Maj. Gen. Michael R. Regner, 1st Marine Division commanding general, gives an interview to a local news station during the opening of the Marine West Expo’s three-day event that was held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, South Mesa staff noncommissioned officer club, Jan. 26. Items showcased at the expo included visionary equipment displays and computer simulations of cutting edge technology designed specifically for the Marine Corps. The new and improved combat equipment, systems and technology that enable Marines to meet intense performance demands as well as keep pace with the rapidly changing face of combat operations.