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The Combat Center to conduct drills as part of earthquake exercise 2023 Great California Shakeout

A mass notification and earthquake drill will take place at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center at 10:19 a.m., Oct. 19, 2023, in conjunction with 2023 Great California ShakeOut Exercise

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Combat Center Slated to Exercise Active Shooter Scenario

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms is slated to exercise its active shooter response and recovery plan at 10 a.m., Sept. 5, 2019 at the Adult Medical Care Center, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms. The exercise is being modeled after past active shooter events to include the Las Vegas Massacre, the Pulse Nightclub, Virginia Tech, and the Washington Naval Shipyard.

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Lance Cpl. Adrian Lopez and Cpl. Bradley Antkowiak, military police officers, Provost Marshal’s Office, neutralize and handcuff notional enemies during a domestic disturbance simulation at Range 800 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016. PMO uses these drills to prepare for scenarios they could potentially encounter while out on patrol. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released) - Lance Cpl. Adrian Lopez and Cpl. Bradley Antkowiak, military police officers, Provost Marshal’s Office, neutralize and handcuff notional enemies during a domestic disturbance simulation at Range 800 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016. PMO uses these drills to prepare for scenarios they could potentially encounter while out on patrol. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released)

Military police clear Range 800

Civilian police officers and Marine military policemen officers from the Combat Center Provost Marshal’s Office participated in training scenarios such as domestic disturbance, escalation of force and active shooter exercises at Range 800, Aug. 30, 2016.

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2nd Lt. Brett Woolard, student, Infantry Officers Course 2-15, posts security atop a building during exercise Talon Reach V at Range 220, March 27, 2015. Talon Reach is a culminating exercise that reinforces Marine Air Ground Task Force operations, introduces air assault planning considerations while leveraging innovative technology. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released) - 2nd Lt. Brett Woolard, student, Infantry Officers Course 2-15, posts security atop a building during exercise Talon Reach V at Range 220, March 27, 2015. Talon Reach is a culminating exercise that reinforces Marine Air Ground Task Force operations, introduces air assault planning considerations while leveraging innovative technology. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released)

Talon Reach V provides essential training for IOC

A CH-53 Super Stallion hovered over Farah City as 25 Marines inserted in the still of night. Moments after their patrol commenced, the Marines were suddenly bombarded by sounds of explosions that echoed through the streets. As the mortars fell around the future infantry officers, they set up defensive positions and stood ready to take on opposing forces during exercise Talon Reach V.

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Two Marine role players attempt to get past security and board an aircraft on Lance Corporal Torrey L. Gray Field, Oct. 10, 2014. The role player’s job was to harass the Marines in ways they would have to deal with in a live scenario. - Two Marine role players attempt to get past security and board an aircraft on Lance Corporal Torrey L. Gray Field, Oct. 10, 2014. The role player’s job was to harass the Marines in ways they would have to deal with in a live scenario.

3/3 conducts NEO exercise aboard Combat Center

3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, conducted a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation Exercise on Lance Corporal Torrey L. Gray Field and Del Valle Field, Oct. 10, 2014.The Marines of 3/3 were provided with air support from Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., during the

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Cpl. Kelsey Marvel, military police, Provost Marshal's Office, runs on a treadmill at the West Gym cardio room, May 21, 2014. The Combat Center's gyms cater to many types of workouts for individuals who want to train at their own pace. - Cpl. Kelsey Marvel, military police, Provost Marshal's Office, runs on a treadmill at the West Gym cardio room, May 21, 2014. The Combat Center's gyms cater to many types of workouts for individuals who want to train at their own pace.

Combat Center gyms offer indoor alternatives to outdoor training

Desert sun rays beam on service members every day aboard the Combat Center. As the seasons transition into the summer, Marines and sailors will continue to train and exercise. The 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign began, May 26, 2014, to raise awareness on safety for recreational activities and workouts in the rising temperatures of the season. Whether in the field or on the main side of the base, it is important to consider the weather when planning activities.

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