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The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment performed in the 2015 Battle Colors Ceremony, Mar. 12. The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment is a ceremonial unit from Marine Barracks Washington featuring "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps. - The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment performed in the 2015 Battle Colors Ceremony, Mar. 12. The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment is a ceremonial unit from Marine Barracks Washington featuring "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps.

Michelle Howard, right, shares information about some of the education opportunities that are available to Marines during a Transition Resource Fair held, here, by the Personal and Professional Development Branch of Marine and Family Programs Jan. 22.Howard is a graduation coordinator with Central Texas College at the Joint Education Center here. - Michelle Howard, right, shares information about some of the education opportunities that are available to Marines during a Transition Resource Fair held, here, by the Personal and Professional Development Branch of Marine and Family Programs Jan. 22. Howard is a graduation coordinator with Central Texas College at the Joint Education Center here.

Bennie Netters, a fullback with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders, ran the ball for a touchdown during a game where the Highlanders claimed a 20-14 victory over the Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans at the Paige Fieldhouse football field here, Sept. 8. - Bennie Netters, a fullback with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders, ran the ball for a touchdown during a game where the Highlanders claimed a 20-14 victory over the Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans at the Paige Fieldhouse football field here, Sept. 8.

Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard presented the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Cantonment of the Quarter, large camp, award to Col. Michael E. Cordero at the 16-Area pavilion Jan. 24. The plaque has been awarded to Main Side for the 1st quarter of 2014. Bullard is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Cordero is the commanding officer of Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard presented the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Cantonment of the Quarter, large camp, award to Col. Michael E. Cordero at the 16-Area pavilion Jan. 24. The plaque has been awarded to Main Side for the 1st quarter of 2014. Bullard is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations - West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Cordero is the commanding officer of Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Couples attend the “P.S., before you say I do” premarital seminar held at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to learn more about the responsibilities of marriage Oct. 16. The seminar is a collection of classes for engaged or newlywed service members with presentations on various topics of interest to newlyweds such as the art of being together, financial management, divorce, Marine Corps Community Services assistance, domestic violence and family readiness. - Couples attend the “P.S., before you say I do” premarital seminar held at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to learn more about the responsibilities of marriage Oct. 16. The seminar is a collection of classes for engaged or newlywed service members with presentations on various topics of interest to newlyweds such as the art of being together, financial management, divorce, Marine Corps Community Services assistance, domestic violence and family readiness.

A base order has been published addressing users of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles concerning electric charging on base, Oct. 3.MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN ORDER 11240.1 provides guidance on location, and details on the prohibition of the use of government charging stations. - A base order has been published addressing users of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles concerning electric charging on base, Oct. 3. MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN ORDER 11240.1 provides guidance on location, and details on the prohibition of the use of government charging stations.

Lance Cpl. Lester Echols chucks an M69 practice grenade from a training bay on Range 109 here. Twenty-four Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 3 of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing here conducted live-fire grenade training here. Echols is an air support operator with the support squadron here. - Lance Cpl. Lester Echols chucks an M69 practice grenade from a training bay on Range 109 here. Twenty-four Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 3 of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing here conducted live-fire grenade training here. Echols is an air support operator with the support squadron here.

Hunter, 13, is escorted down the beach after riding a surf board back to shore during the award ceremony of the Exceptional Family Member Program Best Day Beach Event at Del Mar Beach here Aug. 3. Exceptional Family Member Program participants and volunteers with the Orange County Best Day Foundation spent the day surfing, body boarding and Kayaking in an effort to build self-esteem and confidence in children. - Hunter, 13, is escorted down the beach after riding a surf board back to shore during the award ceremony of the Exceptional Family Member Program Best Day Beach Event at Del Mar Beach here Aug. 3. Exceptional Family Member Program participants and volunteers with the Orange County Best Day Foundation spent the day surfing, body boarding and Kayaking in an effort to build self-esteem and confidence in children.

Civilian attorneys from surrounding counties and Marines from Legal Service Support Section pose for a photo during the Help for Heroes event here, July 27. The Marines and attorneys volunteered their time to give legal service and advice to service members and their families on common problems they may have. - Civilian attorneys from surrounding counties and Marines from Legal Service Support Section pose for a photo during the Help for Heroes event here, July 27. The Marines and attorneys volunteered their time to give legal service and advice to service members and their families on common problems they may have.

Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Jerril Billy shows Marine Sgt. Ken Wall the process of testing fuel from fuel farms during the Quarter Master Liquid Logistics exercise held at Camp Sierra in the 62-area here June 6. The Quarter Master Liquid Logistics exercise is an Army reserve exercise that helps train service members in the movement of large amount of fuels from one fuel farm to another. Billy is the petroleum lab supervisor for the 316th Quarter Masters Battalion stationed in Okmulgee, Ok. Wall is a bulk fuel specialist and a squad leader for Bulk Fuel Company A, stationed in Tucson, Ariz. - Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Jerril Billy shows Marine Sgt. Ken Wall the process of testing fuel from fuel farms during the Quarter Master Liquid Logistics exercise held at Camp Sierra in the 62-area here June 6. The Quarter Master Liquid Logistics exercise is an Army reserve exercise that helps train service members in the movement of large amount of fuels from one fuel farm to another. Billy is the petroleum lab supervisor for the 316th Quarter Masters Battalion stationed in Okmulgee, Ok. Wall is a bulk fuel specialist and a squad leader for Bulk Fuel Company A, stationed in Tucson, Ariz.