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Camp Pendleton children dance with the Gingerbread Man during the annual Winter Wonderland Festival at the Abby Reinke Center, Dec. 15. During the event, the guests were also able to take photos with Santa Claus and Rudolph the red-nose reindeer, enjoy free snacks, play games to win prizes, ride on the express train and get nutritional education while socializing. - Camp Pendleton children dance with the Gingerbread Man during the annual Winter Wonderland Festival at the Abby Reinke Center, Dec. 15. During the event, the guests were also able to take photos with Santa Claus and Rudolph the red-nose reindeer, enjoy free snacks, play games to win prizes, ride on the express train and get nutritional education while socializing.

Theresa Hunt (far left), a retired Marine spouse, is among eight breast cancer survivors who raise their hands in victory of defeating the disease. The eight ladies were chosen to carry eight flags Nov. 19-21, with one of the following words on each flag: courage, commitment, love, hope, patience, optimism, belief, and healing, during the “Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure” walk. Hunt was also recognized for raising more than $78,000 for breast cancer research. - Theresa Hunt (far left), a retired Marine spouse, is among eight breast cancer survivors who raise their hands in victory of defeating the disease. The eight ladies were chosen to carry eight flags Nov. 19-21, with one of the following words on each flag: courage, commitment, love, hope, patience, optimism, belief, and healing, during the “Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure” walk. Hunt was also recognized for raising more than $78,000 for breast cancer research.

(From left to right) Anetzy, Daisy, Rosie and Kevin Day, dressed up in their best Halloween attire during the third annual Harvest Festival at the Blinder Memorial field, Oct. 30. The event was an opportunity to give Marines, sailors and their families a chance to experience a safe and fun affair and allowed participants to enjoy activities while showing off their best Halloween costumes. - (From left to right) Anetzy, Daisy, Rosie and Kevin Day, dressed up in their best Halloween attire during the third annual Harvest Festival at the Blinder Memorial field, Oct. 30. The event was an opportunity to give Marines, sailors and their families a chance to experience a safe and fun affair and allowed participants to enjoy activities while showing off their best Halloween costumes.

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton's Planet Hollywood team members display their plaques and trophies after the 2010 Pendleton Cup Volleyball League finals, Oct. 25. Planet Hollywood's relentless ambition against their opponent won them the five-game series with a total of four wins and one loss. - Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton's Planet Hollywood team members display their plaques and trophies after the 2010 Pendleton Cup Volleyball League finals, Oct. 25. Planet Hollywood's relentless ambition against their opponent won them the five-game series with a total of four wins and one loss.

October is dedicated to preventing domestic violence due to the devastating number of physical and emotionally abused across the nation. Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is a national campaign designed to bring awareness about domestic violence and inform families of the resources and programs available to help prevent and stop violence in the home. Camp Pendleton provides counseling services in an array of programs designed to assist military members and their families to cope with personal and family challenges. - October is dedicated to preventing domestic violence due to the devastating number of physical and emotionally abused across the nation. Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is a national campaign designed to bring awareness about domestic violence and inform families of the resources and programs available to help prevent and stop violence in the home. Camp Pendleton provides counseling services in an array of programs designed to assist military members and their families to cope with personal and family challenges.

Cpl. Dillon Campbell, bulk fuel engineer, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, pulls a humvee during Camp Pendleton’s 10th annual Strongest Warrior Competition, Sept. 24. The competition is an athletic event in which service members can compete in various timed repetition-measured strength and endurance courses. In addition to the Jeep Pull, the courses included the Tire Flip, the Farmer’s Walk, the Military Press, and a Stone Carry. - Cpl. Dillon Campbell, bulk fuel engineer, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, pulls a humvee during Camp Pendleton’s 10th annual Strongest Warrior Competition, Sept. 24. The competition is an athletic event in which service members can compete in various timed repetition-measured strength and endurance courses. In addition to the Jeep Pull, the courses included the Tire Flip, the Farmer’s Walk, the Military Press, and a Stone Carry.

Froilon Tyler, volleyball participant with Marine Corps Air Station’s team, lobs the ball over the net at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse during the Marine Corps Community Service’s Pendleton Cup’s opening night of the Volleyball League, Sept. 22. The series leader is the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton’s team, followed by Supply Battalion in second place. Marine Corps Air Station is currently tied for third place along with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Corps Installation West, Medical Battalion, and 9th Communication’s Battalion. - Froilon Tyler, volleyball participant with Marine Corps Air Station’s team, lobs the ball over the net at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse during the Marine Corps Community Service’s Pendleton Cup’s opening night of the Volleyball League, Sept. 22. The series leader is the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton’s team, followed by Supply Battalion in second place. Marine Corps Air Station is currently tied for third place along with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Corps Installation West, Medical Battalion, and 9th Communication’s Battalion.

Tom Babayan and Tami Patton, both Families OverComing Under Stress project trainers, Family Readiness Center, Camp Pendleton, help children learn about deployment during a “Warrior Kids Workshop” sponsored by Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corps Family Team Building. The workshop is a three-part program for children ages 5-12 that help them cope with various deployment issues. - Tom Babayan and Tami Patton, both Families OverComing Under Stress project trainers, Family Readiness Center, Camp Pendleton, help children learn about deployment during a “Warrior Kids Workshop” sponsored by Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corps Family Team Building. The workshop is a three-part program for children ages 5-12 that help them cope with various deployment issues.

The 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway, speaks during a monument dedication ceremony, Sept. 15, in honor of those who gave their lives at the Chosin Reservoir. The Camp Pendleton South Mesa Club now exhibits the 3,000 pound granite monument to remind those present of the military's service and sacrifice during the reservoir's bitter campaign in which the 1st Marine Division fought a prodigious battle. - The 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway, speaks during a monument dedication ceremony, Sept. 15, in honor of those who gave their lives at the Chosin Reservoir. The Camp Pendleton South Mesa Club now exhibits the 3,000 pound granite monument to remind those present of the military's service and sacrifice during the reservoir's bitter campaign in which the 1st Marine Division fought a prodigious battle.