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What I've Learned: Marcellous Mason September 18, 2015 — Lance Cpl. Marcellous Mason, supply administrator, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, has been producing rap music since he was in sixth grade. He uses his lyrics as a form of preaching to spread the word about his beliefs. MORE

'Darkside' returns September 17, 2015 — Third Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine Regiment, unfurled its battle colors during a reactivation ceremony held at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, Sept. 17, 2015. MORE

Marine Corps tests grit in HITT championship September 17, 2015 — The first High Intensity Tactical Training Ultimate Tactical Athlete Championship was held aboard the Combat Center, Sept. 15 through Sept. 17, 2015.The event brought Marines from installations around the Corps to compete in a series of exercises testing each on their tactical and physical proficiency.“The Ultimate Athlete Championship is a MORE

Combat Center fights drought during Preparedness month September 16, 2015 — Throughout the month of September, the Combat Center is participating in America’s Prepare-A-Thon, a month-long presidential campaign. Each week focuses on a different topic in order to arm Combat Center residents with the information needed on how to better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural and man-made incidents. This week’s topic is drought. MORE

MCAGCC chefs bring the heat September 16, 2015 — Combat Center Marine Corps, Navy and civilian chefs turned up the heat as they competed in the Chef of the Quarter competition at Phelps Mess Hall, Sept. 15 and 16, 2015. The chefs went toe-to-toe in culinary knowledge and skills during a written test and timed cook-off during the Sodexo government services-sponsored event. MORE

Combat Center stays cool with extreme heat awareness September 9, 2015 — During the second week of September, the Combat Center continues to take part in America’s Prepare-A-Thon. Each week highlights a new topic in order to better educate Combat Center patrons on how to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural and man-made incidents. This week’s topic is extreme heat. MORE

What I've Learned: Meagan Shihab September 9, 2015 — Lance Cpl. Meagan Shihab, defense clerk, Defense Services Organization, Headquarters Battalion, has wanted to be Marine since she was young. Inspired by her mother, who served eight years in the Marine Corps, she ran more than three 3,000 miles while in the delayed entry program to prepare for recruit training. MORE

What I’ve Learned: Cpl. Hannah Carlson September 8, 2015 — Combat videographer, Combat CameraKansas City, Missouri Carlson has run track competitively for ten years and swimming for seven. She hopes to one day start a business in photography.Growing up, I competed in cross country, track and swimming. My dad inspired me to run track and he still holds his high school track record. My goal in high school MORE

Promotions in our ranks September 8, 2015 — Combat Center Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta promoted Col. Jay D. Wylie, assistant chief of staff, G-4 Installations and Logistics; Navy Capt. Stephen M. Lee, assistant chief of staff, Religious Ministries; and Lt. Col. Bryant O. Gilchrist, assistant chief of staff, G-8 Comptroller, during ceremonies held aboard the Combat Center, Sept. 1. MORE

Flash flooding: National preparedness month information September 2, 2015 — The Combat Center has delved into the first of four informational weeks for America’s Prepare-A-Thon 2015. The month-long presidential campaign is geared toward providing residents aboard the installation with the knowledge needed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from man-made incidents and natural disasters. This week’s focus is on flash flooding. MORE

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