Stories - Sep 2012

A troop formation from 1st Marine Division lined Rivera Drive in Temecula as Cpl. Juan Dominguez, who is a triple amputee due to injuries sustained during a deployment to Afghanistan, arrived at his new smart home, Sept. 11 - A troop formation from 1st Marine Division lined Rivera Drive in Temecula as Cpl. Juan Dominguez, who is a triple amputee due to injuries sustained during a deployment to Afghanistan, arrived at his new smart home, Sept. 11

From tragedy to triumph

Approximately 11 years ago, at 9:59 a.m., the collapse of the World Trade Center’s South Tower took the life of Stephen Siller, a fireman from Squad 1 of the New York City Fire Department on 9/11. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation and awarded a brand new “smart home” to a brave Marine and his

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Ryan Bailey, a former USA Men’s Water Polo Team Olympian interacts with a Marine during his surprise visit during a combat water polo tournament at Camp Pendleton’s 13 Area Pool, Sept. 12. Marine Corps Community Services’ Pendleton Cup Series provided Marines and sailors with an opportunity to build unit cohesion and camaraderie while competing for monetary prizes that will be awarded to their respective units. - Ryan Bailey, a former USA Men’s Water Polo Team Olympian interacts with a Marine during his surprise visit during a combat water polo tournament at Camp Pendleton’s 13 Area Pool, Sept. 12. Marine Corps Community Services’ Pendleton Cup Series provided Marines and sailors with an opportunity to build unit cohesion and camaraderie while competing for monetary prizes that will be awarded to their respective units.

Combat water polo: Marine Corps Air Station triumphs over defending champs

The playing field was shallow, but the competition was deep as active duty service members battled for victory during the USAA Camp Pendleton Cup Series Combat Water Polo Tournament at the 13 Area Pool, Sept. 12. Marine Corps Community Services' Pendleton Cup Series provided Marines and sailors an opportunity to build unit cohesion and camaraderie

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A Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Marine runs bearing the American Flag, during the Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon at Camp Pendleton's 43 Area Parade Deck, Sept. 8. - A Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Marine runs bearing the American Flag, during the Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon at Camp Pendleton's 43 Area Parade Deck, Sept. 8.

Competitors run a heartbreaking half marathon

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — More than 1,200 participants competed in the Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon and 1k Kids Race beginning at Camp Pendleton’s 43Area Parade Deck, Sept. 8. For 11 years this event has taken runners on a 13.1 mile journey through the hills of Camp Pendleton. Unlike most half marathons, this unique race had a

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Sponsorship offers new meal benefits for Pendleton youth programs

Marine Corps Community Services' Children, Youth and Teen Programs on Camp Pendleton have announced a new sponsorship with the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which changes eligibility for free or reduced-priced meal benefits.The newly configured guidelines are scheduled to begin July 1, 2009 and last through June 30, 2010. Only children from a

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Scot King's helmet promoting his organization, The Wounded Ride, Inc. sits atop his bicycle. King established the program after encountering a homeless Marine in his hometown of Portland, Ore. King is riding across the country on a bicycle and writing a series of books detailing the lives of veterans to raise money and awareness for service members and their families in need of assistance. - Scot King's helmet promoting his organization, The Wounded Ride, Inc. sits atop his bicycle. King established the program after encountering a homeless Marine in his hometown of Portland, Ore. King is riding across the country on a bicycle and writing a series of books detailing the lives of veterans to raise money and awareness for service members and their families in need of assistance.

Former Marine bikes across U.S. to raise awareness, funds for wounded warriors

Scot King is a man on a 14,000-mile mission. On May 7, 2011, the former Marine and president of The Wounded Ride, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to financially assisting combat wounded veterans and their families, set off on a journey across the country to raise awareness and funds for his cause. King is conducting the bicycle ride to 48

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