Sgt. Maj. Abel Leal, battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, talks to headquarters battalion Marines and sailors by the East Gym after a formation run, Oct. 9, 2014. - Sgt. Maj. Abel Leal, battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, talks to headquarters battalion Marines and sailors by the East Gym after a formation run, Oct. 9, 2014.

Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, speaks to an audience of active duty service members, veterans, their families and local residents during the Memorial Day Remembrance at Twentynine Palms Memorial Cemetery May 26, 2014. Berger stayed after the ceremony to walk through the cemetery and pay tribute to each grave site. - Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, speaks to an audience of active duty service members, veterans, their families and local residents during the Memorial Day Remembrance at Twentynine Palms Memorial Cemetery May 26, 2014. Berger stayed after the ceremony to walk through the cemetery and pay tribute to each grave site.

Tabitha Riess, Donor Specialist, inserts a needle into the arm of Pfc. Chase Gross, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, to begin drawing blood during a blood donation event hosted by Headquarters Battalion and Desert Blood Services at the base Catholic chapel April 22, 2014. Desert Blood Services comes to the Combat Center frequently and travels from unit to unit to give service members and Combat Center patrons an opportunity to donate. - Tabitha Riess, Donor Specialist, inserts a needle into the arm of Pfc. Chase Gross, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, to begin drawing blood during a blood donation event hosted by Headquarters Battalion and Desert Blood Services at the base Catholic chapel April 22, 2014. Desert Blood Services comes to the Combat Center frequently and travels from unit to unit to give service members and Combat Center patrons an opportunity to donate.

Marines sing cadence during a battalion three-mile motivation run along the Physical Fitness Test Track, April 4, 2014. “When you see the companies get together like this, it builds morale and brings the Marines together,” said Cpl. Paul Kelley, military working dog handler, Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters Battalion. - Marines sing cadence during a battalion three-mile motivation run along the Physical Fitness Test Track, April 4, 2014. “When you see the companies get together like this, it builds morale and brings the Marines together,” said Cpl. Paul Kelley, military working dog handler, Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters Battalion.

Lance Cpl. Anthony Leandro, ammunition technician, Center Magazine Area, Headquarters Battalion, prepares to strike a ball during a free 18-hole round of golf at Desert Winds Golf Course, April 4, 2014. The Marines were provided clubs, balls and caddies for the game. - Lance Cpl. Anthony Leandro, ammunition technician, Center Magazine Area, Headquarters Battalion, prepares to strike a ball during a free 18-hole round of golf at Desert Winds Golf Course, April 4, 2014. The Marines were provided clubs, balls and caddies for the game.

Children and spouses of Headquarters Battalion Marines participate in an Easter egg hunt during the HQBN Hippity Hoppity Family Day event at Desert Winds Golf Course, Friday. The family day concluded with various prize giveaways for the Marines and their family members. Prizes included sporting equipment, children’s games, kitchen appliances and a video game system. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Children and spouses of Headquarters Battalion Marines participate in an Easter egg hunt during the HQBN Hippity Hoppity Family Day event at Desert Winds Golf Course, Friday. The family day concluded with various prize giveaways for the Marines and their family members. Prizes included sporting equipment, children’s games, kitchen appliances and a video game system. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)

John Vasquez, soccer player, Tactical Training Exercise Control Group, maneuvers the playing field during an indoor soccer match against Headquarters Battalion at the East Gym Dec. 3, 2013. - John Vasquez, soccer player, Tactical Training Exercise Control Group, maneuvers the playing field during an indoor soccer match against Headquarters Battalion at the East Gym Dec. 3, 2013.