06 Jun 2019

Photo/Video Opportunity with Hershel Woody Williams, Medal of Honor Recipient

By Julie Johnson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2019) — The Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (RIA AUSA) will host a news conference featuring Hershel Woody Williams, Chief Warrant Officer, W-4, the last surviving United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient from WWII.

31 May 2019

Photo/Video Opportunity with Medal of Honor Recipient, Hershel Woody Williams

By Julie Johnson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 31, 2019) — The Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (RIA AUSA) will host a news conference featuring Hershel Woody Williams, the last surviving United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient from WWII.

08 May 2019

Ready Set Connect Young Professionals Event with Area Senior Military and Community Leaders

By Julie Johnson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 8, 2019) — The Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (RIA AUSA) will host a Young Professionals event on Wednesday, May 29, 5:30–7:30 PM, at the Rock Island Arsenal Museum. Designed to build connections and leadership skills, 28 participants will engage in two activities:

08 May 2019

Freedom Medallion Isabel Bloom Signing Event

By Julie Johnson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 8, 2019) — The Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (RIA AUSA) will host a signing event for new sculpture, the Freedom Medallion, released for the first time Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 25th, at the Isabel Bloom Moline Studio, 1505 River Drive, 10AM–1PM, artist Donna Young will be on hand to sign sculptures purchased with all proceeds to benefit the local military community through Chapter support.

07 May 2019

Blue Star Families Launches the 2019 Military Family Lifestyle Survey

By Academy of United States Veterans

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2019) — Blue Star Families announces the launch of the 2019 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, available online now at

15 Feb 2019

National Guard Soldier Miranda Banks ofCheektowaga, Illinois, Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities

By Col Richard Goldenberg

LATHAM, NEW YORK (February 14, 2019) — Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Miranda Banks from Cheektowaga, Illinois and assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division Band received a promotion to the rank of Sergeant.

04 Feb 2019

Have You Met Your America?

By Assal Ravandi, President/CEO, Academy of United States Veterans

My fellow Americans,

11 Dec 2018

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Veterans Memorial Parkway Friday, December, 14th, 4:00 PM

By Jennifer A. Nahra

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Veterans Memorial Parkway Friday, December, 14th, 4:00 PM Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the opening of Veterans Memorial Parkway. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00pm. The road will be officially opened following the ceremony.

Agenda

Welcome

Project Remarks and Thank you

Project Construction

Parking available as follows:

06 Dec 2018

WQUD-FM COLLECTS ONE TON OF ITEMS FOR U.S. TROOPS OVERSEAS Items Will Arrive in Time for Christmas

By WQUD Vintage Radio

WQUD-FM 107.7 Vintage Radio’s third annual “Stuff for the Troops” drive has already shipped 228 “We Care Packages” overseas to U.S. Troops serving in all branches of our military in appreciation of their service this holiday season. A project that started small has grown to raise over $10,000 in monetary and item donations and will reach this year’s goal of sending over ONE TON of goods to the troops this year.

19 Oct 2018

FORMER VA HEAD OFFERS BAND OF BROTHERS TRAVELOGUE A Photographic Tour of Then and Now by Bettendorf Native Barry Sharp

By Executive Director

– In honor of Veterans Day, Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy offers a slideshow tour of four European countries and locations familiar to World War II veterans. Landscape photographer Barry Sharp returns to the Quad Cities for a special presentation that contrasts historical and contemporary photos. The presentation is Friday, November 9 at 4:30 p.m. with a reception following at 5:30 p.m. at Bereskin Gallery, 2967 State Street, Bettendorf. The event is free.

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