Combat Center News

Marines enjoy hot dogs during a visit from chefs George Kapetsonis and Romulo Partido to the Littleton mess hall, Dec. 2, 2014. These chefs came to the Combat Center as part of Sodexo’s food initiative. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Marines enjoy hot dogs during a visit from chefs George Kapetsonis and Romulo Partido to the Littleton mess hall, Dec. 2, 2014. These chefs came to the Combat Center as part of Sodexo’s food initiative. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

A Marine with 3rd Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion, takes part in conduct the marksmanship event of the 3rd LAR field meet aboard the Combat Center, Nov. 20, 2014. 3rd LAR tries to conduct training that incorporates basic combat skills in events like the field meet. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - A Marine with 3rd Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion, takes part in conduct the marksmanship event of the 3rd LAR field meet aboard the Combat Center, Nov. 20, 2014. 3rd LAR tries to conduct training that incorporates basic combat skills in events like the field meet. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

Best is passionate about photography and cars. His favorite cars are imports because he enjoys their uniquely customized projects. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia Day/Released) - Best is passionate about photography and cars. His favorite cars are imports because he enjoys their uniquely customized projects. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia Day/Released)

Staff Sgt. Brandon Dodson, platoon sergeant, Baker Co, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines is welcomed by family, friends and Marines of 1/7 at the Combat Center, Nov. 17, 2014. Dodson, a motorcycle enthusiast, was escorted to his house by a motorcycle brigade and when he arrived, he was warmly greeted by his company. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Staff Sgt. Brandon Dodson, platoon sergeant, Baker Co, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines is welcomed by family, friends and Marines of 1/7 at the Combat Center, Nov. 17, 2014. Dodson, a motorcycle enthusiast, was escorted to his house by a motorcycle brigade and when he arrived, he was warmly greeted by his company. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

Retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Buck Bedard, guest of honor, gives a speech during the Headquarters Battalion’s 239th Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony held at the Rio Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, Sunday. During the ball, Marines also witnessed ceremonious events, such as, the cutting of the cake and the passing of the first piece of cake form the oldest marine present to the youngest, representing the passing of tradition from one generation of Marines to the next. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released) - Retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Buck Bedard, guest of honor, gives a speech during the Headquarters Battalion’s 239th Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony held at the Rio Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, Sunday. During the ball, Marines also witnessed ceremonious events, such as, the cutting of the cake and the passing of the first piece of cake form the oldest marine present to the youngest, representing the passing of tradition from one generation of Marines to the next. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, Combat Center Sergeant Major, aims an M14 service rifle down range during the High Desert Regional Shooting Competition at the Combat Center, Nov. 13, 2014. Villalino fired the first shot, signifying the start of the competition. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released) - Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, Combat Center Sergeant Major, aims an M14 service rifle down range during the High Desert Regional Shooting Competition at the Combat Center, Nov. 13, 2014. Villalino fired the first shot, signifying the start of the competition. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released)