Fort Riley — Transition Guide
Everything you need to plan your transition from Fort Riley in Junction City, KS. Local job market, VA resources, and KS veteran benefits.
ACTIVE DUTY
15,200
TOTAL COMMUNITY
25,000
MAJOR UNITS
3
TAP OFFICE
Yes
Major Units at Fort Riley
Manhattan-Junction City, KS Job Market
The Manhattan-Junction City, KS metro area is the local job market for veterans transitioning from Fort Riley. Many veterans choose to stay in the area due to established community ties.
Transition Tips
- 1.Start your job search 6-12 months before separation
- 2.Attend Fort Riley's TAP workshops and career fairs
- 3.Connect with local veteran employment organizations
- 4.Research Manhattan-Junction City, KS cost of living and salary ranges
Kansas Resources
- •10 VA facilities in Kansas
- •190K veterans in Kansas
- •State veteran benefits and tax exemptions
Army Career Translation Guides
Explore civilian career paths for Army occupations commonly found at Fort Riley.
Infantryman
7 career paths
Combat Engineer
5 career paths
Fire Support Specialist
4 career paths
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
5 career paths
Cavalry Scout
4 career paths
Information Technology Specialist
7 career paths
Signal Support Systems Specialist
4 career paths
Paralegal Specialist
4 career paths
VA Claims & Disability
Start your VA disability claim before or after separating from Fort Riley. File a Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) claim 90-180 days before separation for faster processing.
Plan Your Transition from Fort Riley
Use our free toolkit to translate your MOS, build your civilian resume, track VA claims, and explore Kansas benefits — all in one place.