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After 243 years, technology changes – Army values endure
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — As Soldiers from the National Training Center pressed into Dining Facility #2 June 14 to witness the cutting of the ceremonial Army Birthday cake, Commanding General Brig. Gen....
View ArticleFort Irwin and 11th Armored Cavalry Museum closes
The Museum at Fort Irwin closed its doors on July 1, for extensive remodeling and conversion to a “Heritage Center.” The museum, built for Soldiers, by Soldiers, opened in the early days of the...
View Article916th Support Brigade holds change of command at NTC
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — After serving two years as the 916th Support Brigade commander, Col. Sidney Melton relinquished command to Col. Kenneth Bradford at the National Training Center, June 20. Brig....
View ArticleA Small Shop with a Big Personality
Fort Irwin, Calif. — Tucked just inside of the Main entrance to the Fort Irwin Post Exchange, the Military and Civilian Spouses club operates the MCSC Consignment Shop. The small corner location is...
View ArticleBobcats on Fort Irwin
Fort Irwin is home to a variety of wildlife ranging from the overly abundant common raven, to the elusive bobcat. The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a species of cat found throughout North America, from parts...
View ArticleDo Furniture Your Way
One of my favorite things about my husband being an active duty soldier is that we get to live in lots of different parts of the country. Seeing new towns, trying new restaurants and being exposed to...
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National Guard NCO’s mentor young Soldiers at NTC
Army photograph by Sgt. 1st Class HollyAnn Nicom Spec. Michael Brigola (left), a computer detection systems repairer, and Sgt. Jerome Lee (in the driver’s seat), a wheeled vehicle mechanic, both of...
View ArticleActress Milla Jovovich visits Fort Irwin
Soldiers from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment teach Hollywood Actress and Supermodel Milla Jovovich the proper techniques for clearing a room of insurgent fighters in the training village of Razish...
View ArticleWACH’s journey to becoming a High Reliability Organization
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — The Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare conducted a staff assisted visit for key leaders at Weed Army Community Hospital. The purpose of the visit was to provide...
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Treats from a Trunk: Trunk or Treat
Fort Irwin- 22 “Trunks”, 3 food trucks and over 400 kids participated in Fort Irwin’s Trunk or Treat, hosted by the Post Exchange on Halloween night. Kids lined up and got treated from cars decked in...
View ArticleProcedures set for reporting, reclaiming stray animals
Since we began full operations in October 2017, the Animal Control Facility has captured 288 stray pets. Of those, 238 were reclaimed by their owners, 41 were adopted after being unclaimed, and another...
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Fort Irwin’s Joint Color Guard at World Series
Fort Irwin’s Joint Color Guard helped fans kick off their World Series experience in Los Angeles. Game No. 3 was the longest game in World Series (and post-season) history, with 18 innings over seven...
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A Fort Irwin Thanksgiving: Feeding, thanking Soldiers, families on post
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — It was a chance to sit down, connect and enjoy a hot, hearty holiday meal. Post Brig. Gen. Jeffery Broadwater, and Command Sgt. Major Matthew Lowe, along with fellow senior...
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Gobble Obstacle and 5K
Fort Irwin Sports Fitness and Aquatics hosted a Gobble Obstacle Race and 5K run on Nov. 17. Runners gathered at the Blue Track for a chance to win prizes. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners received a...
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Fort Irwin Team completes 5th Annual Old Glory Relay
Team RWB covers nearly 180 miles in 60 days At 7 a.m. on the morning of Sept. 11, , a group of runners gathered in the shadow of historic Fenway Park in Boston for the beginning of a two-month trek....
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Fort Irwin’s WACH Commander celebrates veterans with Barstow Community Hospital
Veterans Day is officially observed on Nov. 11 each year. This is a day to commemorate those who have served. This year’s celebrations had the added distinction of marking the 100th anniversary of the...
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‘Red Feather Woman’ helps Fort Irwin celebrate Native American History...
Fort Irwin, Calif. — Soldiers and family members gathered at Sandy Basin community center, to pay tribute to Native American soldiers during the Native American Heritage Month celebration on Nov. 14....
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Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. James McConville, visits NTC for the first time
The 36th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army visits Fort Irwin to observe and engage with 3/4 ABCT during their live fire exercises, as well as tour the installation’s improvements. These Soldiers don’t...
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Annual tree lighting brings holiday cheer to the National Training Center
Hundreds came out Nov. 30 as the Fort Irwin desert valley was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with white snowflakes, ice skating, Christmas carols, hot chocolate and, of course, Santa...
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Celebrities, leaders, corporate executives get better appreciation for military during VIP Box Tour Some of Hollywood’s finest, including actors and filmmakers, Las Vegas and other corporate...
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