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Lance Cpl. John Garcia, administrative clerk, Headquarters and Support Company, School of Infantry – West finishes reassembling a 240G as part of a quarterly exercise called the “Axe Challenge” in which SOI - W sections compete for bragging rights and a three-foot battle axe. Challenges of the event include a stretcher carry, a combat memory game and the assembly and disassembly of a 240G machine gun. - Lance Cpl. John Garcia, administrative clerk, Headquarters and Support Company, School of Infantry – West finishes reassembling a 240G as part of a quarterly exercise called the “Axe Challenge” in which SOI - W sections compete for bragging rights and a three-foot battle axe. Challenges of the event include a stretcher carry, a combat memory game and the assembly and disassembly of a 240G machine gun.

Navy Lt. Mathew Riley, chaplain, School of Infantry-West speaks to service members during a sexual assault prevention symposium, April 4, at the San Luis Rey Marine Corps Family Team Building to raise awareness of sexual assault. The symposium dubbed “Men of Valor” was geared toward informing male service members of the significance of ending violence and discrimination against women and to create an increased awareness of bystander intervention. - Navy Lt. Mathew Riley, chaplain, School of Infantry-West speaks to service members during a sexual assault prevention symposium, April 4, at the San Luis Rey Marine Corps Family Team Building to raise awareness of sexual assault. The symposium dubbed “Men of Valor” was geared toward informing male service members of the significance of ending violence and discrimination against women and to create an increased awareness of bystander intervention.

A Basic RiderCourse student conducts motorcycle safety training at the South Mesa riding range on Camp Pendleton, March 30. Camp Pendleton’s Base Safety Center offers different courses designed to ensure military personnel reduce the risks associated with riding a motorcycle. According to Base Order 5101.7E, riders are required to report their ownership to their commanding officer within 48 hours of purchasing a motorcycle or when checking in to a unit aboard the base. - A Basic RiderCourse student conducts motorcycle safety training at the South Mesa riding range on Camp Pendleton, March 30. Camp Pendleton’s Base Safety Center offers different courses designed to ensure military personnel reduce the risks associated with riding a motorcycle. According to Base Order 5101.7E, riders are required to report their ownership to their commanding officer within 48 hours of purchasing a motorcycle or when checking in to a unit aboard the base.

Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton recently upgraded its armory with more than 300 M16A4 service rifles equipped with the rifle combat optic, a newer technology designed to improve accuracy. Combat marksmanship trainers assist Marines in making the switch from iron sights to this more efficient method. - Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton recently upgraded its armory with more than 300 M16A4 service rifles equipped with the rifle combat optic, a newer technology designed to improve accuracy. Combat marksmanship trainers assist Marines in making the switch from iron sights to this more efficient method.

Jeanette Waddell, relief services assistant, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, gives financial advice to a Marine at Camp Pendleton’s NMCRS facility. The non-profit organization assists active duty and retired Marines, sailors and their families with interest-free loans and grants when they are in need of financial aid. - Jeanette Waddell, relief services assistant, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, gives financial advice to a Marine at Camp Pendleton’s NMCRS facility. The non-profit organization assists active duty and retired Marines, sailors and their families with interest-free loans and grants when they are in need of financial aid.

Cyclists race towards the finish line during Camp Pendleton’s annual Bulldog Bike Race, March 19. More than 100 cyclists competed in a 26-mile long cycling competition along the base’s coastline which consisted of hills and an extremely steep one-mile-long climb at the half-way mark. - Cyclists race towards the finish line during Camp Pendleton’s annual Bulldog Bike Race, March 19. More than 100 cyclists competed in a 26-mile long cycling competition along the base’s coastline which consisted of hills and an extremely steep one-mile-long climb at the half-way mark.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Men’s basketball team show off their championship trophy after their third straight West Coast Regional Basketball Championship March 18 with an 86-80 victory Miramar at the Paige Fieldhouse. - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Men’s basketball team show off their championship trophy after their third straight West Coast Regional Basketball Championship March 18 with an 86-80 victory Miramar at the Paige Fieldhouse.

Carmen Rodriguez, a Headquarters and Support Battalion spouse, is coached on pistol marksmanship techniques by Cpl. Dane Davis, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, at the annual John/Jane Wayne Day held at Camp Pendleton, March 19. The family members were welcomed to John/Jane Wayne Day and given the opportunity to see what their Marines do on a daily basis. Events included a Combat Fitness Test, rifle and pistol shooting, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program lesson, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal display, and a military working dog demonstration. - Carmen Rodriguez, a Headquarters and Support Battalion spouse, is coached on pistol marksmanship techniques by Cpl. Dane Davis, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, at the annual John/Jane Wayne Day held at Camp Pendleton, March 19. The family members were welcomed to John/Jane Wayne Day and given the opportunity to see what their Marines do on a daily basis. Events included a Combat Fitness Test, rifle and pistol shooting, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program lesson, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal display, and a military working dog demonstration.

Beginning April 11, Camp Pendleton’s Del Mar gate will have a controlled entrance for base residents to use for access to the base after normal business hours. For further information about obtaining access to the gate, contact the physical security office at 760-725-5725. - Beginning April 11, Camp Pendleton’s Del Mar gate will have a controlled entrance for base residents to use for access to the base after normal business hours. For further information about obtaining access to the gate, contact the physical security office at 760-725-5725.

Marines and sailors at the 33 area Single Marine Program center enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day inspired activities March 17. The 21, 33 and 53 area SMP centers hosted Marines and sailors at a Go Green Challenge designed to raise awareness of recycling initiatives taking place on Camp Pendleton. The event included a free lunch and a raffle ticket for each recyclable item brought to the affair. Prizes included different value gift cards redeemable at the exchange. - Marines and sailors at the 33 area Single Marine Program center enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day inspired activities March 17. The 21, 33 and 53 area SMP centers hosted Marines and sailors at a Go Green Challenge designed to raise awareness of recycling initiatives taking place on Camp Pendleton. The event included a free lunch and a raffle ticket for each recyclable item brought to the affair. Prizes included different value gift cards redeemable at the exchange.

According to Marine Corps Order 6110.3, in order to ensure that Marines are in observance with the body composition and military appearance standards the Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Programs or MCBCMAP has been implemented to help uphold the Corps’ standards. The mission of the MCBCMAP is to observe and assess the appearance of Marines while providing physical conditioning guidance in order to improve their combat readiness. - According to Marine Corps Order 6110.3, in order to ensure that Marines are in observance with the body composition and military appearance standards the Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Programs or MCBCMAP has been implemented to help uphold the Corps’ standards. The mission of the MCBCMAP is to observe and assess the appearance of Marines while providing physical conditioning guidance in order to improve their combat readiness.

The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, performs during the annual Battle Color Ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Field House, March 11. The ceremony began with performances by “The Commandant’s Own,” a unit comprised of more than 80 Marine musicians; the unit is currently the only one of its kind in the U.S. Armed Forces. - The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, performs during the annual Battle Color Ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Field House, March 11. The ceremony began with performances by “The Commandant’s Own,” a unit comprised of more than 80 Marine musicians; the unit is currently the only one of its kind in the U.S. Armed Forces.