701st Brigade Support Battalion

06/03/2015

The 701st Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, cased its colors as part of the overall 4th IBCT inactivation process June 2 at Cavalry Parade Field on Fort Riley. Distinguished visitors, families and friends of the 701st BSB were in attendance to witness Lt. Col. Joseph M. Colacicco, 701st BSB commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald A. Wood, the battalion's senior noncommissioned officer, furl the colors.

The "Diligent" battalion activated in October 1917, starting out its Army life as Machine Shop Truck Unit #332. In 1943, the 701st BSB fought with the 1st Inf. Div. as an Ordnance Light Maintenance Company, earning eight campaign streamers. Re-designated as the 701st Maintenance Battalion after World War II, the battalion deployed to Vietnam again with the "Big Red One," earning six battle streamers and two Meritorious Unit Commendations. The end of the 1st Inf. Div.'s involvement in Vietnam brought the 701st BSB to Fort Riley. In March 2008, Diligent found a home in the 4th IBCT. The battalion has deployed in support of Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and, most recently, completed missions as part of the regionally aligned force.

05/15/2015

Maj. Joseph Lee, executive officer, 701st Brigade Support Battalion (left), validates paperwork with 1st. Lt. Gregory Allen and Spc. Jonathan Lim, in the 701st ARSTRUC motor pool May 14, at Fort Riley, KS.

The items are being shipped to Anniston Army Depot as part of the 4th IBCT inactivation process.

(U.S. Army photo by Capt. Keith E. Thayer)

04/22/2015

Hey Diligent! Do something positive for your planet today!

Happy Earth Day Dragons!

Plant a tree, pick up some trash, recycle!

04/14/2015

04/13/2015

Hey Diligent Soldiers!
Take a quick look at the new guidance Effective 15 April concerning Fi****ms on the installation.

The post’s privately-owned fi****ms registration procedure will officially change April 15. The process will be smoother and easier for all Soldiers, civilians and visitors who wish to access the post with a legal firearm.

Soldiers, civilians and visitors with privately-owned fi****ms will be able to permanently register them at the Visitor Control Center at the Henry Gate.

Everyone must register their fi****ms before bringing them on the installation. The process allows law enforcement to vet the weapon to determine if there are any legal or safety issues.

Read more at http://www.riley.army.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/98/Article/583904/privately-owned-fi****ms-registration-procedures-to-change-april-15.aspx

04/10/2015

Hey Diligent Soldiers, some information for you and your families regarding incident regarding Kansas man and alleged bomb plot.

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 10, 2015 Topeka, Kansas, Man Charged in Plot to Explode Car Bomb at Military Base Assistant Attorney General for National Security John P. Carlin, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom of the District of Kansas and Special Agen…

03/30/2015

Last week, long-time member of the Diligent Battalion, SPC Brian Bearss, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in a ceremony at the motor pool. Congratulations SGT Bearss, 701st is proud of you!

03/05/2015

Diligent! Brave Responsible On Point, please review the safety tips below...

Hey Soldiers, Family members and friends of the Dragon Brigade Team, please take a moment to review some helpful safety tips as we head into this weekend. There are numerous social opportunities in the Manhattan/Aggieville area that although sure to be a great time have certain risks associated.

02/25/2015

Diligent Team! 701st BSB will be holding a Dining In for E5s and above on 2 April! Please contact your company representatives to purchase your tickets. This is the last formal event before 701st inactivates, so please join us!

02/23/2015

1SG Danny Burky changed responsibility of B Co., 701st BSB with SFC Tony Jones on Friday, 20 February 2015 in a ceremony at the Battalion Motorpool. SFC Jones has been the Maintenance Platoon Sergeant since his arrival at 701st in July 2014. Now MSG Burky will take over as the 2ABCT Rear Detachment Sergeant Major while they complete their NTC rotation, and will return to 701st in HHC until he departs for the Sergeant Major Academy in July.

02/19/2015

Today is 1SG Burky's last full day as Bravo Company's First Sergeant, and he was presented with his farewell present following PT this morning: a Boba Fett statue (the company mascot) made of scrap metal, nuts and bolts, and spark plugs, bearing a miniature B Co guidon. 1SG Burky will go on to be 2ABCT's Rear Detachment CSM while the unit completes their NTC rotation next month, then to the CSM Academy this summer. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication the last 2.5 years, Top!