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OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Nearly 3,000 athletes from 28 countries ran, swam and cycled their way through Oceanside and Camp Pendleton during the 17th annual Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon, April 2. The triathlon is a test of muscular and cardiovascular endurance that requires competitors to swim 1.2 miles in Oceanside Harbor, bike for 56 miles along the coastline of San Clemente before going through Camp Pendleton, and run 13.1 miles back through Oceanside.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Nearly 3,000 athletes from 28 countries ran, swam and cycled their way through Oceanside and Camp Pendleton during the 17th annual Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon, April 2. The triathlon is a test of muscular and cardiovascular endurance that requires competitors to swim 1.2 miles in Oceanside Harbor, bike for 56 miles along the coastline of San Clemente before going through Camp Pendleton, and run 13.1 miles back through Oceanside.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Nearly 3,000 athletes from 28 countries ran, swam and cycled their way through Oceanside and Camp Pendleton during the 17th annual Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon, April 2. The triathlon is a test of muscular and cardiovascular endurance that requires competitors to swim 1.2 miles in Oceanside Harbor, bike for 56 miles along the coastline of San Clemente before going through Camp Pendleton, and run 13.1 miles back through Oceanside.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Nearly 3,000 athletes from 28 countries ran, swam and cycled their way through Oceanside and Camp Pendleton during the 17th annual Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon, April 2. The triathlon is a test of muscular and cardiovascular endurance that requires competitors to swim 1.2 miles in Oceanside Harbor, bike for 56 miles along the coastline of San Clemente before going through Camp Pendleton, and run 13.1 miles back through Oceanside.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Corporal Tyler Schneider, a water support technician with Utilities Platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, retrieves the required supplies to maintain a tactical water purification system during a utilities exercise at Red Beach aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 21, 2016. Utilities Platoon conducted an eight-day field exercise which focused on their ability to provide clean water and stable power to a unit located in an environment without standard utility resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carson Gramley/released)

Corporal Tyler Schneider, a water support technician with Utilities Platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, retrieves the required supplies to maintain a tactical water purification system during a utilities exercise at Red Beach aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 21, 2016. Utilities Platoon conducted an eight-day field exercise which focused on their ability to provide clean water and stable power to a unit located in an environment without standard utility resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carson Gramley/released)

Photo by Cpl. Carson Gramley

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Joe R. Vaineharrison received a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his exemplary service, March 23. Vaineharrison, a range control officer with the range operations division, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations West, received the award from the School of Infantry-West for his service throughout the year of 2015.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Joe R. Vaineharrison received a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his exemplary service, March 23. Vaineharrison, a range control officer with the range operations division, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations West, received the award from the School of Infantry-West for his service throughout the year of 2015.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosts the Leader in Me Symposium at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School here, March 24, 2016. The Leader in Me Symposium was an event designed to showcase the leadership qualities of students to teachers from all across the nation and to parents of Mary Fay Pendleton students. (Marine Corps Photos by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea/Released)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosts the Leader in Me Symposium at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School here, March 24, 2016. The Leader in Me Symposium was an event designed to showcase the leadership qualities of students to teachers from all across the nation and to parents of Mary Fay Pendleton students. (Marine Corps Photos by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosts the Leader in Me Symposium at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School here, March 24, 2016. The Leader in Me Symposium was an event designed to showcase the leadership qualities of students to teachers from all across the nation and to parents of Mary Fay Pendleton students. (Marine Corps Photos by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea/Released)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosts the Leader in Me Symposium at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School here, March 24, 2016. The Leader in Me Symposium was an event designed to showcase the leadership qualities of students to teachers from all across the nation and to parents of Mary Fay Pendleton students. (Marine Corps Photos by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Actor Gary Sinise performs with the Lt. Dan Band during the Marine Corps Community Services Spring Carnival at the Wire Mountain Baseball Field here, March 20. The event was open to Marines, Sailors and their families. In addition to the performance, activities such as carnival rides, a petting zoo and a photo booth were also available at the event.

Actor Gary Sinise performs with the Lt. Dan Band during the Marine Corps Community Services Spring Carnival at the Wire Mountain Baseball Field here, March 20. The event was open to Marines, Sailors and their families. In addition to the performance, activities such as carnival rides, a petting zoo and a photo booth were also available at the event.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) will host a casting call at the Marine Corps Exchange in the 13 area and the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange on Camp Pendleton for future recruiting media, April 5-6. MCRC is looking for quality Marines of all ranks, occupational specialty and backgrounds to be considered in future MCRC advertising projects.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) will host a casting call at the Marine Corps Exchange in the 13 area and the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange on Camp Pendleton for future recruiting media, April 5-6. MCRC is looking for quality Marines of all ranks, occupational specialty and backgrounds to be considered in future MCRC advertising projects.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, gives opening remarks at the Installations and Logistics board brief at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2, 2016. The Installations and Logistics Board provides a service level to address installations and logistics matters that affect the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, gives opening remarks at the Installations and Logistics board brief at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2, 2016. The Installations and Logistics Board provides a service level to address installations and logistics matters that affect the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Dietrich

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations Command, attend a Installations and Logistics board brief at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2, 2016. The Installations and Logistics Board provides a service level to address installations and logistics matters that affect the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations Command, attend a Installations and Logistics board brief at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2, 2016. The Installations and Logistics Board provides a service level to address installations and logistics matters that affect the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Dietrich

CVU breaks the resources down into six areas: fidelity, fighter, fitness, family, finances and future. Each area has a list of classes and resources, some even go a step further by providing childcare which allows Marines to attend during off-hour times and with their spouses.

CVU breaks the resources down into six areas: fidelity, fighter, fitness, family, finances and future. Each area has a list of classes and resources, some even go a step further by providing childcare which allows Marines to attend during off-hour times and with their spouses.

Photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations West, attend a Senior Leaders Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 29, 2016. The Senior Leaders Seminar is a forum between the commander of Marine Corps Installations Command and his installation commanding generals (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released).

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations West, attend a Senior Leaders Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 29, 2016. The Senior Leaders Seminar is a forum between the commander of Marine Corps Installations Command and his installation commanding generals (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released).

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Dietrich

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, Commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, gives opening remarks for the Senior Leaders Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 29, 2016. The Senior Leaders Seminar is a forum between the commander of Marine Corps Installations Command and his installation commanding generals (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released).

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, Commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, gives opening remarks for the Senior Leaders Seminar at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 29, 2016. The Senior Leaders Seminar is a forum between the commander of Marine Corps Installations Command and his installation commanding generals (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen Combat Camera/Released).

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Dietrich

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Gerard Butler visits Camp Pendleton to showcase his new movie London has Fallen at the Base Theatre aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 26, 2016. Camp Pendleton Marines also demonstrated Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques for Butler. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Necoechea

Amphibious Assault Vehicles assault the beach after launching from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicles assault the beach after launching from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prior to their deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

A U.S. Marine Corps interpreter attached to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company translates radio messages for a soldier with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during a supporting arms coordination center exercise, (SACCEX), on San Clemente Island, Feb. 22, 2016, as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. SACCEX serves as a cooperative learning tool for the US-Japan partnership through the operation of a SACC, which has developed the USMC and JGSDF’s ability to intergrate naval gunfire, mortars and close-air support as a combined force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

A U.S. Marine Corps interpreter attached to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company translates radio messages for a soldier with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during a supporting arms coordination center exercise, (SACCEX), on San Clemente Island, Feb. 22, 2016, as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. SACCEX serves as a cooperative learning tool for the US-Japan partnership through the operation of a SACC, which has developed the USMC and JGSDF’s ability to intergrate naval gunfire, mortars and close-air support as a combined force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans