where are the army bases in kansas
Guide to Army Posts in KS. Updated: May 26, 2016. Two of the U.S. Armyâs longest-serving installations are located in the nationâs heartland, the state of Kansas. Although Kansas also hosts McConnell Air Force Base, the Army, with more than 13,000 personnel, provides by far the largest military presence in the Jayhawk State. Fort Leavenworth
At over 100,000 acres, Fort Riley is a large Army base in Northern Kansas. It received its name from Major General Bennett C. Riley, who led the first military escort along the Santa Fe Trail. It was first called Fort Riley in 1853. Previous to that it had been a camp. It played an important role in the settlement of the American West.