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CMA cuts work effort with new technology

Work smarter, not harder is a phrase spoken by Marines everywhere, but for personnel at the Combat Center’s Center Magazine Area, it’s a phrase they’ve taken to heart. They used to document ammunition issued and turned-in by hand, which was time consuming with multiple steps and often prone to errors. They’ve recently implemented new technology to

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A Tactical Training Exercise Control Group evaluator raises his notebook to signal other members of the evaluation team July 29, 2012 during an exercise with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at Range 400 during Enhanced Mojave Viper., Lance Cpl. D.J. Wu, 7/28/2012 8:00 PM - A Tactical Training Exercise Control Group evaluator raises his notebook to signal other members of the evaluation team July 29, 2012 during an exercise with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at Range 400 during Enhanced Mojave Viper., Lance Cpl. D.J. Wu, 7/28/2012 8:00 PM

‘War Dogs’ take on Range 400 in EMV

The Marines of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, took on Range 400 in a company-sized mission in a live fire venue July 29, 2012, as part of their Enhanced Mojave Viper training. Company F practiced fire and maneuver techniques with integrated assets like artillery and mortars supporting thier infantrymen.The company attack was on an

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CID cracks down on synthetic drugs

The Combat Center’s Criminal Investigation Division is cracking down on the use, purchase and sales of synthetic drugs such as bath salts and spice. The CID is responsible for investigating all criminal violations and instances that the Department of Defense has a vested interest. One of the most pressing concerns is narcotic-related offenses. As

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GySgt. Eliesel Rivera, platoon sergeant, 1st platoon, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, is welcomed home by his wife, Marian Rivera, July 29, 2012 during a homecoming celebration at the Combat Center., LCpl. Lauren Kurkimilis, 7/30/2012 8:41 AM - GySgt. Eliesel Rivera, platoon sergeant, 1st platoon, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, is welcomed home by his wife, Marian Rivera, July 29, 2012 during a homecoming celebration at the Combat Center., LCpl. Lauren Kurkimilis, 7/30/2012 8:41 AM

Finally home - 1st Tanks returns

Marines and sailors from Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, arrived at the Combat Center July 29, 2012, after a seven-month-long deployment to Helmand province, Afghanistan. Family, friends and fellow service members of 1st Tanks anxiously waited in the rising desert heat to welcome their loved ones home. “That's all you really can do,” said Larry

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The advanced party for Company A, 1st Tank Battalion returned home to the Combat Center July 20. - The advanced party for Company A, 1st Tank Battalion returned home to the Combat Center July 20.