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Child-care center staff members gather during an award presentation for their above-average efforts that contributed to the program receiving 100 percent compliance during an unannounced compliance inspection here Oct. 19. Headquarters Marine Corps inspected all areas of operations to ensure the programs and centers are providing the best possible care for service members and their families. - Child-care center staff members gather during an award presentation for their above-average efforts that contributed to the program receiving 100 percent compliance during an unannounced compliance inspection here Oct. 19. Headquarters Marine Corps inspected all areas of operations to ensure the programs and centers are providing the best possible care for service members and their families.

A book titled Uncle Sam's Kids: Moving Again Mom by author Angela Sportelli - Rehak is passed around as attendees converse about other authors on the first lady of the Marine Corps reading list here Oct. 29. Bonnie Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps’ wife, recommended a reading list so wives can gain insight and knowledge about the lifestyle of military spouses. The goal of the event was to have base residents get actively involved in reading the books and writing reviews for other potential readers. - A book titled Uncle Sam's Kids: Moving Again Mom by author Angela Sportelli - Rehak is passed around as attendees converse about other authors on the first lady of the Marine Corps reading list here Oct. 29. Bonnie Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps’ wife, recommended a reading list so wives can gain insight and knowledge about the lifestyle of military spouses. The goal of the event was to have base residents get actively involved in reading the books and writing reviews for other potential readers.

Tara A. Bright, a program manager for the Warrior Athlete Reconditioning Program (WARP), swims during the Total Athlete Training Camp at the Hope and Care Center Lap Pool here Nov. 15. - Tara A. Bright, a program manager for the Warrior Athlete Reconditioning Program (WARP), swims during the Total Athlete Training Camp at the Hope and Care Center Lap Pool here Nov. 15.

Mike Stefenyshyn, from the Base Access Control branch, gives Maj. Gen. James A. Kessler (center), commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command and assistant deputy commandant of installations and logistics, a brief on the new hand-held scanners and Rapid Gate software that are being used at entry-points at Camp Pendleton Nov. 8. - Mike Stefenyshyn, from the Base Access Control branch, gives Maj. Gen. James A. Kessler (center), commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command and assistant deputy commandant of installations and logistics, a brief on the new hand-held scanners and Rapid Gate software that are being used at entry-points at Camp Pendleton Nov. 8.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick - U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick

The ceremony’s adjutant reads the Birthday Message of Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune during Camp Pendleton’s 2012 Birthday Pageant at the base theater Nov. 9. - The ceremony’s adjutant reads the Birthday Message of Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune during Camp Pendleton’s 2012 Birthday Pageant at the base theater Nov. 9.

Pfc. Harrison Ashong, a warehouse cleric for 1st Supply Battalion, takes a shot during a basketball tournament at Paige Field house Oct. 31. - Pfc. Harrison Ashong, a warehouse cleric for 1st Supply Battalion, takes a shot during a basketball tournament at Paige Field house Oct. 31.

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Classmates watch as Jeffery Backus (center), a field training officer here, and Cpl. Anthony Martinez, a patrolman with MP Company, work together to examine footprints during a tracking exercise that is part of a class designed to hone their tracking skills through a new Three-Dimensional Policing Model here Oct. 15-19. - Classmates watch as Jeffery Backus (center), a field training officer here, and Cpl. Anthony Martinez, a patrolman with MP Company, work together to examine footprints during a tracking exercise that is part of a class designed to hone their tracking skills through a new Three-Dimensional Policing Model here Oct. 15-19.

Marines lined up to hug Mrs. Carol Graham who lost both of her sons, one to combat and the other to suicide, during the 10th annual Heroes and Healthy Families conference at the Pacific Views Events Center here Oct. 25. - Marines lined up to hug Mrs. Carol Graham who lost both of her sons, one to combat and the other to suicide, during the 10th annual Heroes and Healthy Families conference at the Pacific Views Events Center here Oct. 25.

Sgt. Kiley D. Spurlock, the assistant operations chief for Marine Aircraft Group 39, shares her personal experiences with post-partum depression with a group Marines, sailors and families from 1st Marine Logistics Group during Operation Parenthood, an early childhood training at the Family Readiness Center here Oct. 31. - Sgt. Kiley D. Spurlock, the assistant operations chief for Marine Aircraft Group 39, shares her personal experiences with post-partum depression with a group Marines, sailors and families from 1st Marine Logistics Group during Operation Parenthood, an early childhood training at the Family Readiness Center here Oct. 31.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force will host the 2012 Marine Corps Birthday Pageant in honor of the 237th birthday of the Corps at 10 a.m. Friday at the Base Theater. The pageant will include the massing of colors from all units aboard the base and music from the 1st Marine Division Band. In addition, Marines dressed in period-related uniforms will narrate significant combat operations throughout the history of the Marine Corps, dating back to 1775. A traditional cake cutting ceremony will also be included with the first piece being presented to the Guest of Honor. The oldest Marine present will receive the second piece and pass it to the youngest Marine present. The event is free and open to the public. - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force will host the 2012 Marine Corps Birthday Pageant in honor of the 237th birthday of the Corps at 10 a.m. Friday at the Base Theater. The pageant will include the massing of colors from all units aboard the base and music from the 1st Marine Division Band. In addition, Marines dressed in period-related uniforms will narrate significant combat operations throughout the history of the Marine Corps, dating back to 1775. A traditional cake cutting ceremony will also be included with the first piece being presented to the Guest of Honor. The oldest Marine present will receive the second piece and pass it to the youngest Marine present. The event is free and open to the public.