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Fort Irwin (Calif.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

"Guardsmen prepare for training windup [at Fort Irwin]", 1970-08-06

 File — Box 1: Series SC003-01
Identifier: SC003_001_00021
Scope and Contents

"Lt. John Jensen of 1942 S. Broadway, Escondido, barks an order to his men aboard a tank at National Guard headquarters at Fort Irwin, apparently unimpressed with their pride in target accuracy. North County men are (from right) Larry Jones of Leucadia, George Miller and Ted Matzen of Escondido. The men wind up two weeks training Saturday at the desert base." [Additional images in envelope are of other activities at Fort Irwin. Images in envelope 00015, 00020, 00023 possibly related.]

Dates: Other: 1970-08-06

"Pride Spurs Guardsmen [at Fort Irwin]", 1970-08-21

 File — Box 1: Series SC003-01
Identifier: SC003_001_00020
Scope and Contents [This envelope contains three published images and numerous additional images related to Fort Irwin. Published images contain the following captions and bylines: "Escondido brass on hand: Getting a "Well Done!" from visitor Will Mason, Escondido city councilman (left), are S. Sgt. Richard Flores (center) and Capt. Roy "Pat" Archer of Escondido. The local guardsmen put on a show for the visitors at a remote firing range."; "In touch with tanks: Some guys don't have it so bad at that - like...
Dates: Other: 1970-08-21