THE OUTPOST - U.S. ARMY YUMA PROVING GROUND
First printed in 1951, the Outpost provides news, information and educational material to the several-thousand-person U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground military and civilian workforce. Published twice each month, nearly all articles in the publication are locally researched and written. Printed copies of the Outpost are available at multiple locations at the proving
ground, in the Yuma community and on the web.
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U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground and Yuma Test Center’s workforce supported the three weeks of demonstrations at the 2024 Experimental Demonstration Gateway... read more
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground and Yuma Test Center’s workforce supported the three weeks of demonstrations at the 2024 Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event held at the proving grounds. In this issue read about the demonstration’s mission.
Also in this issue:
YPG personnel honor World War II-era Bushmasters
ATEC celebrate 25 years of excellence
Airborne Test Force Soldier promoted
Munitions and Weapons Branch Chief recognized
Employees recognized for time of service
Employee Spotlight: Sebastian Saarloos, capturing the arctic with his camera
Preparing the YPG community for emergencies
YPG team spreads awareness about domestic violence and offers resources
YPG team pumps out 95,000 pushups for suicide awareness challenge
Salsa competition in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month gets spicy
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The 2024 iteration of the Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event (EDGE) was held at U.S. Army Yuma Proving... read more
The 2024 iteration of the Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event (EDGE) was held at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground for the second consecutive year. In this issue read how the demonstration seeks to optimize the collaborative behaviors of launched effects and unmanned aircraft.
Also in this issue:
ATEC’s commanding general visits YPG
101st Airborne Division support vital to EDGE 24
Veteran now serves active duty as a civilian
Fire Prevention Week: Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!
Suicide Prevention awareness and outreach across YPG
YPG teams up with first responders to prepare workforce for emergencies
Fort Liberty employee takes developmental opportunity in YPG’s moral and welfare division
Water delivery to Trigo Mountains area for wildlife
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In this issue read about The Bundeswehr, the armed forces of Germany, tested both variants of its recently adopted G95 assault rifle at a Panamanian... read more
In this issue read about The Bundeswehr, the armed forces of Germany, tested both variants of its recently adopted G95 assault rifle at a Panamanian facility often used by U.S. Army Tropic Regions Test Center. Find out why they chose TRTC as opposed to a less-extreme sub-tropical location and what other items they tested at the same time.
Also in this issue:
Garrison Professional of the Quarter
YTC Commander visits Maintenance Team
It’s a jungle out there: senior engineer represents YPG in the tropics
Garrison Employee Recognition Ceremony
Pushup Challenge aims to bring awareness to suicide prevention
YPG Firefighters make annual 911 tribute stair climb
National Preparedness Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Road work on Imperial Dam Road
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U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Technical Director Larry Bracamonte passed away on Aug. 17, 2024, after a battle with cancer. In this issue, we look back at... read more
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Technical Director Larry Bracamonte passed away on Aug. 17, 2024, after a battle with cancer. In this issue, we look back at his impact at YPG.
Also in this issue:
YPG at the forefront of developmental testing
Suicide Prevention Month: We are stronger together, connect to protect
Army program provides framework to manage workplace safety
Two Airborne Test Force Soldiers return to their roots serving at YPG
Employee spotlight: Eugene Walters aviation aficionado
Yuma Proving Ground firefighter always ready
Price Elementary student aces statewide test
Youngsters explore developmental test at local event
Chaplain’s corner: If things are too easy, we tend to take them for granted
IHG Hotels celebrate serving the Army community
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U.S. Marines complete the latest System Verification Testing of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground. Learn how... read more
U.S. Marines complete the latest System Verification Testing of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground. Learn how MADIS can deter and neutralize unmanned aircraft systems and fixed-wing/rotary-wing aircraft.
Also in this issue:
• YPG Soldier tops the list of volunteer hours on post
• Summer interns get hands on learning at YPG
• Who’s the BOSS: Single Soldier program expanding at YPG
• Senior leaders address mission workforce
• YTC Commander recognizes employees
• Metrology and Simulation Division Chief dedicated to service
• Antiterrorism Awareness Month outreach
• Occupational safety awareness outreach
• Summer reading program awards top readers
• Price Elementary students head back to school
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It’s change of command season. In this issue, read about the new commanders for Yuma Test Center and the Military Freefall School.
Plus, Arizona Governor... read more
It’s change of command season. In this issue, read about the new commanders for Yuma Test Center and the Military Freefall School.
Plus, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs visits Yuma Proving Ground. Learn what the first governor to visit the proving ground in decades saw and learned.
Also in this issue:
• Yuma Test Center Employees of the Quarter
• Yuma Test Center team lead honored by Yuma Police Department
• James D. Price Elementary School replacement update
• C-sUAS demo returns to YPG
• Yuma's first Army JROTC program led by former MFFS Officer
• S1 STEM outreach team visits AWC summer camp
• YPG interns recognized with luncheon
• Operation Homefront provides backpacks and supplies to children of Soldiers
• Halo Chapel hosts VBS
• Army Community Services celebrates 59 years of helping
• Family Advocacy Program reaches out to community
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