THE OUTPOST - U.S. ARMY YUMA PROVING GROUND

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The U.S. Army Airborne Test Force at Yuma Test Center recently conducted parachute jumps to test the survivability of Manpack radios inside the Army’s... read more

The U.S. Army Airborne Test Force at Yuma Test Center recently conducted parachute jumps to test the survivability of Manpack radios inside the Army’s newest Radio Carrier Rucksack. In this issue we’ll look at the features of the new rucksacks and see pictures of the test jumps. Also in this issue: • Airborne Test Force Soldier earns promotion • Army Test and Evaluation Command Employee of the Third Quarter 2023 • Yuma Test Center Mission Employee of the First Quarter 2024 • Black History Month • YPG Commander hosts town hall: YPG employees receive recognition • YPG and Garrison leaders recognize Housing Department for helping Soldiers • YPG partners to conduct environmental research at all three test sites • YTC Commander recognizes workforce during mini town halls • YPG Soldier helps football team take home trophy • Chaplain’s corner: Rule No. 12, Be thankful for the little things • YPG Chaplain visits Yuma school • Price Elementary School Spelling Bee winner • YPG employees take part in marathon   less

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A NASA test of the Boeing Starliner's main parachute system took place at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) earlier this month. In this issue read about... read more

A NASA test of the Boeing Starliner's main parachute system took place at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) earlier this month. In this issue read about this test and the history of YPG’s support to NASA-related testing since the earliest days of the space program. Also in this issue: • YPG commander speaks at local commemorative ceremony • Airborne Test Soldier (ATF) earns promotion • YPG and YTC leaders recognize ATF Soldiers • Library Distinguished Speaker Series: YPG • Luke Bailey is new director of public works at YPG • 2024 Transformation Challenge kicks off at YPG • YPG Org Day details • New air defense system advances Corps’ air dominance • Chaplain’s corner: Chapel visits Soldiers, provides lunch and ministry • YPG encourages use of ArMA app to submit service orders These stories and more in The Outpost.   less

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In this issue read about the joint-training effort between Yuma Test Center’s Airborne Test Force and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma pilots on a sling load... read more

In this issue read about the joint-training effort between Yuma Test Center’s Airborne Test Force and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma pilots on a sling load operation and how these working relationships benefit both installations. Plus, we take you inside Cold Region Test Centers Allied Trades shop to see how the team there supports the arctic test center. Also in this issue: • Martin Luther King Day. A day on, not a day off • YPG Soldiers spread holiday cheer at Arizona State Veteran Home Yuma • YPG Garrison signs cost-saving agreement with Yuma Airport Authority • White Sands Missile Range command team visits YPG • Staff delegates learn about YPG’s capabilities and priorities • Familiar face becomes new Army Community Services Director • Trespassing on YPG is dangerous, illegal • Recovery project saving the rare Sonoran pronghorn • GEMS teacher and mentor application open These stories and more in The Outpost.   less

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In this issue read about the effort to integrate the Spike, a precision weapon with more than four times the range of a Hellfire, on the Apache attack... read more

In this issue read about the effort to integrate the Spike, a precision weapon with more than four times the range of a Hellfire, on the Apache attack helicopter. The action-packed testing was done at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground. Also in this issue: • YPG command team keynotes local Wreaths Across America ceremonies • YPG Command Team thanks Military Comfort Center volunteers • Trees for Troops donates to military families • Operation Homefront donates toys to military families • YTC Commander thanks Aviation and Electronics team • Team building trivia challenge • Annual Community Tree Lighting • Tis the season for holiday office décor • Chaplain’s corner: Rule No. 11, Kids need to learn how to fail to succeed • Price School hosts family hot coco social & holiday concert These stories and more in The Outpost.   less