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Gustavo Bahena Salutes & Awards

NTC leadership honors DA civilians, Soldiers, NCOs

Gustavo Bahena National Training Center and Fort Irwin Commander Maj. Gen. Ted Martin pins an Army Commendation Medal on the uniform of Sgt. Joseph Bailey, Non-commissioned Officer of the Year for fiscal year 2014 during a ceremony here, Jan. 12. Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Travers (center) served as part of the official party for the…

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My transformation

A well-known Department of the Army civilian here, and friend of many, spoke at a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration, Jan. 7. John Winkfield, director of the National Training Center Equal Employment Opportunity office, shared a personal story of transformation he attributed to several factors, including seeing Dr. King speak in the 1960’s. At…

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Tough love in this harsh, beautiful desert

Photo by Gustavo Bahena, Public Affairs Office The commander of Fort Irwin Dental Clinic Command, Col Todd Kimura, and his daughter, Hannah, participated in the December Resiliency Week chili cook-off with their recipe, “Boiler Tailgate DENTAC Chili.” Kimura says, “Here at the National Training Center we demonstrate day by day our ‘tough’ love through loyalty…

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Replicating accurate unconventional warfare threats

Throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, the prevalence of roadside bombs and unconventional tactics brought about the development of counter insurgency operations.

Photo by Spc. Ashley Marble, Operations Group Local

Arctic Wolves prove their endurance

The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team “Arctic Wolves” from Fort Wainwright, Alaska conducted an 18-day training here that concluded Feb. 5.

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Month of the Military Child fair and Olympics set for late April

Posted  April 5, 2012

On April 28 at 10:30 a.m., Child, Youth and School Services will be hosting the Month of the Military Child Fair and the Olympics.  CYSS has a fun filled day planned for you. Are you up to the challenge?  Do you have what it takes to become a recipient of the Presidential Fitness Challenge? The…

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

Posted  April 5, 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…

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Health & Safety

Alcohol Awareness Month: Alcohol and community responsibility

Posted  April 5, 2012

Most people are aware of the consequences of drunken driving.  What about people who are abusing and misusing alcohol and are not behind the wheel, but still can be considered dangerous?  A couple examples are persons caring for children while intoxicated and people at work under the influence of alcohol.  Although awareness about driving while…

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U.S. forces fight in Atropian city of Razish

Posted  April 5, 2012

Many people are not aware of the war between the countries of Donovia and Atropia over the border city of Razish, and for good reason — it’s not real. The countries aren’t real and the battles are only a training simulation. But no matter how…

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Events

Army Emergency Relief Campaign update

Posted  April 5, 2012

You may not know that AER is a private non-profit, tax exempt organization and that it is not an Army or Department of Defense organization.  It is not an instrument of the U.S. government and its funds are not available for use by the Army or other government agencies.  Its purpose is to collect and…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Spc. Matthew Edwards

Posted  April 5, 2012

Where do you volunteer? The Multicultural Gospel Service What you do as a volunteer? I play the piano and help teach songs to the choir What you get out of volunteering? A rewarding feeling of producing a quality sound that help…

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Adopt-a-pet April 5, 2012

Posted  April 5, 2012

Donkey is a four-month-old male terrier mix who is very friendly and loves to play.  Farquadt is a male medium-haired cat who is about 3 years old.  Fiona is a mixed-breed small female dog about 1 year old.  All of these animals are extremely friendly and would love to have you take them home.  To…

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Horse Detachment ‘jails’ Soldiers for fundraiser

Posted  April 5, 2012

The 11th Armored Calvary Regiment’s Horse Detachment rais ed money to help support the 2012 Regimental Spring Formal by selling warrants and jailing Soldiers at Fort Irwin, Calif., March 28. Wanted troopers served their time in the…

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Teaching Old Tactics to a New Army

Posted  April 5, 2012

In the years following Sep. 11, the United States Army predominately focused training to oppose the threat of insurgency and terrorism and their unconventional tactics. As a result, the Army excluded the conventional training…

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News Briefs April 5, 2012

Posted  April 5, 2012

Tour de Irwin The Tour de Irwin is a 41-mile, 10-mile and 2.5-mile bicycle race around Fort Irwin tomorrow.  All are welcome to participate or cheer on competitors.  Registration is $25 and $15 for children 12 and under.  Registration is available at Outdoor Recreation, Freedom and Memorial fitness centers, and Coyote Activity Center.  For more…

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Feb. 6
7 p.m. The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies (PG-13)
Feb. 7
7 p.m. Studio appreciation advance screening; movie TBD, rated PG. Free admission. Tickets available at Exchange food court. Seating open to non-ticket holders 30 minutes prior to show time.
Feb. 8
7 p.m. Annie (PG)
Feb. 12
7 p.m. Big Eyes (PG-13)
Feb.13
7 p.m. The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies (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.

 

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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”

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


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