Modern training facilities and ranges at Fort Riley provide warfighters of the 1st Infantry Division the capability to hone their skills in advance of deployments in support of our nation's freedom.
1st Infantry Division 100th Anniversary
The 1st Infantry Division known as the "Big Red One" celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2017.
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.
Everything you need to know about Fort Riley, Kansas ... home of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division, also known as the "Big Red One." Find out about current and upcoming events, links to social media sites, useful phone numbers and more. Connect with us through the interactive Chat Wall and get relevant notifications about happenings on post and off.
CORVIAS HOUSING ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM UPDATE
NOTICE OF ROAD WORK CUSTER ROAD - STARTING MARCH 4
Construction will begin March 4 on Custer Road. It will be closed from Huebner/McCormick to Beeman. Lower Brick Road will also be blocked prior to Custer. The work is estimated to take approximately 8 weeks.
ESTES ROAD CLOSURE FOR REPAIRS MARCH 14-17
Estes Drive will be closed to all traffic including one lane of the roundabout at the intersection of Estes Road and Normandy Drive from march 14-17. Fort Riley Utility Service's Organics Construction Crew will be performing repairs to ensure functionality of the wastewater collection system.
FORT RILEY TAX CENTER OPEN FOR THE TAX SEASON
The Fort Riley Tax Center, 7034 Bullard St. on Custer Hill, opened for service Jan. 22.
"This is the 17th year the Tax Center has been in operation at Fort Riley, and we've saved our clients millions of dollars in filing fees over that
time," said Fort Riley Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Shrader.
The center, part of the 1st Infantry Division's Staff Judge Advocate office, provides free tax preparation assistance to military members, including
active duty, active Army Reserve Soldiers on orders for more than 30 days, military retirees and eligible family members.
All tax preparers are IRS certified, trained and up-to-date on current tax rules..
For more information, visit home.army.mil/riley or call the Tax Center at 785-239-1040.
