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Camp Pendleton service members and federal civilian employees can donate money to the Combined Federal Campaign from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15. - Camp Pendleton service members and federal civilian employees can donate money to the Combined Federal Campaign from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15.

Cpl. William R. Ellington, armorer, MWSS-373, 3rd MAW, navigates his Humvee through rough terrain while engaging enemy units in the Combat Convoy Simulator at Las Pulgas, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton - Cpl. William R. Ellington, armorer, MWSS-373, 3rd MAW, navigates his Humvee through rough terrain while engaging enemy units in the Combat Convoy Simulator at Las Pulgas, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Pub 1795’s sign hangs displayed as you enter Marine Corps Community Services’ newest facility in the San Luis Rey Housing Area, Camp Pendleton, officially opened Oct. 2. - Pub 1795’s sign hangs displayed as you enter Marine Corps Community Services’ newest facility in the San Luis Rey Housing Area, Camp Pendleton, officially opened Oct. 2.

Chip Stratmann, project volunteer and retired Marine major, swings a pickaxe into the future site of one the five guzzlers placed on Camp Pendleton for National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26. - Chip Stratmann, project volunteer and retired Marine major, swings a pickaxe into the future site of one the five guzzlers placed on Camp Pendleton for National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26.

The first Mobile Modular Command and Control vehicle, or M2C2, completes its final rounds of integration testing at the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at Camp Pendleton Sept. 23, just days before testing officials announced combat readiness. - The first Mobile Modular Command and Control vehicle, or M2C2, completes its final rounds of integration testing at the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at Camp Pendleton Sept. 23, just days before testing officials announced combat readiness.

Carlo Mazzura, dressed as a pirate and claims his character is a brothel inspector, poses with his sword as he prepares to inspect the taverns of the harbor during the 29th annual Harbor Days at Oceanside Harbor, Sept. 19 and 20. - Carlo Mazzura, dressed as a pirate and claims his character is a brothel inspector, poses with his sword as he prepares to inspect the taverns of the harbor during the 29th annual Harbor Days at Oceanside Harbor, Sept. 19 and 20.

A recently divorced Marine celebrates his freedom with a message on his car. There are many programs available to military couples to help them strengthen their relationships. “Several studies show that people who attend marriage and family classes have lower divorce rates,”::r::::n::said Navy Lt. Edward A. Waldron, deputy director, CREDO, Camp Pendleton.::r::::n:: - A recently divorced Marine celebrates his freedom with a message on his car. There are many programs available to military couples to help them strengthen their relationships. “Several studies show that people who attend marriage and family classes have lower divorce rates,”::r::::n::said Navy Lt. Edward A. Waldron, deputy director, CREDO, Camp Pendleton.::r::::n::

Cpl. Brandon C. Kelley, a corrections specialist with Security Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, asks Tony Morocco about the career opportunities at EOD Technology, Inc. The 22nd Annual Fall Career and Education expo attracted about 2,500 Marines, sailors and family members to the South Mesa Club, Sept. 25. - Cpl. Brandon C. Kelley, a corrections specialist with Security Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, asks Tony Morocco about the career opportunities at EOD Technology, Inc. The 22nd Annual Fall Career and Education expo attracted about 2,500 Marines, sailors and family members to the South Mesa Club, Sept. 25.

Comedian Jeffrey Ross signs a copy of his new book, “I Only Roast The Ones I Love,” for Sgt. Tim J. Orendain, motor transport mechanic, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group. Ross sat at Mainside’s Country Store talking to service members and families from 4 to 6 p.m., Sept. 23. - Comedian Jeffrey Ross signs a copy of his new book, “I Only Roast The Ones I Love,” for Sgt. Tim J. Orendain, motor transport mechanic, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group. Ross sat at Mainside’s Country Store talking to service members and families from 4 to 6 p.m., Sept. 23.

Spc. Mansome N. Poston, human resource specialist, Alpha Company, 181 Brigade Support Battalion, Seattle, Wash., is a Laos-native that took the U.S. Oath of Allegiance to gain U.S. citizenship during the 2009 Naturalization ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Sept 17. - Spc. Mansome N. Poston, human resource specialist, Alpha Company, 181 Brigade Support Battalion, Seattle, Wash., is a Laos-native that took the U.S. Oath of Allegiance to gain U.S. citizenship during the 2009 Naturalization ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Sept 17.