Scott Air Force Base to host its annual Retiree Appreciation Day Published Oct. 24, 2024 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Scott Air Force Base will be hosting its annual Retiree Appreciation Day, November 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Scott Event Center. The Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. to allow time for attendees to register and enjoy free coffee and refreshments. Retirees and dependents receive brochures about various services available to them during the 35th annual Retiree Appreciation Day event on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 14, 2023. In addition to the information booths, light refreshments and door prizes were provided by the Exchange (the Army and Air Force Exchange Services, AAFES). (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyler A. P. Moody) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The event is open to all military retirees, immediate family members and surviving spouses from all branches. There will more than 20 informational booths covering a wide array of services available for retirees. Some of them include ID card appointment scheduling, Military and Family Readiness Center help, Scott Pass registration (must have valid ID) among many more. Colonel John Poole, who took command of the 375th Air Mobility Wing in July 2023, will give a speech to open the event. Information booths and services planned for the event are listed below. Please check back for additions to this list as its subject to change. SERVICES ID Card Appointment Scheduling Scott Pass Registration (Automated Gate) MEDICAL INFORMATION VA Health Care FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON ITT (Info Tickets & Travel) Library Bowling Alley Golf Course Military & Family Readiness Center INFORMATIONAL PGA Hope Veterans Affairs COMMUNITY DAV Itinerary: 8:30 a.m. - Info Booths Open to Public 9:00 a.m. - Registration 9:30 a.m. - Official Presentation, including posting of colors, national anthem, Wing/CC Remarks, Service Recognition, Guest Speaker Col (Ret.) Laurel "Buff" Burkel, and more. 10:45 a.m. - Info Booths continue to be open after presentations 12:00 p.m. - Event Concludes With questions, please contact 1st Lt Olivia Abel at olivia.abel.1@us.af.mil. Let us know your experience. Please take our survey. Scott AFB Hosts 35th annual Retiree Appreciation Day Scott Air Force Base hosted the 35th annual Retiree Appreciation Day event on Scott AFB, Illinois, Oct. 14, 2023. Over 30 booths provided information to 310 attendants about a variety of services available to retirees and dependents, from scheduling an ID card appointment to medical support options. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyler A. P. Moody) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res SLIDESHOW | images | Scott AFB Hosts 35th annual Retiree Appreciation Day Scott AFB Hosts 35th annual Retiree Appreciation Day Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leroy Niehaus and Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Walter Leninsky pass out information about the Retiree Affairs Office during the 35th annual Retiree Appreciation Day event on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 14, 2023. Before the booths opened, members of Team Scott performed a salute to veterans, one for each combat era, going back to WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyler A. P. Moody) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res SLIDESHOW | images | Scott AFB Hosts 35th annual Retiree Appreciation Day Scott AFB Hosts 35th annual Retiree Appreciation Day Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leroy Niehaus speaks about the role of the Retiree Affairs Office during the 35th annual Retiree Appreciation Day event on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 14, 2023. The RAO helps inform retirees and their dependents of services that range from healthcare to ID Card services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyler A. P. Moody) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res SLIDESHOW | images | Scott AFB Hosts 35th annual Retiree Appreciation Day U.S. Air Force Logo