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Lance Cpl. Sheldon D. Vogt, right, a machinegunner with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, attempts an armbar on Cpl. Sean Cooley, left, team captain of the Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West, while training to prepare for the upcoming Commanding General’s Cup grappling tournament at the Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 29.“The tournament is based on the United World Wrestling rules,” said Jon Frank, event coordinator for the tournament. “Contestants gain points for scoring takedowns, obtaining dominant positions and can win matches by submitting their opponents.”For more information on the CG’s cup grappling tournament and details on how to participate, please contact MCCS Intramural Sports Office at 760-763-0453. - Lance Cpl. Sheldon D. Vogt, right, a machinegunner with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, attempts an armbar on Cpl. Sean Cooley, left, team captain of the Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West, while training to prepare for the upcoming Commanding General’s Cup grappling tournament at the Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 29. “The tournament is based on the United World Wrestling rules,” said Jon Frank, event coordinator for the tournament. “Contestants gain points for scoring takedowns, obtaining dominant positions and can win matches by submitting their opponents.” For more information on the CG’s cup grappling tournament and details on how to participate, please contact MCCS Intramural Sports Office at 760-763-0453.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton held a Hiring Our Heroes jobs summit at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Sept. 17-18, to provide service members, veterans and spouses with networking opportunities and improve their competitiveness in the workforce.Lieutenant Ray Baez, an officer with the California Department of Corrections, discusses employment opportunities with Cpl. Jennifer Rolon, an intelligence analyst during the Career Fair portion of the summit.Approximately 600 participants attended the event, which hosted 109 companies from a diverse field ranging from finance to the automotive industry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez) - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton held a Hiring Our Heroes jobs summit at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Sept. 17-18, to provide service members, veterans and spouses with networking opportunities and improve their competitiveness in the workforce. Lieutenant Ray Baez, an officer with the California Department of Corrections, discusses employment opportunities with Cpl. Jennifer Rolon, an intelligence analyst during the Career Fair portion of the summit. Approximately 600 participants attended the event, which hosted 109 companies from a diverse field ranging from finance to the automotive industry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

For information on voting absentee, please contact your UVAO or visit FVAP.gov or refer to Maradmin 446/14. - For information on voting absentee, please contact your UVAO or visit FVAP.gov or refer to Maradmin 446/14.

Marines with Team Run With It put their speed, agility, and strength to the test during the Tactical Athlete Challenge here, Sept. 17 as part of the Commanding General’s Cup. Team Pugulatraz placed first in the men’s division and Team Equal Opportunity placed first for the women’s. - Marines with Team Run With It put their speed, agility, and strength to the test during the Tactical Athlete Challenge here, Sept. 17 as part of the Commanding General’s Cup. Team Pugulatraz placed first in the men’s division and Team Equal Opportunity placed first for the women’s.

Commissioners with the California Energy Commission toured Camp Pendleton, Sept. 17, to gain an overview of the base’s mission and various support functions.The commissioners observed some of Camp Pendleton’s initiatives and successes in the employment of alternative energy vehicles and fuel usage, several of the ongoing and developing renewable energy projects, and some of the tactical expeditionary energy equipment here. - Commissioners with the California Energy Commission toured Camp Pendleton, Sept. 17, to gain an overview of the base’s mission and various support functions. The commissioners observed some of Camp Pendleton’s initiatives and successes in the employment of alternative energy vehicles and fuel usage, several of the ongoing and developing renewable energy projects, and some of the tactical expeditionary energy equipment here.

The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans beat the School of Infantry Outlaws, 13-7 in a hard fought, low-scoring, back-and-forth game. That brought the Spartans to a 2-1 record for the season at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 15. - The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans beat the School of Infantry Outlaws, 13-7 in a hard fought, low-scoring, back-and-forth game. That brought the Spartans to a 2-1 record for the season at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 15.

Many Marines are not aware of additional specialty courses available to create an even smoother transition and cater to a variety of career paths after completing the Transition Readiness Seminar.These courses include resume writing, social media job searching, pursuing a higher education and starting a business. - Many Marines are not aware of additional specialty courses available to create an even smoother transition and cater to a variety of career paths after completing the Transition Readiness Seminar. These courses include resume writing, social media job searching, pursuing a higher education and starting a business.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted a wreath laying ceremony at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Sept. 12, to commemorate the 64th Anniversary of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted a wreath laying ceremony at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Sept. 12, to commemorate the 64th Anniversary of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

The 22 Area Mess Hall hosted the Marine Corps Installations- West, Chef of the Quarter Culinary Competition, Sept. 9-10, in partnership with Sodexo. The competition started off with twelve teams who were assessed for their culinary knowledge and proficiency through written and verbal quizzes. The top four teams continued to a cook-off stage, where they were given three proteins and fresh ingredients to prepare a high-quality menu. The first place winners were awarded priority seats for a two-month course at the Culinary Institute or America and a Certificate of Commendation from Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, the commanding general of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez) - The 22 Area Mess Hall hosted the Marine Corps Installations- West, Chef of the Quarter Culinary Competition, Sept. 9-10, in partnership with Sodexo. The competition started off with twelve teams who were assessed for their culinary knowledge and proficiency through written and verbal quizzes. The top four teams continued to a cook-off stage, where they were given three proteins and fresh ingredients to prepare a high-quality menu. The first place winners were awarded priority seats for a two-month course at the Culinary Institute or America and a Certificate of Commendation from Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, the commanding general of MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

The Camp Pendleton Legal Services Support Section-West provides free attorney and paralegal assistance to uniformed service members, their family members, dependents, retirees and other eligible clients regarding personal legal matters. Legal assistance attorneys are available to assist clients with consumer law issues such as contract disputes, debt and credit problems. - The Camp Pendleton Legal Services Support Section-West provides free attorney and paralegal assistance to uniformed service members, their family members, dependents, retirees and other eligible clients regarding personal legal matters. Legal assistance attorneys are available to assist clients with consumer law issues such as contract disputes, debt and credit problems.

Bennie Netters, a fullback with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders, ran the ball for a touchdown during a game where the Highlanders claimed a 20-14 victory over the Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans at the Paige Fieldhouse football field here, Sept. 8. - Bennie Netters, a fullback with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders, ran the ball for a touchdown during a game where the Highlanders claimed a 20-14 victory over the Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans at the Paige Fieldhouse football field here, Sept. 8.

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