Military Retiree Appreciation weekend scheduled for Sept. 26 Published Aug. 8, 2014 Robins Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The Retiree Activities Office is sponsoring the Annual Military Retiree Appreciation Weekend, Sept. 26 through 28. The event offers Robins Air Force Base and community partners an opportunity to recognize and inform the retired military population. A job fair at the Heritage Club kicks off the weekend Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday's activities begin at 6:30 a.m. with a pay-as-you-go breakfast at the Wynn Dining Facility. Briefings begin at 9 a.m. Col. Chris Hill, Installation commander, will speak to attendees. Other briefings may be provided by the base pharmacy, immunization clinic, TRICARE, security forces and others. A pay-as-you go lunch will be available in the Heritage Club's Pizza Depot from noon until 1 p.m. A vendor fair will be held in the Heritage Bingo Room from noon to 4 p.m. The fair will provide on- and off-base organizations which support retirees to introduce themselves and provide education on available resources and services. Local businesses and organizations can set up a vendor table at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Set up for the event will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All local veterans organizations are encouraged to participate. Drawings for door prizes will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Heritage Club Bingo Room.