Armed Forces Day at Rock Island Arsenal
\n\nMay 15&ndash \;16
\n\nOPEN TO THE PUBLIC
\n\nSign up now for the Run the Ro ck 5K\, 10K\, and America&rsquo\;s Kids Run: https://runsignup.com/riaruntherock \;or scan this QR code.
\n\nPlanning to run the Army 10-Miler? Use the Run the Rock 10 K as a qualifying race.
\n\nJoin us for a two-day celebration honori ng our Armed Forces with races\, competitions\, live entertainment\, cerem onies\, and activities for all ages.
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\n\nFriday\, May 15 | Organizational Day
\n\nArmed Forces Day kicks off with our island-wide Organizational Day at Quarters One starting at noon. Join us f or food\, drinks\, and time with family\, friends\, and coworkers. All are welcome.
\n\nKey Events:
\n\n12 PM | Organizational Day begin s
\n\n3 PM | Packet Pickup opens (Run the Rock 5K\, 10K\, America&rs quo\;s Kids Run)
\n\n4 PM | Honor Among Wrestling
\n\n5:30 PM | America&rsquo\;s Kids Run
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\n\nIf you are joining us or bringing family and friends\, please ensure all guests obtain an Ar senal visitor pass from the Arsenal Welcome Center at the Moline entrance prior to arrival.
\n\nEnjoy a full afternoon of competitions\, a ven dor market\, food trucks\, a live DJ\, trolley pub tours\, Quarters One to urs\, and activities for kids including bounce houses.
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Vendors: Lite It Up\, May-Fay Apiary\, Creations from the Heart\, Dipped by Melanin &\; Co\, Wood Wore &\; String\, Mary Kay\, NK Hom e Crafts\, Starlight Stiches\, Stone Boutique LLC
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\n\ nFood Trucks: MWR Food Truck\, Bayside Bistro Food Truck\, Wolfe It Dow n Pizza
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\n\nCompetitions (Team Sign-Up Required):< /p>\n\n
Golf Scramble\, Tug of War\, 3 on 3 Basketball\, Flag Football\, Bags Challenge
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\n\nSign up at the Fitness Center or with each event POC:
\n\nGolf: MWR William Starcevich
\n\nT ug of War: JMTC Valerie Morford
\n\n3 on 3 Basketball: Garrison Dean Jordan
\n\nFlag Football: WAHC SSG Kevin McGough \;
\n\nB ags: ASC First Sgt Hood
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\n\nSaturday\, May 16 | Armed Forces Day Celebration
\n\nJoin us for a full day of events at Quart ers One as we celebrate Armed Forces Day with races\, ceremonies\, enterta inment\, and activities for all ages.
\n\nKey Events:
\n\n9 AM | Run the Rock 5K and 10K
\n\nPost Race | Runner Recognition Ceremo ny
\n\n12:30&ndash\;3 PM | Armed Forces Oath Recognition Ceremony
\n\n3 PM | Quarters One Tours Begin
\n\n3 PM | Trolley Pub Tours Begin
\n\n5 PM | Honor Among Wrestling
\n\n6:30 PM | Matt Ful ler Band
\n\nEvening | Fireworks Finale
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\n\nWe invite everyone to attend the Armed Forces Oath Recognition Ceremony as we honor the men and women taking the oath. Registration is required to a ttend. Please register online at \;https://community.ocsusa.org/eastern-iowa/ to be part of this special moment or scan this QR Code.
\n\nEnjoy a full da y of live entertainment with a DJ\, kids activities\, Quarters One tours\, and trolley pub tours around the island.
\n\nMilitary displays will be available throughout the day for guests to explore and experience.
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