FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Irwin National Training Center, California ~ 04 JUNE 2024

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World!! | The Canteen Crew

[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Fort Irwin, California

Fort Irwin National Training Center is a major training area for the United States military and is a census-designated place located in the Mojave Desert in northern San Bernardino County, California. Fort Irwin is at an average elevation of 2,454 feet. It is located 37 miles northeast of Barstow, in the Calico Mountains.

One of the features of the base is the presence of 12 mock "villages" which are used to train troops in Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) prior to their deployment. The villages mimic real villages and have variety of buildings such as religious sites, hotels, traffic circles, etc. filled with foreign language speaking actors portraying government officials, local police, local military, villagers, street vendors, and insurgents.

The largest two are known as Razish and Ujen, the closest located about 30 minutes from the main part of the post. Most of the buildings are created using intermodal containers, stacked to create larger structures, the largest village consists of 585 buildings that can engage an entire brigade combat team into a fight.

Fort Irwin Solar Project will be the largest renewable energy project in the Department of Defense's history. The initial development plan is expected to result in more than 500 MW of renewable energy with one billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of solar power generated per year by 2022. The $2-billion Fort Irwin Solar Project will create jobs both during construction and long-term plant operations, as well as generate additional revenue for local businesses.

The National Training Center is part of the US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM). The opposing force at the National Training Center (NTC) is the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, the Blackhorse Cavalry, who are stationed at the base to provide an opposing force to units on a training rotation at Fort Irwin. In September 2017, a state-of-the-art hospital was opened that provides healthcare services to the Fort Irwin beneficiaries.

Learn More About Fort Irwin HERE!!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Airwinger]

Grandson is there serving with the Blackhorse Regiment Assassin’s unit.

[luvie]

Thanks for a great Road Trip, lauren!

[The Mayor]

June 4

Thirsty and Thankful

Bible in a Year :

• 2 Chronicles 21-22
• John 14

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.

Psalm 42:1

Two friends and I were checking off a bucket list item—hiking the Grand Canyon. We wondered if we had enough water as we started out our hike, and it ran out fast. We were completely out of water with still a ways to go to reach the rim. Panting, mixed with praying, set in. Then we rounded a corner and what we maintain as a miracle happened. We spotted three water bottles tucked in a cleft in the rock with a note: “Knew you’d need this. Enjoy!” We looked at each other in disbelief, whispered a thank-you to God, took a couple of much-needed sips, and then set out on the last stretch. I’ve never been so thirsty—and thankful—in my life.

The psalmist didn’t have a Grand Canyon experience, but it’s clear he knew how a deer acts when thirsty and possibly scared. The deer “pants” (Psalm 42:1), a word that brings to mind thirst and hunger, to the point where if something doesn’t change, you’re afraid you might die. The psalmist equates the deer’s degree of thirst to his desire for God: “so my soul pants for you, my God” (v. 1).

Like much-needed water, God is our ever-present help. We pant for Him because He brings renewed strength and refreshment to our weary lives, equipping us for whatever the day’s journey holds.

Reflect & Pray

When have you been intensely thirsty or hungry, and scared? Why should you be longing for God’s presence?

Loving God, thank You for the renewed strength I experience as You fill my life. Forgive me for looking to any other source but You.

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((Hugs))) pretty windy here today like 30mph and a bit higher tommorow. I’m hunkering down. We still have power and backup in case power goes out. Folks on the Seattle side have no power so I’m told.

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, everyone

Just checking in before getting some shut eye for the night.

I hope everyone is doing well.

TS

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Tuesday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country and thanks Lauren for this morning's thread.

We had much better weather yesterday for our trip to Comanche Lake. We did see a woman with a dog out there but we got around her without any problems.

We also baked chicken for supper.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[Maris Crane]

After seeing Gismo, I’m fine, thank you/

[Maris Crane]

After seeing Gismo, I’m fine, thank you/

[ExTexasRedhead]

Here’s a link to post online & share with your email list(s).

The Relentless Patriot Official Trailer - Triple Martini Productions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VaEtjTPyOc

[luvie]

HeyHeyHey, Early Birds!
What a great Road Trip we went on!
Thanks for your hard work, lauren!
Hope you get YOUR road trip soon.
I know you're ready.
Ours is next week. WooHoo!
Hope all y'all have a Terrific Tuesday!
It's already 100° here.🔥
(((hugs)))

[CMS]

Good evening everyone

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy TS!

So sorry I missed you last night, thanks for stopping in.

Doin’ great and hope you are as well.

Catch ya soon!

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening to you CMS, awesome to hear from you!

*HUGS*

[ExTexasRedhead]

Vince Speranza - 101st Airborne - American Veterans Center
Band of Brothers

I locked away THE BAD Memories Of the War.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UEcViCqyUwM