Fort Riley was one topic during the Flint Hills Regional Council meeting in Grandview Plaza on Friday. There was a report and questions answered by Garrison Commander Colonel Andrew Cole.

Some of those included:

–$1.8 billion dollars was spent on training facilities and infrastructure between 2010 and 2015. Garrison Commander, Colonel Andrew Cole reported that there are some other new projects.

–The post is reaching out to the National Guard and reserve partners. Just shy of 24,000 soldiers will train at Fort Riley this year, mainly at Camp Funston.

–The latest number for total direct economic impact of Fort Riley was calculated at $1,584, 227, 256.

–Impact Planners are working with a combined number of 2,093 troops being  eliminated from the post total due to the inactivation of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Army sequestration cuts.

–And eight single soldiers have opted to live with another soldier roommate in what was formerly family military housing on post. Those soldiers, in some cases may have family members living elsewhere where the BAH, Basic Allowance for Housing, is being used to provide support.