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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.

Marines of all ranks gather together to attend the Manpower Drawdown brief held at the Camp Pendleton's Bulldog Box Office April 24. Col. William Tosick explained how the breakdown and reduction of the Marine Corps will occur leading to fiscal year 2016. Tosick is the head of the Manpower Plans, Programs and Budget Branch for Headquarters Marine Corps. - Marines of all ranks gather together to attend the Manpower Drawdown brief held at the Camp Pendleton's Bulldog Box Office April 24. Col. William Tosick explained how the breakdown and reduction of the Marine Corps will occur leading to fiscal year 2016. Tosick is the head of the Manpower Plans, Programs and Budget Branch for Headquarters Marine Corps.

Col. Nicholas F. Marano, Commanding Officer Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks at his retirement ceremony after receiving the Legion of Merit with a gold star in lieu of second award, at 11 area parade deck, April 5. Marano received the award for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as commanding officer, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton from June 2009 to April 2012. - Col. Nicholas F. Marano, Commanding Officer Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks at his retirement ceremony after receiving the Legion of Merit with a gold star in lieu of second award, at 11 area parade deck, April 5. Marano received the award for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as commanding officer, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton from June 2009 to April 2012.

Lt. Benjamin Maple (left), K-9 master, and former Cpl. Megan Leavey (right) prepare to accept Military Working Dog Rex's certificate during his retirement ceremony and adoption at Camp Pendleton's K-9 unit, April 6. Leavey, who was previously Rex's handler, had written a letter to Congress requesting to adopt Rex since he was being forced to retire due to facial paralysis. Rex served in three combat deployments and provided over 11,575 hours of military working dog support consisting of over 6,220 vehicle inspections during random anti-terrorism searches. Rex was constantly put in harms way during multiple firefights, mortar attacks and improvised explosive devices during Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Lt. Benjamin Maple (left), K-9 master, and former Cpl. Megan Leavey (right) prepare to accept Military Working Dog Rex's certificate during his retirement ceremony and adoption at Camp Pendleton's K-9 unit, April 6. Leavey, who was previously Rex's handler, had written a letter to Congress requesting to adopt Rex since he was being forced to retire due to facial paralysis. Rex served in three combat deployments and provided over 11,575 hours of military working dog support consisting of over 6,220 vehicle inspections during random anti-terrorism searches. Rex was constantly put in harms way during multiple firefights, mortar attacks and improvised explosive devices during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Marines, sailors, their family members socialize with former NFL players during a "Game Day" event hosted by the Real Warriors Campaign at Camp Pendleton's South Mesa Club, Jan. 15. Former players from the NFL Players Association came to base to discuss common reintegration challenges service members are faced with as well as the tools and resources available to address them. - Marines, sailors, their family members socialize with former NFL players during a "Game Day" event hosted by the Real Warriors Campaign at Camp Pendleton's South Mesa Club, Jan. 15. Former players from the NFL Players Association came to base to discuss common reintegration challenges service members are faced with as well as the tools and resources available to address them.

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::

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.

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.

Nathan Peck, a cyclist, shot-put and discus thrower for the Battalion West Team, awaits the command with other participants at the start line of the 2011 Marine Corps Trials 10 kilometer hand-cycling portion of the race at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23. Peck, a native of Salmon, Idaho, suffered lower back injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a 2009 tour of duty in Iraq. - Nathan Peck, a cyclist, shot-put and discus thrower for the Battalion West Team, awaits the command with other participants at the start line of the 2011 Marine Corps Trials 10 kilometer hand-cycling portion of the race at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 23. Peck, a native of Salmon, Idaho, suffered lower back injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a 2009 tour of duty in Iraq.

Distinguished guests celebrate former president Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday anniversary and the grand re-opening of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Feb. 6. More than 1,500 actors, musicians, former advisers, friends and Camp Pendleton Marines attended a centennial celebration and ceremonial wreath laying for Ronald Reagan. Following the wreath laying, the Camp Pendleton’s 5th Battalion, 11th Marines Artillery Unit conducted a 21-gun salute with 105 Howitzer Saluting Battery fire. - Distinguished guests celebrate former president Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday anniversary and the grand re-opening of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Feb. 6. More than 1,500 actors, musicians, former advisers, friends and Camp Pendleton Marines attended a centennial celebration and ceremonial wreath laying for Ronald Reagan. Following the wreath laying, the Camp Pendleton’s 5th Battalion, 11th Marines Artillery Unit conducted a 21-gun salute with 105 Howitzer Saluting Battery fire.

(From left to right) Lt. Col. Todd Kerzie, Facilities Maintenance Officer; Ruby Reed, Quality Assurance Specialist; Jason Estensen, Maintaince Control; Rick Monroe, General Support Shop Supervisor; Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Anthony DeJohn, program analysis; Susan Stuffle, Continuous Process Improvement manager, Headquarters Marine Corps, Installations and Logistics department; (not pictured) Anthony Reyes, president, National Federation of Federal Employees, Local 919; receive a CPI award for Project Excellence at Building 1160, Jan.26. The CPI awards recognize noteworthy achievements by organizations and individuals throughout the Marine Corps and are designed to continually improve the speed, quality and affordability of supporting processes to meet those requirements. To meet the high demand for their workload, Facilities Maintenance Department’s General Support team developed a project to reduce annual costs by $9.2 million with potential future annual savings of $10-15 million. - (From left to right) Lt. Col. Todd Kerzie, Facilities Maintenance Officer; Ruby Reed, Quality Assurance Specialist; Jason Estensen, Maintaince Control; Rick Monroe, General Support Shop Supervisor; Col. Nicholas F. Marano, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; Anthony DeJohn, program analysis; Susan Stuffle, Continuous Process Improvement manager, Headquarters Marine Corps, Installations and Logistics department; (not pictured) Anthony Reyes, president, National Federation of Federal Employees, Local 919; receive a CPI award for Project Excellence at Building 1160, Jan.26. The CPI awards recognize noteworthy achievements by organizations and individuals throughout the Marine Corps and are designed to continually improve the speed, quality and affordability of supporting processes to meet those requirements. To meet the high demand for their workload, Facilities Maintenance Department’s General Support team developed a project to reduce annual costs by $9.2 million with potential future annual savings of $10-15 million.