SUGAR GROVE, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2024) — As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season nears, Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) is relaunching Operation Connect-A-Vet, a program designed to link veterans, their families, and essential services. With the veteran population in Illinois growing, so does the need for targeted support that addresses both immediate needs and long-term well-being.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNA (October 29, 2024) — Over 1,000 classrooms across the country will be participating in the 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2024) — Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) announced a Military and Veterans Night Out at Rock Island Arsenal on Friday, September 27, 5-8PM. Located on a 946-acre military-base island in the Mississippi River, this event serves as a unique opportunity for Illinois veterans, military members, and their families to connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 29, 2024) — Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) announced a Military & Veterans Night Out at Rock Island Arsenal on Friday, September 27, 5-8PM. Located on a 946-acre military base island in the Mississippi River, this event serves as a unique opportunity for Illinois veterans, military members, and their families to connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources.

Alexander Martinez-Urbina is congratulated on his achievement by Lt Col Mark Christiansen, commander of the Leatherneck Battalion

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 15, 2023) — Back in May, Alexander Martinez-Urbina of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, was listed in the program for Monmouth College's 166th Commencement Exercises, along with nearly 200 other members of the Class of 2023.

SUGAR GROVE, ILLINOIS (November 3, 2023) — As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season draws near, Illinois Joining Forces is proud to unveil its latest initiative, Operation Connect-A-Vet as part of Operation Connect Illinois CARES. This initiative is designed to ensure that every Veteran feels connected.

ERLANGER, KENTUCKY (October 3, 2023) — DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the congressionally chartered voice of America’s disabled veterans, is excited to announce the launch of its latest innovation — DAV Caregivers Support.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 27, 2023) — The Rock Island Arsenal Museum will re-open Thursday, June 29, 2023, after being closed for more than three years. There will be an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30AM to mark the occasion and to celebrate the return of the installation and greater Quad-Cities landmark of military history and heritage of the region. The museum originally opened on July 4, 1905, and is the second-oldest museum in the US Army.

AMES, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Professional race-car driver Colin Garrett’s 11/11 Veteran Project is providing two speakers for the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference at Iowa State University on June 2, 2023.

AMES, IOWA (May 17, 2023) — Home Base Iowa, America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University, are proud to announce the upcoming Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference

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