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November 2020
November 2020
Community WHO WE ARE Community

Brig. Gen. David Lesperance
Commanding General
Stop the Violence, Break the Silence: Fort Command Sgt. Maj. William Justice November’s AUSA Corner
Post CSM
Col. Jeanette Martin
Irwin Walks to End Domestic Violence Garrison Commander
Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Fedorisin
hours before a person becomes symptomatic. It
Garrison CSM The Association of the U.S. Army Notes hours before a person becomes symptomatic. It
measures 165 biomarkers, sending information
measures 165 biomarkers, sending information
Story and Photos by: Jason Miller Darryl Darden 1. AUSA Annual Conference to a central location that can provide hourly
to a central location that can provide hourly
Fort Irwin/NTC PAO Public A airs Director AUSA held its annual conference this year virtually from Oct. 13 – 16 and you can still reports. The early warning system could
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — U.S. Army Soldiers, families and High Desert Warrior Sta access all of the recorded content from this year’s conference. In order to view the recorded reduce the spread of the disease.
civilians gathered at the Fort Irwin Blue Track for the Walk to End Janell J. Lewis Ford, Editor events from AUSA Now, all you have to do is register and use the log-in details you receive e devices have been used in the Pen-

Domestic Violence observance on Oct. 13. e event began with (760) 380-3450 in your con rmation. ere were more than 20,000 registrants from 70 countries, 500 tagon and at U.S. Northern Command and
tagon and at U.S. Northern Command and

the signing of a proclamation to take a rm stance against domestic Jason Miller, Sta Writer/Photographer exhibitors, 450 speakers and 138 sessions. were tested on U.S. Military Academy cadets
were tested on U.S. Military Academy cadets
violence and to remind victims that assistance is always available. (760) 380-3073 https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/Attendee_Registration.cfm in October.
Garrison Commander, Col. Jeanette Martin, said the signing of Renita Wickes, Sta Writer/Photographer 2. Reducing Training Rotations 4. ID Card Extension
(760) 380-3078
the proclamation was, “To let the survivors know we stand to stop David Dupree, Sta Writer/Photographer During the 2020 AUSA Virtual Meeting, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said the Army In April, DoD announced that expiring dependent
In April, DoD announced that expiring dependent
the violence, to break the silence. Whether you’re walking, or run- (760) 380-8917 has a new focus on readiness that places more emphasis on squads and small units and less on and retiree identi cation cards would be extended through
and retiree identi cation cards would be extended through

ning, please remember those survivors and know that here at Fort Casey Slusser, Sta Writer/Photographer large-scale exercises, a continued push towards modernization, and is taking “rapid, positive the end of September because of COVID-19 precautions.
Irwin, we will not tolerate the violence.” (760) 380-3076 and meaningful steps” on diversity, equity and inclusion. ID cards didn’t expire that week. Current cardholders can use existing cards through
After signing the proclamation by the Garrison Command Team,

Brig. Gen. David Lesperance, Commanding General of the National Aerotech News Chief of Sta Gen. James McConville agreed, saying the Army must transform how it March 31 for base access and through June 30, 2021, for medical care.

Training Center and Fort Irwin, opened his remarks by introducing protective orders and establishes the monthly domestic violence Emma Uribe, Graphic Designer takes care of its people. ere is a plan to minimized gated Combat Training Center (CTC) 5. Museum Opening

a new installation policy that will continue to provide the neces- review board. HIGH DESERT WARRIOR rotations and eliminate the requirement to conduct brigade and battalion live re exercises e National Museum of the United States Army, a 185,000-square-foot steel-clad building

sary care for victims, in addition to instituting a monthly domestic In his closing comments, Lesperance said although the installation and eld training exercises prior to a CTC rotation. at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, will open to the public on Nov. 11. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy
violence review board. High Desert Warrior, a civilian enterprise newspaper, is an To further reduce the demands of training for and supporting CTC rotations, not all said the museum, “Will be a place for members of the Total Army family to gather and share

According to Lesperance, the review board was established to not has good programs in place to provide necessary care for victims, there authorized publication for members of the United States Brigade Combat Teams will deploy all of their battalions into “ e Box.” Additionally, units stories while also creating an opportunity for visitors to connect with our nation’s history
Army and Fort Irwin community. Contents of this newspaper
only provide good programs in place for victims, but to hold people is always room for improvement in preventing domestic violence. are not necessarily o cial view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. scheduled for non-combat rotational deployments may not require a CTC rotation, especially through the eyes and voices of individual soldiers.”
accountable for their actions by ensuring, “legal investigations are “Domestic violence is that silent enemy. In order to get left of Government, Department of Defense, Department of the those units deploying to theaters where they can conduct similar collective training. A small ceremony will be held for the opening, livestreamed on the museum’s website:
Army or Fort Irwin and the National Training Center. High
closed and in commanders’ hands for ultimate decision,” he said. the boom, it takes engaged leaders who are involved in making a Desert Warrior is prepared weekly by the Public A airs O ce, 3. Early Warning https://info.ausa.org/e/784783/visit-/4rwrd/333916879?h=KxSvz_dCDYgSMhZuIQhdm-
e new policy outlines reporting requirements for restricted di erence in our Soldier’s lives,” said Lesperance. “Domestic violence National Training Center and Fort Irwin, P.O. Box 105067, A wearable device has been developed that could predict COVID-19 infection up to 48 j6xKJYOXYlp0U5sdaIRsoo
Fort Irwin, CA, 92310-5067. Telephone: 380-4511 or DSN
and unrestricted domestic abuse cases, rights for victims, military has no place on Fort Irwin, or in our Army, the buck stops here.” 470-4511. FAX: 380-3075.
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Chaplains provide blended families, News and Review, 220 East Avenue K-4 Suite 7, Lancaster, CA Weed Army Community Hospital hosts breast cancer awareness event
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Aerotech News and Review is a private rm in no way
connected with the Department of the Army and is Story and Photos by Kimberly Hackbarth ing education, screening, detection, and treatment for breast
co-parenting support to military couples responsible for the commercial advertising found in this Weed Army Community Hospital Public A airs cancer,” she said.

publication. Everything advertised in this publication will
Col. Nancy Parson, the WACH commander, spoke at the
be made available for purchase, use or patronage without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national orientation, age, FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Weed Army Community Hospital event about the importance of the observance.
marital status, physical handicap or political a liation of hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk and Com-
By Janell J. Lewis Ford “I would approach a blended family by the purchaser, user or patron. A con rmed violation of this munity Health Fair Oct. 24 in observance of Breast Cancer “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to
learning about the relationships between all policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser will result in raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast
refusal to print advertising from that source. The appearance
NTC/Fort Irwin Garrison Public A airs of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an Awareness Month. cancer, spread the word about mammograms and encourage

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — When a di- of the family members and how they interact endorsement by the Department of the Army of the products Capt. Megan Jensen, a clinical sta nurse, organized the community organizations, families and other to get involved,”
vorced couple with children remarries to new with one another,” he said. “I would do the or services advertised. event with the hospital’s Breast Cancer Awareness Committee. she said.
Printed by Aerotech News and Review, Inc. (877) 247-9288,
same with any family, actually, although a
partners, the process of reacclimating kids blended family may (or may not) bring dif- www.aerotechnews.com. “Weed Army Community Hospital hosts this event be- Local organizations and programs from WACH set up
to their new stepfamilies, can be di cult. ferent items to the table.” cause [Fort Irwin and the National Training Center]’s health booths at the event to share information and resources. One
But Bonnie Conrad’s family has blended Family Life Chaplains receive training at NEWSPAPER AWARDS is important to us and we want to ensure all soldiers and their booth speci cally highlighted male breast cancer.

smoothly. one of three universities. Ehrke got a Masters 2nd Place, 2017 U.S. Army IMCOM families have all the resources and education they need regard- “ ere are more than 2,000 men diagnosed with breast
“Co-parenting is never easy, and it is Newspaper Competition — Feature Photograph cancer each year,” Parson said to those who

something that a lot of blended families of Science in Psychology and Counseling Honorable Mention, 2009 U.S. Army IMCOM-West attended the event. U.S. Army photo by Kimberly Hackbarth, Weed ACH Public A airs O ce
have a hard time coping with,” she said. from Texas A&M University, Central Texas. Newspaper Competition — Tabloid category Several groups focused on physical Fort Irwin, Calif. Soldiers, family members and community
“My story, however, is not a negative story. He recently arrived at the National Train- 3rd Place, 2008 Dept. of the Army activity gave out information to interested members register for the Breast Cancer Awareness 5k
My ex-husband’s wife and I are very close ing Center and Fort Irwin and brought those Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware attendees. Run/Walk October 24 hosted by Weed Army Community
friends. We talk all the time on the phone.” skills to chaplain team. Newspaper Competition — Tabloid Category Jensen coordinated the run/walk and Hospital.
Blended family and co-parenting success “Although not every chaplain can receive SEND US FEEDBACK community health fair based on what is three youths, top three men, and top three women received
stories like Conrad’s are possible, although an MS in Psychology and Counseling, I can Send your questions, suggestions, or problems to: done nationally in recognition of breast rst, second and third place trophies. However, the event was

sometimes it takes years of discussion, com- share some useful insights to help chaplains 1. Your chain of command cancer awareness. about more than winning.
2. ICE (Interactive Customer Evaluation)
promise and counseling. improve their counseling skills,” Ehrke said. 3. CG’s Hotline: 380-5463 “A 5k walk/run has become a popular- Jensen said the event means a lot to her, personally.
e Religious Services O ce at Fort Ir- According to reports released by the Pen- ized tradition and thanks to the Susan G.
win has trained Family Life Chaplains who tagon, married troops are divorcing at about SOCIAL MEDIA Komen Foundation’s ‘Race for the Cure’ ini- “My mother passed away from cancer, my stepmother passed
are available to help families navigate these the same rate as they have for the previous Instagram: @ntcfortirwin tiative,” Jensen said. “Additionally, physical away from breast cancer, and my father currently has cancer,”
familial roads. ve years, which is 3%. Facebook (NTC/Ft Irwin): @ntcFortIrwin exercise is shown to reduce risks of cancer, Jensen said. “Cancer awareness of any kind is important to me,
“ e therapy models remain the same,” The overall divorce rate is higher for Facebook (Public A airs): @FtIrwin and Weed Army Community Hospital en- and as a healthcare provider I in turn want to share the resources
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Donald Ehrke said. enlisted troops (3.5%), compared to the Twitter: @NTC_Update joys promoting physical activity and overall and information that I have to help others.”
“ ere is no, ‘blended family therapy’ or ‘not divorce rate for o cers (1.7%). David Dupree, Fort Irwin Garrison Public A airs health for our soldiers and their families.” Parson also shared a personal story of a friend’s diagnosis with
blended family therapy.’” Recent data from the United States Cen- Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Donald Ehrke and To ensure physical distancing guidelines breast cancer and encouraged those who have a family history
e models Ehrke refers to relate to Cog- sus Bureau shows more than four million U.S. Army photo by Kimberly Hackbarth, Weed ACH Public A airs O ce for coronavirus safety, walkers and runners

nitive Behavioral erapy, Emotion Focused children in U.S. live with a stepparent, and Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Terrell Jones study a separated into di erent waves that started of breast or ovarian cancer to talk to their doctors.

book on counseling.
erapy, Narrative erapy, etc., which he approximately 15% of all households are Participants of the Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk hosted by Weed one minute apart. “Please remember that breast cancer impacts families every
said applies to all people. categorized as ‘blended families.’ Although See FAMILY, Page 4 Army Community Hospital start the race October 24 on Fort Irwin, Calif. At the conclusion of the race, the top day,” she said. “Not just during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.”
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