Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

Brig. Gen. William F. Mullen III, Combat Center Commanding General, cuts the Headquarters Battalion birthday cake during the HQBN 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 19th, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released)

A tactical controller with Tactical Training Exercise Control Group observes as Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, fire at a target at Range 400 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., during 1/7’s night-time combined arms live-fire exercise Nov. 16, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw/Released)

Lance Cpl. Tyler Crook, machinist, Combat Logistics Company 13, saws PVC piping during a 3D printing class aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 16, 2016. Over the three-day course, Marines were challenged to manufacture innovative solutions for the problems presented to them using 3D printing innovation. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

Keelan Vincent, 8, and Naomi Brunk, 10, explore a Light Armored Vehicle 25 with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion during the Morongo Basin Veterans’ Tribute at Brehm Youth Sports Park in Yucca Valley, Calif., Nov. 11, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

A cake commemorating the 241st Marine Corps birthday sits on display during preparation for the Marine Corps birthday meal at Phelps Mess Hall, Nov. 10, 2016. The Marine Corps’ birthday is one of the many traditions that Marines take great pride in celebrating annually. (Official Marine Corps photo be Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

The top riders with Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs stand with a trophy for “Get on Your Bike and Ride” month aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 17, 2016. NREA took first place aboard the installation for total miles logged during the 29-day event. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

Cpl. Mark Noel, infantry rifleman, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is currently transitioning out of the Marine Corps. He hopes to move back to his home state of Ohio to work as a carpenter. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses Marines and sailors at the Dunham Amphitheatre aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 15, 2016. Carter visited the installation to observe a combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX), meet with Combat Center leadership, and address Marines and sailors stationed aboard the installation. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released)

The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Color Guard, led by Sgt. Heather Keasler, marches with the National ensign and Marine Corps colors during the 20th annual Veteran's Day Parade in Palm Springs, Calif., Nov. 11, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Avery L. Crespin, battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, leads his Marines on the Headquarters Battalion birthday run aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 9, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released)

Brig. Gen. William F. Mullen III, Combat Center Commanding General, cuts the Marine Corps Birthday Cake during the Marine Corps Birthday Uniform Pageant at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The pageant celebrates 241 years of Marine Corps history and traditions. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anabel Abreu-Rodriguez/Released)

Cpl. Cody Post, machine gunner, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is transitioning to becoming a diesel mechanic after his five-year Marine Corps career. He enjoys the outdoors, hunting, and off-roading, and plans to settle down in Missouri. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)

Sidney B. Jones, Pittsburgh, Pa., native, sits at his home in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 1, 2016. At the age of 96, the retired chief petty officer’s career with the U.S. Navy spanned 38 years and two major wars. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

Lance Cpl. Zackary W. Rippin, infantry assaultman, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, operates a Weaponized Multi-Utility Tactical Transport Vehicle (MUTT) during a company assault on Range 400 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 7, 2016, as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-17. The 28-day exercise is currently the longest-lasting activity that occurs aboard the installation and involves a series of progressive live-fire exercises that assesses the ability and adaptability of a force of more than 3,500 Marines and sailors. Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller has designated 3/5 as the Marine Corps’ experimental force. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

Scouts retire the colors at Camp Wilson aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 5, 2016, during the Boy Scout Camp Out for local Boy Scouts of America troops. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

Marines participate in the Combined Federal Campaign Awareness 5k at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 4, 2016. According to OPM.gov, the mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

Combat Center children trick-or-treat and enjoy carnival games at the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at Del Valle Field aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

Cpl. Nicholas Valles, chew chief, Company D, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, spends his time in the gym when he is not working, physically and mentally pushing himself to get better every day. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released)

Col. James F. Harp, Combat Center Chief of Staff, tees off during the Combined Federal Campaign Golf Tournament at Desert Winds Golf Course aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw/Released)

Chaplains, religious program specialists and their spouses celebrate the 241st Navy Chaplain Corps and 38th Religious Program Specialist birthdays at the Frontline Restaurant aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

Xxyliana, military working dog, Provost Marshal’s Office, covers Cpl. Bradley Antkowiak, MWD handler, PMO, during a K-9 demonstration at Condor Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 27, 2016. The demo was conducted as part of Red Ribbon Week, a week of drug prevention education and advocacy to help the youth stay drug free. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Color Guard leads the Pioneer Days Parade in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 22, 2016. The parade is held annually to celebrate the unique culture and history of the community. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

Families and friends cheer for Marines and sailors of 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, during the battalion’s homecoming at Del Valle Field, Oct. 20, 2016. 2/7 was deployed as part of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)

Participants begin the race during the Red Ribbon Week 5K Fun Run at Desert Winds Gold Course aboard the Marine Course Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 21, 2016. Red Ribbon Week is a week of drug prevention education and advocacy to help a drug free youth. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mathew Wright, a motor transportation maintenance officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 conducts maintenance on an Invent3D printer during a 3D printer integration exercise at site 50 training area, Wellton, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2016. Wright used the additive manufacturing (AM) equipment to make objects from 3d model data throughout Weapons Tactics Instructors (WTI) course 1-17. Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre host WTI which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Huff)

A Monarch butterfly caterpillar eats milkweed in the Butterfly Garden at the Archeology and Paleontology Curation Center aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms Calif., Oct. 21, 2016. The garden is being created to aid the butterflies that inhabit the installation. In recent years, the Monarch population has been decreasing and the Combat Center is doing its part to conserve and improve those numbers. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released)

Cpl. Joseph Kangethe, motor technician mechanic, Exercise Support Division, Headquarters Battalion, was born and raised in Kenya. In addition to speaking Kenya’s national language, Swahili, he is fluent in seven different Kenyan dialects. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

Brig. Gen. William F. Mullen III, Combat Center Commanding General, performs the fireman carry during the movement under fire portion of his Combat Fitness Test at Del Valle Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released)