THE ARMY NEEDS YOUR HELP! Tell your army story and earn a promotion/promotion points and the army recruiting ribbon! • A valid referral is someone who enlists and ships to Basic Combat Training (BCT). • Soldiers E-1 to 0-10 can earn the Army Recruiting Ribbon when their referral ships to Basic Training. • Soldiers E-1 to E-3 can get promoted to the next rank in 60 days, when your referral ships to Basic Training. • Soldiers E-4 to E-5 can earn 10 promotion points towards the next rank. Refer a friend. If they enlist, you may qualify for advanced promotion. Scan the QR Code or click the link below for more information. Measures 33.5" x 85.25"

Over the last month, rotational and permanent units across Europe have been conducting competitions in hopes of earning a spot to compete at the V Corps' Ehlers Cup. Walter Ehlers was a member of the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1ID who earned the Medal of Honor on 9 June 1944. The competition was a 3-day event testing Soldiers’ physical prowess, technical expertise, attention to detail, and general Soldier knowledge at a board. Today, SSG Chase Dixon and 1LT Trevor Hallock, both from 1-18 Infantry, 1ID won the V Corps Ehlers Cup Competition. SPC Williams, also from 1-18 IN finished second in the Soldiers’ competition. Congrats to our Big Red One Soldiers!

1st Infantry Division Victory With Honors Ceremony In Honor Of COL. John B. Mountford Where: Victory Hall When: June 2 at 2 PM INCLEMENT WEATHER CONTINGENCY RM#110 Victory Hall

To make a referral: a. Submit the referral’s information through mobile submission: (1) Scan the referral QR code or (2) text RFRL to GOARMY (462769). b. Qualified applicant provides necessary contact information, Soldier then adds his/her DoD ID number, first and last name. c. A referral must willingly provide his/her own information. By referring a potential applicant to the goarmy.com/refer website, your personal information (name, DODID#, phone number) may be collected as part of the referral and you may be contacted by the Army (via call and/or text) with updates regarding your referral’s status. BE ALL YOU CAN BE.

Check out our latest issue of Danger Forward! It is a monthly publication showcasing the 1st Infantry Division.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month, join us in celebrating the brave legacy and storied heritage of our AAPI Soldiers and their dedicated service to our nation. Let us honor their legacy!

Stand up against sexual assault, violence, and victim blaming Wear jeans on April 26, 2023. Commanders, directors, supervisors, and leaders ensure that all staff, faculty, and Soldiers are afforded the opportunity to wear jeans in recognition of Denim Day.

Deadline is May 15, 2023! Help turn the BRI Patch RED! Fort Riley’s 2023 Goal is $50,000. As of 20 April 2023 we have raised $24,314.99 (48.6%) 91¢ of each $1 goes to Soldiers, Retirees, & their Families Fort Riley is #5 in Assistance Given 100% Funded through Donations DONATE NOW!!!

Good luck, Team 32! We’re still top 3 and it’s anyone’s game! Best Sapper is on and we’re pulling for our Duty First Soldiers! Essayons, Engineers! 💪💯🔥 Click the links below for more info!

56 teams started. 16 finished. Team 3 of the Big Red One was one of those 16. Congratulations Team 3! The last time a BR1 Team placed in the top 16 of the best ranger competition was April 9, 2017. Thank you 1LT Noah Stewart and 1LT Nathan Nunn for representing the 1st Infantry Division with grit and heart during this prestigious competition!💪🏾🔥