Fort Riley was established in 1853 along the Santa Fe Trail to protect settlers and travelers as they moved westward.
Readiness
Modern training facilities and ranges at Fort Riley ensure our warfighters are prepared to deploy around the globe in support of our nation's freedom.
Physical Fitness
Fort Riley features six physical fitness centers with top-of-the-line equipment and programs designed to offer what you need to stay in shape and be healthy.
Training
Fort Riley delivers the full spectrum of the live, virtual, construct, and gaming integrated training environment to the Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division and partnered National Guard and Army Reserve units.
The Flint Hills region offers residents a diverse array of activities. Explore the natural wonders of the Central Flint Hills and Milford Wetlands, visit cultural and historic sites, or try your hand at indoor and outdoor recreation activites both on and off post.
WHO WE ARE
Fort Riley is located in the Flint Hills Region of Kansas. We are home to Soldiers and families of the 1st Infantry Division known as "The Big Red One" which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017. There are approximately 15,000 active duty service members assigned to Fort Riley with more than 18,000 family members, 29,000 veterans and retirees and 5,600 civilian employees who live in the region and/or work at the post. The 1st Infantry Division as well as National Guard and Reserve units from several states use the modern training facilities at Fort Riley to gain skills necessary to defend our nation. Garrisons, also called an installation or post, are communities that provide many of the same types of services expected from any small town. Law enforcement, fire protection, sports & recreational facilities, religious activities, child & youth programs are just a small sample of the support and services we provide every day.
GOOD TO KNOW
SEXUAL HARASSMENT/ASSAULT PREVENTION (SHARP) — HELP IS AVAILABLE
The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship is for the DOD civilian workforce. Applications can be submitted beginning August 1, 2020. For more information CLICK HERE⚠.
For more information on voting and participating in political campaigns - be in the know!
Department of the Army Civilians must adhere to theHatch Act, which is a law intended to assure the public that federal programs are being administered fairly and without the influence of partisan politics.
Military members are under the DOD Directive 1344.10, “Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces on Active Duty.”
Many of the rules outlined within the Hatch Act and DODD 1344.10 are straightforward: not mentioning your official position when endorsing a candidate in a partisan election; not wearing a political campaign button to work; not soliciting campaign contributions; etc. What may be considered less straightforward is how the Hatch Act and DODD 1344.10 apply to social media and online communication.
This week's Issue of the Fort Riley Post includes the Relinquishment of Command ceremony video; the Ready and Resilient story on The Podcast, news about childcare and some fun events now open for registration.
Family Child Care Program provides alternatives for child care
Aug 6, 2020
Parenting is tough. Being an Army family can add to the challenge, especially when it comes to looking for flexible childcare options. Finding the right caregiver whether it is full-time or part-time for work schedules, medical appointments or even social time can be a struggle. For some parents, this may be more difficult due to the Coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on facilities and caregivers.
Families may think of traditional solutions such as the Child and Youth Services Child Care; however, Family Child Care is a program that serves Soldiers and their families in two ways. The program provides more options for childcare and sets up providers with their own business.
The staff from the Fort Riley Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has two big events coming up in August. Both events are in their second year. First, it’s the Bow Slinger 3-D Archery Tournament Aug. 22 and 23 and next, the Riley’s Rascal Derby downhill soapbox derby care race.
