THE OUTPOST - U.S. ARMY YUMA PROVING GROUND

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The latest issue of The Outpost for is now available online and will be in racks around post and in Yuma later today. In this issue read about U.S. Army... read more

The latest issue of The Outpost for is now available online and will be in racks around post and in Yuma later today. In this issue read about U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center multiweek test of the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon earlier this year. The XM7 and XM250 are successors to the M4 rifle and M249 light machine gun. We’ll look at their features. Also in this issue: • YPG Chief of Staff retires • Yuma Test Center rigger inducted to U.S. Army Rigger Hall of Fame • YPG Installation Safety Office earns 13th Safety Excellence Streamer Award • Yuma Test Center: Mission Employee of the First Quarter • Combat & Automotive Systems employees recognized for years of dedication to mission • High Praise for Child and Youth Services staff • Zeroing in on safety: YPG implements bold new safety campaign • Antiterrorism corner: Minimizing workplace violence— practical steps for a safer environment • Yuma Proving Ground supports 2024 MCAS Yuma Air Show & Yuma Military Appreciation Day • A fond farewell to Travel Camp winter visitors • Father and son survival learning hike • MWR activities and sports These stories and more in The Outpost.   less

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Yuma Test Center’s Ammunition Recovery Technicians, all former military who attend explosive ordnance disposal school are called when there’s ordnance... read more

Yuma Test Center’s Ammunition Recovery Technicians, all former military who attend explosive ordnance disposal school are called when there’s ordnance that needs recovery, removal and or disposal. Read how recently purchased robots are making their mission safer. Also in this issue: • Yuma Proving Ground Command Team active in local community • Vietnam veteran still working to support Soldiers • YPG’s strategic investment in IRSP: A precision partnership • YPG employee serves on YCSO Search and Rescue team • Garrison employees recognized • YPG Workforce Development team attends AWC Transfer and Career Expo • Yuma Proving Ground Fire Department help during Camp Inferno • YPG Fire Department supports 28th Annual Burn Foundation Golf Tournament • YPG law enforcement hosts booth at Midnight at the Oasis • Chaplain’s corner: blink versus think • Pickleball smashes its way to Yuma Proving Ground’s Fitness Center These stories and more in The Outpost.   less

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U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground's Air Delivery Systems Branch held a full-scale training exercise with a medical evacuation of a parachute jumper scenario on... read more

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground's Air Delivery Systems Branch held a full-scale training exercise with a medical evacuation of a parachute jumper scenario on Jan. 31. We’ll take you to the scene of the exercise and see their lessons learned. Also in this issue: • YTC Commander serves as keynote speaker at the Camp Bouse Days ceremony • Systems Test Branch reestablishes itself as part of the Ammunition & Armament Division • Airborne Test Force holds dual re-enlistment ceremonies • Yuma Proving Ground 2024 Organization Day! • Employee recognitions • Antiterrorism corner: Know your vulnerabilities   less

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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