Foreign Military Troops Train in California Desert

May 4, 2011
Ken

Dear Steve,

I was listening to Hawk's Friday evening broadcast and I wanted to tell you what American soldiers have talked about regarding foreign troops. I live near Fort Irwin here in California. I have been told that Iraqi troops, German troops and other Nato troops train out in the desert. They have mock cities and practice searches and road blocks. These troops are allowed to shop in the PX however, I do not know if they can leave the base.

I hope this information adds to a piece of a larger puzzle. I have also seen tanks, trucks and artillery roll in to the Marine Corps base located just south of the town of Barstow. I was told that the mission is to fix broken military hardware. I know that at one time, 2500 people were employed to fix the broken tanks, trucks and artillery, now they have reduced that work force.

Take care, and god bless,
Ken