Combat Center News

The Combat Center Fire department poses for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 3, 2025. The CCFD was recognized as the 2024 United States Marine Corps Small Fire Department of the Year, honoring a year of exceptional performance, innovation, and community engagement at the Corps’ premier service-level training installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt Kristian Floyd) - The Combat Center Fire department poses for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 3, 2025. The CCFD was recognized as the 2024 United States Marine Corps Small Fire Department of the Year, honoring a year of exceptional performance, innovation, and community engagement at the Corps’ premier service-level training installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt Kristian Floyd)

Christopher Burke, a Colorado native, fire dispatcher with Combat Center Fire Department, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, responds to a call at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, June 5, 2025. The Combat Center Fire Department is a community-based organization that aims to provide emergency fire and rescue service, fire prevention program and education, and a fire fighting force capable of handling emergencies, rescues and catastrophes. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You) - Christopher Burke, a Colorado native, fire dispatcher with Combat Center Fire Department, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, responds to a call at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, June 5, 2025. The Combat Center Fire Department is a community-based organization that aims to provide emergency fire and rescue service, fire prevention program and education, and a fire fighting force capable of handling emergencies, rescues and catastrophes. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Nicole Hitch, a Missouri native, community liaison with G-7, Government and External Affairs, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, poses for a photo with her 2024 Training and Education Command Junior Civilian of the Year certificate at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, May 14, 2025. Nicole was recognized for her outstanding contributions in building strategic relationships and liaison support. She developed and maintained a dynamic and far-reaching liaison network spanning federal, state, regional, and local government levels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde) - Nicole Hitch, a Missouri native, community liaison with G-7, Government and External Affairs, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, poses for a photo with her 2024 Training and Education Command Junior Civilian of the Year certificate at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, May 14, 2025. Nicole was recognized for her outstanding contributions in building strategic relationships and liaison support. She developed and maintained a dynamic and far-reaching liaison network spanning federal, state, regional, and local government levels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

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)