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Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton's Planet Hollywood team members display their plaques and trophies after the 2010 Pendleton Cup Volleyball League finals, Oct. 25. Planet Hollywood's relentless ambition against their opponent won them the five-game series with a total of four wins and one loss. - Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton's Planet Hollywood team members display their plaques and trophies after the 2010 Pendleton Cup Volleyball League finals, Oct. 25. Planet Hollywood's relentless ambition against their opponent won them the five-game series with a total of four wins and one loss.

Cpl. Dillon Campbell, bulk fuel engineer, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, pulls a humvee during Camp Pendleton’s 10th annual Strongest Warrior Competition, Sept. 24. The competition is an athletic event in which service members can compete in various timed repetition-measured strength and endurance courses. In addition to the Jeep Pull, the courses included the Tire Flip, the Farmer’s Walk, the Military Press, and a Stone Carry. - Cpl. Dillon Campbell, bulk fuel engineer, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, pulls a humvee during Camp Pendleton’s 10th annual Strongest Warrior Competition, Sept. 24. The competition is an athletic event in which service members can compete in various timed repetition-measured strength and endurance courses. In addition to the Jeep Pull, the courses included the Tire Flip, the Farmer’s Walk, the Military Press, and a Stone Carry.

Froilon Tyler, volleyball participant with Marine Corps Air Station’s team, lobs the ball over the net at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse during the Marine Corps Community Service’s Pendleton Cup’s opening night of the Volleyball League, Sept. 22. The series leader is the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton’s team, followed by Supply Battalion in second place. Marine Corps Air Station is currently tied for third place along with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Corps Installation West, Medical Battalion, and 9th Communication’s Battalion. - Froilon Tyler, volleyball participant with Marine Corps Air Station’s team, lobs the ball over the net at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse during the Marine Corps Community Service’s Pendleton Cup’s opening night of the Volleyball League, Sept. 22. The series leader is the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton’s team, followed by Supply Battalion in second place. Marine Corps Air Station is currently tied for third place along with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Corps Installation West, Medical Battalion, and 9th Communication’s Battalion.

Participants in Camp Pendleton’s 2010 Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon approach the finish line at base’s 43 Area, Sept. 11. The half marathon is run annually in ordinance with Marine Special Operations Command Hard Corps Race Series and is the fifth of the six races offered for participants. More than 1,000 runners competed for awards in 50 categories in the 13.1 mile course. - Participants in Camp Pendleton’s 2010 Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon approach the finish line at base’s 43 Area, Sept. 11. The half marathon is run annually in ordinance with Marine Special Operations Command Hard Corps Race Series and is the fifth of the six races offered for participants. More than 1,000 runners competed for awards in 50 categories in the 13.1 mile course.

Daniel Phair (left), assistant coach and personal trainer, Paige Fieldhouse gym, and Sgt. Ariel Garcia, administrative clerk, Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, hold their first place trophies for men’s 3-on-3 basketball at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse during the 2010 Sport’s Jam event that concluded Marine Corps Community Service’s 101 Days of Summer campaign, Aug. 27. More than 200 service members participated in the event that promoted a Drug-Free Challenge sponsored by the Single Marine Program and Semper Fit Health Promotions. The Sports Jam included men and women teams for 3-on-3 basketball, singles racquetball, singles table tennis, co-ed teams for 5-person dodge ball and 4-person volleyball. - Daniel Phair (left), assistant coach and personal trainer, Paige Fieldhouse gym, and Sgt. Ariel Garcia, administrative clerk, Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, hold their first place trophies for men’s 3-on-3 basketball at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse during the 2010 Sport’s Jam event that concluded Marine Corps Community Service’s 101 Days of Summer campaign, Aug. 27. More than 200 service members participated in the event that promoted a Drug-Free Challenge sponsored by the Single Marine Program and Semper Fit Health Promotions. The Sports Jam included men and women teams for 3-on-3 basketball, singles racquetball, singles table tennis, co-ed teams for 5-person dodge ball and 4-person volleyball.

Pfc. Jesse A. Cabral, administrative clerk, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and participant in the 500 Mile Club, stretches before conducting his daily run. The 500 Mile Club is a program offered by Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit division for service members interested in improving their run time and adding an edge to their physical fitness level. - Pfc. Jesse A. Cabral, administrative clerk, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and participant in the 500 Mile Club, stretches before conducting his daily run. The 500 Mile Club is a program offered by Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit division for service members interested in improving their run time and adding an edge to their physical fitness level.

Camp Pendleton residents and visitors are enjoying the annual Information Tickets and Tours Latitudes and Travel Exposition, Aug. 14. The event incorporated more than 50 vendors that distributed information regarding discounts and free admission for local entertainment venues and activities. Patrons enjoyed everything from a paintball tent with human-shaped targets, to a mascot of the Sea World star Shamu, who charmed young children and posed for photos. - Camp Pendleton residents and visitors are enjoying the annual Information Tickets and Tours Latitudes and Travel Exposition, Aug. 14. The event incorporated more than 50 vendors that distributed information regarding discounts and free admission for local entertainment venues and activities. Patrons enjoyed everything from a paintball tent with human-shaped targets, to a mascot of the Sea World star Shamu, who charmed young children and posed for photos.

Gustavo Cano (left) gives his “little brother,” Russel Jewell, advice on how to catch the big one, during Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County’s third annual “Operation Field Day” at Camp Pendleton’s Lake O’Neill, June 25. In addition to fishing, children, their families and mentors participated in activities such as paddle boating, miniature golf, horseshoes, and barbecue. - Gustavo Cano (left) gives his “little brother,” Russel Jewell, advice on how to catch the big one, during Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County’s third annual “Operation Field Day” at Camp Pendleton’s Lake O’Neill, June 25. In addition to fishing, children, their families and mentors participated in activities such as paddle boating, miniature golf, horseshoes, and barbecue.

Capt. Anthony J. Nguyen, communications officer, Marine Communications Detachment, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, pushes up 315 pounds during the 2010 Camp Pendleton Bench Press Challenge Series at the Paige Fieldhouse, March 26. A total of 40 male and female contenders competed in 12 different categories. - Capt. Anthony J. Nguyen, communications officer, Marine Communications Detachment, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, pushes up 315 pounds during the 2010 Camp Pendleton Bench Press Challenge Series at the Paige Fieldhouse, March 26. A total of 40 male and female contenders competed in 12 different categories.

Lance Cpl. Daniel Cline, administrative clerk, 1st Marine Division, investigates the harmful effects of tobacco during Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corps Community Services health fair at the Paige Fieldhouse fitness center, Jan 13. MCCS hosted the health fair to promote healthier living habits to residents living and working on base. - Lance Cpl. Daniel Cline, administrative clerk, 1st Marine Division, investigates the harmful effects of tobacco during Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corps Community Services health fair at the Paige Fieldhouse fitness center, Jan 13. MCCS hosted the health fair to promote healthier living habits to residents living and working on base.