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Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations-West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses the attendees of Camp Pendleton’s Evening Colors Ceremony, held at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Aug. 28. - Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations-West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses the attendees of Camp Pendleton’s Evening Colors Ceremony, held at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Aug. 28.

Evening Colors Ceremony commemorates 70 years of dedication and support

The commanding general of Marine Corps Installations-West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, hosted the Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Aug. 28. The ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 70 year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities,

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News Brief: Free seminar hosted by Marine and Family Programs for comissioned officers

Marine and Family Programs Division is sponsoring a seminar for commissioned officers contemplating separation with less than 20 years of active duty at Marine and Family Programs (Building 13150) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 14. Junior officer recruiting firms will present opportunities for junior officers contemplating separation.

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News Brief: Update on MCCS facility closures

As the result of funding reprioritization within MCCS, some program changes need to take place for fiscal year 2013. The current changes are as follows: Two of the community centers, Abby Reinke and Stuart Mesa, will be repurposed into Youth and Teen Centers. All of the services and programs that were offered in these facilities will continue to

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(Left to right) Gene Boyer, volunteer with the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, and David McCreary, a platoon sergeant with the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, paddle to the shore of Manhattan Beach after the 32-mile paddle board race, the Catalina Classic. The WWBn-W was the only relay team to compete in the solo race. - (Left to right) Gene Boyer, volunteer with the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, and David McCreary, a platoon sergeant with the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, paddle to the shore of Manhattan Beach after the 32-mile paddle board race, the Catalina Classic. The WWBn-W was the only relay team to compete in the solo race.

Wounded warriors compete in Catalina Classic

The Wounded Warrior Battalion-West paddle board team competed in the 55th annual Catalina Classic, a race from Catalina Island, Calif. to Manhattan Beach, Calif., Aug. 26. The WWBn-W team was the only relay team to participate in the 32-mile solo race. This year was the second year WWBn-W took part in the event. The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation

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San Diego Union-Tribune: Military civilian coordination efforts praised during recent wild-land fires

In a recent story published by the San Diego Union-Tribune, Cal-Fire officials commended military and civilian firefighting agencies for the coordination and firefighting efforts.To read the story go to: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/aug/24/united-effort-fight-fires-praised/?page=1#article

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Road construction to delay daily commute on Pendleton

Due to the construction on Vandegrift Blvd. which will begin on Aug. 27 and end on Nov. 27, all lanes between Wire Mountain Rd and Stuart Mesa Rd. will be congested. To maintain a continuous flow of traffic a mitigation plan has been called into effect which will open lanes throughout the day.On Mondays through Friday 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. two lanes

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Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 gather for a group photograph during a volunteer cultivation project near Camp Pendleton's Wire Mountain Housing area, Aug. 22. - Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 gather for a group photograph during a volunteer cultivation project near Camp Pendleton's Wire Mountain Housing area, Aug. 22.

MALS 39 makes a difference

Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 volunteer to assist with a cultivation project near Camp Pendleton’s Wire Mountain Housing area, Aug. 22. The goal was for MALS 39 to assemble a team of volunteers to target certain areas on base in need of a clean-up. This initiative was intended to trigger the ownership and pride of belonging in

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Lance Cpl. Mary S. Tipper, a finance technician with Combat Logicistics Regiment 17, smiles as she is greeted by a small puppy during a Single Marine Program volunteer event, at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter, Aug. 21. - Lance Cpl. Mary S. Tipper, a finance technician with Combat Logicistics Regiment 17, smiles as she is greeted by a small puppy during a Single Marine Program volunteer event, at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter, Aug. 21.

Navy Capt. Ollis J. Mozon, Jr., the Marine Corps Installations-West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton chaplain, salutes as he goes "ashore" with his family for the last time during his retirement ceremony at the Blinder Memorial Chapel here, Aug. 17. Mozon, retired after 30 years of service. - Navy Capt. Ollis J. Mozon, Jr., the Marine Corps Installations-West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton chaplain, salutes as he goes "ashore" with his family for the last time during his retirement ceremony at the Blinder Memorial Chapel here, Aug. 17. Mozon, retired after 30 years of service.

A Higher Calling: MCB Camp Pendleton chaplain completes three decades of service

After 30 years, three deployments, two children and countless interactions with Marines and sailors, Navy Capt. Ollis J. Mozon, Jr. has no regrets. “Being a Navy chaplain has made me a better person-- one who recognizes the things that are most important in life,” said Mozon. “I’m blessed to have had this experience.” Mozon, the Marine Corps

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Firefighters with Camp Pendleton Fire Department draw symbols on Kaden Rivera's, 6, right, glove balloon during the luncheon in his honor at Fire Station 8 on Camp Pendleton, Aug. 18. Rivera also explored the inside of the ambulance that transported him to the hospital. - Firefighters with Camp Pendleton Fire Department draw symbols on Kaden Rivera's, 6, right, glove balloon during the luncheon in his honor at Fire Station 8 on Camp Pendleton, Aug. 18. Rivera also explored the inside of the ambulance that transported him to the hospital.