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Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Personal Financial Management Department and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission held a class to improve financial readiness and planning for Marines and Sailors at the base theater, Nov. 18.The lecture covered topics on financial literacy such as personal finance, saving, investing and diversification as well as defending against fraud and other investment risks. - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Personal Financial Management Department and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission held a class to improve financial readiness and planning for Marines and Sailors at the base theater, Nov. 18. The lecture covered topics on financial literacy such as personal finance, saving, investing and diversification as well as defending against fraud and other investment risks.

The Air Force Men’s and Army Women’s basketball teams took first place to conclude the Armed Forces Basketball Championship held at the Paige Fieldhouse, Nov 13.During the finals, the Air Force Men’s Team (5-2) proved their mettle by beating the Army Men’s (5-2) 86-78 to take first place, while the Army Women’s Team (7-0) beat the Air Force Women’s (3-4) 71-55 to bring home the gold. - The Air Force Men’s and Army Women’s basketball teams took first place to conclude the Armed Forces Basketball Championship held at the Paige Fieldhouse, Nov 13. During the finals, the Air Force Men’s Team (5-2) proved their mettle by beating the Army Men’s (5-2) 86-78 to take first place, while the Army Women’s Team (7-0) beat the Air Force Women’s (3-4) 71-55 to bring home the gold.

John Phelps, designer for the monument, poses with his creation after an unveiling ceremony Nov. 12 at the Wounded Warrior Battalion, Camp Pendleton. The sculpture is based on the Operation Phantom Fury photograph 'Hell House' of then 1st Sgt. Bradley Kasal being carried out of a house by two lance corporals after a firefight where Kasal sustained injuries. "The monument is a symbol of camaraderie that's important to Marines, not only in combat but in the healing process as well, " said Robin Kelleher, president of Hope for the Warriors, which contributed to constructing the monument. - John Phelps, designer for the monument, poses with his creation after an unveiling ceremony Nov. 12 at the Wounded Warrior Battalion, Camp Pendleton. The sculpture is based on the Operation Phantom Fury photograph 'Hell House' of then 1st Sgt. Bradley Kasal being carried out of a house by two lance corporals after a firefight where Kasal sustained injuries. "The monument is a symbol of camaraderie that's important to Marines, not only in combat but in the healing process as well, " said Robin Kelleher, president of Hope for the Warriors, which contributed to constructing the monument.

Brig. Gen. Edward Banta speaks at the opening ceremony of the Armed Forces Basketball Championship at the Paige Fieldhouse, Nov. 7. The championship consists of a men and womens team from each of the four branches. The tournament is from Nov. 7-13 and the best players from the tournament will be selected to play on the All-Armed Forces Team in December in Belgium.Banta is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. - Brig. Gen. Edward Banta speaks at the opening ceremony of the Armed Forces Basketball Championship at the Paige Fieldhouse, Nov. 7. The championship consists of a men and womens team from each of the four branches. The tournament is from Nov. 7-13 and the best players from the tournament will be selected to play on the All-Armed Forces Team in December in Belgium. Banta is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans claimed a hard fought victory against the Miramar Falcons, winning 7-0 during the Commanding General’s Cup Football Tournament Semi-Finals at the Paige Fieldhouse here, Nov. 4. The victory in overtime earned them a spot in the championship game against 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez) - The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans claimed a hard fought victory against the Miramar Falcons, winning 7-0 during the Commanding General’s Cup Football Tournament Semi-Finals at the Paige Fieldhouse here, Nov. 4. The victory in overtime earned them a spot in the championship game against 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Twenty teams competed in the Commanding General's Cup grappling tournament at Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 29. Each team consisted of four competitors, one for each weight class. The Others, a team from Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, won the tournament. - Twenty teams competed in the Commanding General's Cup grappling tournament at Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 29. Each team consisted of four competitors, one for each weight class. The Others, a team from Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, won the tournament.

Lance Cpl. Anthony Kelly salutes Lt. Col. Kevin Prindiville after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal at a formation at the Military Police Department on Oct. 29. - Lance Cpl. Anthony Kelly salutes Lt. Col. Kevin Prindiville after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal at a formation at the Military Police Department on Oct. 29.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The Marine Corps Base Spartans secured their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 38-0 win over the School of Infantry Outlaws during their first game of the playoffs here, Oct. 27. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez) - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The Marine Corps Base Spartans secured their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 38-0 win over the School of Infantry Outlaws during their first game of the playoffs here, Oct. 27. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

The Miramar Falcons secured their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 30-0 win over the 3rd Amphibious Assault Vehicle Battalion during the opening game here, Oct. 21. - The Miramar Falcons secured their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 30-0 win over the 3rd Amphibious Assault Vehicle Battalion during the opening game here, Oct. 21.

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Cpl. Tyler Raffaele, an enter team member of the Provost Marshall Office's Special Reaction Team, engages a target holding a hostage during a live-fire training evolution at Range 300, Oct. 23. The SRT is responsible for any critical situations that fall beyond the capabilities of ordinary law enforcement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski) - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Cpl. Tyler Raffaele, an enter team member of the Provost Marshall Office's Special Reaction Team, engages a target holding a hostage during a live-fire training evolution at Range 300, Oct. 23. The SRT is responsible for any critical situations that fall beyond the capabilities of ordinary law enforcement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski)

Washington, District of Columbia - Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, passes the colors to Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., during the change of command and subsequent retirement ceremony Oct. 17, 2014 at Marine Corps Barracks Washington, at 8th & I. After more than 44 years of military service, Amos passed the duties as senior-ranking officer of the Marine Corps to Dunford, who has now become the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps. - Washington, District of Columbia - Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, passes the colors to Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., during the change of command and subsequent retirement ceremony Oct. 17, 2014 at Marine Corps Barracks Washington, at 8th & I. After more than 44 years of military service, Amos passed the duties as senior-ranking officer of the Marine Corps to Dunford, who has now become the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps.