29 Palms Combat Center Alliance holding community reach out event on Saturday (11/16)

The recently formed 29 Palms Combat Center Alliance is hoping to encourage collaboration between the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center and the residents...

Operation Recognition aims to honor veterans and internees who had High School interrupted

San Bernardino County veterans who had their high school interrupted by their service in the armed forces are eligible to receive recognition and a...

Marine killed during training exercise has been identified

The Marine killed during a training exercise over the weekend has been identified. The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center announced yesterday that Staff Sgt....

Marine suspected of leading deputies on motorcycle chase through Twentynine Palms

A Marine is alleged to have led law enforcement on a 12 mile, high-speed motorcycle chase through Twentynine Palms last week. The Sheriff’s Department reports...

Dept. of Defense seeking military spouse feedback in online survey

The Department of Defense has launched its 2024 Survey of Active Duty Spouses. The survey is typically conducted every two years - and it asks...

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) provide benefits assistance every week

The Disabled American Veterans provide assistance to Veteran's who need help filling out their claims benefits. The services are free, walk in only, and a Disabled...

Basic Allowance Housing rates for military families in 2024

Good news for military families: the Basic Allowance Housing rates will be increased in 2024. The Department of Defense announced the 2024 The Basic...

Combat Center conducting emergency support exercises Apr. 10-14

​​The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Installation Support Division has announced that they will be conducting emergency support exercises starting today (April 10)...

Child dies after traffic collision at Marine Base

A fatal traffic collision on the Marine Base on Friday (February 16) led to the death of a 10 year-old child. A spokesman for the...

Documentary and art exhibition highlights the sacrifices of four local military veterans

Meyer Stump Productions is presenting a multimedia event on Wednesday at Copper Mountain College’s Bell Center, including a documentary screening and art exhibition, focusing...

VA Hospital looking for volunteers to help Veterans get to their appointments

The VA Hospital Loma Linda is looking for volunteers to drive Veterans from Morongo Valley to Loma Linda during the week for their VA...

Person detained at Marine Base, transferred to Border Patrol

A person was detained last weekend after attempting to access the Marine Base in Twentynine Palms, and then transferred to agents with Customs and...

Morongo Basin designated as one of 5 “Sentinel Landscapes”

The Morongo Basin has been designated a Sentinel Landscape by several government agencies. The designation allows several federal government agencies the ability to provide...

Man with active warrant attempts to enter Combat Center’s main gate, arrested

A man with an active warrant was arrested while attempting to enter the Marine Base in Twentynine Palms. On Wednesday (May 22) just before 9...

Marine killed during training in a vehicle rollover accident

A marine was killed in a vehicle rollover during a training exercise at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center this weekend.On Saturday (July...

Historical Highlight: The Heroes of Desert Storm

Over the years, many films have been shot here in the Morongo Basin, including a featured “ABC Movie of the Week” called “The Heroes...

MCAGCC to get new Commanding General

The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms will soon be under the command of Brigadier General Thomas B. Savage. Brigadier General Savage...

Military to receive 5.2% pay increase, King of Hammers protected

The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act - or NDAA - was passed by the US House of Representatives last week - and a provision...

Two Back-to-School backpack giveaways on August 11

Two backpack giveaways have been announced for one weekend in August. The Morongo Unified School District will be distributing backpacks and food at an event...

Marine Corps Combat Center Birthday celebration this Thursday (11/9)

Despite rumors to the contrary, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center is celebrating the 248th birthday of the founding of the Marine Corps. The cancelation...