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change of responsibility 916th Support Brigade will hold a Bri- gade Command Sergeant Major Change of Responsibility ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Monday, 4 p.m., at Jack Rabbit Park.

legal Assistance Hours Fort Irwin Legal Assistance Office hours have changed. The new schedule is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Notary Services: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Everyday, walk-in basis. Appointment calendars open: Fridays at 1 p.m.

Audie Murphy club Members of the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club will hold its monthly meeting at the SAMC Hall, located at the NTC Museum, Bldg. 587, Room 11, 12-1 p.m., March 30. For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Catherine Harris at 380-8386.

Battle Staff Graduation Fort Irwin community is invited to at- tend the graduation ceremony of noncom- actor gary Sinese, performs with the lt. dan band at fort irwin’s army field, march 12. the lt. dan band performed a free missioned officers who will graduate from concert for the fort irwin community as part of his 41st USo tour. See more photos on pages 10 and 11. Battle Staff Class 14-10 at the Post Theater, at 9 a.m., March 26. For more information, call 380-3880. Lt. Dan rocks out NTC Story and photoS mate message to troops and their families is that was cut short because he got injured and lost puerto rican Birth certificates by Sgt. giancarlo caSem people are behind them and support them. his legs and he had to deal with that trauma, 11th ACR Public Affairs “We need a strong a military; we need our de- and that shock and the anguish of adjusting A Puerto Rican law will be implemented fenders to stay strong,” Sinese said. “They’re going to that. Ultimately, at the end of that story July 1, 2010 — canceling or invalidating Actor Gary Sinese and his band, the Lt. to be called upon for years. (We’re) keeping people he’s great, he’s standing up and he’s strong, all birth certificates issued by Puerto Rico Dan Band, performed for Soldiers and their strong and letting them know that while they’re and he survived all that and moved beyond prior to June 30, 2010. Affected Soldiers, family members at Army Field on Fort Irwin, in the service, we care about them, we appreciate it. I think that’s a very positive story line for a civilian employees, and family members Calif., March 12. that service. And when they leave the service, we lot of folks. Lt. Dan is a redemptive character, will need to request issue of a new birth Sinese and his band played hits from such are not going to forget about them.” and he’s a hopeful character. To be associated certificate following the procedures at the classic rock acts as Jimmy Hendrix and the Sinese is best known for his role as Vietnam with him is something that I never shied away following link. For new accessions, certifi- Beatles to more contemporary bands such as veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the film Forrest from; especially since the military likes him so cates issued by Puerto Rico prior to June 30, Evanescence. His current tour through the Gump, a role which he believed servicemem- much, so I thought I’d just go with the name, 2010 will become invalid and may not be National Training Center on Fort Irwin and the bers could relate with. kind of embrace it.” used to verify eligibility for enlistment into Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air Ground “I liked the story of that character. (Lt. It was also that popularity with servicemem- the Army effective July 1, 2010. For more Combat Center marks his 41st USO tour. Dan) was very dedicated to military service, bers that prompted Sinese to call his band the information, visit the following Web site: The actor said he performs for troops as a he went to the military academy, and he Lt. Dan Band. https://forums.bcks.army.mil/secure/com- way for him to say thank you. He said his ulti- wanted to be a great leader.” Sinese said “That See rocks, pages 10-11 munitybrowser.aspx?id=1019751.

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By Carroll Kim “The reality is that it’s also complicated TRADOC Public Affairs by likely budget and resource decisions. We just went through the Quadrennial Defense FORT MONROE, Va. — Secretary of the Review, and part of that is to plot out the Army John McHugh visited the U.S. Army next four years, what the challenges are and Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters what the threats will be and this Capstone for the first time today and got to see Army past, Concept helps us implement that future- present and future through TRADOC’s eyes. think into real world terms,” he said. “But “It was my inaugural trip to come down here this is still something, I think the generating and get a visual, first hand look at all the amaz- force ... and the operational force will need ing things that TRADOC is doing,” he said. to partner up on to make that concept an “Obviously wherever you are in the Army, your actual reality.” doctrine, your schooling, your entire perspec- Another area interlaced with the Capstone tive starts somewhere along this path.” Concept is TRADOC’s role in Army Modern- The day’s events included a tour of Fort ization. McHugh believes that the command Monroe, which has roots tracing back to 1609 Sgt. AngelicA golindAno in charge of doctrine and leader development as Fort Algernourne, built by Capt. John Smith. Gen. martin e. dempsey, commanding general of U.S. army Training and doctrine will play a critical role in designing Army In 2011, Fort Monroe will close and TRADOC Command, introduces the Honorable John mcHugh, Secretary of the army, to Tra- Modernization. will move to Fort Eustis, Va., under Base Re- doC functions and responsibilities during a briefing march 5. This was mcHugh’s “It will be a leader,” he said. “We have to alignment and Closure. first visit toTradoC headquarters at Fort monroe, Va. be an Army that has congruity and continuity, “Fort Monroe itself is a marvelous part of and how we go about becoming an Army of the history,” said McHugh. “The Army has future “The most important thing is the train- define the problem of future, armed conflict future starts right here. This is a place and this plans in other places, but I would hope that the ing opportunity they produce here and the and describes how the Army will need to func- is an activity that, seems to me, will become far spirit that’s been here for many, many years will chance for every Soldier of every rank, out in tion in the future. more important, as important as it is today as in some way continue. There’s a lot of Army harm’s way, to better understand the lay of the “I was reading it again on the way down we go into an unknown tomorrow.” heart and soul here.” battlefield and the environment which they in the helicopter and it’s a critically important McHugh ended his visit by recognizing the McHugh also met with TRADOC senior find themselves, means they’ll be safer. And document. And it’s probably a document we TRADOC and JTCOIC staff for their innova- leaders and visited the Joint Training Counter- that’s a good thing and something we want to have to scramble operationally to catch up tion and dedication to Soldiers. IED Operations Integration Center. JTCOIC continue to nurture.” to, and that’s the objective,” said McHugh. “The other thing that really strikes me, was established in April 2009 as a collaborative Along with training Soldiers for the future, “[Some] of the most difficult things an army and I don’t mean to sound flippant about it, effort between the Joint IED Defeat Organization TRADOC is also writing doctrine and plans faces [are] the battle today, trying to under- but the intellectual capital that we have in the and TRADOC and provides training to Soldiers for that identify key elements of the future stand what the battle of tomorrow will be, and Army,” he said. through simulation-based exercises. Creating a battlefield. The U.S. Army Capabilities Integra- positioning yourself to be able to adapt to it “And the good folks who are willing to common framework, JTCOIC is designed to tion Center released the 2009 Army Capstone and prevail.” come here and devote themselves to this make “the scrimmage harder than the game.” Concept titled, “Operational Adaptability: However, McHugh recognizes that the defensive national effort who value the kinds “I’m thankful that there are so many smart Operating under conditions of uncertainty road to achieving the objectives outlined in of things that make an Army Soldier wake people in the world who are willing to come and complexity in an era of persistent conflict the Capstone Concept is as important as the up everyday and go to work ... that’s the and work here,” McHugh said. 2016-2028.” The Capstone Concept aims to ideas themselves. important stuff.” Sniper rifle improvements to see testing this spring

By C. Todd lopez designed the weapon, it also accommodated a The M-4 is already enjoying an improve- fumes from an overheated barrel, and tips to Army News Service larger round, the .300 Win Mag. He said the ment fielded to Soldiers now in Iraq and Af- avoid paint in areas that could hamper the improved M-24 will take advantage of that ghanistan: a less jam-prone magazine. weapon’s performance, or that could damage WASHINGTON — Candidates for an im- capability in order to realize greater accuracy. “It’s a significant improvement over the other components like optics. proved version of the Army’s sniper rifle — the It’s expected the four industry competitors magazines we’ve fielded,” Tamilio said. “What that While an instruction on how to spray paint M-24 — are expected to go into testing this spring will supply their four improved M-24 candidates means to our Soldiers is, it’s more reliable every time weapons for camouflage purposes is being after industry reveals their efforts this month. by March 11. Those will go into competitive the weapon feeds into the chamber — it’s going to released, authority to do so still comes from a Industry was challenged to improve the tests in the spring. The Army will down select to present itself in the same manner, consistently.” Soldier’s command, Tamilio said. M-24 sniper rifle, a weapon that has been in a producer in the summer, and start fielding the The new magazine is already fielded to Weapons aren’t the only systems the Army service since the 1980s, to make it more ac- improved M-24 to Army snipers in the fall. Soldiers in combat overseas, and it features an is improving. By the end of the month, three curate and to make it more adjustable to the Improving the M-24 will involve turning improved spring and follower in the magazine defense contractors are expected to deliver 60- Soldier’s needs, said Col. Douglas A. Tamilio, existing weapons over to a contractor and that doesn’t allow the magazine to jam. The each Ground Soldier System packages to the project manager, Soldier Weapons. modifying that weapon. It’s expected that turn- Army will now field the magazine to Soldiers Army for testing. “So the Soldier, the sniper, can conform it to around time for that process will be 30 days. stateside as they prepare to deploy. The GSS is an integrated dismounted Soldier his body — we’ll have an adjustable stock, ad- The M-24 is not the only weapon PEO “The Army’s goal is to issue every Soldier situational awareness system for use during combat justable cheek welds,” Tamilio said. “This weap- Soldier is looking to improve. In fact, the Army seven of these,” he said, saying the service is pro- operations. The system is currently in development ons system has a five-round internal magazine. is taking a dual approach to getting a better ducing more than a quarter million a month. and is based on lessons learned from development We’re asking industry to do something better carbine in the hands of Soldiers. The Army Army-driven improvements aside, the Army of the Ground Warrior system, said Col. Will Rig- — five-to-ten round external magazines.” is looking to improve upon the M-4 Carbine is in the final process of releasing to the field gins, program manager, Soldier Warrior. The Army has also asked industry to im- currently fielded to Soldiers, through the M-4 instructions to show Soldiers how best to cam- With the release of the testing equipment prove the scope for the M-24, and that means Carbine Improvement Program. The Army is ouflage their weapons using spray paint. from contractors, the Army will, in a few zoom from 3x to 25x magnification, with a also asking industry to consider making a bet- “We should issue out in the next couple of months, go into developmental testing and lim- reticle that adjusts when the user changes mag- ter, follow-on carbine, through the Individual months an advisory message, I’ll put it in PS ited user operational testing with the systems. nification. Also, he said, add Picatinny rails for Carbine Competition. Magazine, and we’ll get it to the field and say Ultimately one contractor will be chosen to mounting sensors and optics. Tamilio said the Army is asking industry to hey it’s okay to spray paint your weapon and build the system. To date, Riggins said contrac- The M-24 now is chambered for a 7.62mm find a way to make the M-4 Carbine easier for here’s how to do it,” Tamilio said. tors have developed their competing versions of round with a range to about 800 meters, Soldiers to maintain, and to also improve its The instructions, he said, would include the GSS with input from both the Army and Tamilio said. But he added that when the Army durability, accuracy and reliability. tips on paint choice to avoid generating toxic from Soldiers with combat experience. For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior 4 March 18, 2010 Crime Watch Information provided by Adopt-a-pet News Briefs Provost Marshal Office Women’s Basketball Team Dog bite Looking for players interested in Location: Colin Powell. Police were notified that a stray coming out to represent the Fort Irwin dog had bitten an unknown person on the foot. The dog Women’s Basketball Team. 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For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior 6 March 18, 2010 Community Happenings Fort Irwin Pageant OCSC Scholarship Campaign Red Cross Classes in April Registration is going on for the 2010 Little Miss/Mister Fort The OCSC’s Fort Irwin Spouses Club 2010 Scholarship Cam- Fort Irwin American Red Cross Station will host its March Irwin Pageant at Ingalls Recreation Center, Bldg. 361, until paign is now underway. Applications are being accepted for scholar- Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External tomorrow. The pageant is scheduled for March 27, 6 p.m., and ships to be applied towards the Fall 2010 semester. Applicants must Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid Class on March 27, 9 a.m.- is open for kids ages 2 to 18. The pageant’s theme this year is be a family member of a service member stationed at Fort Irwin 4 p.m. and March 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. It is $45 for Soldier or Hawaiian Luau. Registration fees are $30/child. Contact Leslie on active duty status or must be a civilian member of the OCSC’s family member and if an additional person attends from the or Debbie with any questions at 380-3585 or e-mail her at leslie. Fort Irwin Spouses Club or one of his or her family members. same household, cost is $22.50. For active Red Cross volunteers [email protected] Applicants must be enrolled or intend to enroll in an academic with 20-plus hours-per-month, cost is $10. For all others, cost is institution on a part-time or full-time basis in undergraduate or $60. To participate in this life saving course, contact Fort Irwin Empowering Women post-graduate studies. Applications will be evaluated based upon Red Cross Station at 380-3697 or visit Bldg. 571. Register now for the 2010 Fort Irwin Women’s Conference, academic achievement, community service/school-sponsored to be held on April 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Reggie’s. The event will extracurricular activities, an essay and letters of recommenda- Bowling Night be hosted by the Fort Irwin Officers and Civilians Spouses Club tion. All applications must be postmarked by March 23, 2010 Fort Irwin American Red Cross Station will host a Bowling and MWR. Enjoy creative workshops, and hear luncheon guest and/or received by March 26, 2010. Incomplete applications or Night for Soldiers and families of the Warrior Transition Unit speaker Tanya Biank, author of “Army Wives.” Her book in- those received after the scholarship campaign deadline will not be at Strike Zone, from 3–5 p.m., April 10. The cost of bowling, spired the hit Lifetime series Army Wives. Child care is available. considered. For eligibility guidelines and a complete application shoe rentals, foundation drinks and basket food will be covered. Please contact [email protected] or visit packet, access the OCSC website at www.ftirwinocsc.org under the For questions, contact the Red Cross Station at 380-3697 or www.fortirwinocsc.org for pricing and more information. heading “Welfare and Scholarships” or contact Melissa Karlberg, stop by the Station located in Bldg. 571. OCSC 2nd vice president, at [email protected]. GSAB FRG Events Red Cross Classes Following are upcoming General Support Aviation Battalion, Fort Irwin American Red Cross Station will host its April Family Readiness Group events: Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External HHD, GSAB: At the Movies Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid Class on April 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and April 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. It is $45 for Soldier or fam- Jun. 10: HHD FRG meeting; Time: 6 p.m., Location: Bldg. Thursday, Mar. 18 9:30 p.m. Edge of Darkness (R) ily member and if an additional person attends from the same 1200 Forum, Topic: TBD. If you should have any questions, con- 7 p.m. Closed Sunday, Mar. 21 household, cost is $22.50. For active Red Cross volunteers with tact Ms. Hunter at 380-7781 or e-mail: [email protected]. Friday, Mar. 19 4 p.m. TheTooth Fairy (PG) 20-plus hours-per-month, cost is $10. For all others, cost is $60. AAD, GSAB: 7 p.m. TheTooth Fairy (PG) 7 p.m. The Wolfman (R) To participate in this life saving course, contact Fort Irwin Red Mar. 25: AAD FRG coffee 7 p.m. From Paris with Love 7 p.m. Edge of Darkness (R) Cross Station at 380-3697 or visit Bldg. 571. Time: 6 p.m. (R) Monday, Mar. 22 Location: Reggie’s. If you should have any questions, contact New Parent Support 9:30 p.m. The Wolfman (R) 7 p.m. The Wolfman (R) Sherry Martin at (207) 664-8021 or e-mail: [email protected]. New Parent Support is a program designed to assist you 9:30 p.m. Edge of Darkness (R) 7 p.m. Edge of Darkness (R) AVCO, GSAB: every step of the way with raising your children in a nurturing, Saturday, Mar. 20 Tuesday, Mar. 23 AVCO FRG meeting has not been scheduled as of yet. If safe, and healthy environment. Childcare is provided for all 7 p.m. TheTooth Fairy (PG) 7 p.m. Closed you should have any questions, please contact Ms. Hunter at New Parent Support classes offered. Infant care classes offered 380-7781 or e-mail: [email protected]. 7 p.m. From Paris with Love Wednesday, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by appointment only. (R) Mar. 24 Classes are held in the Army Community Service conference 1916th Support Battalion 9:30 p.m. The Wolfman (R) 7 p.m. Closed room. Point-of-contacts are Kahalia Anderson, 380-8344 and Shawn Robinson, 380-4021. Battalion Ball This schedule is subject to change at the last minute to accommodate Place: Monte Carlo Hotel, Las Vegas, NV changes in movies and free showings. ID cards are required from all Tickets and Tours Date and Time: Apr. 1 at 6 p.m. personnel not in uniform when purchasing movie tickets. For more information and movie updates, call 380-3490. Plan a private trip for your unit, group, family readiness POC: Company First Sergeant group, or family. Check out what Tickets and Tours have to offer 2nd HET, 1916 SB in March. Go to www.fortirwinfmwr.com under the recreation FRG Meeting/Easter Egg Event Scholarship Applications tab and Tickets & Tours, click on ‘March Events.’ For more Place: Jack Rabbit Park Barstow Community College is currently taking scholarship information call Tickets and Tours at 380-4327. Date and Time: Apr. 9 at 5 p.m. applications. The deadline is tomorrow. POC: [email protected] Youth and School Activities Children’s FREE Classes 557th Maintenance Middle School Activities FRG Meeting During April, Month of the Military Child, EDGE! Program will Thursday: Flower Recipe Holder, Juice Rocket Place: Chapel Bank Bldg (Bldg. 317) honor our youth with FREE EDGE! classes. April is packed with Friday: Technology Lab Kid’s Choice, Cooking Club Date and Time: Apr. 13 at 6:30 p.m. a number of fun, engaging, and educational programs to include: Watermelon Ice POC: Golf, jewelry making, teen job readiness, mosaic art, and bowling. [email protected] Monday: Classes are open to youth in grades 3-12 and take place at various Sand Art, Raisin Dance HHC, 1916th SB Tuesday: MWR facilities on base. Transportation from Tiefort, School Age Make your Own Post Cards, Magic Scratch FRG Meeting Wednesday: Services and the Middle School and Teen Center is available. Reg- Smart Girls, Ultimate Journey, 4-H Full of Place: the FORUM (Bldg. 1200) ister at Parent Central (Bldg. 1323) or through webtrac at https:// Hot Air Date and Time: May 13 at 6 p.m. webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/irwincyms.html. Spaces are limited, Teen Activities POC: [email protected] so register today. For more information call 380-5816. Friday: CARD Tournament 171st/MCC, 1916th SB Saturday: Green Party FRG Meeting Cooking Competitions Hours of Operation Place: Bldg. 828 Join one or all the various cooking competitions, includ- Middle School : Mon.-Fri. until 6 p.m. Date and Time: Apr. 22 at 5 p.m. ing salsa and cupcake baking, during the Fort Irwin Food and Teen Center: POC: [email protected] Wine Festival on May 15, from 5-9 p.m. at Sandy Basin. You Friday: 6-11 p.m. 699th Maintenance can pick up a registration form at Bldg. 550 MWR Marketing Saturday: 3:30-11 p.m. FRG Meeting or by visiting our web site www.fortirwinmwr.com. Registra- Sundays and Holidays: Closed Place: Sandy Basin Annex tion is free. Winners get bragging rights and food supply or More information: Kristin Morgan at 380-3732. Date and Time: Apr. 20, 6 p.m. restaurant gift cards. For more information, call 380-7144. Send Community Happenings briefs at least two weeks inadvance of POC: [email protected] The deadline is May 1. event to the editor, [email protected] For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior March 18, 2010 7

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Mon., Mar. 22 Reggie’s 916th SPT BDE CoR Ceremony 380-6716/5111 4 p.m. Sat., Apr. 10 Jack Rabbit Park 10-Miler Team Tryout 380-4703 7 a.m. Fri., Mar. 27 Fitness Connection Little Miss/Mister FI Pageant SFC Harris, 380-8386 6 p.m. Wed., Apr. 14 Ingalls Recreation Center Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Leslie//Debbie, 380-3585 6-7:30 p.m. Fri., Mar.27 Reggie’s Red Cross CPR & AED Class Silky Isaac, 380-8422 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., May 15 Red Cross Station Food & Wine Festival 380-3697 5-9 p.m. Fri., Apr. 9 Sandy Basin Community Center Fort Irwin Women’s Conference 380-7144 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Check out these upcoming activities at Fort Irwin March is Red Cross Month Fort Irwin American Red Cross Station thanks supporters, volunteers

BY HEATHER ADAMS and more than 600,000 volunteers in more than 2,000 loca- Red Cross Public Affairs Chairwoman tions across the United States and more than 30 countries around the world. With March proclaimed as Red Cross Month by Presi- “The Red Cross has responded following the Haiti dent Barack Obama, the Fort Irwin American Red Cross earthquake in January, working to turn despair into hope,” Station today recognized and thanked the supporters and Luce said. “The Red Cross is there in Haiti now – and we AMERICAN volunteers whose efforts enable the Red Cross to respond are also here each day across the country for families who to disasters down the street, across the country and around need us.” the world. President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red “The Red Cross works tirelessly to be there with help and Cross Month proclamation in 1943, recognizing the Ameri- hope when people need it most–and we are grateful for the can Red Cross as a true reflection of the humanitarian and public support that enables us to continue our work — here volunteer spirit and calling on Americans to “rededicate at home and abroad,” said Stephanie Luce, station manager, themselves to the splendid aims and activities of the Red Fort Irwin American Red Cross Station. “Our community Cross.” Every president since that time has recognized the and our nation depend on the Red Cross in times of need, work of the Red Cross with a Red Cross Month. President and the Red Cross depends on the support of people in Obama signed the 2010 Red Cross Month proclamation America to achieve its mission.” on February 25. “During Red Cross Month, we want to recognize the The Fort Irwin Red Cross Station has a number of activi- valuable supporters whose generosity makes the work of the ties, including the monthly CPR, AED & First Aid Class, American Red Cross possible,” Luce added. “In addition, a Family Bowling Night for the Soldiers and families of Red Cross Month is a great time for people to get involved the Warrior Transition Unit, in the spring and summer: a with the Red Cross, such as donating blood; signing up Wilderness Training Class and Babysitter Training Class will for a CPR, first aid or another Red Cross course; giving be offered, and a Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Event a financial gift that can really save the day when the next will be held this Spring. disaster strikes or getting involved as a volunteer.” About the American Red Cross The Red Cross provides shelter, food, comfort and hope The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides to survivors of nearly 70,000 disasters each year; helps emotional support to survivors of disasters; supplies nearly prepare communities for emergencies; is the largest single half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides provider of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills international humanitarian aid; and supports military to more than 5 million people a year; supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable members and their families; and provides international organization — not a government agency — and depends humanitarian aid. on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to RED CROSS The American Red Cross touches the lives of millions of perform its mission. For more information, please visit www. people every year through its network of 34,000 employees redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org. For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior 8 March 18, 2010 Technology Lab is now open

Story and photo By KrIStIn MorGan entering the lab and immediately raced to the Fort Irwin youth spend their afternoons The Technology Lab is open daily at Middle School and Teen Center new computers. We asked some youth what working on homework, improving computer MST and on weekends for Fort Irwin teens. Program Director they thought of the new lab and the response skills, working on robotics, performing science During Spring Break, MSTC will have a was great. experiments, and having fun. technology-centered camp called “The MSTC The Middle School and Teen Center was a “This is the best!” said Jevon Bradwell, a “One of my goals is to use these computers Mythbusters” where youth will test myths bursting with excitement as the ribbon to the sixth grader at MST. The webcams were the first to allow middle school and teen youth and and perform experiments that are relevant to brand new MSTC Technology lab was cut. The thing to go on for most of the computers. their families to use the webcams to communi- their everyday lives. Check out MSTC and youth were ready to know what had been going “I love it,” Issell Preston-Garcia, a MSTC cate with deployed family members,” Macrae new technology lab. To enroll in the program on behind the closed lab doors. eighth grader, said while she and some said. “Also, I want the computer to be a tool or in Spring Break Camp, sign up at Bldg. Upon entering the technology lab, the friends snapped photos of themselves using for the Youth Sponsorship Program here at 1323, Parent Central. For more informa- change is obvious. With 15 new state-of-the-art the webcams. MST that connects current Fort Irwin youth tion, contact Middle School and Teen Center computers equipped with educational aides, Since the technology lab has been open, with incoming youth from other posts.” at 380-3732. webcams, and Photoshop, the Middle School and Teen Center patrons will be able to work using technology at its highest level. Each computer is guarded, using a pro- gram called CyberSitter, and allows the technology lab specialist to monitor every youth’s computer activities and block sights deemed inappropriate. A coat of paint and new decor make the Technology Lab more inviting. Brandy Macrae, MSTC’s technology lab specialist, was anxious and relieved on the lab’s reopening. “I couldn’t wait to see what these computers could do. The youth will have so many more opportunities to use them for projects, research, and gaming,” Macrae said. Middle school youth were so excited upon

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“When I started visiting the Spc. William Allen, of F Troop, The Academy Award-nominated can’t join the service, but I can go let them know that we care about troops, I think most people just knew 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cav- actor said he plays for troops when- out there and meet and greet them them; then I want to do it. I think my face as Lt. Dan. They didn’t know alry Regiment, said he didn’t even ever he can. Sinese said he plays for as and play some music. When we that’s a way I can pitch in and help who I was. So when I would go out know Gary Sinese was in a band; many troops as he can stateside when started deploying troops overseas, out in difficult times,” he added. and visit the troops, in the early days however that didn’t stop him from he is filming a season of CSI:NY. Dur- I just wanted to do something. So Before the concert, Pacini-Harvey of doing this stuff, wherever I went, enjoying the concert. ing the off-season however, he plans I pitched in and started going out said he enjoyed watching how a real they were calling me Lt. Dan, so “I like Gary Sinese and Lt. Dan, trips to entertain for troops outside of there for the troops overseas doing band sets up and gets ready for a when I decided to take a band with but I didn’t know he played in a the continental U.S. what I could. I just think it is im- concert. He also said he had the me, I thought well, we’ll just call our- band,” said the native of Sacramento, “I think it’s really cool, especially portant that they understand that opportunity to meet some of the selves ‘Gary Sinese and the Lt. Dan Calif. “I thought it was surprisingly since (celebrities) don’t really have people are backing them up and band members. Band,’ and some of them will know good; I was surprised to see how big to do anything anymore, they can appreciate their service.” “I got to meet some of the who Gary Sinese is and some of them of a turn out it was.” just sit at home,” Spc. Troy Pacini- Sinese said it was an honor to guys in the band, I got to meet a will know Lt. Dan,” he said. Harvey, F Troop, 2nd Squadron, perform for Soldiers especially at Fort Vietnam veteran (Lt. Dan Band 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Irwin, who were “in the middle of guitarist Kimo Williams),” said “I think it is nice they can take time absolutely nowhere.” Pacini-Harvey, a native of Las Ve- out of their days to put on shows for “If somebody like me who is on gas. “I was working and I still had us and entertain us.” television or in the movies can go out fun; it was a great way to spend a Pacini-Harvey and Allen were two there and pat them on the back and Friday night.” of more than 40 Soldiers from the Regiment that volunteered, through the BOSS program, to help set up the event. The BOSS volunteers were also tasked to perform stage security for Sinese and his band. Sinese’s involvement with the USO and entertaining for troops started shortly after Sept. 11, 2001. He said he felt compelled to do his part, as did many young men and women. “That was a sad day, I know we have a lot of troops in the service now who joined because of that,” Sinese said. “They were spurred into action, wanting to do something for their country. So was I, but I’m an old guy, I

Sgt. giAncARlo cASem Gary Sinese, and the Lt. Dan Band, takes a bow at the end of the concert. For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior March 18, 2010 11

Sgt. giAncARlo cASem Kimo Williams, guitarist, plays with the Lt. Dan Band at Army Field. Sgt. giAncARlo cASem Actor Gary Sinese, performs with the Lt. Dan Band at Fort Irwin, Calif., March 12. The Lt. Dan Band performed a free concert for the Fort Irwin community as part of his 41st USO tour.

JoHn WAgStAFFe CSI New York television star Gary Sinise plays bass guitar for his band, the Lt. Dan Band. To the left of Gary Sinise is one of his backup singers, Mari Anne Jayme.

JoHn WAgStAFFe During an encore, Sinise was pleased with the excitement of the Fort Irwin crowd. Sinise plays free concerts all over the world for the military.

KelSY HUSteAD Brig. Gen. Robert ‘Abe’ Abrams, commanding general, KelSY HUSteAD National Training Center and Fort Irwin, speaks with Gary Gary Sinise fires an M-240B machine gun, at- KelSY HUSteAD Sinise at the unmounted patrol lane in the village of Me- tached with MILES (multiple integrated laser Gary Sinise speaks with Capt. Dave Fittro, Town dina Wasl. Command Sgt. Maj. Victor Martinez, post com- engagement system) gear, in the village of officer-in-charge, during a tour of the village of mand sergeant major, and Dave McIntyre, Tricare West, Medina Wasl. Medina Wasl. are in the background.

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By Sheryl niX my 20 years in the Army,” she said. “And now to Army News Service see a woman in aviation is nothing unusual.” 1st Lt. Heather Cobb, maintenance platoon FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska — National leader, C/123rd, graduated from the U.S. Military Women’s History Month highlights the fact that Academy in 2007 and has been a Black Hawk throughout every major U.S. military conflict pilot since completing flight school in May 2009. women have blazed trails for modern Soldiers She is very aware that the women who served with their military service. before her helped to shape her path. Today women make up approximately 14 Their legacy “is important because it has percent of the active Army and serve in more made my job so much easier because I don’t have than 90 percent of all Army occupations, ac- to fight like people in the past have; like Chief cording to Army statistics, but that has not (Armendariz) probably had to do when she was always been the case. first getting into the Army, proving herself day The Women in Military Service for America after day that she is not just a woman, she’s a Memorial Foundation, Inc. compiled a record of Soldier,” Cobb said. women’s service in conflicts dating back to the And even though she is fairly new to the Army, American Revolutionary War and found that Cobb is already thinking about the legacy she will women have served in many different capacities SHeRYl Nix leave behind. over the years. From cooks and saboteurs in the maj. deanna l. Bridenback (right), a Uh-60 Black hawk pilot and commander, “My younger sister is graduating from West Revolution to 19th century nurses and 20th C Company, 123rd aviation intermediate maintenance, 16th Combat aviation Bri- Point this year,” she said. “I think about her century clerks, mechanics and photographers, gade; Chief Warrant officer Flor armendariz, battalion aviation maintenance of- all the time and what I can do set an example ficer, headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 52nd aviation regiment, 16th CaB; women have made a difference in war and peace- for her and (help) her appreciate being in the and 1st lt. heather Cobb (left), a Uh-60 Black hawk pilot and maintenance platoon time military efforts. leader, C/123rd. military, also.” The Army has been the service of choice for These women think of themselves as Soldiers many women and nowhere is the pioneering spirit and started flying fixed wing airplanes then and women who inspire me are the WACs themselves. first and women second. “I just have always seen more evident than in Army aviation. While the I just absolutely took to it and love being up Just to see those (women) - they were pioneers in myself as a Soldier,” Bridenback said. “That’s what Women’s Army Corps and the Women Airforce there - the bird’s eye view. I just really thoroughly our field - was just absolutely inspiring.” I am first and foremost. I’m a firm believer that Service Pilots from WWII receive credit for break- enjoy flying.” She is also inspired by other women in aviation you shouldn’t expect to be handed things just ing through many of the military gender barriers, Although flying is in her blood and seems to serving with her today; women like Chief Warrant because you’re you. No, you’ve got to work hard. it was not until 1974 that the first woman became run in her family - her younger sister is an Air Officer Flor Armendariz, battalion aviation main- You’ve got to understand what the systems are and an Army helicopter pilot. Force C-130 Hercules aircraft commander and tenance officer, Headquarters Company, 1st Bat- put in the effort and if you do that and keep an Fort Wainwright’s 16th Combat Aviation Bri- pilot - Bridenback doesn’t fly regularly in her talion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, 16th CAB, who open mind to learning (you’ll succeed).” gade is home to numerous women who have cho- current position. has served in Army aviation for two decades. Even still, she said it’s important to com- sen Army aviation and currently bridge the gap “While I love flying, it is not what I do on an “I joined the Army to be in the aviation memorate the work of so many who went before between those who paved the way before them everyday basis,” she explained. “The reason why field,” Armendariz said. “I wanted to stay around them, taking on adversity and hardships to and those who will fly over their footsteps. I do what I do is for the Soldiers; to take care of Soldiers so I chose to become a maintenance change the world. Maj. DeAnna L. Bridenback, commander, Soldiers. As a commander, it is really and truly technical warrant in aviation so I could continue “I think that there are a lot of incredible C Company, 123rd Aviation Intermediate all about taking care of Soldiers - making sure mentoring, coaching and teaching Soldiers.” individuals who make a difference and change Maintenance, 16th CAB, joined the Army in that they’re trained and fit and ready to answer Her mother and two aunts set the bar for her the course of history for the masses and so it’s im- 1988 as a cargo specialist, serving in Operation the call.” at a young age and showed Armendariz what portant to reflect on everyone’s heritage really,” Desert Shield and Desert Storm a few years Caring for Soldiers and leading by example mentally and physically strong and wise women Bridenback said. “So I think it’s important to later. Bridenback has a private pilot’s license, garner the majority of her attention these days. “I looked like. “I’m the only one from (my) fam- look back and pause and think about those who so going to college, joining Army ROTC and want to be a good role model,” she said. ily who joined the service,” she said. “That was came before you and all of the contributions they then becoming a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot was A 2005 Women in Aviation Conference pro- definitely a proud moment.” have made. A lot of them were trailblazers.” a natural progression. vided Bridenback an opportunity to meet some of Army aviation has come a long way since she “They faced incredible adversity ... and “I’ve been flying since I was 16,” she said. “I her heroes and role models. “When you look back first came in and served as the only woman in her they’ve made a difference in America and actually won a scholarship with the local airport at all the great, heroic women, I have to say that the unit. “I have definitely seen changes throughout around the world.” Resolution celebrates women in military

By aleXandra hemmerly-BroWn me,” Wilson said of her surprise at being asked The panel members gave advice from their Navy Rear Adm. Janice Hamby quipped Army News Service to accept the resolution. years of leadership and ‘growing up’ in a mili- that when dealing with men, the communica- Boxer’s office said the senator introduced the tary they said is now more accepting of women tion breakdown is in their hearing. WASHINGTON — During the Joint Ser- resolution because she wanted to highlight the among its ranks than it once was. Many spoke “Men hear at a lower frequency than women ... vices Women’s History Month Observance on accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices to the difficulty of balancing a successful career speaking low and slowly is the key,” Hamby joked. Capitol Hill Thursday, a Senate Resolution to of women like Wilson in the military. with a family, while others gave advice with a Boxer spoke of losing her first election in recognize the accomplishments of women in The resolution concludes with five points that dose of jest. 1972 after her competitor advised her to drop the military was presented and then accepted the Senate pledges to uphold: to acknowledge Klobuchar, the first female senator elected out because she was a woman. by a female wounded warrior. the contributions of women in the military, cel- in Minnesota, explained that women today “I will always remember that first election, Sgt. 1st Class Juanita Wilson, who lost her ebrate the role women play, recognize the unique generally set higher expectations for themselves because people doubted my abilities simply left arm in 2004 after an improvised explosive challenges women face, to strengthen programs than in the past. because of my gender,” Boxer said. “That made device hit her convoy in Iraq, accepted the for women and to honor women veterans. She gave an example that while playing with me want to work that much harder to prove resolution on behalf of “each and every woman Present at the observance were female gen- a friend, her young daughter said, “You can’t them wrong.” that’s served in the U.S. military.” The resolu- erals and flag officers from each service, Sen. have a baby until you run for office and win an She said that many of the successful women tion, introduced by Sen. Barbara Boxer of Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Rep. Susan election.” While a humorous misconception, in the military have had to fight at one point for California was given in Wilson’s honor. Davis of California, and event host Boxer, her daughter’s statement also made Klobuchar where they are today, but that struggle makes a “I wouldn’t have thought that six years down who participated in a panel discussion about proud-she said her daughter saw her success as person stronger and tougher, and spurs them the road, someone would be thinking about military women in leadership roles. the norm. to help the next generation. For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior 14 March 18, 2010 Employment program resumes for enrolled spouses

By elaine WilSon “We sincerely apologize to our military spouses been increasing at a rate of about 10,000 a month, been sent to all program participants, informing American Forces Press Service for the added burden caused by the pause in opera- and in January, the number spiked to 70,000. them of the program’s resumption, and spouses tion,” he added. “We had very little time to react to that,” will see the announcement letter when they log WASHINGTON — The Military Spouse While the program will resume for enrolled Thomas said. “I make no excuses for that. We on to their MyCAA accounts. A “media blitz” of Career Advancement Accounts program, com- spouses, new MyCAA accounts or financial assis- should have done a better job of notifying our information will precede any announcement that monly known as MyCAA, resumed March 13 for tance applications will not be accepted yet, Thomas military spouses.” Thomas said he will work applies to all military spouses, he vowed. the more than 136,000 spouses who already have said, noting that the comprehensive review of the hard to restore the confidence lost when the “We don’t want to make the mistake we made established an account, the defense official who program still is under way. program was halted. in the beginning, and that is not notifying you heads up the program announced today. “We are working hard to adjust the program to “We certainly know we have lost some confi- what’s going on,” Thomas said. “We want to make Officials announced a temporary halt in the meet the demands of the MyCAA program and to dence, and we want to rebuild that confidence,” absolutely sure that you understand that we’re program Feb. 18, pending a top-to-bottom review, arrive at a long-term solution for military spouses he said. “We will restore that faith hopefully by working in your best interest.” after a six-fold spike in enrollments in January, a who would like to establish an account,” he said. one, restoring the program, and two, having In the meantime, Thomas urged spouses to be surge that overwhelmed the system and caused the “Until that time, we encourage spouses to consult appropriate resources to ensure everyone that wary of questionable Web sites enticing them with program to nearly reach its budget threshold. with the MyCAA career counselors who can pro- applies for the program receives the appropriate employment opportunities. “We made a commitment to our military vide career exploration, assessment, employment financial assistance.” “Stay the course with us and allow us to work spouses when they established a career advance- readiness and career search assistance.” “We appreciate what [spouses] do, and we hope this to finality by restoring the program,” he said. ment account, and we will be true to our promises,” The top-to-bottom review includes procedures, that through this, that once we get this program “We will make every effort possible to ensure we said Tommy T. Thomas, deputy undersecretary of financial assistance documents and the overall pro- back on track, that we don’t lose any ... spouses,” he educate you and get the necessary funds to con- defense for the Pentagon’s office of military com- gram, which is intended to provide military spouses continued. “We value and treasure everything you tinue this program.” munity and family policy. with opportunities to pursue portable careers in do each and every day, not only for the Department Along with MyCAA counselors, spouses also The Defense Department resumed the program high-demand, high-growth occupations. of Defense, but for this nation.” can request free career counseling through Military for the 136,583 military spouses currently in the The program has been growing in popularity Thomas said he will ensure the lines of commu- OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 or at http://www. program at noon EDT March 13, Thomas said. since its inception March 2, 2009. Enrollments had nication stay open in the days ahead. An e-mail has militaryonesource.com. New! Fort IrwIN NatIoNal traININg CeNter speCIFIC www.fortirwinnews.com

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By elaine WilSon “We sincerely apologize to our military spouses been increasing at a rate of about 10,000 a month, been sent to all program participants, informing American Forces Press Service for the added burden caused by the pause in opera- and in January, the number spiked to 70,000. them of the program’s resumption, and spouses tion,” he added. “We had very little time to react to that,” will see the announcement letter when they log WASHINGTON — The Military Spouse While the program will resume for enrolled Thomas said. “I make no excuses for that. We on to their MyCAA accounts. A “media blitz” of Career Advancement Accounts program, com- spouses, new MyCAA accounts or financial assis- should have done a better job of notifying our information will precede any announcement that monly known as MyCAA, resumed March 13 for tance applications will not be accepted yet, Thomas military spouses.” Thomas said he will work applies to all military spouses, he vowed. the more than 136,000 spouses who already have said, noting that the comprehensive review of the hard to restore the confidence lost when the “We don’t want to make the mistake we made established an account, the defense official who program still is under way. program was halted. in the beginning, and that is not notifying you heads up the program announced today. “We are working hard to adjust the program to “We certainly know we have lost some confi- what’s going on,” Thomas said. “We want to make Officials announced a temporary halt in the meet the demands of the MyCAA program and to dence, and we want to rebuild that confidence,” absolutely sure that you understand that we’re program Feb. 18, pending a top-to-bottom review, arrive at a long-term solution for military spouses he said. “We will restore that faith hopefully by working in your best interest.” after a six-fold spike in enrollments in January, a who would like to establish an account,” he said. one, restoring the program, and two, having In the meantime, Thomas urged spouses to be High Desert surge that overwhelmed the system and caused the “Until that time, we encourage spouses to consult appropriate resources to ensure everyone that wary of questionable Web sites enticing them with program to nearly reach its budget threshold. with the MyCAA career counselors who can pro- applies for the program receives the appropriate employment opportunities. Champions “We made a commitment to our military vide career exploration, assessment, employment financial assistance.” “Stay the course with us and allow us to work spouses when they established a career advance- readiness and career search assistance.” “We appreciate what [spouses] do, and we hope this to finality by restoring the program,” he said. Fort Irwin Middle School “Wildcats” Girls ment account, and we will be true to our promises,” The top-to-bottom review includes procedures, that through this, that once we get this program “We will make every effort possible to ensure we Basketball Team celebrates as the 2010 High Desert said Tommy T. Thomas, deputy undersecretary of financial assistance documents and the overall pro- back on track, that we don’t lose any ... spouses,” he educate you and get the necessary funds to con- Athletic League Girls Basketball Champions. In defense for the Pentagon’s office of military com- gram, which is intended to provide military spouses continued. “We value and treasure everything you tinue this program.” the photo, Coach Thomas Swisher joins the girl’s munity and family policy. with opportunities to pursue portable careers in do each and every day, not only for the Department Along with MyCAA counselors, spouses also team after their win against Riverside Prep School, The Defense Department resumed the program high-demand, high-growth occupations. of Defense, but for this nation.” can request free career counseling through Military score ending at 9-8, March 6. for the 136,583 military spouses currently in the The program has been growing in popularity Thomas said he will ensure the lines of commu- OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 or at http://www. program at noon EDT March 13, Thomas said. since its inception March 2, 2009. Enrollments had nication stay open in the days ahead. An e-mail has militaryonesource.com.

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