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High Desert Warrior 7 December 2020
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Fort Irwin families improve their smile By Jason Miller
Fort Irwin/NTC PAO
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — More than 200 U.S. Army families took advantage of a unique dental opportunity provided by United Concordia Dental at Fort Irwin on Nov. 15-19. A mobile dental unit tour bus, specifically outfitted with x-ray capabilities and three operatory stations, provided routine dental care to enhance Fort Irwin’s dental capabilities.
According to Courtney Dickinson, Senior Business Systems Analyst, United Concordia Dental recognized last spring that Fort Irwin had lost their network dentist, “So we offered to send a mobile unit out to fill that gap, we’re bringing the care directly to you,” she said.
A total of 16 United Concordia Dental staff members provided dental cleanings, exams and routine care for the Fort Irwin community and will return in December for follow-up care and regular scheduled appointments, however, “We are completely booked for that event as well,” said Dickinson.
The United Concordia Dental mobile unit began touring the country in 2017, serving at Fort Greely in Alaska and National Guard Installations in Laramie and Guernsey, Wyoming. In the last 12 months, the mobile dental unit has served approximately 600 service members.
“It’s nice and rewarding to be able to do something for our military families. We’re here to serve our military,” said Dickinson.
Worship Night in time of need
From ESPN, Page 1
The show kicked-off with introductions and shout-outs from soldiers with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Operations Group, 916th Support Brigade, United States Army Garrison and the National Training Center’s NCO and Soldier of the Year.
During the broadcast, the “Painted Rocks” landmark was featured by Molly Rose, anchor and moderator for the show.
“Tradition, unit pride, we were here!” Rose said. “Those sentiments are em- bodied by a Fort Irwin landmark known as Painted Rocks. Soldiers from visiting combat units paint their proud insignia on the boulders.”
Throughout Salute to Service Week, ESPN’s, “First Take” featured Fort Irwin, Camp Pendleton, Nellis and Vandenberg Air Force Bases and Naval Base San Diego.
Teacher Spotlight: Heather Bates, FIMS
Student Spotlight:
Aysia Lopez, 8th grade, FIMS
Aysia exhibits every aspect of Fort Irwin Middle School— F.I.M.S. Get R.E.A.L. P.B.I.S. standards. She is respectful of her teachers and peers, she maintains a high level of engagement and steps up to speak when other students hesitate. Aysia also completes her assignments and tasks with a high level of achievement and reaches out for help if she needs it. Finally, with all of these qualities, Aysia is a leader in the classroom and is an excellent example of a model student. Aysia is a lovely student to have in class, and it is so fun to watch her grow and achieve as an 8th grader.
Coach Bates has been working at Fort Irwin Middle School for four years. Along with teaching Physical Education, she also serves as the Athletic Director and basket- ball coach. This school year, she has been busy
working out with her students over Zoom. She enjoys giving them a break from their core classes and getting them up and moving around. Coach Bates cannot wait to get all of the students back on campus!
By Staff Sgt. Julie Jaeger
Operations Group, Vulture Team
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — During a moment in time when some say they feel stressed and alone, the Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) hosted a Women’s Worship Night on Nov. 17 at the Center Chapel.
Four members of PWOC and one Chaplain lead the group in song and devotions. Chaplain Matthew Woodside played guitar and his wife Amy was on the keyboard, accompanying singers Cressida Dranker and Stefanie Cole.
During the devotional period, Chelsea Kennedy, a resident of Fort Irwin, spoke on how to rely on God to overcome fear of man and doubt.
“Fear of judgement and vulnerability would
cause me to put up barriers with other women,” Kennedy said. “To not let them know who I really was because they all seemed to have it together. From the outside looking in, they looked like the perfect mom, the perfect wife, as if they never struggled with anything.”
Lauren Banks, a PWOC leader, announced her In-reach, Out-reach program encouraging everyone to be extra-intentional to bring people into PWOC and the church.
Rachel Branscam, a prayer coordinator for women, announced that she is willing to teach the importance of prayer to anyone desiring to start their own prayer meeting.
Worship night concluded with music along with an alter call as women came up to express their needs for a more detailed one-on-one prayer.
For more information go to home.army.mil/irwin