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The Association of the U.S. Army Notes of Army Materiel Command.
e money will be used to improve 12,000 homes on
1. Grooming Regs Fort Hood, Fort Campbell, Fort Knox, Fort Wainwright,
In support of inclusion, diversity and equity, the Army Fort Drum and Army housing on Oahu, Hawaii, as well as
has announced revisions in uniform and grooming standards. the construction of more than 1,200 new houses.
“We know that actions speak louder than words when it 3. Global Force Next
comes to inclusivity and equity within our ranks, and we Global Force Next is AUSA’s virtual three-day event
believe that the changes are one example of policies that put focused on the concept of “persistent modernization,”
our people rst,” said Lt. Gen. Gary Brito, deputy Army the Army’s ambitious push to advance capabilities. e
chief of sta for personnel. event, which begins March 16, o ers the opportunity to
e new version of AR 670-1 went into e ect on Feb. connect, network and learn from key industry and senior
25. e uniform and grooming changes involve the Army Army leaders.
Greens, shoulder insignia, hair styles, hair coloring and even Registration is now open. Click here to register: https://
lipstick and nail polish colors. Brito says the changes are an info.ausa.org/e/784783/events-global-force-next/6q72q/4
e ort to support and encourage a diverse workforce. 09672861?h=I20Qucs1fKApcz4INnK4zem4hlbX5WFPz
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A newly approved $1.1 billion investment from the 4. Tomb of the Unknown 100 Years Members of the public will be able to experience and
private sector will accelerate housing improvements on DoD will mark the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of participate in events at the cemetery and virtually. Events
six installations, the Army has announced. e deal with the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in include opening a time capsule, an education module for
Lendlease, a private company involved in military housing, Virginia with a yearlong commemoration. e centennial students, interpretive presentations and panels and on
“will go a long way in improving the quality of homes for commemoration will feature a series of events leading up to Veterans Day, there will be a full honors procession and
Soldiers and their families,” said Gen. Ed Daly, commander a ceremony at the tomb on Nov. 11. wreath-laying ceremony.

Upcoming

Events

*Live Facebook Roundup every Wednesday at 2:30p.m., where (380-3562)
the Garrison Command Team answers your questions on the o - -3/10: CG’s Live Community Update: Facebook.com/NTCfortir-
cial Fort Irwin Facebook page, Facebook.com/FtIrwin and KNTC win (2:30p.m.)
88.5FM “ e Heat” radio. -3/20: Welcome Spring Sidewalk Chalk Art Day: e Villages at
March 2021 Calendar: Fort Irwin (all day) Your one-stop source of news and information for
-3/1: Adventures with Simpson: Designated MWR facility (8- -3/25: Special March Madness Meal: Bldg. 254 Coyote Café
9a.m.) 380-4327 (11:30a.m. – 1p.m.) military, defense industry and aerospace professionals as
-3/1 – 3/4: Flag Football: Register at Box Fitness Center (5-8p.m.) -3/27: Pinewood Derby: Blue Track (9a.m.)
380-6637 -3/29: Build a Boat: Oasis Troop Pool (8a.m. – 5p.m.) well as aerospace enthusiasts, and military veterans.
-3/2: Housing Town Hall: Sandy Basin Community Center/Face- -3/30: Financial Readiness 6-month series: Bldg. 109 Conference
book.com/FtIrwin (10a.m.) Room (2:30-3:30p.m.) 979-6367
-3/3: Women’s History Month Observance: Facebook.com/NTC- -3/31: Walk/Run a Mile for a Child Kicko event for Child
fortirwin (11a.m.) Abuse Awareness Month and Month of the Military Child: Blue
-3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24: Financial Readiness 9-week series: Virtu- Track (9a.m.) educated professionals with stable incomes.
ally, via Microsoft Teams (9-11a.m.) 979-6367 *For more information, you can visit the NTC website at home.
-3/4: Drive-in Comedy Show: Army Field (6-8p.m.) army.mil/irwin or contact the Public A airs O ce at 760-380-4511;
-3/6: Baby Expo: Weed Army Community Hospital (10a.m. – 1p.m.) the MWR at 760-380-5111 (Facebook.com/FortIrwinFMWR), or
-3/6: AWANA Grand Prix: Contact the Fort Irwin Chapel for details the respective organization that is hosting the event* Phone: 661-945-5634 • Toll free: 877-247-9288 • www.thinkmilitaryads.com

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