Retiree Appreciation Day

Two retirees laugh during Retiree Appreciation Day May 3, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Bases, Ark. Throughout the day, vendors from LRAFB and the local community handed out free samples and brochures to retirees and informed them about their programs and organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cliffton Dolezal)

Retiree Appreciation Day

Published May 8, 2014
By Senior Airman Kaylee Clark
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The retiree activities office hosted the 36th annual Retiree Appreciation Day May 3, 2014, at the Thomas Community Activities Center at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.

Col. William Otter, the 19th Airlift Wing vice commander, began the event by welcoming and thanking all of the retirees for their dedication to the military.

Approximately 470 retirees attended the Retiree Appreciation Day.

There were 35 vendors that set up booths with informational pamphlets and brochures. Humana Military, mental health, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Air Force Association and the Department of Veteran Affairs are just a few of the vendors that were at the event.

"We tried to bring in vendors that would benefit retirees," said John Heffernan, the director of the retiree activity office.

Retirees had the opportunity to hang out, enjoy free food and learn a few things from local vendors and organizations.

"It was a good opportunity for me to catch up with some of my old friends from the past," said Tom Williams, a volunteer at the retiree activities office.

For more information about the retiree activities office contact John Heffernan at (501) 987-6095.