NTC-Fort Irwin 50th Vietnam Commemoration Feb. 11, 2017

12/01/2018

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03/28/2017

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02/12/2017

02/12/2017

The memories can still bring tears. Long-lost brothers, combat fire and the rejection of their fellow countrymen kept many Vietnam veterans in the shadows

02/10/2017

SAT., FEB. 11 - ROAD TRAFFIC DELAYS: Expect traffic delays and road closures before, during and after the ex*****on of the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War.

Be advised of the following delays:

- Barstow Rd. will be closed at the intersection of Inner loop Rd. to Langford Lake Rd. from 0730 - till completion of the event.

- Inner Loop Rd. will be closed from Outer Loop Rd. to Barstow Rd. from 0930-1100.

- General parking for the event will be located at the dirt lot adjacent to the Blue Track, Barstow Rd.

- Expect traffic congestion at the front gate and Fort Irwin Rd. from 0730-0930.

01/26/2017

VIETNAM VETERANS 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION FEB. 11. NTC and Fort Irwin is preparing for this year’s 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War, as part of the 3-year commemoration (2015-2017). Fort Irwin will be open that day to the general public, especially to Vietnam War veterans and their family members and friends. Events include a student essay contest; a greeting to Vietnam veterans at Painted Rocks; participation by motorcycle riders and classic cars; welcoming parade on Fort Irwin by the Fort Irwin community; and a luncheon for the veterans and their guests. For more info, visit the Fort Irwin website: http://www.irwin.army.mil/Pages/Event/VietnamVeteransWelcome2017.html.
Other events that day planned by Fort Irwin Family and MWR includes a car show and concert: https://irwin.armymwr.com/us/irwin/ft-irwin-events/concert-car-show

01/23/2017

For More information visit: http://www.irwin.army.mil/Pages/Event/VietnamVeteransWelcome2017.html

01/23/2017

About 420 riders, mostly from California’s High Desert area, but with some cruising in from as far as Texas and Idaho, met up at the Barstow Mall in Barstow at 7 am on Sat., March 19, 2016 for a safety check by the California Highway Patrol and Fort Irwin Safety Office. They then rolled out of Barstow on I-15, turned north onto Fort Irwin Road and moved on to Painted Rocks, National Training Center’s famous landmark, about 5 miles before the main entrance to the National Training Center.
Many riders were Vietnam vets, but others of a younger generation rode with them to celebrate and show their support the veterans of that era. Riders included Marines from 29 Palms Marine Corps base as well as the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow; Airmen from Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, California and Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas, as well as Soldiers and National Guardsmen from Los Angeles and Fort Irwin.
Waiting for them at Painted Rocks were other Vietnam War era vets, their family members, and friends. After being welcomed to commemorative event by the Fort Irwin garrison command, Col. Scott Taylor, the veterans were seated together for a commemorative photo. The honored veterans then boarded military vehicles for a motorcade to Fort Irwin’s main gate, where they were joined by other National Training Center Soldiers to be cheered on by the Fort Irwin community as they participated in a welcoming parade to Fort Irwin’s Army Field on Barstow Road.

01/13/2017

The U.S. Army National Training Center and Fort Irwin is hosting the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War on Feb. 11 to honor all Vietnam Era Veterans. The event will start with a motorcycle procession from Barstow to Painted Rocks and proceed to Fort Irwin where a ceremony and luncheon will be held. This year’s guest speaker will be LT. Gen. (Ret) H. G. Pete Taylor, a Vietnam Era Veteran and previous NTC commander. The community is invited to join for the motorcycle parade, car show, static displays, vendors and a free concert with Blue Oyster Cult. All veterans who served during the Vietnam War era are invited. For more information, or for Vietnam Era Veteran registration, visit the National Training Center Website, or email: [email protected] or call 760-686-8266.

01/10/2017

Information about the Feb 11, 2017 events will be posted soon. Please disregard the information posted about last year's events. Many event details are not the same as this year's.

03/20/2016

More than 400 Vietnam War era vets and their guests were honored at a luncheon on Army Field at Fort Irwin

03/20/2016