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Hope springs eternal
The corral panels at No Name spring protect the last precious puddle of water. On a sweltering July morning in the middle of the National Training Center, the distinctive beat of a fast-approaching...
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Education Fair shows community higher learning opportunities
Photo by Les Ozawa, Public Affairs Office Soldiers speak with a representative from the Los Angeles Film School at the Fort Irwin Education Fair, Aug. 1. The Fort Irwin Education Center held its...
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Supporting education and our future: A Fort Irwin tradition
Photos by Sgt. Nickalus E. James, 1/11 ACR Students of Fort Irwin Middle School smile as they review their schedules in preparation for their first day back, Aug. 8. The end of summer can be marked...
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Middle School Activities Sept. 2 Holiday – Closed Sept. 3 Fine Arts Club – Water Color Sept. 4 Smart Girls & Mixed Martial Art, 2 -3 p.m. Sept. 5 Cooking Club Sept. 6 Work Of Art Day – Free Choice...
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For additional events and on-going, scheduled activities see the Community Calendar at www.irwin.army.mil or the FMWR site at http://fortirwinfmwr.com/ Ongoing SKIES Unlimited encompasses instructional...
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Fort Irwin chapels sustain major flood damage
Courtesy photo One of several areas in garrison where roads were damaged by a flash flood, Aug. 25. Fort Irwin’s two chapels, the Center Chapel and Black Horse Chapel, suffered major flood damage...
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Celebrating Middle Eastern and North African heritage
Attendees at Fort Irwin’s first Middle East and North Africa Heritage Celebration discuss a poster of Afghan-born American Khaled Hossein, whose novel “The Kite Runner” was a best seller and basis for...
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Hundreds gather for Vacation Bible School Fanfare finale
Vacation Bible School volunteers lead a class of younger students through a dance routine as part of an ecumenical, Bible-based curriculum during four morning classes. Not quite an army, but a...
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2916th Aviation Battalion partners with School Age Center
Staff members of Fort Irwin School Age Services Center unveiled a plaque denoting its education partnership with the 2916th Aviation Battalion, Aug. 21. Ceremony participants included: the battalion’s...
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Leading the Way
Barstow Mayor Julie Hackbarth-McIntyre shares a laugh with 2916th Aviation Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Will Elliott, who presented her with his team jersey to thank her for speaking at Fort Irwin’s...
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Ghost stories to tell over tacos, bagels and stir fry
Courtesy photo Recognize the building? Some say it’s haunted by friendly spirits. It is building 21, home of Taco Bell, Einstein’s Bagels, and Manchu Wok. In the 1940’s it was the Officer Club for...
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Army Corps of Engineers leadership tours Fort Irwin flood damage
Brig. Gen. David Turner, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division, and Los Angeles District leadership toured flood-damaged areas of Fort Irwin, Sept. 19. The Los Angeles...
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For additional events and on-going, scheduled activities see the Community Calendar at www.irwin.army.mil or the FMWR site at http://fortirwinfmwr.com/ Oct. 5 – 6 Mojave River Trail Days, Sat. 10...
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September 2013 birth announcements
Hunter Michael – boy Sept. 1 at 5:10 p.m. 7 lbs., 15 oz Jacob and Amanda Below Unit/Company: 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Lia Kendall – girl Sept. 3 at 6:35 a.m. 7 lbs., 10 oz., 20.5 inches Sgt....
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Recycle!
Cub Scouts shout out the message while visiting Recycling Center Get too much junk mail? Recycle it. Done doing the laundry? Recycle that bleach bottle. Even that empty bottle of air freshener can be...
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Submitted by Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
On Aug. 8, Master Sgt. Daniel E.K. Curnan, with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, here, was found guilty of rape and adultery, in violation of Articles...
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NTC supports Homeland Security special agent training
Photo courtesy Department of Homeland Security L. A. Office A Customs and Border Patrol helicopter arrives with Homeland Security Investigations Special Response Team reinforcements to assist during a...
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Middle School Activities Nov. 1 All Saints Day/Dia Los Muertos Nov. 4 Veterans Day Centerpieces Nov. 5 Fine Arts Club: Monochromatic Drawing Nov. 6 Smart Girls Club: BGCA Election Day Nov. 7 Cooking...
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Ongoing Sportman’s Club. If you’re a gun enthusiast, go hunting, or like to fish, join this club. The club operates a shooting range on post and can also organize fishing and hunting trips. Contact...
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Fort Irwin teaches master resiliency to incoming Soldiers
Photo by Gustavo Bahena, Public Affairs Office Charlie Guevara (right), Fort Irwin Waste Management supervisor (with sub-contractor Sullivan International), speaks to the Bear Den Cub Scouts from...
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