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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.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca

Sgt. Stephen E. Bigda, a military police officer and dog handler, demonstrates an over the wall attack with Military Working Dog Barron during a demonstration here, Oct. 21. All military working dogs are trained to detect and attack. The detections include narcotics and explosives, while attacks are meant to assist officers during patrols and operations.

(Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca)

Sgt. Stephen E. Bigda, a military police officer and dog handler, demonstrates an over the wall attack with Military Working Dog Barron during a demonstration here, Oct. 21. All military working dogs are trained to detect and attack. The detections include narcotics and explosives, while attacks are meant to assist officers during patrols and operations. (Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca)

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca

October is domestic violence awareness month

October is domestic violence awareness month

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

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.

Photo by Cpl. Clayton J. Filipowicz

General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., speaks to the attendees of the change of command ceremony Oct. 17, 2014 at Marine Corps Barracks Washington, D.C. After more than 44 years of military service, Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps passed the duties as senior-ranking officer of the Marine Corps to Dunford, who has now become the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., speaks to the attendees of the change of command ceremony Oct. 17, 2014 at Marine Corps Barracks Washington, D.C. After more than 44 years of military service, Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps passed the duties as senior-ranking officer of the Marine Corps to Dunford, who has now become the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Clayton J. Filipowicz

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif - Marine Corps Community Services held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Casa Del Mar, an events center here, Oct. 14. Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, center, Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Scott R. Helms, left, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West, were on hand for the ribbon cutting the ceremony. The events center is open for ceremonies and contains a conference room, a dining and banquet hall, a beach supplies shop and a mexican cantina. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif - Marine Corps Community Services held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Casa Del Mar, an events center here, Oct. 14. Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, center, Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Scott R. Helms, left, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West, were on hand for the ribbon cutting the ceremony. The events center is open for ceremonies and contains a conference room, a dining and banquet hall, a beach supplies shop and a mexican cantina. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif - Marine Corps Community Services held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Casa Del Mar, an events center here, Oct. 14. Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Scott R. Helms, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West were on hand for the ribbon cutting the ceremony. The events center is open for ceremonies and contains a conference room, a dining and banquet hall, a beach supplies shop and a mexican cantina. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif - Marine Corps Community Services held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Casa Del Mar, an events center here, Oct. 14. Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Scott R. Helms, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West were on hand for the ribbon cutting the ceremony. The events center is open for ceremonies and contains a conference room, a dining and banquet hall, a beach supplies shop and a mexican cantina. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted an Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Oct. 09.

The annual ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 72-year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities, while showing appreciation for their continued support since the base’s establishment in 1942.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted an Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Oct. 09. The annual ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 72-year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities, while showing appreciation for their continued support since the base’s establishment in 1942.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon Peracca

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted an Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Oct. 09.

The annual ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 72-year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities, while showing appreciation for their continued support since the base’s establishment in 1942.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted an Evening Colors Ceremony at the historical Santa Margarita Ranch House, Oct. 09. The annual ceremony was held to celebrate Camp Pendleton’s 72-year history and to recognize leaders from the surrounding communities, while showing appreciation for their continued support since the base’s establishment in 1942.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon Peracca

Juliana Mercer, a program manager with Hire America's Heroes, leads a panel discussion during a career symposium for military women in transition at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Oct. 9. More than 200 Marines and Sailors participated in the event, which focused on the unique needs of military women in transition and their career development through workshops and classes.

Juliana Mercer, a program manager with Hire America's Heroes, leads a panel discussion during a career symposium for military women in transition at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Oct. 9. More than 200 Marines and Sailors participated in the event, which focused on the unique needs of military women in transition and their career development through workshops and classes.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7.

(Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7.

(Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7.

(Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7.

(Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans defeated the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Gators with a score of 21-12 during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Oct. 7. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Families and local emergency responders met at De Luz Housing community center October 7 for the National Night Out. The National Night Out is an evening where emergency first responders and families come together, to get the community and children more involved with the fire fighters, police officers and other responders.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

The Camp Pendleton Fire Department was recognized by the Department of Defense for the 2013 Department of the Year award here, Oct. 7. David Lewis was also recognized for the 2013 Civilian Firefighter of the year award.

The Camp Pendleton Fire Department was recognized by the Department of Defense for the 2013 Department of the Year award here, Oct. 7. David Lewis was also recognized for the 2013 Civilian Firefighter of the year award.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca