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First national commemoration held since July 1979 for POWs,MIAs

“Once captured, there is no comprehending what goes through your head,” said former Marine and Vietnam prisoner of war, Walter W. Eckes, 59, who spoke at the Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital’s 15th annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action remembrance ceremony Sept 16. The first national commemoration for POWs/MIAs was July 18, 1979. Since then,

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Jonathan Schwartz, a 2nd grade schoolteacher at Santa Margarita Elementary School here, leads his class in a discussion on dictionary terms. - Jonathan Schwartz, a 2nd grade schoolteacher at Santa Margarita Elementary School here, leads his class in a discussion on dictionary terms.

Pendleton elementary school nationally recognized for superior academic performance

Marines here aren't the only ones to practice leaving no one behind. Even the base elementary schools are accounting for their own. On Sept. 20, Santa Margarita Elementary, one of six elementary schools here became the only San Diego County elementary school to be notarized as a 2005 No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon School. The 22-year-old

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Orange County resident out to "Help Our Troops"

Just about anywhere you look these days, yellow ribbons and bumper stickers adorn vehicles across the country indicating Americans support for their military.However, some patriots like Kristen M. Maddox, 21, from Santa Ana, Calif., chose to do a little more in order to express her gratitude of servicemembers job overseas.Not content with several

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A recent test of water samples from Camp Pendleton's southern housing areas indicated that some residences' water did not meet state and federal standards for lead in drinking water. - A recent test of water samples from Camp Pendleton's southern housing areas indicated that some residences' water did not meet state and federal standards for lead in drinking water.

Water concerns adressed on Camp Pendleton

A recent routine test of water samples from Camp Pendleton's southern housing areas indicated that water in some of those residences does not meet state and federal standards for lead in drinking water. Base officials have confirmed these initial results and are conducting a proactive information campaign of informing residents through the local

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A drummer with the 1st Marine Division Band plays for the crowd at Oceanside's Harbor Days celebration, Sept. 17, 2005. - A drummer with the 1st Marine Division Band plays for the crowd at Oceanside's Harbor Days celebration, Sept. 17, 2005.

Annual waterfront festival showcases military might

Local surfers are usually the only people riding the crisp waves to shore at the Oceanside Harbor, but on the morning of Sept. 17, a lumbering Landing Craft Air Cushion — flanked by several assault amphibious vehicles — staked their own sandy claim. Joining the amphibious assault was a convoy of land vehicles including medium tactical vehicle

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Wing Marines land on home turf

For Marines from HMLA 169 the most important flight of the deployment was the one that brought them home. After delays making it here, the homecoming ceremony held at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton was bitter sweet as family members stood by waiting greet their Marine Sept. 15. “There’s nothing like having your feet back on U.S. soil,”

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Children ran and jumped through a bounce house on the lawn of the Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14. Emily J. Gonzalez was full of energy as she ran back for another romp through the house. - Children ran and jumped through a bounce house on the lawn of the Ranch House on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14. Emily J. Gonzalez was full of energy as she ran back for another romp through the house.

Fiesta Day is fun for all

Approximately 300 people ventured out to Camp Pendleton’s Fiesta Day on the lawn of the Ranch House here Sept. 14. The Officers’ Wives Club and the Enlisted Wives Club came together in a massive recruiting effort for new members for both organizations. “Our main goal is to let the spouses know what the base has to offer them,” said Rhiannon

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Staff Sgt. Gregory S. Rogers, a recruiter at Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-station Oceanside, Ca., discusses future plans with a prospective recruit. - Staff Sgt. Gregory S. Rogers, a recruiter at Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-station Oceanside, Ca., discusses future plans with a prospective recruit.

Recruiting back on track for Corps

Since missing their recruiting goals for four straight months from January to April 2005, the Marine Corps is back on track and expected to meet overall shipping goals for the fiscal year. The increase in numbers may be in part due to the summer months, which traditionally bring in more prospects than springtime due to the influx of new high school

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Marines prepared to “rewire” Iraq

Following the number of buildings catching fire in Iraq due to old or faulty wiring, the Marine Corps has recognized the need to rewire many of the structures completely. Camp Pendleton Marines are well under-way to responding to the enormous task of rewiring Iraq by enrolling electrical equipment repair specialists in civilian education courses at

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Wildlife a natural thing for base

Camp Pendleton’s 125,000 acres is home to a variety of wildlife, most of which avoid contact with humans as much as possible. But with base residents and wildlife sharing the same backyard, it is inevitable residents will encounter an animal or two while living or training aboard the base. “Residents should treat the animals with respect, keeping

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