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Sgt. 1st Class Yoji Yamaguchi and Master Sgt. Yasushi Yamakawa assemble a .50 caliber machine gun during the Amphibious Assault Crewman Course Nov. 5. Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force are training with Marines to prepare for receiving their own Assault Amphibious Vehicles. Yamaguchi and Yamakawa are both members of the JGSDF and are currently students in the AAC Course. - Sgt. 1st Class Yoji Yamaguchi and Master Sgt. Yasushi Yamakawa assemble a .50 caliber machine gun during the Amphibious Assault Crewman Course Nov. 5. Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force are training with Marines to prepare for receiving their own Assault Amphibious Vehicles. Yamaguchi and Yamakawa are both members of the JGSDF and are currently students in the AAC Course.

David Woo pedals up a hill known as “Mateo Mountain” during the Toujours Fidele-Tour de Camp Pendleton in San Mateo Nov. 2. The 100, 75, 50 and 25-mile tours took bicyclists down Basilone Road, past the air station, and North on Stuart Mesa Road. The 5.5-mile Family Fun Ride took riders north through Camp Talega and back. - David Woo pedals up a hill known as “Mateo Mountain” during the Toujours Fidele-Tour de Camp Pendleton in San Mateo Nov. 2. The 100, 75, 50 and 25-mile tours took bicyclists down Basilone Road, past the air station, and North on Stuart Mesa Road. The 5.5-mile Family Fun Ride took riders north through Camp Talega and back.

Jeremy Holtz speaks to middle school students about the importance of being drug free at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School Oct. 29. The Eagle Young Marines visited schools on base to promote Red Ribbon Week. Holtz is an Eagle Young Marin...e in 11th grade.Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation and reaches out to millions of Americans every October.Eagle Young Marines is a non-profit youth organization dedicated to drug demand reduction, academics, and community service. - Jeremy Holtz speaks to middle school students about the importance of being drug free at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School Oct. 29. The Eagle Young Marines visited schools on base to promote Red Ribbon Week. Holtz is an Eagle Young Marin...e in 11th grade. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation and reaches out to millions of Americans every October. Eagle Young Marines is a non-profit youth organization dedicated to drug demand reduction, academics, and community service.

Lance Cpl. Travis Wendt lines up his wedge during the Glow-Ball tournament at the Marine Memorial Golf Course Oct. 25. The par three course was nine holes, dimly lit by neon lights at each hole and the lighted necklaces the participants wore. Wendt is a middle-eastern cryptologic linguist with 1st Radio Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Travis Wendt lines up his wedge during the Glow-Ball tournament at the Marine Memorial Golf Course Oct. 25. The par three course was nine holes, dimly lit by neon lights at each hole and the lighted necklaces the participants wore. Wendt is a middle-eastern cryptologic linguist with 1st Radio Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

Couples attend the “P.S., before you say I do” premarital seminar held at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to learn more about the responsibilities of marriage Oct. 16. The seminar is a collection of classes for engaged or newlywed service members with presentations on various topics of interest to newlyweds such as the art of being together, financial management, divorce, Marine Corps Community Services assistance, domestic violence and family readiness. - Couples attend the “P.S., before you say I do” premarital seminar held at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to learn more about the responsibilities of marriage Oct. 16. The seminar is a collection of classes for engaged or newlywed service members with presentations on various topics of interest to newlyweds such as the art of being together, financial management, divorce, Marine Corps Community Services assistance, domestic violence and family readiness.

A base order has been published addressing users of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles concerning electric charging on base, Oct. 3.MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN ORDER 11240.1 provides guidance on location, and details on the prohibition of the use of government charging stations. - A base order has been published addressing users of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles concerning electric charging on base, Oct. 3. MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN ORDER 11240.1 provides guidance on location, and details on the prohibition of the use of government charging stations.

Ayako Hansen plays with her daughter, Lia, and their dog, Shi-sa, in O'Neill Heights Housing where their family were finally able to return after being evacuated, Oct. 5, for a fire that reached 2,500 acres. Lia is 2 years old. - Ayako Hansen plays with her daughter, Lia, and their dog, Shi-sa, in O'Neill Heights Housing where their family were finally able to return after being evacuated, Oct. 5, for a fire that reached 2,500 acres. Lia is 2 years old.

The Combined Federal Campaign is an annual charity campaign designed to assist federal employees that wish to donate to nonprofit organizations around the world. - The Combined Federal Campaign is an annual charity campaign designed to assist federal employees that wish to donate to nonprofit organizations around the world.

Sailors from the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton 1st Class Petty Officers Association display the names and portraits of seven Navy hospital corpsmen still missing from the Vietnam War during a service of remembrance at the NHCP Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Memorial on National POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 20. Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton held its 23nd annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony on the front lawn of the hospital at the POW/MIA memorial site. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael R. McCormick) - Sailors from the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton 1st Class Petty Officers Association display the names and portraits of seven Navy hospital corpsmen still missing from the Vietnam War during a service of remembrance at the NHCP Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Memorial on National POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 20. Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton held its 23nd annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony on the front lawn of the hospital at the POW/MIA memorial site. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael R. McCormick)

Maj. David L. Baril speaks to Marines about the Marine for Life program during the Hiring Our Heroes job fair held at the Pacific Views Event Center here Sept. 19. Marine for Life is a Marine Corps organization that provides nationwide assistance to Marines returning to civilian life. Baril is the Marine Corps Installations West liaison for Marine for Life. - Maj. David L. Baril speaks to Marines about the Marine for Life program during the Hiring Our Heroes job fair held at the Pacific Views Event Center here Sept. 19. Marine for Life is a Marine Corps organization that provides nationwide assistance to Marines returning to civilian life. Baril is the Marine Corps Installations West liaison for Marine for Life.

Jeremiah Murphy, 41, charges through the obstacle course part of the Age Group Amphibious Assault Stand-up Paddleboard race as he makes his way to the finish line during the Water Warrior Beach Festival at Del Mar beach here Sept. 14. - Jeremiah Murphy, 41, charges through the obstacle course part of the Age Group Amphibious Assault Stand-up Paddleboard race as he makes his way to the finish line during the Water Warrior Beach Festival at Del Mar beach here Sept. 14.

Bob Licker, right, holds the wreath for Chosin Few veterans that are placing American flags during the 63rd Anniversary of the Landing on Inchon Memorial Ceremony held at the Chosin Few Monument adjacent to the Pacific Views Event Center here Sept. 13. The ceremony is also a time to commemorate those who gave their life during the conflict. Licker was a once the National President of the Chosin Few Chapter. - Bob Licker, right, holds the wreath for Chosin Few veterans that are placing American flags during the 63rd Anniversary of the Landing on Inchon Memorial Ceremony held at the Chosin Few Monument adjacent to the Pacific Views Event Center here Sept. 13. The ceremony is also a time to commemorate those who gave their life during the conflict. Licker was a once the National President of the Chosin Few Chapter.