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Monthly Community Update
September 2022
Fort Riley Education Services
QUESTIONS? 785-239-6481 - [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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
[email protected], 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.
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
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
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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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