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Warrior Renew: A unique trauma recovery program for sexual assault survivors

Posted August 1, 2014 by NTC SHARP Program

The Fort Irwin SHARP program is teaming up with MEDDAC to implement a six-week, full-time trauma recovery program for active duty servicemembers and dependents, who are survivors of sexual assault – the first of its kind in an active duty setting. The Warrior Renew Program uses an integrated curriculum specifically designed to address the unique…

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What is the Special Victim Counsel?

Posted August 1, 2014 by Capt. Joseph Galli

Courtesy photo The Fort Irwin SHARP Team partnered with the Marine Corp Logistics Base SHARP Team for the “NO More” 5k event. The Special Victims Counsel is a legal assistance attorney who has received special training to provide legal representation to victims of sexual assault. At this time, Active Duty military members, their adult dependents,…

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Honoring military for 55 years

Posted June 6, 2014 by Kenneth Drylie

Kenneth Drylie Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, participate in the 55th Annual Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade, May 17. Soldiers and civilians of the National Training Center and Fort Irwin participated in one of the largest events honoring the military in the western United States, May 16-18. The 55th annual Torrance Armed…

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Gold Star pins symbols of honor

Posted June 6, 2014 by Public Affairs Office NTC and Fort Irwin

Photo courtesy of www.army.mil Major Nalorn Sengamphan, deputy commander and general dentist with United States Army Dental Clinic Command at Fort Irwin, speaks April 9 at Fort Irwin during a ceremony honoring victims of the Holocaust and other genocides of the 20th century. Sengamphan spoke about her experiences as a child with her family escaping…

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News Briefs June 6, 2014

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Ongoing Registration for Vacation Bible School “Wilderness Escape: Where God Guides and Provides” at www.groupvbspro.com. Free and hosted at the Fort Irwin Center Chapel, July 28-Aug. 1. Step back in time at “Wilderness Escape,” exploring some of the adventures faced by Moses and the Israelites. Kids and adult volunteers participate at the Israelite Camp, sing…

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How to appeal OER’s, NCOER’s

Posted June 6, 2014 by Capt. Nate Kamotani

Have you recently received a not so good officer evaluation report (OER) or non-commissioned officer report (NCOER)? While most of us believe that we are better than what others think of us, there are specific prohibitions in Army regulation 623-3 regarding what cannot be included in the evaluation. If you believe that your evaluation contains…

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MG Ted Martin, members of Fort Irwin community paid tribute to sergeant

Posted May 2, 2014 by Gustavo Bahena

A memorial service was held April 17 to remember Sgt. Shaun Morgan Young, 23, a M1 armor crewman and, most recently, driver for National Training Center and Fort Irwin Commander Maj. Gen. Ted Martin. Young died after a motorcycle accident in Victorville, Calif., April 5. Family, friends and leadership were situated at the front of…

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Army requires providing of family, child support

Posted May 2, 2014 by Capt. Joseph D. Galli

Marriages sometime break down and the parties decide to separate. While this can be a difficult situation for all involved, it is important to understand the legal and administrative implications that arise when separating from your spouse. In addition to any applicable state law, Army regulation 608-99 outlines the obligations of Soldiers in connection with…

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Focused on the battle against TBI’s

Posted April 4, 2014 by Gustavo Bahena

Gustavo Bahena Colonel Cheryl Taylor-Whitehead, commander of United States Army Medical Department Activity here, and Shannon O’ Kelley, chief operating officer of the UCLA Health System, sign a memorandum of agreement at Fort Irwin, March 31. Traumatic brain injury experts from UCLA and the Army convened during a TBI Summit at this installation. A highly…

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Army’s top NCO gets feedback from Soldiers, families at NTC

Posted March 10, 2014 by Gustavo Bahena

When the Army’s senior non-commissioned officer asks for opinions, it could be a once-in-a-career opportunity for Soldiers to make a difference for themselves, their unit, their family or the Army. That opportunity took place when Sgt.Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III visited with leadership, Soldiers, families and community members of the National Training…

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