Feb 24, 2026

Big Red One Day

Posted Feb 24, 2026 8:15 PM

Big Red One Day at Fort Riley will be held on Wednesday.

The Army said that 1ID and Fort Riley Leaders, Kansas legislators, and Community leaders will be in attendance. The Fay provides an immersive look into daily Soldier life at the 1st Infantry Division, showcasing the professionalism, discipline, innovation, and readiness of America’s First Division. 

Background: BRO Day is an initiative designed to connect the community with the Soldiers of Fort Riley and demonstrate the Division’s commitment to readiness, innovation, and people. Attendees move alongside Soldiers through a curated series of events that highlight training excellence, equipment capability, leader development, and the evolving modernization efforts of the Big Red One.

This event will also feature a focused look at the 1st Infantry Division Innovation Cell, Victory Forge, where Soldiers and leaders collaborate to develop rapid solutions, prototype emerging concepts, and strengthen the Army’s modernization priorities.