Outpost Outspoken

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Outpost Outspoken, Episode 83 Sep 22, 2025

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Host Mark Schauer talks with Dr. John Hunter, Chief Science Officer of a private industry customer testing at YPG to ultimately use artillery to launch payloads into low-Earth orbit. Plus, Host Ana Henderson chats with heavy equipment mechanic and crane operator Robert Valencia about his experience running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. The Season 7 finale of Outpost Outspoken will be released on October 20, 2025.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 82 Aug 25, 2025

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Host Ana Henderson talks with Engineering Support Branch Operations Research Analyst Peter Lariviere, Yuma Test Center's Mission Support Employee of the Quarter. Plus, Henderson discusses National Preparedness Month with Installation Emergency Manager Alex Villasenor.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 81 Jul 28, 2025

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Host Mark Schauer talks with Maj. Albert Wheaton, Yuma Proving Ground Deputy Police Chief, about being a non-roster invitee to the 1991 Atlanta Braves' spring training camp. Plus, Schauer chats with Information Technology Specialist Carlos Garcia about his wide-ranging volunteer work, including providing powerful renditions of the National Anthem at multiple official post events.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 80 Jun 30, 2025

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Host Ana Henderson talks with Staff Sgt. Angel Viveros, a member of Yuma Proving Ground's elite Airborne Test Force who was recently named Army Test and Evaluation Command NCO of the Year. Also, host Mark Schauer chats with Alabama native Cullen Wilkes, an Arizona National Guard Officer whose civilian career as an Air Delivery test officer at Yuma Proving Ground began as an internship. The next episode of Outpost Outspoken will be released on July 28, 2025.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 79 Jun 02, 2025

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On the 250th Army Birthday edition of Outpost Outspoken, host Mark Schauer talks with YPG Commander Col. John Nelson about the upcoming June 14 celebration at Yuma's Colorado River State Historic Park. Also, Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Millare reflects on more than a quarter century of service. The next episode of Outpost Outspoken will be released June 30, 2025.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 78 May 05, 2025

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Host Ana Henderson talks with Munitions and Weapons Test Lead Jorge Amaya about his experience in the Army's Executive Leadership Development Program. Plus, Henderson chats with Yuma Test Center Mission Support Employee of the Quarter Amanda Chavis, an equipment specialist in the Metrology and Simulation Division who has become a certified master resiliency trainer as a collateral duty. The next episode of Outpost Outspoken will be released on June 2, 2025.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 77 Apr 07, 2025

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Host Mark Schauer talks with Test Vehicle Operator Harvey Quinn, a Desert Storm Veteran who has been involved in tests of virtually every Army vehicle of the last 20 years across YPG's punishing road courses. Plus, Host Ana Henderson talks with Budget Analyst Steven Tracy, recently recognized as YPG's Garrison Professional of the Year. The next episode of Outpost Outspoken will be released on May 5, 2025.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 76 Mar 10, 2025

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Host Mark Schauer talks with Daniel Sanchez of Yuma Proving Ground's Technology and Investments Directorate about the future of developmental test. Plus, Schauer talks with Arctic Regions Test Center Security Specialist Guy Lene about Alaska's rugged conditions. The next episode of Outpost Outspoken will be released on April 7, 2025.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 75 Feb 10, 2025

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From the frozen ranges of U.S. Army Arctic Regions Test Center, Host Mark Schauer talks with Sgt. Maj. Graham Rooney about the importance of testing gear soldiers' lives depend on in the rugged natural environment. Plus, Schauer chats with Allied Trades Lead Seth Brennan about making test fixtures Alaska-tough. The next episode of Outpost Outspoken will appear on March 10, 2025.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 74 Jan 13, 2025

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On the Season 7 premier of Outpost Outspoken, Host Ana Henderson talks with Desert Committee Chairman Joel Ramirez about the recent volunteer effort to stage YPG's first Army Ball since 2012. Plus, Host Mark Schauer chats with new YPG Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Director Christopher Reitman about enhancing opportunities at the remoted and isolated post. The next episode of Outpost Outspoken will be released on February 10, 2025.

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