Military retirees and their spouses who live in the San Antonio area will learn about programs and benefits available from more than 35 agencies and organizations during an event from 8:15 a.m. to noon April 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Kendrick Club.
JBSA Retiree Appreciation Day will provide current service members with an opportunity to recognize and show appreciation to the military members who preceded them and laid the foundation for today’s armed forces, said Mike Hoffman, JBSA-Randolph Retiree Activities Office deputy director.
“It is an effort to support, advance and unify retired and active military families,” he said.
Agencies and organizations represented will include the 359th Medical Group, JBSA-Randolph Commissary and Main Exchange, TRICARE, Association of the Army, Air Force Association, JBSA-Randolph Chaplain Office, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas Veterans Commission, Army Wellness Center and many others. Representatives will provide information and answer questions.
Other facilities at JBSA-Randolph will contribute to Retiree Appreciation Day, Hoffman said.
“Randolph Oaks Golf Course will offer a 20 percent discount to retirees for merchandise and green fees,” he said. “The JBSA-Randolph Bowling Center will offer a ‘bowl one game, get one free’ special that includes shoe rental.”
In addition, the Wingman Café will be open to retirees, the JBSA-Randolph Medical Clinic will have a collection box for outdated and unnecessary drugs, the American Legion will accept retired flags for proper destruction, a movie schedule will be available and the ID card office in Pitsenbarger Hall will be open for walk-ins.
The event will also feature a military working dog demonstration and fire department equipment display outside the Kendrick Club,
Each major JBSA location typically hosts a Retiree Appreciation Day once every year. The last one was held in October at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.
For more information on next month’s Retiree Appreciation Day, call the JBSA-Randolph Retiree Activities Office at 652-6880. The office’s customer service hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday.