Rock Island Arsenal

06/16/2026

Warm up those legs for tomorrow!!
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⚽🌎 Around the World Soccer Challenge 🌎⚽

Think you've got the skills to score under pressure? Grab your squad and join us on June 17 for the Around the World Soccer Challenge!

🏆 Compete for Installation Cup points
🥅 Score as many goals as possible in the fastest time
⏱️ Race against the clock and challenge your friends
📍 Fitness Center Basketball Courts
🕛 12:00–1:30 PM
📞 Questions? Call 309-782-5124

No registration required—just show up ready to play, compete, and have fun! ⚽🔥

06/15/2026

Happy 251st birthday to the U.S. Army! Whether it makes you feel young at heart or a tad old in the joints, the Army keeps rolling along!

Be sure to check out all the Army Heritage Month events going on now and in the coming weeks here at Rock Island Arsenal!

This we’ll defend, Be All You Can Be, On the Rock and on a Roll!

06/15/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District partnered with leaders from the Rock Island Arsenal and the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center to break ground on an $11.6 million electrical infrastructure upgrade. The construction replaces a legacy 1975 primary electrical substation with a modernized system designed to support the installation's projected energy demands.

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District partnered with leaders from the Rock Island Arsenal and the Joint Manuf...

06/15/2026

Happy 251st birthday to the United States Army! Today, we proudly celebrate 251 years of service, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to our nation. We honor every Soldier, civilian, and family member who has helped carry forward the Army’s proud legacy. This We’ll Defend.

06/14/2026

We have a great week planned ahead! There's so many events, we're going to type them out for you too!!
Tuesday- Safety Standown from 10-12 in Heritage Hall
Wednesday- Heros in Conversation at 10am in Heritage Hall
Wednesday- Around the World soccer challenge!
Wednesday- Custom Bottle Opener workshop
Thursday- Every Third Thursday Golf Scramble.
Thursday- Red White and Blue BUNCO!!! Starts at 6pm.
Saturday- Freedom Ride
Saturday- Teen Paranormal

06/13/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of its birthday, June 16. Plan a trip now!

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Chelsea Noe, Veda Britton, Peter Trainor, Anna Winters, and David Sherrick, who were recognized by Army Materiel Command, Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Christopher Mohan during his June 9 visit to RIA Garrison! Each received a Commander’s Coin for outstanding performance and contribution to the mission.

06/12/2026

Next Saturday, the Auto Center will be open bays for you to use! Amazing resource that we have on the Island, that is open to the public!! Reserve your space now!

06/11/2026

Please stay weather aware and be prepared to take cover. Strong storms moving in from the West.

[9:30 A.M. Thursday, June 11]

Severe storms, especially a bowing segment near Iowa City / I-80, are tracking eastward toward the Quad Cities, Muscatine, Muscatine, and eventually Sterling-Rock Falls. If ahead of these storms, get inside a sturdy structure! More severe storms will develop this afternoon, some likely significant severe.