By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
There have been past references but the message was repeated at the Military Affairs Breakfast in Junction City Thursday. The majority of the 1st Infantry Division will deploy in the spring of 2026.
MAC Director Rob Wilson relayed information provided to him by the scheduled guest speaker for the event, Division Command Sgt. Major Derek Noyes, who was unable to attend because the ability to engage in the community has been put on hold due to the federal government shutdown.
One emphasis included that the Division is still ready to fight. They continue to train.
There is a belief that the Fort Riley Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard is staying and will support the Post and the midwest.
Future plans include a Hall of Heroes dedication on March 26, three new barracks for the 5th Engineer Battalion and there are plans to renovate a child youth center. There is an effort to seek long term grants to develop new transit options for Fort Riley.
During the shutdown local Army families received a paycheck Oct. 15 and Army Emergency Relief has received more than 8,000 requests for funding throughout the military. If the community can come together on support it is encouraged.