1st Infantry Division News

1st Infantry Division hosts Combined Uncasing and Casing Ceremony

1ID Public Affairs — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:47:00 GMT

FORT RILEY, Kansas – On October 4, 2023, the 1st Infantry Division hosted a combined Uncasing and Casing ceremony, where the returning unit, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Inf. Div. celebrated the completion of a successful rotation by uncasing its colors while the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Inf. Div. prepares to deploy by officially casing its colors. Both mission sets build readiness, enhance relationships with partner militaries throughout Europe, and support Assure Deter and Reinforce and Operation Atlantic Resolve. https://1id.army.afpims.mil/Newsroom/Releases-Advisories/ctl/ArticleEdit/mid/61085/Article/3549479/

Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival set for September 30

1ID Public Affairs — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:04:00 GMT

Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival returns this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival, which is free and open to the public, is the largest annual event at Fort Riley and serves as the military installation’s open house.

1ID Participates in Kansas Speedway Joint Service Reenlistment

1ID Public Affairs — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:19:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Kansas - 1st Infantry Division Soldiers participated in a joint service enlistment and reenlistment ceremony at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sept. 10, 2023.

Former Big Red One Soldier receives Medal of Honor

1ID Public Affairs — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On September 11, 2023, Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division were invited to participate in the Patriot Day and Welcome Home Parade for former Big Red One Soldier, Capt. Larry Taylor, our country's newest Medal of Honor recipient. Capt. Taylor received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during a brave rescue mission where he saved four men surrounded by enemy gunfire in 1968.

1ID Combat Aviation Brigade Deploys in Support of NATO Allies and Partners

1ID Public Affairs — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT

FORT RILEY, Kan. – On August 18, 2023, the Department of the Army announced the deployment of the 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade to Europe in support of European Allies and partners.

Danger Justice: June

1ID Public Affairs — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:53:00 GMT

1ID Justice is a reoccurring report of Uniformed Code of Military Justice violations under the jurisdiction of 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley. This is to maintain transparency, inform the community of military justice trends and to deter future misconduct by Soldiers. The following are from 1-30 June 2023.

Danger Justice: May

1ID Public Affairs — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:42:00 GMT

Danger Justice: April

1ID Public Affairs — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:12:00 GMT

U.S. Cavalry Museum reopens at Fort Riley

Pentagon News — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:47:00 GMT

Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division celebrated the reopening of the U.S. Cavalry Museum with a ribbon cutting Tuesday.

Sergeant Major of the Army, Michael Grinston, visits the Big Red One

1ID Public Affairs — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:42:00 GMT

FORT RILEY, Kan. – On June 7, the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army, SMA Michael A. Grinston, visited Fort Riley, Kansas, to engage with Big Red One Soldiers and provide mentorship during two leader professional development (LPD) sessions.

Media invited to 2023 Fort Riley Education Services Combined Graduation

1ID Public Affairs — Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT

WHO: More than 60 graduates; families, friends, supporters WHAT: Combined Graduation Ceremony WHEN: Thursday, May 25 at 1 p.m. WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas WHY: Annual commencement ceremony for graduates of on-post higher-learning institutions

1ID Races to Re-enlist Soldiers at NASCAR Meet Your Army Event

1ID Public Affairs — Tue, 09 May 2023 20:24:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – During the 2023 NASCAR Advent Health 400 annual race, Soldiers assigned to the 1st Infantry Division made the ultimate commitment for the second time, by raising their right hand and swearing their honor and service to the United States of America during a mass re-enlistment ceremony held before the race.

Kansas Representatives visit the 1st Infantry Division

1ID Public Affairs — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

FORT RILEY, Kan. – The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley welcomed 18 Kansas State Legislatures during a visit to the installation that included tours of facilities and equipment and meetings with Big Red One Soldiers.

1ID uses firepower to blast through U.S Army Mega Recruiting Event

1ID Public Affairs — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

FORT RILEY, Kan. – Soldiers assigned to 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, partnered with recruiters of the U.S. Army Kansas City Recruiting Battalion to conduct a swearing-in ceremony of approximately 51 Future Soldiers on April 18, 2023.

Distinguished NCOs visit Fort Riley to impart wisdom within the Big Red One

Pentagon News — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:05:00 GMT

FORT RILEY, Kan. – The third Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Retired), John Wayne Troxell, and Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha visited the local Fort Riley community and Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, April 11-13.

Fort Riley hosting Hiring our Heroes event

1ID Public Affairs — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:58:00 GMT

Fort Riley will again host the “Hiring Our Heroes” career summit in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The event is April 13, beginning at 9 a.m. at Riley’s Community Center.

Danger Justice: Feb. - March

1ID Public Affairs — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Danger Justice is a reoccurring report of Uniformed Code of Military Justice violations under the jurisdiction of 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley. This is to maintain transparency, inform the community of military justice trends and to deter future misconduct by Soldiers. The following are from 1 February 2023 – 31 March 2023.

Media invited Friday to Month of the Military Child parade at Fort Riley

1ID Public Affairs — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

What: Month of the Military Child parade, featuring military children When: April 7, 10 a.m. Where: Historic Main Post, Fort Riley, starting at Artillery Parade Field Who: Fort Riley’s military children and families

Media invited Wednesday to observe best leaders competing at Fort Riley

1ID Public Affairs — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:27:00 GMT

What: Regional competition within the Medical Command for Best Leader/Best Squad When: Wednesday, April 5, 1:30 p.m. Where: Seitz Regional Training Campus, Fort Riley Who: 13 teams of competitors from Defense Health Agency professionals throughout the Medical Readiness Command-West

Fort Riley visitor access process

Pentagon News — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

The public and guests of Fort Riley Soldiers and family members are welcome to visit Fort Riley anytime. Those without credentials and authorization for installation access may gain authorization through these three options. The first option is always the default option, subject to hours of operation. The following processes apply for guests ages 18+. Minor youth (aged 17 and below) are not required to obtain separate installation access.

1st Infantry Division News

1st Infantry Division hosts Combined Uncasing and Casing Ceremony

Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival set for September 30

1ID Participates in Kansas Speedway Joint Service Reenlistment

Former Big Red One Soldier receives Medal of Honor

1ID Combat Aviation Brigade Deploys in Support of NATO Allies and Partners

Danger Justice: June

Danger Justice: May

Danger Justice: April

U.S. Cavalry Museum reopens at Fort Riley

Sergeant Major of the Army, Michael Grinston, visits the Big Red One

Media invited to 2023 Fort Riley Education Services Combined Graduation

1ID Races to Re-enlist Soldiers at NASCAR Meet Your Army Event

Kansas Representatives visit the 1st Infantry Division

1ID uses firepower to blast through U.S Army Mega Recruiting Event

Distinguished NCOs visit Fort Riley to impart wisdom within the Big Red One

​Fort Riley hosting Hiring our Heroes event

Danger Justice: Feb. - March

Media invited Friday to Month of the Military Child parade at Fort Riley

Media invited Wednesday to observe best leaders competing at Fort Riley

Fort Riley visitor access process

Fort Riley hosting Hiring our Heroes event