Kansas military news – 101.5 K-Rock Manhattan's Real Rock https://1015krock.com The Flint Hills Real Rock Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:45:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/1015krock.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/krock-fb-logo.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Kansas military news – 101.5 K-Rock Manhattan's Real Rock https://1015krock.com 32 32 43031150 Fort Riley unit preparing for rotational deployment to Europe https://1015krock.com/fort-riley-unit-preparing-for-rotational-deployment-to-europe/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:45:18 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=437520

A Fort Riley unit is preparing for deployment to Europe, according to an announcement this week from the U.S. Army.

The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, will replace the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to NATO allies and partners, according to a statement from Army officials.

Officials said they couldn’t give further details on where the 1st ABCT, part of the “Devil Brigade,” would go. The unit was in Europe in 2022 when President Joe Biden extended its deployment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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]]> 249352 Fort Riley to cease operations of Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard https://1015krock.com/fort-riley-to-cease-operations-of-commanding-generals-mounted-color-guard/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:12:49 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=437137

Fort Riley officials announced Tuesday that, following a directive from the U.S. Army, it is concluding operations of the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard to align more resources with warfighting capability and readiness.

Officials confirmed they will work diligently to find suitable homes for the horses and will keep the community informed throughout the transition.

The change does not impact the 1st Infantry Division’s Big Red One core priorities, which include building warfighting readiness; caring for soldiers, civilians, and families; adapting formations to win and developing inspirational leaders.

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]]> 248066 Fort Riley on lockdown Thursday; access control points closed https://1015krock.com/fort-riley-on-lockdown-thursday-access-control-points-closed/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:38:14 +0000 https://1350kman.com/?p=432603

Fort Riley was on lockdown Thursday just after noon, officials reported on social media.

Entrances to the post were closed for about 30 minutes around noon, officials said, but they had little detail about the reason for the closure.

“Law enforcement is currently working an emergency situation in the vicinity of Custer Hill,” they said in a post on Facebook. “All units and personnel in the area should initiate lockdown procedures until further notice. (Access control points) are temporarily closed at this time. Updates to follow.”

Reports said the lockdown was because of an active shooter situation on Fort Riley. Public affairs officials did not immediately have further information.

They said the schools on Fort Riley were operating as normal.

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