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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM

KURTZHALS TO RETIRE AS CSM

KURTZHALS TO RETIRE AS CSM
GARY KURTZHALS will retire on Monday, April 20th as command sergeant major (CSM) of the Operations Group at the Fort Irwin National Training Center (NTC), where the Army plans, runs, and evaluates its large-scale combat training. Courtesy Photo

UNITED STATES ARMY

Loup City grad retires after twenty-five years

This month, one of Loup City’s native sons will be retiring from a distinguished career in active duty with the United States Army. Having joined the Army while still a senior at Loup City High School in 2001, Gary Kurtzhals will retire on Monday, April 20th as command sergeant major (CSM) of the Operations Group at the Fort Irwin National Training Center (NTC), where the Army plans, runs, and evaluates its large-scale combat training.

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