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In uncertain times we need strong leaders!!!

"Running" to Quail Hill to preserve open spaces.

"Running" to City Hall, access to city services during COVID

"Running" for Irvine City Council to protect our parks and green space.

What does 20 years in the US Army look like?

Military Records Release

Their have been questions about my Military Records. Here are the two awards in question along with a letter from the US Ambassador to Indonesia about my security work there for the US Army.

One Award for thwarting a terrorist plan and saving lives. The other discusses my security plans I created being the gold standards for US Army Pacific Command during an inspection. The letter from the US Ambassador is for a job well done personally signed by him with some nice comments. Feel free to read for yourself.

Mark Newgent

Captain, Military Police

US Army, Retired

Protecting Schools in Combat

The US Army prepared me for everything, except seeing children on the battlefield. I saw first-hand how people suffer when governments breakdown…

This photo is from the first time I went to a combat zone when we protected many things... most importantly we protected the kids at this school.

The kids in the photo are happy because they knew as long as we were there they were going to live. 

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
949-287-3272
Mark@Mark4Irvine.com
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#marknewgent #supportpolice

New Crosswalk Built!

This has been a trouble spot for traffic for some time. After talking to my fellow parents and the principal at the school I approached the Irvine Mayor and City Council. Our Mayor listened to my concerns and I directed me to Irvine City staff.

I met with the staff and explained the concerns about traffic safety. Within 4 weeks construction started on the crosswalk. Just today I received a follow up phone call from the city to let me know it’s complete.

Thank you Mayor Christina Shea and city staff for helping us take action to keep our kids safe at school.

Mark Newgent #marknewgent #irvine #iusd#safety #crosswalk

Veterans Day

Another great Veterans Day ceremony at the city of Irvine remembering the veterans I served with. Honor our veterans and their sacrifice by voting.

Thank you for our Mayor Christina Shea for officiating the ceremony.

#marknewgent #irvine #veteransday

Day off for kids health and wellness

My son wasn’t feeling well this morning... Took him to Disneyland... He feels better now. It’s a miracle.

#marknewgent #irvine #disneyland

Irvine Safe Community Task Force

So proud of my daughter speaking for her first time at Irvine City Hall to support Irvine's new “Safe Community Task Force”.

She was even able to get the council to laugh. Watch the video of both of us here: https://youtu.be/iIQUPA17XUI

Thank you to everyone that took their time and supported this evening.

75th D-day Anniversary

On the anniversary of D day 75 years later I reflect on my Military experience and how much D day influenced me and my family. I am thankful our service members faced hardship with strength and resolve to win.

The 82nd Airborne Infantry was my first Assignment in the Army. There I received a first class education on WW2 as the 82nd Airborne conducted combat jumps and played a key role in the invasion on 6 June 1944.

Reminders of the 82nd Airborne’s involvement in WW2 are everywhere around the division area on FT. Bragg, NC. From the names of our streets (like Ardennes, Bastogne and Anzio), Airborne monuments, our Airborne museum even our main drop zone is named “Sicily Drop Zone” (that I was MEDEVAC’d from twice) to remind us of our lineage as paratroopers.

Our 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment motto was “Strike Hold”. It came from WW2 in reference to striking the enemy fast, holding our positions and never giving up one inch of ground.

I was lucky enough during my time in division to spend time around WW2 Veterans during the 82nd Airborne’s annual “All American week” and hear their experiences. Eventually I was stationed in Germany, learned how to speak German, met holocaust survivors and went to Normandie to see it with my own eyes.

After all this time we need to always remember the sacrifices of the greatest generation and how our freedom is the most expensive thing we have even if we aren’t the ones who paid for it.

Mark Newgent
Captain
US Army, Retired

At the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony

Teaching my son about my fallen brothers and sisters I served with in the US Army.

Every Time I go to this place and see my friends names on the walls of this memorial it is surreal.

I am glad the city of Irvine created this memorial and is such a patriotic city. Let us always remember our fallen and their ultimate sacrifice.

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
#marknewgent #irvine #veteran #memorial

Veteran's Day is just around the corner on November 11, 2018

Our veterans sacrificed so you could have the right to vote. Honor our veterans by VOTING!

At the 9th MSC Formal Ball with LTC Patrick Weaver. 

Happy Halloween

Out with my wife and son "trick or treating". 

Click here or on the photo below to watch my son's Halloween dance. 

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired

Sex Slavery in the Safest City in America

Use your right to VOTE!

Politicians say they will fight for you...

Many of my fellow veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice to give us the right to vote... honor them by VOTING!

Irvine Police Department Open House

At the Irvine Police Department open house with my 8 year old son.

The best part of my life and the thing I am most proud of is being a dad.

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#marknewgent #irvine #election

LIVE Medical Q&A with Doctor Thermos and Mark Newgent

The Doctor is in!!! LIVE Stream with DR Alexander Thermos.

Watch the replay HERE.

#marknewgent #irvine #election

OCPFA ENDORSEMENT

It is an honor to have the endorsement from the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association.

 As a former first responder, I understand the unique hardships our Firefighters go through everyday to keep us safe. I look forward to working with our Firefighters to continue to keep us safe.

Live stream with Doctor Thermos and Mark Newgent

Watch us analyze my blood under a microscope and get a tour of the hyperbaric chamber.

learn more about Doctor Thermos at: https://lifesourcewellnesscare.com/

-Mark Newgent

Retired Army Captain

www.Mark4Irvine.com

#marknewgent #irvine #election

Live with Family Practice Doctor/regenerative medical expert, Doctor Alexander Thermos​

At the Irvine City Memorial Day ceremony.

Wearing my uniform today to honor the fallen.
I have had the time to reflect on my career and the people I have lost in the Military. It hurts to attend these ceremonies but no matter, we must hold some things sacred in our lives and remember our fallen heroes.

Now retired and living an easy civilian life, I can really appreciate the sacrifices made by our service members and I am truly thankful for all of them, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom. Your sacrifices will always be remembered.

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
949-287-3272
Mark@Mark4Irvine.com
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#marknewgent #irvine #iusd #irvinecitycouncil #election

Veterans Cemetery Location in Irvine Still Unclear

The Irvine City Council discusses plans for the proposed Veteran's Cemetery

Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial

Remembering our fallen today. I found name on the wall of someone I served with.

SPC Kephart and his squad were ambushed on their 10th day in Iraq. Under heavy enemy fire and roadside bombs Kephart fired his .50 cal machine gun until a round exploded and jammed the weapon. He then grabbed his team leader’s m249 SAW and kept firing to suppress the enemy for some time until he was wounded by an RPG. The medics kept him alive until he was MEDEVAC’d but later died of his wounds. According to witnesses his heroic actions saved many other lives that day.

I tried to locate his dog tag but he did not have one on the display. I talked to the people in charge of the memorial/display. They assured me SPC Jonathan Kephart will get a dog tag for their display.

RIP SPC Kephart!

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
949-287-3272
Mark@Mark4Irvine.com
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#marknewgent #irvine #iusd #irvinecitycouncil #election

Thanking Congressman Lou Correa for supporting our Soldiers

With congressman Lou Correa, thanking him for helping to fix the discharge of four Soldiers that were wrongfully discharged when I was their Commander.

After all these years my Soldiers will finally see justice!

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
949-287-3272
Mark@Mark4Irvine.com
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#marknewgent #irvine #iusd #irvinecitycouncil #election
#usarmy #veteran #irvine #congress #justice #orangecounty#marknewgent

At the Irvine Veteran’s day ceremony

With the US Marine Color Guard 

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
949-287-3272
Mark@Mark4Irvine.com
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#marknewgent #irvine #iusd #irvinecitycouncil #election #iusd #veteransday #usarmy

Getting a tour today with my son's Cub Scout pack of a fire station from our local Fire Fighters.

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
949-287-3272
Mark@Mark4Irvine.com
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#marknewgent #irvine #iusd #irvinecitycouncil #election #ocfa #fighterfighter #iusd

With State Assemblyman DR. Steven Choi to speak about hiring more veterans in our company.

Every time I get the chance to meet with our elected leaders I get a renewed faith and confidence in our government and am so proud of all that we have done as a country.

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
949-287-3272
Mark@Mark4Irvine.com
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#marknewgent #irvine #iusd #irvinecitycouncil #election

With U.S. Congressman Lou Correa speaking about veterans issues.

I will be meeting several other local elected leaders in the near future to find out how we can get more veterans jobs in Orange County.
 
Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
949-287-3272
Mark@Mark4Irvine.com
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#marknewgent #irvine #iusd #irvinecitycouncil #election

Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony

      With our guest speaker Marine Battalion Commander, LTC Eldridge.RIP SSG Matthew Thompson

Remembering out fallen at the Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony

Mark Newgent
US Army Captain, Retired
949-287-3272
Mark@Mark4Irvine.com
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#marknewgent #irvine #iusd #irvinecitycouncil #election

Northwood Memorial Ceremony

Never forgotten SFC Callahan and PFC Mason. Two names I was able to find easily of two soldiers I served with who died too young. I wish I had more time at the Memorial to research more friends that were lost.


Looking back at my life the past 20 years in the US Army seems surreal. It was good to see how much this memorial helps the community as well as myself. There wasn't a dry eye in the audience even my teenage daughter was moved. She hugged me and told me she was so happy am I alive when she learned about the many sacrifices our US Military and their families.


I hope the Irvine City Council can hurry up and get the veterans cemetery approved and start building it. Whatever site is chosen, please just get it done.


If you are a veteran or support the veterans and would like to help, contact me for more information.


-Mark Newgent
www.Mark4Irvine.com
#usarmy #marknewgent #captain #memorialday #irvine #orangecounty

IUSD Parents Speak Against Non-Age Appropriate Sex Education designed by Planned Parenthood.

Congratulations to Assemblyman Steven Choi on the opening of your new District Office in the City of Irvine.

#AD68 #marknewgent #irvine #iusd #orangecounty #openhouse#stateassembly #california

Assemblyman Steven Choi

Meeting Assemblyman Steven Choi today at the Irvine Korean Cultural Festival.

-Mark Newgent
Mark4Irvine.com
#irvine #iusd #marknewgent #stateassembly #cityhall #koreanfestival#korea

Cub Scout Tour of City Council Chamber with Council Member Melissa Fox

With fellow PTA fathers at the California State PTA convention

With fellow PTA fathers at the California State PTA convention

-Mark Newgent
#iusd #marknewgen #election #winning #irvine #pta #ptsa #convention #california #sanjose #fourthdistrict #4thdistrict

Veterans Business Networking Dinner

At the Veterans Business Network dinner with Senator Josh Newman along with motivational speaker and Special Forces Soldier Larry Broughton.

-Mark Newgent
Mark4Ivine.com
#marknewgent #irvine #iusd #veteran #usarmy #vbn #neworking #business #usmilitary #veteranbusiness

Irvine Co. proposes 1,960 apartments along Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine

A friend texted me this morning letting me know I made the paper again.

A win for democracy when citizens have their voice heard!

-Mark Newgent
#marknewgent irvine #orangecounty #iusd #school #overcroding #politics #school #realestate

Speaking at Irvine City Council, Proposed Rental Project

Just now speaking at Irvine City Council about the proposed 1,9600 unit rental project proposed by The Irvine Company.

My son is going on his THIRD year in a row on a waiting list to go to Woodbury Elementary which is right next to our home.

Maybe we should wait until we have built enough schools before we build more apartments?

What do you guys think? Should we build 1,960 more apartments?

The City Council will be voting to move the project forward shortly. Whatever happens please support our City Council they are doing the best they can and really trying hard to do what is best for Irvine.

-Mark Newgent
#marknewgent #irvine #orangecounty #iusd #school #overcrowding #politics

5th Marines Vietnam Memorial

Thank you Irvine City Council for voting unanimously in favor of donating to the 5th Marines Vietnam Memorial!

It was an honor to speak to my elected leaders on this action.
It is always awesome to see our local government working for

what US Service Members fought and died for. Thank you!

-Mark Newgent

#marknewgent #irvine #orangecounty #iusd #school #overcrowding #politics #veteran #usarmy #marines #vietnam #war

Pearl Harbor day 7 December 1941

Pearl Harbor day 7 December 1941


This photo was taken a few years ago on the deck of the USS Missouri at Peal Harbor with myself and LTC Adonis Basto at his promotion ceremony that was held in private in the Captain's quarters. During this time in my Army career I had the great honor to be serving as the Aide-De-Camp to then Brigadier General Compton. The commanding General of the 9th MSC.


The USS Missouri is the ship that the Japanese surrendered on in 1945. The exact spot of the surrender is right behind the guns in the photo.


The war officially ended on the deck of the USS Missouri in 1945. It is now parked in Pearl Harbor next to the USS Arizona that was sunk by the Japanese attack on 7 December 1941 where the war began.


Interesting trivia fact: even though the Japanese had scheduled to come aboard to surrender formally, the US was still afraid of a surprise attack by the Japanese. The guns behind me in the photo were loaded and pointed at Tokyo along with other ships and 1,000 planes flying that were ready to attack. Thankfully the Japanese arrived as agreed, boarded the USS Missouri and formally surrendered.


I Personally have strong roots and family ties in Hawaii. 7 December is always a day that we observe and hold near and dear to our hearts.


-Mark Newgent
949-529-0497
Mark.Newgent@KW.com
Mark4OC.com
Mark4Irvine.com
#RealEstate #MarkNewgent #Irvine #OrangeCounty #California #Vote4Mark #NeverQuit #IUSD
#pearlharbor #ww2 #military #neverforget

Post Election Update

Now that the election is over it is time for me to get back to work.  I want to thank all of the volunteers and our donors who made the campaign possible.

Everyone should be proud of what we accomplished. We got 25,124 votes and nearly won despite having limited resources and a very short period of time to campaign beating out two other candidates with many times the funding we had.

The establishment bullies went low we went high. We ran a clean honest campaign that we can all be proud of. I am very proud of all that we have done and that we kept it all positive.  We did not stoop low to the negative, hateful rhetoric that plagues our city's politics.

I learned so much about the IUSD and Irvine, I hope I can use that knowledge to help all of you. In the future if you or your family need help in navigating IUSD or the City of Irvine I am hear to help.

Love all of you guys!

-Mark Newgent

949-529-0497

At Lighthouse Escrow

At the monthly Lighthouse Escrow wine and cheese hosted by their CEO Jay Mills.

I love you guys!

-Mark Newgent

#vote4mark #mark4SchoolBoard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit #iusd www.Mark4Irvine.com

8 November is the big day!

-8 November is the big day!


-Follow the arrows and vote for Mark Newgent "Army Captain/Parent"


I appreciate all of the support! I love all of you guys!

-Mark Newgent
#vote4mark #mark4schoolboard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit #iusd
www.Mark4Irvine.com

Photos From Supporters

Thank you Kate for sending these awesome photos. I appreciate the support!

-Mark Newgent

#vote4mark #mark4schoolboard #election #winning #Irvine #OrangeCounty #California #neverquit #IUSD

www.Mark4Irvine.com

Funding, growth focus of Irvine Unified school board candidates forum

Education lies front and center for many who move to Irvine.
This carefully planned community has become and a magnet for aspirational young families from around the world and one of the state’s fastest growing suburbs, thanks to its top-rated public schools.

That’s why an election for a school district board – responsible for overseeing public schools – is such a big deal here. At a recent Irvine Unified School District board candidate forum at the district office, five of the six candidates on the November ballot shared their views with about 50 attendees, as well as a local TV audience and a reporter from a Chinese-language newspaper.
Although Irvine Unified is known as one of the highest performing school districts in Southern California, it’s not free of challenges.

Pajama Day

Dropping my son off at school this morning for pajama day!

He is growing up so fast. Sometimes I want time to slow down. It seems like only yesterday when I held him for the first time at the hospital when he was born.

-Mark Newgent
#vote4mark #mark4SchoolBoard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit #iusd #pajamaday
www.Mark4Irvine.com

This evening with Maz Jobrani.

This evening with Maz Jobrani. Maz is a stand up comedian and Actor.

I was thinking of leveraging nearby celebrities to come talk to our kids about bullying. Not a total solution but an idea for something to reduce the rates. Of course, we will need to consult some expert in this field before making any decisions.

What are your thoughts?

-Mark Newgent

#vote4mark #mark4schoolboard #election #winning #Irvine #OrangeCounty #California #neverquit #IUSD #mazjobrani #marknewgent

www.Mark4Irvine.com

Chinese Cultural Center Irvine School Board Candidate forum.

Participating at the Chinese Cultural Center Irvine School Board Candidate forum.

This event was really interesting. It turned out to be speed forum. We only had two minutes to open and only 30 seconds to answer each question. The moderator would cut people off if they went a second over their time on their intro or while answering questions it was great!

-MarkNewgent

#vote4mark #mark4SchoolBoard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit #iusd
www.Mark4Irvine.com

-MarkNewgent
#vote4mark #mark4SchoolBoard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit #iusd
www.Mark4Irvine.com

Boy Scout Troop 602 pancake breakfast

At the Boy Scout Troop 602 pancake breakfast in Woodbridge.
Wish we could have stayed longer. I had a good discussion with concerned parents.

#vote4mark #mark4SchoolBoard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit #iusd
www.Mark4Irvine.com

Today at the Lake View Senior Center Fund Raising Event

Today at the Lake View Senior Center fund raising event with Irvine City Council Candidates Melissa Fox, Anthony Kuo, Christina Shea (Mary Ann Gaido was also there but I wasn't able to get a photo with her before the event started).

***For the record I do not endorse any candidate. I am neutral on the Irvine City Council race and the Irvine Mayoral Race. I look forward to working with whoever the voters choose.***

Out of over 230,000 people in Irvine only eleven people stepped up to serve on Irvine City Council. I respect all candidates and wish them all the best.

#vote4mark #mark4SchoolBoard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit #iusd
www.Mark4Irvine.com

Irvine Unified School District candidate forum

At the Irvine Unified School District candidate forum. It went great! #winning

#vote4mark #mark4SchoolBoard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit
www.Mark4Irvine.com

At the Irvine Exchange Club

Speaking at the Exchange Club Luncheon- candidates forum for Irvine City Council and School Board

#vote4mark #mark4SchoolBoard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit
www.Mark4Irvine.com

At the Shoe Clinic Today

Thank you Kareem 

I appreciate the campaign support and displaying our campaign signs at your business. The support from local business is touching and humbling.

II encourage my friends and family to support Kareem and his business "The Shoe Clinic" on Culver.

#VOTE4MARK #mark4SchoolBoard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit 

wwww.Mark4Irvine.com 

Took time off the campaign yesterday to act in my friend's TV Show, "The Tula and Katie Show".

Took time off the campaign yesterday to act in my friend's TV Show, "The Tula and Katie Show".


The show is a comedy with some gifted young actors who made the long evening quite entertaining. It was very interesting watching the process come together.


I played a police officer questioning a victim. They said they were looking for a 1992 LAPD look. Glad I fit the part. Thank you Sharmane for including me in your project.


#vote4mark #mark4schoolboard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquite #tulaandkatieshow
www.Mark4Irvine.com

Yard signs are here!

Yard signs are here!


Let me know if you would like a sign in your yard. I will personally bring it buy. We can even have a coffee and chat as long as needed about issues effecting your family and our community.


-Mark Newgent


www.Mark4Irvine.com


#vote4mark #mark4schoolboard #election #winning #irvine #orangecounty #california #neverquit

A REAL HERO

While I was in Sacramento recently, I had the chance to visit my childhood hero Mike Sanders. Mike was a volunteer from the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. He started helping my family when I was about 5 and has been there to help us ever since. I have many good memories of Mike, including his buying me clothes and playing monopoly with us as late as we wanted on the weekends as we didn't have a dad. Also, Mike helped me get a job as a teenager, and he helped me study for drama class in high school. Mike was there for many acts of kindness, including when my 25 year old brother died. Mike also kept a promise he made to me years before and gave me $100 for graduating high school. Mike gave me that $100, and he was there up until the day I went into the Army two weeks after my high school graduation. All this for a family that wasn’t his... Recently, I learned Mike adopted three children, who he raised and are now all grown up. I can't wait to see my hero again!

Mike isn't a rich person and he isn't some movie star or celebrity. He is a janitor and an everyday person just like you and I. Like everyone in his life, I am privileged to know him and he is my hero yet again. He is advising me on my campaign by sharing his knowledge he learned from spending over 20 years working with school boards.


The world needs more guys like Mike Sanders. If you ever see him around Sacramento thank him.


***Thank you Melissa Hough and Rocky Raybon for getting me back up to Sacramento***


#hero #everydayhero #mikesanders #schoolboard #centerhighschool #vote4mark #mark4schoolboard #sacramento #hollywood


www.Mark4Irvine.com

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