In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the nation’s Fighting First, the Big Red One the 1st Infantry Division will host its annual Victory Week August 16th through 25th on Fort Riley. The public is invited to witness events of camaraderie and remembrance throughout the week.
One of the featured events for Victory Week 2017 is the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony.
On August 23rd, the 1st Infantry Division will host the third Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
Veterans will be joined by active-duty Big Red One soldiers returning from deployments.
The ceremony is open to all veterans and the public is encouraged to attend. Veterans are asked to RSVP to 1st Lieutenant Stephanie Preekett at 240-3866 or by email at rileywelcomehome@gmail.com.
Another highly anticipated event is the Victory Fest musical festival.
August 19th will be the all day Victory Fest event at Marshall Army Airfield on Fort Riley.
Eli Young Band and the All-American Rejects are amongst the headline performers; other acts on the main stage include The Charlie Daniels Band and Lit. Local artists and the USO Troupe will perform on a secondary stage.
Tickets for DOD ID card holders, students and Veterans are $25 in advance and $35 at the gate; non-Affiliated civilians are $35 in advance, $45 at the gate. Children 5 to 12 are $10 with an adult ticket purchase, children under 4 are free.
There is a family and friends rate for 4 tickets via advanced purchase only for $80 for DOD ID card holders, students and Veterans; the same package is available for civilians for $120.
Volunteers, sponsors and additional vendors are needed; for more information contact:
- Volunteers: 239-4920
- Corporate Sponsors: 239-3733
- Vendors: 239-5771
There will be several other events throughout Victory Week 2017 including the Division Review.
For more information about the Big Red One’s 100th anniversary and Victory
Week, see https://www.riley.army.mil/