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Gunnery Sergeant Patrick S. Miller, chief instructor, Tactical Data Network Operators Course, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School here at the Combat Center, sits proudly next to his awards he received for recognition as Recruiter of the Year for fiscal year 2004. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. Hagee and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada presented each award to Miller on two different occasions. In 2004, Miller was presented with two awards for Recruiter of the Year and presented with another award Sept. 14 at the 25th Annual Modern Day Marine Military Exposition. - Gunnery Sergeant Patrick S. Miller, chief instructor, Tactical Data Network Operators Course, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School here at the Combat Center, sits proudly next to his awards he received for recognition as Recruiter of the Year for fiscal year 2004. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael W. Hagee and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada presented each award to Miller on two different occasions. In 2004, Miller was presented with two awards for Recruiter of the Year and presented with another award Sept. 14 at the 25th Annual Modern Day Marine Military Exposition.

MCCES chief instructor, Recruiter of the Year gives advice on success

A chief instructor at the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School here attended the 25th Annual Modern Day Marine Military Exposition ine Quantico, Va., Sept. 14, to be recognized in the Enlisted Awards Parade for his contributions as Recruiter of the Year for fiscal year 2004. Gunnery Sergeant Patrick S. Miller, tactical data network

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RENO, Nevada – A member of the Marine Corps Aviation Association bears unit patches on his flight jacket during the Flight Jacket Happy Hour, one of the social events during the 34th Annual Symposium, Oct. 12-15. The symposium is meant as a gathering of past and present aviation Marines to share history and recognize Marines during an award banquet. Photo by Staff Sgt. David L. Crockett - RENO, Nevada – A member of the Marine Corps Aviation Association bears unit patches on his flight jacket during the Flight Jacket Happy Hour, one of the social events during the 34th Annual Symposium, Oct. 12-15. The symposium is meant as a gathering of past and present aviation Marines to share history and recognize Marines during an award banquet. Photo by Staff Sgt. David L. Crockett

Reno hosts MCAA 34th annual symposium

The Marine Corps Aviation Association held it’s 34th annual symposium at the Reno Hilton, here, Oct. 12-15. The highlight of the conference was the awards banquet held Oct. 15 to honor those individuals and units who distinguished themselves during the past year. This year’s theme was, “Marine air: on time, on target, any clime, any place,” and

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Combat Center Red Cross station offers volunteer, career opportunities

For the past 124 years, the dedicated men and women of the American Red Cross have stood by the nations’ service members as well as its citizens in peacetime as well as times of war and disaster; providing relief to those in need at home and abroad since its inception in 1881. This proud tradition, carried on by a mainly all-volunteer force, is

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At the Twentynine Palms Airport, a tetrahedron wind direction indicator now stands operational after being restored by retired Col. Bill Bouldin, a former Combat Center chief of staff, and his longtime friend Charlie Lewis. The device was used at Condor Field during World War II to aid glider pilots in landing, and was neglected for more than 60 years. - At the Twentynine Palms Airport, a tetrahedron wind direction indicator now stands operational after being restored by retired Col. Bill Bouldin, a former Combat Center chief of staff, and his longtime friend Charlie Lewis. The device was used at Condor Field during World War II to aid glider pilots in landing, and was neglected for more than 60 years.

Retired Marine resurrects World War II flying aid

As you drive on Highway 62 east of the Combat Center, the small and relatively unknown Twentynine Palms Airport comes into view and recently, a bright yellow geometric addition to the runway can be seen which draws its roots from the Combat Center. There is nothing new about the technology in reality, as it was part of the former Condor Airfield

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Seaman Larry Garcia, corpsman, military sick call takes a look at the foot of Pvt. Mark C. Machesky, student at the Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School at the Combat Center here. Garcia examined one of many cases of foot problems corpsmen see throughout the day. Corpsmen have been around for centuries to give aid to troops whenever needed. - Seaman Larry Garcia, corpsman, military sick call takes a look at the foot of Pvt. Mark C. Machesky, student at the Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School at the Combat Center here. Garcia examined one of many cases of foot problems corpsmen see throughout the day. Corpsmen have been around for centuries to give aid to troops whenever needed.

Corpsmen keep Marines fit, healthy

A medical department has been part of the U.S. Navy since colonial times, to support Marines and Sailors by giving aid whenever, and wherever necessary. There have always been different names for the Sailors that assist the surgeons, ranging from surgeon’s mate to loblolly boys to baymen to nurses and finally, corpsmen. Corpsmen started out

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Lieutenant Tom Fowler (front) and Lt. John Lyon, serve up over 100 gallons of chili during the Combat Center Fire Department?s 8th annual chili luncheon at their department Oct. 14. The event raised money for a large donation to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. - Lieutenant Tom Fowler (front) and Lt. John Lyon, serve up over 100 gallons of chili during the Combat Center Fire Department?s 8th annual chili luncheon at their department Oct. 14. The event raised money for a large donation to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Good chili serves a good cause

The Combat Center Fire Department hosted their 8th annual chili luncheon in their building Oct. 14. The purpose of the event was to raise money that will be donated to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. “For the past eight years, the fire department here hosted a chili luncheon to raise money for charity in general such as the American Red

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3/11 families see green side at ‘Warrior Day’

“STANDBY!” She pulls the lanyard taut as she awaits the command to fire. “FIRE!” With the other end connected to a M777 155 mm lightweight howitzer ready to fire, she pulls the lanyard, sending a high explosive round down range with an earth-shaking explosion, its impact visible on a nearby mountain as a cloud of smoke and dust.For Yolitzen

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Friends attend the funeral of a fallen fellow Marine while a Navy Chaplain comforts his grieving sister, all part of a safety brief held at the theater here Oct. 13 in the form of a play. The play covered drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence and suicide awareness. - Friends attend the funeral of a fallen fellow Marine while a Navy Chaplain comforts his grieving sister, all part of a safety brief held at the theater here Oct. 13 in the form of a play. The play covered drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence and suicide awareness.