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Sgt. Ramond Rivera, a wounded warrior with WWBn.-West, Camp Pendleton speaks with representatives of Camp Pendleton Fire Department during Headquarters Marine Corps Hiring Heroes career seminar, April 24 on Camp Pendleton. The goal of the Marine Corps WWBn. Internship Program is to aid wounded warriors in transition from the military lifestyle to excelling in the civilian workforce. - Sgt. Ramond Rivera, a wounded warrior with WWBn.-West, Camp Pendleton speaks with representatives of Camp Pendleton Fire Department during Headquarters Marine Corps Hiring Heroes career seminar, April 24 on Camp Pendleton. The goal of the Marine Corps WWBn. Internship Program is to aid wounded warriors in transition from the military lifestyle to excelling in the civilian workforce.

Sidney Mohseni, the resource efficiency manager at Tetratech, gives a demonstration to a Marine on the difference of energy consumption with different light bulbs in front of the 11 area Country Store, on Camp Pendleton, April 18. For security purposes this photo has been altered.::r::::n:: - Sidney Mohseni, the resource efficiency manager at Tetratech, gives a demonstration to a Marine on the difference of energy consumption with different light bulbs in front of the 11 area Country Store, on Camp Pendleton, April 18. For security purposes this photo has been altered.::r::::n::

Participants run to exit the run to bike transition area to mount their bikes and begin the 30k cycling, during the Devil Dog Duathlon at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 14. - Participants run to exit the run to bike transition area to mount their bikes and begin the 30k cycling, during the Devil Dog Duathlon at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 14.

The Exceptional Family Member Program serves thousands of military families worldwide by providing relocation assistance and family support to service members with any member of the family who requires special medical, medically-related, or education services. - The Exceptional Family Member Program serves thousands of military families worldwide by providing relocation assistance and family support to service members with any member of the family who requires special medical, medically-related, or education services.

The Southern Pacific rattlesnake is one of the most commonly known species of rattlesnakes that inhabits Camp Pendleton. It is one of three poisonous rattlesnakes on base. The other two include the California Red Diamond and Southern Speckled rattlesnakes. - The Southern Pacific rattlesnake is one of the most commonly known species of rattlesnakes that inhabits Camp Pendleton. It is one of three poisonous rattlesnakes on base. The other two include the California Red Diamond and Southern Speckled rattlesnakes.

Sailors from Camp Pendleton's Naval Hospital stand at attention during the 20th annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Memorial Service at the Naval Hospital, Sept. 17, in memory of the eight navy corpsmen currently missing in action. Throughout the morning speakers including Captain Jeff Plummer, executive officer, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton and Dr. George Pappas, a former World War II prisoner of war, gave compassionate words to the former MIA and POWs in attendance, and encouragement to the friends and family members of those who haven't found their way home. - Sailors from Camp Pendleton's Naval Hospital stand at attention during the 20th annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Memorial Service at the Naval Hospital, Sept. 17, in memory of the eight navy corpsmen currently missing in action. Throughout the morning speakers including Captain Jeff Plummer, executive officer, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton and Dr. George Pappas, a former World War II prisoner of war, gave compassionate words to the former MIA and POWs in attendance, and encouragement to the friends and family members of those who haven't found their way home.

Camp Pendleton lifeguards strive to ensure that all families that utilize base pools can have fun while having total confidence and a sense of ease. The road to becoming a lifeguard has its share of challenges as it requires the qualities that could potentially save the life of others. In order to claim the title of lifeguard, applicants must first complete numerous physical fitness tests. ::r::::n:: - Camp Pendleton lifeguards strive to ensure that all families that utilize base pools can have fun while having total confidence and a sense of ease. The road to becoming a lifeguard has its share of challenges as it requires the qualities that could potentially save the life of others. In order to claim the title of lifeguard, applicants must first complete numerous physical fitness tests. ::r::::n::

Tyler Kidder, 9th Communication Battalion “Chaps,” prepares to shoot a point during the championship game of the Pendleton Cup Combat Water Polo tournament at Camp Pendleton’s 13 Area pool, Sept.15. The top three teams in this year’s tournament included the 9th Communications Battalion “Chaps”, the Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity “Gurus”, and the Assault Craft Unit-5 “Swift Intruders”. - Tyler Kidder, 9th Communication Battalion “Chaps,” prepares to shoot a point during the championship game of the Pendleton Cup Combat Water Polo tournament at Camp Pendleton’s 13 Area pool, Sept.15. The top three teams in this year’s tournament included the 9th Communications Battalion “Chaps”, the Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity “Gurus”, and the Assault Craft Unit-5 “Swift Intruders”.