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Combat Center Photo Gallery

Twentynine Palms, California

Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremy Chew, a West Chester, Pennsylvania native, left, and Pfc. Joseph Moreno, a Dallas, Texas native, both field artillery cannoneers with 2nd Marine Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare an M777 Howitzer to fire during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise II as a part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for high-end Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremy Chew, a West Chester, Pennsylvania native, left, and Pfc. Joseph Moreno, a Dallas, Texas native, both field artillery cannoneers with 2nd Marine Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare an M777 Howitzer to fire during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise II as a part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for high-end Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage, outgoing commanding general of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, right, passes on the command colors to Brig. Gen. Mark Clingan, incoming commanding general of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, during a change of command ceremony at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing MAGTFTC, MCAGCC general, Savage, to the incoming general, Clingan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage, outgoing commanding general of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, right, passes on the command colors to Brig. Gen. Mark Clingan, incoming commanding general of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, during a change of command ceremony at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing MAGTFTC, MCAGCC general, Savage, to the incoming general, Clingan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Navy Sailors stand at the position of attention during a command dress blue inspection at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 1, 2024. The inspection is conducted annually in preparation for the Navy’s seasonal uniform change. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Navy Sailors stand at the position of attention during a command dress blue inspection at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 1, 2024. The inspection is conducted annually in preparation for the Navy’s seasonal uniform change. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Mark H. Clingan , commanding general of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, left, gives a welcome speech to service members and their families during the annual Marine Corps Community Services Twentynine Palms Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 15, 2024. The tree lighting ceremony is an annual event to kick off the holiday season with music, food, and fun to enhance the quality of life for the service members and Department of Defense civilians of The Combat Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Iris Gantt)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Mark H. Clingan , commanding general of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, left, gives a welcome speech to service members and their families during the annual Marine Corps Community Services Twentynine Palms Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 15, 2024. The tree lighting ceremony is an annual event to kick off the holiday season with music, food, and fun to enhance the quality of life for the service members and Department of Defense civilians of The Combat Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Iris Gantt)

Photo by Cpl. Iris Gantt

U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division drive a light armored vehicle in the Holiday Light Parade during the Holiday Festival at Freedom Plaza, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 3, 2024. The festival is an annual event that The Combat Center takes part in, featuring a parade, a tree lighting ceremony, and food vendors for the families of Twentynine Palms and MCAGCC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damian Oso)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division drive a light armored vehicle in the Holiday Light Parade during the Holiday Festival at Freedom Plaza, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 3, 2024. The festival is an annual event that The Combat Center takes part in, featuring a parade, a tree lighting ceremony, and food vendors for the families of Twentynine Palms and MCAGCC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damian Oso)

Photo by Cpl. Damian Oso

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eduariel RodriguezToro, a Ponce, Puerto Rico native, field artillery cannoneer with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, loads an M795 high explosive round into an M777 Howitzer during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise in support of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for high-end Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eduariel RodriguezToro, a Ponce, Puerto Rico native, field artillery cannoneer with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, loads an M795 high explosive round into an M777 Howitzer during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise in support of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for high-end Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marines with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, observe training of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, during an Integrated Training Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Range 205, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2024. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marine Forces Reserve for high-end, Force-on-Force operations. SLTE helps ensure reservists maintain "Fight tonight" capabilities, supporting both modernization and rapid response for expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Higman)

U.S. Marines with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, observe training of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, during an Integrated Training Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Range 205, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2024. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marine Forces Reserve for high-end, Force-on-Force operations. SLTE helps ensure reservists maintain "Fight tonight" capabilities, supporting both modernization and rapid response for expeditionary operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Higman)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Higman

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dorothee Irwin, a Palm Springs, California native, World War II veteran, center, poses for a photo with senior leaders of the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center during the 27th Annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade in Palm Springs, California, Nov. 11, 2024. The parade provides Marines and Sailors from MCAGCC the opportunity to strengthen their ties with the local community and foster camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dorothee Irwin, a Palm Springs, California native, World War II veteran, center, poses for a photo with senior leaders of the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center during the 27th Annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade in Palm Springs, California, Nov. 11, 2024. The parade provides Marines and Sailors from MCAGCC the opportunity to strengthen their ties with the local community and foster camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. service members and their families salute the passing colors during the 27th Annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade in Palm Springs, California, Nov. 11, 2024. The parade provides Marines and Sailors from the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center the opportunity to strengthen their ties with the local community and foster camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. service members and their families salute the passing colors during the 27th Annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade in Palm Springs, California, Nov. 11, 2024. The parade provides Marines and Sailors from the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center the opportunity to strengthen their ties with the local community and foster camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

A Marine Corps birthday cake is staged during the 249th Marine Corps’ Birthday Pageant at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition that includes the uniform pageant, as well as the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

A Marine Corps birthday cake is staged during the 249th Marine Corps’ Birthday Pageant at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition that includes the uniform pageant, as well as the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marines with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, reenact the flag raising in Iwo Jima during the 249th Marine Corps’ Birthday Pageant at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition that includes the uniform pageant, as well as the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, reenact the flag raising in Iwo Jima during the 249th Marine Corps’ Birthday Pageant at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition that includes the uniform pageant, as well as the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Gabriella Torian, adjutant for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, reads the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Lejeune’s Marine Corps birthday message during the 249th Marine Corps’ Birthday Pageant at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition that includes the uniform pageant, as well as the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Gabriella Torian, adjutant for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, reads the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Lejeune’s Marine Corps birthday message during the 249th Marine Corps’ Birthday Pageant at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition that includes the uniform pageant, as well as the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manuel Montenegro, a San Francisco, California native, administrative specialist with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, performs a skit based off of the Korean War era during the 249th Marine Corps’ Birthday Pageant at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition that includes the uniform pageant, as well as the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manuel Montenegro, a San Francisco, California native, administrative specialist with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, performs a skit based off of the Korean War era during the 249th Marine Corps’ Birthday Pageant at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition that includes the uniform pageant, as well as the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaylie Whitley, a Rockport, Texas native, administrative specialist with Manpower, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, performs a skit based off of the WWI era during the 249th Marine Corps’ Birthday Pageant at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition that includes the uniform pageant, as well as the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaylie Whitley, a Rockport, Texas native, administrative specialist with Manpower, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, performs a skit based off of the WWI era during the 249th Marine Corps’ Birthday Pageant at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 6, 2024. The birthday pageant is an annual tradition that includes the uniform pageant, as well as the traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

A Modal AI Stalker sits ready for use during a Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Refresh Challenge at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on Nov. 4, 2024. The purpose of the challenge is to directly evaluate and assess Unmanned Aerial System platforms focused on advanced modularity and rapid-update software and shape technology choices with the most operational impact. Approved drones may join the Blue UAS list for rapid deployment, with Global ATO, which enhances the DODs ability to quickly scale and field drone technology. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

A Modal AI Stalker sits ready for use during a Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Refresh Challenge at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on Nov. 4, 2024. The purpose of the challenge is to directly evaluate and assess Unmanned Aerial System platforms focused on advanced modularity and rapid-update software and shape technology choices with the most operational impact. Approved drones may join the Blue UAS list for rapid deployment, with Global ATO, which enhances the DODs ability to quickly scale and field drone technology. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

A drone technician sets simulated payloads onto a Perimeter 8 during a Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Refresh Challenge at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on Nov. 4, 2024. The purpose of the challenge is to directly evaluate and assess Unmanned Aerial System platforms focused on advanced modularity and rapid-update software and shape technology choices with the most operational impact. Approved drones may join the Blue UAS list for rapid deployment, with Global ATO, which enhances the DODs ability to quickly scale and field drone technology. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

A drone technician sets simulated payloads onto a Perimeter 8 during a Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Refresh Challenge at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on Nov. 4, 2024. The purpose of the challenge is to directly evaluate and assess Unmanned Aerial System platforms focused on advanced modularity and rapid-update software and shape technology choices with the most operational impact. Approved drones may join the Blue UAS list for rapid deployment, with Global ATO, which enhances the DODs ability to quickly scale and field drone technology. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ronald Storer, an Idaho Falls, Idaho native, chief of staff of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, right, and his wife, Deanna Storer, ride in the 88th Annual Pioneer Days Parade at Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 19, 2024. The Combat Center participated in the community event to provide Marines and Sailors a meaningful opportunity to forge connections with the local community, showcasing their commitment to service and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ronald Storer, an Idaho Falls, Idaho native, chief of staff of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, right, and his wife, Deanna Storer, ride in the 88th Annual Pioneer Days Parade at Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 19, 2024. The Combat Center participated in the community event to provide Marines and Sailors a meaningful opportunity to forge connections with the local community, showcasing their commitment to service and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt

The Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center color guard marches the colors during the 88th Annual Pioneer Days Parade at Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 19, 2024. The Combat Center participated in the community event to provide Marines and Sailors a meaningful opportunity to forge connections with the local community, showcasing their commitment to service and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

The Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center color guard marches the colors during the 88th Annual Pioneer Days Parade at Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 19, 2024. The Combat Center participated in the community event to provide Marines and Sailors a meaningful opportunity to forge connections with the local community, showcasing their commitment to service and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt

The U.S. Navy color guard assigned to the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms, Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital, march the colors during the 88th Annual Pioneer Days Parade at Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 19, 2024. The Combat Center participated in the community event to provide Marines and Sailors a meaningful opportunity to forge connections with the local community, showcasing their commitment to service and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

The U.S. Navy color guard assigned to the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms, Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital, march the colors during the 88th Annual Pioneer Days Parade at Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 19, 2024. The Combat Center participated in the community event to provide Marines and Sailors a meaningful opportunity to forge connections with the local community, showcasing their commitment to service and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt

Thomas Fowler, a Yucca Valley, California native, fire inspector with The Combat Center Fire Department, hands out treats to a child during the Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 25, 2024. The Jubilee is hosted annually by Marine Corps Community Services Twentynine Palms to improve the morale of service members and their families by providing seasonal themed activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Thomas Fowler, a Yucca Valley, California native, fire inspector with The Combat Center Fire Department, hands out treats to a child during the Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 25, 2024. The Jubilee is hosted annually by Marine Corps Community Services Twentynine Palms to improve the morale of service members and their families by providing seasonal themed activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

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