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Australian Army Capt. James Tarpley, Dingo 6, Tactical Training Exercise Control Group came to the Combat Center to aid TTECG in assessing Integrated Training Exercise. He is one of six Austrailian soldiers at the Combat Center. - Australian Army Capt. James Tarpley, Dingo 6, Tactical Training Exercise Control Group came to the Combat Center to aid TTECG in assessing Integrated Training Exercise. He is one of six Austrailian soldiers at the Combat Center.

Dingos, Coyotes work together in ITX

Since 2004, Australian Army soldiers have come to the Combat Center to assist the Coyote Marines with TTECG. They are referred to as Dingos.They come to the Combat Center not only to aid the Coyote Marines with Tactical Training Exercise Control Group in Integrated Training Exercise assessments, but also here to learn different combat tactics and

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Capt. Kelly S. Breivogel (left), company commander, Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, speaks with Maj. Gen. David H. Berger (right), commanding general, MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center’s Grouse Meadow training area Feb. 25, 2013. - Capt. Kelly S. Breivogel (left), company commander, Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, speaks with Maj. Gen. David H. Berger (right), commanding general, MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center’s Grouse Meadow training area Feb. 25, 2013.

Maj. Gen. Berger visits Bridgeport

The Combat Center Commanding General Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, along with his wife, Donna, made their first command visit to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Feb 25. The couple welcomed the brisk 28-degree weather once they landed at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Douglas County, Nev.Berger and his wife then

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Shooting is more than just a week to re-qualify for Ledford and Gallagher. The two Marines have carved out their paths as expert weapons handlers. - Shooting is more than just a week to re-qualify for Ledford and Gallagher. The two Marines have carved out their paths as expert weapons handlers.

The Art of Shooting

Visualize. Squeeze, don’t pull. Exhale. And…Fire.Shooting is mentally demanding. It takes time and discipline. A shooter must be able to control their body enough to recreate a perfectly executed shot. Some shoot their whole lives, while others have barely started, but they all live a lifestyle dedicated to their passion. The Combat Center shooting

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Cpl. David Letera, infantryman, Company K., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, acts as a simulated casualty during a squad supported attack at Range 410A Feb. 26, 2013. - Cpl. David Letera, infantryman, Company K., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, acts as a simulated casualty during a squad supported attack at Range 410A Feb. 26, 2013.

Cutting Edge sharpens skills

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducted a series of day and night live-fire squad supported attacks at Range 410A Feb. 26. Squad sized exercises are integral to sharpening the skills of Marines for any upcoming deployment they may face. “In Afghanistan a lot of the operation are at the squad level,” said Sgt. Dominic Epkey, squad

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Cpl. Stephen Kirkwook III, Wounded Warrior Battalion West, is part of the Horsemanship Program held at the Jack Auchterlonie Memorial Equine Sanctuary. The horse he cares for, Lady Justice, served 10 years at Vandenburn Air Force Base before developing white line disease and was placed at JAMES. - Cpl. Stephen Kirkwook III, Wounded Warrior Battalion West, is part of the Horsemanship Program held at the Jack Auchterlonie Memorial Equine Sanctuary. The horse he cares for, Lady Justice, served 10 years at Vandenburn Air Force Base before developing white line disease and was placed at JAMES.