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More than 50 Marines from various units came together to compete in the Combat Water Polo Tournament at the 13 Area pool, here, Sept. 24. The teams were comprised of seven to 10 Marines, each wearing boots and utilities while trying to claim first place.

More than 50 Marines from various units came together to compete in the Combat Water Polo Tournament at the 13 Area pool, here, Sept. 24. The teams were comprised of seven to 10 Marines, each wearing boots and utilities while trying to claim first place.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

More than 50 Marines from various units came together to compete in the Combat Water Polo Tournament at the 13 Area pool, here, Sept. 24. The teams were comprised of seven to 10 Marines, each wearing boots and utilities while trying to claim first place.

More than 50 Marines from various units came together to compete in the Combat Water Polo Tournament at the 13 Area pool, here, Sept. 24. The teams were comprised of seven to 10 Marines, each wearing boots and utilities while trying to claim first place.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

More than 50 Marines from various units came together to compete in the Combat Water Polo Tournament at the 13 Area pool, here, Sept. 24. The teams were comprised of seven to 10 Marines, each wearing boots and utilities while trying to claim first place.

More than 50 Marines from various units came together to compete in the Combat Water Polo Tournament at the 13 Area pool, here, Sept. 24. The teams were comprised of seven to 10 Marines, each wearing boots and utilities while trying to claim first place.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

More than 50 Marines from various units came together to compete in the Combat Water Polo Tournament at the 13 Area pool, here, Sept. 24. The teams were comprised of seven to 10 Marines, each wearing boots and utilities while trying to claim first place.

More than 50 Marines from various units came together to compete in the Combat Water Polo Tournament at the 13 Area pool, here, Sept. 24. The teams were comprised of seven to 10 Marines, each wearing boots and utilities while trying to claim first place.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

Camp Pendleton service members and their families are encouraged to be prepared for natural disasters that could occur in Southern California. September is designated as National Preparedness Month and this year, President Barack Obama has declared Sept. 30 as America’s ‘PrepareAthon Day,’ a day of action for individuals, organizations and communities to prepare for all types of natural disasters.

Camp Pendleton service members and their families are encouraged to be prepared for natural disasters that could occur in Southern California. September is designated as National Preparedness Month and this year, President Barack Obama has declared Sept. 30 as America’s ‘PrepareAthon Day,’ a day of action for individuals, organizations and communities to prepare for all types of natural disasters.

Photo by U.S. Department of Defense

Camp Pendleton service members and their families are encouraged to be prepared for natural disasters that could occur in Southern California. September is designated as National Preparedness Month and this year, President Barack Obama has declared Sept. 30 as America’s ‘PrepareAthon Day,’ a day of action for individuals, organizations and communities to prepare for all types of natural disasters.(Photo by U.S. Department of Defense)

Camp Pendleton service members and their families are encouraged to be prepared for natural disasters that could occur in Southern California. September is designated as National Preparedness Month and this year, President Barack Obama has declared Sept. 30 as America’s ‘PrepareAthon Day,’ a day of action for individuals, organizations and communities to prepare for all types of natural disasters.(Photo by U.S. Department of Defense)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans played against the Miramar Falcons during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 23. The Spartans defeated the Falcons with a score of 34-0. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans played against the Miramar Falcons during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 23. The Spartans defeated the Falcons with a score of 34-0. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Mycqwan Nubine scores a touchdown against the Miramar Falcons during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 23. The Spartans defeated the Falcons with a score of 34-0. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Mycqwan Nubine scores a touchdown against the Miramar Falcons during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 23. The Spartans defeated the Falcons with a score of 34-0. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Bryce Pruitt scores a touchdown against the Miramar Falcons during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 23. The Spartans defeated the Falcons with a score of 34-0. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Marine Corps Base Spartans' Bryce Pruitt scores a touchdown against the Miramar Falcons during a Commanding General's Cup football game at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Sept. 23. The Spartans defeated the Falcons with a score of 34-0. (Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Camp Pendleton service members and their families are encouraged to be prepared for natural disasters that could occur in Southern California.
September is designated as National Preparedness Month and this year, President Barack Obama has declared Sept. 30 as America’s ‘PrepareAthon Day,’ a day of action for individuals, organizations and communities to prepare for all types of natural disasters.

Camp Pendleton service members and their families are encouraged to be prepared for natural disasters that could occur in Southern California. September is designated as National Preparedness Month and this year, President Barack Obama has declared Sept. 30 as America’s ‘PrepareAthon Day,’ a day of action for individuals, organizations and communities to prepare for all types of natural disasters.

Photo by U.S. Department of Defense

1st Combat Engineer Battalion claimed a 58-44 victory over 9th Communications Battalion in the first round of the playoffs for the Commanding General's Cup basketball league at Paige Fieldhouse, Sept. 22. 1st CEB, the 5th seed, will play the 1st seed, 11th Marines in the semi-finals at the fieldhouse tonight.

1st Combat Engineer Battalion claimed a 58-44 victory over 9th Communications Battalion in the first round of the playoffs for the Commanding General's Cup basketball league at Paige Fieldhouse, Sept. 22. 1st CEB, the 5th seed, will play the 1st seed, 11th Marines in the semi-finals at the fieldhouse tonight.

Photo by Cpl. Zelazoski

1st Combat Engineer Battalion claimed a 58-44 victory over 9th Communications Battalion in the first round of the playoffs for the Commanding General's Cup basketball league at Paige Fieldhouse, Sept. 22. 1st CEB, the 5th seed, will play the 1st seed, 11th Marines in the semi-finals at the fieldhouse tonight.

1st Combat Engineer Battalion claimed a 58-44 victory over 9th Communications Battalion in the first round of the playoffs for the Commanding General's Cup basketball league at Paige Fieldhouse, Sept. 22. 1st CEB, the 5th seed, will play the 1st seed, 11th Marines in the semi-finals at the fieldhouse tonight.

Photo by Cpl. Zelazoski

1st Combat Engineer Battalion claimed a 58-44 victory over 9th Communications Battalion in the first round of the playoffs for the Commanding General's Cup basketball league at Paige Fieldhouse, Sept. 22. 1st CEB, the 5th seed, will play the 1st seed, 11th Marines in the semi-finals at the fieldhouse tonight.

1st Combat Engineer Battalion claimed a 58-44 victory over 9th Communications Battalion in the first round of the playoffs for the Commanding General's Cup basketball league at Paige Fieldhouse, Sept. 22. 1st CEB, the 5th seed, will play the 1st seed, 11th Marines in the semi-finals at the fieldhouse tonight.

Photo by Cpl. Zelazoski

1st Combat Engineer Battalion claimed a 58-44 victory over 9th Communications Battalion in the first round of the playoffs for the Commanding General's Cup basketball league at Paige Fieldhouse, Sept. 22. 1st CEB, the 5th seed, will play the 1st seed, 11th Marines in the semi-finals at the fieldhouse tonight.

1st Combat Engineer Battalion claimed a 58-44 victory over 9th Communications Battalion in the first round of the playoffs for the Commanding General's Cup basketball league at Paige Fieldhouse, Sept. 22. 1st CEB, the 5th seed, will play the 1st seed, 11th Marines in the semi-finals at the fieldhouse tonight.

Photo by Cpl. Zelazoski

Lance Cpl. Sheldon D. Vogt, right, a machinegunner with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, attempts an armbar on Cpl. Sean Cooley, left, team captain of the Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West, while training to prepare for the upcoming Commanding General’s Cup grappling tournament at the Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 29.

“The tournament is based on the United World Wrestling rules,” said Jon Frank, event coordinator for the tournament. “Contestants gain points for scoring takedowns, obtaining dominant positions and can win matches by submitting their opponents.”

For more information on the CG’s cup grappling tournament and details on how to participate, please contact MCCS Intramural Sports Office at 760-763-0453.

Lance Cpl. Sheldon D. Vogt, right, a machinegunner with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, attempts an armbar on Cpl. Sean Cooley, left, team captain of the Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West, while training to prepare for the upcoming Commanding General’s Cup grappling tournament at the Paige Fieldhouse, Oct. 29. “The tournament is based on the United World Wrestling rules,” said Jon Frank, event coordinator for the tournament. “Contestants gain points for scoring takedowns, obtaining dominant positions and can win matches by submitting their opponents.” For more information on the CG’s cup grappling tournament and details on how to participate, please contact MCCS Intramural Sports Office at 760-763-0453.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Have you put together an emergency disaster kit? Does your family have food and drinking water set aside in case electricity and water is not available?

September is National Preparedness Month. Be disaster aware, take action to prepare.

(Graphic by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Have you put together an emergency disaster kit? Does your family have food and drinking water set aside in case electricity and water is not available? September is National Preparedness Month. Be disaster aware, take action to prepare. (Graphic by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton held a Hiring Our Heroes jobs summit at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Sept. 17-18, to provide service members, veterans and spouses with networking opportunities and improve their competitiveness in the workforce.

Lieutenant Ray Baez, an officer with the California Department of Corrections, discusses employment opportunities with Cpl. Jennifer Rolon, an intelligence analyst during the Career Fair portion of the summit.

Approximately 600 participants attended the event, which hosted 109 companies from a diverse field ranging from finance to the automotive industry.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton held a Hiring Our Heroes jobs summit at the Pacific Views Events Center here, Sept. 17-18, to provide service members, veterans and spouses with networking opportunities and improve their competitiveness in the workforce. Lieutenant Ray Baez, an officer with the California Department of Corrections, discusses employment opportunities with Cpl. Jennifer Rolon, an intelligence analyst during the Career Fair portion of the summit. Approximately 600 participants attended the event, which hosted 109 companies from a diverse field ranging from finance to the automotive industry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez)

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Former Marine and Medal of Honor Dakota Meyer offered a keynote speech about transitioning into civilian employment to veterans at the staff-noncommissioned officer academy at the School of Infantry-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 17.

Former Marine and Medal of Honor Dakota Meyer offered a keynote speech about transitioning into civilian employment to veterans at the staff-noncommissioned officer academy at the School of Infantry-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 17.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton Transition Readiness Program and the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy held a graduation today for Marines that passed the 16 week software programming course offered by Microsoft and Central Texas University.

“When I heard about this course, I knew it was a great opportunity and it just made sense, since I’m transitioning out.” said Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Lashley, a graduate of the software programming course. “This course gives you a lot of the basic programming skills. It is very beneficial, especially for someone that has no background in [information technology] , like I did.”

Any personnel that have a significant interest in software programming please contact (760) 725-6386 for more information.

(Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton Transition Readiness Program and the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy held a graduation today for Marines that passed the 16 week software programming course offered by Microsoft and Central Texas University. “When I heard about this course, I knew it was a great opportunity and it just made sense, since I’m transitioning out.” said Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Lashley, a graduate of the software programming course. “This course gives you a lot of the basic programming skills. It is very beneficial, especially for someone that has no background in [information technology] , like I did.” Any personnel that have a significant interest in software programming please contact (760) 725-6386 for more information. (Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer)

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton Transition Readiness Program and the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy held a graduation today for Marines that passed the 16 week software programming course offered by Microsoft and Central Texas University.

“When I heard about this course, I knew it was a great opportunity and it just made sense, since I’m transitioning out.” said Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Lashley, a graduate of the software programming course. “This course gives you a lot of the basic programming skills. It is very beneficial, especially for someone that has no background in [information technology] , like I did.”

Any personnel that have a significant interest in software programming please contact (760) 725-6386 for more information.

(Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Camp Pendleton Transition Readiness Program and the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy held a graduation today for Marines that passed the 16 week software programming course offered by Microsoft and Central Texas University. “When I heard about this course, I knew it was a great opportunity and it just made sense, since I’m transitioning out.” said Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Lashley, a graduate of the software programming course. “This course gives you a lot of the basic programming skills. It is very beneficial, especially for someone that has no background in [information technology] , like I did.” Any personnel that have a significant interest in software programming please contact (760) 725-6386 for more information. (Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer)

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer