U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare for training at the Battle Simulation Center, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 8, 2025. The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s partnership with MAGTFTC’s BSC and 1st MARDIV units represents a long-term investment in gaining a strategic edge by developing performance metrics for Fire Support Team training and enhancing systems like the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Virtual Trainer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Higman) - U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare for training at the Battle Simulation Center, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 8, 2025. The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s partnership with MAGTFTC’s BSC and 1st MARDIV units represents a long-term investment in gaining a strategic edge by developing performance metrics for Fire Support Team training and enhancing systems like the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Virtual Trainer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Higman)
An N1 Archer drone staged to take off. - An N1 Archer drone staged to take off during a showcase at Range 220, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 12, 2025. The N1 Archer is the first FPV platform built to deliver modular warheads on the BlueUAS list authorized for official Department of Defense use. The sUAS showcase provided joint service members the opportunity to explore the N1 Archer’s controls and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Saige Steiber)
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, take down camouflage netting during a Tactical Logistics Operations Course as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-25 at Range 800, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 30, 2025. TLOC tests the logistics element’s ability to sustain operations in a contested environment by integrating ground logistics capabilities to ensure mission success. ITX enhances the lethality, autonomy and decision-making of the MAGTF by creating a challenging and realistic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia) - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, take down camouflage netting during a Tactical Logistics Operations Course as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-25 at Range 800, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 30, 2025. TLOC tests the logistics element’s ability to sustain operations in a contested environment by integrating ground logistics capabilities to ensure mission success. ITX enhances the lethality, autonomy and decision-making of the MAGTF by creating a challenging and realistic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, low crawl through an obstacle course during their final evaluation as part of a 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 19, 2024. The 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition assesses tactical proficiency and determines the Regiment's most capable squad under simulated combat conditions. Designed to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures, the event also promotes professional growth and camaraderie through healthy competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia) - U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, low crawl through an obstacle course during their final evaluation as part of a 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 19, 2024. The 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition assesses tactical proficiency and determines the Regiment's most capable squad under simulated combat conditions. Designed to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures, the event also promotes professional growth and camaraderie through healthy competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)
Defense Innovation Unit leads the Blue UAS Refresh at The Combat Center - A drone technician sets simulated payloads onto a Perimeter 8 during a Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Refresh Challenge at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on Nov. 4, 2024. The purpose of the challenge is to directly evaluate and assess Unmanned Aerial System platforms focused on advanced modularity and rapid-update software and shape technology choices with the most operational impact. Approved drones may join the Blue UAS list for rapid deployment, with Global ATO, which enhances the DODs ability to quickly scale and field drone technology. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)
A U.S. Marine holds an electronic tablet - A U.S. Marine with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, uses a tablet to plot on a map during an Adversary Force Exercise as part of Service-Level Training Exercise 5-24 at Range 220, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 6, 2024. TTECG has supported the Fleet Marine Force through various exercises including the SLTE Program and continue to ensure safety throughout every training event. SLTE 5-24 is purpose built to train, develop, and validate the Infantry Battalion Experiment as part of a larger MAGTF operation as a Stand-in Force across a contested multi-domain distributed environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hunter Wagner)