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Archive: May, 2014

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

3rd CEB celebrates Family Day May 5, 2014 — 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. MORE

Mountain warfare instructors hone their skills May 5, 2014 — A team of Marines dismount from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter into a landing zone that sits at approximately 11,000 feet above sea level. The team was faced with high gusts of wind, rocky terrain, and the strain higher altitudes can have on the body as they progressed down the mountainside. The group overcame the natural obstacles and pushed through to each checkpoint. Though trekking two kilometers to their first checkpoint, the team still had a long day ahead of them. MORE

MCMWTC Marine defends ring title May 3, 2014 — Only the voice of the announcer can be heard through speakers behind the giant curtain. The fighter’s heartbeat becomes louder and more distinct each second before his name is called. He walks through the curtain to cheers from a crowd surrounding the octagon arena where he will fight to defend his title. His heart begins to race, slowly picking up speed as he steps into the cage and sees his opponent face-to face. MORE

Combat Center kids, adults showcase cars May 3, 2014 — It was 5-year-old Wesley Fontecchio’s first race. The day before, he had spun out during practice, but today was his day, and his only worry was going too fast. He strapped on his helmet, settled into his Spiderman race car and rolled up to the starting line. Fontecchio’s opponent looked confident in her pink race car and matching helmet. Their eyes met then focused on the finish line. The horn blew and they were off. MORE

What I’ve learned: John Walton May 1, 2014 — Walton is a retired Marine who has not stopped giving back to service members. Upon retirement as a substance abuse counselor in the Marines Corps, Walton continued his services aboard the Combat Center by becoming a civilian SACO. MORE

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