Stories

Master Sgt. Christopher May and Sgt. Mark Rawson use the last of their energy reserves to drag a 250 pound Zodiac raft across the finish line of the 4th Annual Recon Challenge on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 15. The 14 two-man teams traveled 29.4 miles and completed six tasks, putting their endurance, communication skills and commitment to mission accomplishment to the test. - Master Sgt. Christopher May and Sgt. Mark Rawson use the last of their energy reserves to drag a 250 pound Zodiac raft across the finish line of the 4th Annual Recon Challenge on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 15. The 14 two-man teams traveled 29.4 miles and completed six tasks, putting their endurance, communication skills and commitment to mission accomplishment to the test.

Retired military men and women salute colors as the National Anthem plays during the 19th Annual Retiree Expo at the Pacific Views Event Center, Sept. 15. The Expo allowed government agencies and the local military community to provide information on issues relative to retired military personnel. - Retired military men and women salute colors as the National Anthem plays during the 19th Annual Retiree Expo at the Pacific Views Event Center, Sept. 15. The Expo allowed government agencies and the local military community to provide information on issues relative to retired military personnel.

A troop formation from 1st Marine Division lined Rivera Drive in Temecula as Cpl. Juan Dominguez, who is a triple amputee due to injuries sustained during a deployment to Afghanistan, arrived at his new smart home, Sept. 11 - A troop formation from 1st Marine Division lined Rivera Drive in Temecula as Cpl. Juan Dominguez, who is a triple amputee due to injuries sustained during a deployment to Afghanistan, arrived at his new smart home, Sept. 11

Ryan Bailey, a former USA Men’s Water Polo Team Olympian interacts with a Marine during his surprise visit during a combat water polo tournament at Camp Pendleton’s 13 Area Pool, Sept. 12. Marine Corps Community Services’ Pendleton Cup Series provided Marines and sailors with an opportunity to build unit cohesion and camaraderie while competing for monetary prizes that will be awarded to their respective units. - Ryan Bailey, a former USA Men’s Water Polo Team Olympian interacts with a Marine during his surprise visit during a combat water polo tournament at Camp Pendleton’s 13 Area Pool, Sept. 12. Marine Corps Community Services’ Pendleton Cup Series provided Marines and sailors with an opportunity to build unit cohesion and camaraderie while competing for monetary prizes that will be awarded to their respective units.

A Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Marine runs bearing the American Flag, during the Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon at Camp Pendleton's 43 Area Parade Deck, Sept. 8. - A Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Marine runs bearing the American Flag, during the Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon at Camp Pendleton's 43 Area Parade Deck, Sept. 8.

Scot King's helmet promoting his organization, The Wounded Ride, Inc. sits atop his bicycle. King established the program after encountering a homeless Marine in his hometown of Portland, Ore. King is riding across the country on a bicycle and writing a series of books detailing the lives of veterans to raise money and awareness for service members and their families in need of assistance. - Scot King's helmet promoting his organization, The Wounded Ride, Inc. sits atop his bicycle. King established the program after encountering a homeless Marine in his hometown of Portland, Ore. King is riding across the country on a bicycle and writing a series of books detailing the lives of veterans to raise money and awareness for service members and their families in need of assistance.

A rip current is a narrow, powerful current of water running perpendictular to the beach. Rip currents typically form at breaks in sandbars and near structures such as jetties and piers. If caught in a rip current, swim across the current in the direction of the shoreline. - A rip current is a narrow, powerful current of water running perpendictular to the beach. Rip currents typically form at breaks in sandbars and near structures such as jetties and piers. If caught in a rip current, swim across the current in the direction of the shoreline.

Maj. Stephen F. Wildt, the Combined Federal Campaign action officer for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, completes work at his desk in preparation for this year's charity campaign. The CFC, established in 1961 by Pres. John F. Kennedy, is an annual workplace charity campaign that provides federal and military employees with an opportunity to donate to local, national and international organizations. - Maj. Stephen F. Wildt, the Combined Federal Campaign action officer for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, completes work at his desk in preparation for this year's charity campaign. The CFC, established in 1961 by Pres. John F. Kennedy, is an annual workplace charity campaign that provides federal and military employees with an opportunity to donate to local, national and international organizations.

The Patriot Group Inc. hosted a job fair at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Aug. 30. Representatives from technical schools and colleges gave classes on resume writing and interview skills. TPGI aims to help veterans, active duty military and dependants find the right job after the military. - The Patriot Group Inc. hosted a job fair at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Aug. 30. Representatives from technical schools and colleges gave classes on resume writing and interview skills. TPGI aims to help veterans, active duty military and dependants find the right job after the military.

Marines from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s Bravo Company, Weapons Platoon, also known as the "Awesome" team, pushes a sled weighing more than 180 pounds during the Tactical Athlete Challenge at Camp Pendleton's Paige Fieldhouse, Aug. 28. - Marines from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s Bravo Company, Weapons Platoon, also known as the "Awesome" team, pushes a sled weighing more than 180 pounds during the Tactical Athlete Challenge at Camp Pendleton's Paige Fieldhouse, Aug. 28.