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Fort Irwin teaches master resiliency to incoming Soldiers

Photo by Gustavo Bahena, Public Affairs Office Charlie Guevara (right), Fort Irwin Waste Management supervisor (with sub-contractor Sullivan International), speaks to the Bear Den Cub Scouts from Troop 67 at the Fort Irwin Recycling Center, Oct. 9. The Scouts visited the facility to learn about the recycling program on post. In September, Fort Irwin revamped…

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‘Heroes to Careers’ summit a great informational resource

Even if you’re not getting out of the Army soon, the Heroes to Careers summit was a great conference to have attended. Even if you are not currently serving, the summit was full of information that can be shared. The resource meeting was held Oct. 15, here, and was attended by 14 different organizations, who…

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I can’t compare this country to others Experiences, travels lead to settling here, becoming Soldier

Editor’s note: Coming to America stories are unique to each person who has chosen to make a home in the United States. A National Training Center Soldier, with ties to Armenia and Iran, who came here in the past few years, shares his story below. Courtesy Photo Spc. B, with the 51st Translator Interpreter Company,…

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In with the Old

The 2013 Mojave River Trail Days event provided young and old with sights and sounds from the days of the Old West.

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NTC supports Homeland Security special agent training

From Sept. 15-21, about 40 HSI Special Response Team members from Los Angeles and Arizona conducted day and night training at two NTC villages to fulfill their required 40-hour annual training.

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Follow some simple steps to avoid trouble when buying a vehicle

Posted  September 20, 2012

Buying a new car is an exciting process. It is a serious one too. Not only does it lead to a potentially long-term financial obligation, but also requires you to wade into a system where many sales professionals capitalize on your lack of knowledge to profit more from the sale. This most often occurs through…

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Wildcats snag another championship

Posted  April 5, 2013

Fort Irwin Middle School basketball teams top High Desert Athletic League Fort Irwin Middle School basketball teams for girls and boys have done it again. They both took first place in the High Desert Athletic League for the 2012-2013 season. The girl’s team has won the championship three years in a row and the boys…

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New Raptor takes flight

Posted  October 4, 2012

Yellow roses are handed to Ivette Guadalupe, wife of Lt. Col. Fernando Guadalupe Jr., who is the new commander of 2916th Aviation Battalion, 916th Support Brigade. The National Training Center and Fort Irwin welcomed Lt. Col. Fernando Guadalupe Jr., as the new commander for 2916th Aviation Battalion, 916th Support Brigade, during a change of command…

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What do to when your household goods get damaged in transit

Posted  October 4, 2012

You just arrived to Fort Irwin. You are very happy that your household goods have just arrived – finally, a bed to sleep on. As the movers are unpacking, you notice damage to your furniture. Later when you are unpacking your boxes, you notice that many items are broken. What do you do? The number…

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BG Martin 19th commander of NTC and Fort Irwin

Posted  March 1, 2013

The National Training Center and Fort Irwin welcomed the arrival of its new commander during a change of command ceremony, here, Feb. 21. Brigadier Gen. Ted Martin took command as he received the NTC colors from Gen. David Rodriguez, commander of United States Army Forces Command.

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Thank you for 113 years of service

Posted  September 27, 2012

(Left to right) 1st Sgt. Karl Boldman, 1st Sgt. Renato Gabriel, Master Sgt. Hwa Yi, Sgt. 1st Class Juan Nanez, and Sgt. 1st Class Jesus Rodriguez. Sergeant 1st Class Juan Nanez served for 20 years and is retiring to his hometown of Visalia, Calif. He plans on pursuing a career that utilizes his bachelor of…

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Can you beat 503 in bowling?

Posted  July 5, 2012

If you’ll be hanging out on Fort Irwin during the opportunity leave period, which runs through July 15, why not try your hand at a friendly, bowling contest? The Strike Zone is holding “Bowl Over the GC,” which is a...

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Update on Army Emergency Relief program

Posted  August 16, 2012

Army Emergency Relief is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping active-duty and retired Soldiers and their family members by providing emergency financial assistance. Did you know that the AER can assist Soldiers and family members by providing a grant, whereby the Soldier is not required to pay back the money? Although not common, a grant…

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BOSS bids farewell to longtime president, welcomes new leader

Posted  July 26, 2012

Sgt. Quentin Davis, president of the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program since January 2011, will leave Fort Irwin in early...

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Warriors wed while deployed to Afghanistan

Posted  August 30, 2012

Weddings are generally associated with spring and summer, champagne and cake, not camouflage uniforms, mortar rounds and danger of hostile fire.....

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At the Movies

 

Nov. 1
7 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (3D) (PG)
Nov. 2
4 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (3D) (PG-13)
7 p.m. Don Jon (R)
Nov. 3
7 p.m. Parkland (PG-13)
Nov. 7
7 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (3D) (PG-13)
Nov. 8
7 p.m. Thor: The Dark World (3D) (NR)
Nov. 9
7 p.m. Thor: The Dark World (3D) (NR)
Nov. 10
7 p.m. Thor: The Dark World (3D) (NR)
Nov. 14
7 p.m. Thor: The Dark World (3D) (NR)
Nov. 15
7 p.m. Battle of the Year (PG-13)
Nov. 16
7 p.m. Studio Appreciation Advance Screening – Free Admission – Rated R. Tickets available at your local Exchange Food Court. Seating open to non-ticket holders 30 minutes prior to showtime
Nov.17
7 p.m. Runner Runner (PG-13)
Nov.21
7 p.m. Gravity (PG-13)
Nov. 22
7 p.m. Battle of the Year (PG-13)
Nov. 23
4 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG)
7 p.m. Gravity (PG-13)

Tickets: Adult – $5.00/3D-$7.00, Children 6-11 – $2.50/3D-$4.50 Five and Under are FREE. This schedule is subject to change at the last minute to accommodate changes in movies and free showings. ID cards are required from all personnel not in uniform when purchasing movie tickets. For more information and movie updates, call 380-3490.

 

KNTC Headliners

 

88.3 FM

Mon. 8 – 9 a.m..: “Flashback to the ’80s” Song requests can be sent to 80swithKate@gmail.com

Tue., 8 – 9 a.m.: J & J in the Morning
— “Garrison Community Updates”

Tue., 12 -1 p.m.: “Chtichat” with Sylvia and Shea

Wed., 7:30 – 9 a.m.: Gus — “Cruiz’n with Gus and
Newsmakers”

Wed., 12 – 1 p.m.: — “11th ACR Hour”

Wed., 2:30 p.m.: — “Col. Braga’s Facebook Roundup”

Thurs., 8 – 9 a.m.: “Renita’s Rewind Hour”

Thurs. 12 – 1 p.m.: The “TNT” hour with Tony Untalan


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