Retiree Appreciation Day scheduled for Oct. 15

Ramstein’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day is scheduled for Oct. 15 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club, Suite 4.

The day is designed for all military retirees in the KMC, no matter what branch of service. Individuals within six months of retirement are also highly encouraged to attend.

The event will provide the latest information for retirees and family members in the KMC area as well as allow individuals to renew acquaintances, listen to guest speakers, receive flu shots, and various other services. There will also be a raffle for various gifts that have been donated by organizations on base. Doors will open at 8 a.m., and presentations and  refreshments will last until noon, with the last hour dedicated to information booths.

Military and corporate information briefings, booths and displays will all be part of the day, including medical, services, Tricare, Red Cross and family readiness.

» Schedule of events «
8 a.m. — Registration
8:55 a.m. —  Assembly Invocation
9 a.m. —  Opening comments by Col. Stephen Lambert, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander
9:10 a.m. —  Briefings from AF Retiree Council, medical, services, Tricare, Red Cross, Airman & Family Readiness Center, Mortuary Affairs
10 a.m. —  Closing comments and raffle drawing
10:30 a.m. —  Flu shots provided by immunizations clinic/agencies remain available/question and answer
Tables —  legal, Defense Commissary Agency, pharmacy, Tricare, A&FRC, Survivor Outreach Services, USO, services/Mortuary Affairs.

Water and coffee will be available during registration.

Everyone will be given a raffle ticket during registration for a chance to win some door prizes provided by various sponsors.

For more information, call Master Sgt. Brad Zikas or Tech. Sgt Robert Meade at 480-2347 or 06371-47-2347.

(Information compiled by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs)