Combat Center News

Col. John E. Kasperski, assistant chief of staff G-4, thanks the officers and enlisted Marines he worked alongside throughout his 29 years of service during his retirement ceremony at the Protestant Chapel, July 31, 2015. During the ceremony, Kasperski was awarded the Legion of Merit along with an American flag that was flown over the Combat Center, in recognition of his service, July 11. - Col. John E. Kasperski, assistant chief of staff G-4, thanks the officers and enlisted Marines he worked alongside throughout his 29 years of service during his retirement ceremony at the Protestant Chapel, July 31, 2015. During the ceremony, Kasperski was awarded the Legion of Merit along with an American flag that was flown over the Combat Center, in recognition of his service, July 11.

Combat Center patrons participate in a Resident Advisory Board meeting at the Desert View Clubhouse, July 24, 2014. The resident advisory board allows members of the community to have a more active part of the base community. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/ Released) - Combat Center patrons participate in a Resident Advisory Board meeting at the Desert View Clubhouse, July 24, 2014. The resident advisory board allows members of the community to have a more active part of the base community. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/ Released)

Master Sgt. Justin Booker, Combat Center, equal opportunity advisor, stands in front of his BMW X5 4.4. Booker finds an interest in detailing and fixing cars, and hopes to one day be the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released) - Master Sgt. Justin Booker, Combat Center, equal opportunity advisor, stands in front of his BMW X5 4.4. Booker finds an interest in detailing and fixing cars, and hopes to one day be the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)

Anthony Barba, 8, son of 1st Sgt. Roberto Barba Jr., first sergeant, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, practices swimming the backstroke during swimming lessons held at the Combat Center Training Tank, July 27, 2015. Learning to swim is something that is available to patrons of any age or fitness level. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Anthony Barba, 8, son of 1st Sgt. Roberto Barba Jr., first sergeant, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, practices swimming the backstroke during swimming lessons held at the Combat Center Training Tank, July 27, 2015. Learning to swim is something that is available to patrons of any age or fitness level. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)

Cpl. Joshua Chang, court reporter, Headquarters Battalion, hopes to travel to South Africa once he leaves the Marine Corps. After that he wants to go to college and pursue a career in criminal investigation. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Cpl. Joshua Chang, court reporter, Headquarters Battalion, hopes to travel to South Africa once he leaves the Marine Corps. After that he wants to go to college and pursue a career in criminal investigation. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)