Combat Center News

Sgt. Maj. Abel Leal, battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, talks to headquarters battalion Marines and sailors by the East Gym after a formation run, Oct. 9, 2014. - Sgt. Maj. Abel Leal, battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, talks to headquarters battalion Marines and sailors by the East Gym after a formation run, Oct. 9, 2014.

Cpl. Brandon Brooks, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, performs a deadlift as part of the strength gauntlet during the Warrior Games at the West Gym aboard the Combat Center Oct. 7, 2014. Competitors had to successfully lift 225 lbs. 10 times during the challenge. - Cpl. Brandon Brooks, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, performs a deadlift as part of the strength gauntlet during the Warrior Games at the West Gym aboard the Combat Center Oct. 7, 2014. Competitors had to successfully lift 225 lbs. 10 times during the challenge.

Combat Center spouses utilize their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training during a Jane Wayne day for 7th Marine Regiment aboard the Combat Center, Oct. 8, 2014. Spouses were able to gain a glimpse into the life of their Marine. (Photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo) - Combat Center spouses utilize their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training during a Jane Wayne day for 7th Marine Regiment aboard the Combat Center, Oct. 8, 2014. Spouses were able to gain a glimpse into the life of their Marine. (Photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo)

Lance Cpl. Johnson has been in the Marine Corps for almost two years and plans on pursuing a career in music when she gets out. She draws her musical inspiration from artists such as Tupac, Missy Elliot and Mark Morrison. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Johnson has been in the Marine Corps for almost two years and plans on pursuing a career in music when she gets out. She draws her musical inspiration from artists such as Tupac, Missy Elliot and Mark Morrison. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo/ Released)

Sgt. Shawon Clark, supply, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, escorts Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills volunteers down the red carpet as they model proper ball attire during the Belle of the Ball event at the Officers’ Club, Oct. 4, 2014. After the event concluded, appropriate ball attire was given away. - Sgt. Shawon Clark, supply, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, escorts Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills volunteers down the red carpet as they model proper ball attire during the Belle of the Ball event at the Officers’ Club, Oct. 4, 2014. After the event concluded, appropriate ball attire was given away.

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.