U.S. army fort riley

Home of the 1st Infantry Division

1st Infantry Division

Fort Riley is home to the 1st Infantry Division.
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Historic Fort Riley

Fort Riley was established in 1853 along the Santa Fe Trail to protect settlers and travelers as they moved westward. This is the Main Post in 1866.
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.
Irwin Army Community Hospital

Irwin Army Community Hospital opened in 2016, offering the Fort Riley community state of the art facilities.
Community

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 a premier training site, with 150 square miles of dedicated training area, equipped with cutting edge, state-of-the-art training aids to build and maintain combat ready forces. Fort Riley provides quality accommodations for Soldiers and families and is a well-integrated part of the thriving communities that surround the post. The installation is home to the oldest continuously serving active-duty division in the U.S. Army, 1st Infantry Division.

Located in the Flint Hills region of Kansas, Fort Riley hosts approximately 15,000 active-duty service members and more than 18,000 family members. The area is also home to nearly 30,000 veterans, retirees and 5, 600 civilian employees who work at the post.

Fort Riley also serves National Guard and Reserve units as they train and hone their skills using the vast and modern training facilities at Fort Riley.

News

Friday June 26, 2026

Fort Riley DEERS is Presented With The 2025 U.S. Army Site of the Year Award

Fort Riley DEERS Office Named 2025 U.S. Army Site of the Year

Tuesday May 12, 2026

Soldiers of D-Co, 1BEB launch the Diehard One-Way Strike Drone Experimentation Series

1st Infantry Division Soldiers Demonstrate Anti-Armor Capability

Thursday April 16, 2026

For Injured Soldiers, a New Ambulance Could Mean a Return to the Fight

Monday October 7, 2024

Fort Riley Child and Youth Services earns high marks

GOOD TO KNOW

Facial Recognition lanes are at Fort Riley's Ogden and Henry Access Control Points. Check out the flyer for what drivers entering the installation will need to know.

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The new My Army Post App (MAPA) connects Fort Riley Soldiers, Army Families, Veterans, Retirees, Civilians and community members with Fort Riley resources and information.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Henry ACP outbound traffic on K-State home game weekends
03 Sep 2026 15:55
K-State Game Day Weekend Traffic Alert ⚠️ KDOT will shut down the eastbound on-ramp from Henry Drive to 1-70 for the K-State home game this weekend. The ramp is expected to be closed from 10 AM Friday, Sept 4 through Sunday morning, Sept 6. This is an ongoing project that will be in effect for K-State home games throughout the 2026 football season. Once timelines for each weekend are available, they will be added to these announcements. Continue to follow us on our social platforms for further information.
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