Photo By Spc. Kenneth Barnet | Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division finish the 4 mile division run across the...... read more read more
FORT RILEY, Kan. — The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley celebrated their 106th Birthday and the Army’s 248th Birthday with their annual Victory Week celebration across Junction City and Fort Riley, Kansas, June 12-15, 2023.
Victory Week started with a Division-wide run led by U.S Maj. Gen. John V. Meyer III and Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher L. Mullinax, command team of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley.
“The Division Run is a great chance for the entire division to get out, be together and really build up that unit morale from the lowest to the highest levels,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Victor Courey, a UH-60M pilot with the 3rd Attack Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division.
Throughout the week, Soldiers and units competed for the commanders Victory Cup in a series of events such as basketball, arm wrestling, soccer and more. Victory Week is a time for Soldiers and families to bond and share the proud history of the 1st Infantry Division.
“I felt like this week was needed among our units and it honestly really helped me make new friends and find new leaders to look up to,” said Sgt. Collin Modlin, a combat medic specialist assigned to 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division
Victory week is a great example of Victory Wellness and its five pillars: emotional, Spiritual, physical, mental, and family. The week allowed Soldiers and their families to demonstrate team cohesion, unit morale, and esprit de corps.
“Being able to compete with my Commander 1st Lt. Smith, was awesome. This week allowed me to see someone so busy balance all of his work, event practices and family time the best way possible. I really enjoyed this week and cannot wait for next year!” said Collins.
The Big Red One continues to focus on its People First initiative, which seeks to achieve trust between leaders, subordinates, and the surrounding community to build and sustain those connections.
| Date Taken: | 06.15.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 06.20.2023 17:36 |
| Story ID: | 447345 |
| Location: | FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US |
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