Videos

July 19, 2022

Starting Over

FORT RILEY, Kan. — It's not the first time he's recovered from alcoholism so what's different now? In the second part of this interview, SFC Matthew Rutkowski recounts how he betrayed himself during phases of recovery. AMIOP, a behavioral health program, is now helping him start over with life and with himself. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley.

July 18, 2022

Limited Capabilities Projected & Plan to Mitigate Impact

FORT RILEY, Kan. — IACH expects to go through a shortage of care toward the end of July that will affect some specialties. The hospital commander and command sergeant major explain why IACH will experience limited capabilities of care and how the organization plans to mitigate the impact. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley.

July 18, 2022

Unhinged

FORT RILEY, Kan. — His dream was to make First Sergeant. He achieved it. Then he started drinking...again. SFC Matthew Rutkowski lost the job he always wanted, the people he loved, and his grip on life. Creative Commons Music by Scott Buckley.

July 15, 2022

Tick Off Your Pets

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Don't let ticks become engorged on your best friends. Check your dog after going for a hike or playing in the park on Fort Riley. An Army animal specialist with the Veterinary Treatment Facility demonstrates how to look for these vampiric creatures on Bailey. Creative Commons Music by Scott Buckley.

July 5, 2022

Reconnecting With a Teen

FORT RILEY, Kan. — How do we connect with a child who has distanced him or herself? Do we understand the environment shaping our kids? Have we shown our kids we too face stressors? In part two of this interview, John Jones shares what he’s learned as a parent following a daughter's attempt to end her life.

June 30, 2022

One Parent's Painful Memory

FORT RILEY, Kan. — From the outside, John Jones' daughter appeared normal. There were no obvious signs of an unbearable burden within. And then a parent's worst nightmare almost became real. Jones retells the painful memory of that near-miss so that we may reconsider the relationships we take for granted.

June 28, 2022

Freedom to Be Yourself

FORT RILEY, Kan. — There was a time when CPT Rachel King had to wrestle with the dilemma of loving a woman openly or serving in the Army. Here she tells us her story so that others may draw strength from her. Creative commons music by Scott Buckley.

June 10, 2022

Let's Tick Talk

FORT RILEY, Kan. — They're on Fort Riley, including playgrounds. It only takes about 5 minutes of brushing against tall grass to draw these parasitic arachnids onto your body without your consent. Don't neglect to check yourself and your kiddos. It may be hours or even the next day before discovering they've been feeding on your blood. CPT Jake Pinion, chief of environmental health, helps you reduce the risk of becoming a tick's next meal.

June 3, 2022

Stop the Bleeding Under Fire

FORT RILEY, Kan. — CAUTION: Graphic images of simulated wounds and amputations. The ability to provide trauma care on the battlefield can make the difference in whether a Soldier arrives alive at a higher level of care. IACH Soldiers of all stripes and specialties stepped out of the confines of the hospital and into a simulated austere environment with limited medical capabilities to test their skills in caring for casualties.

June 3, 2022

Self-Doubting Moms

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Are you beating yourself because you haven't done enough for your kids? Secretly wishing you could take a break from being a mom? Puzzled by how others got the mom thing down? Do you miss the days when you just went out to get your nails done? Lacey Ross, an OB/GYN Women's Health Clinic registered nurse, helps new moms understand parenthood is hard work to the point of emotional breakdown. That's why self-care is necessary, not selfish.