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“The ball goes up – he shoots he scores.” Fort Riley held the 3 on 3
Basketball Tournament at King Field House Saturday January 9th. 11 teams
and spectators participated in the event. “Got-em coach” was the team
that took it all home and won first place in the tournament.

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CDC OPENS ON FT. RILEY

CDC Ribbon Cutting;
To better serve our Soldiers and Family members, Fort Riley held a
ribbon cutting ceremony for the 1st Division Child Development Center
January 8th. General Brooks and Mrs. Brooks was on hand along with Col
Brown and a Fort Riley Family to officially cut the ribbon opening this
brand new facility. Invitees then enjoyed a tour of the new facility
along with refreshments provided by Briggs Auto Group.

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Victory Week Celebration 2009 007Briggs proudly sponsored 1st Infantry Division’s Victory Week Celebrations.  During the event, Sergeant Eric Smith was the lucky soldier that won the ski boat donated by BriggsAuto.com. It was an exciting event with more than 4,000 attendees. The celebration kicked off with Battle of the Bands, car show and activities for soldiers, family members and children.Victory Week Celebration 2009 094

Followed by a concert hosted by Keni Thomas, a Army veteran, and capped off with an amazing fireworks display.

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Volunteer of the YearSarah Clauss was named Ft. Riley’s Volunteer of the Year. Russ Briggs congraduated Clauss and her family with a brand new Jeep. The youth Volunteer of the Year was Nicole Leuci.

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Join BriggsAuto.com this Saturday, May 16, when we honor our soldiers at Armed Forces Night at Heartland Park Topeka.

Stop by any Briggs location in Manhattan or Topeka or DEL Motors in Junction City and show your military ID to receive 2 free tickets to Saturday’s dirt track race at Heartland Park in Topeka.

As the flag drops and the engines roar, fill the stands this Saturday night for Armed Forces Night. Be sure to stick around after the race for a special fireworks salute!

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Spring Ft. Riley Compative Tournament

Spring Ft. Riley Compative Tournament

Everyone had a blast watching the first combative tournament ever held at Ft. Riley!

 

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Class 1 of the Warrior Leader Course (WLC)

Class 1 of the Warrior Leader Course (WLC)

Class 1 of the Warrior Leader Course (WLC)

 

 

 

    WLC is the first course our young Soldiers receive that prepares them to become a Sergeant.  Leadership skills are the core subjects for this program. As with all military schools, it recognizes excellence!

 

    Honor Graduate: SPC Daniel Lowe, Leadership Award: SGT Steven Graham, APFT Award: SPC Zachery Kipp, Commandants List: SPC Jason Aston, SGT Aaron Barke, SPC Matthew Cardwell, SPC Travis Carter, SGT Jonathan Gieser, SGT Steven Graham, SPC Zachery Kipp, SPC Daniel Lowe, SPC Michael Petty, and SGT Peter Vancleve.

 

     Briggs congratulates the first ever class of the Warrior Leader Course held at Ft. Riley Kansas.  (HOOAH)

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Lowe May prsents check to Junction City Food Pantry

Lowell May prsents check to Junction City Food Pantry

 The E9  Association was formed not only to support the active duty Military but local agencies that help those in need. During the breakfast, Lowell May presented a check to Junction City ’s Food Pantry. Briggs just wants to say HOOAH and say THANKS to those great Veterans still serving.

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Newest Mary E. Walker Award Winners

Newest Mary E. Walker Award Winners

Briggsauto.com wants to congratulate the newest Dr. Mary E. Walker award winners. Dr. Mary E. Walker is the only women to receive the Medal of Honor. As a Doctor during the Civil War, she was a dedicated and determined woman who achieved very high goals.
Forces Command (FORSCOM) awards volunteers the Mary E. Walker award. The award is given to spouses of soldiers who exemplify volunteerism in there Soldiers unit, organizations and Army installations. The awardees truly are the best of the best!

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NCO and Soldier of The Quarter for the 2nd Quarter (20 Feb 2009)

NCO AND SOLDIER OF THE QUARTER

NCO AND SOLDIER OF THE QUARTER

Briggs extends its congratulations and a saber, a symbol of the cutting edge of our military, which these two great Soldiers represent.  Congratulations go to SSG Nathaniel McClure, DHHB, 1st Infantry Division as NCO of The Quarter and PFC Ryan Vineyard as Soldier of The Quarter. Being selected singles them out as the best Ft. Riley has.  Their performance and positive attitude are key to being selected.  They will compete again for NCO and Soldier of The Year.

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