Combat Center News

Matt Buyten, motocross rider, Metal Mulisha Moto Team, prepares to perform a stunt during the Motocross Jam Fest at a temporary dirt track between Dunham Street and 13th Street aboard the Combat Center, March 7, 2015. Fifteen professional riders participated, three of which were freestyle riders. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Matt Buyten, motocross rider, Metal Mulisha Moto Team, prepares to perform a stunt during the Motocross Jam Fest at a temporary dirt track between Dunham Street and 13th Street aboard the Combat Center, March 7, 2015. Fifteen professional riders participated, three of which were freestyle riders. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

The Combat Center’s waste water treatment facility plays a large part in the installation’s water conservation efforts. The treatment facility recycles all of the water from the installation’s sanitary sewer system. The water is then cleaned, treated and stored as non-potable water, which is used to irrigate the Desert Winds Golf Course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released) - The Combat Center’s waste water treatment facility plays a large part in the installation’s water conservation efforts. The treatment facility recycles all of the water from the installation’s sanitary sewer system. The water is then cleaned, treated and stored as non-potable water, which is used to irrigate the Desert Winds Golf Course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released)

Lance Cpl. Christopher R. Johnson, food service specialist, Marine Wing Support Squadron-374, native of Clearwater, Fla., wrestled throughout high school and enjoys cooking and fishing, which he learned from his uncle. - Lance Cpl. Christopher R. Johnson, food service specialist, Marine Wing Support Squadron-374, native of Clearwater, Fla., wrestled throughout high school and enjoys cooking and fishing, which he learned from his uncle.

Chris Bennett, marketing manager, City of Palm Desert, operates a simulated .50-caliber machine gun at the Combat Convoy Simulator during a tour of the Combat Center March 5, 2015. The CCS allowed the representatives to experience how Marines respond to one another while in a simulated environment. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released) - Chris Bennett, marketing manager, City of Palm Desert, operates a simulated .50-caliber machine gun at the Combat Convoy Simulator during a tour of the Combat Center March 5, 2015. The CCS allowed the representatives to experience how Marines respond to one another while in a simulated environment. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released)

Cpl. Caleb Rhinehart, administrative specialist, Headquarters Battalion, native of St. Louis, Mo., reads to children at Friendly Hills Elementary School during their Read Across America celebratory read-a-thon, March 2, 2015. Approximately eight Marines participated in the school’s read-a-thon. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Cpl. Caleb Rhinehart, administrative specialist, Headquarters Battalion, native of St. Louis, Mo., reads to children at Friendly Hills Elementary School during their Read Across America celebratory read-a-thon, March 2, 2015. Approximately eight Marines participated in the school’s read-a-thon. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

Marshall began training in Mixed Martial Arts in 2007, with her first and primary style being Muai Thai, also known as the ‘Art of the Eight Limbs.’ She also served as a firefighter for five years before deciding to enlist in the Marine Corps in 2011. She continues to train with Fight Club 29. - Marshall began training in Mixed Martial Arts in 2007, with her first and primary style being Muai Thai, also known as the ‘Art of the Eight Limbs.’ She also served as a firefighter for five years before deciding to enlist in the Marine Corps in 2011. She continues to train with Fight Club 29.