Combat Center News

Lance Cpl. D.J. Wu tests out his new scuba skills at the Combat Center's Training Tank April 9, 2012, during a Discovery Scuba course hosted by Get Wet Scuba. The Palm Springs-based company offers these free one-day classes about once a month, and is starting up a full scuba certification course soon. This was Wu's first time scuba diving. - Lance Cpl. D.J. Wu tests out his new scuba skills at the Combat Center's Training Tank April 9, 2012, during a Discovery Scuba course hosted by Get Wet Scuba. The Palm Springs-based company offers these free one-day classes about once a month, and is starting up a full scuba certification course soon. This was Wu's first time scuba diving.

Carol Burton, Combat Center School Liaison, introduces a panel of Morongo Unified School District principals during the first Round Table event between the administrators and parents in the local area Jan. 25, 2012. - Carol Burton, Combat Center School Liaison, introduces a panel of Morongo Unified School District principals during the first Round Table event between the administrators and parents in the local area Jan. 25, 2012.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine regiment, sit in an MV-22 Osprey as it takes off for their Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at the Combat Center July 31, 2011. They partnered with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 crews, from Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., for the mission. - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine regiment, sit in an MV-22 Osprey as it takes off for their Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at the Combat Center July 31, 2011. They partnered with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 crews, from Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., for the mission.

Majors Ben Brown and John Ruffini observe activity onscreen during the Allied Auroras exercise at the Simulation Center July 19, 2011. - Majors Ben Brown and John Ruffini observe activity onscreen during the Allied Auroras exercise at the Simulation Center July 19, 2011.

Lance Cpl. Mark Campbell and Lance Cpl. Vincent Reynoso, both of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, dig out a machine gun bunker June 26, 2008, during a training exercise aboard the Combat Center’s training area. - Lance Cpl. Mark Campbell and Lance Cpl. Vincent Reynoso, both of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, dig out a machine gun bunker June 26, 2008, during a training exercise aboard the Combat Center’s training area.