ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — On June 30, Dan Driscoll, the 26th Secretary of the Army, made his first official visit to the Rock Island Arsenal – an installation that has supported Army readiness since 1862.
During the visit, Army leaders highlighted the diverse capabilities and critical missions of the major commands and tenant organizations at the installation, underscoring RIA’s enduring role in supporting joint force operations and sustaining combat power.
Driscoll began the day at First Army’s headquarters, where he met with the commanding general, Lt. Gen. Mark Landes, and his staff regarding the functions of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve, training considerations for counter-unmanned aerial systems, and...
07.02.2025 | ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS, US |
Story by Matthew Wheaton
