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Lifeguards save the lives of swimmers 4th of July - A lifeguard service shirt is worn at the Camp Pendleton Del Mar Lifeguard Station by Lifeguard 2 Dylan Van Horn at Del Mar Beach, California, July 9, 2024. Van Horn and Twenty-seven other on-duty lifeguards conducted 122 saves during the 2024 July Fourth Celebration at Del Mar Beach. Saves are defined as the actual hands on actions taken by a lifeguard when bringing a swimmer out of a life-threatening situation within ocean waters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Staff Sgt. Marcus Jenkins and son Aiden, 3, run out of the water ahead of a wave while at the Beach Bash at Del Mar Beach here July 4. The Beach Bash is an on-base event open to service members, dependents and guests and features live bands, kids’ activities, a tribute to heroes video, a fireworks show and give-aways. - Staff Sgt. Marcus Jenkins and son Aiden, 3, run out of the water ahead of a wave while at the Beach Bash at Del Mar Beach here July 4. The Beach Bash is an on-base event open to service members, dependents and guests and features live bands, kids’ activities, a tribute to heroes video, a fireworks show and give-aways.

Members of "Team Heavy Hitters" from Wounded Warrior Battalion - West play volleyball during the Commanding Generals Cup's Beach Volleyball Tournament at Camp Pendleton's Del Mar Beach, Aug. 1. - Members of "Team Heavy Hitters" from Wounded Warrior Battalion - West play volleyball during the Commanding Generals Cup's Beach Volleyball Tournament at Camp Pendleton's Del Mar Beach, Aug. 1.