Michele Godfrey, prevention and education specialist,
Michele Godfrey, prevention and education specialist, Family Advocacy Program, welcomes service workers to the Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-Off event held at the FAP building aboard the Combat Center, Apri... More
Julia Cramer, pitcher, the Lady Coyotes, kicks the
Julia Cramer, pitcher, the Lady Coyotes, kicks the ball during a spouses’ kickball game at Felix Field, March 15, 2015. Cramer plays for the Lady Coyotes, which consists of spouses from the Marine Corps Tactica... More
A Rubber-Tired Articulated Steering Multi-purpose Tractor
A Rubber-Tired Articulated Steering Multi-purpose Tractor is operated by Marines of Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 to move aluminum panels during a refurbishing project on the Strategic Expeditionary Airfield... More
Joyce Te’o, volunteer dancer, performs her dance routine
Joyce Te’o, volunteer dancer, performs her dance routine for Marines at Littleton Dining Facility aboard the Combat Center, March 26, 2015. The performance was part of a celebration put on by Littleton held on ... More
Headquarters Battalion Marines run in formation during
Headquarters Battalion Marines run in formation during the Amazing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Race aboard the Combat Center, April 3, 2015. During the event, the teams ran to eight locations through... More
What I've Learned: Walter Carreno
Lance Cpl. Walter Carreno, distribution management specialist, Headquarters Battalion, has been playing soccer for more than 12 years, to which he attributes to most of his success in the Marine Corps. (Officia... More
Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, commanding general, 3rd
Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, commanding general, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operates a Rubber-Tired Articulated Steering and Multi-Purpose Tractor and is assisted by Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Whitlock, engineer equipme... More
Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion traverse the desert on the way to set up a forward combat operations center during Exercise Desert Scimitar, April 12, 2015, aboard the Combat Center. Div... More
1st Marine Division brass quintet, directed by Staff
1st Marine Division brass quintet, directed by Staff Sgt. Alexander Panes, plays a rendition of John Newton’s ‘Amazing Grace’ during the post office dedication ceremony for retired Col. Marcel Jacques ‘Mac’ Dub... More
Amber Bilderain, program manager, Lifestyles, Insights,
Amber Bilderain, program manager, Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills, teaches children about Marine Corps values during the CAX for Kids, a "Day in the Life of a Hero" event aboard the Comba... More
Combat Center patrons participate in the five-kilometer
Combat Center patrons participate in the five-kilometer Earth Day Fun Run at Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Combat Center, April 24, 2015. Other Earth Day activities held aboard the Combat Center included ... More
The Color Guard for 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance
The Color Guard for 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion stands at parade rest during a building dedication ceremony at 3rd LAR Headquarters Building, April 30, 2015. The ceremony honored Cpl. Adam A. Gal... More
What I've Learned: Robert Aguilera
Lance Cpl. Robert Aguilera, administration specialist, Installation Personnel Administration Specialist, Headquarters Battalion, was a cadet for three years with the Los Angeles Police Department. On his spare ... More
Brent Norquist, deputy director, Marine Corps Community
Brent Norquist, deputy director, Marine Corps Community Services, speaks about the importance of sexual assault awareness and prevention during the Colorful Consent 5k Run at the Physical Fitness Test track, Ma... More
What I've Learned: Josue Funes. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Cpl. Josue Funes, Light Armored Vehicle repair technician, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, has practiced martial arts for more than six years and has recently taken up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the Yuc... More
Rock band, Buckcherry, performs for Combat Center patrons
Rock band, Buckcherry, performs for Combat Center patrons during the ‘We Salute You Fest’ at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, May 8, 2015. The band Adelitas Way opened the concert for Buckcherry’s performance. ... More
The Combat Center Color Guard carries the colors while
The Combat Center Color Guard carries the colors while Marine Band San Diego, directed by Gunnery Sgt. Garry Robison, performs during the Patriotic Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley, Calif., May 23, 2015. T... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stand
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stand at parade rest during the battalion’s change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 1, 2015. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Sean M. Ha... More
What I've Learned: Gabriel George
Lance Cpl. Gabriel George, Special Intelligence System Communicator, Headquarters Battalion, is an avid reader who had the childhood dream of joining the 101st Airborne Division and fighting in World War II. Du... More
Combat Center Marines and sailors participate in the
Combat Center Marines and sailors participate in the Single Marine Program’s weekly pool tournament held at the 5th Street Zone, July 16, 2015. The event hosted 11 competitors from different units. (Official Ma... More
The 1st Marine Division Band performs during a relief
The 1st Marine Division Band performs during a relief and appointment ceremony for 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 19, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A... More
Chris Elliott, water resource manager, Natural Resources
Chris Elliott, water resource manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, educates local water authority officials and community members during a water conservation symposium at the Coachella Valley W... More
Thereatha Volney, library aide, Combat Center Library:
Thereatha Volney, library aide, Combat Center Library: What does Independence Day mean to you? When I think about the Fourth of July, I think of everyone who has served in the military and how we have grown to ... More
Camp Wilson is the Combat Center's central hub for
Camp Wilson is the Combat Center's central hub for all ranges and the location for visiting units to regroup and plan for exercises. It is home to the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, maintained by Marine... More
Pfc. Megan Ripley, motor transport operator, Marine
Pfc. Megan Ripley, motor transport operator, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, helps Melany Cahill, 7, niece of Starr Vassion, native of Twentynine Palms, Calif., as she dismounts from a Medium Tactical Vehicle... More
What I've Learned: Holly Justus
Cpl. Holly Justus, field radio operator, Tactical Training Exercise Control Group, enjoys baking as a way to pass the time and getting to know new people. Since she began baking in April she has made approximat... More
What I've Learned: Mike Chiquito
Chiquito spends his free time practicing martial arts, drawing and listening to music. He manages to train in Jiu-jitsu at Yucca Valley Jiu-jitsu Gym almost every day and still finds time to improve upon his ot... More
Eight Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band, led
Eight Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band, led by Sgt. Michael Barnett, perform a variety of pop song renditions at the West Gym, July 21, 2015. The band played several different popular tunes ranging fro... More
Lance Cpl. Michael King, landing support specialist,
Lance Cpl. Michael King, landing support specialist, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, and Cpl. John Giarrasslo, landing support specialist, CLB-7, get in some afternoon physical training at the Combat Center Train... More
Col. John E. Kasperski, assistant chief of staff G-4,
Col. John E. Kasperski, assistant chief of staff G-4, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, was awarded the Legion of Merit by Combat Center Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta during Kas... More
1st Lt. Kyle Repetti, platoon commander, Marine Corps
1st Lt. Kyle Repetti, platoon commander, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, makes a cut on a plywood board with a table saw at the Combat Center’s Wood Hobby Shop, August 7, 2015. The shop has the t... More
Marines salute during the playing of the National Anthem
Marines salute during the playing of the National Anthem at a retirement ceremony for 1st Sgt. Nelson A. Hidalgo, Company A First Sergeant, 1st Tanks, at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, Aug. 7, 2015. Hidalgo r... More
PMO offers auxiliary reserve program
The Auxiliary Reserve Program provides Marines and sailors aboard the Combat Center with a means to experience law enforcement at their own pace during their off duty hours. Volunteers will get experience perfo... More
More than 50 educators and parents come together at
More than 50 educators and parents come together at the ‘Helping military children discover their strength, potential, aspirations, resourcefulness and confidence institute’ at the Frontline Restaurant, Aug. 11... More
Staff Sgt. Pablo Alarcon, warehouse chief, 1st Tank
Staff Sgt. Pablo Alarcon, warehouse chief, 1st Tank Battalion, operates an electric sander at the Combat Center’s Wood Hobby Shop, Aug. 12, 2015. Many of Alarcon’s projects made at the shop are given away as gi... More
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, sights
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, sights in during a maneuver exercise in support of Large Scale Exercise 15 in the vicinity of the Blacktop Training Area aboard the Combat Center, Aug. 15, 2015... More
Col. David W. Rowe, assistant chief of staff, G-6
Col. David W. Rowe, assistant chief of staff, G-6 Communications and Information Systems, congratulates Danny R. Yandell, frequency manager, G-6 communications and information systems and Charles A. Douglas Jr.... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Darius Woods, corpsman, Naval
Petty Officer 3rd Class Darius Woods, corpsman, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, introduces contestants during the Single Marine Program’s annual ‘Marines Got Talent’ show at the Sunset Cinema aboard the Combat... More
Kylie Scott, 5, daughter of Cpl. Joseph Scott, range
Kylie Scott, 5, daughter of Cpl. Joseph Scott, range maintenance man, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, participates in carnival games during Lincoln Military Housing’s ‘Back to School’ carnival at Li... More
Joshua Tree National Park - Sgt. Robert Bouchard and Sgt. Alex Strait,...
Sgt. Robert Bouchard and Sgt. Alex Strait, explosive ordnance disposal technicians, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, G-3 Operations and Training, demonstrate the use of the Mark I Packbot and the Mark II Talon, gro... More
Col. James B. Hanlon, Combat Center Chief of Staff,
Col. James B. Hanlon, Combat Center Chief of Staff, plants a blue pinwheel, as a symbol of child abuse prevention, at the Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-Off event at the Family Advocacy Program building aboa... More
Eileen Murray, pitcher, the Grass Stains, pitches the
Eileen Murray, pitcher, the Grass Stains, pitches the ball during a spouses’ kickball game at Felix Field, March 15, 2015. The Spring Kickball League started March 1 and is scheduled until April 15. (Official M... More
Cpl. Dylan Carlson, motor transportation operator,
Cpl. Dylan Carlson, motor transportation operator, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, sets an aluminum panel into place for the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field at Camp Wilson, March 23, 2015. Over time, ru... More
Joyce Te’o, volunteer dancer, hula dances to traditional
Joyce Te’o, volunteer dancer, hula dances to traditional Hawaiian music at Littleton Dining Facility aboard the Combat Center, March 26, 2015. Te’o is one of six hula dancers who volunteered to do a performance... More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment listen
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment listen to a subject matter expert on the impact sexual assault haves on an offender during the Amazing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Race at Provost Mars... More
Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, commanding general, 3rd
Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, commanding general, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, talks to Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Whitlock, engineer equipment operator, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, during Rocco’s visit to the Strate... More
Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion set up a communications network for a combat operations center during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard the Combat Center, April 12, 2015. The network enabl... More
The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Color Guard
The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Color Guard stands at parade rest during the post office dedication ceremony for retired Col. Marcel Jacques ‘Mac’ Dube held at the United States Post Office of Twentyn... More
Children sample a Meal Ready-to-Eat during the CAX
Children sample a Meal Ready-to-Eat during the CAX for Kids, a "Day in the Life of a Hero" event aboard the Combat Center, April 20, 2015. During the event, the children received classes to understand what thei... More
Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Natural Resources
Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, pushes his children, Arya Pochop, 2, and 8-month old J. T. Pochop, in a stroller while participating in the five-kilometer Earth D... More
Cpl. Garett Wilson, Light Armored Vehicle crewman,
Cpl. Garett Wilson, Light Armored Vehicle crewman, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, carries the Company D guidon during a building dedication ceremony at 3rd LAR Headquarters Building, April 30, 2015... More
Combat Center patrons line up before the start of the
Combat Center patrons line up before the start of the Colorful Consent 5 Kilometer Run at the Physical Fitness Test track, May 1, 2015. Lance Cpl. Ben Mills, postal clerk, Headquarters Battalion, finished in fi... More
Stevie D, guitarist, Buckcherry, performs during the
Stevie D, guitarist, Buckcherry, performs during the ‘We Salute You Fest’ at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, May 8, 2015. The band Adelitas Way opened the concert for Buckcherry’s performance. (Official Mari... More
Marine Band San Diego, directed by Gunnery Sgt. Garry
Marine Band San Diego, directed by Gunnery Sgt. Garry Robison, performs traditional military marching music during the Patriotic Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley, Calif., May 23, 2015. (Official Marine Cor... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, salute
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, salute the colors while the national anthem is played during the battalion’s change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 1, 2015. Lt. Col... More
Pfc. Sydney Child, student, Marine Corps
Pfc. Sydney Child, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronic School, lines up a shot during the Single Marine Program’s weekly pool tournament held at the 5th Street Zone, July 16, 2015. (Official Marine C... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stand
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stand at parade rest during the battalion’s relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 19, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A. Smith relinq... More
Brian Macy, general manager, Indio Water Authority,
Brian Macy, general manager, Indio Water Authority, answers questions about water conservation strategies during a water conservation symposium at the Coachella Valley Water District, in Palm Desert, Calif., Ju... More
Louise Connor, spouse of 1st Sgt. Keith Connor, battery
Louise Connor, spouse of 1st Sgt. Keith Connor, battery 1st Sgt., 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and their son, Jordan Connor: What does Independence Day mean to you? It's exciting that this weekend he's ... More
Camp Wilson is the Combat Center's central hub for
Camp Wilson is the Combat Center's central hub for all ranges and the location for visiting units to regroup and plan for exercises. It is home to the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, maintained by Marine... More
Children from the Twentynine Palms community, climb
Children from the Twentynine Palms community, climb aboard a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle during the Twentynine Palms Independence Day celebration at Luckie Park, July 4, 2015. The vehicle display... More
Members of the 1st Marine Division Band play "Happy
Members of the 1st Marine Division Band play "Happy Birthday" for Messiah Johnson, 9, son of Marine veteran Colins Johnson, at the West Gym, July 21, 2015. The section, led by Sgt. Michael Barnett, performed as... More
Staff Sgt. Theodore C. Hutchins, aquatics staff
Staff Sgt. Theodore C. Hutchins, aquatics staff non-commissioned officer in charge, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, oversees swimmers as he performs duties as a lifeguard at the Combat Center Tra... More
Combat Center Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Lewis A.
Combat Center Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta and Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, installation sergeant major, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, bestow awards and certificates to Col John E. Ka... More
1st Lt. Kyle Repetti, platoon commander, Marine Corps
1st Lt. Kyle Repetti, platoon commander, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, makes a cut on a plywood board with a table saw at the Combat Center’s Wood Hobby Shop, August 7, 2015. (Official Marine C... More
During his retirement ceremony, 1st Sgt. Nelson A.
During his retirement ceremony, 1st Sgt. Nelson A. Hidalgo, Company A First Sergeant, 1st Tank Battalion, receives the Meritorious Service Medal at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, Aug. 7, 2015. Hidalgo began h... More
Zoe Trautman, instructor, Military Child Education
Zoe Trautman, instructor, Military Child Education Coalition, teaches the ‘Helping military children discover their strength, potential, aspirations, resourcefulness and confidence institute’ at the Frontline R... More
Staff Sgt. Pablo Alarcon, warehouse chief, 1st Tank
Staff Sgt. Pablo Alarcon, warehouse chief, 1st Tank Battalion, stains his most recent project, a coat hanger, at the Combat Center’s Wood Hobby Shop, Aug. 12, 2015. When his design is finished he intends to uti... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicle operators with 1st Battalion,
Amphibious Assault Vehicle operators with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, stage for a 50 kilometer, live-fire and maneuver exercise in support of Large Scale Exercise 15 in the vicinity of the Blacktop Trai... More
Col. David W. Rowe, assistant chief of staff, G-6
Col. David W. Rowe, assistant chief of staff, G-6 Communication and Information Systems, describes working with Danny R. Yandell, frequency manager, G-6, Charles A. Douglas Jr. and Timothy Cousins, telecommunic... More
‘Cloud City,’ disk jockeys, show off their mix during
‘Cloud City,’ disk jockeys, show off their mix during the Single Marine Program’s annual ‘Marines Got Talent’ show at the Sunset Cinema aboard the Combat Center, Aug. 21, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by P... More
Louise, desert tortoise, Natural Resources and Environmental
Louise, desert tortoise, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, raises awareness of the protected desert tortoise species aboard the Combat Center at the Lincoln Military Housing’s ‘Back to School’ carniv... More
Joshua Tree National Park - Tom Baumgarten, superintendent, Morongo Ba...
Tom Baumgarten, superintendent, Morongo Basin Unified School District, raises money for the Joshua Tree Rotary Club by volunteering for the dunk tank during the Joshua Tree Summer Splash event at the Joshua Tre... More
Jessica Kick, in-fielder, the Crash, kicks the ball
Jessica Kick, in-fielder, the Crash, kicks the ball during a spouses’ kickball game at Felix Field, March 15, 2015. The league currently has more than 70 spouses participating who are divided into five teams. (... More
Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadrons 374 and
Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadrons 374 and 372 work together to lay new matting for the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field at Camp Wilson, March 23, 2015. The project was part of an effort to replace... More
Pasi Larsen, volunteer dancer, performs a traditional
Pasi Larsen, volunteer dancer, performs a traditional Hawaiian dance routine for Marines at Littleton Dining Facility aboard the Combat Center, March 26, 2015. Every year Littleton holds a different performance... More
3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment Marines finish as
3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment Marines finish as a team during the Amazing Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Race aboard the Combat Center, April 3, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Sch... More
Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, commanding general, 3rd
Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, commanding general, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to crash fire rescue Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 during his visit to the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field ... More
Sgt. Trevor Miller, anti-tank missile-man, Company
Sgt. Trevor Miller, anti-tank missile-man, Company A, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, packs water onto his Light Armored Vehicle 25 during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard the Combat Center, April 12... More
The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Color Guard
The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Color Guard presents the colors while the 1st Marine Division brass quintet, directed by Staff Sgt. Alexander Panes, performs the National Anthem during the post office... More
Children and their parents sign up for the CAX for
Children and their parents sign up for the CAX for Kids, a "Day in the Life of a Hero" event aboard the Combat Center, April 20, 2015. The event was organized by Lincoln Military Housing and the Lifestyles, Ins... More
Pfc. Morgan Atwell and Pfc. Brandy Stover, administration
Pfc. Morgan Atwell and Pfc. Brandy Stover, administration specialists, Installation Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters Battalion, participate in the five-kilometer Earth Day Fun Run at Desert Winds G... More
Lt. Col. Matt Good, battalion commander, 3rd Light
Lt. Col. Matt Good, battalion commander, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, speaks to family and friends of Cpl. Adam A. Galvez, Light Armored Vehicle mechanic, Lance Cpl. Justin D. Reppuhn, motor tran... More
Combat Center patrons run through clouds of colored
Combat Center patrons run through clouds of colored cornstarch during the Colorful Consent 5 Kilometer Run at the Physical Fitness Test track, May 1, 2015. The run was open to anyone with base access and the fi... More
Combat Center patrons cheer for rock band, Buckcherry,
Combat Center patrons cheer for rock band, Buckcherry, during the ‘We Salute You Fest’ music celebration at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, May 8, 2015. The event featured live performances from rock bands Buc... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Stephen K. Lowe, Grubstake Days
Master Gunnery Sgt. Stephen K. Lowe, Grubstake Days Parade Grand Marshal, and his wife, Sue Lowe, ride in the Patriotic Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley, Calif., May 23, 2015. Lowe serves as the senior enl... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, prepare
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, prepare for the transfer of colors during the battalion’s change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 1, 2015. The ceremony concluded wit... More
Lance Cpl. Darrin Pringle, diesel mechanic, Combat
Lance Cpl. Darrin Pringle, diesel mechanic, Combat Logistics Battalion 453, prepares to take a shot during the Single Marine Program’s weekly pool tournament held at the 5th Street Zone, July 16, 2015. Despite ... More
Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A. Smith, former battalion sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A. Smith, former battalion sergeant major, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, passes the noncommissioned officer sword Lt. Col. Christopher T. Steele, battalion commander, 2/7, during the ba... More
Chris Elliott, water resource manager, Natural Resources
Chris Elliott, water resource manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, informs audience members about water conservation strategies utilized by the Combat Center during a water conservation symposi... More
Michael Rey, retired Chief Warrant Officer 2: What
Michael Rey, retired Chief Warrant Officer 2: What does Independence Day mean to you? It's the United States' Independence Day. It celebrates the day we kicked butt, took over and gained our independence and freedom.
Camp Wilson is the Combat Center's central hub for
Camp Wilson is the Combat Center's central hub for all ranges and the location for visiting units to regroup and plan for exercises. It is home to the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, maintained by Marine... More
The Combat Center Color Guard present the colors during
The Combat Center Color Guard present the colors during the singing of the National Anthem sung by Horace Miller, retired Marine, during the Twentynine Palms Independence Day celebration at Luckie Park, July 4,... More
Members of the 1st Marine Division Band, led by Sgt.
Members of the 1st Marine Division Band, led by Sgt. Michael Barnett, perform a variety of pop song renditions at the West Gym, July 21, 2015. The Combat Center hosted the performance as part of the library’s S... More
Cpl. Kyle Fierro, radio technician, 3rd Assault Amphibian
Cpl. Kyle Fierro, radio technician, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, practices the breaststroke at the Combat Center Training Tank, July 27, 2015. The breaststroke is a commonly swam swimming technique used in ... More
Combat Center Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Lewis A.
Combat Center Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta thanks the family of Col. John E. Kasperski, assistant chief of staff G-4, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, during his retirement ce... More
Carl Vanderzee, family readiness officer, Marine Wing
Carl Vanderzee, family readiness officer, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, and Joseph Viscuso, recreation attendant, Combat Center’s Wood Hobby Shop, sand down a cutting board at the shop, August 7, 2015. The ... More
Marines with 1st Tank Battalion stand in formation
Marines with 1st Tank Battalion stand in formation while 1st Sgt. Nelson A. Hidalgo, Company A First Sergeant, 1st Tanks, receives the Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torr... More
More than 50 educators and parents gather at the ‘Helping
More than 50 educators and parents gather at the ‘Helping military children discover their strength, potential, aspirations, resourcefulness and confidence institute’ at the Frontline Restaurant, Aug. 11, 2015.... More
Staff Sgt. Pablo Alarcon, warehouse chief, 1st Tank
Staff Sgt. Pablo Alarcon, warehouse chief, 1st Tank Battalion, enjoys spending time at the Combat Center’s Wood Hobby Shop working on projects to give as going away and retirement gifts. Since he started woodwo... More