Military retirees of all services and their spouses, widows or widowers are invited to Fort Riley’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Riley’s Conference Center. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8:30 a.m.

Guests will hear the latest information on TRICARE, veterans affairs, legislative issues, post exchange and commisary updates and Honor Flights.

The Executive Director of the Applied Aviation Research Center at Kansas State University Polytechnic – Salina, Air Force Col. Kurt Carraway, will discuss the present and future use of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly called drones in many walks of life from business to education during a luncheon address.

Those who plan to attend lunch must register by Oct. 4 by calling the Retirement Services Office at Fort Riley, 785-239-3320, or by emailing debra.k.shelkey.civ@mail.mil. The luncheon cost is $18.

Additionally, military retirees can get influenza shots, along with inoculations for tetanus, pneumonia and shingles, from noon to 4 p.m.

Visitors to Fort Riley ho do not have a Department of Defense ID card will need to stop by the Visitor Control Center, Exit 301 off I-70, to get a one-day pass. The Visitor Control Center opens at 8 a.m. on weekends. Passes can be obtained in advance. Under the Trusted Traveler program, Department of Defense ID cardholders may vouch for up to seven other people in their vehicle.