Combat Center News

Cpl. Arthur E. Krenzel III, field radio operator, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, salutes Capt. Kelvin Chew, communications officer, S-6, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, during his meritorious promotion ceremony at the Communications Building of 3rd LAR, Aug. 15, 2014. - Cpl. Arthur E. Krenzel III, field radio operator, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, salutes Capt. Kelvin Chew, communications officer, S-6, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, during his meritorious promotion ceremony at the Communications Building of 3rd LAR, Aug. 15, 2014.

Combat Center children showcase their outfits donated by American Friends of our Armed Forces during a fashion show at the Main Exchange Aug. 15, 2014. The back to school week was well received by families that attended. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Kathryn Seiler/Released) - Combat Center children showcase their outfits donated by American Friends of our Armed Forces during a fashion show at the Main Exchange Aug. 15, 2014. The back to school week was well received by families that attended. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Kathryn Seiler/Released)

Medina knew from his sophomore year in high school that he wanted to join the Marine Corps. Many members of his family, including his stepfather, served in the United States Navy. He is the first generation of his family to serve in the Marine Corps. He enlisted September 7, 2010. - Medina knew from his sophomore year in high school that he wanted to join the Marine Corps. Many members of his family, including his stepfather, served in the United States Navy. He is the first generation of his family to serve in the Marine Corps. He enlisted September 7, 2010.

Matt Kirchner, son of Bobby Kirchner, speaks during his father’s memorial at Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms, Calif., July, 28. The event honored the memory of Bobby with stories, food and some of his favorite songs played over the loudspeakers. - Matt Kirchner, son of Bobby Kirchner, speaks during his father’s memorial at Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms, Calif., July, 28. The event honored the memory of Bobby with stories, food and some of his favorite songs played over the loudspeakers.

Col. Jaroslaw Gromadzinski, Chief of Land Forces Use and Analysis Division, J3, General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces and Maj. Jerzy Kania, training staff, J-7 Training Directorate, General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces observe a fire support team with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment performing firing missions during a mobile assault course in a corridor of the Combat Center's training area, July 27, 2014. - Col. Jaroslaw Gromadzinski, Chief of Land Forces Use and Analysis Division, J3, General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces and Maj. Jerzy Kania, training staff, J-7 Training Directorate, General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces observe a fire support team with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment performing firing missions during a mobile assault course in a corridor of the Combat Center's training area, July 27, 2014.

Sgt. Daniel Andrzejewski, K9 training chief, Provost Marshal's Office, explains the area where Gabi, military working dog, will search during a class on checkpoint searches with military working dogs for the Engineer Company of Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 at Camp Wilson, July 25, 2014. - Sgt. Daniel Andrzejewski, K9 training chief, Provost Marshal's Office, explains the area where Gabi, military working dog, will search during a class on checkpoint searches with military working dogs for the Engineer Company of Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 at Camp Wilson, July 25, 2014.