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Volume 11, Number 7 1VCMJTIFEJOUIFJOUFSFTUPGUIF/BUJPOBM5SBJOJOH$FOUFSBOE'PSU*SXJODPNNVOJUZtwww.irwin.army.mil July 2, 2015

NTC, Fort Irwin celebrates 240th Army birthday

National Training Center and Fort Irwin Commander Brig. Gen. Joseph Martin, Pvt. Nathan Sotelo and Sgt. Maj. Stephen Young cut a cake during the 240th Army birthday celebration
here, June 15. Sotelo represented the youngest Soldier here at 17; he serves with F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Young is the NTC G3 sergeant major and
represented NTC interim Command Sgt. Maj. Noe Salinas.

Story and photos by Gustavo Bahena competence, and commitment of Soldiers who make up the Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
nation’s premier all-volunteer Army.” Sotelo, a Kansas City native, arrived here to his first duty
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The general explained that values and ethics are funda- station, May 25. He said it was an honor to have been rec-
National Training Center and Fort Irwin Soldiers, leader- mental to the Army. ognized and have participated in the ceremony.
ship and the community paid homage to the Army’s 240th
birthday at a celebration here, June 15. “Selfless service is the bedrock value of this profession,” After the cake was cut, the post commander expressed
Martin said. “The Army’s continues to demonstrate its in- appreciation to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and
The NTC and Fort Irwin Commander Brig. Gen. Joseph credible competence, enduring commitment and extraordi- DFAC employees for putting on the event. Cut
Martin addressed an audience gathered at dining facility 1 nary character in the defense of our nation every day. Those
prior to the cutting of a cake and a special meal. are things that set us apart as professionals. There are many “I want to thank the regiment and the staff of DFAC 1
professions, but none like the one that we’re all involved in.” for an incredible spread, an incredible cake and an incred-
Martin described the celebration as one of many things ible celebration – one of many traditions that sets us apart
that sets the United States Army apart from just about any Martin performed the cake cutting tradition with Pvt. from any other organization,” Martin said. “Let’s give them
other organization. Nathan Sotelo and Sgt. Maj. Stephen Young, who is the a round of applause.”
NTC G3 sergeant major. Sotelo is the youngest Soldier at
“We’ve been doing this business for 240 years, since 17 here. His branch is infantry and serves with F Troop, 2nd Photos continue on page 12
1775,” Martin said. “Today we celebrate the character,