MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – Solar Panels soak up the sun’s rays and convert it to electric power during an Experimental Forward Operating Base exercise at the Combat Center being conducted by Third Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. The Marines from 3rd Bn., 5th Marines are the first military unit to use nothing but renewable energy to power their systems as they take part in Enhanced Mojave Viper, a month-long, combined arms live fire pre-deployment exercise in the Mojave Desert. After testing is complete, the battalion is scheduled to deploy with this equipment to Afghanistan in the fall. - MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – Solar Panels soak up the sun’s rays and convert it to electric power during an Experimental Forward Operating Base exercise at the Combat Center being conducted by Third Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. The Marines from 3rd Bn., 5th Marines are the first military unit to use nothing but renewable energy to power their systems as they take part in Enhanced Mojave Viper, a month-long, combined arms live fire pre-deployment exercise in the Mojave Desert. After testing is complete, the battalion is scheduled to deploy with this equipment to Afghanistan in the fall.
Sandy L. Santiago, a player for the women’s varsity soccer team, passes the ball to a teammate during a practice July 26 at Felix Field. For the first time in the history of the Combat Center, a women’s varsity soccer team has been formed. - Sandy L. Santiago, a player for the women’s varsity soccer team, passes the ball to a teammate during a practice July 26 at Felix Field. For the first time in the history of the Combat Center, a women’s varsity soccer team has been formed.
Bikers from throughout the Morongo Basin participated in the Phantom Fury Nomad Motorcycle Club's first Poker Run July 24, in hopes of raising money to build a trike for Staff Sgt. David Lyon, a member of the Wounded Warrior Regiment. Lyon was injured while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. - Bikers from throughout the Morongo Basin participated in the Phantom Fury Nomad Motorcycle Club's first Poker Run July 24, in hopes of raising money to build a trike for Staff Sgt. David Lyon, a member of the Wounded Warrior Regiment. Lyon was injured while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
A player for the MCCES team, dribbles the ball down field during the Commanding General’s Intramural Soccer League Championship game against HQBN July 14 at Felix Field. - A player for the MCCES team, dribbles the ball down field during the Commanding General’s Intramural Soccer League Championship game against HQBN July 14 at Felix Field.
Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 3, rush to aid four simulated casualties inside a Humvee mangled by a simulated improvised explosive device during an Enhanced Mojave Viper pre-deployment training evolution at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, July 15. The Marines didn’t know the casualties were actually civilian amputees and actors used to make the training more realistic. - Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 3, rush to aid four simulated casualties inside a Humvee mangled by a simulated improvised explosive device during an Enhanced Mojave Viper pre-deployment training evolution at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, July 15. The Marines didn’t know the casualties were actually civilian amputees and actors used to make the training more realistic.
Corporal Daniel Hickey, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stands tall bearing his Silver Star and holding his award citation in front of the color guard and his battalion at Lance Cpl. Torrey Gray Field, July 16. - Corporal Daniel Hickey, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stands tall bearing his Silver Star and holding his award citation in front of the color guard and his battalion at Lance Cpl. Torrey Gray Field, July 16.