07 Nov 2017

Veteran’s Day dinner at Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse

By Anne Coffman

Veteran’s Day dinner Reservations at Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse in Moline are completely booked – but we are happy to take lunch reservations.

01 Nov 2017

Veteran's Day tribute: Breakfast with the Bald Eagle

By Niabi Zoo
Nov. 11 | 9-10 a.m.
 
We're hosting Breakfast with the Bald Eagle on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11. Start your day in the Oceans gallery enjoying a warm breakfast buffet, and then head out to the Bald Eagle exhibit. Even though the zoo will be closed for the winter, you will receive a private tour to see and learn about our Bald Eagle and the successful conservation program that saved our national symbol from extinction. 
 
31 Oct 2017

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Announces Complimentary Lunch or Dinner for all Veterans and Active Military on Veterans Day. Friday, November 10th, 2017

By Anne Coffman

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouses will be welcoming Veterans and active Military to join us for a complimentary lunch or dinner on Veteran’s Friday, November 10th 2017.

Veterans and active Military need only show a valid form of Military or Veterans ID to enjoy a complimentary lunch or dinner. A special menu has been created especially for this occasion and includes sides and a non-alcoholic beverage.

Lunch

11am-4pm

31 Oct 2017

Grassley, Ernst Receive Response on Unauthorized Omaha VA Waitlist

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sens.

16 Oct 2017

Sparta Army National Guard Firefighting Team Mobilizes for Iraq

By Illinois National Guard

SPARTA, IL (10/16/2017) (readMedia)

WHO:

• Illinois Army National Guard's 661st Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team based in Sparta, Illinois.

WHAT:

• A mobilization ceremony is scheduled for a team of Soldiers who will deploy to Iraq.

WHEN/WHERE:

• Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.

27 Sep 2017

Governor Rauner completes 3rd annual ride to Springfield to support veterans

By Elizabeth Tomev
Motorcycle ride from Chicago to Springfield on Route 66 will benefit “Honor Flight”
 
19 Sep 2017

National Image, Inc., Meritorious Service Award presented to three from US Coast Guard Headquarters, Sector New York

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

WASHINGTON — The National Image, Inc., Meritorious Service Award was presented to two civilian employees from U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and one Coast Guard servicemember from Coast Guard Sector New York at the IMAGE 45th National Training Program Sept. 14 in Albuquerque, N.M.

18 Sep 2017

Illinois National Guard Soldiers ride to remember fallen Servicemembers as part of Gold Star 500

By Illinois National Guard

Media and public invited to events to help tell the story of Illinois' heroes Sept. 20-23

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/18/2017) (readMedia)-- WHO:

• Illinois National Guard Veterans

• Illinois National Guard Survivor Outreach Services

WHAT:

• 34 Veterans will ride bicycles during a four-day endurance ride, traveling a 500-mile journey from Cairo, Illinois to St. Charles, Illinois, as part of the Gold Star 500.

18 Sep 2017

Illinois Army National Guard unit mobilizes for Kuwait

By Illinois National Guard

Sept. 24 ceremony in Springfield for the 3637th Maintenance Company

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/18/2017) (readMedia)-- WHO:

• Illinois Army National Guard's 3637th Maintenance Company based in Springfield, Illinois

WHAT:

• A deployment ceremony is scheduled for approximately 135 Soldiers who will deploy to Kuwait this fall.

WHEN/WHERE:

• Sept. 24, 2017 at 9 a.m.

15 Sep 2017

Military Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 14 at Rock Island Arsenal

By Theresa R. Fitzgerald

FORT McCOY, Wis. - A military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15 at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. 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.         Photo identification is required for all personnel to access the installation.

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