1-7 Field Artillery

🎖️📣 Save the Date! 📣🎖️

The 1st Infantry Division Artillery St. Barbara’s Ball is right around the corner!

📅 11 December 2025
📍 Hilton Garden Inn – Manhattan, KS

Cocktail Hour: 5:00 PM
Receiving Line: 6:00 PM

🎟️ Scan the QR code on the flyer to grab your tickets today!

Attire:
• Military: ASU, AGSU, or Mess Dress Uniform
• Civilian: Formal Attire

Join us for a night of tradition, camaraderie, and celebration as we honor St. Barbara and our proud Artillery heritage.

Good Evening 1-7 FA friends and family!

This morning we held the Change of Command ceremony for Arsenal Battery between the outgoing commander, Captain Robert Skevington and Arsenal Battery's new commander, Captain Jacob Angevine.

CPT Skevington served as Arsenal Battery's commander for the past 13 months and successfully lead his battery through one NTC Rotation as the training unit, one NTC Rotation as Opposition Forces, and countless section, platoon, and battery level live fires and artillery tables. He will surely be missed as he continues his Army Career at Fort Knox, KY and we wish him all the best.

CPT Angevine previously served as the Battalion Fire Support Officer for 2-70 Armor and as the Battalion Logistics Officer, both roles in which he excelled. We are very excited to see what new heights Arsenal Battery can reach under his leadership and we are certain his new battery is thrilled to welcome him into this new role.

Congratulations to CPT Robert Skevington and CPT Jacob Angevine!

Good evening 1-7 FA friends and family!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Family Day event this past Friday! We could not have done this without you and we are truly grateful for the support you show to this Battalion and our soldiers.

We are so happy we could show you all just a slice of what it is we do day in and day out, and to give you the opportunity to do the best part of our job... firing the Howitzers!!!

Thank you again for all your love and support and have a great rest of your weekend!

Good morning 1-7 FA friends and family!

We are excited to announce that the First Lightning Battalion will be hosting a Family Day event this Friday June 13th, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

If you would like to attend the event, we have provided a list Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below:

Q: Where do I go? Where do I park?
A: We will meet up and park at the Custer Hill Parade Field parking lot at 7:45 AM. This is at the corner of Normandy Drive and Graves Street on Fort Riley.

Q: Is Transportation provided?
A: Yes, we will have buses provided to take you and your family to the event!

Q: Is there food provided?
A: Yes, we will have sandwiches, chips, water, and CAKE!

Q: What is the Timeline for the event?
A: The schedule of events is as follows:
8:00 AM – Buses leave for the event
9:00 AM – Welcome Brief from our Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Vomastic
9:20 AM – Live Fire Demonstration
9:30 AM – Bus movement to main event site
9:45 – 10:30 AM – Opportunity to see equipment, enjoy food and drinks, and spend time with service members
11:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Opportunity to fire an artillery cannon
1:45 PM - Closing Brief from LTC Vomastic
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Buses leave event back to Custer Hill Parade Field Parking lot

Q: What items should I bring?
A: You should bring sunscreen, bug spray, a water bottle, small snacks for children, additional ear protection for children (if desired), and walking shoes.

Q: What if I need to leave the event early?
A: We will have buses on standby during the event to take anyone back early if needed.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
A: Any questions regarding the event can be directed towards the event Officer in Charge: Captain Nick Principe at 847-345-0035

We cannot wait to share just a little portion of what we do with you all and we hope to see everyone there!