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Jennifer Marino, a retired major, is cycling more than 2,700 miles, through 17 states, over the span of 77 days to meet with American Gold Star Mothers and their families in commemoration of service members killed in combat. One of Marino’s stops is the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in Irvine, Calif. where she gathered rubbings of the names of several service members. She plans to hand deliver the names to some of the families she will visit as she crosses the country. - Jennifer Marino, a retired major, is cycling more than 2,700 miles, through 17 states, over the span of 77 days to meet with American Gold Star Mothers and their families in commemoration of service members killed in combat. One of Marino’s stops is the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in Irvine, Calif. where she gathered rubbings of the names of several service members. She plans to hand deliver the names to some of the families she will visit as she crosses the country.

Lance Cpl. Orrin Farmer demonstrates road rage. Road rage is response to what drivers consider poor, inconsiderate or dangeous driving. Photo illustration. - Lance Cpl. Orrin Farmer demonstrates road rage. Road rage is response to what drivers consider poor, inconsiderate or dangeous driving. Photo illustration.

Cpl. Toran Gaal, a dpuble amputee, rides a wave during the Operation Amped surf clinic at San Onofre beach here, Aug. 24. Many veterans use surfing as an escape while others surf as a part of their new lifestyle. - Cpl. Toran Gaal, a dpuble amputee, rides a wave during the Operation Amped surf clinic at San Onofre beach here, Aug. 24. Many veterans use surfing as an escape while others surf as a part of their new lifestyle.

Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, center-right, speaks to Mayors, members of the Chambers of Commerce and other members of the local communities during a round table held at the Marine Memorial Golf Course here Aug. 20. "Round tables are a regular feature at the transcript, and they are an opportunity for us to sit down and interview people that are specifically involved in various industries," said Chamberlin, the executive editor for the Daily Transcript. This roundtable was conducted to discuss the economic impact of the base on its surrounding communities. - Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, center-right, speaks to Mayors, members of the Chambers of Commerce and other members of the local communities during a round table held at the Marine Memorial Golf Course here Aug. 20. "Round tables are a regular feature at the transcript, and they are an opportunity for us to sit down and interview people that are specifically involved in various industries," said Chamberlin, the executive editor for the Daily Transcript. This roundtable was conducted to discuss the economic impact of the base on its surrounding communities.

Lance Cpl. Lester Echols chucks an M69 practice grenade from a training bay on Range 109 here. Twenty-four Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 3 of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing here conducted live-fire grenade training here. Echols is an air support operator with the support squadron here. - Lance Cpl. Lester Echols chucks an M69 practice grenade from a training bay on Range 109 here. Twenty-four Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 3 of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing here conducted live-fire grenade training here. Echols is an air support operator with the support squadron here.

Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd introduces himself before beginning the Manpower Management Support Branch Promotion and Performance brief at the base theater here Aug. 7. The brief covered information to assist Reporting Seniors and Reviewing Officers with completing fitness reports, as well as help Marines receiving reports better understand how they are evaluated. Byrd is the sergeant major for the Performance Evaluation Section at Headquarter Marine Corps. - Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd introduces himself before beginning the Manpower Management Support Branch Promotion and Performance brief at the base theater here Aug. 7. The brief covered information to assist Reporting Seniors and Reviewing Officers with completing fitness reports, as well as help Marines receiving reports better understand how they are evaluated. Byrd is the sergeant major for the Performance Evaluation Section at Headquarter Marine Corps.

Eagle Young Marines form up in a column in preparation for their graduation ceremony held at the base theater here August 10. The Eagle Young Marines of the Marine Corps League is a non-profit youth organization dedicated to drug demand reduction, academics, and community service. - Eagle Young Marines form up in a column in preparation for their graduation ceremony held at the base theater here August 10. The Eagle Young Marines of the Marine Corps League is a non-profit youth organization dedicated to drug demand reduction, academics, and community service.

Hunter, 13, is escorted down the beach after riding a surf board back to shore during the award ceremony of the Exceptional Family Member Program Best Day Beach Event at Del Mar Beach here Aug. 3. Exceptional Family Member Program participants and volunteers with the Orange County Best Day Foundation spent the day surfing, body boarding and Kayaking in an effort to build self-esteem and confidence in children. - Hunter, 13, is escorted down the beach after riding a surf board back to shore during the award ceremony of the Exceptional Family Member Program Best Day Beach Event at Del Mar Beach here Aug. 3. Exceptional Family Member Program participants and volunteers with the Orange County Best Day Foundation spent the day surfing, body boarding and Kayaking in an effort to build self-esteem and confidence in children.

Team USO wears their first place medals and hold their championship trophy after defeating the Naval Hospital Islanders in the title game during the Commanding Generals Cup, 4-Person Beach Volleyball Tournament held at Del Mar Beach Resort here August 7. The Marines in Team USO are from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion here. The tournament is an annual event and had over 120 Marines and sailors in attendance. - Team USO wears their first place medals and hold their championship trophy after defeating the Naval Hospital Islanders in the title game during the Commanding Generals Cup, 4-Person Beach Volleyball Tournament held at Del Mar Beach Resort here August 7. The Marines in Team USO are from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion here. The tournament is an annual event and had over 120 Marines and sailors in attendance.

Commander in Chief, Barack Obama, waves to service members and their families after addressing them at the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Aug.7. Obama spoke about the importance of the Marine Corps maintaining their amphibious roots as they withdraw from the war in Afghanistan. - Commander in Chief, Barack Obama, waves to service members and their families after addressing them at the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton Aug.7. Obama spoke about the importance of the Marine Corps maintaining their amphibious roots as they withdraw from the war in Afghanistan.