For the first time in three years there will be a Big Red One Officer Dinner. It will be held Saturday evening at the Geary County Convention Center.
Phyllis Fitzgerald, Society of the 1st Division Executive Director, said in the beginning more than a century ago it involved combat officers with ties to the division. Over time it's evolved where it includes both combat and current officers. "It's a gathering of just the Division officers and friends.
Lt. Gen. ( Retired ) Thomas Rhame will serve as the keynote speaker. He served as the 1st Infantry Division commanding general during Desert Storm. "He's going to be here because we want to celebrate the service of our Desert Storm veterans, because last year ( 2021 ) was the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm."
Junction City Commissioner Nate Butler noted that there will be a lot of good warriors in town. "Lot of guys that I was in combat with in Desert Storm, lot of guys that I know from platoon leader time and company that are around this area, will be coming from all over to be at this dinner."
Butler added if you see some of those guys tell them hello and say thanks.