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The Team USA Armed Forces meets with Los Angeles Galaxy coaches and players after observing one of their practices at the Stub Hub Stadium in Los Angeles June 25. The military Team USA is made up of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines from all over the world. Team USA is scheduled to play in the 1st Annual Military World Cup held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The LA Galaxy invited Team USA to watch and learn from their practice time. - The Team USA Armed Forces meets with Los Angeles Galaxy coaches and players after observing one of their practices at the Stub Hub Stadium in Los Angeles June 25. The military Team USA is made up of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines from all over the world. Team USA is scheduled to play in the 1st Annual Military World Cup held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The LA Galaxy invited Team USA to watch and learn from their practice time.

Diane Black and Tom Reed, center, paused for a photo with Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, left, and Sgt. Maj. Scott R. Helms, right, during a visit to Camp Pendleton where they learned about the base, its functions and daily operations June 23. Coglianese is the base commanding general and regional authority for five military installations in the Southwestern United States and Helms is his senior enlisted advisor. Black is a congresswoman for the sixth district of Tennessee and Reed is a congressman for the 23rd district of New York.“It’s great to be here with the men and women that are serving our country, and to say thank you to them personally,” said Black.“It’s great to be here with the men and women that are serving our country, and to say thank you to them personally,” said Black. - Diane Black and Tom Reed, center, paused for a photo with Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, left, and Sgt. Maj. Scott R. Helms, right, during a visit to Camp Pendleton where they learned about the base, its functions and daily operations June 23. Coglianese is the base commanding general and regional authority for five military installations in the Southwestern United States and Helms is his senior enlisted advisor. Black is a congresswoman for the sixth district of Tennessee and Reed is a congressman for the 23rd district of New York. “It’s great to be here with the men and women that are serving our country, and to say thank you to them personally,” said Black. “It’s great to be here with the men and women that are serving our country, and to say thank you to them personally,” said Black.

Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese presents gifts during a dedication ceremony for four new beach cottages on San Onofre Beach here June 18. Coglianese is the commanding general of the base and regional authority for five Marine Corps Installations in the southwestern United States and the cottages were built for the recreational use of Marines, sailors and their families. - Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese presents gifts during a dedication ceremony for four new beach cottages on San Onofre Beach here June 18. Coglianese is the commanding general of the base and regional authority for five Marine Corps Installations in the southwestern United States and the cottages were built for the recreational use of Marines, sailors and their families.

Approximately 40 military spouses attended Marine Corps Air Station's 3rd Annual Mary Munn Day here June 14. The event allows military spouses to learn more about Marine Corps training, equipment, and various military occupational specialties. - Approximately 40 military spouses attended Marine Corps Air Station's 3rd Annual Mary Munn Day here June 14. The event allows military spouses to learn more about Marine Corps training, equipment, and various military occupational specialties.

Vice President Joe Biden talks to the children of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and answer their questions at the air station here during a four-day Good Grief Camp June 14. Biden speaks about his life experiences and about being the vice president and part of the military community. T.A.P.S. is a program to help children cope with the loss of a loved one who served in the military. - Vice President Joe Biden talks to the children of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and answer their questions at the air station here during a four-day Good Grief Camp June 14. Biden speaks about his life experiences and about being the vice president and part of the military community. T.A.P.S. is a program to help children cope with the loss of a loved one who served in the military.

Midshipman 3rd Class Ty Gunnlaugsson, left, adjusts an 81-millimeter mortar cannon with help from Lance Cpl. Levon Dumire, center, and Lance Cpl. Seth Anderson, right, during Marine Week of Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen-West 2013 here June 12. Future officers from across the U.S. participated in the four-weeks of training designed to introduce them to career opportunities. Dumire and Anderson are infantry motormen with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division here. - Midshipman 3rd Class Ty Gunnlaugsson, left, adjusts an 81-millimeter mortar cannon with help from Lance Cpl. Levon Dumire, center, and Lance Cpl. Seth Anderson, right, during Marine Week of Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen-West 2013 here June 12. Future officers from across the U.S. participated in the four-weeks of training designed to introduce them to career opportunities. Dumire and Anderson are infantry motormen with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division here.

Congressman Darrell Issa speaks to three high school graduates, who have been nominated to attend a U.S. military academy, during the annual Academy Breakfast at the Pacific Views Event Center here June 15. Issa is the U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district. - Congressman Darrell Issa speaks to three high school graduates, who have been nominated to attend a U.S. military academy, during the annual Academy Breakfast at the Pacific Views Event Center here June 15. Issa is the U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district.

Keola Dietz and Anthony Robinson crossed the Race Across America starting line at Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, Calif. June 15. Dietz and Robinson are both veterans and wounded warriors racing for the Walter Reed Bethesda Cycling team, which is made up of wounded Army and Marine Corps veterans who will compete in the 3,000-mile race from Oceanside, Calif. to Annapolis, Md. - Keola Dietz and Anthony Robinson crossed the Race Across America starting line at Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, Calif. June 15. Dietz and Robinson are both veterans and wounded warriors racing for the Walter Reed Bethesda Cycling team, which is made up of wounded Army and Marine Corps veterans who will compete in the 3,000-mile race from Oceanside, Calif. to Annapolis, Md.

Navy Hospital Corpsmen throughout North County celebrated their 115th birthday during a “Beach Bash” at the Del Mar Beach Resort here June 14.(PHOTO ILLUSTRATION) - Navy Hospital Corpsmen throughout North County celebrated their 115th birthday during a “Beach Bash” at the Del Mar Beach Resort here June 14. (PHOTO ILLUSTRATION)

Petty Officer 1st Class Randy Adalin from 1st Medical Battalion rides a wave during the 6th annual 2013 USAA Commanding General's Surf Competition at the San Onofre Beach here, June 11. Competitors were judged on wave selection, time on the wave and tricks they perform. - Petty Officer 1st Class Randy Adalin from 1st Medical Battalion rides a wave during the 6th annual 2013 USAA Commanding General's Surf Competition at the San Onofre Beach here, June 11. Competitors were judged on wave selection, time on the wave and tricks they perform.