Stories - Jan 2013

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Marines

Archive: January, 2013

Racquetball rivalry reverberates off walls of Paige Field House

The distinct sounds of racquetballs bouncing off walls and racquets resonated through the gym. Marines crowded around the four racquetball courts at Paige Field House here waiting for their turn to test their skills and to earn points toward the Commanding General’s Cup Series. Three Marines out-served the competition during this year’s first Cup

Reading is FUNdamental

The commanding general reached for a book to read to more than 150 attendees.The children were so quiet the general’s voice echoed in the room as he read a story of overcoming obstacles and perseverance through adversity. He shared a tale with children of all ages to provoke inspiration, "Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem." Brig. Gen.

Wounded warriors share experiences with deploying sailors

The sailors didn't know it, but in minutes, many of them would be crying. During their last few days in the states, more than 100 Navy corpsmen, nurses and surgeons sat at the Naval Expeditionary Medical Training Institute here Jan. 24 and prepared for a journey to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. Five empty chairs, positioned below a raised

DEFY seeks leaders, trainees

Looking to make a difference in your community? The Drug Education For Youth program is seeking leaders to fill positions on base.The Drug Education For Youth 2013 Train-the-Trainer event is scheduled to take place Feb. 20-21 at the Island Club Conference Center on Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, Calif. Petty Officer 1st Class Gomecindo

Naval Hospital opens walk-in flu clinic

Get a flu shot, cover your mouth when you cough, wash your hands often and stay home if you get sick unless you require medical care. These are the key preventive measures during flu season.To help with the last measure, the Naval Hospital has set up a walk-in flu clinic for all eligible TRICARE beneficiaries who have flu-like symptoms.These

Semper Fit now accepting applications for Athlete of the Year

Marine Corps Community Service’s Semper Fit Division Athletic Department is seeking applications for the 2012 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Athlete of the Year.The application must be submitted, via your chain of command, to the Semper Fit Athletic Director by Feb. 22.The applicants should include the following individual athletic accomplishment

Volunteers honored at annual dinner

The Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA held its 69th annual Board Installation and Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Memorial Golf Course here Jan. 18.Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, base commanding general of Camp Pendleton and regional authority of five Marine Corps bases in the Southwestern United States, was a keynote speaker at the event

MLK Jr. Day; celebrate and remember

The 98th US Congress designated the third Monday in January a national holiday in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., first observed Jan. 20, 1986. This year's national observance of King’s Birthday will be celebrated on Jan. 21. Congress established the holiday as a day of remembrance of King's life, sacrifices, and accomplishments."As Marines,

VITA makes tax time easy for Marines

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance center is scheduled to open its doors on Jan. 30, for service members, dependants and retirees interested in processing their tax returns at the VITA office on Mainside, building 1687 here.Upon request, VITA will work remotely by sending tax preparers to individual units to assist Marines with their tax document

Southern meal offered in honor of Dr. King

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the 13-Area Chow Hall, Building 1395, is scheduled to serve a special, southern-style meal today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The price for non-meal card holders is $4.60 per person. Some of the dishes offered include chicken gumbo soup, fried chicken, southern-style corn bread, southern-fried catfish fillets,

MCI-West shooting team is searching for new members

The Marine Corps Installations West shooting team is now accepting new members. Any interested Marines should attend an informational meeting at the 13 Area Marksmanship Training Unit Jan. 8 at 11 a.m.All applicants must bring the following information to the meeting:1. Full Name & Rank:2. Last 4:3. Work Phone:4. Cell Phone:5. Home Address:For

Appointments now available at Pass and ID

In an effort to provide better customer service, the Pass & ID section at Mainside here, Bldg 130132, is now offering limited appointments between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.There will be a 5-minute grace period for all appointments. If you arrive late, you will have to take a number.To schedule an appointment visit:

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