Marines with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their trademark rifle spin March 9, 2011 at the Combat Center’s Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field. The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment also included the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as the Corps’ color guard. - Marines with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their trademark rifle spin March 9, 2011 at the Combat Center’s Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field. The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment also included the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as the Corps’ color guard.
Marines and sailors with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, in collaboration with local authorities, conducted an airfield seizure exercise at the Twentynine Palms Airport, located just outside the City of Twentynine Palms, March 4, 2011. The exercise aimed to increase the units capabilities and prepare them for their upcoming exercise aboard the Marine Expeditionary Unit later this year. - Marines and sailors with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, in collaboration with local authorities, conducted an airfield seizure exercise at the Twentynine Palms Airport, located just outside the City of Twentynine Palms, March 4, 2011. The exercise aimed to increase the units capabilities and prepare them for their upcoming exercise aboard the Marine Expeditionary Unit later this year.
The Combat Center’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III, reads “Oh the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss to students of Oasis Elementary and their families March 2, 2011. - The Combat Center’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III, reads “Oh the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss to students of Oasis Elementary and their families March 2, 2011.
A Marine demonstrates how to search civilians to role players posing as Afghan National Army counterparts before a patrol exercise March 8, 2011 at Range 220. - A Marine demonstrates how to search civilians to role players posing as Afghan National Army counterparts before a patrol exercise March 8, 2011 at Range 220.
First Sgt. Thomas Russi, first sergeant for Company A, Headquarters Battalion, asks a cadet about elements of the California Cadet Corps emblem on the student’s cover during a uniform inspection demonstration conducted at Twentynine Palms Junior High School. - First Sgt. Thomas Russi, first sergeant for Company A, Headquarters Battalion, asks a cadet about elements of the California Cadet Corps emblem on the student’s cover during a uniform inspection demonstration conducted at Twentynine Palms Junior High School.
A turret gunner with, Police Advisory Team, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment makes ready his .50 caliber machine gun, during a Motorized Operations training exercise, aboard the Combat Center, March 2, 2011. - A turret gunner with, Police Advisory Team, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment makes ready his .50 caliber machine gun, during a Motorized Operations training exercise, aboard the Combat Center, March 2, 2011.