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Military retirees learn about resources, benefit updates, at Rock Island Arsenal

By Linda Cook,

1 days ago

Military retirees from across the Quad Cities gathered to learn about resources and updates to their benefits. The annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day was Friday at Rock Island Arsenal.

Vets met with medical and dental providers, veterans service organizations, and community groups. It was also an opportunity for retirees to catch up with their fellow vets.

“We Try to make sure that we have good speakers who will them the things they need to know,” said Steve Garrington, Retiree Appreciation Day Committee member. “We have a lot of people who come by and say ‘I need to tell people about veteran assistance or veterans healthcare’ and things like that. Of course, the VA is around so there are many other things. Sometimes, there are things that they don’t think abut that could help them out."

Free flu shots were available to those who attended.

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