THE OUTPOST - U.S. ARMY YUMA PROVING GROUND

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U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is the Army’s primary personnel and cargo parachute tester, and recently conducted a complex test to expand the... read more

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is the Army’s primary personnel and cargo parachute tester, and recently conducted a complex test to expand the effectiveness of currently fielded cargo parachutes. Read about this test in the cover story. Also in this issue: • YPG command team and Soldiers pay tribute during Memorial Day ceremonies • New commander takes reins at U.S. Army Arctic Regions Test Center • Yuma Test Center Commander recognizes employees • The Army's AML uses Human-Machine Integration to boost mass fires • New Highway 95 tank crossing • ‘Yuma 50’ tours Yuma Proving Ground • YPG summer interns arrive • Plan for 249th US. Army Birthday • YPG’s meteorologist talks monsoons • YPG developing STEM kits for schools • Summer fun for Yuma Proving Ground  less

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U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is the Army’s primary personnel and cargo parachute tester, and recently conducted a complex test to expand the... read more

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is the Army’s primary personnel and cargo parachute tester, and recently conducted a complex test to expand the effectiveness of currently fielded cargo parachutes. Read about this test in the cover story. Also in this issue: • YPG command team and Soldiers pay tribute during Memorial Day ceremonies • New commander takes reins at U.S. Army Arctic Regions Test Center • Yuma Test Center Commander recognizes employees • The Army's AML uses Human-Machine Integration to boost mass fires • New Highway 95 tank crossing • ‘Yuma 50’ tours Yuma Proving Ground • YPG summer interns arrive • Plan for 249th US. Army Birthday • YPG’s meteorologist talks monsoons • YPG developing STEM kits for schools • Summer fun for Yuma Proving Ground These stories and more in The Outpost.  less

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In this issue we take you to Alaska where Arctic Regions Test Center welcomed incoming Commander Lt. Col. Brian Karhoff and bid farewell to Lt. Col.... read more

In this issue we take you to Alaska where Arctic Regions Test Center welcomed incoming Commander Lt. Col. Brian Karhoff and bid farewell to Lt. Col. Johnathan Brown in a change of command ceremony. In addition to welcoming a new commander the proving ground also redesignated its name from Cold Regions Test Center to Arctic Regions Test Center. Also in this issue: • YPG tests cutting-edge turret system • YPG Commander recognizes employees during workforce town hall • Standout Yuma Test Center employees • Lu Nguyen: Nearly four decades of testing ammunition • ARTC test officer excels with the rugged professionals • Coffee drive-thru fosters community togetherness • Media leaders tour YPG for better understanding • Arctic Regions provides capabilities tour for brigade • YPG participates in Woodard Jr. High School’s STEM Day • Antiterrorism Corner: Violent extremism awareness • Army Community Services hosts Military Spouse Appreciation event  less

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When the U.S. Marine Corps sought to have its fleet of Light Tactical All-Terrain Vehicles certified for airdrop operations, it turned to the experts at the... read more

When the U.S. Marine Corps sought to have its fleet of Light Tactical All-Terrain Vehicles certified for airdrop operations, it turned to the experts at the Air Delivery Systems branch at Yuma Proving Ground. Plus, the Autonomous Multi-domain Launcher meets another program milestone. Read more about both tests in this issues. Also in this issue: • Congratulations to Cold Region’s Test Center Commander • Memorial unveiled for freefall jumpers KIA • National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week • Command teams wants to hear from you • M88A3 aims to eliminate single-vehicle recovery gap • Army provides training on local drug trends • Yuma Proving Ground celebrates Earth Day 2024 • Soldiers proudly support annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arizona These stories and more in The Outpost.   less

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The U.S. Army is exploring methods to detect and neutralize landmines. One of the concepts is the GOBLN, short for Ground Obstacle Breaching Lane... read more

The U.S. Army is exploring methods to detect and neutralize landmines. One of the concepts is the GOBLN, short for Ground Obstacle Breaching Lane Neutralizer. Find out how it works in this issue’s cover story. Also in this issue: • New hangar dedicated at Yuma Proving Ground • YPG Conservation Law Enforcement Officer assists in mine rescue • Halo Chapel recognizes volunteers • Cold Regions celebrates a successful winter test season • M88A3 aims to eliminate single-vehicle recovery gap • YPG police officer's career returned him to his roots • Army Community Services welcomes new Family Advocate • April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month • YPG celebrates Month of the Military Child • New menu, coffee shack at Coyote Lanes These stories and more in The Outpost.   less

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Candidates to serve as the Army’s Arctic Mobility Sustainment System underwent rigorous testing. We take you to U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center to see... read more

Candidates to serve as the Army’s Arctic Mobility Sustainment System underwent rigorous testing. We take you to U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center to see how the Soldiers from the Army’s 11th Airborne stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson played a vital role in the testing. Also in this issue: • ATEC Commanding General visits Cold Regions • YPG Commissary earns second U.S. Best Small Commissary title again • Wheels of insight: Transforming YPG’s fleet management • Cybersecurity Information Technology Expo on post • Staff delegates learn about YPG and Military Freefall’s mission • Soaring bonds: A day at the Military Freefall School • National Medal of Honor Day • CRTC senior test officer speaks during panel discussion • April is Alcohol Awareness Month • Chaplain’s corner: Learn to remain calm • Kids plant a pinwheel for Child Abuse Prevention • YPG Education Center provides vital link to higher education on post • Read Across America celebrated at YPG library • YPG community enjoys Easter egg hunt   less