U.S. Army Garrison Fort Riley, home to the 1st Infantry Division is located in the scenic Flint Hills Region of north central Kansas.
Historic Fort Riley
Fort Riley was established in 1852 along the Santa Fe Trail to protect settlers and travelers as they moved westward.
Soldier Training and Readiness
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.
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The observance will be held Nov. 27 from 2 - 3 p.m. at Riley's Conference Center. All Observances are free and open to all Soldiers, family members and civilians from Fort Riley and the surrounding communities. This years theme is "Sovereignty, Trust and Resilience." The guest speaker is Billy Friend, Chief of Wyandotte Nation. Ethnic food sampling will be available.
Important Info for visitors: please review Fort Riley Installation Access Information.
ARMY RECOGNIZES 2018 OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
The Department of the Army has announced the winners of the 2018 Army Community Partnership Awards, which will be presented at the Army Community Partnership Recognition Ceremony on December 4, 2018, in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
Seven U.S. Army installations and neighboring communities have been selected for demonstrating partnerships that enhance Army readiness, modernize Army processes and improve business reform, while building stronger community relationships.
Fort Riley will be recognized for partnereing with the City of Manhattan, Kansas, on bulk purchasing of road salt. This agreement benefits the Flint Hills region, which experiences severe winter weather and requires bulk salt purchasing and storage prior to events.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
The kickoff to the Holiday Season will take place with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Garrison Headquarters, Ware Parade Field Dec. 6 starting at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will include the tree lighting, holiday carols and the arrival of Santa. Children will have an opportunity to visit Santa and his elves inside the foyer of Garrison Headquarters. Hot beverages and cookies will be served during the visitation and ceremony. The ceremony is open to Soldiers, families, civilian employees and community members.
Important Info for visitors: please review Fort Riley Installation Access Information.
U.S. ARMY WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING TEAM VISIT
The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Recruiting Team will be in your area conducting briefings on qualifications and application procedures to become an Army Warrant Officer. Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. and noon
Dec. 13. at 8 a.m.
Army Education Services, 211 Custer Ave., Room 006
