Pfc. Mark Holinsworth, an artillery repair mechanic with Exercise Support Division, works on an M777A2 howitzer July 21. Holinsworth and his fellow Marines spent a week preparing the weapon for re-deployment to the Combat Center’s training ranges. - Pfc. Mark Holinsworth, an artillery repair mechanic with Exercise Support Division, works on an M777A2 howitzer July 21. Holinsworth and his fellow Marines spent a week preparing the weapon for re-deployment to the Combat Center’s training ranges.
As part of the Department of Defense Transportation Incentive Plan, the Combat Center currently has nine vanpools that can carry up to 15 federal employees and active duty Marines and sailors from Beaumont, Barstow and Yucca Valley, Calif. Also available to service members and civilians employed by the federal government is a $30 voucher a month from the TIP to use the Morongo Basin Transit Authority. The buses make stops throughout the base all the way to Palm Springs, Calif. - As part of the Department of Defense Transportation Incentive Plan, the Combat Center currently has nine vanpools that can carry up to 15 federal employees and active duty Marines and sailors from Beaumont, Barstow and Yucca Valley, Calif. Also available to service members and civilians employed by the federal government is a $30 voucher a month from the TIP to use the Morongo Basin Transit Authority. The buses make stops throughout the base all the way to Palm Springs, Calif.
The work of David Jesse McChesney, a renowned wildlife and nature photographer, is being displaying in a free photo exhibit called “Miles of Wonder” at the Joshua Tree National Park visitors center in Joshua Tree until Aug. 9. - The work of David Jesse McChesney, a renowned wildlife and nature photographer, is being displaying in a free photo exhibit called “Miles of Wonder” at the Joshua Tree National Park visitors center in Joshua Tree until Aug. 9.
Marines participating in pre-screening for Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival training swim laps at the training tank July 21. - Marines participating in pre-screening for Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival training swim laps at the training tank July 21.
Memorabilia and photos are displayed of Lance Cpl. Julio Galvan, a 21-year-old automotive diesel mechanic with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion and Maywood, Ill., native, and Pfc. Isidro Godinez, a 19-year-old automotive diesel mechanic with 3rd CEB and a Calexico, Calif., native, in the Combat Center’s Catholic Chapel July 10 during the battalion’s memorial service for their brothers who lost their lives over the Fourth of July weekend. - Memorabilia and photos are displayed of Lance Cpl. Julio Galvan, a 21-year-old automotive diesel mechanic with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion and Maywood, Ill., native, and Pfc. Isidro Godinez, a 19-year-old automotive diesel mechanic with 3rd CEB and a Calexico, Calif., native, in the Combat Center’s Catholic Chapel July 10 during the battalion’s memorial service for their brothers who lost their lives over the Fourth of July weekend.
Staying hydrated is key to staying healthy during the summer months. With lack of drinking water, a person can become dehydrated and develop hyponatremia, a deficiency of sodium in the blood. People can become a heat casualty and suffer from heat cramps, exhaustion and stroke. Studies recommend drinking at least a half-gallon of water per day. - Staying hydrated is key to staying healthy during the summer months. With lack of drinking water, a person can become dehydrated and develop hyponatremia, a deficiency of sodium in the blood. People can become a heat casualty and suffer from heat cramps, exhaustion and stroke. Studies recommend drinking at least a half-gallon of water per day.