Rock Island Arsenal

RI National Cemetery honors 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
The Rock Island National Cemetery will host the Vietnam War – 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 29. The ceremony, held annually on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, will be coordinated by local Vietnam Veterans of America…
Join the RI Arsenal at Quarters 1 for Sept. 20 Rocktoberfest
The Rock Island Arsenal is inviting the community to participate in its Rocktoberfest event Friday,…

Arsenal, cemetery to host Patriot Day remembrance event on 9/11
The Rock Island Arsenal and the Rock Island National Cemetery will host a 9/11 National…

Hinson takes command of Army Sustainment Command (ASC)
The U.S. Army Sustainment Command (ASC) headquartered on Rock Island Arsenal, now is under new…

Rock Island National Cemetery open house set
An open house will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery on Arsenal Island…

Wreaths group announces top sponsor groups in Iowa
Each year, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognizes top sponsorship groups for excellence in…

‘Industrial marvel’ tank returns to Arsenal
Lucas Voss remembers when a World War I-era tank arrived in his work area at…

Midwest Government Contracting Symposium set
The Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 15th annual…

Wreaths Across America in QC to place wreaths on Arsenal graves
Thousands of holiday wreaths will soon decorate the graves at the Rock Island National Cemetery…

RI Arsenal to host Military Retiree Appreciation Day on Saturday
Quad Cities area military retirees from all service branches and their families are invited to…

RIA to host 9/11 Flag Walk and Remembrance Ceremony
The Rock Island Arsenal will again host two events on Monday, Sept. 11, to commemorate…

Government Bridge, RI Viaduct will be closed on Saturday
The Government Bridge and Rock Island Viaduct will be closed to vehicular traffic for bridge…

Army’s Joint Munitions Command has new commander
The Rock Island Arsenal’s Joint Munitions Command (JMC) has a new commander after Col. Ronnie…

RI Arsenal opens gate May 19-20 to celebrate Armed Forces Day
Quad Citians are invited to the Rock Island Arsenal for a two-day Armed Forces Day…

Union ‘ready to fight’ against Arsenal management
Members of the American Federation of Government Employee (AFGE) union had some strong words for…

Arsenal union says contract wasn’t bargained in good faith
The union that represents some 400 workers at the Rock Island Arsenal says those skilled…
