Fort Riley Welcomes Return of Big Red One in Kansas
The Pentagon plan to close Kansas bases faces pushback as Fort Riley anticipates added troops and housing for a new brigade. Fort Riley aims for 3,400 soldiers and 1,000 civilians, with $600 million in new construction and room for growth. The Big Red One’s return follows a broader realignment of U.S. troops from Europe.
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Kansas Bases Benefit From BRAC Plan Near Junction City
The BRAC list delivered to Congress outlines gains for Kansas with 277 new military and civilian jobs at Fort Leavenworth and Forbes Field, plus 12 KC-135 tankers at Forbes. McConnell AFB gains new intelligence missions while the 22nd Air Refueling Wing expands, and Parsons Army Ammunition Plant closes with 167 workers moving operations to four states.
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Kansas BRAC decisions draw praise and concern across state
Kansas officials credit Sebelius appointees for a strong BRAC case citing $1 million in state and local funding and the impact of bases like Forbes Field and McConnell. Parsons and Topeka leaders express caution over the closing list while Missouri sees varied losses and Scott Air Base remains open. BRAC moves proceed to the final commission.
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