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

The purpose of this page is to provide information about the
National Training Center (NTC) and Fort Irwin's 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War, as part of the 3-year commemoration (2015-2017) by the
Department of Defense across the nation. The Commemoration is to thank and honor, on behalf of the United States, veterans of the Vietnam War era for their service and sacrifice, including

personnel who were held as prisoners of war (POW) or listed as missing in action (MIA), and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. P***C IS WELCOME. Fort Irwin will be open to the public, including all
family members and friends of the veterans for festivities planned for this
day. Welcoming activities are on Sat., Feb. 11:

8:45 am, ceremony at the iconic NTC "Painted Rocks" on Irwin Road (Fort
Irwin exit I-15 north of Barstow)

10-10:30 am, welcome parade starting on Fort Irwin, at the intersection of
Inner Loop Road and Barstow Road. Paraders will march on Inner Loop Road to the Army Field at the intersection of Barstow and Inner Loop Roads.

11 am-1 pm: Veterans Welcome and commemorative luncheon, for the honored veterans and invited guests on Fort Irwin's Army Field. OTHER EVENTS. Other events that day for members of the Fort Irwin community and members of the general public include:

10:30 am-2 pm, Car show, food trucks, vendors, bounce houses, rock wall and Rockstar Garage at Fort Irwin "Blue Track" sports field, opposite Army Field on Inner Loop Road.

2:30 pm-5:30 pm, Concert by Blue Oyster Cult, food truck, Vietnam-era
vendors, beer booths.