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Archive: November, 2002

ITK sharpens combat skills

The Training and Education Command has provided Combat Center Marines with a new training method to assist in the development of combat skills at the Battle Simulation Center here. The Infantry Tool Kit is a part of a prototype system called the Deployable Virtual Training Environment, a system of laptop computers networked together to run tactical

MAG-39 outlasts MCAGCC, 19-16

The Camp Pendleton team, MAG-39, defeated MCAGCC Twentynine Palms 19-16 in part two the Best of the West competition at Felix Field Nov. 23. MAG-39's defense had 165 yards in penalties and still shut the Twentynine Palms offense out for the first three quarters of the game. "We dominated the ball in time of possession and field position for the

New national rifle record pending

A new "pending" National Record was shot into the record books at the 43rd Annual NRA High Desert Regional High Power Rifle Tournament hosted by the High Desert Competitive Shooting Club And The Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command at Twentynine Palms, California on Saturday, November 16th. It was a fine day for the high expectations as

TTECG selects Marine of the year

After much deliberation, the Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group selected its Marine of the year. Corporal Brian J. Dingess, Coyote 28A, contact driver, Mobile Communications Platoon, took the annual honor for his accomplishments and achievements between November 2001 and November 2002. Dingess was promoted to corporal in September,

Electronics school helps make happy Thanksgiving

The Marine Corps Communication and Electronics School is known around the Combat Center as a large contributor to the Marine Corps Reservist Toys for Tots program during the Christmas holiday season, but this year two MCCES individuals volunteered themselves to help out a holiday early. Lance Cpls. Erica Davis Natalie Jones of Headquarters Company,

CJTF-HOA makes a "pit stop" in Rota

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa left Norfolk, Va. in mid-November and is headed for northeast Africa where there is a perceived threat of terrorism. The ship recently stopped in Rota, Spain for supplies and recreation.Arriving at U.S. Naval Station Rota, Spain one day late, the ship's crew began feverishly preparing to get back on

USS Mount Whitney crew works "overtime" to accommodate CJTF-HOA

USS Mount Whitney, flagship of the Second Fleet/Commander Striking Fleet Atlantic, was headed for the shipyard in November. The crew was looking forward to a break. However, fate stepped in. In early October, USS Mount Whitney's captain and crew were given a mission to northeast Africa, hosting the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa staff.

Data network warriors keep CJTF-HOA "online"

More and more, computers are the workhorses of today's work force. The military's work force is no exception. Most servicemembers require a computer to perform their jobs.This is true for the men and women of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and their entire computer network rests in the hands of a group of 12 Marines.So whom do they

MCAGCC puts React to disaster test

The deafening roar of a car bomb and, moments later, the pitiful cries of dead, dying and injured Marines rocked the Combat Center Nov. 14 at 5 a.m. Five Marines from the Marine Corps' Communications and Electronics School were killed in the blast and another 50 were injured, according to early reports filtering into the Emergency Operations

Combat Center Marines wrap up CAX 2-03

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines and 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines came home Friday after honing their combat skills for three weeks in the Combat Center's training areas. Approximately 3,500 Marines and Sailors participated in Combined-Arms Exercise 2-03, a unique training opportunity that only the open desert of MCAGCC can provide. "Every

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