High Desert Warrior


Featured Headlines

Courtesy Photo Veterans

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…

Gossip_image Commentary

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…

Group-photo_bully_movie Local

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…

Courtesy photo Health & Safety

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…

3 Local

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.

Recent Reactions


All of this week's top headlines to your email every Friday.


 
 

Photos by Caroline Keyser
0
comments
Local

Fort Irwin NOW

Posted  March 24, 2012

Community members listen to information presented by representatives from the Fort Irwin veterinary clinic and Sgt. Fuzzbuddy’s kennels during Fort Irwin N.O.W. at Sandy Basin Community Center March 19. The Fort Irwin N.O.W. program provided information about community services and opportunities to newcomers.

Full Story »

Photo Credit: Ray Naystatt
0
comments
Army

Army to invest $7 billion in renewable-energy projects

Posted  March 24, 2012

WASHINGTON — The Army plans to invest more than $7 billion in renewable-energy sources — wind, solar, biomass and geothermal — and has released a draft request for proposal, or RFP, that could allow multiple projects to begin nationwide. Speaking at a media roundtable March 15, Katherine…

Full Story »

0
comments
DoD

Army Enterprise Exchange Migration is coming soon to an e-mailbox near you!

Posted  March 24, 2012

The Army is migrating this year from locally controlled email to a large Department of Defense (DoD)-wide email system.  The Network Enterprise Center is gearing up to guide you through the migration process with minimum impact.  So what does this mean for you? Your email will be accessed much as it is now: Outlook on…

Full Story »

IMG_0209
0
comments
Salutes & Awards

Middle School Teen Center’s Youth of the Year

Posted  March 24, 2012

Every year the Middle School Teen Center selects one Youth of the Year that has stood out to be actively involved in the community, Child, Youth & School Service’s programs, and extracurricular activities. MST is a Boys and Girls Club affiliate and takes part in this with the Boys and Girls Club annually.

Full Story »

KIDS-16MAR2012
0
comments
Health & Safety

Kids Caught Being Safe: Cruz, Devin, James and Jasmine

Posted  March 24, 2012

Cruz Bautista and Devin Fonseca were “Caught Being Safe” on their way to school on their bikes. Both boys showed great safety skills by wearing approved helmets properly with the chin strap securely fastened. In addition, the boys dismounted from their bikes and walked across all pedestrian zones.

Full Story »

Photo by Caroline Keyser
0
comments
Events

DENTAC ribbon cutting

Posted  March 24, 2012

Members of Fort Irwin’s leadership cut a ribbon at the official re-opening of the renovated Shuttleworth Dental Clinic March 14.

Full Story »

LTG_Horoho_lg
0
comments
Health & Safety

Army works to improve women’s health

Posted  March 24, 2012

With six new occupational specialties and more than 13,000 new positions opening to women — positions that will be co-located with direct combat units, as well as battalion-level…

Full Story »

0
comments
Health & Safety

Practical ways to enjoy food while eating less

Posted  March 24, 2012

Food is meant to be enjoyed, but eating less is the key to weight management and disease prevention, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. During National Nutrition Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) encourages everyone to “Get Your Plate in Shape.” “One way to accomplish this is…

Full Story »

0
comments
Local

AER campaign update

Posted  March 24, 2012

Beginning January, AER added four new categories of assistance: family member dental care, basic furniture requirements, rental vehicles and replacement vehicles. These additions were made to meet the changing needs of today’s Soldiers and families. Based on feedback from AER officers worldwide, nine new categories have been added in the last two years.   Also,…

Full Story »

0
comments
Events

Fort Irwin Community Calendar March 22, 2012

Posted  March 24, 2012

This Week TODAY The Fort Irwin Shopping Tour runs Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.  It provides transportation to and from Fort Irwin, Walmart, Home Depot, and Tanger Outlets in Barstow.  Cost is $2.75 each way, free for children under 5.  It is open to anyone with a valid ID to access Fort Irwin.  For more information,…

Full Story »

 
 

 

Weather

 

[WeatherSlider] Invalid slider
 

Pick up a copy!

 

Find out where to pick up a copy of High Desert Warrior in the Barstow area by checking our handy Distribution List.

 

Local Military Discounts

 

 

At the Movies

 

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.

 

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. Pinkerton’s Facebook Roundup”

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

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


Directory powered by Business Directory Plugin