Competitors gather at the starting line and prepare to dive into the first event of the 2012 Reebok CrossFit Games at Camp Pendleton’s San Onofre Beach, Jul. 12. CrossFit athletes competed in a true test of fitness that included swimming 700-meters in the Pacific Ocean, biking 6-miles through grueling terrain, running up more than 1400 vertical feet and ending the day’s events by maneuvering their way though a Marine Corps Obstacle Course. - Competitors gather at the starting line and prepare to dive into the first event of the 2012 Reebok CrossFit Games at Camp Pendleton’s San Onofre Beach, Jul. 12. CrossFit athletes competed in a true test of fitness that included swimming 700-meters in the Pacific Ocean, biking 6-miles through grueling terrain, running up more than 1400 vertical feet and ending the day’s events by maneuvering their way though a Marine Corps Obstacle Course.
A platoon of Devil Pups march into the Camp Pendleton, 62 Area swimming facility on July 12, which is day eight of their 10 day encampment. One of the graduation requirements is to jump from the 25-foot tower into the pool. - A platoon of Devil Pups march into the Camp Pendleton, 62 Area swimming facility on July 12, which is day eight of their 10 day encampment. One of the graduation requirements is to jump from the 25-foot tower into the pool.
Col. Mike Lawrence retired and relinquished command of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to Col. Lawrence E. Killmeier during a change of command ceremony on the flightline of MCASCP Calif., June 22. - Col. Mike Lawrence retired and relinquished command of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to Col. Lawrence E. Killmeier during a change of command ceremony on the flightline of MCASCP Calif., June 22.
Camp Pendleton Marines, families and sailors enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at Camp Pendleton's Del Mar Beach during the 4th of July Beach Bash. The Beach Bash has been around 28 years, giving Marines, families and sailors a chance to enjoy their nation's birthday and the freedoms they support and protect. - Camp Pendleton Marines, families and sailors enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at Camp Pendleton's Del Mar Beach during the 4th of July Beach Bash. The Beach Bash has been around 28 years, giving Marines, families and sailors a chance to enjoy their nation's birthday and the freedoms they support and protect.