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ComDecemmberu4, 2n01i5 ty Calendar
DEC. 5
BOSS SkiTrip. Big Bear. Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
excursion. Contact Sgt. Cristina Moriset at cristina.moriset.mil@
mail.mil
DEC. 8
PWOC special holiday program “White as Snow.” Center Cha-
pel. 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. All ladies welcome to attend. Fellowship,
potluck and Christmas sing-a-long.
DEC. 11
Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 3-5 p.m. Commissary. Bring
your camera and take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
DEC. 11
Tree Lighting Ceremony and Winterfest. 5:30 - 8 p.m. Town
Center and Sam Adams parking lot. Tree lighting; FIMS choir;
holiday post cards awards; holiday vendors. Call 380-3509.
DEC. 12
WinterWonder Run andWinterfest. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Town Center,
Sam Adams and Sam Adams parking lot. Winter Wonder run;
brunch with Santa; Winterfest vendors; pictures with Santa and
Mrs. Claus; meet Elsa and the Gang at Winter Wonderland (bring
your camera). Contact Janet Ford, 380-3509.
DEC. 13
PWOC Christmas party. 5 p.m. Center Chapel. Protestant
Women of the Chapel invite female Soldiers to a complimentary
three course meal, music, games and gifts. Childcare available with
RSVP by Dec. 4. RSVP with Julie Mundell at pwoc.ftirwin@
gmail.com.
DEC. 15 AND 17
Christmas meal. Dining facility 1 and 2.
DEC. 19
Landsailing trip. Outdoor Rec. $30. Call 380-4327.
DEC. 19 – JAN. 3
Opportunity leave.
DEC. 30
Desert Discovery Off-Road Adventure to Calico Mountains.
Outdoor Rec. $250 to reserve a four-person vehicle. Must be
12 or older; 18 or older with valid driver’s license to drive. Call
380-4327.
DEC. 31
New Year’s Eve party at Warrior Zone. Call 380-6120.
For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil
www.aerotechnews.com/ntcfortirwin
USAG Fort Irwin begins
acculturation program
Story and photo by Gustavo Bahena
Public Affairs Office Lance Toyofuku, chief of engineering division with
Directorate of Public Works, throws a ball during an ice-
Leadership of United States Army Garrison at Fort Irwin breaker session at an acculturation program meeting here,
implemented a program that encompasses new employee orien- Nov. 12.
tation and workforce development for the garrison organization.
Taylor wants every USAG Fort Irwin employee to go through
The first Acculturation Program meeting took place Nov. 12 the program. The plan is to hold the meeting on a bi-monthly
with directors, managers and supervisors in attendance to review basis.
the program and provide feedback at day’s end.
“We’re going to try this and then over time I want to expand
The USAG Fort Irwin commander, Col. Scott Taylor, ex- this to every member of the command, every employee so they
plained the program is an extension of an initiative by Craig can see their part … I want them to understand what a great
Fabrizio, deputy to the garrison commander, and Command mission they are part of here at this installation,” Taylor stated.
Sgt. Carlos Esmurria, the garrison senior enlisted advisor.
The acculturation program provides: IMCOM history;
Taylor explained other garrisons have already executed accul- IMCOM and NTC leadership priorities; a mission essential
turation programs and said the United States Army Installation task list; mission, vision and values; an organizational structure
Management Command commander, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Dahl, chart, and; employee professional development outline.
has stated he supports civilian employee development.
“We’ve got to invest in our people, we’ve got to develop our
people,” Taylor stated as Dahl’s declaration.
According to the Army’s Acculturation Web site, accul-
turation is the professionalization process through which new
employees learn, adjust to and internalize the Army culture. A
feature of the program called Onboarding is the strategic process
designed to integrate and acclimate new employees into the
organization and prepare them to contribute to a desired level
as quickly as possible.
The Army’s Training and Doctrine Command G-1/4 created
the program, which was first seen in pilot versions at various
installation in 2014.
December 2015 Middle School and Teen Center Events:
Dec. 4 Kids/Teens Choice Dec. 19 Crafts–Middle School & Teens
Dec. 5 Crafts–Middle School & Teens Dec. 21 Middle School News
Dec. 8 Smart Girls, EDGE-Winter Ceramic/Ornaments Dec. 21-24 Winter Camp Week-1
Dec. 10 4H Cooking, BGCA Wise Guys Dec. 22 Smart Girls
Dec. 11 Kids/Teens Choice, Night Paintball (Planning) Dec. 24 4H Cooking, BGCA Wise Guys
Dec. 12 Crafts–Middle School & Teens Dec. 25 Kids/Teens Choice
Dec. 15 Smart Girls, EDGE-Winter Ceramic/Ornaments Dec. 26 Crafts–Middle School & Teens
Dec. 16 Paintball Dec. 28-31 Winter Camp Week-2
Dec. 17 BGCA Wise Guys Dec. 29 Smart Girls, Disneyland Trip (in planning)
Dec. 18 Kids/Teens Choice Dec. 31 BGCA Wise Guys
Dec. 4 Dec. 11 Dec. 19
7 p.m. Pan (PG-13) 7 p.m. Crimson Peak (R) 7 p.m. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13)
Dec. 5 Dec. 12 Dec. 20
7 p.m. Studio appreciation advance screening. Free 4 p.m. The Peanut Movie (G) 7 p.m. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13)
admission, rated PG-13. Seating open 60 minutes 7 p.m. The Last Witch Hunter (PG-13)
prior to show time. Movie TBD. Dec. 13 Dec. 21
7 p.m. Burnt (R) 7 p.m. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13)
Dec. 6 Dec. 18
7 p.m. The Good Dinosaur (PG) 7 p.m. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13)
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.