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Monthly Community Update

September 2022

Fort Riley Education Services

QUESTIONS? 785-239-6481 - usarmy.riley.imcom.mbx.education-services@mail.mil

11:30-1:30 at the Custer Hill PX

Friday, 14 October 2022

Friday, 28 October 2022 (Across from Burger King)

Learn More About:

Tuition Assistance ArmyIgnitED Financial Aid

Undergraduate & Graduate Degrees Face-to-face and Online Options

Certificates

ED Services Webpage

ED Services Facebook

CREATE YOUR

EDUCATION GOAL!

YOUR NAMEACADEMIC INSTITUTION'S NAMETOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS COMPLETEDTOTAL NUMBER OF TRANSFER CREDITS (IFAPPLICABLE) TOTAL NUMBER OF REMAINING CREDITS TOCOMPLETE DEGREE

AN EVALUATED DEGREE PLAN MUST HAVE THEFOLLOWING:

ESTABLISH A NEW ACCOUNT AT HTTPS://WWW.ARMYIGNITED.ARMY.MILUSING A COMMAND ACCESS CARD (CAC)CREATE AN EDUCATION GOALADD A STUDENT ID NUMBER UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATIONCOMPLETE THE VIRTUAL EDUCATION BENEFITS TRAINING

CREATING YOUR EDUCATION GOAL IS THE FIRST STEP TO ACCESSING YOURTUITION ASSISTANCE IN THE UPGRADED VERSION OF ARMYIGNITED.

SOLDIERS WILL NEED TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

1.

2.3.4.5.

AFTER COMPLETING TWO TUITION ASSISTANCE FUNDED COURSES, ANEVALUATED DEGREE PLAN MUST BE UPLOADED BY AN ARMY EDUCATIONCOUNSELOR.

UPGRADED ARMYIGNITED

FORT RILEY EDUCATION SERVICES | 211 CUSTER AVE | FORT RILEY, KSPHONE: 785-239-6481

EMAIL: USARMY.RILEY.IMCOM.MBX.EDUCATION-SERVICE@ARMY.MIL

12-30 Sept Forsyth Express bldg. 2597 Enter to win Corona Snoop Dog 54qt Ice Chest GiveawayDrawing Sept-30 @ 14:00

3 Oct Main Post Express bldg.640 October Fest 1100-1400

Lift a Mass Krug and hold for 40 sec.receive a free Hot Dog or receive 1 prize

22 Oct Ft Riley Main Exchange bldg.2210 15:30-17:00 Meet and Greet with KC Cheerleaders

photographs, autographs with KC Cheerleaders and Mascot ,

FORT RILEY EXCHANGE 29 Oct Ft Riley Main Exchange bldg.2210 11:30 Halloween Costume Contest 1st,2nd,3rd place

giveaways

31 Oct Ft Riley Main Exchange bldg.2210 Halloween Trick or Treat 1700-1900

Scan with cell phone camera to apply.

Cheryl Bachelor Boothe, Recruiter

cheryl.bachelorbooth@redcross.org, 785-250-6231

Turn Compassion Into Action!

Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to

respond in emergencies, it’s through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. The Red Cross responds to an emergency every 8 minutes, and our vital work is only possible because of people like you.

Help Save lives in your community by supporting blood collection at a local

blood drive. Preferred commitment: 1 shift (4-5

hour shifts) per month

Blood Donor Ambassador

Virtual response opportunity. Liaison

for emergency service organization requests. Preferred commitment: Variety of shifts offered

24 hours a day

Duty Officer/Dispatcher

Assist individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Preferred commitment:

monthly on-call shift

Disaster Action Team Member

Following up with and ensuring military families'

needs are met when faced with an emergency or urgent need. Preferred commitment: Flexible

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Become a Red Cross Volunteer Today!

To learn more, visit redcross.org/volunteer or contact:

Volunteers Urgently Needed for the Following Positions in Your Community:

Fort Riley Blood Drive

Monday, September 26th 0900 to 1500

At the Army Wellness Center

For an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make your lifesaving donation.

Moving costs are not covered by the Army for deployment. Average cost of local move = $1,250Average cost of long-distance move = $4,890

Homes may not be available when you return!Wait times fluctuate.Families PCSing get priority.Pro-rate and pet deposit (if applicable) due again at move-in.

Storage fees add up!Average $132/month for basic 10x30' unit.Risk damage to your possessions.

Moving is stressful! Address change, new deposits, packing/unpacking, changingschools, disconnect/reconnect utilities, and so much more

Why stay at

Fort Riley?

Helping Hands maintenance program.CYS discounts and deployment programs.No interruption to school schedule.House Watch- we'll keep an eye on your home if youdecide to leave for an extended time.Guests are welcome for up to 30 days and extended staysare routinely approved during deployments.Resident events and activities.Community Centers with great amenities.ID checks and Military Police for security.Community support and understanding you'll only findon a military installation!

The Real CostPlanning to save money during deployment?Consider this:

of moving out during deployment

Food BankDrop Off Locations

This is who we are

Bldg 5303, Morelock StreetFort Riley, KS 66442

Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm

429 W 18th StreetJunction City, KS 66441

Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm

Donated food items will be distributed to Wheels of H.O.P.E.

(Helping Other People Eat)

Manhattan Events

September & October 2022

www.madeformanhattan.org

www.visitmanhattanks.org

K-State Football!

Fort Riley Day at K-State

Saturday 9/17/22 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium

Come see what all that PURPLE is about!

BOLO for free tickets and food vouchers for the

BEST K-STATE GAME OF THE YEAR!

There is so much to do in Down-

town Manhattan! Check out the

last Third Thursday of the year (9/15

at 5:30pm) and Plates & Pours

(Tuesday,10/4) a food and bever-

age tasting of Manhattan’s best! Friday, September 23rd from 5:30pm—

8:30pm. Relax in the wild of Sunset

Zoo while enjoying unlimited samples

from over 20 craft brewers located

throughout the Zoo • Music and en-

tertainment by the The Box Turtles •

Food exclusively catered by Manhat-

tan Hy-Vee• Ambassador animal en-

counters• Lawn games & more!

LONG WEEKEND?

Check out all there is to do with the

kids in MHK!

• Sunset Zoo

• Flint Hills Discovery Center

• Marianna Kistler-Beach Museum

• Manhattan Dream Car Collec-

tion

• Manhattan Public Library

• MHK Play Studio

• LEAP

Look for kid friendly on the Manhat-

tan CVB Events Page or at these

area venues.

Next Housing Town Hall

Housing Town Hall 6 December

5:30-7:00 PM Location:

TBD

The Warrior Zone is a multi million-dollar 29,000 sq. foot state of the art gaming facility, geared towards single Soldiers.

Warrior Zone is open every day of the year excluding Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

Partners with BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers).

We offer opportunities for Soldiers to step away from work and relax while enjoying one of our many events held through out the week. Or catch a show in our comfortable reclining chairs in the rec room.

Warrior Zone also has The Power Play Café that features weekly specials throughout the year. Also offers a Bar Service and catering menu for special occasions.

Warrior Zone is always ever changing and updating the facility to suit Fort Riley’s Finest.

Work

60 CAC-Enabled Computers

Free Printing, Scanning, Copying, and Faxing capabilities

Conference Room, with Projector, and catering packages

Play

14 PS4/Xbox One Stations

HTC VYVE VR System / Nintendo Switch Stations

Free Pool and Table Tennis

Outdoor Basketball Court

Daily Activities / Monthly Events

Ideal location for Foundation/Wellness Days

Eat

Full Menu (Quesadillas, Sandwiches, Salad, and comfort foods)

Weekly Food Specials

Bar and Food Catering

Takeout Ordering Capabilities

7867 Normandy Dr.

Hours of OperationMon-Thurs: 10:00 - 20:00

Friday: 11:00 - 20:00

Saturday: 12:00 - 20:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00

Season Activities

Weekly NFL Pick’ems

Chief Game Squares

Fantasy Football league

NFL Sunday Ticket

Weekly Madden 22

Tournaments

Warrior Zone Activities & Events

Warrior Zone is hiring!

August Special of the Month

All month-long Tuesday-Thursday

Pepperoni Pizza

Meat Trio Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Bacon Chicken Ranch Pizza

Warrior Zone Services Bar Service

Needing some drinks served for an event? Give us a call!

Catering Not wanting the hassle of cooking for a company function, or wanting to

plan a simple luncheon? Let us help you out with that!

Conference Room/Outdoor Patio Space Wanting a quiet space to conduct trainings or meetings? Or maybe a

bigger space to host your Wellness/Foundation Day or Hail and Farewell

festivities? Come use our building free of charge!

UNCLASSIFIED

Child & Youth Services

**Not all services are being offered at this time.

**

https://riley.armymwr.com/programs/parent-and-outreach-servicesInformation on registration and our programs can be found on the MWR page.

https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac103/wbwsc/rileycyms.wsc/wbsplash.html?wbp=1Forms can be found on our WebTrac page.The Registration Checklist will assist patrons in gathering the necessarydocumentation prior to registration. Tax statements can be printed and payments can be made here.

https://public.militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil/mccu/ui/#/MilitaryChildCare.com is where patrons go to request care for their child(ren).

Helpful Resources:

UNCLASSIFIED

EYSTER POOL

6940 Warren Road Fort Riley, Kansas

Monday – Friday 1630-1830

Saturday – Sunday Session 1: 1300-1430 and Session 2: 1500-1630

FEES:

$3.00 Ages 13 and up

$2.00 Ages 3-12 years

Free Ages 2 and under

*Advanced Reservations Required

*By calling 785-239-4854 during operational hours or 30 minutes prior to opening

*Walk-In’s accepted with space availability*Maximum Capacity: 24 each session*Slides and Rock Wall not available for use

LAP SWIM

Monday-Friday 0500-0730 and 1100-1300 *Excluding Federal and Training Holidays

Lap Swim is free for Active Duty Military and $3.00 Daily or $50.00 3 Month Pass /DOD ID Card Holders

Recreational Swim Hours of Operation

UNCLASSIFIED

Family and MWR – SpareTime Interactive

Safe activities for the entire Family!

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HBB – Home Based Businesses

Business Opportunities

Such As:

• Home Baking

• Meal Preparation

• Pet Grooming

• Pet Sitting

• Massage Therapy

• Retail Sales

HBBs allow Families to work from their Army quarters, developing rewarding careers that follow them through PCS moves.

To find out more information on how to start or register your Home Based Business, call our HBB Specialist at 785-239-2917 or visit us online at: https://riley.armymwr.com/programs/home-based-businesses

DMDC Appointment site: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/

Fort Riley DEERS site: https://home.army.mil/riley/index.php/my-fort/all-services/deers-id-cards

Building 210, Room 123210 Custer Avenue785-239-3654

Hours of Operation: M-F 0730-1600, closed for Federal holidays and resiliency days off (RDO). Closed during lunch – 1230 - 1300

WALK-IN: Daily – 0730-0800 (first come, first served); wait times could take up to three hours. Please make an appointment to avoid waiting.

Fort Riley DEERS / ID Card

Digital Garrison

• A one-stop information source for Army communities

• Digital Garrison, the Army enterprise mobile app, is available for free

download on both iPhone and Android devices.• More info: https://home.army.mil/riley/index.php/my-fort/all-services/DGA

Download today.Apple devices: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-garrison/id1484777325Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aafes.digitalgarrison

Digital Garrison

• A one-stop information source for Army communities

• Digital Garrison, the Army enterprise mobile app, is available for free

download on both iPhone and Android devices.• More info: https://home.army.mil/riley/index.php/my-fort/all-services/DGA

Download today.Apple devices: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-garrison/id1484777325Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aafes.digitalgarrison

Digital Garrison

• A one-stop information source for Army communities

• Digital Garrison, the Army enterprise mobile app, is available for free

download on both iPhone and Android devices.• More info: https://home.army.mil/riley/index.php/my-fort/all-services/DGA

Download today.Apple devices: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-garrison/id1484777325Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aafes.digitalgarrison

Irwin Army Community Hospital

The BCAC office located on IACH’s First Floor. Call (785) 240-7297 or 239-7968.

www.facebook.com/IrwinArmyCommunityHospital

How to Create an

Account with

MHS GENESIS

www.youtube.com/c/IrwinArmyCommunityHospital

How to Get

COVID-19

Test Results

Irwin Army Community Hospital

Get peace of mind

Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing

New Lab Walk-In• No appointment needed*

• Testing for STI(s) and HIV.• Beneficiaries 16 years or older.• Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.• Contact Public Health for questions: 785-239-7323* Seek medical treatment if you are experiencing symptoms or had an unprotected

known exposure. Go to the Emergency Department immediately if you know you were exposed to HIV.

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