Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen,
Below is the Combat Center Weekly Speedcall for 5 September 2024. Please see any attached flyers for amplifying/additional information. Of note, if departments do not provide updates to the Communication Strategy and Operations Office or confirm that their information is correct by 1000 on Thursday, no message will appear for that respective department.
All attachments can also be found at https://www.29palms.marines.mil/News/Speedcall/.
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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12-13 SEPTEMBER: FY25 BLUE DIAMOND RETENTION ASSIST VISIT
Attention all FY25 & FY26 retention eligible Marines! From 0800-1600 Daily at building 1710 (3d LAR Classroom, Communications Compound) PMOS Monitors and SDA Monitors will be available for 1-on-1 Interviews. Pre-Register at MyCareer: https://mycareer.mcswf.usmc.mil/
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS / INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING OPERATION SECTION’S (IROS) TEMPORARY HOURS OF OPERATION
Effective Tuesday, 27 August 2024, the industrial Recycling Section located on Rifle Range Road will only be able to receive materials on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 0600-1400, until further notice. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Recycling Office 760-830-5666.
CLB-7 IX BLOCK SHUTDOWN
The CLC-13 Class IX Block aboard MCGACC will be unavailable from 16 Aug to 22 Sept 2024 due to the installation of the STRATIS System. Limited disruption to service as Class IX will be pulled and delivered from CPEN.
JOHNSON VALLEY SHARED USE AREA
The Johnson Valley Shared Use Area is now open to the public.
All upcoming scheduled closures of the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area for 2024 and 2025 are listed below:
February 13-24, 2025
August 14-25, 2025
For additional information and updates, including a map of the area depicting Combat Center and Shared Use Area boundaries, please visit www.29palms.marines.mil/johnsonvalley/.
Questions, inquiries, or requests to receive Johnson Valley updates via email or text message may be directed to the Resource Management Group by emailing the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at: SMBPLMSJOHNSONVALLEY@usmc.mil.
For additional information and updates, please visit: www.29palms.marines.mil/johnsonvalley/
HQMC MANPOWER MANAGEMENT OFFICER ASSIGNMENT (MMOA) ANNUAL ROAD SHOW
MMOA will visit the Combat Center on 19 September 2024. This year's Road Show will consist of a Manpower & Reserve Affairs (M&RA) manpower brief and breakout Town Hall sessions for specific groups. The MMOA manpower brief is intended for all Marine officers – covering current assignment policies, procedures, promotion/retention information, career patterns, and other subjects which could affect career decisions and future assignments.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1. AC/S MAGTF TRAINING
2. AC/S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
3. AC/S INSTALLATION SUPPORT
- PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
- ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
- CENTER LOGISTICS DIVISION
FOOD SERVICE BRANCH
MILITARY HOUSING
4. AC/S COMMUNICATIONS
G6 SCIF APPOINTMENTS
G6 ASSISTING IN CAC PIN RESETS
NIPR AND SIPR ACCESS
5. SPECIAL STAFF
- MCCS
- MISSION ASSURANCE
PMO
COMBAT CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
SAFETY OFFICE
6. GOVERNMENT AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
7. INSPECTOR GENERAL
8. STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE
9. PROTOCOL
10. LEGAL SERVICES SUPPORT TEAM
11. ROBERT E. BUSH NAVAL HOSPITAL
12. COMMISSARY
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1. AC/S MAGTF TRAINING
MISTC 29 Palms is now offering a 5-Day Microsoft SharePoint Site Manager Course to all Uniformed Servicemembers and DOD Civilians aboard the Combat Center. The Course covers:
• Information Management Issues
• Document Library Management
• Custom Lists
• Wiki Libraries
• Permissions
• Site Creation and Management
The remaining Courses for CY2024 are as follows:
• Sept 16-20
• Nov 18-22
If interested or if you have any questions, please reach out to the following point of contact:
Mr. Dennis F. Stieber
dennis.stieber.ctr@usmc.mil
Contractor
COC Specialist/SharePoint Instructor, MISTC 29 Palms
MAGTF Operations Center Training Team (MOCTT)
MAGTF Staff Training Program (MSTP)
760-830-9204/9205
2. AC/S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
3. AC/S INSTALLATION SUPPORT
- PWD
PLEASE FLUSH ONLY TOILET PAPER. DO NOT FLUSH:
1. Paper Towels or Napkins
2. Diapers or Baby Wipes
3. Cleaning or Sanitary Wipes
4. Feminine Products / Tampons
5. Trash
6. Needles or Medication
PWD has been seeing an increased number of wipes and other items in the sewer system that are causing damage to the pumps and backups in the system. This applies to porta-potties which also end up in our sewer system! Please flush only toilet papers and place all other items in the trash!
- ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING OPERATION SECTION’S (IROS) TEMPORARY HOURS OF OPERATION: As of 27 August 2024, the industrial Recycling Section located on Rifle Range Road is only able to receive materials on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 0600-1400, until further notice. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Recycling Office 760.830.5666.
- CENTER LOGISTICS
- FOOD SERVICE BRANCH
Phelps Mess Hall 1460 projected to be closed September 30th after evening meal for scheduled building renovation.
Due to refrigeration outage, Dunham Mess Hall (1880) will be offering a reduced menu until further notice.
MILITARY HOUSING
MILITARY HOUSING - WHAT TO EXPECT - MOVE-OUT
The Resident:
Provides a minimum of 30-day notice to vacate to Liberty Military Housing.
Returns the home in good condition.
Liberty Military Housing provides:
An inspection prior to move-out to assess the condition of your home utilizing the move-in inspection checklist.
Appropriate maintenance services and a speedy issue resolution.
A final determination of any damages or repairs and associated costs.
A move-out survey for you to provide feedback.
MHO provides:
Answers to questions and issue resolution process.
MHO representative at move-out inspection.
PCS assistance and MHO contact for your next location.
Support on any issues.
MILITARY HOUSING - ICE COMMENTS
Residents of Family Housing and Unaccompanied housing - Please provide address or reference a WO # so that we can follow up on your concerns when you submit and ICE Comments, this helps to resolve issues in a timely manner.
DoD Housing Feedback System (DHFS.COM) - Public Complaint System Housing.
CONSOLIDATED MATERIAL SUPPORT CENTER
September 9th is the last day for all ServMart Card Purchases.
4. AC/S COMMUNICATIONS
G6 SCIF APPOINTMENTS
The SCIF is starting to implement a share point request form to ensure proper accountability and ease of access for meeting, VTC’s and anything else you may require from our office. Below is the link to the new SCIF reservation request form. https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/MPBqyi9uYf The SCIF/SSO SharePoint Site is: https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/TECOM_MAGTFTC_G6_SSO If you have any questions, please contact the SCIF at 760-830-1300.
G6 ASSISTING IN CAC PIN RESETS
G6 is happy to announce that they are now able to assist you with CAC PIN resets. To reset your CAC PIN please contact 760-830-7140 or 760-830-7145. For issues regarding cell phones please contact the G6 System Administrators at the help desk 760-830-7141.
NIPR AND SIPR ACCESS
NIPR & SIPR access will be disabled after 35 days of none use.
5. SPECIAL STAFF
-MCCS
MMA FIGHT NIGHT LIVE – THE OCTAGON IS COMING TO MCAGCC
MCCS Special Events is hosting the MMA Fight Night Live from 1800 to 2200 on Friday, 6 September, at Del Valle Softball Fields. There will be eight action-packed bouts and a meet and greet following the championship fight. The event will feature celebrity guest UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Raquel Pennington, DJ Roueche, Ring Announcer Mike Hart and Ring Girls along with food and beer concessions, the Body Art Bus, and giveaways. No glass bottles or cans allowed, no outside alcohol, no weapons, no pets other than service animals permitted, no umbrellas and all bags are subject to search. For questions and additional information, please visit 29Palms.usmc-mccs.org.
MCCS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (EQUIPMENT & PARTY RENTALS) – TEMPORARILY RELOCATED
MCCS Outdoor Adventures (Equipment & Party Rentals) has been temporarily relocated to Building 1078 until further notice. All phases of equipment and party rentals will take place in Building 1078, to include reservation pick up and return.
For any questions, please contact omb29poutdooradv@usmc-mccs.org or 760-830-7235.
- MISSION ASSURANCE
PMO
UPCOMING GATE CLOSURES
Due to scheduled enhancements, the Ocotillo and Condor Gates will be closed during the following periods:
• The Ocotillo Gate will be closed from September 4 to 27.
• The Condor Gate will be closed from October 2 to 25.
Please plan accordingly. We appreciate your understanding and support.
INSTALLATION ACCESS PROCEDURES
All individuals accessing MAGTFTC, MCAGCC must present valid acceptable identification, with 100% verification by PMO for every vehicle occupant. Between 0530 and 2000, DoD ID holders can use the Trusted Traveler process for up to 5 occupants/guests, those occupants need to present valid ID at the gate. Outside these hours, visitor passes must be obtained at the Main Gate.
Note: Holders of the Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) cannot sponsor or use the Trusted Traveler program unless they have an approved caretaker. Foreign nationals are not authorized to use the Trusted Traveler process for access. For more information on types of acceptable identification, please visit: https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Installation-Support-Directorate/Provost-Marshal/Visitor-Center/#id
For questions during operating hours, please contact the Visitor Center at 760-830-6794. After hours, contact the PMO Desk Sergeant at 760-830-6800.
ID CARD CHECKS AT THE GATE
As of 12 March 2024, Military Police personnel performing gate sentry duties, will require the drivers to physically hand-over their identification cards to the gate sentry. The gate sentry will physically inspect the card and properly scan it, prior to handing it back to the driver. Questions or concerns related to this process, can be directed to the PMO Desk Sergeant at 760-830-6800.
NEW LOCATION FOR SOME VISITOR CENTER SERVICES - PMO SERVICES HAS TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO BUILDING 1659
The Services at PMO in Building 1408 have temporarily moved to 1659. The following services will be affected (Vehicle, weapon, and pet registration, check-ins, Traffic Court, and Civil Court Liaison). If there are questions, please contact the Desk Sergeant at 760-830-6800.
The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 0800 to 1100 and 1200 to 1600. You can schedule appointments, to include Fridays, by calling 760-830-4838. The Services include:
-Vehicle Registration
-Weapon Registration
-Pet Registration
-Personnel Profile Updates
-Personnel Check-in and Check-out
This move will free up the Visitor Center to focus on processing visitors and special events which will decrease wait times. More information can be found at https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Special-Staff/Mission-Assurance/Provost-Marshal/Vehicle-Registration/. Please contact (760) 830-4838 for questions and appointments.
DID YOU KNOW the Visitor Center, located adjacent to the Main Gate Bldg. 0901, has an appointment line? There has been a significant increase in visitor traffic lately causing delays in accessing the Combat Center. Please call 760-830-6734 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Appointments can be scheduled for the following:
DBIDS pre-enrollment process for temporary or long-term access to the Combat Center: https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/
Sponsors for personnel visiting the Combat Center can contact the Visitor Center using your official (.mil) account. In your email, you will need to send the DBIDS request form, located at https://29palms.marines.mil/Portals/56/Docs/Visitor-Center/DBIDS-Request-Form.pdf?ver=8LJTQc6_P7lUoWcx-Wr2cg%3d%3d, to confirm your sponsorship privileges. Once you have sent the sponsorship form, advise your guest to schedule an appointment with the Visitor Center.
**Note: The guest cannot make this appointment until you have coordinated the sponsorship form via email.
Full details for DBIDS enrollment can be found here:
https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Installation-Support-Directorate/Provost-Marshal/Visitor-Center/#dbids
COMBAT CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMBAT CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT 25TH ANNUAL CHILI LUNCHEON, TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
The Combat Center Fire Department (CCFD) 25th Annual Chili Luncheon will take place Wednesday, 9 October 2024, from 10:00 to 14:00 at Building 1516 Fire Station One. Pre-sale tickets are on sale NOW for $3.00 CASH ONLY (Day of tickets will be $4.00 Cash Only). For TICKET SALES stop by Building 2080, Fire Station 451 (Building 1516), Fire Station 452 (Building 5419) or ask a CCFD Firefighter! Proceeds support annual Combined Federal Campaign and promote awareness for the public on Fire/Life Safety. For tickets or questions, call 760-830-5239.
CCFD ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY FIRE SECURITY OFFICER/FIRE WARDEN TRAINING
Fire Security Officer/Fire Warden Training will be offered on 24 October 2024 at 0800 in Building 2080 (behind the Military Gas Station on Thirteenth Street). There are still seats available, please call: (760) 830-5239 and/or e-mail: CCFD Fire Prevention ccfd_fire_prevention@usmc.mil to register.
SAFETY OFFICE
WET BULB GLOBE THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE
In accordance with MCO 6200.1E and MCO 5100.29C, Wet Bulb Globe Thermometers are available for units to utilize in order to aid them with their heat injury prevention program during the hot weather season and hot operational environments when temperatures are above 80°F. Wet Bulb Globe Thermometers are available from the Safety Office, Building 1523. For questions or to reserve a thermometer, please contact: Brett Blackard at (760) 830-3622.
MOLD/ MILDEW PREVENTION
As we get deeper into summer, we inch closer and closer to monsoon season. In an effort to help guide our customers and the Combat Center in the right direction when it comes to reporting leaks, mold, and preventing mildew, The Safety Office, has created a Mold/ Mildew Information Pamphlet. The pamphlet provides guidance on the processes to help prevent, clean, and properly report any suspected microbial growth for those that live and operate aboard the Combat Center. For more information, please contact Ms. Brittany Holwerda at 760-830-6154.
Mold/ Mildew Prevention Measures
Bathrooms are a prime breeding ground for mold and mildew, as they tend to be warm and damp. To keep the moisture level down, leave the door open after a bath or shower, let the bathroom ventilation fan run for at least 20 minutes, pull the shower curtain closed so it can dry, and always hang up damp towels and bathmats.
Wipe down walls and surfaces after every shower to eliminate water/ organic matter build up.
Conduct weekly deep cleaning/ inspections of all areas to avoid potential growth and to discover any moisture sources.
Place a work request with PWD for any leaks you find; this will help stop and identify mold related issues you may have.
SAFETY OFFICE ANNOUNCES A BI-WEEKLY CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE, FROM 0730-1530
Beginning 30 May 2024, and every other Thursday of each month, the Safety Office will be offering a bi-weekly CPR and First Aid Training Course. The training will take place from 0730-1530 in building 1523 N. You must register to attend the training; class sizes are limited to 24 personnel.
Please contact your Safety Office Representative or Mr. Joel Burns at 760-830-6720 to register or for more information.
DRUG SAFETY AWARENESS
As we enter spring and festival season, The Safety Office, in an effort to help bring attention to drug awareness has created informational guidance in order to help prevent the loss of life to those that live and operate aboard the Combat Center.
SAFETY OFFICE, SAFETY AWARENESS MESSAGE: PEDESTRIANS ON DEL VALLE ROAD
In accordance with Combat Center Order 1630.8H Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations Instruction Manual, persons are prohibited from running, jogging, or walking on Del Valle Road; this also includes troop formations. There is no PT, running or walking on Del Valle Road. Please help protect your Marines and Sailors by making sure they know this. Remember we want our Marines, Sailors, and civilians to be physically fit, we don’t want them getting injured in the process. For additional information regarding safety, please contact the Safety Office at 760-830-6720.
REQUIRED SUPERVISOR SAFETY, REFRESHER, AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING
The Safety Office will be holding Required Supervisor Safety, Refresher, and Safety Representative training monthly; Those that hold a supervisor position or are appointed as the Safety Representative will be required to attend this training. For additional information and to sign up please contact Mr. Yeager at warrick.yeager@usmc.mil or 830-7262.
DRIVING AND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY COURSES REGISTRATION
All personnel will register for driving and motorcycle safety training courses using ESAMS (Enterprise Safety Application Management System) in accordance with CCO 5100.22D. If you are not signed up through ESAMS, you will be redirected back to your S-3/Motorcycle President, to be registered for the next available class. If the S-3 or Motorcycle President does not have an ESAMS account, please have them contact the Safety Office at 830-5065 to have an account established. Course Registration Links:
https://esams.cnic.navy.mil/ESAMS_GEN_2/Login or http://www.hgwllc.com
For additional information or questions, please contact the Safety Office at 760-830-5065.
6. GOVERNMENT AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
7. INSPECTOR GENERAL
8. STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE
9. PROTOCOL
10. LEGAL SERVICES SUPPORT TEAM
11. ROBERT E. BUSH NAVAL HOSPITAL
12. COMMISSARY
Fire Up the Flavor. Give your taste buds a treat with Kingsford charcoal, Nathan's Famous beef franks and Eckrich smoked sausage. Save an additional $3 when you buy three participating Kingsford, Nathan's Famous or Eckrich products. Select stores will also offer patrons the opportunity to enter for a chance to win $250, $50 and $25 commissary gift cards. Coupons will be available while supplies last. Try the following recipe: nathansfranks.sfdbrands.com/en-us/recipes/fiesta-taco-dog/
MY MILITARYSAVINGS.COM COMMISSARY GIFT CARD SWEEPSTAKES
Through September, customers can enter to win a $500 commissary gift card. There will be 100 winners, with 20 winners drawn each month. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Go to https://www.mymilitarysavings.com for complete rules and to enter.
PURINA $1,000 GIVEAWAY
Enter the sweepstakes online at https://www.mmssweepstakes.com in September. There will be five winners, who will each win $1,000 in commissary gift cards.
PURINA MILITARY CAT CLUB
The club offers high-value coupons (only valid at the commissary), welcome gifts, sweepstakes opportunities, pet tips and articles. Members can save on Purina products like Cat Chow, Fancy Feast, Friskies, Tidy Cats, Pro Plan, DentaLife, Kit & Kaboodle, Purina One and Whisker Lickin's. Enter the club sweepstakes online at https://www.militarycatclub.com/contests. During September, two winners will receive a Petivity Smart Litter Box.
PURINA PRO PLAN MILITARY PET CLUB
Club members receive high-value coupons (only valid at the commissary), sweepstake opportunities, pet tips and articles. For September, four winners will receive an air purifier. Go to https://www.militarypetclub.com/contests to enter.
* Sale items are available while supplies last. Prices are subject to change.
KEEP THE GRILL FIRED UP with big savings on meats through September As the last days of summer approach, commissary customers can still fire up their grills and enjoy significant savings on meats, sauces, condiments, side dishes, aluminum foil and pans, charcoal briquettes and more. "Commissaries offer 30 to 40 percent off or more on the meats at their stores," said Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, senior enlisted advisor to the Defense Commissary Agency director. Along with great savings, patrons are reminded they can also enjoy customizing their meat selections by purchasing whole subprimals at cost and then having them cut and packaged to their specifications at no additional charge.
SIDEWALK SALES
Extra big savings hit stateside commissaries in September Commissary customers nationwide can stock up on their favorite items while enjoying even deeper savings during the Defense Commissary Agency's sidewalk sales event running through September. All 177 stateside commissary locations will participate, weather permitting. Most stores will host two- or three-day events; however, dates will vary for each commissary.
Your Twentynine Palms Commissary will be having a Sidewalk Sale from 9/12/24 thru 9/15/24.
Twentynine Palms Commissary has eliminated single-use bags. Customers will need to bring their own shopping bags or have the option to purchase reusable bags available in store for a small fee. See your store associate for more information.
Social Media Sites
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecombatcenter
- Instagram: @mcagcc29palms
- X: @MCAGCC29Palms
- Official Website: https://www.29palms.marines.mil/
- MCCS Website: https://29palms.usmc-mccs.org
- MCCS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/MCCS29Palms
- MCCS Instagram: @mccs29palms
- MCCS YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubemccs29palms
- MCCS Flickr photo sharing: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mccs29palms/
- MCCS Life in 29 Sign Up: https://bit.ly/lifein29
- Public Works: https://www.facebook.com/PWD.MCAGCC
- PMO: https://www.facebook.com/people/Marine-Corps-Air-Ground-Combat-Center-Provost-Marshals-Office/