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Volume 15, Number 12 Published in the interest of the National Training Center and Fort Irwin community • www.irwin.army.mil December 6, 2019
Honoring America’s veterans, MWR celebrates Month of
supporting our local communities
the Military Family with
Story by Jason Miller an annual pasta dinner
Garrison Public A airs Casey Slusser, Garrison Public A airs Story and Photo by Casey Slusser
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — e National Training Center and Casey Slusser, Garrison Public A airs
Fort Irwin honored veterans while continuing the long-standing Garrison Public A airs
support to the local Barstow and surrounding communities on FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Each November, Military
Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Family Month provides an opportunity to recognize the
The day began as dozens of High Desert community commitment and resilience of Army families and their con-
members and organizations gathered at the Mountain View tributions to their Soldiers. Fort Irwin’s Family and MWR
Memorial Park Cemetery in Barstow to show their support to recognized Military Family Month with a complimentary
our nation’s veterans. pasta dinner. e dinner included a salad, bread stick and
NTC’s Commanding General, Brig. Gen. David A. Les- brownie and ice cream for dessert. FMWR directors served
perance, addressed more than 100 veterans, Soldiers, Marines a bu et-style meal, while families enjoyed classic Disney
and community members to honor past and present veterans, movies and fall-themed crafts.
as well as to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day
and the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe during is observance was established by the Armed Services
World War II. YMCA. Gen. James McConville, the Army Chief of Sta ,
During his remarks, Lesperance highlighted the e orts said soldiers could not be as e ective without their families.
and contributions of veterans who fought on the beaches of
Normandy, in addition to the tremendous support system of “Our families face tough challenges and sacri ce so
personnel that was present in order to claim victory. that our soldiers can serve,†he said. “While our families
“Every person was important in winning that war, just like may not wear a uniform, they too serve with honor and
every person is important in today’s Army,†he said. “An enor- we are grateful.â€
mous support system existed to help us win that war— whether
it was the cryptographers, parachute riggers, mechanics, or elec- e Secretary of the Army, Ryan McCarthy says, “U.S.
tricians— they allowed us to be successful during World War II.†Army families are extremely dedicated & resilient-- from
PCS (permanent change of station) moves to deployments,
See Veterans, Page 6 they support their soldiers through anything!â€
Giving thanks to those who give so much
Blackout: Bi-annual power
outage to protect Fort Irwin’s
single ‘extension cord’
Casey Slusser, Garrison Public A airs Casey Slusser, Garrison Public A airs Story by Janell J. Lewis Ford of facilities that will be open,
along with their operating
Story by Janell J. Lewis Ford prices of $9.10, unless you were family members of a soldier Garrison Public A airs hours.
who is E-4 or below, where the fee was $6.80. FORT IRWIN, Calif. —
Garrison Public A airs On Saturday, Dec. 7, power The planned outage is
NTC’s Commanding General, Brig. Gen. David Les- will be cut from the National a preventative measure to
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — e two dining facilities at the perance, served meals at both DFACs on Nov. 26 and Training Center/Fort Irwin reduce the chance of an un-
National Training Center/Fort Irwin served their annual Nov. 27, along with the Garrison Command Team, Col. from 6a.m. to 6p.m. during expected power outage on
Jeanette Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Fedorisin the planned, post-wide, bi- post in the future. During
anksgiving meals to the community. e meals included and the command teams from the Operations Group, annual electrical outage. the operation, Southern Cali-
traditional foods such as roast turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, 916th Support Brigade, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment All housing will be with- fornia Edison crews conduct
cornbread stu ng and pecan pie, but they also served items and MEDDAC/DENTAC. ere was also a meal served out power and all facilities pole replacement, along with
like King crab legs, shrimp scampi, salmon, fruit salad, on anksgiving Day. will either be closed or run- maintenance and repairs on
lemon meringue pie and cheesecake. e facilities also had ning on a generator with a the power line that feeds Fort
egg nog and apple cider on hand. ere were special meal See Thanksgiving, Page 10 change in business hours Irwin. SCE is also using this
for the day. Below is a list
See Blackout, Page 3
