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Free 6-week Yoga class for veterans offered by Mil-Tree

A free six-week yoga class is available to veterans and the greater hi desert community beginning this Saturday (August 5). This class - with a...

“Troy’s Amore Dinner” serving up Italian delights at the VFW in Joshua Tree tonight...

Tonight is Troy’s Amore Dinner at the Joshua Tree VFW Post 7264. Troy says he simmers his sauce for several hours and serves it...

NCIS investigating Former Commanding General found dead on Marine Base

The NCIS is investigating the death of a military officer found on the Twentynine Palms Marine Base over the weekend. According to information provided by...

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...

San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs in Joshua Tree this Wednesday (8/14)

The San Bernardino County Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is committed to supporting veterans and their families by ensuring they receive the benefits they've...

Car Wash fundraiser helping young Marines attend Marine Corp Ball

There will be a fundraiser car wash tomorrow morning (September 30) for the Marine Corps Ball. Funds raised from this car wash will help...

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat sound advisory remains until March 1

If you've been hearing loud noises throughout the Morongo Basin, you're not alone. The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms has...

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...

9th Annual DAV Air Rifle Competition set for 9/30

The 9th annual Disabled American Veterans Air Rifle Competition is set for Saturday, September 30th at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. It’s...

“Ocotillo Gate” entrance closed at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center has closed the entrance known as the Ocotillo Gate until further notice. This closure is due to massive...

Marines Corps barracks inspections coming to Air Ground Combat Center

Officials from the Marine Corps announced yesterday (February 7) that all barracks will be inspected prior to March 15, including those at the Twentynine...

Combat Center announces base closures ahead of training exercises

The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center has announced several exercise related closures on the base tomorrow (October 20). The Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics...

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...

Johnson Valley Shared Use Area reopened to public

After a short delay, the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area has reopened to the public as of 9:15 a.m. yesterday (August 27.) The Johnson Valley...

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...

“Heart to Heart” holding 17th Military Appreciation Luncheon for wives of active duty members

The nonprofit Heart to Heart Organization is holding its 17th Military Appreciation Luncheon on March 22 for the wives of active duty service people.  The...

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)...

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...

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...

Johnson Valley shared use area has reopened to the public

The Marine Corps has concluded their training and the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area has reopened to the public. The area, a popular destination for...