World’s Largest Marine Corps Base

Three-quarters the size of Rhode Island, the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command Center occupies about 932 square miles of southern Mojave Desert.  About 15 miles northeast of Yucca Valley, the mission of the Combat Center is twofold: to provide 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.

The 29 Palms Marine Corps Base impacts Yucca Valley and the surrounding towns in various positive ways.  Some Marine and Sailor families are housed off base, and most children attend Morongo Basin schools.  They do business with local merchants and are considered welcome good citizens.

More information available at the Public Affairs Office.  760-830-6213.