This episode we are on location at the Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, IL. Jim speaks with the Commander of the Joint Munitions and Technology center, Col. David Guida about the foundry and ...

1 / 3 Show Caption + Army leaders at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., met with Secretary of the Army, Hon. Dan Driscoll, Monday, June 30, 2025. Driscoll's visit included a tour of RIA-JMTC's factory and ...

The Arsenal, located on a large Mississippi River island between Davenport, Iowa and Rock Island, Illinois, is the only active U.S. Army foundry.

According to the Rock Island Defense Alliance, a group of community leaders that advocates for the Arsenal, the proposed merger of these two units could eliminate as many as 400 jobs.

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — Extra security precautions at the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) could cause delays for those planning to visit public spaces on the island. The Arsenal announced the ...

Col. Eloy Martinez became the 53rd commanding officer of Rock Island Arsenal’s JMTC during a traditional change-of-command ceremony held Tuesday on Arsenal Island.

Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center: About 775 employees. Metal manufacturing facility that makes military equipment and components such as gun mounts and vehicle parts.

Col. Eloy Martinez assumes command from Col. David Guida as the 53rd commanding officer of the Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing Technology Center on Tuesday, July 15, in Rock Island.

Rock Island Arsenal Golf Course is operating out of Building 60 at the corner of North Avenue and Gillespie Street. Tee times can be made up to one week in advance by calling (309) 782-4014.

Extra security precautions at the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) could cause delays for those planning to visit public spaces on the island. The Arsenal announced the changes in a Facebook post on ...