Episodes

  • Outpost Outspoken, Episode 83

    Outpost Outspoken, Episode 83
    Sep 22 2025
    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.
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    15 mins
  • Outpost Outspoken, Episode 82

    Outpost Outspoken, Episode 82
    Aug 25 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.
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    11 mins
  • Outpost Outspoken, Episode 81

    Outpost Outspoken, Episode 81
    Jul 28 2025
    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.
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    11 mins
  • Outpost Outspoken, Episode 80

    Outpost Outspoken, Episode 80
    Jun 30 2025
    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.
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    15 mins
  • Outpost Outspoken, Episode 79

    Outpost Outspoken, Episode 79
    Jun 2 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.
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    12 mins
  • Outpost Outspoken, Episode 78

    Outpost Outspoken, Episode 78
    May 5 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.
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    13 mins
  • Outpost Outspoken, Episode 77

    Outpost Outspoken, Episode 77
    Apr 7 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.
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    11 mins
  • Outpost Outspoken, Episode 76

    Outpost Outspoken, Episode 76
    Mar 10 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.
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    15 mins