Brig. Gen. Roger Turner, Combat Center Commanding General, cuts the ribbon during the ribbon cutting ceremony and live-fire demonstrations of the newly opened Johnson Valley Exclusive Military Use Area aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 24, 2018. The EMUA is open to all Marine Corps units and will allow for a more realistic level training that is capable of accommodating an entire Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Medina Ayala-Lo) - Brig. Gen. Roger Turner, Combat Center Commanding General, cuts the ribbon during the ribbon cutting ceremony and live-fire demonstrations of the newly opened Johnson Valley Exclusive Military Use Area aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 24, 2018. The EMUA is open to all Marine Corps units and will allow for a more realistic level training that is capable of accommodating an entire Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Medina Ayala-Lo)
A U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) student examines samples of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) his team found during IED training, which was conducted as part of the Supervise EOD Training at Range blah aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Aug. 17, 2018. The training was conducted with members of the U.S. Air Force for the purpose of helping members of the EOD community sharpen their skills as leaders for real life situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian E. Moreno) - A U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) student examines samples of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) his team found during IED training, which was conducted as part of the Supervise EOD Training at Range blah aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Aug. 17, 2018. The training was conducted with members of the U.S. Air Force for the purpose of helping members of the EOD community sharpen their skills as leaders for real life situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian E. Moreno)
Col. Kyle B. Ellison, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment, speaks about the actions and the esprit de corps that Lance Cpl. Dillon Bennett, machine gunner, 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, displayed following the presentation of a Purple Heart to Bennett at 7th Marines’ Headquarters aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 27, 2018. Bennett received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained while deployed to his area of operations on July 9, 2018. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores) - Col. Kyle B. Ellison, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment, speaks about the actions and the esprit de corps that Lance Cpl. Dillon Bennett, machine gunner, 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, displayed following the presentation of a Purple Heart to Bennett at 7th Marines’ Headquarters aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 27, 2018. Bennett received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained while deployed to his area of operations on July 9, 2018. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores)
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 carry boxes packed with pantry items and toiletries for pick up by families during the Back to School Bash at Victory Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 10, 2018. About 1,500 attended the event hosted by Marine Corps Community Service and the Combat Center School Liaison. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O'Sullivan) - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 carry boxes packed with pantry items and toiletries for pick up by families during the Back to School Bash at Victory Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 10, 2018. About 1,500 attended the event hosted by Marine Corps Community Service and the Combat Center School Liaison. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O'Sullivan)
Gunnery Sgt. Jacob Campbell, assistant operations chief, Explosive Ordnance Disposal section, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, participates in a training scenario during Operation Bono at the Palm Springs International Airport, Palms Springs, Calif., July 12, 2018. The purpose of Operation Bono is to provide unique training opportunities for federal, state, and local public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams, as well as facilitates training and drills designed for bomb squads to employ their tactics while operating in the aviation domain in, and around PSP airport. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachel K. Porter) - Gunnery Sgt. Jacob Campbell, assistant operations chief, Explosive Ordnance Disposal section, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, participates in a training scenario during Operation Bono at the Palm Springs International Airport, Palms Springs, Calif., July 12, 2018. The purpose of Operation Bono is to provide unique training opportunities for federal, state, and local public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams, as well as facilitates training and drills designed for bomb squads to employ their tactics while operating in the aviation domain in, and around PSP airport. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachel K. Porter)
Lt. Col. Russell Savatt, on-coming commanding officer, Communication Training Battalion, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, gives his remarks at a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 13, 2018. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Barian Woodward relinquished command to Savant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris) - Lt. Col. Russell Savatt, on-coming commanding officer, Communication Training Battalion, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, gives his remarks at a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 13, 2018. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Barian Woodward relinquished command to Savant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston L. Morris)