22 Sep 2019

50th Honor Flight Named After Place of Origin in Quad Cities

By Anne Coffman

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 20, 2019) — Ridgecrest Village proudly presents their sponsorship of the 50th Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. The flight is set for takeoff on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from the Quad Cities Municipal Airport and head to Washington DC. Upon arrival, the veterans and guardians will be taken to different memorials where their service has been honored.

18 Sep 2019

Wreath Ceremony Will Honor All Military Branches, First-Responders

By Maria Mier Llaca

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 18, 2019) — League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 10 and LULAC Youth Council 600 will honor Quad-Cities men and women who have served in the military or served the community as first-responders. This is held during the Closing Ceremony of National Hispanic Heritage Month annual wreath-laying for each military branch and first-responders on the Mississippi River.

10 Sep 2019

Military Retiree Appreciation Day October 5 at Rock Island Arsenal

By William Coppernoll

FORT McCOY, WISCONSIN (September 10, 2019) — A military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held Saturday, October 5, 8:30AM-12:30PM, at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. Retirees from all branches of the armed forces and their family members/guests are eligible to attend to receive updated information about retiree entitlement-programs.

10 Sep 2019

Hy-Vee Hosts Pre-Flight Dinner for the 49th Honor Flight of the Quad Cities

By Debbie Geisler

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 10, 2019) — On September 12, approx 100 Veterans, including 2 WWII  and 13 Korean veterans, will travel to Washington DC to visit the monuments dedicated to their service and sacrifice. This is the 11th Honor Flight of the Quad Cities that area Hy-Vee stores have sponsored.

04 Sep 2019

Ceremonial Signing Employer Support of the National Guard and Reserve Soldier 9/12/19

By Julie Johnson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 3, 2019) — As part of the Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army’s 20th Annual Military Charity Golf Tournament, a ceremonial signing of a Statement of Employer Support for National Guard and Reserve Soldiers will be held at 7PM, Thursday, September 12, at Glynn’s Creek Golf Course, 290th Street, Long Grove, Iowa.

09 Aug 2019

Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Assist Military and Veterans with New Grant Program Project: Food and Fellowship Helps Create Memorable Experiences

By Jen Sorenson

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (August 8, 2019) — The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation has launched Project: Food and Fellowship, a grant program to aid Iowa-based family-readiness coordinators, child- and youth-program coordinators, and military-community volunteers in creating and hosting social gatherings for active duty, reservists, veterans, Gold Star families, and all military families.

23 Jul 2019

Rock Island Arsenal Association of the U.S. Army 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament with Celebrity Guest SMA Kenneth Preston

By Julie Johnson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 23, 2019) — The Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (RIA AUSA) will host its 20th Annual Military Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, September 13, 2019, at Glynn’s Creek Golf Course. It will feature celebrity golfer SMA Kenneth Preston, the 13th Sergeant Major of the Army and current Vice President for Noncommissioned Officer abd Soldier Programs at the Association of the United States Army in Arlington, Virginia.

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:

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