Operations Group, National Training Center

The National Training Center/Fort Irwin and Operations Group, National Training Center hosts the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Mississippi National Guard, for Decisive Action Rotation 21-08. Decisive Action Rotations at the National Training Center ensures that United States Army Units remains versatile, responsive and consistently available for current and future contingency operations. #ArmyReadiness, #LeadTrainWin, U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), Mississippi National Guard, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Squadron, 98th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 635th Armor Regiment, 2d Battalion, 114th Field Artillery Regiment, 150th Engineer Battalion, 106th Support Battalion, 11th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, Army Reserve Aviation Command, 2d Battalion, 198th Armored Regiment

On May 10, 2021 Operations Group, National Training Center dedicated Foundation’s Point just outside of the Operations Group Headquarters building. Foundation’s Point is a Place in the Desert (PID) which will stand forever as a representation of the past, present and future Department of the Army Civilian employees that have dedicated their careers to the betterment of our soldiers, leaders and our mission. Army Civilians are the foundation of Operations Group that brings continuous leadership and stability to our organization #LeadTrainWin, #ArmyStrong, National Training Center/Fort Irwin

Colonel Michael J. Simmering earns PID (Place in the Desert.) PID’s are placed throughout the training area (The Box) in honor of the Soldiers and Leaders who have significantly contributed to the mission here at the National Training Center. Simmering's Summit was unveiled on Friday, May 07, 2021 in honor of the 27th Commander of Operations Group, National Training Center. Col. Simmering served as Outlaw 01 from July 2019 through June 2021. Simmering's Summit will continuously serve as a beacon to all units who come here to train. It is a representation of the many dedicated hours he spent Observing/Controlling/Training Rotational Units and the impact he has made on Operations Group and The National Training Center/Fort Irwin as a whole. #LeadTrainWin, #ArmyReadiness, U.S. Army Forces Command

In recognition of the ten Outstanding Participants of the 2021 Best Warrior Competition at The National Training Center/Fort Irwin. (Video by The Vulture Team, Operations Group, National Training Center) #LeadTrainWin, #armystrong, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment-Blackhorse, 916th Support Brigade, Weed Army Community Hospital, Fort Irwin Garrison, U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)

There will be a Community Meet and Greet with the hosts of this year’s Top Gear America television show on Monday, April 26 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm located at the Blue Track parking lot. Come by and meet the hosts of the show - Dax Shepard, Rob Corddry and Jethro Bovingdon.