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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.

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.

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.

Gunnery Sgt. Brian Kiraly, physical trainer, Western Region Officer Training Camp, practices his bench-press in preparation for an upcoming competition for the Camp Pendleton powerlifting team. The powerlifting team is looking for more participation and is opening the opportunity for Camp Pendleton’s active duty and reserve service members to train and participate in future competitions. For further information about the power lifting team, contact Sabrina Gibson at 760-725-5947. - Gunnery Sgt. Brian Kiraly, physical trainer, Western Region Officer Training Camp, practices his bench-press in preparation for an upcoming competition for the Camp Pendleton powerlifting team. The powerlifting team is looking for more participation and is opening the opportunity for Camp Pendleton’s active duty and reserve service members to train and participate in future competitions. For further information about the power lifting team, contact Sabrina Gibson at 760-725-5947.

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.

Tyler Kidder, 9th Communication Battalion “Chaps,” prepares to shoot a point during the championship game of the Pendleton Cup Combat Water Polo tournament at Camp Pendleton’s 13 Area pool, Sept.15. The top three teams in this year’s tournament included the 9th Communications Battalion “Chaps”, the Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity “Gurus”, and the Assault Craft Unit-5 “Swift Intruders”. - Tyler Kidder, 9th Communication Battalion “Chaps,” prepares to shoot a point during the championship game of the Pendleton Cup Combat Water Polo tournament at Camp Pendleton’s 13 Area pool, Sept.15. The top three teams in this year’s tournament included the 9th Communications Battalion “Chaps”, the Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity “Gurus”, and the Assault Craft Unit-5 “Swift Intruders”.

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.