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Navy Hospital Corpsmen throughout North County celebrated their 115th birthday during a “Beach Bash” at the Del Mar Beach Resort here June 14.(PHOTO ILLUSTRATION) - Navy Hospital Corpsmen throughout North County celebrated their 115th birthday during a “Beach Bash” at the Del Mar Beach Resort here June 14. (PHOTO ILLUSTRATION)

Congressman Darrell Issa speaks to three high school graduates, who have been nominated to attend a U.S. military academy, during the annual Academy Breakfast at the Pacific Views Event Center here June 15. Issa is the U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district. - Congressman Darrell Issa speaks to three high school graduates, who have been nominated to attend a U.S. military academy, during the annual Academy Breakfast at the Pacific Views Event Center here June 15. Issa is the U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district.

Petty Officer 1st Class Randy Adalin from 1st Medical Battalion rides a wave during the 6th annual 2013 USAA Commanding General's Surf Competition at the San Onofre Beach here, June 11. Competitors were judged on wave selection, time on the wave and tricks they perform. - Petty Officer 1st Class Randy Adalin from 1st Medical Battalion rides a wave during the 6th annual 2013 USAA Commanding General's Surf Competition at the San Onofre Beach here, June 11. Competitors were judged on wave selection, time on the wave and tricks they perform.

Capt. Kenneth Iverson, the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton commanding officer, and Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard J. Nowatzki, who served aboard the USS Hornet during the Battle of Midway, place a wreath at base of the hospital’s flag pole during the hospital’s 71st commemoration of the Battle of Midway June 5. Nowatzki, a native of Freeport, Ill., enlisted in the Navy August 1941 and was a plank owner of the Hornet. While serving onboard Hornet he was part of many historical events including the Doolittle Raid, the Battle of Midway and he was one of the last crewmen to abandon her when the Hornet sank during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands Oct. 27, 1942. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick) - Capt. Kenneth Iverson, the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton commanding officer, and Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard J. Nowatzki, who served aboard the USS Hornet during the Battle of Midway, place a wreath at base of the hospital’s flag pole during the hospital’s 71st commemoration of the Battle of Midway June 5. Nowatzki, a native of Freeport, Ill., enlisted in the Navy August 1941 and was a plank owner of the Hornet. While serving onboard Hornet he was part of many historical events including the Doolittle Raid, the Battle of Midway and he was one of the last crewmen to abandon her when the Hornet sank during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands Oct. 27, 1942. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick)

A relief and appointment ceremony was held for the transfer of authority of senior enlisted advisor Sgt. Maj. Derrick Christovale to Sgt. Maj. Scott Helms at the 11-Area Parade Deck here June 7. - A relief and appointment ceremony was held for the transfer of authority of senior enlisted advisor Sgt. Maj. Derrick Christovale to Sgt. Maj. Scott Helms at the 11-Area Parade Deck here June 7.

More than 600 Marines and sailors ran the 20th annual World Famous Mud Run as a part of the Commanding General’s Cup here June 7.The service members entered in teams of five or individually and trudged through 6.2 miles of dirt, mud and off-road obstacles. - More than 600 Marines and sailors ran the 20th annual World Famous Mud Run as a part of the Commanding General’s Cup here June 7. The service members entered in teams of five or individually and trudged through 6.2 miles of dirt, mud and off-road obstacles.

Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Jerril Billy shows Marine Sgt. Ken Wall the process of testing fuel from fuel farms during the Quarter Master Liquid Logistics exercise held at Camp Sierra in the 62-area here June 6. The Quarter Master Liquid Logistics exercise is an Army reserve exercise that helps train service members in the movement of large amount of fuels from one fuel farm to another. Billy is the petroleum lab supervisor for the 316th Quarter Masters Battalion stationed in Okmulgee, Ok. Wall is a bulk fuel specialist and a squad leader for Bulk Fuel Company A, stationed in Tucson, Ariz. - Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Jerril Billy shows Marine Sgt. Ken Wall the process of testing fuel from fuel farms during the Quarter Master Liquid Logistics exercise held at Camp Sierra in the 62-area here June 6. The Quarter Master Liquid Logistics exercise is an Army reserve exercise that helps train service members in the movement of large amount of fuels from one fuel farm to another. Billy is the petroleum lab supervisor for the 316th Quarter Masters Battalion stationed in Okmulgee, Ok. Wall is a bulk fuel specialist and a squad leader for Bulk Fuel Company A, stationed in Tucson, Ariz.

"If I had to share my proudest moment, it would be going to Parris Island, S.C., and watching my son graduate - standing on the parade deck with him, wearing the same uniform and being on the same team, serving on active duty with him," said Sgt. Maj. Derrick Christovale, who serves as the senior enlisted leader for Camp Pendleton in addition to his regional responsibilities for five Marine Corps installations in the southwestern United States. - "If I had to share my proudest moment, it would be going to Parris Island, S.C., and watching my son graduate - standing on the parade deck with him, wearing the same uniform and being on the same team, serving on active duty with him," said Sgt. Maj. Derrick Christovale, who serves as the senior enlisted leader for Camp Pendleton in addition to his regional responsibilities for five Marine Corps installations in the southwestern United States.

Surfer Mitch Abshere teaches 4-year-old Noah, the basics of how to stand on a surfboard during the Hurley surf event held at Del Mar Beach Resort here June 2. Hurley’s summer surf tour travels around the country to give children an opportunity to learn from and ride with professional surfers. Abshere is a professional surfer who rides for the Hurley surf team and the owner of Captain Helm surf shop, the Captain Fin Co., and the wetsuit company Sea Vessel. - Surfer Mitch Abshere teaches 4-year-old Noah, the basics of how to stand on a surfboard during the Hurley surf event held at Del Mar Beach Resort here June 2. Hurley’s summer surf tour travels around the country to give children an opportunity to learn from and ride with professional surfers. Abshere is a professional surfer who rides for the Hurley surf team and the owner of Captain Helm surf shop, the Captain Fin Co., and the wetsuit company Sea Vessel.

Competitors charge through the starting line of the 20th annual World Famous Mud Run here June 1. Several obstacles were incorporated into the 10K, which started at Lake O’Neil, and took the runners through training areas 26 and 27 of the base. - Competitors charge through the starting line of the 20th annual World Famous Mud Run here June 1. Several obstacles were incorporated into the 10K, which started at Lake O’Neil, and took the runners through training areas 26 and 27 of the base.

Volunteer’s from Law Enforcement Battalion and Security Battalion here ran 17 miles across Camp Pendleton with the Special Olympics torch in support of the 2013 summer games here May 29. - Volunteer’s from Law Enforcement Battalion and Security Battalion here ran 17 miles across Camp Pendleton with the Special Olympics torch in support of the 2013 summer games here May 29.

Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese presents a Memorial Day message about the importance of honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrefice for their country. Coglianese is the base commanding general and regional authority for five Marine Corps installations in the southwestern United States. - Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese presents a Memorial Day message about the importance of honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrefice for their country. Coglianese is the base commanding general and regional authority for five Marine Corps installations in the southwestern United States.