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Current 11th Armored Cavalry troopers connect with troopers past
Photos by 1st Lt. Anthony A. Bradley Vietnam veterans got the chance to meet the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Opposing Force role-players at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin Calif., June...
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Tuskeegee Airman recognized for contributions
On any given day there is always the opportunity to read about our nation’s history, but not often enough do you get the chance to meet one of the men or women who help make that history. Well the...
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American Red Cross Youth Group assist Barstow Veterans with fund raiser
Jade Mooney and her mother, Amber. The American Red Cross Youth Group conducted a bake sale fund raiser in the Landmark Inn, here, Sept. 8. Funds raised went to a project called Adopt-A-Vet, which...
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This Veterans Day celebrate the strength, courage, dedication of those who...
For the last century, we have honored the service and sacrifice of our Veterans on November 11. When the cannons of World War One were silenced, we thought we had fought the “war to end all wars,” but...
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Los Angeles Dodgers honor Soldiers with event on their field
The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team honored several Soldiers during an event on their field, Monday. Soldiers from the National Training Center and Fort Irwin took batting practice and got to meet...
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Warrior Care Month: Success through transition — Education, Employment, and...
Warrior Care Month started in 2008 and is observed by Military Services each November. This is a time to reaffirm a commitment to quality health care, education and careers for our nation’s wounded,...
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Warrior Care Month: Honor Veterans every day
It is an indescribable honor to serve one’s country — to be one of the few who are qualified, chosen, tested and deemed worthy to wear the uniform. It’s an honor, but it is one that comes at a price....
View ArticleAccording to the 2010 National Survey of Veterans:
Slightly more than 41 percent of Veterans indicated that their military experience applied “A lot” or “Some” to their most recent civilian job. A similar percent reported that they were “Very well” or...
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Visiting with our Barstow Veterans
The American Red Cross Youth Group along with Soldiers and their Families went to Barstow Veterans’ Home, where we had a celebration of our Veterans and their service, Dec. 2. While there we assisted...
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Vietnam Veterans rock!
Photo by Pamela Portland, PAO director above: Actor and musician Gary Sinise plays the guitar during a concert, here, March 9. Sinise played with his group, the Lt. Dan Band, which travels to...
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Fort Irwin pays tribute to Vietnam era Veterans
Installation holds fourth annual ceremony for approximately 250 Veterans NTC and Fort Irwin The National Training Center and Fort Irwin honored Vietnam Veterans during a ceremony at this active duty...
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‘Go For Broke!’ Veteran embodies spirit of Asian Pacific American Heritage...
Photos by Gustavo Bahena, Mas Takahashi and his son, Scott Takahashi, receive mementos and plaques of appreciation from the command team of 2916th Aviation Battalion – Lt. Col. Fernando Guadalupe...
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Retired K9 finds peace with veteran family
Photo by Carlo Casem, Training Support Center Max, a retired military working dog, was given a certificate, medal and doggie toys by the War Dogs Association Chapter 1-Western Region, a non-profit...
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Vietnam Veterans converge on Fort Irwin for tribute
Photo by Jason Miller, Public Affairs Office A Vietnam War Veteran returns the salute of a young U.S. Naval Sea Cadet. The exchange took place at the 2014 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Ceremony, here,...
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Soldier, leader, Veteran
The Veterans Day observance provides the country an opportunity to recognize the contributions of past and current servicemembers, but it also gives Soldiers a chance to reflect on experiences and...
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Honoring Veterans, supporting Barstow
National Training Center and Fort Irwin Commander Maj. Gen. Ted Martin speaks at the Veterans Day ceremony at Mountain View Memorial Park cemetery in Barstow. Leadership and Soldiers of the National...
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Going the distance for Veterans
Photo by Sgt. Erik Thurman, 11th ACR Public Affairs Troopers of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment spent the afternoon sharing stories, a meal and camaraderie at the Veterans Home of California in...
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Thank You Vietnam Veterans
Photo by Gustavo Bahena, Public Affairs Office Alexander Primero, pictured with wife Delia, served two tours with the U.S. Army in Vietnam during 1968 to 1971. They both attended the 50th Vietnam...
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Sergeant Audie Murphy Club honors Vietnam Veterans
Sgt.1st Class Allan Vergara, a member of the Fort Irwin Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, pinned guest of honor Raul Sandoval. Sandoval, of Victorville, served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was a...
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Leadership honors Army’s 240th birthday with Barstow Veterans
The audience included Veterans going back to World War II. Leadership of Fort Irwin United States Army Garrison celebrated alongside Veterans of the California Veterans Home in Barstow the Army’s...
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