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Fort Riley

American  

noun

  1. a military reservation in NE Kansas, NE of Junction City.


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After graduating in 1962, he served two years in the Army, stationed in Fort Riley, Kan. His first job in architecture was in designing hospitals.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023

It’s the home of Kansas State University, but also Fort Riley Army base, where the National Bio Defense research has drawn an educated and racially and ethnically diverse military workforce.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2021

Smith was a private first class stationed at Fort Riley, Kan., when he was arrested last year.

From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2020

They are flying at Fort Riley, Kansas, as we speak.

From Fox News • Jun. 16, 2020

Jerry had bought a sailboat when they were stationed at Fort Riley in Kansas.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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