The 40th Infantry Division, aligned under the U.S. Army’s America’s First Corps took part in Defender Pacific 20. Defender Pacific 20 is a joint exercise that demonstrates the Army’s strategic readiness by deploying combat credible forces across the Indo-Pacific Theater of operations. The 40th Infantry Division’s warfighting function chiefs and …continue reading
Register now for Santa’s Workshop and Holiday Workshop! Tickets will go fast. This event is open to all branches of service – active duty, Guards, and Reserve! Fun, fun, fun for military families! Santa’s Workshop will feature free gifts and goody bags for the kids. MWR will have food for …continue reading
Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce is happy to support Marilyn’s Miracle Military Adopt-a-Family. Marilyn’s Miracle started over 15 years ago as a benevolence program for military families on the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base by a civilian in the community. It is made possibly by the community who “adopts” …continue reading
JFTB celebrated some long awaited improvements to its base exchange earlier this week, marking the occasion with the cutting of a ceremonial ribbon by BG Mike Leeney, Senior Garrison Commander, and Troop Store Manager Chris Rooney. The event signaled the reopening of the building’s all-new main entrance and the debut …continue reading
From jet fighters to transport aircraft, Los Alamitos Army Airfield has played host to a variety of aircraft since it was first established as a Naval Air Station in 1942. Effective Oct. 1, the airfield also serves as home base for the world’s largest helitanker, which will work from the …continue reading
After more than 28 years flying the friendly, and sometimes not so friendly, skies at home and abroad as a U.S. Army aviator, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Robert Metoyer flew into retirement Friday, July 31, 2020, leading a training flight of 12 California Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters …continue reading
Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, (JFTB) is pleased to announce U.S. Army Lt. Col. Manju Vig as the installation’s new deputy commander. She concurrently serves as commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, for the California Army National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division, which is based at JFTB. Vig enlisted in …continue reading
Visitors packed Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos for the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular on Independence Day. Every person in every vehicle underwent a temperature check at the gate before being admitted to the base. The JFTB played host to one of the few official fireworks displays in the …continue reading
Cypress College was awarded the 2020 National CyberWatch: Innovations in Cyber Security Education award for their work with Jobs Challenge last semester. This is the second consecutive year in a row that the Cypress College Cybersecurity Program is being honored. The program is led by Ben Izadi and Russ Alizadeh …continue reading
It is with huge regret that Sunburst Youth Academy announces that the Class 25 graduation scheduled this Saturday, June 6, must be postponed due to safety reasons. We give Class 25 cadets the highest of praise for their motivation, strength and resolve, having pushed through their high school endeavors during …continue reading
The Heroes Barbershop will be open on the Joint Forces Training Base at Building 19, Fiddlers Green Pub from Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $15 with CAC and first responders, $22 without eyebrow waxing, and $9 female trims available. Fees will be collected by …continue reading
Security Forces (SECFOR) Soldiers at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, are enhancing operations and adding additional security measures in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the health of personnel and visitors at the Southern California installation. “With new restrictions and screening requirements for COVID-19 at …continue reading
I am pleased to announce that effective 1 February 2020, Brigadier General Michael J. Leeney will assume full time installation command of the Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB), Los Alamitos concurrent with his duties as Deputy Commanding General – Operations, 40th Infantry Division. Please join me in congratulating Brigadier General …continue reading