U.S. Senator Jerry Moran told a Military Affairs Council breakfast audience Thursday in Junction City about one idea where he wants to see more action. "We are encouraging Fort Riley and we're encouraging the Army to request appropriations for better housing on post."
Moran noted that his office can make that request. "But it's much better for our success if the Army requests additional assets in housing."
The Senator added if that can be added with education and healthcare improvements on Post the measures will have been done that improve the chances of Fort Riley for a future third brigade. Moran made it clear he supports obtaining a third brigade of troops at Fort Riley.
The Post is due to receive a new elementary school, with groundbreaking set for March 4th. The new Junction City High School recently opened, and a new Irwin Army Community Hospital has opened in recent years.