Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base is a major United States Marine Corps installation located in California's Mojave Desert. Established in 1952, it serves as a key training facility for Marines, providing a vast expanse of desert terrain for various military exercises and operations. The base covers over 600 square miles, making it one of the largest Marine Corps bases in the world. The base is home to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, which focuses on combined arms training and readiness. It supports both individual and unit training, ensuring that Marines are prepared for deployment and combat situations. The base also plays a vital role in supporting military operations in the Pacific region.