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Fort Riley
is located in northeastern Kansas, one hour west of Topeka,
the state capitol. The two primary local towns are Junction
City (mostly a military town) and Manhattan (mostly a college
town, home to Kansas State University). There are a number of
small country towns and a great deal of farm land in this
area. Kansas City is about 2 1/2 hours away and is home to the
Kansas City Chiefs. The area is "laid back" with a slower
lifestyle pace great for raising children, and the people are
friendly and helpful. Many military families have enjoyed the
area enough that they retire here. The base operator's phone
number is (785) 239-3911 or DSN 312-856-1110.
History
The early history of Fort Riley is closely tied to the
movement of people and trade along the Oregon and Santa Fe
Trails. This location, approved by the War Department in
January 1853, offered an advantageous location from which to
organize, train and equip troops in protecting the overland
trails. On June 27, 1853, Camp Center became Fort Riley --
named in honor of Maj. Gen. Bennett C. Riley who had led the
first military escort along the Santa Fe Trail in 1829. The
"fort" took shape around a broad plain that overlooked the
Kansas River valley. Fort Riley is full of history that
includes "Bleeding Kansas," General Custer, the Buffalo
Soldiers, World War I and II, the Korean Conflict, the Cold
War, Vietnam, and the Gulf War.
Mission
24th Infantry Division and Fort Riley provide ready forces as
directed by FORSCOM, through 1st and 5th Armies and III Corps,
to meet the Combatant Commander's requirements across the
spectrum of current and future operations. Fort Riley also
supports homeland defense operations and or civil authorities,
as directed. Fort Riley provides mission ready, deployable
forces, who are fit-to-fight, disciplined, and imbued with the
Warrior Ethos. Mission is first, never accept defeat, never
quit, and never leave a fallen comrade. This all goes into the
Army Values that Fort Riley encompasses.
Population Served
Fort Riley serves more than 11,500 active duty service
members, over 12,000 family members, nearly 20,000 retirees
and over 5,000 civilian employees. These numbers do not
include all the National Guard and Reserve members that come
to train at Fort Riley.
Base Transportation
Currently, there is no base transportation on this
installation.
Sponsorship
Fort Riley has a quick efficient way for soldiers to obtain a
sponsor, or to just receive information if they prefer to not
have a sponsor. Go to the Newcomers Sponsorship page. All the
contact information you need is right there. There is even a
sponsorship program available for incoming youth on the same
page. Incoming personnel should use a permanent mailing
address or establish a local PO Box (a Post Office is located
on the base) to ensure timely receipt/forwarding of personal
mail while en route to Fort Riley. Service members using the
gaining unit for receipt of mail should coordinate with the
unit to ensure your mail is held for you and not returned.
Make sure you have all your necessary documents in hand. Do
not packed them in the household goods or in checked luggage.
Temporary Quarters
If you are planning on staying in the lodging facility or one
of the guest houses, Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
families may make reservations once orders are received by
calling (800) GOARMY1 or calling (785) 239-2830 , DSN
856-2830. Insure you have confirmed lodging reservations
before traveling to the post. Please remember, if lodging is
not available you need to get a Letter of Non-Availability
when you are at the Lodging Office. There are limited pet
facilities in on-post lodging. Budget accordingly with length
of time it may take to locate housing.
Relocation Assistance
Soldiers, civilian employees, and their families arriving for
duty at Fort Riley will want to visit Army Community Service.
Assistance is available in the Soldier and Family Support
Center, located on Custer Hill in building 7264. Army
Community Service offers a variety services and activities to
assist transitioning families and hosts a monthly Newcomer
Briefing on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month, except on
Federal Holidays. The Loan Closet provides short term
temporary loans of household items to include kitchen ware,
cots, car seats, card tables and chairs, and infant/toddler
pack and play kits. The hours are Monday through Friday from
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the telephone number is (785)
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