Local leaders are waiting on the U.S. Army to make their announcement concerning future troop reductions as they go from 490,000 down to 450,000 soldiers nationwide.

The potential impact on Fort Riley is not yet known, although some at the federal and state level have expressed recent confidence any troop cuts would not be substantial at the post. But…..no one knows for sure right now.

Speaking during the Tuesday night Junction City Commission meeting, City Manager Allen Dinkel stated, “We’re expecting this week, and again the dates may change a little bit, but soon an announcement from the Army regarding the staffing at Fort Riley. When it happens I think it’ll trigger a lot of things. ” Dinkel added, “It will trigger some discussion about housing, it’ll trigger a lot of discussions. And again they’re saying may be this week. But again, that could be next week, could be five months from now. But at least that’s the plan right now.”

The Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council John Armbrust recently confirmed the announcement would not come until after the Fourth of July.