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Mission Statement:
Fort Riley was originally built to protect settlers coming down the Kansas River heading west and was spared the fate of other frontier forts. It became the cavalry headquarters of the Army, and even today, hosts the US Army Cavalry Museum. In the 148 years since its establishment, soldiers from Fort Riley have gone forth many times to help develop our country and to preserve the principles upon which the United States was founded. From the pioneer days of our nation's westward expansion, to the beaches of Normandy, to the jungles of Vietnam, and to the deserts of Iraq, soldiers from Fort Riley have always stood ready to answer the call.
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