Soldiers of 2916th Battalion deploy to support U.S. Army mission in Iraq
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — On Oct. 2, deploying Soldiers from the 2916th B-229 Company arrived for a sendoff ceremony at the Freedom Fitness Center to a gym filled with friends, family members and loved...
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Edwards EOD hosts realistic training for fellow bomb squad members
Air Force photograph by Kenji Thuloweit A U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldier from Fort Irwin, Calif., uses a detecting device to search for improvised explosive devices during a training...
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Eight fascinating takeaways from Fort Irwin’s ‘Soldier for a Day’ experience
“It’d be nice if youth were educated more about what the military does — the logistics and infrastructure. … They think the military is all about shooting guns, but that’s a very small part of it.”...
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Ironhorse Brigade tests its mettle at the National Training Center
Air Force photograph by Sgt. Ernest Gonzalez Soldiers with the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division “Ironhorse,” from Fort Hood, Texas conduct training during a rotation at the...
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2916th Christmas Toy Drive 2916th is doing a Christmas toy drive to benefit Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Collection boxes have been placed inside the Barstow Walmart (near the customer...
View ArticleSpouses Club Gives $33,000 to Support Units, Schools
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — The Military and Civilian Spouses Club of Fort Irwin awarded 33 grants totaling $33,000 to support Fort Irwin units, schools and community groups in November. The grants represent...
View ArticleTripod Gets A Home for the Holidays
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — After more than five months on the lam, Fort Irwin’s most famous Equidae has found a new home just before the start of the holiday season. The wily jack burro, affectionately...
View ArticleFort Irwin Commissary Begins Accepting Military Star Card
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Fort Irwin’s commissary began accepting the Military Star card as a form of payment for groceries Nov. 8. The change is part of a pilot program allowing the use of the Military...
View ArticleFort Irwin Supports Marine Memorial Golf Tournament
BARSTOW, Calif. — Fort Irwin leadership participated in the Marine Golf Tournament Nov.14 at the Memorial Golf Course in Barstow. The golf tournament brought together Marines of all ranks, employees,...
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DEC 01 Holiday Market and Tree Lighting, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Samuel Adams Event Center Join Family and MWR for the most wonderful time of the year! The annual Holiday Market and Tree Lighting will offer...
View ArticleFlu Shots Increase Readiness at the National Training Center
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Weed Army Community Hospital increased the readiness of service members at the National Training Center by bringing the influenza vaccine to their area of operation, beginning...
View ArticleCultural Exhibition Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — The sounds of the sacred drum and traditional Native American songs filled the Sandy Basin Community Center Nov. 8 for the annual Native American Heritage Month celebration hosted...
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Celebrating Thanksgiving at NTC
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Soldiers, family members and civilians joined installation senior leadership for a traditional Thanksgiving feast here, Nov. 24. National Training Center and Fort Irwin Commander,...
View ArticleFort Irwin Earns Federal Award for Water Conservation
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — The U.S. Department of Energy recognized Fort Irwin’s water conservation program as one of the top in the federal government Nov. 2 by presenting installation representatives with...
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USAF F35’s train at the National Training Center
Army photograph by Sgt. Nikayla Shodeen An F35A Lightning II stealth fighter from the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., skims the mountain tops of the National...
View ArticleFort Irwin highlights safety before the holidays
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — The Fort Irwin Police are increasing patrols and setting up sobriety checkpoints this holiday season to ensure all Soldiers, Civilians and family members get home safely. The...
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Army helo crashes at Fort Irwin, two dead
Army photograph by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ganz An AH-64 helicopter from Company B., 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, hovers while acquiring targets...
View ArticleFebruary Community Calendar
NOTICES: SGT Fuzzbuddy’s Closure for Renovations starting Feb. 1, 7:30 a.m. We regret to inform the community that effective 1 February 2018, SGT Fuzzbuddy’s will be closing for renovations. We...
View ArticleFort Irwin and America’s Main Street
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — In the summer of 1965, a newly minted U.S. Army second lieutenant and his new bride began an adventure that would bring them to a remote desert Army post for his first assignment...
View ArticleFort Irwin Animal Control Facility begins full operation
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — The Fort Irwin Animal Control Facility (ACF) located in Bldg. 606 on 5th Street is now fully operational under a contract awarded to Chenega Healthcare Services through the...
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