Outpost Outspoken

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Outpost Outspoken, Episode 24 Nov 23, 2022

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From the rugged ranges of U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center, host Mark Schauer talks with Allied Trades Lead Sam Porter about the shop’s vital role in keeping the cold weather test mission running and his longtime personal association with local motorsports. Plus, Schauer visits with Vehicle Maintenance Shop Lead David Sutherland, a third-generation Alaskan and farrier renowned for his expertise in big-game hunting. Also, Schauer talks with Meteorologist Dan Wozniczka about the importance of specialized weather data when conducting developmental testing of military equipment.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 23 Nov 09, 2022

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Host Mark Schauer talks with Sean Franklin of YPG’s Technology and Investments Directorate, who was recently named one of Yuma County, Arizona’s ’20 under 40’ young professionals. Plus, Schauer chats with physical scientist Larry Nelson, a national championship-winning competition shooter and pilot who built his own airplane.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 22 Oct 27, 2022

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From the punishing jungle of U.S. Army Tropic Regions Test Center (TRTC), host Mark Schauer talks with electronics engineer Julio Villegas about the complexities of information technology during testing in a rugged tropical environment. Plus, Schauer chats with Robert Dunn, one of the test center's newest employees, with a keen appreciation of the facility's lengthy history.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 21 Oct 13, 2022

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From the rugged ranges of U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center, host Mark Schauer talks with senior test officer Isaac Howell about how his prior service as an active duty infantry officer informs his evaluations of equipment soldiers use. Plus, Schauer chats with range photographer Sebastian Saarloos, whose photos have earned international exposure.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 20 Sep 29, 2022

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Host Ana Henderson talks with Airborne Test Force Chief Warrant Officer 3 David Minnis about his elite team’s developmental test mission. Plus, Henderson chats with Yuma Test Center Mission Employee of the Third Quarter Marcus Giddings about the testing that earned him that honor.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 19 Sep 15, 2022

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From the punishing jungle of U.S. Army Tropic Regions Test Center (TRTC), host Mark Schauer talks with Senior Test Officer Rolando Ayala about more than 30 years of tropical testing on behalf of the United States military and private industry. Plus, Schauer chats with Property Administrator Ivett Gutierrez about her unique career path to TRTC and passion for yoga.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 18 Sep 01, 2022

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From the rugged ranges of U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center, Host Mark Schauer interviews Mobility Test Complex Manager Russell Hollembaek about the facility's military and private industry test capabilities. Also, Schauer talks with Security Manager Richard Reiser about the second career that brought him to all three of Yuma Proving Ground's natural environment test centers.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 17 Aug 18, 2022

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Host Mark Schauer talks with Todd Hudson, Director of Yuma Proving Ground's Technology and Investments Directorate, about YPG's efforts to posture for future testing. Plus, Host Ana Henderson chats with Equipment Specialist Karen Mort about being recognized as Yuma Test Center's Employee of the Quarter.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 16 Aug 04, 2022

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The season two debut of Outpost Outspoken comes from U.S. Army Tropic Regions Test Center in the heart of the Central American jungle. Hear computer science engineer Luisa Wong on her quarter century specializing in exposure testing of military equipment in extreme tropical environments. Also, civil engineer Carlos Mora on his passion for photography at work and in his personal life.

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 15 Jul 07, 2022

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On the season finale of Outpost Outspoken, host Mark Schauer talks with Isaac Rodriguez, Acting Chief of the Range Operations and Training Division, about his lengthy experience conducting developmental testing on ground combat vehicles. Plus, host Brandon Mejia interviews test engineer Riley Sinek about cutting edge counter-unmanned aircraft technology. Season two of Outpost Outspoken will begin on August 8, 2022.

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