that impact the well being of the entire Army Family. Through this process, issues requiring actions are

prioritized, assigned to a lead agency for resolution, and an action plan is established to achieve desired change. “You” can make a difference

and be a part of this conference. Let “YOUR VOICE BE HEARD.” They are looking for Delegates to help work the issues that are submitted,

Volunteers to assist with the Conference and most of all issues…YOUR Issues. See Flyer Below.

15 October Special Offer Elmo Makes Music : Leisure Travel Center has a special offer on Sesame Street Live ticket as the Kansas Expocnetre

on October 18-20th! Order early for best seats. ORDER DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15TH!

22 October Fall Job Fair: Fort Riley will be hosting the annual “Fall Job Fair” from 2-6pm at Riley’s Conference Center in building 446, Seitz

Drive. We are inviting employers from all over the country, state of Kansas, and the Central Flint Hills Region who have either current or

future job openings. This recruiting event has historically been very well attended by military spouses and Family members, Soldiers about to

exit the military, veterans and military retirees, members of National Guard and Reserve units, war wounded an disabled veterans. This

event is open to the public and has considerable attendance from Kansas residents residing near Fort Riley. For more information on the Job

Fair or to participate, please contact ACS Employment Readiness Program at 785-239-9435.

17 November – February 8 Teen Hire Winter Term Application Deadline October 4, 2013: See Flyer Below for the Winter Term Hire for

teen deadline application turn in by 4 October The session is from 17 Nov-8 Feb for ages 15-18 year olds. Youth looking to build valuable

career and life skills can get a head start with HIRED!, a 12-week program that offers work experience at a variety of organizations at Fort

Riley. For more information contact Sandy Johnson @ 785-240-3261 or email: [email protected]

IACH Updates: Flu Vaccines- Vaccines will be available at the Fall Festival and other venues, but the numbers maybe limited due to budget

cuts. Other ways to get vaccines for family members-they can get vaccinated at other appointments (like a routine checkup, etc) so they do

not need to make an appointment specifically for it.

Ft Riley MP’s If you were victimized from personal Theft in either Warner/Person or Forsyth Neighborhoods and didn’t file a report the Ft

Riley Police have confiscated unclaimed property from the suspects. Please contact the MP station for more information at 785-239-6767 so

you can claim your belongs.

Ft Riley HOUSE Watch program: there are two programs to help with neighbor watch if you need to leave for extend times from your home

while living on post: (1) you can go to the MP station and fill out a request for the MP’s to drive by and check on the house or (2) go to your

neighborhood office and complete a form.

September 26 October 3, 17, 24, 31 (note no class October 10) November 7, 14, 28 (note no class November 21) Fee: 80.00 (8 sessions) For

more information visit the following website: http://www.jcoperahouse.org/newsView.aspx?nid=670

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“Use Your Head Campaign Program”: New program starting up on 3 September. The program recognizes those children they find following

the rules and obeying the safety guidelines. The positive approach to doing the right thing for children. This is a program to which the MP

or Military Police officers will give children who are doing the right things on post! They will give them a ticket which will be red in color to

take to their neighborhood office to receive a prize.

MP’s/Military Police: are going around post to ensure vehicle’s are secure. If they find unsecure vehicle’s they are placing a white courtesy

cards in or on the vehicles windshields to let them know they found their vehicle unsecured. Please remember to lock your vehicles and keep

valuables put away.

Volunteer Opportunity for Fall Carnival Oct 3-6 & Oct 10-13: Sign up to help MWR. Location is Rally Point Field, Forsyth Area. Looking for

volunteers during 2 shifts. Please contact Brad Carlton at 785-239-6398 or [email protected]. This is a great opportunity for

Soldiers to work towards their MOVSM. See flyer and more detailed information below.

Learn beginning/Intermediate guitar skills in a group setting. Class sessions will include instruction as well as guided practice. Participants

must provide their own guitars. This class will be instructed by Steve Seitz, Opera House Technical Director who also performs regionally in

his other role as professional guitarist. He will be assisted by ML Stahl. Thursday Evenings: 6:30 p.m. at the Opera House.

September 26 October 3, 17, 24, 31 (note no class October 10) November 7, 14, 28 (note no class November 21) Fee: 80.00 (8 sessions) For

more information visit the following website: http://www.jcoperahouse.org/newsView.aspx?nid=670

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

7 Sep - Triathlon - Splash and Dash - MWR Sports 21-22 Sep - Tough Mudder in KC - BOSS 5 Oct - Fall Fest - MWR Special Events 3-6 Oct and 10-13 Oct - Fall Carnival - MWR Special Events Attached flyer Entire Month of Oct - Zombie Toxin – BOSS-See Flyer below 1-2 Nov - BBQ 4 Troops - MWR Special Events Need about 60 volunteers for this event POC Becky Willis 239-4593 29 Nov - Holiday Tree Lighting - MWR Special Events 7 Dec - Christkindl - MWR Special Events POC: Brad Carlton, DFMWR Recreation Programmer785-239-6398 / cell 375-3085

HASFR Apple Pie Pre-sales are underway for another year. Apple Day will fall on Saturday October 5th this year, so start planning

now. Pre-sales will be accepted this year from August 15 thru September 27th. Pre ordering your famous Libby Custer Apple Pie has been a

tradition for many years to ensure you are able to reserve your delicious Apple Pie. Pre orders this year are $11.00 thru September 27, tax

included. By pre-ordering your pie not only are you reserving your pie you will also not have to stand in line on Apple Day as we will have a

separate table for you to pick up your pie if you had not already done so. Pies at apple day will be $13.00 frozen and $14.00 baked.

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Deadline for ordering is September 27. If ordering by mail, please mail order form and payment before the 24th. For additional

information, or forms, email your request to [email protected]

HASFR- We will be making pies from September 29 thru October 4th. Information regarding details on location and volunteering

opportunities will be put out soon on their facebook page. So be on the lookout for details. Facebook page site:

https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/fortrileyhistory?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser

Mark your calendars!!! FALL APPLE DAY FESTIVAL is going to be October 5th from 9am-3pm at the Artillery Parade Field. We have so much great stuff for you this year we can't fit it all in one Facebook post!! We have the famous Apple Pies for sale, there is going to be a petting zoo, carnival rides, a mechanical bull. We also have Humvee rides, a blanks weapon firing range. Not to mention food and live music and historical reenactments. You have to bring the whole family for this HUGE event!! Parking will be at Riley's Conference Center with a Trolly to shuttle you to the parade field

It is that time of year again, brush off the dust of your aprons, hairnets and hats. HASFR is in need on Volunteers to make those amazing

pies. They have a new location this year for the pie making. The pie making this year will be at the DFAC on MAAF (BLDG 813). See the

diagram below. There is also a new link to sign up to volunteer to make those wonderful pies. The link to sign up for pies is: The code

word is : apples http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA9AC22AAF85-apple

This is a great for any FRG Groups to get together or even for coffee groups. This is also good for Soldiers if they would like to help out. So

check out the link above and sign up today.

Junction City High School Booster Club: is looking for Volunteers to help work at the “End Zone” from 5:00pm - 9:30pm or until

halftime or until the food runs out. Do not need to have a food handler’s card. Looking for 6-10 Soldiers and/ or Family members to

work for the entire time for the 4 home games (schedule listed below), Soldiers can earn Volunteer hours towards their MOVSM, they

will receive a letter from the Booster Club President. Last year they had several Soldiers help out and work towards their MOVSM’s. Free

entrance to game and a free meal is provided. POC is Amy Roether [email protected] and her number is 785-375-9691

Home games are:

September 20th

October 4th – “Homecoming”

October 18th – “Senior Night”

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2013 KC Chiefs Tickets for Military $25 tickets available for the following games. Military personnel can purchase at that price.

See the following for the games listed below: Contact Sam Dearth at 816-920-4813 or email [email protected]. When you

talk or email him just let him know you are from Ft Riley and they will mail you your tickets usually a week out from the game.

Contact Sam Dearth for more details on how to get your tickets.

Sunday, Oct. 20 Houston Texans Noon

Sunday, Oct. 27 Cleveland Browns Noon

Sunday, Nov. 24 San Diego Chargers Noon

Sunday, Dec. 22 Indianapolis Colts Noon

There is a Home Use Program for Government Employees that allows you to upgrade to Office Home for $9.95 (add $2) for a disc

for up to 3 computers. http://www.microsofthup.com/hupus/home.aspx?culture=en-US&pcode=lookup&group=USPS

•AKO also has antivirus that you can download on your home computer.

Red Cross Messages made easy . You no longer have to hunt for your local Red Cross Chapter. For more information please visit the

website below. http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2011/06/red-cross-messages-made-easy.html

Fall Army Family Team Building Training Schedule: See flyer below for next scheduled classes

Ft Riley Marina will be closing for the season Oct 15th!

Manhattan Arts Center: See Flyer below for great classes for young children (Infants, Toddlers & Pre-schooler’s) and youth!

Manhattan Arts Center is located at 1520 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502 785-537-4420.

Welcome to the 2013 Kansas City Renaissance Festival! Come and be a part of this long-standing tradition by visiting the Festival

grounds with your whole family - even bring your pet! August 31st - October 14th • Open Weekends and Labor Day

10am - 7pm Rain or Shine Open Columbus Day, October 14th • 10am - 5pm For more information please click on the following

link http://www.kcrenfest.com/ tickets can be purchased at ITR.

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1-1 BSTB Relationship Skills Training Single Soldiers:

0900-1500, 31OCT2013, sign up by COB 25OCT13

0900-1500, 22NOV13, sign up by COB 15NOV13

Married Soldiers & their spouses:

0900-1500, 01NOV13, sign up by COB 25OCT13

0900-1500, 15NOV13, sign up by COB 08NOV13

0900-1500, 06DEC13, sign up by COB 29NOV13

0900-1500, 16JAN14 , sign up by COB 10JAN2014

POC: SGT Plukas, [email protected] ; 785-240-3855

CH (MAJ) Carrothers, [email protected] ; 785-307-0514

Marriage Classes at Family Life Ministries Center

Who: Couples preparing to get married or couples in the first few yeas of marriage.

Topics: Marriage and marital expectations, couple communication skills, conflict resolution, and human sexuality.

When: Last Friday of every month (next class is 27 SEP 2013) 0900-1500

Where: Grimes Hall, BLDG 510

POC: Family Life Ministries Center at (785) 239-3436 or SGT Plukas (785) 240-3855

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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.

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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.

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Location: 5991 17th St, Grantville, Kansas 66429 Time: 10am-10pm Date: 28 Sept 2013

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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.

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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.

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Sign up to help MWR at the Fall Carnival. Location is Rally Point Field, Forsyth Area. Opportunities are available all 8 days. We are looking for two volunteers per shift. 3 Oct (Thurs) 3:30pm -7pm 7pm -10:30pm 4 Oct (Fri) 3:30pm -7pm 7pm -10:30pm 5 Oct (Sat) 3:30pm -7pm 7pm -10:30pm 6 Oct (Sun) 11:30am to 3pm 3pm-8:30pm 10 Oct (Thurs) 3:30pm -7pm 7pm -10:30pm 11 Oct (Fri) 3:30pm -7pm 7pm -10:30pm 12 Oct (Sat) 11:30am to 5pm 5pm -10:30pm 13 Oct (Sun) 11:30am to 4pm 4pm-8:30pm Volunteers will help park cars, assist vendors, clean tables and empty trash. Soldiers can earn MOVSM points. Contact Brad Carlton at [email protected] or 239-6398

Volunteer Opportunities

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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.

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