Blackhorse Pride
FORT IRWIN, CALIF. – The 11th Cavalry Regiment was established in February 1901 at the conclusion of the Spanish-American War. As the regiment was stood up, the First Colonel of the Regiment, Francis...
View ArticleMovie in the Park
FORT IRWIN -The Fort Irwin Community gathered together to watch the comedy adventure ZooTopia at the Cracker Jack Flats housing area here, on Monday, June 27, 2016. Over 150 eager people enjoyed...
View ArticleDaughter of retired NTC NCO receives commissary scholarship
In a ceremony at the Fort Irwin commissary on June 23, Jennifer Grey, daughter of retired Army staff sergeant David Grey, was presented a certificate recognizing her as winner of a $2,000 Defense...
View ArticleVehicle Registration in the Military
It’s one of many questions military members ask when moving to a new duty station: Do I have to change my vehicle registration? Fortunately, California’s vehicle registration laws are generally very...
View ArticleFort Irwin Spouse Earns Full University Scholarship
Judy Lee, spouse of a Fort Irwin Soldier, was recently awarded a full scholarship from the American Freedom Foundation and Kaplan University to pursue her dream career. “Working as a forensic...
View ArticleSenior Policy Advisor Visits Fort Irwin
FORT IRWIN, Calif. – Senior Policy Advisor to Congresswomen Nancy Pelosi, Ms. Patricia Ross, met with senior leadership, talked with Army spouses and toured post facility’s here, Friday, June 16. After...
View ArticleFort Irwin, NTC, Wach Celebrate Army Birthday 2016
FORT IRWIN, Calif. – Fort Irwin celebrated the Army’s 241st birthday with a special PRE-BIRTHDAY cake cutting ceremony at DFAC No. 1 for the general public and Soldiers June 10. Maj. Gen. Joseph M....
View ArticleWeed Army Community Hospital Commander Bids Fort Irwin Farewell
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Against the backdrop of the new Weed Army Community Hospital under construction in the distance and the bramble covered hills of the Mojave desert beyond it, Col. Jason S. Wieman,...
View ArticleBronco 71 Team Leverages ‘Unique’ Warfighting Capabilities at NTC
FORT IRWIN, Calif. – The National Training Center is renowned for its reputation as a tough, realistic combat training venue that prepares Brigade Combat Teams and unified action partners for a full...
View ArticleHere comes the boom!
FORT IRWIN, California – “Earthpig One-Six, this is Bravo Six, you are clear to advance on the objective,” is heard over the radio within the crowded, oven-like Bradley Fighting Vehicle operated by...
View ArticleFort Irwin Family Wins Tickets to Disneyland
U.S. Army Spouse, Megin Stearns and children, graciously accepted four tickets to Disneyland, awarded by Purina and Nestle in support of Military Child Appreciation Month, at the Fort Irwin Commissary,...
View ArticleHollywood actor Clyde Kusatsu actor talks at Fort Irwin about Asian...
Hawaii-born stage and Hollywood actor Clyde Kusatsu, guest speaker at the National Training Center’s recent Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration, spoke about his personal...
View ArticleLending a hand to temporary housing
For incoming Army Soldiers and families waiting for housing here, temporary lodging can be challenging. When on post accommodations are at full occupancy, service members, contractors and distinguished...
View ArticleFort Irwin dustoff
The US Army’s Fort Irwin, also known as the National Training Center (NTC), occupies 1,000 squares miles of the Mojave Desert in southern California. Its harsh landscape of dry valleys and rocky...
View ArticleFacebook Round-Up Goes Live
Fort Irwin, CA — The National Training Center and Fort Irwin garrison command team is a familiar visitor on the postís radio station, KNTC 88.5 FM, where, along with host Jason Miller, they take...
View ArticleFort Irwin dustoff
The US ArmyÆs Fort Irwin, also known as the National Training Center (NTC), occupies 1,000 squares miles of the Mojave Desert in southern California. Its harsh landscape of dry valleys and rocky...
View ArticleA Soldier’s Guide to Avoiding and Dealing with Common Legal Problems: Tax Scams
In an April 2016 publication, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a warning that scammers may prey on hard-working taxpayers by impersonating the IRS. The IRS urged taxpayers to be diligent in...
View ArticleUnmanned aerial vehicle to provide battlefield intelligence
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Soldiers may someday have a new set of eyes on the battlefield thanks to a small unmanned aerial vehicle so new that it doesn’t yet have a name. The “battlefield” where the...
View ArticleArmy explores using cyber teams to aid maneuver commanders
FORT IRWIN, Calif. (Army News Service) — A pilot program known as Cyber Support to Corps and Below, or CSCB, is now providing some maneuver commanders with an improved situational awareness of the...
View ArticleEnd of an Era, The High Desert Warrior Goes Digital
In 1981 the command of the New National Training Center published the NTC’s first newspaper, the Combined Arms Monitor. The name was chosen by committee, the final name a combination of two submissions...
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