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Twenty teams competed in the Commanding General's Cup grappling tournament at Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 29. Each team consisted of four competitors, one for each weight class. The Others, a team from Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, won the tournament. - Twenty teams competed in the Commanding General's Cup grappling tournament at Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 29. Each team consisted of four competitors, one for each weight class. The Others, a team from Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, won the tournament.

Lance Cpl. Anthony Kelly salutes Lt. Col. Kevin Prindiville after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal at a formation at the Military Police Department on Oct. 29. - Lance Cpl. Anthony Kelly salutes Lt. Col. Kevin Prindiville after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal at a formation at the Military Police Department on Oct. 29.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The Marine Corps Base Spartans secured their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 38-0 win over the School of Infantry Outlaws during their first game of the playoffs here, Oct. 27. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez) - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The Marine Corps Base Spartans secured their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 38-0 win over the School of Infantry Outlaws during their first game of the playoffs here, Oct. 27. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Energy Initiative Graphic - Energy Initiative Graphic

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Cpl. Tyler Raffaele, an enter team member of the Provost Marshall Office's Special Reaction Team, engages a target holding a hostage during a live-fire training evolution at Range 300, Oct. 23. The SRT is responsible for any critical situations that fall beyond the capabilities of ordinary law enforcement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski) - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Cpl. Tyler Raffaele, an enter team member of the Provost Marshall Office's Special Reaction Team, engages a target holding a hostage during a live-fire training evolution at Range 300, Oct. 23. The SRT is responsible for any critical situations that fall beyond the capabilities of ordinary law enforcement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski)

Washington, District of Columbia - Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, passes the colors to Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., during the change of command and subsequent retirement ceremony Oct. 17, 2014 at Marine Corps Barracks Washington, at 8th & I. After more than 44 years of military service, Amos passed the duties as senior-ranking officer of the Marine Corps to Dunford, who has now become the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps. - Washington, District of Columbia - Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, passes the colors to Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., during the change of command and subsequent retirement ceremony Oct. 17, 2014 at Marine Corps Barracks Washington, at 8th & I. After more than 44 years of military service, Amos passed the duties as senior-ranking officer of the Marine Corps to Dunford, who has now become the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

The Miramar Falcons secured their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 30-0 win over the 3rd Amphibious Assault Vehicle Battalion during the opening game here, Oct. 21. - The Miramar Falcons secured their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant 30-0 win over the 3rd Amphibious Assault Vehicle Battalion during the opening game here, Oct. 21.

October is domestic violence awareness month - October is domestic violence awareness month

The Department of Defense , being the largest government user of energy, has stressed the importance of mitigating the risk caused by fluctuating oil prices and supply shocks by striving towards energy independence.Keeping this in mind, Camp Pendleton officials would like to remind those aboard the base to pursue energy independence and increase energy efficiency by eliminating waste, doing more with less and recycling. - The Department of Defense , being the largest government user of energy, has stressed the importance of mitigating the risk caused by fluctuating oil prices and supply shocks by striving towards energy independence.Keeping this in mind, Camp Pendleton officials would like to remind those aboard the base to pursue energy independence and increase energy efficiency by eliminating waste, doing more with less and recycling.

The Camp Pendleton Fire department has provided tips to increase awareness and help prevent fires on the base and in residential areas in lieu of Fire Prevention Month.According to John Crook, the fire department division chief here, training areas are at the highest risk for fires. However, areas of the base with overgrown vegetation where fires have not burned through in several years are also at risk especially during dry spells of weather.For fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue, hazardous materials response and fire prevention services please contact the Camp Pendleton Fire Department at 760-725-4321. - The Camp Pendleton Fire department has provided tips to increase awareness and help prevent fires on the base and in residential areas in lieu of Fire Prevention Month. According to John Crook, the fire department division chief here, training areas are at the highest risk for fires. However, areas of the base with overgrown vegetation where fires have not burned through in several years are also at risk especially during dry spells of weather. For fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue, hazardous materials response and fire prevention services please contact the Camp Pendleton Fire Department at 760-725-4321.