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Exercise Maple Guardian


"Per capita they have sacrificed more blood and treasure and human life than we have. They are true professionals. They are absolutely incredible fighters. They're great coalition partners and they don't get a lot of recognition in our national press, but as Soldiers we stand by and recognize their competence, their confidence, the professionalism of a great Army and a true friend to the United States of America."

- Brig. Gen. Robert "Abe" Abrams, commanding general, Fort Irwin/National Training Center, praising the Canadian army for being a true partner of U.S. Forces in the Afghanistan war

National Training Center CG demonstrates power of Social Media


"Everybody has a purpose in life and for me it's to serve my country, no matter the sacrifice. I didn't want to have to take this uniform off… I don't like limitations, I kind of hate that word. I have no limitations on my profile... I can do everything I was able to do before. What happened to me made me stronger than I was before."

- Staff Sgt. Luis Elias, speaks about his resolve to lead a life without limitations despite losing his right hand to a random accident-his greatest fear wasn't losing his hand as much as that his military career might be over.

Drill sergeant returns to duty following amputation


February 2010


Feb.1-7: National Patient Recognition Week


Feb. 15: President's Day

Feb. 24- 26: AUSA Winter Symposium

March 2010

Women’s History Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month

Mar. 18: Army Day


Army Professional Writing


Exercise Maple Guardian

What is it?


What the NTC has done?




Why is it important to the Army?


What has the Army planned for the future?



U.S. Army's National Training Center

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