Expanded Military Retiree Appreciation Day in August Published July 11, 2008 GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- The first Military Retiree Appreciation Day at Grissom Air Reserve Base in 2007 was such a huge success that base officials decided to have another one this year, only with an expanded lineup. The 2008 Military Retiree Appreciation Day is Friday, August 22, and will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Military retirees attending the event will be treated to a free complimentary picnic style lunch, have access to an information fair and be able to socialize with friends old and new. "We have increased the area and number of organizations participating in the information fair," explained Colonel Lockard. "More than 20 organizations that provide services to military retirees will be on hand to answer questions and provide educational materials." Scheduled to be in attendance are representatives from Tricare, Delta Dental, Air Force Association, Navy Club of Lafayette, Marine Corps League, Grissom Community Council, Miami-Cass-Howard County Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Grissom Air Museum, the National Military Family Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Grissom agencies will include Pass & ID, 434th Services Flight, and the Military Personnel Flight. "We hope Military Retirees will visit with us and take advantage of the items we have lined up for them," added Colonel Lockard. "The retirees have served their country and we want to take the opportunity to express our gratitude to them." For more information on the Military Retiree Appreciation Day, call (765) 688-3348.
