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Community WHO WE ARE Community

Brig. Gen. Curtis Taylor
Commanding General
School leaders excited about Silver Valley’s Command Sgt. Maj. William Justice Advice for smooth, successful
Post CSM
Col. Jeanette Martin
future, following a year of distance learning Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Fedorisin
Garrison Commander

Garrison CSM
By Janell J. Lewis Ford to a virtual environment. Darryl Darden moves provided at PCS Town Hall
“One of the things this past year has Public A airs Director
NTC/Fort Irwin Garrison Public A airs
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Leaders from allowed us to do in our district is expand High Desert Warrior Sta
the learning opportunities for our students
the Silver Valley Uni ed School District to meet their needs and the needs of their Janell J. Lewis Ford, Editor By Janell J. Lewis Ford cessing of household goods.
(760) 380-3450
provided updates for the remainder of the families and we will be continuing these Jason Miller, Sta Writer/Photographer A change to PCS moves for 2021, is that the
current school year, as well as a preview of e orts next year,” Youskievicz said. (760) 380-3073 NTC/Fort Irwin Garrison Public A airs Transportation Service Provider will provide a
the upcoming school year during an Educa- “We will o er virtual learning for K- Renita Wickes, Sta Writer/Photographer FORT IRWIN, Calif. — e Community rm pick-up date within a customer-provided,
tion Summit at the Sandy Basin Community 8th grade students. ese students will be (760) 380-3078 Service Council meeting on March 30 focused seven-consecutive-calendar-day spread.
Center on April 6. assigned to a Silver Valley Uni ed School David Dupree, Sta Writer/Photographer on the topic of Permanent Change of Station During a move, if the soldier has issues or
“About a year ago, the worldwide pan- net and the speed at which that happened District teacher here in the district. ey (760) 380-8917 (PCS) moves and sponsorship. concerns, they can notify the Personal Property
demic, COVID, hit and I’m just really was incredible.” will provide a high-quality and rigorous Casey Slusser, Sta Writer/Photographer Garrison leadership provided information Processing O ce at 760-380-3823, 760-380-
proud of how Silver Valley answered that Najera said the district quickly closed program where students will receive daily, (760) 380-3076 on household goods, transportation, in- 3824 or after duty hours at 760-380-3823.
challenge for the community,” district su- that digital divide. live instruction from our teachers.” Abraam Dawoud, Sta Writer/Photographer processing procedures, the housing application For help with Defense Personnel Service
perintendent, Jesse Najera said. “It’s something that Silver Valley is com- e distance learning o erings kinder- Aerotech News process, housing counseling services, move-in (DPS), soldiers can call (800) 462-2176 and
School leaders said they had exciting mitting to,” he said. “From now on, we’re a garten through high school will include Emma Uribe, Graphic Designer and out procedures, child youth services and choose option 5.
initiatives to share with the community. one-to-one district. Every student, no matter project-based and hands-on learning. Stu- schools. ere is also the option to personally pro-
“You hear a lot in the news about schools what program from transitional kindergar- dents will be able to connect to their home HIGH DESERT WARRIOR Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Fedori- cure your own move and directions on that
‘gearing up’ to get into in-person instruc- ten to adult ed, will have the technology they school, meaning they will still be able to sin o ered advice for those considering living avenue are also on move.mil. For this and
tion,” Najera said. “I’m proud to say that need, a computer in their hands, courtesy of attend the eld trips, assemblies, sports, High Desert Warrior, a civilian enterprise newspaper, is an o post. “Before you sign a lease o post, I other moving services, soldiers can visit the
authorized publication for members of the United States
Silver Valley, since the end of October, the district to make sure that they can access after-school activities, enrichment/tutoring Army and Fort Irwin community. Contents of this newspaper recommend you arrive on the ground and go Reception Campus on the bottom oor of
has had students on campus for in-person the programs we’re doing.” programs, clubs, etc. are not necessarily o cial view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. check that site out,” he said. “ ere’s a drive building 105. Garrison Commander, Col. Martin
instruction. We’ve had our elementary Najera also praised the food and nutri- High school students have the option of Government, Department of Defense, Department of the and there are unique factors in the outside com- e Garrison Army Housing O ce is lo- Command Sgt. Maj. Fedorisin id=IwAR0aeO37BifuDI7srpWitQCyJR5VN
Army or Fort Irwin and the National Training Center. High
hybrid going on ve months now really tion team, which has served 100,000 meals a long-term, independent study program or Desert Warrior is prepared weekly by the Public A airs O ce, munity that you probably want to be aware of, cated in Building 111 on Langford Lake Road. 9jcfgOXQSHqVPgSpKmwYWGi554lVwM
successfully.” from March through June, including 5,000 attending Options Academy virtually but National Training Center and Fort Irwin, P.O. Box 105067, and you may change your mind and it’s very As soon as a soldier receives o cial orders, • School district information: Bldg. 21, • EFMP Registration site: https://efmp.
Fort Irwin, CA, 92310-5067. Telephone: 380-4511 or DSN
e 7th – 12th grade students began the at Fort Irwin every week. 470-4511. FAX: 380-3075. hard to break a lease.” he/she can apply for housing on post. To do 760-380-6880 amedd.army.mil/
hybrid model on April 5, attending four days “Another critical issue that needed to still having access/support from Silver Valley High Desert Warrior is a digital publication, distributed monthly e closest town to Fort Irwin is 37 miles so, contact the Villages leasing o ce at 760- • The Lending Closet: Bldg. 109, 760-380- You can nd these slides on the home page
on Facebook, www.facebook.com/HighDesertWarrior/ as
a week. Najera said that’s unlike 95 percent be addressed was making sure our families High School teachers and administrators. well as emailed to base personnel It is produced at Aerotech away. 380-4463 and a leasing specialist will assist in 3776 (Available for borrowing needed items of our NTC Website under “Town Hall Slides.”
SVUSD o ers more than 25 clubs/ex-
of the districts in California and also unlike were fed through the pandemic,” he said. tracurricular activities, including deep sea News and Review, (661) 945-5634. Fedorisin also encouraged the community the transition. You can also visit villagesatfor- before household goods arrive)
Aerotech News and Review is a private rm in no way
districts across other installations. About “It didn’t matter whether or not you were shing and mountain trips. connected with the Department of the Army and is to act as sponsors and advocates for those mov- tirwin.com. • Paws and Claws Kennel: Bldg. 978, 760- ere was a CSC held on April 27 and the next
185 kids are attending in-person school for a student—anybody 18 years or younger High school principal, Michael Sullivan responsible for the commercial advertising found in this ing to the installation. Some general tips provided for those who 380-7387 one is May 25. https://home.army.mil/irwin/
publication. Everything advertised in this publication will
four or less days a week with the high school could come get breakfast or lunch and that be made available for purchase, use or patronage without “ ere have been a lot of changes that have are clearing housing, include giving notice • Exceptional Family Member Program application/ les/7516/1738/5187/Commu-
hybrid model. continues and we’ve committed to that go- touted the school’s successful graduation regard to race, color, religion, sex, national orientation, age, been implemented in the last, two years, so to move more than 30 days out, if possible, (EFMP): Bldg. 109, 760-380-3698 nity_Service_Council_UPDATED_.pdf
marital status, physical handicap or political a liation of
Before getting into the 2021-2022 school ing forward.” rate, saying, “In 2019-2020, we had a 100 the purchaser, user or patron. A con rmed violation of this please reach out to all of these entities (on-post and beginning work orders well ahead of the • RV Park campground/Outdoor Rec Sto- Move-in Tips from the Villages Housing:
year, school leaders re ected on the past year. What’s Next? percent graduation rate. For 2021, it looks policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser will result in departments) and verify that the information expected move. age: Bldg. 4390, 760-380-4327 • Each home is inspected by the Army
refusal to print advertising from that source. The appearance
“One of the obstacles, right away, was Principals of Lewis Elementary, Tiefort like we’re on track for that again—highest of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an you’re passing forward is the correct informa- Fedorisin also said, “Please save the maxi- • Jobs (NAF, AAFES): USAjobs.gov Housing O ce prior to the move-in walk
technology— something that we knew we View Intermediate School, Fort Irwin rate in the county.” endorsement by the Department of the Army of the products tion,” Fedorisin said. mum amount of TLE (temporary lodging • Army Housing Office: https://home.army. through
or services advertised.
needed to get in the hands of our families,” Middle School, Silver Valley High School Graduation/Athletics Printed by Aerotech News and Review, Inc. (877) 247-9288, Soldiers should visit the move.mil site to expense) days for when you arrive.” mil/irwin/index.php/about/Garrison/director- • On move in day, you will need to have
Najera said. “So, I’m proud to say that every and the Alternative Education Center spoke e hot-button question was surround- www.aerotechnews.com. begin their moving process and to begin pro- Other items leaders detailed were: ate-public-works/housing-services-o ce?fbcl See PCS, Page 13
Silver Valley student got a laptop, to make about what parents and students could ing a graduation date and how it will be
sure that they could have access to distance expect next school year, highlighting their conducted. NEWSPAPER AWARDS New NTC Commanding General lays out
learning. And not only that, any family who current and future o erings. Leaders say graduation is May 25 and just 2nd Place, 2017 U.S. Army IMCOM
struggled with internet connectivity, we Je Youskievicz, assistant superintendent announced details (see Page 9). Newspaper Competition — Feature Photograph
went out and got internet hot spots, made of education services provided information When it comes to sports, SVHS assistant Honorable Mention, 2009 U.S. Army IMCOM-West
sure that everybody had access to the inter- about how the district will continue to adapt See LEADERS, Page 7 Newspaper Competition — Tabloid category
3rd Place, 2008 Dept. of the Army priorities in rst community event
Fort Irwin recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month Newspaper Competition — Tabloid Category
Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware
By Janell J. Lewis Ford SEND US FEEDBACK By Janell J. Lewis Ford ment model, so enhancing the opportunities at Fort Irwin is
Send your questions, suggestions, or problems to: priority in order to continue to draw talent to this installation.
NTC/Fort Irwin Garrison Public Affairs 1. Your chain of command NTC/Fort Irwin Garrison Public A airs “What that means is, we have to compete in our own, inter-
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — 2. ICE (Interactive Customer Evaluation) FORT IRWIN, Calif. — e National Training Center nal labor market and we have to make this a place that people
Sexual Assault Awareness and 3. CG’s Hotline: 380-5463 and Fort Irwin’s new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Curtis want to live,” he said. “We have to invest and continue to invest.”
Protection month kicked off SOCIAL MEDIA Taylor, laid out some of his priorities during the latest Com- is is Taylor’s third time at the NTC.
a little early at the National Instagram: @ntcfortirwin munity Service Council Meeting on April 27 at the Sandy Basin “I was here as a family member, as a dependent, back in
Training Center and Fort Irwin Facebook (NTC/Ft Irwin): @ntcFortIrwin Community Center. 1986-87, and it was a very di erent place,” he said.
as leaders joined a proclamation participated in the signing. character, trust, and resilience. Facebook (Public A airs): @FtIrwin Taylor said he had just participated in a meeting “with about Taylor said he’s always enjoyed his time at Fort Irwin.
signing ceremony on Mar. 29. Throughout the month of There was no installation- Twitter: @NTC_Update 15 di erent agencies in Washington, D.C., talking about quality “ is is a very special community,” Taylor said. “We ab-
Maj. Gen. David Lesperance, April, Fort Irwin’s Sexual Ha- wide Denim Day walk this year, of life at Fort Irwin and I was blown away by the number of solutely love this installation and are happy to be back in our
Command Sgt. Maj. William rassment/Assault Response and but dozens went out to “Paint Army-level resources that are being directed at this installation; hometown.”
Justice, Garrison Commander, Prevention (SHARP) office the Post Teal” during the 5K and assault awareness. Individual So that will be our focus— continuing to work across the gamut, He has spent a lot of time learning about the community.
Col. Jeanette Martin, Command hosted various engagements, Color Run/Walk on April 21 units were encouraged to recog- from spouse employment, to housing, to child care centers, to “I look forward to learning from you about where those More information about permanent change of station (PCS)
Sgt. Maj. Paul Fedorisin and education, tips and tools on how at the FourPlex baseball elds. nize April 28 as Denim Day with continue to build quality of life here.” impediments are that discourage people from wanting to choose moves was provided at this event. e slides can be found at
SHARP manager, Nykita Riley to build cohesive teams through Teal is the color for sexual abuse their own teams. Taylor said the Army is moving to a preference-based assign- this place as their next hometown,” Taylor said. home.army.mil/irwin under the “Town Hall Slides” tab.

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