‘Cutting Edge’ family reunites for OIF anniversary
Sally Gannon embraces her daughter, Maria Gannon, 10, during Company L, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment’s reunion at Camp Wilson March 23. The Gannon family attended the reunion in honor of their father and ... More
Staff Sgt. Richar E. Near was awarded Master Instructor
Staff Sgt. Richar E. Near was awarded Master Instructor of the Year at the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School. After 3 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, Near dedicated himself to teaching young M... More
1st Lt. Seth Monroe, company comander, Headquarters
1st Lt. Seth Monroe, company comander, Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, gets hit by heat emitting millimeter waves resonating from the Active Denial System 2 at the Combat Center’... More
Tevin Speight and Catherine Oliva-Speight are not the
Tevin Speight and Catherine Oliva-Speight are not the typical Marine Corps couple. They were together for two and a half years before Catherine became a Marine. Catherine graduated from boot camp on February 28... More
Summer Safety. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Headquarters Battalion Marines and sailors, as part of the Safety Division’s “101 Critical Days of Summer,” gained a deeper understanding of driver safety during a brief at the base theater May 16.
4th grade teacher, Kathy Baucus, at Poplar Elementary
4th grade teacher, Kathy Baucus, at Poplar Elementary in Fontana, Calif., instructed her students to create biographies and write poems about who their heroes are. Some wrote of their parents or the people who ... More
CG accepts historic rifle. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Navy Capt. Janet Delorey- Lytle, assistant clinic director, 23rd Dental Company, 1st Dental Battalion, and Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, stand in front of a Japanese Arisaka Type ... More
John Coronado hits a baseball in the Miracle League
John Coronado hits a baseball in the Miracle League of the Desert's opening day celebration after the 2013 Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley May 25, 2013. The league is the only special-needs baseball progr... More
Combat Center’s top chefs compete
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Casas, team 2, prepares sweet-baby yams for his first Chef of the Quarter competition at Phelps Mess Hall May 30, 2013.
Live-fire maneuver. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion conduct a platoon live-fire exercise at Black Top training area June 20, 2013.
AMP-IT. Marine Corps air ground combat center
The High Intensity Tactical Training Program arrived at the Combat Center's West Gym and Fitness Center more than a year ago. Since then, it has helped Marines increase their strength, speed, core stability and... More
Post and Relief. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 welcomed their new sergeant major during a post and relief ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray field June 25, bidding fare well to Sgt. Maj. James L. Johnson.
Marines with 2nd platoon, Company A, 3rd Light Armored
Marines with 2nd platoon, Company A, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a platoon live-fire training exercise in the Black Top training area June 20, 2013. The 'Wolfpack' conducted fire and ma... More
Dionysis Ramirez throws a punch at his opponent, Jason
Dionysis Ramirez throws a punch at his opponent, Jason Gonzalez, during Summer Fight Night IV at the Combat Center's Del Valle Field June 21, 2013.
Integrated Training Exercise. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Cpl. Zachary Wrightsman, data supervisor, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, fills a sand bag at the Combat Center's Range 215 Forward Operating Base 3, July 17, 2013.
A Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron
A Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 performs routine maintenance on a UH-1Y Huey before conducting a TRAP mission at the Combat Center’s Expeditionary Airfield July 30, 2013.
Marines with Headquarters Battalion attended a battalion
Marines with Headquarters Battalion attended a battalion pool party at the Combat Center’s Training Tank Aug. 8, 2013. The event featured free food and pool-side fun as well as a raffle.
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 extracts the second
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 extracts the second container from Observation Post Crampton in the Combat Center's training area August 13, 2013. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 and HMH-366 extr... More
Shariff Queenan and Beto Meza, winners of the Chef
Shariff Queenan and Beto Meza, winners of the Chef of the Quarter competition, hold the first place trophy at Phelps Mess Hall Aug. 16, 2013.
Capt. William J. Kavanagh, executive officer, Company
Capt. William J. Kavanagh, executive officer, Company E, 2nd battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, was awarded a bronze star at the Combat Center’s Range 105 Aug. 21. The award was presente... More
Lt. Col. Steven J. DeLazaro, commanding officer, Combat
Lt. Col. Steven J. DeLazaro, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Sidney R. Welch during a change-of-command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field Aug. 23, 2013.
Lance Cpl. Colin Schafer, Lance Cpl. Phillip Cutler
Lance Cpl. Colin Schafer, Lance Cpl. Phillip Cutler and Cpl. Samuel Robertson, infantrymen, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, were awarded with Purple Hearts at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field Aug 26, 2013. T... More
Marines and sailors with 1st Tank Battalion supported
Marines and sailors with 1st Tank Battalion supported the Reach Out Morongo Basin community service program by performing community service throughout the Morongo Basin Oct. 4, 2013. The Marines and sailors per... More
What I've Learned: Anthony Chicchino
Anthony Chicchino was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is part Italian and worked as a cook in an Italian restaurant while trying to make a living in New York.
A cook for the chili featured in the fire station's
A cook for the chili featured in the fire station's annual chili lunch prepares to fill a bowl during the Combat Center Fire Department's Annual Chili Lunch at the firehouse Oct. 9, 2013.
3rd Combat Engineers Battalion Marines and sailors
3rd Combat Engineers Battalion Marines and sailors were deployed to Afghanistan for seven months. The mission of 3rd CEB is to provide mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and limited general engineering ... More
Marines and sailors with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion's
Marines and sailors with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion's advanced party returned home to the Combat Center Oct. 11, 2013. The Marines and sailors were deployed to Afghanistan for seven months.
Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 conducted
Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 conducted a non-combatant evacuation operation exercise aboard the Combat Center Oct. 18. The exercise trained MAWTS-1 Marines how to evacuate non-combatants from ... More
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center commanding
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center commanding general, drives a car down Adobe Road during the 77th annual Pioneer Days Parade Oct. 19, 2013.
Two Jamba Juice employees explain the ingredients in
Two Jamba Juice employees explain the ingredients in different drinks during the Health and Wellness Fair at the Combat Center's West Gym Oct. 21, 2013.
Spouses were challenged with completing an inflatable
Spouses were challenged with completing an inflatable obstacle course during the Combat Center's CAX for Spouses event at Felix Field Oct. 24, 2013
Staff. Sgt. Andrew Eichelberger prepares to ride trails
Staff. Sgt. Andrew Eichelberger prepares to ride trails during Dirt Day at the Joshua Tree Dry Lake Bed Oct. 25, 2013.
3rd CEB main body returns home. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Marines and sailors with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion’s main body returned home to the combat center Oct. 28. The Marines and sailors were deployed to Afghanistan for seven months. Families and friends waited ... More
What I've Learned: Alexandra Trowbridge
Trowbridge is an art major and operates her own business called "Amarie Yoga." In addition to her clients, she gives free classes to Wounded Warrior Detachment Marines.
Wounded Warriors participate in adopt-a-school
Staff Sgt. Sean O'Leary, Wounded Warrior Battalion West: Twentynine Palms Detachment, plays bingo with 2nd graders at Onaga Elementary Nov. 14.
Combat Center awarded 4th consecutive Commander in Chief’s annual Inst...
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center commanding general, presented the fourth consecutive Commander in Chief's installation Excel... More
Caleb Torrey, analyst, explains the different sections
Caleb Torrey, analyst, explains the different sections of a map to students at Palm Vista Elementary Nov. 20, 2013. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Bedoya/Released)
Col. Jay M. Bargeron, commanding officer, 7th Marine
Col. Jay M. Bargeron, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment, pins a Purple Heart medal on Sgt. Christopher Travis, intelligence targeting chief, Headquarters company, 7th Marine Regiment, at Lance Cpl. Torrey... More
What I've Learned: Miguelangel Garciasandoval
Garciasandoval was introduced to soccer as a child, by his father. He grew up playing soccer and is now a field wireman in the Corps pursuing his passion of the sport.
Staff Sgt. Salvador Cavan, unmanned aerial system
Staff Sgt. Salvador Cavan, unmanned aerial system technician, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, smiles as he waits to donate blood at the Desert Blood Services blood drive at Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital Dec... More
Cpl. Eric Dibble and Lance Cpl. Ernesto Hernandez,
Cpl. Eric Dibble and Lance Cpl. Ernesto Hernandez, winners of the Chef of the Quarter Competition, hold their trophy at the Combat Center’s Phelps Mess Hall Dec. 18, 2013.
Sebastian Pereria, 8, son of Jose Pereria, crafter,
Sebastian Pereria, 8, son of Jose Pereria, crafter, Marine Corps Exchange, gets a firm grip on a rock during the Climbing Wall Family Night at the Combat Center's West Gym, Jan. 17, 2014.
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general, Combat
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general, Combat Center, makes his remarks during the Battle Colors Ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, March 12, 2014. "This is truly an impressive performance," B... More
Cpl. Teague Kelley, dog handler, Combat Center Provost
Cpl. Teague Kelley, dog handler, Combat Center Provost Marshal’s Office, runs Military Working Dog Gabi through an obstacle course at the Joshua Tree Summer Splash, June 21, 2014. The Marines also demonstration... More
Paul Martinez. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Paul Martinez has spent the last year as a combat correspondent at the Combat Center. He is a rising journalist and is moving on to a new duty station at Camp Lejeune.
Combat Center support personnel aide Combat Logistics
Combat Center support personnel aide Combat Logistics Battalion-7 in non-lethal weapons training exercise at the Combat Center’s Range 800 March 21. CLB-7 employed the use of the ADS 2 exercise as part of their training.
Staff Sgt. Richar E. Near was awarded Master Instructor
Staff Sgt. Richar E. Near was awarded Master Instructor of the Year at the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School. After 3 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, Near dedicated himself to teaching young M... More
Lacy Richey, a participant in a 5 kilometer run supporting
Lacy Richey, a participant in a 5 kilometer run supporting Sexual Assault Awareness Month, races through the Combat Center’s Desert Winds Golf Course April 12,2013.
Tevin Speight and Catherine Oliva-Speight are not the
Tevin Speight and Catherine Oliva-Speight are not the typical Marine Corps couple. They were together for two and a half years before Catherine became a Marine. Catherine graduated from boot camp on February 28... More
Country music artists Big and Rich, and Cowboy Troy
Country music artists Big and Rich, and Cowboy Troy performed for the Combat Center at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field May 18. The concert was a part of the ‘We Salute You’ celebration.
John Coronado runs to first base in the Miracle League
John Coronado runs to first base in the Miracle League of the Desert's opening day celebration after the 2013 Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley May 25, 2013. The league is the only special-needs baseball pr... More
Marines with 2nd platoon, Company A, 3rd Light Armored
Marines with 2nd platoon, Company A, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a platoon live-fire training exercise in the Black Top training area June 20, 2013. The 'Wolfpack' conducted fire and ma... More
Sam Toomer kicks his opponent, Kenny Kilgore, during
Sam Toomer kicks his opponent, Kenny Kilgore, during Summer Fight Night IV held at the Combat Center's Del Valle Field June 21, 2013.
A humvee, one of the Corps' most widely used vehicles,
A humvee, one of the Corps' most widely used vehicles, sits parked on the training grounds aboard the Combat Center July 23, 2013.
Sgt. Michael V. Losey, crewman, Marine Light Attack
Sgt. Michael V. Losey, crewman, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, fires a M240 G machine gun during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission at the Combat Center’s Lavic Lake Training Ar... More
Marines race to the top of an inflatable structure
Marines race to the top of an inflatable structure and dive off at the Headqaurters Battalion pool party Aug. 8, 2013. The event featured food and games for battalion members, as well as a raffle.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 prepare a
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 prepare a container for helicopter extraction at Observation Post Crampton in the Combat Center's training area. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 and HMH-366 e... More
Food cooked by Combat Center chefs is set on the judges
Food cooked by Combat Center chefs is set on the judges table for tasting at Phelps Mess Halls Aug. 15, 2013.
Maj. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, 1st Marine Division Commanding
Maj. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, 1st Marine Division Commanding General, awards Capt. William J. Kavanagh, executive officer, Company E, 2nd battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, a bronze star ... More
Lt. Col. Steven J. DeLazaro, commanding officer, Combat
Lt. Col. Steven J. DeLazaro, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Sidney R. Welch during a change-of-command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field Aug. 23.
Lance Cpl. Colin Schafer, Lance Cpl. Phillip Cutler
Lance Cpl. Colin Schafer, Lance Cpl. Phillip Cutler and Cpl. Samuel Robertson, infantrymen, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, were awarded with Purple Hearts at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field Aug 26, 2013. T... More
Marines and sailors with 1st Tank Battalion supported
Marines and sailors with 1st Tank Battalion supported the Reach Out Morongo Basin community service program by performing community service throughout the Morongo Basin Oct. 4, 2013. The Marines and sailors per... More
3rd Combat Engineers Battalion Marines and sailors
3rd Combat Engineers Battalion Marines and sailors were deployed to Afghanistan for seven months. The mission of 3rd CEB is to provide mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and limited general engineering ... More
A cook for the chili featured in the fire station's
A cook for the chili featured in the fire station's annual chili lunch prepares to fill a bowl during the Combat Center Fire Department's Annual Chili Lunch at the firehouse Oct. 9, 2013.
Marines and sailors with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion's
Marines and sailors with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion's advanced party returned home to the Combat Center Oct. 11, 2013. The Marines and sailors were deployed to Afghanistan for seven months.
Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 conducted
Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 conducted a non-combatant evacuation operation exercise aboard the Combat Center Oct. 18. The exercise trained MAWTS-1 Marines how to evacuate non-combatants from ... More
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center commanding
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center commanding general, drives a car down Adobe Road during the 77th annual Pioneer Days Parade Oct. 19, 2013.
Combat Center patrons attended the first, base-wide
Combat Center patrons attended the first, base-wide Health and Wellness Fair held at the West Gym Oct. 21. The fair was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit in support of Operation Live Well.
Spouses competed in a game of laser tag during the
Spouses competed in a game of laser tag during the Combat Center's CAX for Spouses event at Felix Field Oct. 24, 2013
Staff. Sgt. Andrew Eichelberger jumps his dirt bike
Staff. Sgt. Andrew Eichelberger jumps his dirt bike during Dirt Day at the Joshua Tree Dry Lake Bed Oct. 25, 2013.
Caleb Torrey, analyst, and Nathaniel Eskridge, senior
Caleb Torrey, analyst, and Nathaniel Eskridge, senior analyst, explain the different sections of a map to students at Palm Vista Elementary Nov. 20, 2013. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro B... More
Col. Jay M. Bargeron, commanding officer, 7th Marine
Col. Jay M. Bargeron, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment, shakes hands with Sgt. Christopher Travis, intelligence targeting chief, Headquarters company, 7th Marine Regiment, after being awarded a Purple He... More
Staff Sgt. Salvador Cavan, unmanned aerial system
Staff Sgt. Salvador Cavan, unmanned aerial system technician, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, squeezes a ball while donating blood at the Desert Blood Services blood drive at Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital D... More
Estaben Ramirez, yellow team, prepares a papaya salad
Estaben Ramirez, yellow team, prepares a papaya salad at the Combat Center’s Phelps Mess Hall Dec. 18, 2013.
Jose Pereria, crafter, Marine Corps Exchange, climbs
Jose Pereria, crafter, Marine Corps Exchange, climbs a rock wall during the Climbing Wall Family Night at the Combat Center's West Gym, Jan. 17, 2014.
Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps,
Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, commonly known as 'the Commandant's Own,' wait for their next order during the Battle Color Ceremony, March 12, 2014. The ceremony is an annual event aboard t... More
Children attempt to throw a ball and hit the target
Children attempt to throw a ball and hit the target to dunk the participants at the Joshua Tree Summer Splash June 21, 2014. The event is scheduled to be held next summer.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 patrol during
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 patrol during a non-lethal weapons training exercise at the Combat Center’s Range 800 March 21. CLB-7 employed the use of the Active Denial System 2 exercise as part of... More
Michael Hardin, owner of Hodad’s, a San Diego-based
Michael Hardin, owner of Hodad’s, a San Diego-based burger restaurant, spent the day at Littleton Chow Hall making burgers his way, May 7, 2013.
James Neal approaches home plate in the Miracle League
James Neal approaches home plate in the Miracle League of the Desert's opening day celebration after the 2013 Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley May 25, 2013. The league is the only special-needs baseball pr... More
Sam Toomer punches his opponent, Kenny Kilgore, during
Sam Toomer punches his opponent, Kenny Kilgore, during Summer Fight Night IV held at the Combat Center's Del Valle Field June 21, 2013.
Cpl. Matthew Allen, combat photographer, Combat Camera
Cpl. Matthew Allen, combat photographer, Combat Camera Headquarters Battalion, climbs to the top of an inflatable structure during the battalion’s pool party at the Training Tank Aug. 8, 2013.
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 prepare
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 prepare to extract a container at Observation Post Crampton in the Combat Center's training area Aug. 13, 2013. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 and HM... More
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, listens to the to chefs explaining the preparation of their food at Phelps Mess Hall Aug. 15, 2013.
Capt. William J. Kavanagh, executive officer, Company
Capt. William J. Kavanagh, executive officer, Company E, 2nd battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, was awarded a bronze star at the Combat Center’s Range 105 Aug. 21.
Lt. Col. Steven J. DeLazaro, commanding officer, Combat
Lt. Col. Steven J. DeLazaro, commanding officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Sidney R. Welch during a change-of-command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field Aug. 23.
Lance Cpl. Phillip Cutler, infantryman, 2nd Battalion,
Lance Cpl. Phillip Cutler, infantryman, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment is pinned with a Purple Heart medal at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field Aug. 26, 2013. The Marines earned the medals for their actions w... More
Marines and sailors with 1st Tank Battalion supported
Marines and sailors with 1st Tank Battalion supported the Reach Out Morongo Basin community service program by performing community service throughout the Morongo Basin Oct. 4, 2013. The Marines and sailors per... More
3rd Combat Engineers Battalion Marines and sailors
3rd Combat Engineers Battalion Marines and sailors were deployed to Afghanistan for seven months. The mission of 3rd CEB is to provide mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and limited general engineering ... More
Marines, sailors, civilians and their families made
Marines, sailors, civilians and their families made their way to the Combat Center Firehouse to enjoy chili during the Combat Center Fire Department's Annual Chili Lunch Oct. 9, 2013.
Marines and sailors with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion's
Marines and sailors with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion's advanced party returned home to the Combat Center Oct. 11, 2013. The Marines and sailors were deployed to Afghanistan for seven months.
Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 conducted
Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 conducted a non-combatant evacuation operation exercise aboard the Combat Center Oct. 18. The exercise trained MAWTS-1 Marines how to evacuate non-combatants from ... More
Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, Combat Center base sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, Combat Center base sergeant major, rides in a car down Adobe Road during the 77th annual Pioneer Days Parade Oct. 19, 2013.
Caleb Torrey, analyst, and Nathaniel Eskridge, senior
Caleb Torrey, analyst, and Nathaniel Eskridge, senior analyst, explain the different sections of a map to students at Palm Vista Elementary Nov. 20, 2013. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro B... More
Col. Jay M. Bargeron, commanding officer, 7th Marine
Col. Jay M. Bargeron, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment, shakes hands with Sgt. Christopher Travis, intelligence targeting chief, Headquarters company, 7th Marine Regiment, after being awarded a Purple He... More
Seaman Ronel Dalisay, corpsman, Robert E. Bush Naval
Seaman Ronel Dalisay, corpsman, Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital, waits patiently to donate blood at the Desert Blood Services blood drive at Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital Dec. 11, 2013.
Cpl. Eric Dibble, blue team, cuts and prepares papaya
Cpl. Eric Dibble, blue team, cuts and prepares papaya for one of his dishes at the Combat Center’s Phelps Mess Hall Dec. 18, 2013.
Paige Graham, 9, daughter of Jennifer Graham, attempts
Paige Graham, 9, daughter of Jennifer Graham, attempts to climb a rock wall during the Climbing Wall Family Night at the Combat Center's West Gym, Jan. 17, 2014.
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon executes their
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon executes their movement unofficially known as the bursting bomb during the Battle Color Ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, March 12, 2014. The platoon consists of... More
Combat Logistics Battalion 7 performed a non-lethal
Combat Logistics Battalion 7 performed a non-lethal weapons training exercise March 21 in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Non-Lethal Weapons Program at the Combat Center’s Range 800. The Acti... More