Our Past Is Present April 12, 2018

April 12, 2018

            You are reading “Our Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.

            Yesterday, I mentioned that while attending the Military Affairs Council Breakfast last week, Betsy Young shared information about the Lady Troopers.  Here is some of what she told the group.

            “The Mission of the Lady Troopers is to establish a continuing liaison between the military and civilian communities by exchanging information and creating feelings of mutual understanding and congeniality through social interactivity and supporting soldiers and their families. The Lady Troopers were founded in 1991 and is made up of women who live or work in the Junction City area. Their goal is to provide friendship, support and goodwill for the Military families of Fort Riley.  They host two functions, which include a Spring for the Spouses and a Fall Function for couples.  The ladies establish contact with newly arrived Command teams, maintain relationships and provide local information and assistance throughout command time at Fort Riley. Lady Troopers are known for the “Canteen” they provide at all deployments and re-deployments.  They provide cookies and other homemade baked goods at these events.  Welcome gifts are given to incoming Brigade Commander’s and Command Sergeants Majors and Battalion Commander spouses.  Special projects include Survivor Outreach Services with meals for events or during Victory Week. 

            Lady Troopers have representatives on various Boards, which include the Historical and Archaeological Society, Military Affairs Council, JC Old Trooper, and the Fort Riley Spouse Club. 

            We want to thank the Lady Troopers and the Old Trooper Regiment for all they do for our soldiers and their families at Fort Riley from the Geary County Historical Society.