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Children speed through the water in the 20-yard freestlye race at the base's Marine Corps Community Services' sixth annual Splashin' Olympics at Camp Pendleton's 13 Area Pool, Aug. 4. The breaststroke and seahorse races are two other events planned for the older age groups. - Children speed through the water in the 20-yard freestlye race at the base's Marine Corps Community Services' sixth annual Splashin' Olympics at Camp Pendleton's 13 Area Pool, Aug. 4. The breaststroke and seahorse races are two other events planned for the older age groups.

Landon Alvarado, 18, races through Assault Craft Unit 5’s triathlon’s course during the Camp Pendleton’s 2011 Hard Corps Race Series Sprint Triathlon, Aug. 6. The 500-yard swim, 30-kilometer bike ride and 5-K run started at ACU-5’s shoreline and continued through the rolling foothills of Southern California. - Landon Alvarado, 18, races through Assault Craft Unit 5’s triathlon’s course during the Camp Pendleton’s 2011 Hard Corps Race Series Sprint Triathlon, Aug. 6. The 500-yard swim, 30-kilometer bike ride and 5-K run started at ACU-5’s shoreline and continued through the rolling foothills of Southern California.

Camp Pendleton's base Explosive Ordnance Disposal building houses four rooms of wall-to-wall weapons, bombs, mines, mortars, and rounds all ranging from World War I for visitors to view and learn about. The "hands-on library" also serves as a training location for the unit to practice dasarming explosives and learn about other military ordnance. - Camp Pendleton's base Explosive Ordnance Disposal building houses four rooms of wall-to-wall weapons, bombs, mines, mortars, and rounds all ranging from World War I for visitors to view and learn about. The "hands-on library" also serves as a training location for the unit to practice dasarming explosives and learn about other military ordnance.

The Office of Personnel Management kicked off its 2nd annual Feds Feed Families food drive from now until the end of August 2011. For the remainder of the month, those looking to donate can do so by visiting any military commissary located within the U.S. or any installation exchanges. - The Office of Personnel Management kicked off its 2nd annual Feds Feed Families food drive from now until the end of August 2011. For the remainder of the month, those looking to donate can do so by visiting any military commissary located within the U.S. or any installation exchanges.

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle splashes into the shoreline of Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach as part of a training exercise, July 26. More than 550 Marines from 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion reserve unit came to base as part of their annual training exercises to practice amphibious assault tactics. - An Amphibious Assault Vehicle splashes into the shoreline of Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach as part of a training exercise, July 26. More than 550 Marines from 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion reserve unit came to base as part of their annual training exercises to practice amphibious assault tactics.

Justin Lynell, 11, conducts a speed and agility exercise during the Eric Dickerson Youth Football Camp at Camp Pendleton’s 11-Area football field, July 21. Children ages 7-18 were eligible to take part in hands-on instruction from former NFL players while also learning offensive and defensive drills. - Justin Lynell, 11, conducts a speed and agility exercise during the Eric Dickerson Youth Football Camp at Camp Pendleton’s 11-Area football field, July 21. Children ages 7-18 were eligible to take part in hands-on instruction from former NFL players while also learning offensive and defensive drills.

A group of girls run onto Camp Pendleton’s 11 Area football field during the 5th annual Monarchs for Marines Football and Dance Camp at the base’s Paige Fieldhouse, July 23. The girls were divided into separate age groups and each performed a different routine for the attending family members. - A group of girls run onto Camp Pendleton’s 11 Area football field during the 5th annual Monarchs for Marines Football and Dance Camp at the base’s Paige Fieldhouse, July 23. The girls were divided into separate age groups and each performed a different routine for the attending family members.

Marines from Camp Pendleton listen to police officers of the Transportation Security Administration as they receive information about a career as a Federal Air Marshall, July 15 during the Hiring Heroes career fair at the South Mesa Club. Throughout the ballroom of the South Mesa Club, more than 70 companies set up booths, which provided potential career opportunities for many job fields including law enforcement, medical care, construction and technology. - Marines from Camp Pendleton listen to police officers of the Transportation Security Administration as they receive information about a career as a Federal Air Marshall, July 15 during the Hiring Heroes career fair at the South Mesa Club. Throughout the ballroom of the South Mesa Club, more than 70 companies set up booths, which provided potential career opportunities for many job fields including law enforcement, medical care, construction and technology.

Sergeant David “The Beast” Douglas, an automotive organizational mechanic for 1st Maintenance Battalion, bench pressed 738.5 pounds during the United States Powerlifting Association Nationals in Costa Mesa, CA, July 3. He is now ranked 1st in the Nation and 5th of “All Time” for USPA. - Sergeant David “The Beast” Douglas, an automotive organizational mechanic for 1st Maintenance Battalion, bench pressed 738.5 pounds during the United States Powerlifting Association Nationals in Costa Mesa, CA, July 3. He is now ranked 1st in the Nation and 5th of “All Time” for USPA.

Eight-year old Connor Brennan squares up for a putt with the help of an instructor at the Marine Memorial Golf Course's Junior Golf Summer Camp, July 12. Marine Corps Community Services offers children ages 6 - 18 are eligible to participate in two or nine-week clinics teaching them the basics of the sport. - Eight-year old Connor Brennan squares up for a putt with the help of an instructor at the Marine Memorial Golf Course's Junior Golf Summer Camp, July 12. Marine Corps Community Services offers children ages 6 - 18 are eligible to participate in two or nine-week clinics teaching them the basics of the sport.

Larry Aney looks on as Camp Pendleton military police officers and civilian police officers are presented awards, June 30, for rescuing him from a hunting accident, which left him stranded on the base’s hunting grounds last November. - Larry Aney looks on as Camp Pendleton military police officers and civilian police officers are presented awards, June 30, for rescuing him from a hunting accident, which left him stranded on the base’s hunting grounds last November.

Camp Pendleton’s Distribution Management Office (DMO), located at building 2263, formerly known as Traffic Management Office (TMO), is encouraging all Marines who currently have orders or are conducting a PCS move in the near future, to plan for delays due to the high demand for services during their peak season.::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Camp Pendleton’s Distribution Management Office (DMO), located at building 2263, formerly known as Traffic Management Office (TMO), is encouraging all Marines who currently have orders or are conducting a PCS move in the near future, to plan for delays due to the high demand for services during their peak season.::r::::n::::r::::n::