DEL Motors of Junction City will serve as a sponsor for Military Affairs Council breakfasts in the community.

The monthly MAC board meeting included reports on a number of topics.

–123 new soldiers were welcomed to Fort Riley this past Monday, and more than 200 were welcomed on Wednesday.

–As of Thursday 34 people from Junction City had signed up to attend the Regional Leaders Retreat January 22 and 23 in Overland Park. The chambers of commerce in Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego coordinate that event.

–The MAC board received a report from Mayor Mick McCallister about a meeting with Fort Riley Garrison Command to discuss housing issues. McCallister noted city officials head some encouraging comments, and he was hopeful more information would be released in the future.

–The Lady Troopers and Old Troopers have been invited to tour the new hospital at Fort Riley on February 26. There is an effort to try and expand that tour to other groups.

–Congressional Staffer’s Day activities at Fort Riley are planned March 30-31. Congressional staff members will visit the post to learn about the installation.

–The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce and USD 475 will co-host a legislative coffee February 6 at Junction City High School. The public will be able to visit with area state legislators.

–The Society of the 1st Infantry Division offices will move on post to Grimes Hall at the end of January.

–General ( Retired ) Gordon Sullivan will be paying a visit to Fort Riley on February 5. AUSA will host a social for him from 3-5 p.m. Sullivan served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and is a former commanding general for the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley.