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)
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)
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)
Students in the Military Student Assistance Group at Twentynine Palms High School pose for a group photo at Twentynine Palms High School, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 14, 2024. - Students in the Military Student Assistance Group at Twentynine Palms High School take a group photo at Twentynine Palms High School, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 14, 2024. The Military Student Assistance Group is a student-ran high school club that helps incoming military students become familiar with the school and the local community. (Courtesy photo by Twentynine Palms High School)
U.S. Marine Corps Commanding Generals from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, meet with instructor pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) during the 1st Annual Wing Commanding General Summit at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 24, 2025. - U.S. Marine Corps Commanding Generals from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, meet with instructor pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) during the 1st Annual Wing Commanding General Summit at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 24, 2025. This marks the first summit intended to update briefs on high-end tactics, Department of Defense capabilities, and provide WTI course updates relevant to future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin G. Rivas)
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)