HIGH DESERT WARRIOR Volume 6, Number 11 www.irwin.army.mil March 18, 2010 Published in the interest of the National Training Center and Fort Irwin community 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. Be a Lifeguard We salute, honor Lifeguard classes are now being of- MAR.-APR. 2010 fered at the Oasis Pool. Contact the Oasis Inside Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Pool, Bldg 325. 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