Rock Island Arsenal
QC lawmakers back bill to boost Rock Island Arsenal
The Quad Cities congressional delegation is working to retain union jobs, attract new projects and workers, and keep costs down at the Rock Island Arsenal through the proposed Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act. That federal legislation is co-sponsored by Rep. Eric…
RI Arsenal ceremony marks Vietnam War’s 50th anniversary
The Rock Island Arsenal will host the 2023 National Vietnam War Veterans Day 50th Anniversary…
WW I trailblazers undertold Women Ordnance Workers story
Given the ubiquity of Norman Rockwell’s Rosie the Riveter, it’s not hard to see why…
RIA full scale exercise set for Wednesday
The Rock Island Arsenal will conduct a full-scale exercise (active shooter) on Wednesday, Feb. 15.…
Arsenal nabs Army award for Rock Island partnership
The U.S. Army Garrison and the City of Rock Island are celebrating a partnership that…
Wreaths Across America coming to QC
Holiday wreaths soon will be placed on the graves of more than 1,000 soldiers at…
Rock Island Arsenal tree lighting ceremony is Dec. 2
The Rock Island Arsenal annual tree lighting ceremony is set for 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec.…
Rock Island National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day
The Rock Island National Cemetery will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday,…
Rock Island Arsenal leaders, lawmakers advance next big 3D innovation
It will probably be another six months before the world’s largest metal 3D printer is…
Military Retiree Appreciation Day set
The Rock Island Arsenal will host a Military Retiree Appreciation Day from 7:30 a.m. to…
Army Sustainment Command has new commanding general
The new commanding general at the U.S. Army Sustainment Command (ASC), Rock Island Arsenal, is…
Mitchell becomes Rock Island Arsenal garrison’s new commanding officer
The new commander of the U.S. Army Garrison, Rock Island Arsenal, is “no stranger to…
Rock Island Arsenal could see $85M manufacturing investment
The Rock Island Arsenal would receive $85 million for manufacturing investment under a U.S. defense…
Here’s how the Rock Island Arsenal is supporting Ukraine’s fight
We all know the Rock Island Arsenal for its role in manufacturing munitions. But this…
Rock Island National Cemetery honors 108th U.S. Colored Troops regiment
The Rock Island National Cemetery on Arsenal Island will host a ceremony next week to…
ACES ‘a force multiplier’ for Arsenal’s soldiers, civilians
The Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) and Western Illinois University Quad Cities (WIU-QC) celebrated on Monday,…