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Fort Irwin Celebrates the U.S. Army’s 246th Birthday!
Fort Irwin Public A airs along with the youngest and oldest NTC Soldiers,
Lt. Col. Jacquelin Coleman Adams from the Weed
On June 14, the National Training Center cel- Army Community Hospital and PV2. Sebastian
ebrated the U.S. Army’s 246th Birthday! Over the Mario Jeanty from 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment-
past 246 years the U.S. Army has been serving and
defending our great nation. Blackhorse, cut the ceremonial cake, honoring men
Brig. Gen. Curtis D. Taylor, Commanding Gen- & women for their commitment, dedication and
eral of the National Training Center and Fort Irwin, sacri ce to our nation.
The Villages and the Exchange Host a Fathers Day Food Truck Festival
On June 19, the Villages and the Fort Irwin Exchange partnered to create a Father’s Day
Food Truck Festival, in recognition of all the fathers on Fort Irwin. The festival was attended
by more than 100 families in and around the Sandy Basin Community Center and provided
free food, giveaways, and other family related activities.
For more information go to home.army.mil/irwin
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MEDDAC Minute
Department of Army Inspector
From COMMAND, Page 7
General hears resident’s concerns
National Training Center Public A airs aware that various platforms such as the installation’s
town halls, mayoral programs, newspaper, and social
e U.S. Army Inspector General conducted resi- media were available for residents to receive information
dential sensing sessions to hear the concerns of the Fort and address their housing concerns.
Irwin Community. Feedback from the sensing sessions helps garrison
e sensing sessions took place on June 10 and June housing and property management o ces address areas
11, with dozens of residents in attendance. needing improvement.
Lt. Col. Sakura Creedon the Command Inspec- Although the DAIG left the installation, the Ft.
tor General for the National Training Center and Irwin’s IG o ce is open to hear concerns from residents.
Fort Irwin said, “the purpose of DAIG conducting “Submitting any inquiry to the IG can be done in
Abe Dawoud Fort Irwin Public A airs the residential sensing session was a follow-up of the person at the IG o ce in building 988A or calling 760-
Col. Jason Clarke joins his wife in cutting the ceremonial cake shortly after DAIG 2019 Special Interest Item (SII) inspection of 380-3038,” said Creedon. “Once the IG o ce receives
becoming Garrison Commander. the Residential Communities Initiatives (RCI). e an inquiry or complaint, we will conduct preliminary
DAIG’s objective was to assess the status of the 2019 analysis, which will identify the issue(s) or allegation(s)
for a better team.”
Martin also helped spearhead new quality of life initiatives on Fort Irwin, DAIG RCI SII recommendations and the implementa- to the chain of command or to the appropriate agency
including the reopening of the renovated dog park, renovations to Warrior Zone tion of stakeholder corrective action plans.” on the installation. For example, if the inquiry or com-
and Ingalls Hall, upgrades to the skeet & trap shooting range and many more. In response to the 2019 report, the Army imple- plaint was speci cally related to housing, we will reach
“I want my most lasting legacy to be about the people,” said Martin. “When mented the housing Tenant Bill of Rights, which out to the Army Housing O ce to assist in resolving
you care about the people the mission will get accomplished 100% of the time.” provides transparency to tenants, ensuring their right the inquiry or complaint.
Col. Jason Clarke comes to Fort Irwin as the former Director of Special to a quality, safe, clean, and healthy home. e Army Housing O ce also reminds residents
Programs and Deputy Director of Operations at Special Operations Command e results of the sensing session were briefed at that they want to hear their concerns on post and that
Paci c in Hawaii. the June 22 Fort Irwin Housing Town Hall, which the Army is committed to ensuring quality housing and
Speaking to those in attendance, and those watching the livestream, Clarke was streamed live on the National Training Center’s continued oversight in the future.
said “I realized that Col. Martin is a loved commander and will truly be missed. Facebook Page. “We are the service member advocates on this instal-
e people that I have come across are true professionals, dedicated civil ser- According to the majority of residents sensed, safety lation, said Carolyn Matthews,” Housing Services Of-
vants, and experts in their eld. But I leave you with this promise, I will foster is a priority with the Army Housing O ce (AHO), ce Manager. “We introduced a new informal dispute
relationships with our partners and I will give you everything I have to ensure and stated that when the AHO got involved, their is- resolution form on June 1 which is a measured approach
we take care of our families, soldiers, and civilians of Fort Irwin.” sues were quickly resolved. A majority of the residents intended to resolve disputes at the garrison level.”
Col. Clarke has deployed and conducted multiple operations throughout surveyed also stated that the RCI partners are responsive Residents are encouraged to visit the Fort Irwin
the AFRICOM, CENTCOM, EUCOM, PACOM areas of responsibilities, in solving their housing issues. website: home.army.mil/irwin to read the ndings of
has completed four combat rotations in Afghanistan, and one combat rotation Communication strategies were also surveyed by the IG Report and to contact the Fort Irwin Army
to Operation Inherent Resolve. the DAIG. e majority of the residents surveyed were Housing O ce Hotline at 760-380-7777.
For more information go to home.army.mil/irwin