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Desert Kit Foxes Awareness Following the grand opening, the com- Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. the following documentation ness days to return with any are: Self Clean, Contract your
From SPA, Page 1
From PCS, Page 3

munity was allowed in to tour the spa, - 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6
and enter for a chance to win a gift card p.m. Customers may call 760-386-0555 in order to receive keys to your discrepancies you may have own vendor, or Pay and Go
new home:
discovered after the time of ac-
• You are responsible to mow
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — As the sun sets on the creosote entrances to escape through. Additionally, kit foxes will often at the spa. Soleil Nails and Spa is open to book an appointment. • Set up payment for your pro- cepting occupancy. yard and make sure it is free of
scrubland of the desert, a lucky hiker might see two triangular switch between multiple burrows to keep the coyotes guessing. rated rent — can be post-dated to • We will also schedule a 90- any weeds, feces, and debris.
ears pop out of a burrow. e lower temperatures at night bring While the desert kit fox is not currently listed as threatened 1st of following month Day Post Move In Visit. is includes 10-foot perimeter
out the desert kit fox (Vulpes macrotis arsipus) to begin the or endangered, threats of habitat degradation, fragmentation, Rotation 21-06 • Pet Deposit Up to two pets Move-out Tips from the Vil- around your home.
hunt for kangaroo rats and invertebrates. Even the occasional and disease do pose risks to this species. O -road vehicles can per home with a $250.00 deposit lages/Housing: • No trash can be left in the
black-tailed jackrabbit, lizard, snake or, bird may end up on collapse burrows, dense stands of invasive plant species can per pet. Breed restrictions apply. • When you receive orders, trash cans, on the curb, or in
the menu. ese keen hunters are the smallest canine species reduce visibility while hunting, and expanding human settle- By Annette Pritt Please review our pet addendum please call our o ce at 760-380- your home. Please call ahead to
in North America and use their stealth and speed to capture ments fragment their habitat. Since these small carnivores like for breed restriction details. – You 4663, to schedule an appoint- schedule bulk trash pick up at
prey, which they then bring back to their subterranean burrows to move from one burrow to the next to safely hunt during the Operations Group Public A airs will need to provide proof of ment to give notice. Normally 760-380-2460.
to consume. night, it is especially important that their habitat remains in NATIONAL TRAINING registration with the vet on post you MUST give us a 30-day • If you are eligible to use your
Hunting and navigating in the dark might sound di cult, tact. Canine distemper, a disease that a ects domestic dogs and CENTER, Calif. — During the and a picture of your pet. notice to vacate, but we will take BAH for your Pro-Rated Rent
but this canine species has a few tricks up its sleeve. eir large many other species, may take a toll on kit fox populations in the past few weeks, the 3rd Armored • We highly encourage all into consideration our current and any move out charges, and
ears allow them to hear the faint sounds of a rodent rustling future. Outbreaks of distemper have already been documented Brigade Combat Team, 4th residents to watch the video, stop-loss situation. would like to forfeit, make sure
beneath a creosote bush, while scent-marking locations with to reduce kit fox populations throughout the Mojave desert. a wildlife concern, you can reach the on-call wildlife biologist Infantry Division out of Fort titled “Protect Your Family From • At your appointment, we you let your leasing specialist
urine allows them to safely navigate through the dim light. Yes, these may be one of the desert’s most adorable inhab- directly by calling 619-288-8883. If you have any questions Carson, Colorado, completed Lead Exposure,” prior to signing will schedule your Pre-Inspection know at time of notice. e Cut
Coyotes are not only a potential predator to kit foxes, but itants, but please remember that they are wild animals. For about the environmental department, the DPW front desk can Decisive Action Rotation 21-06
they are also a competitor. ese two canine species have very both your saftey and theirs, do not approach or feed kit foxes. at the National Training Center, a new lease. & Final Inspection dates. We will O date is usually around 15th
• We will walk you through go over your cleaning options. If of month.
similar diets of small rodents and other animals. Kit foxes protect Consider yourself lucky if you get to see one, and simply admire be contacted during regular business hours at 760-380-5044. Fort Irwin, California. e sol-
themselves from coyotes with their specially-designed burrows. from afar. Any issues pertaining to domesticated pets should be directed to diers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division not only endured the your home and ensure there are you need to reschedule your nal • Pet Deposit Waiver if you
inspection, please contact your have pets, you may waive your
no issues we need to address im-
eir burrows have characteristically small oval-shaped open- e Fort Irwin Directorate of Public Works (DPW) has the Animal Control Facility 760-380-8564. To request insect, harsh desert conditions with 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Operational enemy
nings. e tunnel often turns sharply a short distance to prevent wildlife biologists on sta who are trained to safely manage rodent, or dead animal removal, contact High Desert Support Forces (OPFOR) around every corner, they achieved successful Force-on-Force and mediately. leasing specialist. pet deposit to use towards any pet
the intrution of larger animals, and there are often multiple wild animals creating a safety hazard or nuisance. If you have Services at 760-380-3539. Live Fire Exercises. • You will then have 10 busi- • Cleaning Options available damages and/or cleaning costs
DENTAC NCO of the Year

Congratulations to Cpl. Larry Lowe, Jr., the Dental Clinic #1 NCOIC, for winning Dental Photos by SPC Velasquez/ JBSA & Nichole Riley/ RHC-C PAO Upcoming
Health Command- Central’s Region NCO of the Year competition!
Events

*Live Facebook Roundup every Wednesday at 2:30p.m., where Road (11a.m. – 5:30p.m.) MWR: 380-5111

the Garrison Command Team answers your questions on the o - -5/22: Build a Boat: Oasis Troop Pool (8a.m. – 5p.m.)
cial Fort Irwin Facebook page, Facebook.com/FtIrwin and KNTC -5/24 - 5/27: Softball Tournament: FourPlex Fields (5-8p.m.) MWR:
88.5FM “ e Heat” radio. 380-5111
May 2021 Calendar: -5/25: Monthly Community Service Council Meeting: Sandy Basin
-5/1: MomCon: Sandy Basin Community Center (11a.m. - 1p.m.) Community Center (10a.m.) Facebook.com/FtIrwin
-5/3-5/5: Soldier of the Year Competition -5/25: Monthly Retirement Ceremony: Sandy Basin Community
-5/4, 5/11, 5/18: Love and Logic Parenting: Virtual (1-3:30p.m.) Center (2p.m.)
760-964-1637 -5/26: Asian American/Paci c Islander Heritage Month EEO Ob-
-5/5: CG’s Live Community Update: Facebook.com/NTCfortirwin
(2:30p.m.) servance: Sandy Basin Community Center (11:30a.m. and streamed
on Facebook.com/NTCfortirwin)
-5/5: Military Spouse Appreciation Cookie Giveaway: Front of PX
(11a.m. – 1p.m.) -5/27: TAP Job Fair: Sandy Basin Community Center (10a.m. –
-5/6: 500/1000 Pound Club: Memorial/Box Fitness (5a.m. – 8p.m.) 2p.m.) 380-5648/8509
-5/12: LifeStream Blood Drive: Sandy Basin Community Center *Every Tuesday and ursday: Virtual Play Mornings: facebook.
(10a.m. – 6p.m.) com/irwinacs (10:15-11:30a.m.)
-5/13: Warrior Challenge: Various Locations (7a.m. – 4p.m.) *For more information, you can visit the NTC website at home.
-5/15: Post-wide Yard Sale: e Villages Neighborhoods (9a.m. – army.mil/irwin or contact the Public A airs O ce at 760-380-4511;
1p.m.) the MWR at 760-380-5111 (Facebook.com/FortIrwinFMWR), or
-5/22: Class of 2021 Graduation Parade/Car Show: Down Barstow the respective organization that is hosting the event*

For more information go to home.army.mil/irwin For more information go to home.army.mil/irwin