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Brig. Gen. Curtis Taylor
Commanding General
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian D. Haydt
Silver Valley USD Schools Recognized Col. Jason A. Clarke A few days ago I received an anonymous phone call warning pool. ere are many things we can decide to worry about: our
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Garrison Commander me that my car’s (make and model not mentioned) warranty health, our appearance, our jobs, our family, etc. – and each Chaplain’s
as California Purple Star Schools Command Sgt. Maj. Justin Larson was about to expire and that I needed to “act now” or lose my time we tend toward fearing the worst possible outcome. Curi- Corner

Garrison CSM
coverage. I have also received calls from my “bank” regarding ously, the “worst case” rarely comes to pass. Further research
Renita Wickes unnamed credit cards and other calls supposedly from the IRS tells us that the “worst case” actually occurs only 4 percent of
By Mr. Jesse Najera the unique needs of military-connected “I’m incredibly proud of our teachers, Public A airs Director and Social Security. We have all received bothersome phone the time – in other words, 96 percent of the time our excessive
Superintendent Silver Valley Uni ed School students and their families. Purple Star support sta , management and our Board High Desert Warrior Sta calls such as these – they are obviously spurious and should be worry is unwarranted. there is also heroism.
District Program schools seek to reduce the burdens of Trustees. We pride ourselves on being completely disregarded without thought… yet many people What would happen if we began to assume “best cases” Jesus plainly said, “Do not be anxious about your life, what
on military-connected students and their leaders in meeting the needs of military Abraam Dawoud, Editor
e California Department of Edu- families by providing support, creating 760-380-3303 allow themselves to be misled by these “cellphone swindlers.” more often than the worst? We would likely become less risk you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what
cation (CDE) has recognized all seven transition programs, and offering staff children. I’m excited that all of our schools Jason Miller, Sta Writer/Photographer People are tricked by fraudulent claims because our minds averse, take a few more chances, and discover a gratifying, less you put on.” is is a clear call to put aside needless, unpro-
schools in the Silver Valley Uni ed School professional development. is is the rst were recognized!” said Superintendent (760) 380-3073 overreact to threats. Research reveals that we are far more likely fearful life. Being optimistic about our future is not a call for ductive, and personally draining fear. Although the occasional
District as 2022 California Purple Star year that schools are being recognized for Jesse M. Najera. David Dupree, Sta Writer/Photographer to consider “worst case scenarios” rather than “best cases.” When recklessness but an appeal to trust in God and the best nature of anonymous phone call may need to be ignored, we can be
Schools. Silver Valley Uni ed School Dis- this award, and the California Department In its inaugural year, the California Pur- (760) 380-8917 we sense threat (no matter how absurd) our minds immediately those around us. We should not let fear blind us to the virtues, certain that best cases will happen the more often we believe
trict serves the military families from the of Education (CDE) plans to make it an ple Star School designation was awarded Casey Slusser, Sta Writer/Photographer race ahead of logic and dive into the deep end of the “worst case” ideals, and kindness that surrounds us. Wherever there is threat, in them.
National Training Center, Fort Irwin and annual recognition program.” to only 31 schools in California, seven of (760) 380-3076
the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow. Fort Irwin Commanding General, BG which are schools are in the Silver Val- PVT James Newsome, Contributor
More than 70 percent of the students Curt Taylor said, “We are super excited that leyUni ed School District. ose schools Aerotech News
attending schools in Silver Valley are con- all seven schools in Silver Valley USD were are: Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary Emma Uribe, Graphic Designer
nected to the military recently designated as California Purple School, Tiefort View Intermediate School,
e newly created California Purple Star schools for their strong support to Fort Irwin Middle School, Newberry HIGH DESERT WARRIOR
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2. ICE (Interactive Customer Evaluation) “We don’t want divisions assembling super-squads,” he said. combat operations in a multi-domain environment, Chief of they’re tactically sound,” Grinston said. “So we’re going to chal-
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“But we have to gure out how that looks because each compet- Sta of the Army Gen. James C. McConville said that begins lenge them in ways maybe they haven’t been challenged before,
SOCIAL MEDIA ing command is operated a little di erently.” with the squad. see how they respond when they’re stressed in other ways.”
Instagram: @ntcfortirwin For example, he said he would be open to allowing Soldiers “ e foundation of readiness is the individual Soldier and e Army-level competition doesn’t begin until the end of
Facebook (NTC/Ft Irwin): @ntcFortIrwin from across a garrison headquarters and headquarters battalion the small unit – from the team and squad levels,” he said. “ e September, but units will begin assembling and assessing squads
Facebook (Public A airs): @FtIrwin to compete together even if those Soldiers aren’t in an organic best units in the world ensure their individuals and small units now to earn the right to represent their assigned competing
Twitter: @NTC_Update squad. are masters of their craft. If you don’t have a solid foundation of commands. In all, 12 teams, including one each from the Army
“I want units to really think about what makes up a squad,” readiness, you won’t have agility. You’ll never be able to execute National Guard and Army Reserve, will compete.
Grinston explained. “‘ is is My Squad’ isn’t just about the graduate-level operations.” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Grinston also plans to select the NCO
traditional infantry squad. It’s about those small groups of Sol- Grinston said his goal is to assess squads not just on their and Soldier of the Year from among the 60 competitors, but said
diers who really know and care about each other and hold each technical and tactical pro ciency, but also on their cohesiveness they won’t necessarily come from the winning squad.
other to a high standard of pro ciency, discipline, and tness.” and ability to work together as a team. ey, along with the best squad, will be announced at the
As the Army continues to modernize and train for large-scale “By the time the squads get to the Army level, we know AUSA Annual Convention in October.

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