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Navy Capt. Ollis J. Mozon, Jr., the Marine Corps Installations-West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton chaplain, salutes as he goes "ashore" with his family for the last time during his retirement ceremony at the Blinder Memorial Chapel here, Aug. 17. Mozon, retired after 30 years of service. - Navy Capt. Ollis J. Mozon, Jr., the Marine Corps Installations-West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton chaplain, salutes as he goes "ashore" with his family for the last time during his retirement ceremony at the Blinder Memorial Chapel here, Aug. 17. Mozon, retired after 30 years of service.

A Higher Calling: MCB Camp Pendleton chaplain completes three decades of service

After 30 years, three deployments, two children and countless interactions with Marines and sailors, Navy Capt. Ollis J. Mozon, Jr. has no regrets. “Being a Navy chaplain has made me a better person-- one who recognizes the things that are most important in life,” said Mozon. “I’m blessed to have had this experience.” Mozon, the Marine Corps

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Gunnery Sgt. Eric Osorio, a Marine with Wounded Warrior Battalion- West, walks with his son Chris during Camp Pendleton’s first Warrior Family Games at the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West compound here, June 1. The goal of the event was to encourage military families to get involved with their Marines through sports and other outdoor activities. - Gunnery Sgt. Eric Osorio, a Marine with Wounded Warrior Battalion- West, walks with his son Chris during Camp Pendleton’s first Warrior Family Games at the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West compound here, June 1. The goal of the event was to encourage military families to get involved with their Marines through sports and other outdoor activities.

Wounded Warriors, families connect with first ever Warrior Family Games

More than 200 wounded warriors, their spouses and dependents participated in Camp Pendleton’s first Warrior Family Games at the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West compound here, June 1. The event, loosely based on the military’s annual Warrior Games, featured various sports and other physical activities, including rock climbing, tennis, track races,

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Service members, military spouses and DoD civilians attended the “I Know Just What You Mean!” workshop at the Marine Corps Family Team Building on Mainside, May 1. The purpose of the new workshop, created by best-selling author Frank Covey, was to help build listening skills and foster authentic communication amongst each other. - Service members, military spouses and DoD civilians attended the “I Know Just What You Mean!” workshop at the Marine Corps Family Team Building on Mainside, May 1. The purpose of the new workshop, created by best-selling author Frank Covey, was to help build listening skills and foster authentic communication amongst each other.

Workshop teaches methods for effective communication

Service members, military spouses and Department of Defense civilians attended the “I Know Just What You Mean!” workshop at the Marine Corps Family Team Building on Mainside, May 1. The purpose of the new workshop, created by best-selling author Frank Covey, is to help build listening skills and foster authentic communication among each other,

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The Exceptional Family Member Program serves thousands of military families worldwide by providing relocation assistance and family support to service members with any member of the family who requires special medical, medically-related, or education services. - The Exceptional Family Member Program serves thousands of military families worldwide by providing relocation assistance and family support to service members with any member of the family who requires special medical, medically-related, or education services.

Special Families, Special Program

Military life, with its constant deployments, hectic schedules and training, can be difficult. Factor in a family member who has special needs, and the lifestyle can become significantly more challenging.More than two decades ago, the U.S. military devised and implemented a plan to ensure military family members with special needs had access to

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Pendleton firefighters honored for fundraising efforts

Camp Pendleton Fire Department firefighters were awarded with a trophy and letters of appreciation from the Burn Institute in San Diego at Station #5 here Sept. 7 for their participation in the 11th annual "Fill the Boot" campaign April 7-12.Approximately 22 firefighters participated in the five-day event, standing at stoplights throughout

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