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Camp Pendleton military officials and Sean Hulen, vice president of the construction company, cut the ceremonial ribbon during the opening of the Hope and Care Center at Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Oct. 8. The new facility will serve as a rehabilitation center for wounded, ill and injured Marines and sailors during their recovery time. - Camp Pendleton military officials and Sean Hulen, vice president of the construction company, cut the ceremonial ribbon during the opening of the Hope and Care Center at Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Oct. 8. The new facility will serve as a rehabilitation center for wounded, ill and injured Marines and sailors during their recovery time.

Red Ribbon Week, established in 1988 by Congress, honors the memory of Drug Enforcement Administration Agent and former Marine Enrique Camarena, who was murdered by drug traffickers after he successfully eradicated a multi-million dollar narcotics manufacturing operation in Chihuahua, Mexico. Today, the U.S. military and schools, businesses and families nationwide celebrate the week, wearing red ribbons symbolizing drug prevention. The Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center, along with individual units, will host several events and activities promoting Red Ribbon Week from Oct.23-31. - Red Ribbon Week, established in 1988 by Congress, honors the memory of Drug Enforcement Administration Agent and former Marine Enrique Camarena, who was murdered by drug traffickers after he successfully eradicated a multi-million dollar narcotics manufacturing operation in Chihuahua, Mexico. Today, the U.S. military and schools, businesses and families nationwide celebrate the week, wearing red ribbons symbolizing drug prevention. The Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center, along with individual units, will host several events and activities promoting Red Ribbon Week from Oct.23-31.

The Korean Traditional Military Band opened for the Korean National Military Symphony during the Korean War Memorial Tour at the South Mesa Club on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 20. - The Korean Traditional Military Band opened for the Korean National Military Symphony during the Korean War Memorial Tour at the South Mesa Club on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 20.

Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, shares remarks at an evening colors ceremony at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch House in honor of Camp Pendleton’s 69th year, Sept. 29. More than 150 service members, families and distinguished guests gathered for the event. - Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, shares remarks at an evening colors ceremony at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch House in honor of Camp Pendleton’s 69th year, Sept. 29. More than 150 service members, families and distinguished guests gathered for the event.

Brant Whiting, founder of Read All Over, established the organization in 2001 to honor of Deora Bodley, a passenger on Flight 93 in the Sept. 11 attacks. After discovering that Bodley loved reading and helping others, he partnered with other young children and began collecting and donating books. - Brant Whiting, founder of Read All Over, established the organization in 2001 to honor of Deora Bodley, a passenger on Flight 93 in the Sept. 11 attacks. After discovering that Bodley loved reading and helping others, he partnered with other young children and began collecting and donating books.

A motorcyclist races down the runway during the second “Fun Day on the Runway,” at Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corps Air Station, Sept. 24. The motorcycle track day, training and safety event hosted by Semper Ride, featured classes and clinics on bike safety, ramp and street freestyle demonstrations, a bike show competition and vendors to educate Marines, sailors and their family members about motorcycle safety. - A motorcyclist races down the runway during the second “Fun Day on the Runway,” at Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corps Air Station, Sept. 24. The motorcycle track day, training and safety event hosted by Semper Ride, featured classes and clinics on bike safety, ramp and street freestyle demonstrations, a bike show competition and vendors to educate Marines, sailors and their family members about motorcycle safety.

Sgt. Mario Ramos, administrative clerk, Deployment Processing Command, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, takes his turn on the firing line during USAA's Pendleton Cup Challenge at the Skeet and Trap range in the 25 area, September 15. The USAA Pendleton Cup Challenge offers a plethora of activities base-wide and is open to all active duty Marines & Sailors stationed aboard Camp Pendleton. For more information, contact the Athletic Department at 725-6195. - Sgt. Mario Ramos, administrative clerk, Deployment Processing Command, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, takes his turn on the firing line during USAA's Pendleton Cup Challenge at the Skeet and Trap range in the 25 area, September 15. The USAA Pendleton Cup Challenge offers a plethora of activities base-wide and is open to all active duty Marines & Sailors stationed aboard Camp Pendleton. For more information, contact the Athletic Department at 725-6195.

A member of the Supply Battalion 'Dragons 1' prepares to spike the ball during the 2011 USAA Pendleton Cup Intramural Volleyball League at Camp Pendleton’s 33-Area gym, Sept. 21. The units that participate are awarded points toward the Pendleton Cup competition, and the winning teams are selected for higher for playoffs that are scheduled at the end of October. - A member of the Supply Battalion 'Dragons 1' prepares to spike the ball during the 2011 USAA Pendleton Cup Intramural Volleyball League at Camp Pendleton’s 33-Area gym, Sept. 21. The units that participate are awarded points toward the Pendleton Cup competition, and the winning teams are selected for higher for playoffs that are scheduled at the end of October.

Frank Hernandez, a U.S. Conservation law enforcement officer with the Game Warden's office here, holds the antlers of a buck recently killed by an auto collsion Sept. 19. Although legal in several states, poaching animals struck by vehicles is illegal in California. Violators can face fines ranging from several hundred to several thousand dollars and risk suspension of their hunting license, depending on the severity of the crime. - Frank Hernandez, a U.S. Conservation law enforcement officer with the Game Warden's office here, holds the antlers of a buck recently killed by an auto collsion Sept. 19. Although legal in several states, poaching animals struck by vehicles is illegal in California. Violators can face fines ranging from several hundred to several thousand dollars and risk suspension of their hunting license, depending on the severity of the crime.

Keeping a close watch on where your money is going can mean the difference between financial stability and pinching pennies paycheck-to-paycheck. The Marine and Family Program’s financial counselors here offer several classes to help service members better understand, review and handle their finances. - Keeping a close watch on where your money is going can mean the difference between financial stability and pinching pennies paycheck-to-paycheck. The Marine and Family Program’s financial counselors here offer several classes to help service members better understand, review and handle their finances.