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 Arm y 10-Miler? Use the Run the Rock 10K as a qualifying race.
\n\nJoin us for a two-day celebration honoring our Armed Forces with races\, compet itions\, live entertainment\, ceremonies\, and activities for all ages.
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\n\nFriday\, May 15 | Organizational Day
\n\nA rmed Forces Day kicks off with our island-wide Organizational Day at Quart ers One starting at noon. Join us for food\, drinks\, and time with family \, friends\, and coworkers. All are welcome.
\n\nKey Events:
\n\n12 PM | Organizational Day begins
\n\n3 PM | Packet Pickup opens (Run the Rock 5K\, 10K\, America&rsquo\;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\, pl ease ensure all guests obtain an Arsenal visitor pass from the Arsenal Wel come Center at the Moline entrance prior to arrival.
\n\nEnjoy a ful l afternoon of competitions\, a vendor market\, food trucks\, a live DJ\, trolley pub tours\, Quarters One tours\, and activities for kids including bounce houses.
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\n\nVendors: Lite It Up\, May-Fay Apiary\, Creations from the Heart\, Dipped by Melanin &\; Co\, Wood Wor e &\; String\, Mary Kay\, NK Home Crafts\, Starlight Stiches\, Stone Bo utique LLC
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\n\nFood Trucks: MWR Food Truck\, Baysi de Bistro Food Truck\, Wolfe It Down Pizza
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\n\nCom petitions (Team Sign-Up Required):
\n\nGolf 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\nTug of War: JMTC Valerie Morford
\n\n3 on 3 Basketball: Garrison Dean Jordan
\n\nFlag Football: WAHC S SG Kevin McGough \;
\n\nBags: ASC First Sgt Hood
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Saturday\, May 16 | Armed Forces Day Celebration
\n\nJoin u s for a full day of events at Quarters One as we celebrate Armed Forces Da y with races\, ceremonies\, entertainment\, and activities for all ages.\n\n
Key Events:
\n\n9 AM | Run the Rock 5K and 10K
\n\nPo st Race | Runner Recognition Ceremony
\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 Wre stling
\n\n6:30 PM | Matt Fuller 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 attend. 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 day of live entertainment with a DJ\, kid s activities\, Quarters One tours\, and trolley pub tours around the islan d.
\n\nMilitary displays will be available throughout the day for gu ests to explore and experience.
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