TTECG Marines enjoy time with loved ones

Photo By Cpl. John Tran | Tactical Training Exercise Control Group held a family day for its Marines and their family members at Victory Park, Sept. 27, 2013, which included a bounce house near the park's playground, as well as food and drinks.  

TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

10.03.2013

Story by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Bedoya 

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Tactical Training Exercise Control Group held a family day for its Marines and their family members at Victory Park, Sept. 27, 2013, which included a bounce house near the park's playground, as well as food and drinks.

"It is good for the Marines to get out here and spend time together," said Pfc. Jared Goff, role player, TTECG. "We spend a lot of early mornings and late nights out in the field, especially during ITX, so time away from work is much appreciated."

TTECG's purpose is to evaluate the performance of units conducting various training exercises aboard the Combat Center. They also ensure the exercises are safely and tactically executed. TTECG works directly with these units so they meet the Marine Corp's and unit-specific training objectives. Marines with TTECG provide preliminary classroom introduction, control the exercise scenario in the field, and portray the enemy actions. They also allow the exercise force to emply the full spectrum of combat capabilities.

The director of TTECG arrived to personally thank and speak to the Marines and thei rfamilies for some of the sacrifices made in support of the mission.

"I can't thank these Marines and their families enough," said Col. Andrew Kennedy, director, TTECG, "This event is all for you. The Marines who are out there working and the families back home supporting their every move, this way is a saying thank you."

• Date Taken: 10.03.2013
• Date Posted: 10.03.2013 22:32
• Story ID: 114740
• Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US