Twentynine Palms, Military Base

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, fire the M240B machine gun on range 400, a company attack range, during Initial Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 4, 2022. The Marines conducted the training in preparation for an upcoming deployment. ITX is a 28-day training evolution that involves a series of progressive live-fire events that assess the ability and adaptability of Marine Corps rifle companies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center is located in San Bernardino County in Southern California. MCGACC covers more than 998 square miles of the high desert, which makes it larger than some small countries. The premier training facility is nestled in the quiet desert paradise of Twentynine Palms, and together, makes up one of the most unique living environments in the western United States.

MCAGCC's two-fold mission is to operate live fire combined arms training that promotes readiness of operating forces and to provide facilities, services, and support, responsive to the needs of tenant commands, Marines, Sailors and their families.

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center - Twentynine Palms Base Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1952 – present
Controlled by: Marine Corps Training and Education Command
Current Commander: Brigadier General Mark H. Clingan
Garrison: 7th Marine Regiment
Base Occupants: 7th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 11th Marines, 3rd LAR Battalion, MWSS-374
Open to the Public: No