For your convenience, Big Red One Express is extending hours! Effective 23 October 2023 Monday - Sunday 0530- 0000

Five more days!! While the post is open to the public for the Fort Riley Fall Apple Day Festival, visitors who do not have a valid DoD ID will require a pass. To beat the rush and long lines, apply online at the link below, or get a pass the day of the event by stopping by the Visitor Control Center (VCC) located just outside Henry Gate, exit 301, I-70. The VCC will be open from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday.

National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, provides the Army a platform to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the Army and our nation. Our Army embraces and celebrates diversity, and we are committed to building high performing and cohesive teams.

The attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 not only changed the skyline of New York City and the nation, it changed the world. America's Army is the strength of the nation and its men and women in uniform continue to epitomize resiliency, strength and commitment to the country. We observe Patriot Day on September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance for the thousands of lives lost in the 9/11 attacks.

WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Army Capt. Larry L. Taylor, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, will receive the Medal of Honor at the White House on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, for his heroic actions and conspicuous gallantry while serving as a helicopter pilot with Troop D (Air), 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, during the Vietnam War in 1968. . .

The theme this year is “Being a light in someone’s life,” and includes keeping the lines of communication open. Advice for friends and family who suspect a loved one is considering suicide: • Ask, “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” • Keep them safe by reducing access to lethal items or places. • Be there by listening to and learning about what the individual is thinking and feeling. • Help them connect to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number (call or text 988) and the Crisis Text Line number (741741). • Stay connected after a crisis.

The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, continues their redeployment as we recently welcomed home more Dagger Brigade Soldiers. The Dagger Brigade's mission was to train the host country's security forces and enhance interoperability with our NATO Allies and partners by building enduring relationships.

29-31 August 23 0900-1500 Daily Long Gym | 8069 Normandy Drive Everyone – active-duty military, retiree, civilian employee, family member – with proper access to Fort Riley can donate. Military Healthcare System needs hundreds of units of blood each day. Government Civilian employees may participate and may use up to 4 hrs of Admin Leave, as needed, with supervisor approval. Bring ID card or drivers license, you’ll need them to check in. All donors receive juice and cookies, free T-shirt and heart-felt “thank you.”

The SSG Audie Murphy Club, Fort Riley Chapter, seeks highly motivated NCOs ready to give back to the force and foster a sense of community, support and growth within our Army. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Ft. Riley USO. For more information, contact the club president, 1SG Jason Wright, at 785-323-7385 or kingjeez55@gmail.com.

1st Infantry Division Victory with Honors Ceremony & Relinquishment of Responsibility for CSM Christopher L. Mullinax Where: King Field House | 202 Custer Ave, Fort Riley When: August 9th at 9:30 AM