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Service members and their families attending the 13th annual Community Day Celebration were able to enter and sign-up to win prizes at the the various booths at the San Onofre Community Center, July 21. A raffle was held throughout the day offering prizes from gift certificates to video game systems. - Service members and their families attending the 13th annual Community Day Celebration were able to enter and sign-up to win prizes at the the various booths at the San Onofre Community Center, July 21. A raffle was held throughout the day offering prizes from gift certificates to video game systems.

After changing out of his formals, U.S. Marine Lance Cpl Jonathan Contreras, from Vista, Calif. gets lots of hugs and kisses from his two-year-old pit bull Diego after a seven month absence, at Uvas Reservoir Sunday. While Contreras was on deployment in Afghanistan, Diego's living situation was facilitated through a national organization called Dogs on Deployment, where he has been staying at a Gilroy home for the past three months. - After changing out of his formals, U.S. Marine Lance Cpl Jonathan Contreras, from Vista, Calif. gets lots of hugs and kisses from his two-year-old pit bull Diego after a seven month absence, at Uvas Reservoir Sunday. While Contreras was on deployment in Afghanistan, Diego's living situation was facilitated through a national organization called Dogs on Deployment, where he has been staying at a Gilroy home for the past three months.

A platoon of Devil Pups march into the Camp Pendleton, 62 Area swimming facility on July 12, which is day eight of their 10 day encampment. One of the graduation requirements is to jump from the 25-foot tower into the pool. - A platoon of Devil Pups march into the Camp Pendleton, 62 Area swimming facility on July 12, which is day eight of their 10 day encampment. One of the graduation requirements is to jump from the 25-foot tower into the pool.

When using a cell phone while driving, drivers lose positive control of the vehicle because it takes their hands off the steering wheel. Drivers without a hands-free device who need to make or recieve a call should pull over to a safe spot and use their cell phone. (Photo illustration) - When using a cell phone while driving, drivers lose positive control of the vehicle because it takes their hands off the steering wheel. Drivers without a hands-free device who need to make or recieve a call should pull over to a safe spot and use their cell phone. (Photo illustration)

Amazing Dana the Nutrition Magician performs a levitating trick for children enrolled in Camp Pendleton’s summer reading club at the base’s Patrick J. Carney Library, June 20. This is the third year in which 250 base and installation libraries will participate in the summer reading program developed by the Department of Defense. - Amazing Dana the Nutrition Magician performs a levitating trick for children enrolled in Camp Pendleton’s summer reading club at the base’s Patrick J. Carney Library, June 20. This is the third year in which 250 base and installation libraries will participate in the summer reading program developed by the Department of Defense.

An instructor during this year's wild land fire training exercise starts a small controlled burn to help fire fighters from all across San Diego prepare for fires that might occur on Camp Pendleton, June 15. The base's fire department reacts to more than 300 wild fires aboard the base annually, making continuous training and team building exercises crucial. - An instructor during this year's wild land fire training exercise starts a small controlled burn to help fire fighters from all across San Diego prepare for fires that might occur on Camp Pendleton, June 15. The base's fire department reacts to more than 300 wild fires aboard the base annually, making continuous training and team building exercises crucial.

Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks to the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps' (NROTC) Midshipmen about what its like to be a junior commissioned officer, during urban warfare training at the Annual Career Orientation for Midshipmen Summer Training Program, on Camp Pendleton, June 14. Midshipmen were introduced to the Marine Corps, military operations in urbanized terrain, counterinsurgency operations at the Infantry Immersion Trainer, the importance of small unit leadership and interactions with Marine officers and non-commissioned officers. They accomplished this by having squad and fire-team level urban scenarios, which integrated role-playing and culture training. - Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks to the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps' (NROTC) Midshipmen about what its like to be a junior commissioned officer, during urban warfare training at the Annual Career Orientation for Midshipmen Summer Training Program, on Camp Pendleton, June 14. Midshipmen were introduced to the Marine Corps, military operations in urbanized terrain, counterinsurgency operations at the Infantry Immersion Trainer, the importance of small unit leadership and interactions with Marine officers and non-commissioned officers. They accomplished this by having squad and fire-team level urban scenarios, which integrated role-playing and culture training.

Marines, sailors and family members gather to seek job opportunities during the 2012 Hiring Hero’s Career Fair, at Camp Pendleton's Pacific Views Event Center ballroom, June 6. - Marines, sailors and family members gather to seek job opportunities during the 2012 Hiring Hero’s Career Fair, at Camp Pendleton's Pacific Views Event Center ballroom, June 6.

John Seehusen, motor transportation chief, 3rd Marine Air Wing, rides behind his 6-year-old daughter, Jamie Tietje, during the Traffic Safety Program's Military Dirt Days at the Pala Raceway, June 5. Military Dirt Days is the Traffic Safety Program's initiative to give moto-cross riders the manditory training required as well as extra practice in a controled environment. - John Seehusen, motor transportation chief, 3rd Marine Air Wing, rides behind his 6-year-old daughter, Jamie Tietje, during the Traffic Safety Program's Military Dirt Days at the Pala Raceway, June 5. Military Dirt Days is the Traffic Safety Program's initiative to give moto-cross riders the manditory training required as well as extra practice in a controled environment.

Gunnery Sgt. Eric Osorio, a Marine with Wounded Warrior Battalion- West, walks with his son Chris during Camp Pendleton’s first Warrior Family Games at the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West compound here, June 1. The goal of the event was to encourage military families to get involved with their Marines through sports and other outdoor activities. - Gunnery Sgt. Eric Osorio, a Marine with Wounded Warrior Battalion- West, walks with his son Chris during Camp Pendleton’s first Warrior Family Games at the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West compound here, June 1. The goal of the event was to encourage military families to get involved with their Marines through sports and other outdoor activities.