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October 2, 2015
ONGOING
t Army Criminal Investigation Command recruiting Soldiers
for CID special agents. As sworn federal law enforcement of-
ficers, agents are on the cutting edge of criminal investigative Public Affairs Office
tactics and techniques. Go to www.cid.army.mil.
t Online Army Readiness Assessment Program Survey for
Soldiers, DA civilians and NAF civilians assigned to USAG
Fort Irwin. See your supervisor for access to survey.
t The G8, Manpower Services-DefenseTravel System (DTS),
GovernmentTravel Card and MassTransportation (building
988, room 110) has new Wednesday customer service hours
of 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; remainder of day closed for training.
OCT. 1-10
Pumpkin Patch Photo-op. 10 a.m.- noon and 2-6 p.m. Com-
missary. Bring your camera and use our fall background for
your photos.
OCT. 5-6
Army Family Action Plan conference. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Fort Irwin
Event Center. Annual event where Soldiers, family members and
civilians discuss issues submitted by the community, and recom-
mend solutions. Local issues may be sent to higher levels for
review and resolution. Soldiers and volunteers needed as delegates,
facilitators, recorders, transcribers and for issue support. Contact
Ben Burnette at benjamin.c.burnette2.civ@mail.mil or 380-2382.
OCT. 7
Fire Prevention Week Fire Station Open House. 1-4 p.m. Fire
Station 1, 400 Langford Lake Road. Join Sparky and Firwin Blaze
for educational fun, egg toss contest, Fire Safety House, puppet
show, station tours, face painting, fire truck tours, bounce house,
turnout relay race, exit drill/EDITH, fire bucket brigade (parents
vs. fire personnel), and more. Minors must be accompanied by
parent or guardian.
OCT. 8
Red Ribbon Week Kick-off Resource Expo. 11:30 a.m.- 1:30
p.m. Sam Adams banquet room. Free event about awareness
and prevention of drug abuse. Fort Irwin and San Bernardino
County resource providers and services. Free food, promotional
items, opportunity drawing. Contact Sonya James, Employee
Assistance Program Coordinator, Army Substance Abuse Program
at 380-4983.
OCT. 15
MCSC Murder Mystery Luncheon. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sam
Adams ballroom. RSVP by Oct. 11 with Military and Civilian
Spouses Club at www.mcscftirwin.org. $15.
OCT. 30
20th AUSA Golf Tournament. 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m.
shotgun start. Spring Valley Lake Golf Course, Victorville. $65
includes cart and buffet lunch. Sponsor a Soldier, golf with a
Soldier. Sponsorship opportunities. Contact Bob Lucas at 560-
6364 or barstowbob2@verizon.net.
NOV. 4
American Indian Heritage Month Celebration. 11:30 a.m. - 1
p.m. Sandy Basin Community Center. Cultural celebration, guest
speaker, food sampling.
NOV. 7
Newberry Springs Pistachio Festival. 9 a.m. 30884 Newberry
Road. Free admission. Pistachio, food, barbecue, crafts vendors.
Bounce house and games. Coloring contest. T-shirts. Vendors
needed; call Jill at 257-1072.
For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil
www.aerotechnews.com/ntcfortirwin
Community Calendar
Going for 80!
Story and photos by Gustavo Bahena
William Latham, comptroller of G8 for the National
Training Center, has his sights on riding 80 miles for the
MS Coastal Ventura to Santa Barbara ride, Oct. 10 and 11.
The weekend event is a fund raiser organized by the Na-
tional Multiple Sclerosis Society. Most participants will be
on road bicycles. Latham is using a 27-speed hand-cycle.
The G8 director, who manages the NTC’s budget, man-
power and equipment, was diagnosed with MS in 1978
while on active duty with the United States Air Force.
During his lunch time here, Latham (who has a PhD
in organizational design) trains for the ride. On Sept. 24
he rode for 7.2 miles at a 13 mph pace in 33 minutes.
Latham stays active with MS rides and has completed
54 marathons in a racing wheelchair.
Besides the fitness aspect of the events, he enjoys the William Latham, director of G8 for the National
camaraderie of other riders. The events also includes meals Training Center, sits on his 27-speed hand-cycle after
and provides festive evenings with music and beer tents. completing 7.2 miles at a 13 mph pace in 33 minutes.
Latham also is appreciative of the mission of the
MS Society, which funds research and provides sup-
port to those who have the disease.
Support can be provided for daily
living, workplace assistance, mobil-
ity equipment, and family or rela-
tionship counseling.
His participation in rides is also
part of helping raise awareness about William Latham
MS and the capabilities of the MS trains on his hand-
Society. He encourages supporters cycle during lunch
to visit the Web site at http://www. here, Sept. 24.
nationalmssociety.org/.
Middle School/Teen Center Activities
Oct. 1 BGCA-Wise Guys Oct. 17 Board Game, Teen Choice
Oct. 2 Gameroom Tournaments, Teen choice Oct. 20 BGCA-Smart Girls, EDGE Crafts Ceramic
Oct. 3 Board Game, Teen Choice Oct. 21 4H Drama, Ceramics
Oct. 6 BGCA-Smart Girls, EDGE Crafts Ceramic Oct. 22 BGCA-Wise Guys
Oct. 7 4H Drama, Ceramics Oct. 23 Gameroom Tournaments, Teen choice
Oct. 8 BGCA-Wise Guys Oct. 24 Board Game, Teen Choice
Oct. 9 Gameroom Tournaments, Teen choice Oct. 27 BGCA-Smart Girls, EDGE Crafts Ceramic
Oct. 10 Board Game, Teen Choice Oct. 28 4H Cooking
Oct. 13 BGCA-Smart Girls, EDGE Crafts Ceramic Oct. 29 BGCA-Wise Guys
Oct. 14 4H Cooking Oct. 30 Gameroom Tournaments, Teen choice
Oct. 15 BGCA-Wise Guys Oct. 31 Board Game, Teen Choice
Oct. 16 Gameroom Tournaments, Teen choice
Oct. 2 Oct. 10
7 p.m. Straight Outta Campton (R) 4 p.m. Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG)
Oct. 3 7 p.m. American Ultra (R)
4 p.m. Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) Oct. 11
7 p.m. The Gift (R) 7 p.m. We Are Your Friends (R)
Oct. 4 Oct. 16
7 p.m. Hitman: Agent 47 (R) 7 p.m. War Room (PG)
Oct. 9 Oct. 17
7 p.m. Sinister 2 (R) 4 p.m. Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG)
Tickets: Adult - $5.00/3D-$7.00, Children 6-11 - $2.50/3D-$4.50 Five and Under are FREE. This schedule is subject to change at the last minute
to accommodate changes in movies and free showings. ID cards are required from all personnel not in uniform when purchasing movie tickets.
For more information and movie updates, call 380-3490.