Having lived in Manhattan, KS while stationed at Ft. Riley I think you could get a completly different reaction if you went over to the post and talked to some of the guys there.
Drive up to Custer Hill and find a group hanging out. Ask them what they think of your kilt. I can almost guarantee the reaction will be completly different from your normal crowd.
Take the web address of every kiltmaker you can think of and of this forum 'cause you WILL be asked where you got the kilt and where to get more information.