About Rock Island Arsenal

The Rock Island Arsenal supports more than 54,000 active, reserve, retired military, civilians and family members within a 150-mile radius of the base. Located in Rock Island, Illinois, the Arsenal is the largest employer in the Iowa and Illinois bi-state region known as the Quad Cities and is home of the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center and the Quad City Cartridge Case Facility.

The Arsenal plays an important role in the community. A leader in educational outreach, the Arsenal partners with local colleges and universities to ensure opportunities reflect the needs of the Arsenal workforce. Relationships are also built with local commercial industries to encourage the use of lightweight metals. Elected officials are frequently invited to the Arsenal and educated on the strategic importance of the base.