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April 29, 2026
In Our Communities | On Base

Operation Patriot Press Has Soldiers Enhance Readiness 

Operation Patriot Press, hosted at Rock Island, Illinois, is bringing in members of the Army National Guard to prepare operational readiness for logistics management. Conducted annually by the Joint Munitions Command, soldiers learn about munitions and asset management in simulated test scenarios. In the previous year’s event, 651 soldiers attended from 14 different units, according to a National Guard report. 

Veterans Hold Day of Service Through VFW 

The Veterans of Foreign Wars organization will host its fifth annual day of service this May, Military.com reported. Veterans will be leading service projects in their local community, which included 2,300 different projects in 2025. Veterans can learn more about the event and join here. 

Army National Guard photo by Benjamin Crane 

April 29, 2026
In Our Communities | On Base

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