Met with President Plunkett of Iowa Wesleyan University today and excited to sustain our partnership to deliver quality education opportunities to Servicemembers and civilians affiliated with the Arsenal by continuing our MOU. @IowaWesleyan @Arsenal_Island iw.edu/iowa-wesleyan-…

As we head into the winter months please keep your family informed through the Alert! Mass Warning system by signing them up through their phone or email at “alert.csd.disa.mil” @Arsenal_Island @RIAFireDept

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It’s an honor and a privilege to serve as our country’s 28th Secretary of Defense, and I’m especially proud to be the first African American to hold the position. Let’s get to work.

Yesterday, I directed all CO's and supervisors to select a date within the next 60 days to conduct a one day "stand-down" on extremism in the military. This is an opportunity for us to listen, learn, and try to find solutions -- and it's only a first step.

Rock Island Arsenal the Rock Island County has established a mass COVID-19 vaccination at the Camden Centre in Milan. Go online and check it out and sign up to get vaccinated. #KillTheVirus @Arsenal_Island richd.org

Great and productive visit! “Working together to leave it better than we found it” @Arsenal_Island

#NationalMilitaryAppreciationMonth is celebrated every May & is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month as a symbol of unity. National Military. Thank you to those who have served and continue to do so! U.S. Army

I had an excellent call with Australia’s MoD Peter Dutton. The Unbreakable Alliance has faced all challenges in its first 70 years, and we stand ready with our Australian mates for the challenges of the next 70 and beyond, strengthening the #FreeandopenIndoPacific.