Combat Center News

Marines with 7th Marine Regiment conduct a pass and review during a relief and appointment and retirement ceremony for 7th Marine Regiment's sergeant major at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, Mar. 7. Distinguished guests, families and friends were invited to wish fair winds and following seas to Sgt. Maj. Scott A. Samuels and welcome the incoming sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Rodney L. Lane. - Marines with 7th Marine Regiment conduct a pass and review during a relief and appointment and retirement ceremony for 7th Marine Regiment's sergeant major at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, Mar. 7. Distinguished guests, families and friends were invited to wish fair winds and following seas to Sgt. Maj. Scott A. Samuels and welcome the incoming sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Rodney L. Lane.

Tracy Yu, student, University of Southern California, fires at simulated enemies at the Battle Simulation Center during a tour of the Combat Center, March 4, 2014. The majority of the tour participants expressed an interest in working with military families upon completion of their schooling. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Tracy Yu, student, University of Southern California, fires at simulated enemies at the Battle Simulation Center during a tour of the Combat Center, March 4, 2014. The majority of the tour participants expressed an interest in working with military families upon completion of their schooling. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)

Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from Desert Hot Springs High School escort guests to the American Friends of our Armed Forces Salute the Troops dinner at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells, Calif., March 4, 2014. Prior to dinner, the band, cadets and Marine color guard performed an opening ceremony that included presenting the colors, as well as a live rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" from the band. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from Desert Hot Springs High School escort guests to the American Friends of our Armed Forces Salute the Troops dinner at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells, Calif., March 4, 2014. Prior to dinner, the band, cadets and Marine color guard performed an opening ceremony that included presenting the colors, as well as a live rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" from the band. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)

Lance Cpl. Ruthiea Johnson, administrative specialist, HQBN, Combat Center, talks to children about their favorite Dr. Suess book during a visit to Friendly Hills Elementary School during the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day, March 3, 2014. The Marines read to various age groups throughout the day, visiting students from grades kindergarten through third.(Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Lance Cpl. Ruthiea Johnson, administrative specialist, HQBN, Combat Center, talks to children about their favorite Dr. Suess book during a visit to Friendly Hills Elementary School during the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day, March 3, 2014. The Marines read to various age groups throughout the day, visiting students from grades kindergarten through third. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)

John McEnroe tosses up a tennis ball to serve during the John McEnroe Challenge for Charity at the Indian Wells Tennis courts March 1, 2014. The day of he event was also the grand opening of Stadium 2, a new tennis court in the facility. - John McEnroe tosses up a tennis ball to serve during the John McEnroe Challenge for Charity at the Indian Wells Tennis courts March 1, 2014. The day of he event was also the grand opening of Stadium 2, a new tennis court in the facility.

Navy Lt. Paul Armstrong, Chaplain, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, teaches an ethics class to officers of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, in the Pickle Lodge Feb. 22, 2014. The ethics class included an individual’s 'moral compass' and how decisions made in the workplace can affect morale. - Navy Lt. Paul Armstrong, Chaplain, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, teaches an ethics class to officers of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, in the Pickle Lodge Feb. 22, 2014. The ethics class included an individual’s 'moral compass' and how decisions made in the workplace can affect morale.