D.E.L. Motors Serving Fort Riley Drivers
D.E.L. Motors have been long-time military supporters and look to the historical Fort Riley to honor America’s heroes. Fort Riley itself is over 150 years old, with a ton of involvement in establishing the local community and other major endeavors of the United States throughout its history. Thousands of enlisted military and officers reside on and around Fort Riley, and the population has become a large portion of the surrounding community. The fort itself covers over 100,000 acres of land in Northeastern Kansas in Junction City. Learn more about Fort Riley as it is today, its integral role in the region, and its role throughout the decades in Junction City.
The History of Fort Riley
Fort Riley was built in 1853 and was named in honor of Major General Bennet C. Riley. The fort was originally built to assist traders and travelers along the Santa Fe trails, but after the Civil War, it became a major U.S. Calvary post for tactics and training. Also, after the Civil War, Fort Riley was home to the infamous General Custer and served as a base for skirmishes against local Native Americans. In 1887, Fort Riley became the site of the United States Cavalry School, and home to the famous 9th and 10th all-black regiments. The Fort was also said to have been ground zero for the 1918 Spanish Flu. Since the end of World War II, several different infantry divisions have been stationed at Fort Riley. The fort has played a role in each major war since, including the Korean War, the Cold War, Vietnam, and the Gulf War.
Fort Riley Today
Recent years have brought on several changes to Fort Riley’s operations. In 1996, the infamous 1st Infantry Division was transferred from the Fort to Germany but was reinstated several years later along with the reactivation of the 24th Mechanized Infantry Division. Soldiers from Fort Riley remain in nearly all corners of the world, on missions involved in nation-building and peacekeeping causes. Today’s population of Fort Riley is huge, with a total population of nearly 68,000 people. These include veterans, family members, retirees, and more. Active enlistees include 13,000 soldiers, with about half living on post and half of them living throughout the community.
Visiting Fort Riley
Fort Riley is home to many tourist attractions and activities to keep you occupied regardless of your interest.
- US Cavalry Museum: This museum is housed in a hospital that was built back in 1855 and tells the story of the cavalry with an art gallery exhibit. It also depicts the Kansas/Missouri Border War.
- Custer House: This home is the only officer’s quarters to survive the early history of the Fort.
- Fort Riley Outdoor Recreation Center: The adventure park provides open access during business hours where you can play disc golf, visit the batting cages, practice archery, play paintball, or walk or jog along on one of the fitness paths.
- Heritage Park: This public area pays tributes to fallen soldiers of the Civil War, and Vietnam War, and those who are POWs. Special events are held here throughout the year, including a multi-day celebration for the Fourth of July.
- Playground Park: This space is perfect for the kids in the family with plenty of playground equipment to enjoy for hours. Adults can get involved with a handball court, a volleyball court, and five tennis courts. On hot days, you can cool off with the municipal pool and sprayground.
- Fort Riley Marina: Rent a fishing boat, kayak, or pontoon boat and spend the day out on the water on Milford Lake, which is the largest man-made body of water in the state.
Fort Riley Drivers Choose D.E.L. Motors
D.E.L. Motors presents a massive inventory at great prices for everyone stationed at Fort Riley as well as the family members and veterans living in the surrounding areas. We have an excellent range of vehicles from all your favorite brands, and many are within recent model years so you have access to all of the best modern features.
We have an outstanding finance department that provides competitive rates and flexible loan terms to help you meet your budget. We work with all types of credit and can get you the best rates on a used car loan. With our online credit application, you can get pre-approved for financing even before you come in to pick out your vehicle. It takes just a few minutes to fill out the form. Our team of financial experts will verify your information and let you know how much you qualify for with financing.
Whether you have good credit, bad credit, or no credit at all, we can get you into a quality used vehicle. If you have a current vehicle, we’ll determine its value, so you can use it as a trade-in.
Our service team is expertly trained and stays up-to-date on the latest vehicle technology so every vehicle receives the best care, from the big fixes to routine maintenance. The service technicians are trained in all makes and models, so we can service whatever vehicle you choose to buy. We provide continuous training to keep our technicians up to date on new technology. We also ensure the service center has the latest in diagnostic and repair equipment and tools to take care of whatever problems may arise.
You can schedule service for oil changes, tire rotations, wheel alignment, and a host of other maintenance items to keep your vehicle running its best. When a part wears out, you can count on our team to diagnose the issue and make the repair to get you back on the road. We keep a well-stocked inventory of parts and all the tires and batteries from major brands.
Plan your next visit whether it’s an oil change or a test drive for your next amazing pre-owned vehicle. If you live around Fort Riley, we can make your dreams of car ownership come true. Visit us at D.E.L. Motors today and let us help you get into the vehicle you want.