FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California The Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) is a United States Marine Corps installation located in Pickle Meadows near Bridgeport, California. The training center exists to train units in complex compartmented terrain. The center occupies 46,000 acres of Toiyabe National Forrest under management of the U.S. Forrest Service. A letter of agreement between the Forrest Service an the Marine Corps permits the use of the area to train Marines in mountain and cold weather operations. The Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) is one of the Corps most remote and isolated post. The center was established in 1951 as a Cold Weather Battalion with a mission of providing cold weather training for replacement personnel bound for Korea. After the Korea conflict the name was changed to the Marine Corps Cold Weather Training Center. As a result of it’s expanded role it was renamed the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in 1963. MCMWTC operated on a full time basis until 1967 when it was placed in a caretaker status as a result of the Vietnam War. The training center was reactivated to a full-time command on May 19th 1976. The Marine Corps' Mountain Warfare Training Center, as a major subordinate element of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, and with support from Marine Corps Installations - West, conducts unit and individual training courses to prepare USMC, Joint, and Allied Forces for operations in mountainous, high altitude, and cold weather environments in support of the Regional Combatant Commanders. Additionally, MWTC provides support to Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC); Training and Education Command; Marine Corps Systems Command; and other USMC and Department of Defense (DOD) agencies engaged in the development of warfighting doctrine and specialized equipment for use in mountain and cold weather operations. The center is cited at 6,762 feet, with elevations in the training areas ranging to just under 12,000 feet. During the winter season (October - April) snow accumulation can rear 6 to 8 feet. Further, severe storms can deposit as much as four feet in a 12 hour period. Annual temperatures range from -20 degrees to +90 degrees Fahrenheit. Learn More About Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Here! FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.  Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun! We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity. We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon. We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way. God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[Publius]

I took a lot more questions than I expected, and they were all good questions that led to more information. This was a good session. Now they’re going to figure out what topics I should handle at future meetings.

[fatima]

Boring is good for roof jumper:)

[fatima]

Thanks HopeandGlory,a little late but Happy birthday ((((Hugs))))

[luvie]

Hi, Kathy! Yep, I worked today, too...though my hours are a piece of cake compared to yours.

I hope you will get a vacation pretty soon. You sound like you are just about burned out!

Hope you get home soon so you can kick off your shoes and relax for a few hours! (((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

I think she is just about ready to head back to Texas. I’ll bet she’s having a rough time.

[fatima]

Aloha BIGLOOK (((((Hugs)))))

[fatima]

Hi PROCON ((((Hugs))))

[fatima]

Hi Connie.((((((Hugs)))))
I am in a Willie Nelson Mood.:)
Willie Nelson - You Were Always On My Mind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u5LZ-DN3iA

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Fatima!(( HUGS nui loa))

Feeling better? Feeling feisty?

[fatima]

Love Luv (((((Hugs)))))
Waylon Jennings& Willie Nelson - Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_a4BU09GrU

[PROCON]

(((HUGS))) back to ya FRiend!!

Looking forward to your next Music Canteen even though all the songs I'm thinking about are already posted..:=)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor...((HUGS))...thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[luvie]

Howdy there! A real classic! Thanks for sharing!

Hope you have a lovely week! ((((hugs))))

[fatima]

:)Was back at our store.Everyone missed me even though I tell them off once a week-hehehehehe
Willie Nelson with Ray Charles - Seven Spanish Angels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8A9Y1Dq_cQ

[HiJinx]

Great field trip today, ladies!
It gets downright cold at 12,000’; and it’s no place to be stuck out in the open during a thunderstorm!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Bad news does keep piling up....a very bad for sure. I’ve only been able to listen to Rush and Mark Levin and they were both HOT!!!

Reading some FR when I get home will be interesting.

[AZamericonnie]

Nary a critter in sight this evening & an easy commute.

Did you finish this evening or homework for you?

[fatima]

Seem to think you like spiritual.
i will run to you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s2wCVcmYOU&feature=related

[The Mayor]

((HUGS)) !!

[fatima]

Hi HiJinx :) (((((Hugs))))))
Willie Nelson - 1997 - Funny How Time Slips Away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZaZqx9v3dU