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U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Sides, a cavalry scout assigned to the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, observes a 1927 Ford Model-T on display during the “Rock n’ Riley” celebration at the Main Post Exchange on Fort Riley, Kansas, June 14, 2023. Victory Week ended with the “Rock N’ Riley” celebration, a community-wide event for families, providing food, live music, a car show and games for all audiences. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Daniela Lechuga)
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U.S. Spc. Deven Jackson, an aircraft powertrain repairer assigned to the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, and his wife, Shelby, watch their daughter, Lanie, blow bubbles during the “Rock’n Riley” celebration at the Main Post Exchange on Fort Riley, Kansas, June 14, 2023. Victory Week ended with the “Rock n’ Riley”, closing out a week of team building, boosting morale, family and unit interaction, competition and honoring the Army birthday. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Daniela Lechuga)
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Fort Riley, KAN. - Families enjoying outdoor activities provided by Fort Riley MWR at the Rock'n Riley Victory Week Celebration 2023, in front of the Post Exchange, on Fort Riley, June 13, 2023. (U.S. Army Photo by Caroline Countryman)
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Fort Riley, KAN.- The Fort Riley community gathered for the 3rd Annual Rock’n Riley Music and Street Eats Victory Celebration at the Fort Riley Post Exchange, June 14.
“We really liked food and enjoyed the music. We are going to get some snow cones,” said Sgt. Cody Shaffer, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. “I really liked the music and all the cars. Obviously, the food too” said Sgt Shaffer’s wife, Emily.
U.S. Spc. Anthony Kunovic, a musician assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band, plays the electric guitar during the “Rock n’ Riley” celebration at the Main Post Exchange on Fort Riley, Kansas, June 14, 2023. The 1st Inf. Div. Band provided music for the celebration, helping close out Victory Week for the Big Red One. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Daniela Lechuga)
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In addition to food trucks and music from the 1st Infantry Division Band, the event featured a car meet, games and bounce houses, vendors, and activities for adults, including a beer tent.
“I am very happy for the turn-out of this event. The MWR team and Garrison partners really knocked it out of the park. It brings us together as a community” said Mr. Tod Scalf, Director of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. “Looking around, seeing the kids, Soldiers, civilians, and families, it’s a great day and I couldn’t have asked for more.”
The event, held from 4 to 7 p.m., concluded with a drawing of prizes to include swag bags, gift cards, a grill and a 40” inch television.
Fort Riley, KAN. - Kailey Enger, wife of Sgt. Matthew Enger, 541st Division Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, winning a 40 inch television during the prize giveaway at Rock'n Riley Victory Week Celebration 2023, in front of the Post Exchange, on Fort Riley, June 13, 2023. (U.S. Army Photo by Caroline Countryman)
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“We came out for all the cars and to support everyone else and we’re so happy to win the drawing” said Kailey Egner, winner of the television and wife of Sgt. Matthew Egner, 541st Division Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry Division.
“I appreciate everyone spending the evening with us, and I want to thank all the sponsors for pitching in and supporting us” said Col. Michael Foote, U.S. Army Fort Riley Garrison Commander.
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