Stories

Garry Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band performed a free concert at Camp Pendleton’s South Mesa Club, March 11. The concert, sponsored by the United Services Organization and TRICARE, allowed Sinise and his band the opportunity to perform hits from artists such as, The Charley Daniels Band, Lady Antebellum and Creed. - Garry Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band performed a free concert at Camp Pendleton’s South Mesa Club, March 11. The concert, sponsored by the United Services Organization and TRICARE, allowed Sinise and his band the opportunity to perform hits from artists such as, The Charley Daniels Band, Lady Antebellum and Creed.

Brandon Fergusson, School of Infantry’s Wrecking Crew, runs pass defenders during the opening games of this year’s Pendleton Cup Flag Football League, March 10 at the 14 area softball field. - Brandon Fergusson, School of Infantry’s Wrecking Crew, runs pass defenders during the opening games of this year’s Pendleton Cup Flag Football League, March 10 at the 14 area softball field.

(From left to right) Colonel Osamah Jammal, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Chief of Staff; Oscar Villa Franca, owner of Dimension Construction; Navy Cmdr. Scott King, resident officer-in-charge of construction; CWO4 Brian Mitchell, postal director and Donald Darling, former postal director; all cut a ceremonial ribbon marking the grand opening of the base’s new Mail Processing Facility, March 10. - (From left to right) Colonel Osamah Jammal, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Chief of Staff; Oscar Villa Franca, owner of Dimension Construction; Navy Cmdr. Scott King, resident officer-in-charge of construction; CWO4 Brian Mitchell, postal director and Donald Darling, former postal director; all cut a ceremonial ribbon marking the grand opening of the base’s new Mail Processing Facility, March 10.

Jim Boynynge (right), a recruiter with Northrop Grumman, a defense contractor, interviews Gopal Balaraman, an attendee of the Military Career Expo held at the base’s South Mesa Club, March 8. During the fair 30 different vendors with career opportunities such as defense contractors, police agencies and management positions provided useful information to potential employers and provided them with guidance to improve their resumes. - Jim Boynynge (right), a recruiter with Northrop Grumman, a defense contractor, interviews Gopal Balaraman, an attendee of the Military Career Expo held at the base’s South Mesa Club, March 8. During the fair 30 different vendors with career opportunities such as defense contractors, police agencies and management positions provided useful information to potential employers and provided them with guidance to improve their resumes.

Colonel Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during the official grand opening of the Camp Horno’s Domino’s Pizza, March 9. - Colonel Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during the official grand opening of the Camp Horno’s Domino’s Pizza, March 9.

Lance Cpl. Robert C. Skotzke, a volunteer mentor for TAPS, helps Nathan Osgood with his nametag at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors seminar, March 5. TAPS is an organization designed to help families of fallen heroes cope with their loss. - Lance Cpl. Robert C. Skotzke, a volunteer mentor for TAPS, helps Nathan Osgood with his nametag at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors seminar, March 5. TAPS is an organization designed to help families of fallen heroes cope with their loss.

“Who Moved My Cheese,” an international bestselling book written by Spencer Johnson about dealing with change, inspired the MCFTB to create a class that can help the attendees understand change and learn valuable skills that allow them to face change with less stress and more success. The course gives service members and their families an opportunity to re-assess their current ways of coping with change and figuring out which of the four change skills they possess to avoid “boxing” themselves in. - “Who Moved My Cheese,” an international bestselling book written by Spencer Johnson about dealing with change, inspired the MCFTB to create a class that can help the attendees understand change and learn valuable skills that allow them to face change with less stress and more success. The course gives service members and their families an opportunity to re-assess their current ways of coping with change and figuring out which of the four change skills they possess to avoid “boxing” themselves in.

The mission of Camp Pendleton’s Joint Legal Assistance Office is to provide timely and accurate legal services in the areas of military justice, legal assistance, military rights and benefits, immigration, and family law. - The mission of Camp Pendleton’s Joint Legal Assistance Office is to provide timely and accurate legal services in the areas of military justice, legal assistance, military rights and benefits, immigration, and family law.

Nathan Peck, a cyclist, shot-put and discus thrower for the Battalion West Team, awaits the command with other participants at the start line of the 2011 Marine Corps Trials 10 kilometer hand-cycling portion of the race at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23. Peck, a native of Salmon, Idaho, suffered lower back injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a 2009 tour of duty in Iraq. - Nathan Peck, a cyclist, shot-put and discus thrower for the Battalion West Team, awaits the command with other participants at the start line of the 2011 Marine Corps Trials 10 kilometer hand-cycling portion of the race at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23. Peck, a native of Salmon, Idaho, suffered lower back injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a 2009 tour of duty in Iraq.

Iwo Jima veterans stand and stare at the sunset after they lay the commemorative wreath during the 66th Iwo Jima Sunset Ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s South Mesa Club, Feb. 20. The sunset ceremony paid tribute to nearly 7,000 Marines that sacrificed their lives during one of the Corps’ toughest battles ever. - Iwo Jima veterans stand and stare at the sunset after they lay the commemorative wreath during the 66th Iwo Jima Sunset Ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s South Mesa Club, Feb. 20. The sunset ceremony paid tribute to nearly 7,000 Marines that sacrificed their lives during one of the Corps’ toughest battles ever.