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Army Medic Dad
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley  Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:10 pm |
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Location: Kansas City MO
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_________________ John - Administrator of "GoArmyParents"
(Veteran - Army Security Agency, 12th Special Forces, 308th PSYOP)
Proud Dad of Taylor, Tessa, and
Dustin (Army Combat Medic / Retired, Disabled Veteran)
BCT @ Fort Jackson - AIT (91W/68W) @ Fort Sam Houston
4th Infantry Division @ Fort Hood - Operation Iraqi Freedom - Fort Carson
Warrior Transition Battalion @ Fort Carson
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:34 pm |
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I like it!
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safos
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:10 pm |
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Here's a question I need help with... My son just finished inprocessing at Ft. Riley and when I texted him asking what unit he was in he replied - "2-1 HHC STB". When his brother asked what that stood for, he said he didn't know. I thought that was a bit odd, but... Does anyone here know what this stands for exactly?
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Proud Dad of PFC Mat
68W - Ft. Riley
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:16 pm |
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safos wrote: I texted him asking what unit he was in he replied - "2-1 HHC STB". HHC = Headquarters/Headquarters Company STB = Special Troop Battalion 2 = 2nd BCT (Brigade Combat Team) 1 = 1st Infantry Division _________________ John - Administrator of "GoArmyParents"
(Veteran - Army Security Agency, 12th Special Forces, 308th PSYOP)
Proud Dad of Taylor, Tessa, and
Dustin (Army Combat Medic / Retired, Disabled Veteran)
BCT @ Fort Jackson - AIT (91W/68W) @ Fort Sam Houston
4th Infantry Division @ Fort Hood - Operation Iraqi Freedom - Fort Carson
Warrior Transition Battalion @ Fort Carson
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:40 am |
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Location: Tri Cities, WA
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Wondering how incoming mail works at Fort Riley? My son finally got an address from his Sgt, I sent him a letter 2 weeks ago to see if the address worked & he has not received it. In asking around he was told that one guy just received a package that was sent at Christmas time. Just trying to figure out how this mail thing works there. His Sgt didn't seem to really know. Someone mentioned he might have to go through a UPS store on base & pay for a mail box. My son is feeling like he is having to pay for one thing or ten others on what little pay he gets. Any help/information about this is much appreciated! I have a feeling these guys pay for things they may not have to because they are uninformed on how things work.
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Brenda - Proud Mom of:
PFC Timothy (19)
BCT: Fort Knox, KY CO D5-46th (7/09 to 9/09)
AIT: Fort Knox, KY (9/09 - 1/10)
Duty Station: Fort Riley, KS (Currently)
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:43 am |
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Location: Iowa
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Is there a mail room/row of boxes in his barracks? That is where my son got his mail there. Your son needs to check with the on Post mail room as far as what he is to do about getting his mail. The number I find for postal operations is: 239-5411 Have him call that number to find out more about his mail.
My son had no problems receiving mail while there. He had contacted the above to find out how mail worked and where he received his mail.
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Jane,
Wife of David, former CH (1LT) Army Guard
Proud Mom of SGT Andrew, Ft. Riley, Iraq
also, Daniel and Michelle & Ben, MSgt. USAF Guard
"The American people will hate us until they need us." About the people's view of the military.
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:52 pm |
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Thank you Jane! I think the problem is getting the right information. I will have him call that number & ask. Thanks again!!!!
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Brenda - Proud Mom of:
PFC Timothy (19)
BCT: Fort Knox, KY CO D5-46th (7/09 to 9/09)
AIT: Fort Knox, KY (9/09 - 1/10)
Duty Station: Fort Riley, KS (Currently)
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:38 pm |
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Just finished packing. We are heading south to Fort Riley tomorrow afternoon. I have made a list of all the questions I need to ask thanks to all of you. I have also made a list of all Justins favorites so I can stop and pick them up on the way.
I did get to talk to Justin on Sunday afternoon. He said it ws a tough day, they, he and his buddies were on guard duty directing traffic. He said it was difficult watching all the families and soldiers. He did comment on how "cool" it was to see all those little kids running around.
God bless all our soldiers. I can't wait to hug mine.
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Proud Mom of Justin, BCT Fort Knox, AIT Fort Eustis,
Deployed to Iraq 2010
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Diane1967
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Post subject: change of plans Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:57 pm |
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Well my son is due to report to Ft. Riley on Monday the 22nd of March. My husband was going to drive him there from Boston and leave the car with my son and fly home. Now my husbands mother is not expected to live too much longer and my husband is in no shape for a road trip. Now Eric is going to get a plane ticket and fly out to Manhattan, Kansas on Saturday. We have no idea now how to get his stuff to the base. He does not have much just a TV and X-Box and his clothing. We even mentioned buying his TV from him and he could just buy another one when he arrives at the base. Is there a way for them to get around on base? I know he will find his way somehow, I am just wondering.
_________________  brothers, Mike and Eric  Melanie, Eric and Amy  The three Soldier's, Eric, Mike, and Billy  Eric and Paige Proud Mom of Eric 19, stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas Melanie 20, and Amy 16
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Post subject: Re: change of plans Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:08 pm |
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Diane1967 wrote: Is there a way for them to get around on base? I know he will find his way somehow, I am just wondering. Yes, in fact the majority of the Soldiers on Army posts all over the earth get around just fine without their own vehicle. And if he has more personal belongings at home that he wants than can be conveniently mailed, he just needs to contact the Transportation Office when he gets there to arrange for a household goods pick-up and delivery. _________________ John - Administrator of "GoArmyParents"
(Veteran - Army Security Agency, 12th Special Forces, 308th PSYOP)
Proud Dad of Taylor, Tessa, and
Dustin (Army Combat Medic / Retired, Disabled Veteran)
BCT @ Fort Jackson - AIT (91W/68W) @ Fort Sam Houston
4th Infantry Division @ Fort Hood - Operation Iraqi Freedom - Fort Carson
Warrior Transition Battalion @ Fort Carson
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:40 am |
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Thanks AMD. My husband has decided to make the trip. They will take a few days and are going to stay one night at his brothers house in Missouri. I just went to Wal Mart and got him bedding and toiletries. I know he is a Soldier now, but I know how much he hates to shop  We are going to miss him like crazy! It will however be nice to be able to talk on the phone and the computer or Skype. A big difference from OSUT. And we will travel to see him I am sure. _________________ brothers, Mike and Eric Melanie, Eric and Amy The three Soldier's, Eric, Mike, and Billy Eric and Paige Proud Mom of Eric 19, stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas Melanie 20, and Amy 16
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:00 am |
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My son called last night from the barracks at Ft. Riley. He said he is going to be with a Cavalry Unit and mentioned 163? Any ideas what that means?
_________________ brothers, Mike and Eric Melanie, Eric and Amy The three Soldier's, Eric, Mike, and Billy Eric and Paige Proud Mom of Eric 19, stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas Melanie 20, and Amy 16
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:26 am |
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Diane1967 wrote: My son called last night from the barracks at Ft. Riley. He said he is going to be with a Cavalry Unit and mentioned 163? Any ideas what that means? He may be in a Cav Company or platoon, but 163 is an Armor unit - 1/63 - 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment 2 BCT - 2nd Brigade Combat Team 1st Infantry Division _________________ John - Administrator of "GoArmyParents"
(Veteran - Army Security Agency, 12th Special Forces, 308th PSYOP)
Proud Dad of Taylor, Tessa, and
Dustin (Army Combat Medic / Retired, Disabled Veteran)
BCT @ Fort Jackson - AIT (91W/68W) @ Fort Sam Houston
4th Infantry Division @ Fort Hood - Operation Iraqi Freedom - Fort Carson
Warrior Transition Battalion @ Fort Carson
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:32 pm |
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Army Medic Dad wrote: Diane1967 wrote: My son called last night from the barracks at Ft. Riley. He said he is going to be with a Cavalry Unit and mentioned 163? Any ideas what that means? He may be in a Cav Company or platoon, but 163 is an Armor unit - 1/63 - 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment 2 BCT - 2nd Brigade Combat Team 1st Infantry Division Yeah, he is texting my daughter now. He is in the 1/63. I do not know how much we can post about deployments. He already got that information as well. _________________ brothers, Mike and Eric Melanie, Eric and Amy The three Soldier's, Eric, Mike, and Billy Eric and Paige Proud Mom of Eric 19, stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas Melanie 20, and Amy 16
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Post subject: Re: Ft. Riley Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:12 pm |
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Hi Diane, just wanted to mention that is the same place my son is stationed. He just calls it the 163rd. He has been there since September. I dont know alot about it so maybe we can help eachother.
_________________ Proud Mother of PFC Dillan 1 CAB 63 AR - Ft. Riley 
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