Blackhorse Troopers Celebrate Fallen Comrade's Life

HIGH DESERT WARRIOR Volume 6, Number 8 www.irwin.army.mil Feb. 25, 2010 Published in the interest of the National Training Center and Fort Irwin community

canadian road March Canadian Task Force 1-10 Soldiers are currently conducting large road movements along Fort Irwin Road through tomorrow and also on Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Please be courteous and safe as you drive on Fort Irwin Road.

power outage There will be a 6-hour power outage: from 8 p.m. today until 2 a.m. tomorrow, so Southern California Edison can complete a major piece of the utility requirements for the Irwin Town Center. Buildings affected are P-37 Reggie’s and Armed Forces Bank 1200-1210 (entire block Normandy, Anzio Street to Salerno Drive) Forum, Head Start, Boy Scouts; 1300 Teen Center; 1313, 1315, 1318 child care facilities.

enroll in upl course The Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Course scheduled for March 8-12 is now full. The next UPL class is scheduled for May 17-21. Enrollment packets for the May class are due to the ASAP office in Bldg. 573 Brig. gen. Robert “abe” abrams, national training center and fort irwin commanding general, and command Sgt. maj. martin no later than May 3. The first 24 Soldiers e. Wilcox, 11th armored cavalry Regiment command sergeant major and acting ntc and fort irwin command sergeant major, will be accepted. Please call 380-4034 for pay their final respects to Pfc. michael J. Pana, during a memorial ceremony at the center chapel at fort irwin, calif., feb. 12. more information.

Spouse Job opportunity Blackhorse Troopers celebrate fallen Are you married to an active duty service member or a widow or widower of a service comrade’s life member killed while on active duty? Are StoRy and PHoto By said Capt. Karl Harness, D. Company com- survived by his mother Eliza Dizon, two sisters you the spouse of a retired or separated Sgt. giancaRlo caSem mander. “Michael was an outstanding Soldier. Ashley and Elizabeth, a brother Marco, and an service member with a disability rating of 11th ACR Public Affairs Since he arrived in Delta Company, he made aunt Emy Montgomery. 100 percent? If you answered “YES” to any a positive impact on us all. He served with His commander and friends remember Pfc. of the questions above, you may qualify Blackhorse Troopers, other Soldiers and honor and distinction; always doing the Pana as someone who brightened up everyone’s for a non-competitive appointment in the friends gathered to remember the life of a right thing and setting an example for others day said Capt. Karl Harness. Federal Civil Service! Call 380-5165 for fallen Trooper during a memorial ceremony to follow.” “For me, the one thing I remember most more information. at the Center Chapel on Fort Irwin, Calif., Pfc. Pana, originally from Jackson, Tenn., about Michael was that smile he always seemed Feb. 12. was assigned to D Company, 1st Squadron, to have on his face,” Capt. Harness said. Stop loss Special pay The life of 20-year-old Pfc. Michael J. Pana 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, on Feb. 2, “Whenever you came to talk to Mike, that The Army personnel office has an- was remembered by his command team and 2009. He attended One-Station Unit Training smile was there, whether it was on duty or off, nounced that a Retroactive Stop Loss Spe- his friends as one of hard work, dedication and at Fort Knox, Ky., where he graduated as an he had one of the most infectious and positive cial Pay is being offered to dispense special foremost, one of joyfulness. M1 Armor Crewman in January, 2009. Pfc. personalities and always took a lighthearted and fun approach to life.” pay to Soldiers, veterans, and survivors of “We’re here today to mourn the loss, and Pana passed away in the early morning of Feb. Soldiers whose service was involuntarily celebrate the memory of Pfc. Michael Pana,” 7, after a vehicle accident on Interstate 15. He See comrade, page 14 extended between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. We salute, honor 30, 2008. Service members are eligible to FEB.-MAR. 2010 receive $500 for every month or partial inside Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat month served under stop loss authority. defender 6/ lead 6 Sends ...... 3 To receive this pay, those who served under 25 26 27 246 new Barracks coming Soon...... 7 stop loss must submit a claim before Oct. 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 21, 2010. The Army has created an online canadians thank ntc ...... 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Fort irwin SoldierS claim process to apply at https://www. canadians concludetraining..10-11 currently deployed stoplosspay.army.mil. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 The Army estimates at least 120,000 Sol- USB devices Ban ...... 13 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Source: Directorate of Human Resources diers and veterans qualify for the special pay. army Honors Haig ...... 13 Rotational SoldieR USe of PoSt facilitieS National Training Center and Fort Irwin Currently, less than 20,000 have applied. Heavy uSe | MediuM uSe | MiniMal uSe High Desert Warrior High Desert Warrior 2 February 25, 2010 February 25, 2010 3 Defender 6 Sends ICE Program Gives Customers a Voice wHo we Are Army Community Covenant—what gratitude looks like Brig. Gen. Robert B. Abrams, Commanding General Command Sgt. Maj. Victor Martinez, Post CSM ICE Year-To-Date Report Col. Jim Chevallier, Garrison Commander Now in its third year, the ACC kicked off t Educator seminars help teachers learn t Education support for Soldiers and Oct. 1, 2009 – Feb. 14, 2010 Command Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Harvey, Garrison CSM with a series of signing ceremonies affirm- what makes life different for children Family members through scholar- John M. Wagstaff e, Director, NTC PAO ing the mutual support and trust between with parents serving in the military. ships, continuing education op- Organization No. of Comments Rating Percent Satisfied the military and local communities. To date From frequent moves to deployment portunities, or grants helps further High Desert Warrior Staff 916th Support Brigade 4 l 75 there have been more than 450 signing cer- and redeployment, military children both individual and Army readiness Chicpaul Becerra, Editor AAFES 115 l 24 [email protected] emonies. have a special set of experiences that through access to education. Commissary 29 l 38 Gustavo Bahena, Staff Writer While the signing ceremonies are the moves with them, school to school, t Special programs honor the children Fort Irwin Garrison 3175 l 89 [email protected] public, outward display of a vital mutual and that affect their education ex- of wounded warriors, and Families Agustin Rodriguez., Editorial Assistant Veterinary Services 34 l 50 relationship—support from communities perience. and children of fallen heroes with [email protected] helps build resilience in our Families—the t All volunteer Adopt-A-Unit programs personalized, commemorative items DENTAC 321 l 97 Caroline Keyser, HDW Volunteer Writer Army Community Covenant is a highly ben- support deployed units in-theatre like hand-made quilts. MEDDAC 433 l 80 [email protected] eficial two-way partnership that strengthens and celebrate returning units with These best practices embody selfless service ICE Weekly Report Aerotech News ties between our Soldiers and home town event invitations. These programs on the part of Americans around the country, Feb. 1, 2010–Feb. 14, 2010 Tammi Haynes, Graphic Designer America. also enthusiastically remember those but there are many more. I mention them The generosity of America’s neighbor- currently deployed through the Yellow here as great examples of how citizens endure Organization No. of Comments Rating Percent Satisfied hoods, towns, cities, and counties is astound- Ribbon program, encouraging com- in their support with lasting relationships in l 916th Support Brigade 2 50 HiGH deSert wArrior ing. Every day communities devise new ways, munity members to display yellow the face of multiple and lengthy periods of AAFES 14 l 29 both small and large, to demonstrate their ribbons at their homes and offices. military conflict. The Community Covenant l High Desert Warrior, a civilian enterprise newspaper, is Commissary 6 33 an authorized publication for members of the United States appreciation for Soldiers and Families. Adults, t Financial support programs from website, http://www.army.mil/community , is l Fort Irwin Garrison 332 90 Army and Fort Irwin community. Contents of this newspa- Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch children, organizations, and businesses send states, counties and private organi- a great resource for Soldiers, Family members, Veterinary Services 5 l 80 per are not necessarily offi cial view of, or endorsed by, the care packages to deployed Soldiers, offer zations take many forms, whether leaders, and community organizations to see U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of As our Nation commits to preserving free- DENTAC 33 l 97 the Army or Fort Irwin and the National Training Center. emergency relief to Families in need, welcome help with property taxes, assistance best practices from around the country. Follow MEDDAC 39 l 79 High Desert Warrior is prepared weekly by the Public Aff airs dom through the uncertainty of deployments Soldiers home after deployment, and most for Soldiers of all components who the latest developments and get ideas for your Offi ce, National Training Center and Fort Irwin, P.O. Box and conflicts across the world, Americans give importantly provide a support network to deploy in support of the Overseas community by following the ACC on Face- Fort Irwin Garrison Organizations 105067, Fort Irwin, CA, 92310-5067. Telephone: 380- us a special gift—embracing Soldiers and their 4511 or DSN 470-4511. FAX: 380-3075. complement and enhance Soldier well being. Contingency Operations, or grants or book, and join in the discussion on Twitter, Organization No. of Comments Rating Percent Satisfied High Desert Warrior is distributed every Th ursday families with sincere support. It warms my From students baking cookies for deployed no-interest loans for emergencies for both linked via the ACC homepage. 50 weeks per year. It is produced at Aerotech News and heart to see adults, children, organizations Fort Irwin Garrison 357 l 90 units, to elected leaders promoting legislation Reserve Component Soldiers. As the Army reflects the face of America, Review, 456 East Avenue K-4, Suite 8, Lancaster, CA, 93535, and businesses that represent all walks of life Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation 130 l 90 (661) 945-5634. Printed circulation is 6,500. Aerotech that builds equity in school transition for chil- t Programs abound to help Families the Army Community Covenant reflects News and Review is a private fi rm in no way connected sending care packages to deployed Soldiers Civilian Personnel Advisory Center 4 l 100 dren of Military Families, each is a gift. focus on building quality time to- the face of America’s gratitude. It’s all about with the Department of the Army and is responsible for and extending special invitations when they Volunteers from all walks of life devote gether. Reduced or free admission to relationships. Go out of your way to thank a Equal Employment Opportunity 0 [Not RAted] — the commercial advertising found in this publication. return. In a larger way, the Army Community countless hours to giving back to those who state parks, amusement attractions, Community Covenant partner for their active Human Resources 167 l 97 Everything advertised in this publication will be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to Covenant (ACC) generates a great deal of defend our Nation’s freedom. Here are a few and sports events help Soldiers and caring for Soldiers and their Families. Work l Information Management 9 63 race, color, religion, sex, national orientation, age, marital community support for Army Families while Community Covenant initiatives to give you Families enjoy memorable time to- together with community leaders, private Legal 2 l 50 status, physical handicap or political affi liation of the pur- chaser, user or patron. A confi rmed violation of this policy their Soldiers are away. an idea of the scope of support that target gether. Retreats for families of fallen organizations, faith-based groups, and indi- Logistics 4 l 75 of equal opportunity by an advertiser will result in refusal The Secretary of the Army created the ACC financial, employment, health, youth pro- Soldiers build strong networks of vidual American citizens. Pinnacle Housing 20 l 95 to print advertising from that source. Th e appearance of in 2008 to build mutual relationships and advertisements in this publication does not constitute grams, training, or other needs unique to a friendship for those members of the Help America help Soldiers by always tak- Plans, Analysis & Integration Office 4 l 0 an endorsement by the Department of the Army of the strengthen bonds between Soldiers, Families and particular garrison or group of Soldiers or Army Family who have experienced ing to heart what partnering opportunities Police/Provost Marshall 5 l 25 products or services advertised. American communities. It fosters and sustains Family members: the ultimate loss. may be possible. Printed by Aerotech News and Review, Inc. effective state and community partnerships Public Affairs 0 [Not RAted] — (877) 247-9288, www.aerotechnews.com. t Camps focus on fun learning experienc- t There are community-based organiza- Public Works 2 l 0 with the Army to improve the quality of life for es for young people that last a lifetime. tions that solicit donations exclusively Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch RCI Housing 1 l 0 Soldiers and their Families. On the ground, the Some camp sponsors are private organi- to fund a variety of programs with 100 Commanding General ACC accomplishes two things. First, it recogniz- Religious Support (California) 0 [Not RAted] — SuBMiSSionS zations like the 4-H Clubs, Girl Scouts, percent of all donations going to the Installation Management Command es the selfless service of community volunteers, Operation Military Kids; state National designated programs. In-kind dona- (Defender 6) Resource Management Office 0 [Not RAted] — Story and photos not pertaining to commercial advertis- highlighting their great personal contributions. Guards sponsor others. Kids form new, tions from community members and Safety 0 [Not RAted] — ing may be sent to the High Desert Warrior at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. Items submitted to the It also shows Soldiers the compassion and sup- lasting friendships with children from a businesses entirely fund administra- (Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch is also the Assistant Chief NTC HQ Adjunct General Office 0 [Not RAted] — High Desert Warrior are always subject to editing. HDW port of the American public. variety of military backgrounds. tion expenses. of Staff for Installation Management) American Red Cross 0 [Not RAted] — welcomes photo contributions from unit training, recreational activities, family support or work functions. Submissions Armed Forces Bank 1 1 l 100 should include subject’s names, ranks and work affi liation Lead 6 Sends Armed Forces Bank 3 - PX Branch 0 [Not RAted] — (unit or organization) of everyone in the photograph. Group photos of four or more people don’t require individual names. Community Information Manager 0 [Not RAted] — Submissions should include a contact phone number and Thanks for successful Canadian Rotation Landmark Inn 7 l 50 e-mail address. Submissions may be e-mailed to the editor Today marks the end of what was a hugely we train elements of our multinational partners as we have combated terrorism in Afghanistan. Military Family Life Consultants 0 [Not RAted] — at [email protected]. successful Canadian Rotation. I want to take frequently, but never a full brigade. In fact, this Operation SUPPORT, Canada’s first response Plans, Training, Security 1 l 100 this opportunity to not only recognize and was not only a first for the NTC, but a first for to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, WIC (Woman, Infants, and Children) 0 [Not RAted] — newSpAper AwArdS thank our Canadian partners, but to also thank our Army. For those not intimately involved, began soon after that tragic day. They’ve stood l l l Rating Key: = 86%-100% Satisfied | = 65%-85% Satisfied | = 0%-64% Satisfied 2nd Place, 2009 U.S. Army IMCOM-West everyone here that made it so. Considering just let me say that this was no ordinary rota- beside us ever since. Newspaper Competition—Tabloid Category that Exercise Maple Guardian began around tion. This was a Canadian planned and led …..so thanks to all here who made this rota- The following are a sampling of ICE with every purchase we’ve made at the PX. ciate who tries very hard to work with each 2008 Dept. of the Army New Years, and spanned what would normally exercise on top of our infrastructure. This was tion truly successful and thanks to our Canadian submissions at Fort Irwin in the past three I know the turnover rate is rather high so customer. It is apparent that she was able Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware be two rotations, everyone here was involved a cooperative venture between the NTC and partners for their continued support; dedication weeks. If the customer requests a response, please do what you can to maintain employ- to assist you in a professional manner. The Newspaper competition—Tabloid category in one way or another. I’ve said before that the Canadian forces and demonstrated not only and commitment demonstrated during Maple 3rd place, U.S. Army Installation service providers are expected to respond ees like Carolyn. I look for her when I’m team is excited for her and will recognize her it’s the people, Soldiers, families, DA civilian our ability to adapt but the professionalism of Guardian and their confidence and professional- to the customer within three business days for her efforts. Thank you again. Management Command-West making purchases. Even if there is a long 2007 Honorable Mention, Dept. of the Army and contract employees that make this such a all involved who had to work together to make ism demonstrated fighting terrorism. and post follow-up notes in ICE. line, her attitude will certainly compensate Human Resources—ID Cards special place and ensures success at our singular the exercise a success. AAFES—Main PX for my wait. “Thank you Caroline for be- Customer Comment: A service pro- mission, “TRAINING THE FORCE.” The The success and commitment of everyone “TRAIN THE FORCE” Customer Comment: I just wanted to ing a positive face on Fort Irwin. We need vider was rude to her clients and was also Send uS FeedBAcK success of Exercise Maple Guardian proved here is no surprise of course. After all, you all comment on the pleasant experience I’ve more people like you out here!” Agency rushing my spouse to take a photo I.D pic- Send your questions, suggestions, or problems to: that to be true.You may not be aware of the fact demonstrate that every day. What should also Brig. Gen. Robert ‘Abe’ Abrams had with a specific employee, Carolyn. She Response: Thank you for the comment 1. Your chain of command that Maple Guardian marked the first time the come as no surprise is the dedication, com- Commanding General 2. ICE (Interactive Customer Evaluation) has been consistently helpful and positive about Carolyn. Carolyn is a wonderful asso- See ICE, page 12 3. CG’s Hotline: 380-5463 NTC hosted a brigade size element from a co- mitment and professionalism of our Canadian National Training Center and Fort Irwin Brig. Gen. Robert ‘Abe’ Abrams alition partner for a full training rotation. Yes, partners who have stood side by side with us (Lead 6) For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior High Desert Warrior 2 February 25, 2010 February 25, 2010 3 Defender 6 Sends ICE Program Gives Customers a Voice wHo we Are Army Community Covenant—what gratitude looks like Brig. Gen. Robert B. Abrams, Commanding General Command Sgt. Maj. Victor Martinez, Post CSM ICE Year-To-Date Report Col. Jim Chevallier, Garrison Commander Now in its third year, the ACC kicked off t Educator seminars help teachers learn t Education support for Soldiers and Oct. 1, 2009 – Feb. 14, 2010 Command Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Harvey, Garrison CSM with a series of signing ceremonies affirm- what makes life different for children Family members through scholar- John M. Wagstaff e, Director, NTC PAO ing the mutual support and trust between with parents serving in the military. ships, continuing education op- Organization No. of Comments Rating Percent Satisfied the military and local communities. To date From frequent moves to deployment portunities, or grants helps further High Desert Warrior Staff 916th Support Brigade 4 l 75 there have been more than 450 signing cer- and redeployment, military children both individual and Army readiness Chicpaul Becerra, Editor AAFES 115 l 24 [email protected] emonies. have a special set of experiences that through access to education. Commissary 29 l 38 Gustavo Bahena, Staff Writer While the signing ceremonies are the moves with them, school to school, t Special programs honor the children Fort Irwin Garrison 3175 l 89 [email protected] public, outward display of a vital mutual and that affect their education ex- of wounded warriors, and Families Agustin Rodriguez., Editorial Assistant Veterinary Services 34 l 50 relationship—support from communities perience. and children of fallen heroes with [email protected] helps build resilience in our Families—the t All volunteer Adopt-A-Unit programs personalized, commemorative items DENTAC 321 l 97 Caroline Keyser, HDW Volunteer Writer Army Community Covenant is a highly ben- support deployed units in-theatre like hand-made quilts. MEDDAC 433 l 80 [email protected] eficial two-way partnership that strengthens and celebrate returning units with These best practices embody selfless service ICE Weekly Report Aerotech News ties between our Soldiers and home town event invitations. These programs on the part of Americans around the country, Feb. 1, 2010–Feb. 14, 2010 Tammi Haynes, Graphic Designer America. also enthusiastically remember those but there are many more. I mention them The generosity of America’s neighbor- currently deployed through the Yellow here as great examples of how citizens endure Organization No. of Comments Rating Percent Satisfied hoods, towns, cities, and counties is astound- Ribbon program, encouraging com- in their support with lasting relationships in l 916th Support Brigade 2 50 HiGH deSert wArrior ing. Every day communities devise new ways, munity members to display yellow the face of multiple and lengthy periods of AAFES 14 l 29 both small and large, to demonstrate their ribbons at their homes and offices. military conflict. The Community Covenant l High Desert Warrior, a civilian enterprise newspaper, is Commissary 6 33 an authorized publication for members of the United States appreciation for Soldiers and Families. Adults, t Financial support programs from website, http://www.army.mil/community , is l Fort Irwin Garrison 332 90 Army and Fort Irwin community. Contents of this newspa- Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch children, organizations, and businesses send states, counties and private organi- a great resource for Soldiers, Family members, Veterinary Services 5 l 80 per are not necessarily offi cial view of, or endorsed by, the care packages to deployed Soldiers, offer zations take many forms, whether leaders, and community organizations to see U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of As our Nation commits to preserving free- DENTAC 33 l 97 the Army or Fort Irwin and the National Training Center. emergency relief to Families in need, welcome help with property taxes, assistance best practices from around the country. Follow MEDDAC 39 l 79 High Desert Warrior is prepared weekly by the Public Aff airs dom through the uncertainty of deployments Soldiers home after deployment, and most for Soldiers of all components who the latest developments and get ideas for your Offi ce, National Training Center and Fort Irwin, P.O. Box and conflicts across the world, Americans give importantly provide a support network to deploy in support of the Overseas community by following the ACC on Face- Fort Irwin Garrison Organizations 105067, Fort Irwin, CA, 92310-5067. Telephone: 380- us a special gift—embracing Soldiers and their 4511 or DSN 470-4511. FAX: 380-3075. complement and enhance Soldier well being. Contingency Operations, or grants or book, and join in the discussion on Twitter, Organization No. of Comments Rating Percent Satisfied High Desert Warrior is distributed every Th ursday families with sincere support. It warms my From students baking cookies for deployed no-interest loans for emergencies for both linked via the ACC homepage. 50 weeks per year. It is produced at Aerotech News and heart to see adults, children, organizations Fort Irwin Garrison 357 l 90 units, to elected leaders promoting legislation Reserve Component Soldiers. As the Army reflects the face of America, Review, 456 East Avenue K-4, Suite 8, Lancaster, CA, 93535, and businesses that represent all walks of life Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation 130 l 90 (661) 945-5634. Printed circulation is 6,500. Aerotech that builds equity in school transition for chil- t Programs abound to help Families the Army Community Covenant reflects News and Review is a private fi rm in no way connected sending care packages to deployed Soldiers Civilian Personnel Advisory Center 4 l 100 dren of Military Families, each is a gift. focus on building quality time to- the face of America’s gratitude. It’s all about with the Department of the Army and is responsible for and extending special invitations when they Volunteers from all walks of life devote gether. Reduced or free admission to relationships. Go out of your way to thank a Equal Employment Opportunity 0 [Not RAted] — the commercial advertising found in this publication. return. In a larger way, the Army Community countless hours to giving back to those who state parks, amusement attractions, Community Covenant partner for their active Human Resources 167 l 97 Everything advertised in this publication will be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to Covenant (ACC) generates a great deal of defend our Nation’s freedom. Here are a few and sports events help Soldiers and caring for Soldiers and their Families. Work l Information Management 9 63 race, color, religion, sex, national orientation, age, marital community support for Army Families while Community Covenant initiatives to give you Families enjoy memorable time to- together with community leaders, private Legal 2 l 50 status, physical handicap or political affi liation of the pur- chaser, user or patron. A confi rmed violation of this policy their Soldiers are away. an idea of the scope of support that target gether. Retreats for families of fallen organizations, faith-based groups, and indi- Logistics 4 l 75 of equal opportunity by an advertiser will result in refusal The Secretary of the Army created the ACC financial, employment, health, youth pro- Soldiers build strong networks of vidual American citizens. Pinnacle Housing 20 l 95 to print advertising from that source. Th e appearance of in 2008 to build mutual relationships and advertisements in this publication does not constitute grams, training, or other needs unique to a friendship for those members of the Help America help Soldiers by always tak- Plans, Analysis & Integration Office 4 l 0 an endorsement by the Department of the Army of the strengthen bonds between Soldiers, Families and particular garrison or group of Soldiers or Army Family who have experienced ing to heart what partnering opportunities Police/Provost Marshall 5 l 25 products or services advertised. American communities. It fosters and sustains Family members: the ultimate loss. may be possible. Printed by Aerotech News and Review, Inc. effective state and community partnerships Public Affairs 0 [Not RAted] — (877) 247-9288, www.aerotechnews.com. t Camps focus on fun learning experienc- t There are community-based organiza- Public Works 2 l 0 with the Army to improve the quality of life for es for young people that last a lifetime. tions that solicit donations exclusively Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch RCI Housing 1 l 0 Soldiers and their Families. On the ground, the Some camp sponsors are private organi- to fund a variety of programs with 100 Commanding General ACC accomplishes two things. First, it recogniz- Religious Support (California) 0 [Not RAted] — SuBMiSSionS zations like the 4-H Clubs, Girl Scouts, percent of all donations going to the Installation Management Command es the selfless service of community volunteers, Operation Military Kids; state National designated programs. In-kind dona- (Defender 6) Resource Management Office 0 [Not RAted] — Story and photos not pertaining to commercial advertis- highlighting their great personal contributions. Guards sponsor others. Kids form new, tions from community members and Safety 0 [Not RAted] — ing may be sent to the High Desert Warrior at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. Items submitted to the It also shows Soldiers the compassion and sup- lasting friendships with children from a businesses entirely fund administra- (Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch is also the Assistant Chief NTC HQ Adjunct General Office 0 [Not RAted] — High Desert Warrior are always subject to editing. HDW port of the American public. variety of military backgrounds. tion expenses. of Staff for Installation Management) American Red Cross 0 [Not RAted] — welcomes photo contributions from unit training, recreational activities, family support or work functions. Submissions Armed Forces Bank 1 1 l 100 should include subject’s names, ranks and work affi liation Lead 6 Sends Armed Forces Bank 3 - PX Branch 0 [Not RAted] — (unit or organization) of everyone in the photograph. Group photos of four or more people don’t require individual names. Community Information Manager 0 [Not RAted] — Submissions should include a contact phone number and Thanks for successful Canadian Rotation Landmark Inn 7 l 50 e-mail address. Submissions may be e-mailed to the editor Today marks the end of what was a hugely we train elements of our multinational partners as we have combated terrorism in Afghanistan. Military Family Life Consultants 0 [Not RAted] — at [email protected]. successful Canadian Rotation. I want to take frequently, but never a full brigade. In fact, this Operation SUPPORT, Canada’s first response Plans, Training, Security 1 l 100 this opportunity to not only recognize and was not only a first for the NTC, but a first for to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, WIC (Woman, Infants, and Children) 0 [Not RAted] — newSpAper AwArdS thank our Canadian partners, but to also thank our Army. For those not intimately involved, began soon after that tragic day. They’ve stood l l l Rating Key: = 86%-100% Satisfied | = 65%-85% Satisfied | = 0%-64% Satisfied 2nd Place, 2009 U.S. Army IMCOM-West everyone here that made it so. Considering just let me say that this was no ordinary rota- beside us ever since. Newspaper Competition—Tabloid Category that Exercise Maple Guardian began around tion. This was a Canadian planned and led …..so thanks to all here who made this rota- The following are a sampling of ICE with every purchase we’ve made at the PX. ciate who tries very hard to work with each 2008 Dept. of the Army New Years, and spanned what would normally exercise on top of our infrastructure. This was tion truly successful and thanks to our Canadian submissions at Fort Irwin in the past three I know the turnover rate is rather high so customer. It is apparent that she was able Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware be two rotations, everyone here was involved a cooperative venture between the NTC and partners for their continued support; dedication weeks. If the customer requests a response, please do what you can to maintain employ- to assist you in a professional manner. The Newspaper competition—Tabloid category in one way or another. I’ve said before that the Canadian forces and demonstrated not only and commitment demonstrated during Maple 3rd place, U.S. Army Installation service providers are expected to respond ees like Carolyn. I look for her when I’m team is excited for her and will recognize her it’s the people, Soldiers, families, DA civilian our ability to adapt but the professionalism of Guardian and their confidence and professional- to the customer within three business days for her efforts. Thank you again. Management Command-West making purchases. Even if there is a long 2007 Honorable Mention, Dept. of the Army and contract employees that make this such a all involved who had to work together to make ism demonstrated fighting terrorism. and post follow-up notes in ICE. line, her attitude will certainly compensate Human Resources—ID Cards special place and ensures success at our singular the exercise a success. AAFES—Main PX for my wait. “Thank you Caroline for be- Customer Comment: A service pro- mission, “TRAINING THE FORCE.” The The success and commitment of everyone “TRAIN THE FORCE” Customer Comment: I just wanted to ing a positive face on Fort Irwin. We need vider was rude to her clients and was also Send uS FeedBAcK success of Exercise Maple Guardian proved here is no surprise of course. After all, you all comment on the pleasant experience I’ve more people like you out here!” Agency rushing my spouse to take a photo I.D pic- Send your questions, suggestions, or problems to: that to be true.You may not be aware of the fact demonstrate that every day. What should also Brig. Gen. Robert ‘Abe’ Abrams had with a specific employee, Carolyn. She Response: Thank you for the comment 1. Your chain of command that Maple Guardian marked the first time the come as no surprise is the dedication, com- Commanding General 2. ICE (Interactive Customer Evaluation) has been consistently helpful and positive about Carolyn. Carolyn is a wonderful asso- See ICE, page 12 3. CG’s Hotline: 380-5463 NTC hosted a brigade size element from a co- mitment and professionalism of our Canadian National Training Center and Fort Irwin Brig. Gen. Robert ‘Abe’ Abrams alition partner for a full training rotation. Yes, partners who have stood side by side with us (Lead 6) For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior High Desert Warrior 4 February 25, 2010 February 25, 2010 5

Crime Watch Adopt-a-pet News Briefs Worship Services Protestant Information provided by Provost Marshal Office CATHOLIC JEWISH Liturgical Worship Police responded to Bldg. 265, re- investigation lead to the disclosure Security Guard Transition Rosary 20 Min before Mass Center Chapel Jewish Service Friday—6 p.m. Black Horse Chapel Service garding the report of a spouse abuse. of loaded firearms in the subject’s Holy Mass Sunday—9 a.m. Center Chapel In accordance with Installation Manage- 9 a.m., Sunday Subject was apprehended and victim vehicle. The civilian subject was Daily Mass M, T, Th, & F—11:45 a.m. Center Chapel LATTER DAY SAINTS ment Command personnel office, IMCOM was medically treated. arrested. Confession 30 Min before Mass Center Chapel Sacrament Meeting Sunday—1 pm. Blackhorse Chapel at must transition its installation access control Police responded to Weed Army A Fort Irwin Soldier was notified Choir Rehearsal Wednesday—6:30 p.m. Center Chapel Sunday School Sunday—2:15 p.m. Center Chapel Contract Security Guard (CSG) force in the CWOC Thursday—9 a.m. Center Chapel Blackhorse Chapel Community Hospital Emergency of identity theft. Unknown subject(s) Priesthood/RSE Sunday—3:10 p.m. CFLC/Bldg 317 United States to a Department of the Army Room to the report of a theft of opened a Dish Network account in Security Guard (DASG) force in response to PROTESTANT property from an ambulance. Report the victim’s name. MUSLIM lSunday School Sunday—9:30 a.m. Center Chapel was taken. Larceny of government property: Congressional mandates and the anticipated Chapel Next (SANC) Sunday—11 a.m. Center Chapel Friday—1 p.m. Bldg 317 Fort Irwin was notified that a Somewhere in the Mojave Desert, loss of waiver authority in the future. The Protestant (LAR) Sunday—11 a.m. Center Chapel Fort Irwin Soldier died, in a traffic victim stated that person(s), un- contract security guard effort was in response CHAPEL ACTIVITIES to the closing of Department of Defense (DoD) PEWS (Contem) Sunday—6 p.m. Center Chapel accident, on Interstate 15. The unit known, stole his Government issued AWANA installations following the 9/11 terrorist attacks PYOC (Youth) Monday—7 p.m. Bldg 317 was notified. equipment. (3yrs- 6th grade) Wednesday—4 p.m. Center Chapel and non-availability of military personnel to PWOC Morning Tuesday—9 a.m. Center Chapel Police responded to the Desert Traffic accident: At Weed Army Life Teen Wednesday—6:30 p.m. Bldg. 320 provide access control. PWOC Evening Tuesday—6 p.m. Center Chapel Winds housing area, regarding a Community Hospital Emergency Praise Team Rehearsal Wednesday—7:30 p.m. Center Chapel MOPS 2nd and 4th Wed—9 a.m. Center Chapel Since the waiver authority has not been drunk creating a disturbance. Subject Room parking lot, victim reported Protestant-Liturgical extended beyond 2012, IMCOM needs to Edge Sunday—10 a.m. Center Chapel was found and apprehended. that person(s) unknown had run Worship Service, 9 a.m., Sunday, Blackhorse Chapel Note: For more information on chapel activities contact the Police were notified of the unlaw- into his parked vehicle and fled the identify 1735 Contractor Man-year Equiva- Center Chapel staff at 380-3562 or the Blackhorse Chapel staff at ful use of a Government gas card. scene. Name: Caesar lents (CME) for conversion to DA civilian GOSPEL 380-4088. See back cover for addresses and telephone directory. Subject was apprehended. Damage to private property: At Breed: DSH Tabby positions. As a result, IMCOM must gear Sunday School Sunday—9:30 a.m. Blackhorse Chapel AWANA: Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Tim 2:15) Fort Irwin Fire Department the Shockwave parking lot, person(s) Gender: Neutered male up an aggressive hiring campaign to meet its *Sunday School is held every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month CWOC: Catholic Women Of the Chapel responded to the Cracker Jack Flats unknown broke out the rear window Age: Approx. 2-years-old FY10 in-sourcing target. Hiring will began in Worship Service Sunday—11 a.m. Blackhorse Chapel PEWS: Protestant Evening Worship Service housing area, regarding a child struck of the victim’s vehicle. Caesar is available for adoption at the phases at the installations identified at the fol- Prayer Warriors Wednesday—6 p.m. Blackhorse Chapel by a car. The event was investigated DUI/traffic accident: At 5th Fort Irwin Vet’s Clinic. Call 380-3025 lowing link. Personnel interested in applying Children’s Church & PWOC: Protestant Women Of the Chapel and the child received medical at- Street, police responded to the re- for more information. You can also for one of these positions should contact their Choir Practice Wednesday—5 p.m. Blackhorse Chapel PYOC: Protestant Youth Of the Chapel tention. port of a traffic accident involving a check out the Fort Irwin section on servicing CPAC for information on vacancy Adult Bible Study Wednesday—7 p.m. Blackhorse Chapel CFLC: Chaplain Family Life Center, Bldg. 320 During a traffic stop, police vehicle that struck multiple parked www.petfinder.com announcements: https://forums.bcks.army.mil/ Prayer Men Of Integrity/Women of Excellence MOPS: Mothers Of PreSchoolers, Bldg. 317 observed a gun case in the back cars. The driver was apprehended CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=100162 2nd Wednesday Childcare services for ages 0-5 yrs are provided free of charge for all seat of the subject’s vehicle. 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For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior High Desert Warrior 6 February 25, 2010 February 25, 2010 7 Community Happenings GSAB FRG Events Gary Sinise Concert Blood Drive Fort Irwin Community Calendar Following are upcoming General Support Aviation Battalion, Mark your calendar on March 12, as the Gary Sinise and the 1916th Support Battalion will host a Post Blood Drive at Family Readiness Group events: Lt. Dan Band performs at a FREE concert at Army Field. You the Ingalls Recreation Center, 3rd Street, from 10 a.m. to 3 HHD, GSAB asked for a concert, and USO will deliver a great, memorable p.m., Mar. 4. Donors will receive Cipotle restaurant (located Jun 10: HHD FRG meeting; Time: 6 p.m., Location: Bldg. 1200 concert. For more information, call 380-9275. in Bear Valley Road in Victorville) meal coupon. For more Forum, Topic: TBD. If you should have any questions please contact information, contact 1st Lt. Gadd, 380-4356 or Sgt. DaJuan Thu., Feb. 25 Sat., Mar. 6 Ms. Hunter at 380-7781 or email: [email protected]. Family Resiliency Training Jackson, 804-931-2676. Comics on Duty Give A Smile Day Fort Irwin families are invited to 916th Support Brigade- AAD, GSAB 7 p.m. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. hosted Family Resiliency Training at Sandy Basin Community Comics on Duty AAD FRG has not yet scheduled their next meeting. If you Shock Wave Shuttleworth Dental Center Center, 3-4:30 p.m., March 17. Learn how to help your family Have some fun and see FREE SHOW Comics on Duty should have any questions, please contact Sherry Martin at 380-8646 380-3173 (207) 664-8021 or email: [email protected]. ‘bounce back’ and understand what your Soldier is learning. at Shock Wave, 7 p.m., tonight. Hear Steve Bills, P.J. Walsh, AVCO, GSAB Presenters include master resiliency trainer, Fort Irwin librarian, James P. Connolly and Gary Brightwell. Call 380-8646 for Elmo and Big Bird. There will be FREE snacks and children more information. AVCO FRG meeting has not been scheduled as of yet. If Sat., Feb. 27 Fri., Mar. 12 activities. For more information, contact Angie Parreno at Mardi Gras Fund Raiser Lt. Dan Band Concert you should have any questions, please contact Ms. Hunter at 380-7545. Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk 6-12 a.m. 7 p.m. 380-7781 or email: [email protected]. Saturday is the Sweetheart 5K run/walk. Registration forms Reggie’s Army Field will be available at the Fitness Connection, Memorial and Heather Telley, 706-974-8526 380-9275 1916th Support Battalion Freedom Fitness centers. Registration will also be available Battalion Ball At the Movies the day of the event at the Fitness Connection, 6:30 a.m. All Place: Monte Carlo Hotel, Las Vegas, NV run/walk participants need to be at the Fitness Connection Sat., Feb. 27 Fri., Apr. 9 Date and Time: April 1 at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 Sunday, Feb. 28 no later than 7 a.m. Run is open to all residents of Fort Irwin Sweetheart’s 5K Run/Walk Fort Irwin Women’s Conference POC: Company First Sergeant 7 p.m. Closed (PG-13) 4 p.m. Alvin and The and the surrounding communities. For more information, 7 a.m. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Battalion Fundraisers: Friday, Feb. 26 Chipmunks (PG) contact Scoop at 380-3457. Fitness Connection Reggie’s Movie Night 7 p.m. Nine (PG-13) 7 p.m. The Book of Eli (R) 380-3457 380-6716/5111 Place: Sandy Basin Community Center 7 p.m. The Spy Next Door 7 p.m. The Spy Next Door Home Run Date and Time: March 5 at 6 p.m. (PG) (PG) The Fort Irwin Youth Sports Softball/Baseball Registration is This event is open to all in the community please come out 9:30 p.m. Daybreakers (R) Monday, March 1 now open for T-Ball, Ages 4-5; Baseball, Ages 6-18; and Softball, and enjoy a free (double feature) movie. Food will be available 9:30 p.m. The Book of Eli (R) 7 p.m. Nine (PG-13) Ages 6-18, until March 10. Register at Parent Central at Bldg. for purchase. Keep an eye out for the flyer listing the titles that Saturday, Feb. 27 7 p.m. The Book of Eli (R) 1323 or visit: https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/irwincysms. Check out these upcoming activities at Fort Irwin will be shown. 7 p.m. Nine (PG-13) Tuesday, Mar. 2 html. For more information, call Youth Sports, 380-7044. POC: [email protected] 7 p.m. The Spy Next Door 7 p.m. Closed (PG-13) 2nd HET, 1916 SB (PG) Wednesday, Empowering Women New barracks groundbreaking is today FRG Meeting 9:30 p.m. Daybreakers (R) Mar. 3 Register now for the 2010 Fort Irwin Women’s Conference, Place: Sandy Basin Annex 9:30 p.m. The Book of Eli (R) 7 p.m. Closed (PG-13) to be held on April 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Reggie’s. The event will By CHaRleS Melton be hosted by the Fort Irwin Officers and Civilians Spouses Club Date and Time: March 9 at 5 p.m. Garrison Command POC: [email protected] and MWR. Enjoy creative workshops, and hear luncheon guest Community Information Manager Fundraiser: Drive-Up Spaghetti Dinner speaker Tanya Biank, author of “Army Wives.” Her book inspired the hit Lifetime series Army Wives. Child care is available. Please Place: Sandy Basin Annex By Christmas, a new barracks and company operations facility contact [email protected] or visit www. Date and Time: March 5 at 4-8 p.m. should take its place in the desert landscape, marking an investment fortirwinocsc.org for pricing and more information. Tickets are $5; includes: Spaghetti, breadstick, side salad This schedule is subject to change at the last minute to accommodate of more than $17 million in quality of life for Soldiers at the National changes in movies and free showings. ID cards are required from all and a brownie for desert. personnel not in uniform when purchasing movie tickets. For more Village Mayors Wanted Training Center and Fo t Irwin. POC: Chelsey at 954-881-9711 or contact the FRG via The groundbreaking for the new facilities will be held at 3 p.m. information and movie updates, call 380-3490. The mission of the mayoral program is to enhance the email [email protected] today at the intersection of 9th Street and Barstow Road. quality of life and to provide information and referral to Fort 557th Maintenance The new facility will include company operations space for two Red Cross Classes Irwin residents. If you’re interested, contact Army Community FRG Meeting Service at 380-3776. 100-person companies, said Capt. Tiffany M. Maraccini, deputy Place: BN Conference Room (Bldg. 281) The Fort Irwin American Red Cross Station will host its resident engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Los Angeles Date and Time: March 9 at 7 p.m. monthly Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated Youth and School Activities District. POC: [email protected] The unaccompanied enlisted barracks will be a single two-story External Defibrillator (AED) Class on Saturday/Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-2 Middle School Activities HHC, 1916th SB p.m., and Sunday/Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. In March, class will be L-shaped building, which will have an area of 32,000 square feet Thursday—Cooking Club Pretzels, Photography FRG Meeting held on March 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Mar. 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. containing 44 - 1+1E modules for a total of 88 single personnel, Capt. Friday—Vision Boards, Open Computer Lab Place: Crackerjack Flats CC Classes cost $60 per person. If you are a registered Red Cross Maracinni said. Monday—Intro to Photoshop, Ladybug/Shamrock Bracelet Date and Time: March 11 at 6 p.m. volunteer and volunteer at least 20 hours per month, the fee is “Housing modules will consist of two bedrooms, walk in closets, Tuesday—Newspaper Club, Dr. Seuss Movie Green Eggs POC: [email protected] $10. Active-duty Soldier’s fee is $45. Family members pay $22.50. full kitchen with a dining counter, bathroom and a separate vanity/ and Ham Fundraiser: Car Wash To participate in this life saving course, contact Fort Irwin Red dressing area,” she said. Wednesday—Mini Lighting, Smart Girls, Ultimate Journey, Place: Blue Track/Soccer Field Cross Station at 380-3697. Common areas will consist of a lobby, chief of quarters (CQ) sta- 4-H Date and Time: Feb. 26 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tion, day room, and centralized laundry rooms, she said. POC: [email protected] Annual Mardi Gras Teen Activities The company operations facility should be completed by November 171st/MCC, 1916th SB OCSC’s Fort Irwin Spouses’ Club will hold its annual Friday—Sports Night or December of this year and ready for occupancy by Soldiers in early Saturday FRG Meeting Mardi Gras at Reggie’s, 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday. Tickets —Keystone Club! 2011, she said, adding that the unaccompanied enlisted barracks should Place: Bldg 828 cost $12 each and are available at the door. Tickets get you Hours of Operation: be completed and ready for occupation by about the same time. Date and Time: April 22 at 5 p.m. buffet, doubloons for the gambling tables, and entertainment. Middle School: M-F until 6 p.m. Amenities in the company operations facility include a conference POC: [email protected] Festivities include gambling tables, basket auction, silent auc- Teen Center: room and eight offices spaces, with a restroom between the two sides, tion, Bayou Bakery and Gift Shop. Child and Youth Services Friday—6-11 p.m. she said. The readiness section will have TA-50 Gear Storage for 100 DENTAC’s Smile Day will offer childcare service (children need to be registered with Saturday—3:30-11 p.m. persons and an arms vault, communications storage, unit storage , a Fort Irwin Dental Activity Command (DENTAC) will CYS and reservation). Funds raised at the Mardi Gras will Sundays and Holidays—Closed non-security storage, and a mezzanine area that could be used for of- sponsor Give Kids A Smile Day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., March be used to support Fort Irwin community’s scholarship and More information: Kristin Morgan at 380-3732. fice, or storage space, she said. 6, at the Shuttleworth Dental Clinic. For more information, welfare campaigns. For more information, contact Heather Send Community Happenings briefs at least two weeks inadvance of Each barracks room has hard-wired internet and wireless, and a call 380-3173. Telley, 706-974-8526. event to the editor, [email protected] satellite television hookup, she said. For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior High Desert Warrior 6 February 25, 2010 February 25, 2010 7 Community Happenings GSAB FRG Events Gary Sinise Concert Blood Drive Fort Irwin Community Calendar Following are upcoming General Support Aviation Battalion, Mark your calendar on March 12, as the Gary Sinise and the 1916th Support Battalion will host a Post Blood Drive at Family Readiness Group events: Lt. Dan Band performs at a FREE concert at Army Field. You the Ingalls Recreation Center, 3rd Street, from 10 a.m. to 3 HHD, GSAB asked for a concert, and USO will deliver a great, memorable p.m., Mar. 4. Donors will receive Cipotle restaurant (located Jun 10: HHD FRG meeting; Time: 6 p.m., Location: Bldg. 1200 concert. For more information, call 380-9275. in Bear Valley Road in Victorville) meal coupon. For more Forum, Topic: TBD. If you should have any questions please contact information, contact 1st Lt. Gadd, 380-4356 or Sgt. DaJuan Thu., Feb. 25 Sat., Mar. 6 Ms. Hunter at 380-7781 or email: [email protected]. Family Resiliency Training Jackson, 804-931-2676. Comics on Duty Give A Smile Day Fort Irwin families are invited to 916th Support Brigade- AAD, GSAB 7 p.m. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. hosted Family Resiliency Training at Sandy Basin Community Comics on Duty AAD FRG has not yet scheduled their next meeting. If you Shock Wave Shuttleworth Dental Center Center, 3-4:30 p.m., March 17. Learn how to help your family Have some fun and see FREE SHOW Comics on Duty should have any questions, please contact Sherry Martin at 380-8646 380-3173 (207) 664-8021 or email: [email protected]. ‘bounce back’ and understand what your Soldier is learning. at Shock Wave, 7 p.m., tonight. Hear Steve Bills, P.J. Walsh, AVCO, GSAB Presenters include master resiliency trainer, Fort Irwin librarian, James P. Connolly and Gary Brightwell. Call 380-8646 for Elmo and Big Bird. There will be FREE snacks and children more information. AVCO FRG meeting has not been scheduled as of yet. If Sat., Feb. 27 Fri., Mar. 12 activities. For more information, contact Angie Parreno at Mardi Gras Fund Raiser Lt. Dan Band Concert you should have any questions, please contact Ms. Hunter at 380-7545. Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk 6-12 a.m. 7 p.m. 380-7781 or email: [email protected]. Saturday is the Sweetheart 5K run/walk. Registration forms Reggie’s Army Field will be available at the Fitness Connection, Memorial and Heather Telley, 706-974-8526 380-9275 1916th Support Battalion Freedom Fitness centers. Registration will also be available Battalion Ball At the Movies the day of the event at the Fitness Connection, 6:30 a.m. All Place: Monte Carlo Hotel, Las Vegas, NV run/walk participants need to be at the Fitness Connection Sat., Feb. 27 Fri., Apr. 9 Date and Time: April 1 at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 Sunday, Feb. 28 no later than 7 a.m. Run is open to all residents of Fort Irwin Sweetheart’s 5K Run/Walk Fort Irwin Women’s Conference POC: Company First Sergeant 7 p.m. Closed (PG-13) 4 p.m. Alvin and The and the surrounding communities. For more information, 7 a.m. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Battalion Fundraisers: Friday, Feb. 26 Chipmunks (PG) contact Scoop at 380-3457. Fitness Connection Reggie’s Movie Night 7 p.m. Nine (PG-13) 7 p.m. The Book of Eli (R) 380-3457 380-6716/5111 Place: Sandy Basin Community Center 7 p.m. The Spy Next Door 7 p.m. The Spy Next Door Home Run Date and Time: March 5 at 6 p.m. (PG) (PG) The Fort Irwin Youth Sports Softball/Baseball Registration is This event is open to all in the community please come out 9:30 p.m. Daybreakers (R) Monday, March 1 now open for T-Ball, Ages 4-5; Baseball, Ages 6-18; and Softball, and enjoy a free (double feature) movie. Food will be available 9:30 p.m. The Book of Eli (R) 7 p.m. Nine (PG-13) Ages 6-18, until March 10. Register at Parent Central at Bldg. for purchase. Keep an eye out for the flyer listing the titles that Saturday, Feb. 27 7 p.m. The Book of Eli (R) 1323 or visit: https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/irwincysms. Check out these upcoming activities at Fort Irwin will be shown. 7 p.m. Nine (PG-13) Tuesday, Mar. 2 html. For more information, call Youth Sports, 380-7044. POC: [email protected] 7 p.m. The Spy Next Door 7 p.m. Closed (PG-13) 2nd HET, 1916 SB (PG) Wednesday, Empowering Women New barracks groundbreaking is today FRG Meeting 9:30 p.m. Daybreakers (R) Mar. 3 Register now for the 2010 Fort Irwin Women’s Conference, Place: Sandy Basin Annex 9:30 p.m. The Book of Eli (R) 7 p.m. Closed (PG-13) to be held on April 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Reggie’s. The event will By CHaRleS Melton be hosted by the Fort Irwin Officers and Civilians Spouses Club Date and Time: March 9 at 5 p.m. Garrison Command POC: [email protected] and MWR. Enjoy creative workshops, and hear luncheon guest Community Information Manager Fundraiser: Drive-Up Spaghetti Dinner speaker Tanya Biank, author of “Army Wives.” Her book inspired the hit Lifetime series Army Wives. Child care is available. Please Place: Sandy Basin Annex By Christmas, a new barracks and company operations facility contact [email protected] or visit www. Date and Time: March 5 at 4-8 p.m. should take its place in the desert landscape, marking an investment fortirwinocsc.org for pricing and more information. Tickets are $5; includes: Spaghetti, breadstick, side salad This schedule is subject to change at the last minute to accommodate of more than $17 million in quality of life for Soldiers at the National changes in movies and free showings. ID cards are required from all and a brownie for desert. personnel not in uniform when purchasing movie tickets. For more Village Mayors Wanted Training Center and Fo t Irwin. POC: Chelsey at 954-881-9711 or contact the FRG via The groundbreaking for the new facilities will be held at 3 p.m. information and movie updates, call 380-3490. The mission of the mayoral program is to enhance the email [email protected] today at the intersection of 9th Street and Barstow Road. quality of life and to provide information and referral to Fort 557th Maintenance The new facility will include company operations space for two Red Cross Classes Irwin residents. If you’re interested, contact Army Community FRG Meeting Service at 380-3776. 100-person companies, said Capt. Tiffany M. Maraccini, deputy Place: BN Conference Room (Bldg. 281) The Fort Irwin American Red Cross Station will host its resident engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Los Angeles Date and Time: March 9 at 7 p.m. monthly Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated Youth and School Activities District. POC: [email protected] The unaccompanied enlisted barracks will be a single two-story External Defibrillator (AED) Class on Saturday/Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-2 Middle School Activities HHC, 1916th SB p.m., and Sunday/Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. In March, class will be L-shaped building, which will have an area of 32,000 square feet Thursday—Cooking Club Pretzels, Photography FRG Meeting held on March 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Mar. 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. containing 44 - 1+1E modules for a total of 88 single personnel, Capt. Friday—Vision Boards, Open Computer Lab Place: Crackerjack Flats CC Classes cost $60 per person. If you are a registered Red Cross Maracinni said. Monday—Intro to Photoshop, Ladybug/Shamrock Bracelet Date and Time: March 11 at 6 p.m. volunteer and volunteer at least 20 hours per month, the fee is “Housing modules will consist of two bedrooms, walk in closets, Tuesday—Newspaper Club, Dr. Seuss Movie Green Eggs POC: [email protected] $10. Active-duty Soldier’s fee is $45. Family members pay $22.50. full kitchen with a dining counter, bathroom and a separate vanity/ and Ham Fundraiser: Car Wash To participate in this life saving course, contact Fort Irwin Red dressing area,” she said. Wednesday—Mini Lighting, Smart Girls, Ultimate Journey, Place: Blue Track/Soccer Field Cross Station at 380-3697. Common areas will consist of a lobby, chief of quarters (CQ) sta- 4-H Date and Time: Feb. 26 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tion, day room, and centralized laundry rooms, she said. POC: [email protected] Annual Mardi Gras Teen Activities The company operations facility should be completed by November 171st/MCC, 1916th SB OCSC’s Fort Irwin Spouses’ Club will hold its annual Friday—Sports Night or December of this year and ready for occupancy by Soldiers in early Saturday FRG Meeting Mardi Gras at Reggie’s, 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday. Tickets —Keystone Club! 2011, she said, adding that the unaccompanied enlisted barracks should Place: Bldg 828 cost $12 each and are available at the door. Tickets get you Hours of Operation: be completed and ready for occupation by about the same time. Date and Time: April 22 at 5 p.m. buffet, doubloons for the gambling tables, and entertainment. Middle School: M-F until 6 p.m. Amenities in the company operations facility include a conference POC: [email protected] Festivities include gambling tables, basket auction, silent auc- Teen Center: room and eight offices spaces, with a restroom between the two sides, tion, Bayou Bakery and Gift Shop. Child and Youth Services Friday—6-11 p.m. she said. The readiness section will have TA-50 Gear Storage for 100 DENTAC’s Smile Day will offer childcare service (children need to be registered with Saturday—3:30-11 p.m. persons and an arms vault, communications storage, unit storage , a Fort Irwin Dental Activity Command (DENTAC) will CYS and reservation). Funds raised at the Mardi Gras will Sundays and Holidays—Closed non-security storage, and a mezzanine area that could be used for of- sponsor Give Kids A Smile Day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., March be used to support Fort Irwin community’s scholarship and More information: Kristin Morgan at 380-3732. fice, or storage space, she said. 6, at the Shuttleworth Dental Clinic. For more information, welfare campaigns. For more information, contact Heather Send Community Happenings briefs at least two weeks inadvance of Each barracks room has hard-wired internet and wireless, and a call 380-3173. Telley, 706-974-8526. event to the editor, [email protected] satellite television hookup, she said. 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(Left) Col. Wayne Eyre, commander of the Canadian Mechanized Bri- gade Group, presents the National Training Center commanding general, Brig. Gen. Robert “Abe” Abrams, with a Canadian coin. The token of appreciation is for support from National Training Center personnel who supported the Canadian rotation, the second longest rotation in 916th Support NTC history on Feb. 23. Brigade Soldiers run against drinking, driving

(Right) National Training Center commanding general, Brig. Gen. Rob- ert “Abe” Abrams, presents a certificate of achievement to the com- KEviN H. FuNK mander of the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, Col. Christian Ju- Col. David B. Gaffney, 916th Support Brigade commander, adds the anti-drinking and driving excellence streamer neau, left, and the CMTC Regimental Sgt. Maj. CWO Dennis Levesque, to the unit guidons, highlighting the brigade’s commitment against drinking and driving, prior to the Brigade right, on completion of the first coalition brigade rotation in NTC his- Run, Feb. 17. tory on Feb. 23. PHoToS By NTC PAo JoHN WAGSTAFFE

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Coalition Forces train for combat at Medina Wasl BY Christopher MCGuinness sources and environment offer troops a chance to get a taste of what large, angry mobs during the exercises. United States Soldiers play wounded, he uses his acting experience to play a Soldier suffering Antelope Valley News reporter they would see once they are deployed. the roles of the enemy forces and are instructed to “go all out” when from head trauma during some of the scenarios. “The scenarios are very realistic … it is as close to reality as we can battling with troops during the training. “It’s been a good experience working out here with these guys. It’s The narrow street of the village is bustling with life. Merchants safely get our Soldiers,” Eyre stated. “I usually get up around five in the morning,” Said Jessica Urugia a satisfying job at the end of the day,” Wing said. “It feels like we are call out to passersby in Pashto as they present their wares from carts The realism is the result of several factors. The harsh, rugged terrain who plays one of the villagers in Medina Wasl. “We usually finish up serving a bigger purpose.” under the hot desert sun. Men sit outside their homes and businesses, and climate is a near perfect match to that of Afghanistan. It is within around five or six in the afternoon.” Upon visiting Media Wasl and the NTC, it becomes clear that talking and listening to music as women wearing modest clothing the more than 1200 square miles of desert that the high intensity Urugia is part a small group of actors in the Media Wasl who are one of the main goals is to create the most accurate and authentic and head scarves make their way toward the market. scenarios are carried out. The villages themselves are constructed to amputees. According to Urugia, she and the others come into camp experience possible. The result is startling and visceral, giving troops There is a rumbling in the distance and soon the people of the mirror the style and layout of those in the region as well, featuring extra early and are fitted with prosthetics and makeup. During the a taste of what one Soldier described as “the worst possible day you village can see the dark shapes of armored vehicles approaching the mosques, markets, and residential and industrial structures. No detail battles, they often portray victims of rocket attacks and IEDs who could have in Afghanistan.” edge of town. While some decide to go inside, many continue to go is overlooked as a walk through any street reveals debris and burnt have lost their limbs. Urugia said she is proud of the work she is “The realistic effects add to a level of confusion that tests the -in about their business. Soon the rumble becomes a roar as three of the cars, all placed to create the intense and eerie atmosphere. doing, adding that her husband’s deployment overseas encouraged dividual’s battle skills,” said Mehdi Imtaiz, a captain in the Canadian heavily armed vehicles began to slowly roll down the street. While the physical surroundings play a large role, it is those work- her to help. Forces training at Fort Irwin. There is a massive explosion just to the left of the vehicle. People ing within them that truly bring the chaos of modern warfare to life. “My husband is a military person…I want him to get the best Using real pyrotechnics and real weapons equipped with a special scream as the gunfire erupts from a rooftop above the village. Troops The NTC employs a large number of personnel both civilian and training so he can come home safe.” laser system (referred to as MILES, or multiple integrated laser equip- quickly emerge from the back of the transport with guns drawn. There military to bring places like Medina Wasl to life. Afghan nationals, Johnny Wing, an actor and special effects artist from San Diego ment system) troops are thrown into each scenario with a mission to is a second concussion as an improvised explosive device (or IED) base personnel, and some professional actors play the roles of the vil- wears several hats at Medina Wasl. When he is not using his industry complete and no idea when or where they will face attacks from the detonates in a nearby car throwing a debris and dirt up into the air. lagers, who are sometimes told to act hostile toward troops and form training to help with apply realistic makeup to those playing the opposing forces. The result is a training environment that is unpredict- When the smoke clears, there is a man able, forcing troops to put their skills, lying in the street with a large gash on knowledge, and physical and mental his head. He cries out for help as the strength to the test. It is a challenging troops exchange fire with insurgents situation and everyone involved takes hiding in one of the buildings. his or her role seriously. Welcome to Medina Wasl, where “We might play around before, but such chaos is commonplace. What sets once we hit the ground, we are all busi- this small village apart from others is ness,” said J.P. Lafrance, a Soldier in C that it is not located in some exotic part Company of the 1st Battalion of the of the world, but in the Mojave Desert Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group. of Southern California. After completing a dismounted patrol Medina Wasl is one of thirteen scenario in the larger “city” of Medina mock “villages” located at the Na- Jabal, Lafrance explained that he and tional Training Center at Fort Irwin his peers treat every exercise as a life and California, a remote military base death situation, creating an atmosphere roughly fifty miles from Barstow. The that feels disturbingly authentic. base uses these faux cities, complete “I spoke with guys who have been with actors and special effects to create deployed,” Lafrance said, “and they a realistic environment to train and see this place and are like ‘welcome to prepare troops for deployment to Iraq Afghanistan’.” and Afghanistan. “I’ve been through those iterations Known as “The Box,” the NTC and they are intense,” said one U.S. Sol- has more than 200 foreign speaking dier who was present at Medina Jabal to employees, as well as actors, makeup observe. “Your heart is pounding even artists and special effects experts who, though you know it’s not real.” working along with base personnel The sights and sounds of war are all have created a startlingly realistic por- present at the NTC, offering those who trayal of a war zone thousands of miles visit a glimpse of the harsh realities and away. Using these resources, military challenges troops face overseas Medina commanders are able to craft scenarios Wasl, Medina Jabal and the other cities (called iterations) to test and train sol- and villages used for training are nor- diers in a real time three hundred and mally closed to the public. However, sixty degree environment. Fort Irwin and the U.S. Army do allow “What this allows us to do is to non-military persons to sign up for tours make mistakes. You make mistakes during the training cycles, which run for in training so you don’t make them several weeks. For more information, over there,” said Colonel Wayne Eyre, visit the base’s website at http://www. brigade commander, 2 Canadian irwin.army.mil/Pages/default.aspx. Mechanized Brigade Group. Currently, the large contingent of Canadian forces Editor’s note: AVNews reporter Chris is training at the NTC in preparation McGuinness was embedded with Ca- for deployment to Afghanistan in the nadian combat forces preparing to be Spring. Eyre explained that the re- deployed to Afghanistan.

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ture. She did not even give my spouse a chance to NEC – New Email Account smile and she is the biggest multitasker I have we were kind of disappointed with the food take another picture after she noticed her photo Customer Comment: How long does it take ever seen. I have been associated with several to cost ratio, but if the food had been good, was horrible. Agency Response: Discussed con- to get an email account on post? I’ve completed volunteer programs here on post and this pro- we would have gladly paid the price for the cerns with the customer. I advised customer that all my requirements and certificates in Decem- gram’s leadership is second to none. It is a hard food, no matter how little or how much there the photo did meet the regulatory guidelines. ber, and I am still waiting for my email account. thankless job. Ms Isaaks is also a great lady was. We left Reggie’s very dissatisfied with our Customer service refresher will be provided to Procedures and persons responsible for new who is here to help everyone. Laura is by far meals. I normally love Reggie’s, so this was re- the section to reinforce the requirements to treat email accounts definitely have to be looked at the best program director on this post! Agency ally disappointing to be so unhappy with our all customers with dignity and respect. from top to bottom. They ARE NOT providing Response: Thank you for the great comments food. The server we had was very nice, but she NEC – IT Support the service they are being paid for. There is NO you gave to staff. They are great assets to ACS was spread too thin due to the lack of other Customer Comment: Kenneth from NEC reason for it to take two months. Phone calls I and the Fort Irwin community. I am very glad servers there, which kept everyone from getting provided excellent customer service to our make go unanswered and messages do not get a to have them aboard on our team. It is custom- timely service. Agency Response: First off, let offices here at the EEO Offices. He not only reply. I am not the only person in this situation. I ers like you when satisfied make our work well me thank you for using the ICE system. Reg- conducts himself professionally, but he always really hope someone fixes this issue to prevent this worth it. Please know that if there is anything gie’s does try to make menu for Holidays such does more than what is required. He believes situation, and the frustration from happening to you need from us we are here to support you as this that are different. I am sorry that it was in quality customer service and it shows in his someone else. PLEASE, someone help us. Agency in any way. I also want to THANK YOU for not to your expectations. Could you let me work, his patience, and his willingness to assist. Response: Contacted Soldier and researched the your volunteer service as a Mayor. You are so know what you had so that the next one, we can Our offices would just like to say thank you to issue. The new account request was never released instrumental in our community. try to make it better for guests. I am glad that Mr. Shaw ... his work does not go unnoticed. from his command to NEC. Reggie’s you are a regular of Reggie’s and hope that you Agency Response: Thank you for taking your MWR ACS Community Life Customer Comment: My husband and I will continue to be. Please feel free to call me time to provide this comment and providing Customer Comment: I am a current Mayor went to Reggie’s for Valentine’s Day. We really at anytime with any issues that you may have. me with a smile for today. It is nice when a cus- and I would like to compliment Ms Davis for appreciated their efforts to make the holiday As always, we strive to make Reggie’s better for tomer confirms our feelings about employees. her hard work and support. She always has a menu different from regular day. However, all Soldiers and their families.

CouRTESy NATo gen. alexander Haig discusses the strength of the Warsaw Pact at a defence Planning Committee meeting in 1976. Army mourns loss of General Haig

By gen. geoRge W. CaSey selflessly devoted his life’s work to the service received numerous decorations of valor, including We honor General Haig for his most dis- Army Chief of Staff of our Nation. the Distinguished Service Cross. Later, General tinguished service, and will always remember General Alexander Haig’s service spanned Haig served as our Vice Chief of Staff-a position him as the Soldier who-when the Nation Today (Feb. 20, 2010), our Army Family over three decades in the Army. He served in the from which he helped lead the effort to transition called-never failed to answer. Our thoughts has lost a great Soldier and Statesman who Korean and Vietnam wars, and-for his gallantry- our force to an “all volunteer” one. and prayers are with Pat and her family. Ban on USB devices in Army remains By C. Todd LoPez approved and purchased devices and that Army networks are Army News Service properly configured. The U.S. Strategic Command implemented a ban on WASHINGTON—The ban on using USB devices on mili- USB storage devices in November 2008, to include such tary computers remains, for now, in the Army—despite a partial things as memory sticks, thumb drives, and camera memory lift of the original ban by U.S. Strategic Command. cards. That ban was partially lifted by their tasking order USSTRATCOM issued a tasking order to services and Feb. 12. concerned parties, Feb. 12, that allows the services to loosen The USSTRATCOM commander has “approved a Com- restrictions on use of USB and flash media devices. Individual munications Tasking Order directing that the limited use services, however, may continue the ban until they feel their of memory sticks, thumb drives, and camera memory cards networks are adequately equipped to deal with the threats posed (commonly called ‘flash media,’) be restored on Department of by the portable storage devices. Defense computers after the verified implementation of certain The official word from the Army Global Network Opera- procedures and operational practices,” according to guidance tions Security Center is “we are currently conducting mission from the U.S. Strategic Command. analysis in order to provide guidance for the Army’s safe return The procedures are meant to ensure that malicious code of thumb drives and flash media.” that can be present on USB memory devices is prevented from According to the AGNOSC, there are conditions that must infecting DoD computers. be met prior to the lift of the ban. Those conditions include, but “Until all conditions are met, the ban on the use of remov- are not limited to ensuring that users are only using government- able flash drives will remain,” said AGNOSC. For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior High Desert Warrior 12 February 25, 2010 February 25, 2010 13 ICE, from page 2 ture. She did not even give my spouse a chance to NEC – New Email Account smile and she is the biggest multitasker I have we were kind of disappointed with the food take another picture after she noticed her photo Customer Comment: How long does it take ever seen. I have been associated with several to cost ratio, but if the food had been good, was horrible. Agency Response: Discussed con- to get an email account on post? I’ve completed volunteer programs here on post and this pro- we would have gladly paid the price for the cerns with the customer. I advised customer that all my requirements and certificates in Decem- gram’s leadership is second to none. It is a hard food, no matter how little or how much there the photo did meet the regulatory guidelines. ber, and I am still waiting for my email account. thankless job. Ms Isaaks is also a great lady was. We left Reggie’s very dissatisfied with our Customer service refresher will be provided to Procedures and persons responsible for new who is here to help everyone. Laura is by far meals. I normally love Reggie’s, so this was re- the section to reinforce the requirements to treat email accounts definitely have to be looked at the best program director on this post! Agency ally disappointing to be so unhappy with our all customers with dignity and respect. from top to bottom. They ARE NOT providing Response: Thank you for the great comments food. The server we had was very nice, but she NEC – IT Support the service they are being paid for. There is NO you gave to staff. They are great assets to ACS was spread too thin due to the lack of other Customer Comment: Kenneth from NEC reason for it to take two months. Phone calls I and the Fort Irwin community. I am very glad servers there, which kept everyone from getting provided excellent customer service to our make go unanswered and messages do not get a to have them aboard on our team. It is custom- timely service. Agency Response: First off, let offices here at the EEO Offices. He not only reply. I am not the only person in this situation. I ers like you when satisfied make our work well me thank you for using the ICE system. Reg- conducts himself professionally, but he always really hope someone fixes this issue to prevent this worth it. Please know that if there is anything gie’s does try to make menu for Holidays such does more than what is required. He believes situation, and the frustration from happening to you need from us we are here to support you as this that are different. I am sorry that it was in quality customer service and it shows in his someone else. PLEASE, someone help us. Agency in any way. I also want to THANK YOU for not to your expectations. Could you let me work, his patience, and his willingness to assist. Response: Contacted Soldier and researched the your volunteer service as a Mayor. You are so know what you had so that the next one, we can Our offices would just like to say thank you to issue. The new account request was never released instrumental in our community. try to make it better for guests. I am glad that Mr. Shaw ... his work does not go unnoticed. from his command to NEC. Reggie’s you are a regular of Reggie’s and hope that you Agency Response: Thank you for taking your MWR ACS Community Life Customer Comment: My husband and I will continue to be. Please feel free to call me time to provide this comment and providing Customer Comment: I am a current Mayor went to Reggie’s for Valentine’s Day. We really at anytime with any issues that you may have. me with a smile for today. It is nice when a cus- and I would like to compliment Ms Davis for appreciated their efforts to make the holiday As always, we strive to make Reggie’s better for tomer confirms our feelings about employees. her hard work and support. She always has a menu different from regular day. However, all Soldiers and their families.

CouRTESy NATo gen. alexander Haig discusses the strength of the Warsaw Pact at a defence Planning Committee meeting in 1976. Army mourns loss of General Haig

By gen. geoRge W. CaSey selflessly devoted his life’s work to the service received numerous decorations of valor, including We honor General Haig for his most dis- Army Chief of Staff of our Nation. the Distinguished Service Cross. Later, General tinguished service, and will always remember General Alexander Haig’s service spanned Haig served as our Vice Chief of Staff-a position him as the Soldier who-when the Nation Today (Feb. 20, 2010), our Army Family over three decades in the Army. He served in the from which he helped lead the effort to transition called-never failed to answer. Our thoughts has lost a great Soldier and Statesman who Korean and Vietnam wars, and-for his gallantry- our force to an “all volunteer” one. and prayers are with Pat and her family. Ban on USB devices in Army remains By C. Todd LoPez approved and purchased devices and that Army networks are Army News Service properly configured. The U.S. Strategic Command implemented a ban on WASHINGTON—The ban on using USB devices on mili- USB storage devices in November 2008, to include such tary computers remains, for now, in the Army—despite a partial things as memory sticks, thumb drives, and camera memory lift of the original ban by U.S. Strategic Command. cards. That ban was partially lifted by their tasking order USSTRATCOM issued a tasking order to services and Feb. 12. concerned parties, Feb. 12, that allows the services to loosen The USSTRATCOM commander has “approved a Com- restrictions on use of USB and flash media devices. Individual munications Tasking Order directing that the limited use services, however, may continue the ban until they feel their of memory sticks, thumb drives, and camera memory cards networks are adequately equipped to deal with the threats posed (commonly called ‘flash media,’) be restored on Department of by the portable storage devices. Defense computers after the verified implementation of certain The official word from the Army Global Network Opera- procedures and operational practices,” according to guidance tions Security Center is “we are currently conducting mission from the U.S. Strategic Command. analysis in order to provide guidance for the Army’s safe return The procedures are meant to ensure that malicious code of thumb drives and flash media.” that can be present on USB memory devices is prevented from According to the AGNOSC, there are conditions that must infecting DoD computers. be met prior to the lift of the ban. Those conditions include, but “Until all conditions are met, the ban on the use of remov- are not limited to ensuring that users are only using government- able flash drives will remain,” said AGNOSC. For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil High Desert Warrior High Desert Warrior 14 February 25, 2010 February 25, 2010 15 Comrade, from page 1 WCAP Soldiers shine at U.S. Biathlon World Team Trials Capt. Harness said he specifically remembers an War on Terrorism Medal and Army Service Ribbon. event in which Pfc. Pana volunteered to be Santa Claus “He was commended for his outstanding replication STORy AND PHOTOS By Tim HiPPS U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program biathlete Sgt. for the unit’s Christmas party. of local national security forces, his steadfast dedication FMWRC Public Affairs Jesse Downs leads Dan Campbell up the hill en route “In keeping with the Hawaiian theme, it only to his work undoubtedly helped save the lives of us to a fourth-place finish in the men’s 15-kilometer mass seemed fitting that he played Santa,” Capt. Harness servicemen and civilians,” Capt. Harness said. COLERAINE, Minn.—U.S. Army World Class Athlete start race Dec. 13 at the U.S. Biathlon World Team Tri- als at mount itasca in Coleraine, minn. said. “As he came out, the astonished children looked Although Pfc. Pana’s Family could not attend Program biathletes 1st Lt. Jennifer Wygant and Sgt. Jesse Downs at him with curiosity and challenged his really be- the ceremony, his comrades regarded him as their had impressive performances at the U.S. Biathlon World Team ing Santa Claus. But Michael, being true to himself, own Family. Trials on Dec. 12-13 at Mount Itasca. took this with a grain of salt, and quickly won over “He went from being a battle buddy to someone Wygant won the women’s 7.5-kilometer sprint race on Sat- the kids through his great personality and again, that who I consider, to this day, Family,” said Pfc. Emery urday with a time of 23 minutes, 44.2 seconds. Along the way, infectious smile.” Gettis, Jr. she missed only two of 10 shots on the firing range, making One of his closest friends, Spc. John Howard, said Pfc. At the end of the ceremony, the Soldiers paid her one of the top two shooters of the day. Pana’s personality influenced everyone around him. their final respects to Pfc. Pana by saluting his pic- Wygant was followed by Susan Dunklee (24:00.8) of Baton, “He lived everyday to the fullest,” Spc. Howard said. ture at the front of the chapel. Some took longer Vt.; Laura Spector (24:15.1) of Lennox, Maine; and Tracy Col- “No matter what we were doing, whether it was some to compose themselves while they said goodbye to liander (25:02.9) of Durango, Colo. of the worse details or just sitting around the office, their brother. While his Soldiers grieved the loss of Downs finished fourth in the men’s 15-kilometer mass start he was always smiling. His positive attitude influenced their brother, Capt. Harness told them a few words competition on Sunday with a time of 41 minutes, 23.6 seconds. the people around him.” of encouragement. Zach Hall of Anchorage, Alaska won the event in 40:14.3, and While assigned to D Co., Pfc. Pana served as a driver “Michael is no longer with us, there is one less smile was followed by Walt Shepard (40:16.9) of Yarmouth, Maine; and loader for an M1A1 tank crew. During rotations in the world, making it a darker place,” he said. “We and Dan Campbell (41:10.6) of Bozeman, Mont. SGT. GiANCARlo CASEm at the National Training Center, Pfc. Pana served as can drive ourselves crazy trying to figure out why Mi- Both Soldiers are bidding to make the IBU Cup Team to Pfc. Emery Gettis, Jr., D Company, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Caval- an Iraqi Police Officer and as an Iraqi National Army chael was taken from us, but it is not our place to ask compete with U.S. Olympic Biathlon Team contenders on the ry Regiment, talks about Pfc. Michael J. 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