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MCB Camp Pendleton

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Oceanside, California

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The base animal shelter hosted an event during Clear the Shelters day, holding 36 dogs and cats up for adoption at reduced prices, Aug. 15. Other attractions included a military working dogs exhibit, a barbecue lunch and a petting zoo.

The base animal shelter hosted an event during Clear the Shelters day, holding 36 dogs and cats up for adoption at reduced prices, Aug. 15. Other attractions included a military working dogs exhibit, a barbecue lunch and a petting zoo.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

The Dallas Cowboys watch Marines and role players take part in a demonstration at the Infantry Immersion Trainer, August 12. The Infantry Immersion Trainer is a hands-on, mixed reality training facility that simulates the sights, smells, sounds and feel of a real village, in designated locations. The purpose of the facility is to provide a realistic environment in which to train Marines for deployment.

The Dallas Cowboys watch Marines and role players take part in a demonstration at the Infantry Immersion Trainer, August 12. The Infantry Immersion Trainer is a hands-on, mixed reality training facility that simulates the sights, smells, sounds and feel of a real village, in designated locations. The purpose of the facility is to provide a realistic environment in which to train Marines for deployment.

Photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Camp Pendleton children attend the first day of the school year at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School, August 17. Parents of kindergartners were invited to a Back to School morning to ease their children’s transition to the school environment and learn how they could help out at home.

Camp Pendleton children attend the first day of the school year at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School, August 17. Parents of kindergartners were invited to a Back to School morning to ease their children’s transition to the school environment and learn how they could help out at home.

Photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines

Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines

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Marines introduce family members to the Marine Corps during the School of Infantry West's Family Day at the 52 Area Fitness Field, August 15.

Family members were given the opportunity to ride Light Armored Vehicles and Assault Amphibious Vehicles, compete in the Combat Fitness Test, learn about marksmanship and weapons safety in the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer and travel to Range 210C to shoot the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

Marines introduce family members to the Marine Corps during the School of Infantry West's Family Day at the 52 Area Fitness Field, August 15. Family members were given the opportunity to ride Light Armored Vehicles and Assault Amphibious Vehicles, compete in the Combat Fitness Test, learn about marksmanship and weapons safety in the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer and travel to Range 210C to shoot the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

Photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression.

Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression.

Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression.

Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression.

Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression.

Jim Russell sits in the middle of the The Janice Griffiths Gallery with his rotund service pug, Mr. Beau, resting on his lap. The dim lights and cool interior of the gallery offer both some relief from the heat of the day as Russell recounts his tale of his life journey from military discipline to artistic expression.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

The Freqs took first place overall in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General's Cup at the 11 Area shopping center, July 23. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

The Freqs took first place overall in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General's Cup at the 11 Area shopping center, July 23. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Marines and Sailors competed in the Military Battle Challenge, Commanding General’s Cup competition at the 11 Area shopping center, July 22. Competitors raced to complete a series of tasks such as scaling a rope net, moving five 40lb. fuel canisters and shooting laser guns. The Military Battle Challenge is a new obstacle course race that tests competitor’s endurance, strength and marksmanship skills against the clock and each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machinegun, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission.

The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Marines with the Advanced Infantryman, Machinegun, Mortarman, Assaultman and Anti-Tank Missileman courses conduct the Final Field Exercise, a live-fire exercise which engages the students’ leadership abilities by allowing them a degree of flexibility in planning and accomplishing a company-wide mission. The courses introduce students to advanced concepts, new technology, techniques tactics and procedures through classroom instruction, lecture, practical application, field training, and live fire exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez