Combat Center News

Amber Bilderain, program manager, Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills, native of Albuquerque, N.M., has been involved with the Marine Corps for more than 18 years. Her position at L.I.N.K.S provides her with an opportunity to continue to work closely with Marines and spouses. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Amber Bilderain, program manager, Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills, native of Albuquerque, N.M., has been involved with the Marine Corps for more than 18 years. Her position at L.I.N.K.S provides her with an opportunity to continue to work closely with Marines and spouses. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

Lance Cpl. Alexander L. Rood, food service specialist, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, native of Sacramento, Calif., was 15 years old when he played his first show for a crowd of 200 people. He draws inspiration from bands such as Danzig, Blink-182 and The Doors. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Lance Cpl. Alexander L. Rood, food service specialist, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, native of Sacramento, Calif., was 15 years old when he played his first show for a crowd of 200 people. He draws inspiration from bands such as Danzig, Blink-182 and The Doors. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/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.

Pfc. Ronald B. Thompson, administrative clerk, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, native of Durham, North Carolina, is the youngest of six boys. He enjoys fishing and hunting because it is a way for him to bond with his family. - Pfc. Ronald B. Thompson, administrative clerk, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, native of Durham, North Carolina, is the youngest of six boys. He enjoys fishing and hunting because it is a way for him to bond with his family.

Belgium native, Sofie Patterson, is a volunteer lead with the Red Cross and used to work at a medical facility for the mentally handicapped. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released) - Belgium native, Sofie Patterson, is a volunteer lead with the Red Cross and used to work at a medical facility for the mentally handicapped. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released)