Retiree Appreciation Day set for Oct. 15

Published Oct. 7, 2010

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Ramstein's Annual Retiree Appreciation Day is scheduled for Oct. 15 at the Ramstein Officer's Club Suite 4.

The day is designed for all military retirees in the Kaiserslautern Military Community, 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, optometry screening 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.

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 / Q & A
Information Tables will include representatives from Legal, Defense Commissary Agency, Optometry, Immunizations, Pharmacy, Health and Wellness Center, Dental, TRICARE, A&FRC, Survivor Outreach Services, USO, Services/Mortuary Affairs.

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