Combat Center News

Van Nguyen was an avid motorcycle cross rider as a teenager. Years after his retirement from the Marine Corps, he and his friends make an annual trip called a “man-cation” to engage in off-road riding. - Van Nguyen was an avid motorcycle cross rider as a teenager. Years after his retirement from the Marine Corps, he and his friends make an annual trip called a “man-cation” to engage in off-road riding.

Lt. Col. Brynn H. Schreiner, commanding officer, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, makes his remarks during the squadron's change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 18, 2014. "I'm going to take care of the Phantoms, and I look forward to every challenge I come across," Schreiner said. - Lt. Col. Brynn H. Schreiner, commanding officer, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, makes his remarks during the squadron's change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 18, 2014. "I'm going to take care of the Phantoms, and I look forward to every challenge I come across," Schreiner said.

Maj, Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, kneels in prayer during the memorial service for retired Marine Col. M.J. 'Mac' Dube at the base Catholic chapel, June 13, 2014. Dube enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 during the Korean War, and later commission in 1958. - Maj, Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, kneels in prayer during the memorial service for retired Marine Col. M.J. 'Mac' Dube at the base Catholic chapel, June 13, 2014. Dube enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 during the Korean War, and later commission in 1958.

Aric Pope, recreational attendant, West Gym, searches for his next opportunity to advance up the rock-climbing wall at the West Gym, June 4, 2014. With air-conditioning, hydration readily available and safety systems in place, the rock-climbing wall at the West Gym offers a safe facility for all Combat Center patrons. - Aric Pope, recreational attendant, West Gym, searches for his next opportunity to advance up the rock-climbing wall at the West Gym, June 4, 2014. With air-conditioning, hydration readily available and safety systems in place, the rock-climbing wall at the West Gym offers a safe facility for all Combat Center patrons.

Cpl. Decil Burns, lifeguard and safety swimmer, Training Tank, helps a participant over come her fear of jumping into the pool by catching her on the way down during a swimming class for children hosted at the Training Tank, June 10, 2014. The group of children are part of a program which takes kids who are in home schooling and have them participate in activities that change monthly. - Cpl. Decil Burns, lifeguard and safety swimmer, Training Tank, helps a participant over come her fear of jumping into the pool by catching her on the way down during a swimming class for children hosted at the Training Tank, June 10, 2014. The group of children are part of a program which takes kids who are in home schooling and have them participate in activities that change monthly.

Pope has been climbing and hiking for the 13 years he has lived in Joshua Tree. Since the age of five he has also ridden dirt bikes, constantly seeking a thrill either in his day-to day life, in the open stretches of sand in the desert, or on the side of a mountain. - Pope has been climbing and hiking for the 13 years he has lived in Joshua Tree. Since the age of five he has also ridden dirt bikes, constantly seeking a thrill either in his day-to day life, in the open stretches of sand in the desert, or on the side of a mountain.