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A support branch of the Natural Resources of Environment Affairs located in the Combat Center is tasked with conducting environmental inspections of all activities aboard the Combat Center. Recycling, water separation, hazardous material storage and wash racks are some of the issues and activities within the Combat Center that the NREA support branch requires compliance and recognition from, from all service members, government employees and families aboard the instillation. - A support branch of the Natural Resources of Environment Affairs located in the Combat Center is tasked with conducting environmental inspections of all activities aboard the Combat Center. Recycling, water separation, hazardous material storage and wash racks are some of the issues and activities within the Combat Center that the NREA support branch requires compliance and recognition from, from all service members, government employees and families aboard the instillation.

The family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. David E. Reid, battery gunnery sergeant, Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, wait for his arrival to welcome him with a sign that involves them all during a homecoming ceremony at the Combat Center?s Victory Field Oct. 6. The battery deployed to Iraq in March in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - The family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. David E. Reid, battery gunnery sergeant, Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, wait for his arrival to welcome him with a sign that involves them all during a homecoming ceremony at the Combat Center?s Victory Field Oct. 6. The battery deployed to Iraq in March in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The musicians of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Band march into position centerfield in front of thousands of spectators as part of the pre-game show at Monster Park, home of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Point Oct. 9 during the city?s Fleet Week events. - The musicians of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Band march into position centerfield in front of thousands of spectators as part of the pre-game show at Monster Park, home of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Point Oct. 9 during the city?s Fleet Week events.

The family of Cpl. Russell S. Dasch, tank crewman, Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, cheer and hold up a welcoming sign as the company arrives to Combat Center?s Victory Field during a homecoming ceremony Oct. 6. The company was deployed to Iraq in March in support of Operation Iraq Freedom and longed for the day to return safely to their families. - The family of Cpl. Russell S. Dasch, tank crewman, Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, cheer and hold up a welcoming sign as the company arrives to Combat Center?s Victory Field during a homecoming ceremony Oct. 6. The company was deployed to Iraq in March in support of Operation Iraq Freedom and longed for the day to return safely to their families.

Four crash and fire rescue Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 test out the Tri-Max 3 from Kingsway Sales and Marketing Cold Compressed Air Fire Suppression Technologies. The unit weighs 36 pounds and can produce 60 gallons of compressed air foam to extinguish fires. Tri-Max brought several products to be tested out at the Combat Center here October 5. - Four crash and fire rescue Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 test out the Tri-Max 3 from Kingsway Sales and Marketing Cold Compressed Air Fire Suppression Technologies. The unit weighs 36 pounds and can produce 60 gallons of compressed air foam to extinguish fires. Tri-Max brought several products to be tested out at the Combat Center here October 5.

A Marine brings the Chevy SSR back around to the starting point. The Chevy SSR was one of six cars and trucks on the tracks at the Operation Wheels of Freedom event that was at the Combat Center on Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. - A Marine brings the Chevy SSR back around to the starting point. The Chevy SSR was one of six cars and trucks on the tracks at the Operation Wheels of Freedom event that was at the Combat Center on Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.

Kris Denney, wife of Maj. Matt Denney, Tactical Training Exercise Control Group, stays ahead of the most of the pack on the return route from Camp Wilson in the Sprint Triathlon Oct. 1. - Kris Denney, wife of Maj. Matt Denney, Tactical Training Exercise Control Group, stays ahead of the most of the pack on the return route from Camp Wilson in the Sprint Triathlon Oct. 1.

Lance Cpl. Talee R. Garcia, a trumpet player with the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Band here, warms up his instrument Sept. 20. Garcia, who has been with the band for about a month, discovered that the bands drum major, Staff Sgt. Joseph Streeter, was in a Marine band he saw as a youth that inspired him to take up music and become a Marine. - Lance Cpl. Talee R. Garcia, a trumpet player with the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Band here, warms up his instrument Sept. 20. Garcia, who has been with the band for about a month, discovered that the bands drum major, Staff Sgt. Joseph Streeter, was in a Marine band he saw as a youth that inspired him to take up music and become a Marine.

Corporal Mark N. Novello, artillery maintenance chief, Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, stands next to a M777 Lightweight Howitzer during a field exercise known as Desert Fire Exercise in the Combat Center?s training area Sept. 17. The 21-year-old Purple Heart recipient was injured in a convoy during Operation Iraqi freedom after an improvised explosive device sent a one-inch piece of shrapnel into his ankle March 2004. The injury called for a yearlong recovery, but Novello was able to bounce back with a drastically quick recovery and passing a physical fitness test. - Corporal Mark N. Novello, artillery maintenance chief, Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, stands next to a M777 Lightweight Howitzer during a field exercise known as Desert Fire Exercise in the Combat Center?s training area Sept. 17. The 21-year-old Purple Heart recipient was injured in a convoy during Operation Iraqi freedom after an improvised explosive device sent a one-inch piece of shrapnel into his ankle March 2004. The injury called for a yearlong recovery, but Novello was able to bounce back with a drastically quick recovery and passing a physical fitness test.

Cannoneers with gun two, Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, plug their ears as their M777 Lightweight Howitzer blasts a round down Combat Center?s Lead Mountain desolate terrain Sept.16. The battery conducted a battalion field exercise from Sept. 13 to 19 and a regimental exercise from Sept 20 to 23 known as Desert Fire Exercise. - Cannoneers with gun two, Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, plug their ears as their M777 Lightweight Howitzer blasts a round down Combat Center?s Lead Mountain desolate terrain Sept.16. The battery conducted a battalion field exercise from Sept. 13 to 19 and a regimental exercise from Sept 20 to 23 known as Desert Fire Exercise.