Mountain Home AFB invites military retirees to attend Appreciation Day Published Sept. 9, 2025 MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho – Mountain Home Air Force Base is set to host Retiree Appreciation Day, an event dedicated to honoring all esteemed retired military members for their years of dedicated service while focusing on providing retirees valuable information and resources to support their post-military lives. This event is free and all military retirees in the area are invited to attend. It will take place on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Silver Sage Event Center’s Main Ballroom located at 435 1st Avenue, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648. This year marks a revival of this celebration. The event will provide not only valuable insight into the benefits and entitlements for military retirees but will also include subject-matter experts on these services present to answer questions. Retirees will also be able to see how the military mission has evolved. The day will include an opportunity to experience Military Working Dogs, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, and maintenance loading demonstrations. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Participants will need to have access to the military installation to join the event. RSVP is highly encouraged, but not mandatory, and can be done by emailing: 2025RetireeRSVP@gmail.com.