Army Base Realignment and Closure

Kuhl USARC, Ripley


BRAC Summary: Close SSG Roy Kuhl US Army Reserve Center and Maintenance Facility in Ripley and the MAJ Elbert Bias USAR Center, Huntington, WV, and re-locate units into a new Armed Forces Reserve Center in the vicinity of Ripley, WV, if the Army is able to acquire land suitable for the construction of the facilities. The new AFRC shall have the capability to accommodate West Virginia National Guard Units from the West Virginia Army National Guard Readiness Center in Spencer, WV, if the state decides to relocate those National Guard units.

Property Description: Located on 3.0 acres on the south eastern side of the city of Ripley, West Virginia and contains four permanent structures and three parking lots. Structures include a 15,447 sf administration building and a 3,433 sf OMS.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 4.51
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 4.51

Local Redevelopment Authority:
City of Ripley
203 South Church Street
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-3482

Last Page Update: July 13, 2026