Military Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 29 at Rock Island Arsenal

FORT McCOY, Wis. -- A Retiree Appreciation Day will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Rock Island Arsenal. Retirees from all branches of the armed forces and their family members are eligible to attend. The event will run from 7 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. at the Post Restaurant, building 60.

Retiree Appreciation Day is an opportunity for all armed forces retirees, spouses, widows, and/or guests to receive updated information about retiree entitlement programs.

Photo identification is required for all personnel to access the installation.

Registration is required. Forms are available at http://www.mccoy.army.mil/Retirees/documents/HONORS_2011.pdf. Lunch is available for $11 per person; make checks payable to "Arsenal Club" and include with the registration. Mail registration form to: Retiree Appreciation Day, 916 Belmont Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52804. For more information, call (563) 322-4823.