Kansas Military Bases military bases
Army Bases
Leavenworth, Kansas Military Bases
Fort Leavenworth is a military base located in Kansas, in the immediate proximity of the city with the same name. It has almost two centuries of existence and it is by far the oldest and most important such post located in the wes...
Riley, Kansas Military Bases
Fort Riley is one of the largest military installations in the United States, covering 407 square km and hosting over 25000 individuals. It is so large that it has its own zip code. It is located on the Kansas River and spreads ov...
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