−The chapter began when 40 warrant officers met at the Fort Irwin Leaders Club to discuss starting a chapter. CW4 (Ret) Ted Walker from the National Training Centers'  Operations Group, led the committee to form the chapter and became the first PRC President. The chapter received it’s official charter from the United States Warrant Officer Association on February 1, 1999.

−The chapter conducted numerous charitable functions in addition to professional development classes for Warrant Officers. The chapter supported the Fort Irwin Teen Center and the Red Cross with much-needed cash donations and participated in AUSA functions. The PRC was recognized by the USAWOA and received awards for

−          Best Chapter Retention Award

−          Overall Best Chapter for Recruiting and Retention

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−The chapter was affected by regular movements of personnel as well as the increased OPTEMPO of the Army. Membership began to decline until the chapter became practically inactive. CW5 (Ret) John Lund, the previous chapter president, had moved from Fort Irwin. He flew back to Fort Irwin in April 2006 to have a final meeting and, in a chance encounter with CW3 Tim McCarter, passed on the chapter materials. Chief McCarter took the charge and began contacting other Warrants to restore the Painted Rock to it former state. The PRC is growing and the excitement of contributing to the Fort Irwin community is evident.

 

 

~ WARRANT OFFICER HISTORY ~