Tomorrow is big day for military retirees at GARB Published Aug. 22, 2007 GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind -- After months of hard work and planning, the first every Military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held tomorrow at Grissom ARB. The event, which includes free food, an information fair, and other special surprises, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Picnic Pavilions adjacent to the new lodging complex at Grissom ARB. "As long as we have good weather, we anticipate a large crowd," explained Lt. Col. Gary Lockard, chief of public affairs. "The members of the Retiree Information Office have done an outstanding job in planning for the event. I am confident that attendees will be pleased with the activities and information provided to them." Brig. Gen. Dean J. Despinoy, 434th ARW Commander, will kick off the event by providing the official welcome and opening comments. For the information fair portion of the appreciation day, various organizations that provide services to military retirees will be on hand to answer questions. Scheduled to be in attendance are representatives from the Veterans Administration, Tricare, Delta Dental, Air Force Association, Navy League, Marine Corps League, Grissom Community Council, Miami-Cass-Howard Veterans Service Officers, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Grissom Air Museum, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Grissom agencies will include Pass & ID, 434th Services Flight, Legal Office and the Military Personnel Flight. For more information on the Military Retiree Appreciation Day, call (765) 688-3348.
