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Jessica Pinon, a military spouse walks with her family after her graduation ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5. Each year, Marines and their family are given the chance to pursue higher education with the post 9/11 G.I. Bill and tuition assistance program at the Joint Education Centers on base. Several colleges offere associate and bachelor degrees at the JEC where there is a combination of online and on-campus instruction and coursework.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez) - Jessica Pinon, a military spouse walks with her family after her graduation ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5. Each year, Marines and their family are given the chance to pursue higher education with the post 9/11 G.I. Bill and tuition assistance program at the Joint Education Centers on base. Several colleges offere associate and bachelor degrees at the JEC where there is a combination of online and on-campus instruction and coursework. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

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.

Lance Cpl. Matthew Cessna, left, and Cpl. Cody George, right, won first place for the sponsor HP’s Men’s Patriotic Best Dressed competition at Del Mar Beach here during the Fourth of July Beach Bash. The daylong event featured live entertainment, free give-aways, a military tribute video and concluded with fireworks. Cessna is a parachute rigger with Combat Logistics Group-17, 1st Marine Logistics Group here. George is an embarkation noncommissioned officer with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division here. - Lance Cpl. Matthew Cessna, left, and Cpl. Cody George, right, won first place for the sponsor HP’s Men’s Patriotic Best Dressed competition at Del Mar Beach here during the Fourth of July Beach Bash. The daylong event featured live entertainment, free give-aways, a military tribute video and concluded with fireworks. Cessna is a parachute rigger with Combat Logistics Group-17, 1st Marine Logistics Group here. George is an embarkation noncommissioned officer with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division here.

Joseph Ramirez, 13, kicks a football during a punting drill. Young aspiring athletes, ages 6-17, received coaching from former professional athletes during the 2nd Annual Eric Dickerson Foundation Youth Football and Cheer Camp at Camp Pendleton's Paige Fieldhouse, July 19 and 20. - Joseph Ramirez, 13, kicks a football during a punting drill. Young aspiring athletes, ages 6-17, received coaching from former professional athletes during the 2nd Annual Eric Dickerson Foundation Youth Football and Cheer Camp at Camp Pendleton's Paige Fieldhouse, July 19 and 20.

Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general of Marine Corps Installation West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton presents the 'Honor Medal with crossed palms' certificate to Connor F. Stotts, an Eagle Scout with Camp Pendleton's Boy Scout Troop 790. Stotts was presented the coveted Boy Scouts of America 'Honor Medal with crossed palms'. Stotts was awarded the medal in recognition for single handedly saving the lives of three swimmers, July 31, 2011. - Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general of Marine Corps Installation West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton presents the 'Honor Medal with crossed palms' certificate to Connor F. Stotts, an Eagle Scout with Camp Pendleton's Boy Scout Troop 790. Stotts was presented the coveted Boy Scouts of America 'Honor Medal with crossed palms'. Stotts was awarded the medal in recognition for single handedly saving the lives of three swimmers, July 31, 2011.

The United States is the single largest domestic user of energy and spends more than $9 billion to power its vehicles, operations, and approximately 500,000 facilities throughout the country. Camp Pendleton hosted an annual Energy Awareness event, Nov. 3 at the Mainside Plaza to educate Marines and sailors about energy efficiency.::r::::n:: - The United States is the single largest domestic user of energy and spends more than $9 billion to power its vehicles, operations, and approximately 500,000 facilities throughout the country. Camp Pendleton hosted an annual Energy Awareness event, Nov. 3 at the Mainside Plaza to educate Marines and sailors about energy efficiency.::r::::n::

Hundreds gathered at Camp Pendleton’s Stuart Mesa Community Center to embrace the fall season during the annual Harvest Festival, Oct. 26. The event, sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services, offers a fun and safe alternative for Marines and their families to celebrate the holidays without ghosts, goblins and vampires.::r::::n:: - Hundreds gathered at Camp Pendleton’s Stuart Mesa Community Center to embrace the fall season during the annual Harvest Festival, Oct. 26. The event, sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services, offers a fun and safe alternative for Marines and their families to celebrate the holidays without ghosts, goblins and vampires.::r::::n::

Marines paint canvases during a Art 4 Healing class at Camp Pendleton's Behavioral and Deployment Health center, Oct. 17. The program is designed to support emotional healing through are and creative expression for those living with pain, grief, fear or stress. - Marines paint canvases during a Art 4 Healing class at Camp Pendleton's Behavioral and Deployment Health center, Oct. 17. The program is designed to support emotional healing through are and creative expression for those living with pain, grief, fear or stress.

Camp Pendleton military officials and Sean Hulen, vice president of the construction company, cut the ceremonial ribbon during the opening of the Hope and Care Center at Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Oct. 8. The new facility will serve as a rehabilitation center for wounded, ill and injured Marines and sailors during their recovery time. - Camp Pendleton military officials and Sean Hulen, vice president of the construction company, cut the ceremonial ribbon during the opening of the Hope and Care Center at Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Oct. 8. The new facility will serve as a rehabilitation center for wounded, ill and injured Marines and sailors during their recovery time.