Outpost Outspoken

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Outpost Outspoken, Episode 92 Sep 08, 2026

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Host Mark Schauer talks with Engineering Support Branch Chief Mark Nelson about four decades of supporting testing on behalf of the warfighter. Plus, Schauer and Director of Emergency Services Donnie Lucas chat about 'Rock The Range: Sounds of Freedom,' YPG's large public open house and concert scheduled to take place February 19, 2028.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 91 Aug 10, 2026

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Host Mark Schauer interviews YPG Innovation Division Chief Garry Rosene about YPG's efforts to posture for future testing. Plus, Host Ana Henderson chats with Housing Community Director Christie Shew, who volunteers as an assistant cheer coach at a local high school in her spare time. The next episode of "Outpost Outspoken" will be released on September 8, 2026.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 90 Jul 13, 2026

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Host Ana Henderson talks with YPG Data Scientist Neal Pillai about his experience at YPG as part of the Army Fellows program. Plus, Henderson talks with new YPG Fire Chief Matthew Kelly about the department's vital importance to the post and surrounding communities.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 89 Jun 01, 2026

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Host Mark Schauer talks with Chief of Staff Omar Silva about YPG's position at the forefront of conducting developmental testing of equipment that will be relied on by the future force. Plus, Schauer chats with test officer Rafael Ortiz, a San Luis, Arizona native involved with evaluating ground combat vehicles.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 88 May 04, 2026

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Host Ana Henderson interviews Tropic Regions Test Center Test Support Services Program Manager Mel Nickell about developmental testing military equipment in the world's most punishing jungles. Plus, Host Mark Schauer talks with Information Technology Specialist Sean Franklin about his recent detail supporting the Department of Homeland Security. The next episode of Outpost Outspoken will be released on June 1, 2026.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 87 Apr 06, 2026

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From the punishing jungle of U.S. Army Tropic Regions Test Center (TRTC), Host Ana Henderson interviews jungle survival expert Eric Nicoliasen about the unique hazards of TRTC’s mission. Plus, Henderson talks with Contracting Officer Representative Mike Jonez, who recently rescued an elderly neighbor in distress thanks to his dog, Eli. The next episode of Outpost Outspoken will appear on May 4, 2026.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 87 Apr 06, 2026

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Outpost Outspoken, Episode 86 Mar 09, 2026

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Host Ana Henderson interviews Chief Warrant Officer 2 Melvin Bullard, Officer-in-Charge of YPG's elite Airborne Test Force, about the post's cargo and personnel parachute developmental test mission. Plus, Host Mark Schauer gets to know Chaplain (Maj.) Byron Denman, YPG's recently arrived installation chaplain. The next episode of Outpost Outspoken will be released on April 6, 2026.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 85 Feb 09, 2026

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Host Mark Schauer interviews Munitions and Weapons Test Officer Esteban Hernandez about countermine testing. Also, Host Ana Henderson talks with Religious Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer Sgt. Victor Villa about the YPG Chapel's importance to community life.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 84 Jan 12, 2026

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On the season eight debut of Outpost Outspoken, Host Mark Schauer talks with Radiofrequency Support Lead Michael Stoltenberg about the importance of radio spectrum in YPG’s test mission. Plus, Host Ana Henderson talks with Evelyn Eggins-Alston, YPG Child & Youth Services Coordinator, about her years of experience and information about programs on post.

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