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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.

A motorcyclist races down the runway during the second “Fun Day on the Runway,” at Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corps Air Station, Sept. 24. The motorcycle track day, training and safety event hosted by Semper Ride, featured classes and clinics on bike safety, ramp and street freestyle demonstrations, a bike show competition and vendors to educate Marines, sailors and their family members about motorcycle safety. - A motorcyclist races down the runway during the second “Fun Day on the Runway,” at Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corps Air Station, Sept. 24. The motorcycle track day, training and safety event hosted by Semper Ride, featured classes and clinics on bike safety, ramp and street freestyle demonstrations, a bike show competition and vendors to educate Marines, sailors and their family members about motorcycle safety.

A member of the Supply Battalion 'Dragons 1' prepares to spike the ball during the 2011 USAA Pendleton Cup Intramural Volleyball League at Camp Pendleton’s 33-Area gym, Sept. 21. The units that participate are awarded points toward the Pendleton Cup competition, and the winning teams are selected for higher for playoffs that are scheduled at the end of October. - A member of the Supply Battalion 'Dragons 1' prepares to spike the ball during the 2011 USAA Pendleton Cup Intramural Volleyball League at Camp Pendleton’s 33-Area gym, Sept. 21. The units that participate are awarded points toward the Pendleton Cup competition, and the winning teams are selected for higher for playoffs that are scheduled at the end of October.

Robert Reid (right), a retired staff sergeant, reaches for a brochure during Camp Pendleton's 18th Annual Military Retiree Expo at the base's South Mesa Club, Sept. 17. The expo, which was sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services, featured various vendors who offered information to the retirees and their family members to help them throughout the course of their retirement. - Robert Reid (right), a retired staff sergeant, reaches for a brochure during Camp Pendleton's 18th Annual Military Retiree Expo at the base's South Mesa Club, Sept. 17. The expo, which was sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services, featured various vendors who offered information to the retirees and their family members to help them throughout the course of their retirement.

Landon Alvarado, 18, races through Assault Craft Unit 5’s triathlon’s course during the Camp Pendleton’s 2011 Hard Corps Race Series Sprint Triathlon, Aug. 6. The 500-yard swim, 30-kilometer bike ride and 5-K run started at ACU-5’s shoreline and continued through the rolling foothills of Southern California. - Landon Alvarado, 18, races through Assault Craft Unit 5’s triathlon’s course during the Camp Pendleton’s 2011 Hard Corps Race Series Sprint Triathlon, Aug. 6. The 500-yard swim, 30-kilometer bike ride and 5-K run started at ACU-5’s shoreline and continued through the rolling foothills of Southern California.

Justin Lynell, 11, conducts a speed and agility exercise during the Eric Dickerson Youth Football Camp at Camp Pendleton’s 11-Area football field, July 21. Children ages 7-18 were eligible to take part in hands-on instruction from former NFL players while also learning offensive and defensive drills. - Justin Lynell, 11, conducts a speed and agility exercise during the Eric Dickerson Youth Football Camp at Camp Pendleton’s 11-Area football field, July 21. Children ages 7-18 were eligible to take part in hands-on instruction from former NFL players while also learning offensive and defensive drills.

Camp Pendleton's base Explosive Ordnance Disposal building houses four rooms of wall-to-wall weapons, bombs, mines, mortars, and rounds all ranging from World War I for visitors to view and learn about. The "hands-on library" also serves as a training location for the unit to practice dasarming explosives and learn about other military ordnance. - Camp Pendleton's base Explosive Ordnance Disposal building houses four rooms of wall-to-wall weapons, bombs, mines, mortars, and rounds all ranging from World War I for visitors to view and learn about. The "hands-on library" also serves as a training location for the unit to practice dasarming explosives and learn about other military ordnance.

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle splashes into the shoreline of Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach as part of a training exercise, July 26. More than 550 Marines from 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion reserve unit came to base as part of their annual training exercises to practice amphibious assault tactics. - An Amphibious Assault Vehicle splashes into the shoreline of Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach as part of a training exercise, July 26. More than 550 Marines from 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion reserve unit came to base as part of their annual training exercises to practice amphibious assault tactics.

Sergeant David “The Beast” Douglas, an automotive organizational mechanic for 1st Maintenance Battalion, bench pressed 738.5 pounds during the United States Powerlifting Association Nationals in Costa Mesa, CA, July 3. He is now ranked 1st in the Nation and 5th of “All Time” for USPA. - Sergeant David “The Beast” Douglas, an automotive organizational mechanic for 1st Maintenance Battalion, bench pressed 738.5 pounds during the United States Powerlifting Association Nationals in Costa Mesa, CA, July 3. He is now ranked 1st in the Nation and 5th of “All Time” for USPA.

The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, performs during the annual Battle Color Ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Field House, March 11. The ceremony began with performances by “The Commandant’s Own,” a unit comprised of more than 80 Marine musicians; the unit is currently the only one of its kind in the U.S. Armed Forces. - The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, performs during the annual Battle Color Ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Field House, March 11. The ceremony began with performances by “The Commandant’s Own,” a unit comprised of more than 80 Marine musicians; the unit is currently the only one of its kind in the U.S. Armed Forces.