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Fort Riley and Kansas bases face BRAC pressures and gains
Communities rely on Fort Riley and nearby bases as a major economic engine. The post supports more than 10,000 soldiers and families, with a $483.5 million payroll and $577.4 million economic impact, while McConnell and Leavenworth contribute billions in payroll and regional jobs. Local leaders push to protect bases amid BRAC talks.
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Fort Riley
Camp Center
Texas
Todd Livick
Department of Kansas
Defense
Billi
Washington
Senate
John Montgomery
Governor's
Military Affairs Coordinating Council
Kansas
Kansas Air National Guard
McConnell Air Force Base
Wichita
Montgomery
Secretary of the Army
Junction City Daily Union
McConnell
Air Force
1St Infantry Division
24Th Infantry Division
1St Armored Division
Junction City
Bill Roche
Burgoon
Roche
22Nd
184Th
Air Force Reserves
U.S. Army
89Th Regional Support Command
Todd Tiahrt
House
Pat Roberts
Jim Ryan
Armed Services Committee
Congress
Burgedon
Governor’s Commission
Fort Leavenworth