The Outpost Newsletter

YPG Outpost

The Outpost is the Commander's tool for delivering news and information to the workforce and YPG residents. This bi-weekly publication is distributed throughout the proving ground and at various locations within the Yuma community, as well as online. YPG is a 1300 square mile installation with a widely dispersed workforce, making the publication of particular importance.

2024

30 Sep - EDGE 24 held at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground
16 Sep - U.S. Army Tropic Regions Test Center tests German Bundeswehr's G95 rifles
03 Sep - YPG mourns loss of highest-ranking civilian
19 Aug - Marines participate in counter UAS live fire testing at YPG
05 Aug - Yuma Test Center welcomes new commander
17 Jun - Ballistic Simulator bunker fabricated at Yuma Test Center
03 Jun - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground conducts major test to increase parachute capabilities
20 May - Arctic Regions Test Center welcomes new commander
06 May - YPG aids USMC in certifying all-terrain vehicles for airdrop operations
22 Apr - Landmine detection and neutralization: Breaching ain't easy
08 Apr - Arctic Mobility Sustainment System tested at U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center
25 Mar - Next Generation Squad Weapon tested at U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center
11 Mar - YTC demonstrates capabilities of new robots used for ammunition recovery
26 Feb - Air Delivery Branch performs realistic emergency scenario
12 Feb - Airborne Test Force tests field radio ruck to survive airborne combat missions
29 Jan - NASA tests Starliner parachutes at YPG
15 Jan - YPG's Airborne Soldiers help Marine Corps pilots re-qualify on sling loads
01 Jan - Spike missile integrated into Apache at YPG

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2023

04 Dec - Thank you YPG Team
20 Nov - YPG jumpers test parachute glide modification system
23 Oct - X-Ray shop is the hub of simulation testing at YTC
09 Oct - ATEC supports historic out-of-this world visitor at Dugway Proving Ground
25 Sep - YPG pioneers radar sharing with fellow test centers
11 Sep - YPG hosts Javelin missile operational test
28 Aug - Electro Optical Maintenance Lab has wide impact at YPG
14 Aug - C-sUAS Demo returns to U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground
03 Jul - New commander to lead YPG into future
19 Jun - National Guard support vital to EDGE 23
05 Jun - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground hosts EDGE 23
08 May - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground marks 80 years supporting Warfighters
24 Apr - 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) tests new prototype glider at YPG
10 Apr - Combat vehicle testing at YPG essential to future generations of Soldiers
13 Mar - YPG conducts groundbreaking munition test
27 Feb - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground tests cutting edge parachute system
13 Feb - Yuma Proving Ground hones support of Army's new operational concept
16 Jan - YPG hosts ERCA Soldier touchpoint to get feedback
03 Jan - YPG Machine Shop can make it or fix it to support military testing

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2022

05 Dec - Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year
21 Nov - YPG: Ensuring the reliability of munitions
07 Nov - Yuma Proving Ground hosts Project Convergence 22 Technology Gateway
24 Oct - YPG hosts cutting edge artillery demonstration
10 Oct - New blast shield at CRTC designed for punishing cold
26 Sep - AMPV shows what it can do at Cold Regions Test Center
12 Sep - Australian-based gun stand tested at Yuma Proving Ground
29 Aug - ERCA's rate of fire increase under development at YPG
15 Aug - AMPV undergoes intense testing at U.S. Army Tropic Regions Test Center
01 Aug - Soft recoil of 105-mm Howitzer under evaluation at Yuma Proving Ground
04 Jul - YPG supports high-energy lasers for combat
21 Jun - Yuma Test Center commander ready to roll
06 Jun - Cold Regions Test Center welcomes new commander
23 May - YPG vehicle testing capability gets major upgrade
09 May - C-sUAS Demo returns to YPG
25 Apr - Yuma Proving Ground at the forefront of autonomous vehicles testing
11 Apr - Yuma Proving Ground's primary mission differs from most military installations
28 Mar - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground: Ensuring the proper mortar for the Warfighter
14 Mar - Managing radio spectrum critical to YPG mission success
28 Feb - Yuma Proving Ground's "Swiss Army Knife" of test and evaluation
14 Feb - Yuma Proving Ground helps private insustry customer reach new heights
17 Jan - Augmented reality goggle tested to improve Soldier lethality
03 Jan - Groundbreaking ceremony for new hangar at Yuma Proving Ground

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2021

06 Dec - Happy Holidays
22 Nov - YPG supports advanced aviation testing during Project Convergence
08 Nov - Project Convergence 21: Yuma Proving Ground supports NGCV testing
11 Oct - Right on target: Threat Systems Target Simulation shop
27 Sep - Second counter-small unmanned aircraft demonstration held at YPG
13 Sep - YPG marks 20 years since 9/11
30 Aug - Project Convergence 21 to showcase abilities of the joint force
16 Aug - Highway 95 improvements set to begin
21 Jun - 246th Army Birthday
07 Jun - Cutting edge technology demonstration wraps up at YPG
24 May - New Commander at Special Operations Aviation Command Unit
10 May - ERCA autoloader's speed tested at YPG
26 Apr - Groundbreaking counter-small UAS demo at YPG
12 Apr - IVAS system undergoes extreme testing at Cold Regions Test Center
29 Mar - CRTC tests snow tires, chains in extreme cold and ice
15 Mar - New Infantry Squad Vehicle tested at YPG
01 Mar - Commander keynotes Camp Bouse ceremony
15 Feb - Range Operations and Training Division streamlines success
01 Feb - YPG host counter-UAS school
18 Jan - First Air Force secure bi-directional data sharing occurs at YPG
04 Jan - ERCA Precision-guided munition reaches new distance

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2020

07 Dec - Happy Holidays and Best Wishes in 2021
23 Nov - YPG welcomes new Command Sgt. Maj.
09 Nov - CH-53K King Stallion tests its power at YPG
26 Oct - Project Convergence a generational shift for Army
12 Oct - The most important thing the Army is doing
28 Sep - Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team converges efforts during Project Convergence 20
14 Sep - Project Convergence: Army's largest capabilites domonstration coming to YPG
31 Aug - Versatile unmanned aircraft extensively tested at YPG
17 Aug - YPG opens new Compact Item Repair shop building
03 Aug - Change of command season
06 July - New commander ready to take reins
22 June - Bradley Fighting Vehicle upgrades tested at YPG
08 June - Ensuring the reliability of munitions
25 May - T-11 parachute test in progress at YPG
11 May - Extended Range Cannon Artillery testing continues at YPG
27 Apr - Castle Dome Heliport improvements under way
13 Apr - Venerable radar undergoes depot-level maintenance
30 Mar - Advanced running gear tested at YPG
16 Mar - Hunters vital to YPG wildlife conservation efforts
02 Mar - Blowing smoke: new screening smoke module shows its stuff at YPG
17 Feb - Landmark long-range firing demonstration takes place at YPG
03 Feb - YPG 2020 Special Edition
20 Jan - CRTC automotive test track shines all year long
06 Jan - Embraer and Brazilian Airforce return for second round of testing

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2019

09 Dec - New parachute system improves battlefield efficiency
25 Nov - Strong partnership benefits YPG and MCAS Yuma
11 Nov - YTC Commander addresses workforce in town hall meeting
28 Oct - YPG Commander addresses workforce in all-hands meeting
14 Oct - YPG Fire Department undergoes training to expand emergency services
30 Sep - New commander at Special Operations Aviation Command
16 Sep - Future Vertical Lift testing in progress at YPG
02 Sep - Yuma Proving Ground boasts elite aerial delivery development test facilities
19 Aug - ERCA Autoloader is being tested for first time at YPG
05 Aug - YPG hosts ATEC Commander's Conference and Commanding General praises workforce and talks modernization
08 Jul - Office of Management and Budget officials visit YPG
24 Jun - What we do here matters: New YTC Commander ready to go
10 Jun - YPG Soldiers honor the fallen
27 May - Game-changing unmanned aircraft tested at YPG
13 May - A day of remembrance: YPG honors two Israeli soldiers who perished in 1989 test accident
29 Apr - YPG Child Development Center boasts new playground
15 Apr - Train how you fight: Realistic training keeps YPG firefighters ready for battle
01 Apr - YPG Commander, senior leaders address workforce in all-hands meeting
18 Mar - YTC commander shares thoughts on test center's future
04 Mar - YPG testing vital to Army's modernization priorities
18 Feb - YPG rides in Silver Spur Rodeo Parade
04 Feb - Green Berets drop into YPG
21 Jan - The power of a word
07 Jan - YPG expands community engagement

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2018

10 Dec - Secretary of the Army visits YPG
26 Nov - YPG comes out strong for Soldiers, veterans
12 Nov - Deputy Secretary of Defense visits YPG
29 Oct - YPG celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
15 Oct - Airborne Test Force Soldiers remember those who came before
01 Oct - One giant leap for mankind
17 Sep - YPG will never forget
03 Sep - Yuma Test Center Commander outlines new initiatives
20 Aug - Secretary of the Army visits CRTC
06 Aug - YPG impresses new ATEC commander
09 July - YPG NCO of the Year recognized at Yuma Flag Raising Ceremony
25 Jun - Army Test and Evaluation Command welcomes new commander
11 Jun - A reverent remembrance for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
14 May - Yuma Test Center Commander addresses workforce in all-hands meeting
30 Apr - Earth Day at YPG highlights pollination concerns
16 Apr - New Command Sgt. Maj. pledges to give 100 percent
02 Apr - Top YPG customer shares thoughts on future test challenges
19 Mar - In its 76th year, YPG directly impacts national defense
05 Mar - YPG recognized again for excellence in antiterrorism awareness efforts
19 Feb - 75th anniversary gala was a home run
05 Feb - Cold Regions Test Center Commander promoted
22 Jan - YPG 75th Anniversary Celebration
08 Jan - Orion space capsule parachutes tested at YPG

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2017

11 Dec - From Motown to Y-town: Combat Automotive Systems test officer had long road to YPG
27 Nov - YPG boasts brand new fire station
13 Nov - SREHD test going strong at YPG
30 Oct - Field artillery Soldiers test new laser targeting system at CRTC
16 Oct - YTC commander has eye on test center's future
02 Oct - Groundbreaking test enables airborne troops to fight faster
18 Sep - Joint Light Tactical Vehicle tested at YPG
04 Sep - Piranhas swim on YPG range
21 Aug - Annual antiterrorism awareness month highlights dangers
07 Aug - Expanding work horizons for young people
10 Jul - YPG commander helps kick-off Independence Day in Yuma
26 Jun - New commander to lead YPG into future
12 Jun - YPG hosts ATEC Commander's Conference
29 May - Yuma Test Center commander honored with prestigious award
15 May - Flying Puma enhances YPG capabilities
01 May - Unique lizard thrives in YPG sand dunes
17 Apr - Parachutists highlight awareness of devastating problem
03 Apr - SREHDing explosive hazards: New robotic system finds and destroys explosive threats
20 Mar - YPG testing has cosmic reach
06 Mar - ATEC commander makes first visit to CRTC
20 Feb - YPG impresses at Yuma's Military Appreciation Day
06 Feb - YPG employees honored with prestigious award
23 Jan - Mock combat exercise rages downrange
09 Jan - Punishing tropic testing ensures Stryker reliability

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2016

12 Dec - Merry Christmas
28 Nov - Veterans Day Parade exemplifies community pride, veteran camaraderie
14 Nov - Sergeant Major of the Army spends entire day at YPG
31 Oct - End of an era: Proving ground bids farewell to long-serving Huey helicopters
17 Oct - ATEC commander says TRTC testing "incredible"
03 Oct - Two decades and counting: Thousands of elite military parachutists train at YPG
19 Sep - Dedication and devotion: YPG marks 15 years since 9/11
05 Sep - Whoosh! National Guard missiles destroy tanks at YPG
22 Aug - Monster YPG cannon celebrates 50th anniversary of world record-setting shot
08 Aug - Facebook unmanned aircraft flies at YPG
11 Jul - NASA parachute drop at YPG aborted
27 Jun - Latest howitzer shows what it can do at Cold Regions Test Center
13 Jun - Volunteers create YPG color guard on own time
30 May - Cold Regions Test Center welcomes new commander
16 May - Body armor saves lives, but only after thorough testing
02 May - Sled to transport equipment tested in Alaskan cold
18 Apr - Departing commander leaves mark on Cold Regions Test Center
04 Apr - Outpost editor retires after 31 year career, though still loves her job
21 Mar - ATEC commanding general impressed by CRTC
07 Mar - 3 star equivalent DoD leader from Pentagon views testing close-up
22 Feb - Native American tribes and Army build relations at YPG
08 Feb - Sonoran Pronghorn reintroduced to YPG's vast ranges after a century
25 Jan - Highway 95 bridge construction imminent
11 Jan - Strong person serves as Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

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2015

14 Dec - Commander's Holiday Safety Message
23 Nov - YPG engineers mentor Yuma school robotics club
09 Nov - ATEC commander gets up close and personal view of YPG
26 Oct - New chaplain brings along world of experience
12 Oct - Visitor services centered in one building
28 Sep - ATEC commander shares thoughts with entire command
14 Sep - YPG testing puts humanity a step closer to Mars
31 Aug - YPG test branch conducts six to eight weekly firing events
17 Aug - YPG goes all out for anti-terrorism month
03 Aug - Enabling helicopter pilots to 'see' through clouds of dust
06 Jul - New victim advocate feels he's in the best career field
22 Jun - New commander takes lead of ATEC's mission
08 Jun - New muscle pain treatment offered at YPG Health Clinic
25 May - Volunteers provide crucial YPG services
11 May - New hangar protected by cascade of foam
27 Apr - UFO mystery at Yuma Test Station: Early 1950's sighting never explained
13 Apr - Holocaust survivors describe past horrors
30 Mar - One round every two minutes; Critical artillery test conducted
16 Mar - Local Engineer: A Natural Leader
02 Mar - Civil Rights In America
16 Feb - New visitor center coming soon
02 Feb - YPG manages Army extreme cold weather testing in Alaska
19 Jan - New visitor access system at Yuma Proving Ground goes into effect
05 Jan - Like a rock: heavy equipment mechanic served at home, abroad

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2014

08 Dec - COL Murray's Christmas Message
24 Nov - In observance of Native American Month
10 Nov - From furry Soldiers to family pets, YPG vet welcomes all
27 Oct - Home on the range - even for tortoises
19 Oct - Hispanic culture, heritage highlighted
29 Sep - Honing on the range; Germans fire precision artillery rounds at YPG
15 Sep - Massive explosion on Kofa Range
02 Sep - YPG testing impacts safety of parachutists
18 Aug - YPG major player in unmanned aircraft world
04 Aug - YPG archaeologist digs through past
07 Jul - R2C means action to YPG commander
23 Jun - New commander ready to lead YPG into future
09 Jun - Lt. Col. James DeBoer takes command of test center
26 May - Outgoing test center commander shares parting thoughts
12 May - Peacetime use for aerostats
28 Apr - Retiree simply himself, once again
14 Apr - Celebrating with the kids of our future!
31 Mar - YPG museum tells dramatic 70 year story
17 Mar - Commander reflects on 'most unique command in Army'
03 Mar - Civil Rights in America
17 Feb - Techniques for safely parachuting howitzers developed at YPG
03 Feb - Vertical wind tunnel dedicated
20 Jan - Vietnam veterans honored at Spirit of Yuma Festival
06 Jan - Open for business: YPG's new Candlewood Suites