"I was wondering, that with the talent that we have here on base, between 10-14 years of..."
Fort Irwin pays tribute to Vietnam era Veterans
What employers can do to break the gossip cycle
Members of “The Movement”
Alcohol Awareness month a chance to reflect on life-altering decisions
Bronco Team demonstrates desert strong fitness
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…
Commentary
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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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…
Health & Safety
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 with Operations Group at the National Training Center and Fort Irwin held a morale building competition at this installation’s obstacle course, March 26.
Three-year-old Isaac Davidson always wears his bicycle helmet says his mom, Amy Davidson. The family was “caught†by Garrison Safety Office staff playing safely near...
Stacey Lojkar is all smiles swimming in Oasis Pool July 13 with her dad, Pfc. Mickey Lojkar, of 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
With election season fast approaching, the Department of Defense published a set of guidelines June 19, for military personnel detailing what's allowed and what's restricted when participating in political...
Commanding General of the National Training Center and Fort Irwin, Brig. Gen. Terry Ferrell, and Col. Sherrie L. Bosley, outgoing commander of the 916th Support Brigade, “Troop the Line†during a relinquishment of command ceremony at Fort Irwin, June 27.
Colonel Sherrie L. Bosley relinquished command of the 916th Support Brigade during a ceremony at the main helipad on Fort Irwin, June 27. The 916th will be commanded on an interim basis by the unit’s...
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.
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…
Col. Paul Calvert accepts the colors of Fort Irwin’s Operations Group from National Training Center and Fort Irwin commanding general Brig. Gen. Terry Ferrell during a change of command ceremony in front of Bldg. 990 June 25.
Brig. Gen. Terry R. Ferrell, commanding general of the National Training Center and Fort Irwin, passes the regimental colors to Col. John L. Ward, incoming commander of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at a…
To all you warriors out there (regardless of MOS, in uniform or out, DA Civilian or contract employee) you have earned this opportunity leave. You have earned this leave to re-charge after a challenging but beautifully executed series of rotations that have properly trained Soldiers to go to combat. Well done! Please spend this time…
