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Combat Center Marines take lead on live-fire training September 23, 2014 — 3rd Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion Marines conducted live-fire training with 1st Company, 17th Battalion, United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard Reconnaissance Group, aboard the Combat Center Sep. 17 and 18. MORE

Combat Center Marines aid Desert Arc at Camp Ronald McDonald September 17, 2014 — Laughter filled the air as Combat Center Marines volunteered with Desert Arc at Camp Ronald McDonald in Mountain Center, Calif, Saturday. The event was coordinated through Navy Lt. Donald Baker, Chaplain, Headquarters Battalion, to help build a stronger relationship with the base’s surrounding community. Desert Arc has provided disabled adults with MORE

The Boys are Back in Town September 16, 2014 — Elements of 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment returned to a crowd of anxious family members of the Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Support and Weapons Companies on Sept. 11. More than 200 Marines and sailors marched towards their loved ones with immense intensity to finally see their families again. Lee Hollingsworth, father of 1st Lt. MORE

What I’ve Learned: Staff Sgt. Brandon Valentine September 15, 2014 — Hometown: Columbus, Ga.Interesting fact: Valentine is a singer and guitarist. Last year, he performed with Rascal Flats at the All-Star Salute to the Troops, presented by the Academy of Country Music. >I like to play the guitar, watch college football and spend time with my wife and my little girl. Most of my time goes to my little girl, she is MORE

Combat Center Marines hit the stage September 11, 2014 — The lights are dimmed and the spotlight hits the stage. The crowd set their eyes on the singer and begin to sing along. At the end of the performance, the crowd explodes into screams and cheers for the Marine on stage. The Combat Center Single Marine Program hosted a ‘Marines Got Talent’ competition at Sunset Cinema Sept. 5. The MORE

‘Cutting Edge’ walks down memory lane September 11, 2014 — Vietnam veterans from Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment visit the present Marines of the company. MORE

Past meets present: ‘Cutting Edge’ walks down memory lane September 11, 2014 — Vietnam-era 3/7 Marines exited the bus and greeted Franco. When the former Marines met the present-day Marines, it was two generations looking at each other. For one generation, time of service had ended decades ago while the other’s continues on. During the visit, Marines and veterans shared stories, showcased weapon systems and ate chow with their comrades. MORE

Mr. Olympia visits Combat Center September 3, 2014 — Four time Mr. Olympia winner, Jay Cutler visited Marines Aug. 27 in the Main Exchange at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms to show his appreciation for military service members. Marines, civilians and international military members stood in line for a chance to meet a world-renowned bodybuilder who has inspired them for more MORE

Combat Center returns to Grid Iron September 3, 2014 — Felix Field is now a place for all Combat Center patrons to enjoy Americas favorite fall sport: football. Semper Fit has started up its intramural tackle football league after a two-year hiatus due to field construction. After more than two years of field construction, four teams comprised of personnel from different units competed in a preseason MORE

What I've Learned: Jade Lopez September 3, 2014 — · Two of my biggest hobbies are hunting and playing soccer. I grew up with both of them and I still try and do both as much as possible.· Soccer was always around because of friends and family but I didn’t really fall in love with it until high school. My highschool coach taught me everything that I know. He taught me everything MORE

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