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United States Marine Corps
Information & Referral
1526 7th Street
Career Resource Office
MCAGCC
Twentynine Palms, CA 92278-8150
760-830-6344
312-230-6344
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There are some important rules and regulations that you need to be aware of when coming to 29 Palms:
Telephone Access
To obtain command listing and phone numbers to the various facilities aboard MCAGCC call the Information and Referral Office at 760-830-6344.
All official activities aboard the Combat Center have an area code and prefix of 760-830-xxxx, unless otherwise noted. All off-base, local activities have an area code of 760.
Defense Service Network Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense. Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations the DSN area code must be included. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.
The Information and Referral program is located in building 1526, know has the Career Resource Office. I&R coordinates with base services and leadership to host the Commanding General's Welcome Aboard Orientation. This brief is mandatory for all Marines, excluding students, E-1 through E-6, O1 and O2, and CWO1. But all personnel and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. Loan Lockers are available with general kitchen items furniture is not available for families checking in or out of 29 Palms. Contact the I&R Program Manager for more information at 760-830-6344 or email nicole.horta@usmc.mil.
The Combat Center's unique mission is to conduct relevant live-fire combined arms training, urban operations, and Joint/Coalition level integration training that promotes operational force readiness as well as to provide the facilities, services and support responsive to the needs of resident organizations, Marines, sailors and their families today and tomorrow.
The land has a history of military use dating back to 1940, when the Army used the area for training glider crews. Glider training ended in 1943, when the Army switched to training fighter pilots. At the end of World War II, the Navy used the area as a bombing range until 1945, when it was transferred to San Bernardino County. In 1952, the Marine Corps took charge and was designated Headquarters Marine Corps Training Center. In 1957, it was commissioned as a Marine Corps Base. In 1979, the Base finally became what we know it as today, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. For more information, please visit Twentynine Palms' homepage.
The installation is comprised of active duty Marines, sailors, DOD civilians, family members, contractors, and retirees. MCAGCC is home to many different commands, including the Marine Corps Communications and Electronics School, 7th Marines Regiment, Headquarters Battalion, MWSS 374, CLB 7, MCLOG, MCTOG, and TTECG.
Twentynine Palms has a population of over 28,000.
The population of 29 Palms MCAGCC is quite large. It includes 12,500 active duty, 24,000 family members, and another 21,000 DoD/Contractors. Because California is a popular retirement location, 29 Palms has about 1,200 retirees in the area. These numbers have increased over the years.
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center is located in San Bernardino County in Southern California. MCGACC covers more than 1100 square miles of the high desert, which makes it larger than some small countries. It also hosts the Corps' largest military occupational specialty school, the Marine Corps Communications and Electronics School (MCCES). This premier training facility is nestled in the quiet desert paradise of Twentynine Palms, and together and makes up one of the most unique living environments in the western United States. The small military community of Twentynine Palms boasts a moderate cost of living, clean air and acts as the Gateway to the great California Outback.
From Needles, CA: Take I-40 West towards Barstow. Take exit 78 onto Kelbaker Rd and continue to National Trails Hwy. Turn right onto National Trails Hwy and continue to N Amboy Rd. Turn left on N Amboy Rd and continue to Adobe Rd.. Turn right on Adobe Rd and it will take you to the main gate for MCAGCC.
From I-10: Take exit 117 onto Highway 62 towards Joshua Tree. Continue down Highway 62 till you reach Adobe Rd in Twentynine Palms. Turn left onto Adobe Rd. That will take you to the main gate of MCAGCC.
Airport Transportation
The Combat Center is located approximately 60 miles from Palm Springs Airport (PSP). The only public transportation from the airport to the Combat Center is the Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA) bus service. Please call 1-800-794-6282 (in CA only) for more information.
Additional Area AirportsOther Airports utilized are Las Vegas (3 1/2 hours drive time); Ontario (2 1/2 hours drive time); Los Angeles (3 1/2 hours drive time).
Whatever form of transportation you use, request a receipt to turn in with a travel claim. Make sure you agree upon a fare before departing the area and get a receipt upon arrival.
Arriving at Front Gate
If you arrive at the front gate with a valid ID card, a valid real state drivers license, proof of insurance and valid vehicle registration and then proceed to your unit for in processing. The visitors office is open Monday - Friday 5 a.m. - 9p.m. It is closed weekends and federal holidays
In the event that you are unable to locate a specific office or department, please call Information and Referral at 760-830-6344 or email nicole.horta@usmc.mil. The I&R program manager will be able to assist in finding the right department and provide their contact information.
Release 2022.07.25.1