Jason Morin, Army Sustainment Command Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal will present the next installment in the World War I lecture series, “Gas Attacks.” The lecture will take place at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Wednesday, May 9 at 2:00pm. Join us for a look at the impact gas warfare had on the Great War and the people who fought in it.

Davenport, Iowa – The Veterans of Underage Military Service (VUMS) hold their 26th Annual Reunion on April 23-25, 2018, at the Best Western Plus Steeplegate Inn in Davenport, Iowa.  This organization is composed of men and women who enlisted in a U.S. military service before being of legal age to do so.  While many enlisted at age 15 or 16, a good number did so as early as 12, and some were in combat at age 13.

At the Quad City Veterans Outreach Center

This Sat. April 21st !!

Plan on Joining Us!!

Food & Meat Basket Giveaway

Lunch Catered Dinner by the AUSA

Chair Massages, Hair Cuts

Door Opens at 10:00 a.m. Event at 11:00 a.m.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be hosting an U.S. Service Academy Day on SATURDAY, April 14th at the Bettendorf Library. At the Service Academy Day, the Navy, Air Force and Army, along with University of Iowa’s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC, will have representatives available to meet with students and their families about enrolling and attending a Service Academy.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa are demanding answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding their national review of all VA health care provider licenses in order to certify that no doctors have been hired illegally.

Jason Morin, Army Sustainment Command Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, will present the next installment in the World War I lecture series entitled “Trench Warfare.” The lecture will take place at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Wednesday, March 14 at 6:00pm. Join us for this in-depth investigation of the intricate technique of trench warfare and its profound consequences.

Savana… State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) encourages residents of the 71st District to nominate veterans for HONOR 200.

SPRINGFIELD, IL (01/05/2018) (readMedia)-- Story by: Sgt. Stephen L. Gifford, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs

This Thursday, February 15th from 9:00am until 3:00pm

On February 15th, Bridging the Gap will host its 18th Annual Stand Down for homeless Veterans in the Quad Cities. The event will take place at the American Legion Davenport Post 26 located at 702 West 35th Street - Davenport

SPRINGFIELD, IL (02/09/2018) (readMedia)-- Springfield, Ill. – Illinois Army National Guard Col.(ret) Robert Roth of Springfield, Illinois, was awarded the Legion of Merit for his 30 years of dedicated service in a ceremony at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, Feb. 6.

The Legion of Merit is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.

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