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Fort Irwin pays tribute to Vietnam era Veterans

Installation holds fourth annual ceremony for approximately 250 Veterans NTC and Fort Irwin The National Training Center and Fort Irwin honored Vietnam Veterans during a ceremony at this active duty Army installation in the Mojave Desert, April 10. Courtesy Photo Larry Morris (Vietnam Veteran with Army, 1966-68), Tom Burns (Vietnam Veteran with Army, 1969-72), Bob…

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What employers can do to break the gossip cycle

While regulating gossip can be very difficult, there are some things that employers can do to minimize negative gossiping and rumor mongering in the workplace: Communicate regularly and consistently with employees. Regular communication minimizes the influence and need for gossip because everyone is “in-the-know.” A communication vacuum is a breeding ground for gossip. Discourage gossip…

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Members of “The Movement”

FORT IRWIN CHILDREN PART OF A CAMPAIGN TO STOP BULLYING: Members of the Middle School Teen Center gathered at the Post Theater to watch the film “Bully,” here, March 27. The movie was presented for free as part of a community effort to stop bullying. The campaign, called “The Movement,” was formalized by Fort Irwin…

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Alcohol Awareness month a chance to reflect on life-altering decisions

Courtesy photo Thomas R. Williams, ex-NFL player and motivational speaker, met with Soldiers from the Warrior Transition Unit – Company A during a visit to Fort Irwin, April 11. During a presentation, Williams thanked Soldiers for fighting for his freedom. “Without you I could not have gone to college, been drafted by USC, and played…

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Bronco Team demonstrates desert strong fitness

Bronco Team with Operations Group at the National Training Center and Fort Irwin held a morale building competition at this installation’s obstacle course, March 26.

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Adopt-a-pet June 28, 2012

Posted  June 28, 2012

Dimitri is a German Shepherd-lab mix who is about 5 months old.  He’s very sweet and has lots of puppy energy.  Chum is a pit bull who is about 5 months old.  Due to housing regulations, Chum must be adopted off-post.  Anchor is a 2-year-old pit bull with a sweet personality.  Anchor must also be…

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Volunteer Spotlight: First Sgt. Douglas Wolff

Posted  June 28, 2012

Where do you volunteer? I volunteer at the Fort Irwin Middle School Teen center. What do you do as a volunteer? I help with projects. What do you get out of volunteering? Helping our children grow and learn is a long time desire of mine.

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Community Briefs – June 28, 2012

Posted  June 28, 2012

TODAY The Fort Irwin shopping tour shuttle runs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between Fort Irwin and the Home Depot, Walmart and Tanger Outlets in Barstow.  Anyone will valid ID to access Fort Irwin can take advantage of this service.  Cost is $2.75 for a one-way ride.  Children 5 and under are free.  For more information,…

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Burger King celebrates playland grand opening

Posted  June 28, 2012

Georg Main, general manager of AAFES at Fort Irwin, is joined by children, community members, and AAFES employees for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Burger King’s new playland area June 22.

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4th Stryker Brigade paralegal on fourth NTC rotation but still learning

Posted  June 28, 2012

Riding through the sand in a Humvee away from an entry control point on the National Training Center June 11, Sgt. 1st Class Charles Davis...

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Fireworks Safety

Posted  June 28, 2012

Fireworks during the Fourth of July are as American as apple pie, but did you know that more fires are reported on that day than on any other day of the year in the United States?  Nearly half of these fires are caused by fireworks.  The good news is that you can enjoy your holiday…

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Cars, cars, and more cars!

Posted  June 28, 2012

Fort Irwin community members watch a demonstration of Wild Thang, a modified 1931 Chevrolet coupe that produces flames, during the second annual Cali Swag Car Show at Coyote Activity Center June 23.

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Missoula Children’s Theater visits Ft. Irwin

Posted  June 28, 2012

Cast members of “Red Riding Hood” practice during a dress rehearsal at Ingalls Recreation Center June 22. The Fort Irwin children were part of a summer theater workshop conducted by the Missoula Children’s...

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Quarterly domestic water notice

Posted  June 28, 2012

Fort Irwin’s water system is operated under a privatization contract with CH2MHill. As the system ownership is not transferred to CH2MHill, compliance responsibilities still reside with the U.S. Army. Fort Irwin has two water systems: a Reverse Osmosis or RO System and a domestic use system or DU system. The domestic use (DU) water is…

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Dual military couple together for Father’s Day in the desert

Posted  June 21, 2012

Sgt. 1st Class John Monnett didn’t receive a tie, cologne or dress socks this Father’s Day; instead he enjoyed an MRE with his wife in the desert. Before he began his training at the National Training Center...

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May 3
7 p.m. The Call (R)
May 4
6 p.m. Dead Man Down (R)
May 5
4 p.m. The Incredible Burt Wanderstone (PG-13)
7 p.m. Admission (R)
May 6
7 p.m. 21 and over (R)
May 10
7 p.m. G.I. Joe: Retaliation(PG-13)
May 11
4 p.m. The Croods 3D (PG)
7 p.m. The Host (PG-13)
May 12
4 p.m. The Croods 3D (PG)
7 p.m. G.I. Joe: Retaliation(PG-13)
May 13
7 p.m. Olympus Has Fallen (R)
May 17
7 p.m. Evil Dead (R)
May 18
4 p.m. The Croods 3D (PG)
7 p.m. 42 (PG-13)
May 19
4 p.m. The Croods 3D (PG)
7 p.m. Jurassic Park 3D (PG-13)
May 20
7 p.m. Evil Dead (R)
May 24
7 p.m. Jurassic Park 3D (PG-13)
May 25
4 p.m. Cars 2 3D (G)
May 26
4 p.m. Cars 2 3D (G)

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.

 

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Wed., 7:30 – 9 a.m.: Gus — “Cruiz’n with Gus and
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Wed., 12 – 1 p.m.: — “11th ACR Hour”

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

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