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- [Narrator] The Marine
Corps' effectiveness in battle

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comes from its ability
to combine air, ground,

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logistics, and naval
assets into a deployable

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Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

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This dynamic synergy serves
as the expeditionary force

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and readiness for the United States.

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In order to train as we fight,

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Marines must have access
to interconnected land,

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sea, and air ranges.

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The very terrain and
climate of the southwest

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makes the region an ideal place

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for Marines to train for
current and future operations.

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The Marine Corps maintains
seven installations

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within California and Arizona.

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80% of the Marine Corps' real estate

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and 40% of its combat power

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resides in the southwest region.

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More than 90% of the force trains

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in the southwest region before deploying.

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Marine Corps installations are

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the foundation of the
supporting establishment

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that constitutes the fifth element

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of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

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Marine Corps Installations West

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consists of five installations,
and two training ranges.

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It also serves in direct support

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to Marine Corps Recruiting
Depot San Diego,

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and Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat

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Center Twentynine Palms.

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As residents of the local community,

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Marines are committed to preserving

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Arizona and southern
California's natural resources.

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As responsible stewards
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Marine leaders properly balance

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the operational needs of the Marine Corps,

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and the preservation of the environment

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for future generations.

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As irreplaceable national assets,

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installations are fundamental
to the combat readiness

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of Marine Corps operating forces.

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And integral to the quality of life

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of Marines, sailors, and their families.

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All Marine Corps
Installations West's Marines,

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sailors, and civilian employees

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remain dedicated to
training and supporting

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America's expeditionary
force and readiness.

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A balanced Air-Ground Logistics Team,

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Marines are forward deployed,
and forward engaged,

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shaping, preening,
deterring, and responding

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to all manners of crisis
and contingencies.

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Alert and ready, we
respond to today's crisis

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with today's force.