MEDDAC FORT RILEY, KANSAS

MEDDAC Fort Riley, Kansas, formally known as the United States Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Riley, traces its origins to the 19th century, supporting soldiers stationed at this historic post since its establishment. The unit has provided comprehensive medical care to service members, their families, and retirees, adapting its mission through conflicts from the Indian Wars to present-day deployments. Over the decades, MEDDAC has operated Irwin Army Community Hospital, named in honor of Brigadier General Bernard John Dowling Irwin, a pioneer in Army medicine. Today, MEDDAC Fort Riley continues to play a vital role in maintaining the health and readiness of the 1st Infantry Division and the greater Fort Riley community.