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Brig. Gen. Edward Banta speaks at the opening ceremony of the Armed Forces Basketball Championship at the Paige Fieldhouse, Nov. 7. The championship consists of a men and womens team from each of the four branches. The tournament is from Nov. 7-13 and the best players from the tournament will be selected to play on the All-Armed Forces Team in December in Belgium.

Banta is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Brig. Gen. Edward Banta speaks at the opening ceremony of the Armed Forces Basketball Championship at the Paige Fieldhouse, Nov. 7. The championship consists of a men and womens team from each of the four branches. The tournament is from Nov. 7-13 and the best players from the tournament will be selected to play on the All-Armed Forces Team in December in Belgium. Banta is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Carl Gorman, lied about his age when he enlisted at 35-years-old. One of the original 29 who helped develop the code, Gorman served in combat in the Pacific, from Guadalcanal to Saipan. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1945, he became a successful artist and teacher. Eventually, he became the director of the Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild as well as the president of the Code Talker Association .

The Navajo code talkers were considered to be unsung heroes of World War II.
The Navajo code, with its complex and irregular syntax and lack of an alphabet remained unbroken and was considered so valuable that they were not allowed to talk about it until 1969 . They were responsible for transmitting information on tactics, troop movements, orders and other vital battlefield information.

Carl Gorman, lied about his age when he enlisted at 35-years-old. One of the original 29 who helped develop the code, Gorman served in combat in the Pacific, from Guadalcanal to Saipan. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1945, he became a successful artist and teacher. Eventually, he became the director of the Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild as well as the president of the Code Talker Association . The Navajo code talkers were considered to be unsung heroes of World War II. The Navajo code, with its complex and irregular syntax and lack of an alphabet remained unbroken and was considered so valuable that they were not allowed to talk about it until 1969 . They were responsible for transmitting information on tactics, troop movements, orders and other vital battlefield information.

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Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and I Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a birthday pageant to commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps at the Base Theater, Nov. 6. The event featured a historical uniform exhibition, a cake cutting ceremony, and a speech from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans claimed a hard fought victory against the Miramar Falcons, winning 7-0 during the Commanding General’s Cup Football Tournament Semi-Finals at the Paige Fieldhouse here, Nov. 4. The victory in overtime earned them a spot in the championship game against 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans claimed a hard fought victory against the Miramar Falcons, winning 7-0 during the Commanding General’s Cup Football Tournament Semi-Finals at the Paige Fieldhouse here, Nov. 4. The victory in overtime earned them a spot in the championship game against 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans claimed a hard fought victory against the Miramar Falcons, winning 7-0 during the Commanding General’s Cup Football Tournament Semi-Finals at the Paige Fieldhouse here, Nov. 4. The victory in overtime earned them a spot in the championship game against 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans claimed a hard fought victory against the Miramar Falcons, winning 7-0 during the Commanding General’s Cup Football Tournament Semi-Finals at the Paige Fieldhouse here, Nov. 4. The victory in overtime earned them a spot in the championship game against 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans claimed a hard fought victory against the Miramar Falcons, winning 7-0 during the Commanding General’s Cup Football Tournament Semi-Finals at the Paige Fieldhouse here, Nov. 4. The victory in overtime earned them a spot in the championship game against 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans claimed a hard fought victory against the Miramar Falcons, winning 7-0 during the Commanding General’s Cup Football Tournament Semi-Finals at the Paige Fieldhouse here, Nov. 4. The victory in overtime earned them a spot in the championship game against 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans claimed a hard fought victory against the Miramar Falcons, winning 7-0 during the Commanding General’s Cup Football Tournament Semi-Finals at the Paige Fieldhouse here, Nov. 4. The victory in overtime earned them a spot in the championship game against 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

The Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans claimed a hard fought victory against the Miramar Falcons, winning 7-0 during the Commanding General’s Cup Football Tournament Semi-Finals at the Paige Fieldhouse here, Nov. 4. The victory in overtime earned them a spot in the championship game against 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Sgt. Maj. Jackie R. Robertson gave a motivational speech to more than 200 Marines during a base safety brief at the Base Theater here, Oct. 29. Robertson is retiring Friday, Oct. 31, after 30 years of dedicated service to the United States Marine Corps. "The most valuable asset in the Marine Corps is the individual Marine," said Robertson. "The Corps cares about you and your safety, and that's why training like this is so important."

Sgt. Maj. Jackie R. Robertson gave a motivational speech to more than 200 Marines during a base safety brief at the Base Theater here, Oct. 29. Robertson is retiring Friday, Oct. 31, after 30 years of dedicated service to the United States Marine Corps. "The most valuable asset in the Marine Corps is the individual Marine," said Robertson. "The Corps cares about you and your safety, and that's why training like this is so important."

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

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.

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.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

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.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

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)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

It's Halloween time again and Marines with the Provost Marshal Office will be conducting walking patrols from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in and around base housing on Oct. 31. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

It's Halloween time again and Marines with the Provost Marshal Office will be conducting walking patrols from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in and around base housing on Oct. 31. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

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)

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The Provost Marshall Office's Special Reaction Team conducts the avalanche drill at Range 300, Oct. 23. The avalanche drill is a technique to tactically withdraw in the event the team is overrun by an enemy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The Provost Marshall Office's Special Reaction Team conducts the avalanche drill at Range 300, Oct. 23. The avalanche drill is a technique to tactically withdraw in the event the team is overrun by an enemy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski)

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Lance Cpl. Kevin Dooling and Lance Cpl. Justin Mullen, members of the Provost Marshall Office's Special Reaction Team, conduct tactical reloads prior to 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. - Lance Cpl. Kevin Dooling and Lance Cpl. Justin Mullen, members of the Provost Marshall Office's Special Reaction Team, conduct tactical reloads prior to 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)

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski