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Outpost Outspoken is the official podcast of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, which conducts natural environment testing of military equipment in Arizona, Alaska, and the tropics.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On the Season 6 finale of Outpost Outspoken, hear Host Ana Henderson interview YPG Information Technology Specialist Ron Hansen about his career in active duty and as a civilian. Plus, Henderson talks with YPG Combined Federal Campaign Coordinator Jim Stickney about this year's campaign.
Season 7 of Outpost Outspoken begins January 13, 2025.
Host Mark Schauer talks with Combat Automotive test officer Jade Janis about the importance of testing military vehicles in a natural environment. Plus, Schauer chats with program analyst Minda Federmeyer about serving as a suicide prevention specialist as a collateral duty.
Host Mark Schauer chats with YPG welder Andy Pinkerton about supporting the post's developmental test mission for two decades. Plus, Host Ana Henderson talks with YPG firefighter/paramedic Barry Wise about his advocacy on behalf of mental health.
Host Mark Schauer talks with YPG Data Processing Branch Chief Ashley Thompson about using technology for efficiency gains in delivering test data to the Army. Also, Schauer discusses the post's experience with money-saving Intergovernmental Support Agreements with Plans, Analysis & Integration Office Chief Ben Rix.
Host Mark Schauer interviews Range Planning Branch Chief Tim Szymanski about planning the safe operation of numerous inherently dangerous developmental test activities. Also, Host Ana Henderson talks with Family Advocacy Program Manager Mariah Boykin on Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Host Mark Schauer talks with Range Planning Branch Chief Tim Szymanski about coordinating the safe operations of numerous inherently dangerous developmental test activities. Also, Host Ana Henderson discusses Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Family Advocacy Program Manager Mariah Boykin.
Host Mark Schauer talks with Senior Artillery Test Leader Ernest Ballard about his more than three decades of experience in developmental testing. Schauer also chats with Combat and Automotive Systems Test Officer Jose Jaramillo about testing tanks for warfighters.
Host Ana Henderson talks with Joel Ramirez, executive assistant to Yuma Proving Ground’s Command Group, about what led him to YPG and his extensive charitable work. Also, Henderson interviews YPG Police Officer Austin Howard about serving the community he grew up in and why community outreach is important to the YPG Police.
Host Ana Henderson talks with Gilbert Moreno, Senior Test Engineer at U.S. Army Tropic Regions Test Center, about testing equipment in extreme tropical environments. Plus, Henderson chats with Sgt. Bryant Hernandez of the YPG Health Clinic about the scores of volunteer hours he has devoted to supporting the post chapel and the Army Substance Abuse Program.
On the season six premiere of Outpost Outspoken, host Mark Schauer talks with Rick Ramirez, a team lead in YPG’s Maintenance Test Branch who was recently recognized by the Yuma Police Department for helping a police officer being assaulted by a suspect. Plus, Schauer chats with YPG Firefighter Raul Carlos about his extensive community involvement.
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