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.

Matt Tomes, Rock Island National Cemetery director, receives Naval veteran Henry Patterson's flag from his son, Rich, at the Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. Henry ...

There’s going to be a great deal of noise in Rock Island on Wednesday and Thursday morning, but there’s no need to panic. The Arsenal is using its cannons in a command change ceremony. They ...

Local News Local lawmakers call US Army secretary's visit to the Rock Island Arsenal a success A merger proposed by the U.S. Department of Defense could cut up to 400 jobs from the base.

The Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll joined officials at the Rock Island Arsenal Monday as the federal government considers possible job cuts at the facility. Driscoll met with Democratic Rep ...

U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll will visit the Rock Island Arsenal sometime soon, he told U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois on Wednesday during a congressional hearing.

The Rock Island Arsenal announced stricter security measures on Wednesday.

Members of Congress representing the Quad Cities sent a joint letter to Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, demanding evidence of inefficiency at the Rock Island Arsenal. The Army proposed ...

Despite her failing condition, Rock Island Engine 32 had one last, very important mission -- provide firefighters with a unique training opportunity.

The Rock Island Arsenal Museum is listed for potential closure, with a final decision weeks away. F. Lee Reynolds, chief of the Engagements Division and strategic communications officer with the U ...