Latest Articles - Year 2014

Erika Capistran, family readiness officer, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, drives and leads a fire team in the stationary High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle of the Combat Convoy Simulator during the Rosie the Riveter Vs. The Simulator Event hosted at Camp Wilson, May 15, 2014. At every stop of the simulated convoy, spouses dismounted the vehicle to set up security. - Erika Capistran, family readiness officer, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, drives and leads a fire team in the stationary High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle of the Combat Convoy Simulator during the Rosie the Riveter Vs. The Simulator Event hosted at Camp Wilson, May 15, 2014. At every stop of the simulated convoy, spouses dismounted the vehicle to set up security.

Spouses take charge in convoy simulator

The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle engine roars as it begins moving the fire team through a middle-eastern town. The sound of stray bullets echo through the streets as enemy fire impacts the armor of the vehicle. Equipped with their kevlar helmet, flak jacket, and M-16 A4 rifles, the team navigates through hostile city receiving a barrage of enemy fire. The convoy’s lead vehicle explodes. Frantically, the team leader shouts commands signaling the team to dismount and return fire. The simulator screens shine bright into the stationary vehicle, as the program generates a city populated by digital buildings, insurgents and other potential threats.

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Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion stage a light-armored reconnaissance vehicle at Training Area 2 outside the northwest boundary of the Combat Center May 12, 2014 during Desert Scimitar-14. - Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion stage a light-armored reconnaissance vehicle at Training Area 2 outside the northwest boundary of the Combat Center May 12, 2014 during Desert Scimitar-14.

3rd LAR participates in Desert Scimitar

The full moon shone as dozens of light-armored vehicles quietly sat idle in the still of night. At first, only a faint breeze could be heard until one by one, the LAVs fired up and collectively spilled a climbing rumble across the desert. Four hours from their objective and five from the break of dawn, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion set forth on a unique multi-installation training exercise that would culminate across miles of desert, outside of the Combat Center, at an abandoned prison.

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A team of 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment Marines pull during a tug-of-war match at 2/7's Barracks Bash hosted at Del Valle Field, May 10, 2014. The team had to keep pulling against another team until the marked part of the rope pass a point on the ground for victory. - A team of 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment Marines pull during a tug-of-war match at 2/7's Barracks Bash hosted at Del Valle Field, May 10, 2014. The team had to keep pulling against another team until the marked part of the rope pass a point on the ground for victory.

Wardogs take a load-off with Barracks Bash

Laughter and good times filled Del Valle field as the ‘Wardogs’ took a much needed break from their busy training schedule. Marines old and new to the unit, spent time with each other and shared food and refreshments in a setting that encouraged good fun and camaraderie. Second Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, trains to sharpen their skills to be at the highest level of readiness, but on Saturday, the battalion took some time to relax and unwind for all the hard work its Marines have done. Coming from multiple field operations, 2/7 hosted a barracks bash, May 10, 2014.

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What I’ve Learned: George Becker

Becker is a former Marine who maintains a role in the communications field as a civilian. Upon being stationed in Twentynine Palms in 1999 as a radio repair technician, Becker continues to call the Morongo Basin home.

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Students from Oasisi Elementary learn about the the recycling of industrial and everyday materials at the Combat Center's recycling centers Tuesday. The students' vist provided hands-on lessons as part of their science trip to the base. - Students from Oasisi Elementary learn about the the recycling of industrial and everyday materials at the Combat Center's recycling centers Tuesday. The students' vist provided hands-on lessons as part of their science trip to the base.

Combat Center welcomes local students

Oasis Elementary School students made the first-ever visit to the Combat Center, May 6, 2014.

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A Marine with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion strikes a pinata at the unit’s final family day at Desert Winds Golf Course, May 5, 2014. The battalion is slated to deactvate this summer. (Photo by Erika Capistran, FRO) - A Marine with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion strikes a pinata at the unit’s final family day at Desert Winds Golf Course, May 5, 2014. The battalion is slated to deactvate this summer. (Photo by Erika Capistran, FRO)

3rd CEB celebrates Family Day

High-tempo music filled the air as Marines and sailors frantically circled two rows of back-to-back chairs. Although they are surrounded by family and friends, a tense mood fills the atmosphere. Suddenly, the music comes to an abrupt halt, and the group immediately pounces on their nearest chair, shoving each other in the process until one is left the odd man out. He performs a playful walk of shame as those around him laugh, wishing him better luck on the next round of musical chairs.

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Spouses take charge in convoy simulator

3rd LAR participates in Desert Scimitar

Wardogs take a load-off with Barracks Bash

What I’ve Learned: George Becker

Combat Center welcomes local students

3rd CEB celebrates Family Day

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