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Archive: October, 2013

Royal Marines assault Range 210

Royal Marines from 40 Commando Royal Marines culminated weeks of training and preparation aboard the Combat Center with an assault on Range 210 as part of Exercise Black Alligator 13, Oct. 20.The unit arrived to the Combat Center in September and has been training to become the Lead Commando Group; the most deployment-ready commando force within

Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center commanding general, drives a car down Adobe Road during the 77th annual Pioneer Days Parade Oct. 19, 2013. - Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center commanding general, drives a car down Adobe Road during the 77th annual Pioneer Days Parade Oct. 19, 2013.

Combat Center leaders, Marines participate in Pioneer Days parade

Combat Center leadership and Marines with various units aboard the base participated in the 77th Annual Pioneer Days Parade in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 19, 2013. They represented not only the Combat Center as a whole, but the various ranks of Marines who support the local community.“It is always nice to see the Marines get involved,” said Sam

3-part series concludes with 6-mile race

Dozens of runners aboard the Combat Center concluded the 8-4-6 Race Series with a six-mile race taking them through the Desert Winds Golf Course Oct. 23.Semper Fit and Marine Corps Community Services have hosted the three-part race series for the past three years. The conclusion of this 6-mile race marks the end of this year’s series.“These races

Funds disbursed to school district through Impact Aid Program

Many school districts across the country contain land within their boundaries that is owned by the Federal Government, or that has been removed from the local tax rolls by the Federal Government, including Native American lands. These school districts face the challenge of providing a quality education to children while sometimes operating with

Firefighters hone skills, knowledge with training

Firefighters with the Morongo Valley Fire Department and two units from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection conducted a fire-control exercise aboard the Combat Center Oct. 22.The training accommodated a collaboration between the firefighting agencies and Chief Sam Moore , training chief, Combat Center Fire Department, being

Health and Wellness fair

Combat Center patrons attended the first, base-wide Health and Wellness Fair held at the West Gym Oct. 21. The fair was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit in support of Operation Live Well. “This fair’ purpose is to try and reach out to the community and assist them in living a healthier life,” said Davina Lira, admin specialist,

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