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Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Marines from Headquarters and Support Battalion learned basic marksmanship skills using the M1014 combat shotgun and the M9 service pistol at range 206, Feb. 11. The Marines competed in friendly competitions to improve team morale such as a sprint followed by a speed load and shoot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Combat Camera, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen/Released).

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Combat Camera, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen/Released).

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal speaks to the audience during the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green stood relieved by Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal as the I MEF Sergeant Major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Combat Camera, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal speaks to the audience during the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green stood relieved by Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal as the I MEF Sergeant Major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Combat Camera, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgts. Maj. Ronald L. Green (left), Bradley A. Kasal (center), and Lt. Gen. David H. Berger salute as the Colors march by during the Pass In Review portion of the Relief and Appointment Ceremony for the I Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Combat Camera, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgts. Maj. Ronald L. Green (left), Bradley A. Kasal (center), and Lt. Gen. David H. Berger salute as the Colors march by during the Pass In Review portion of the Relief and Appointment Ceremony for the I Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Combat Camera, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

U.S. Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) color guard prepare for the start of the I MEF Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Combat Camera, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen/Released).

U.S. Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) color guard prepare for the start of the I MEF Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Combat Camera, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen/Released).

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green greets Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, at the I Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Combat Camera, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen/Released).

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green greets Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, at the I Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Bradley A. Kasal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Combat Camera, MCIWEST-MCB CamPen/Released).

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

Buckeye is a Golden Retriever and German Shepherd mix and available for adoption at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter. The adoption fee at the shelter for dogs is $110.

Buckeye is a Golden Retriever and German Shepherd mix and available for adoption at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter. The adoption fee at the shelter for dogs is $110.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Nopalita is a domestic short-hair mix and available for adoption at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter. The adoption fee at the shelter for cats is $85.

Nopalita is a domestic short-hair mix and available for adoption at the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter. The adoption fee at the shelter for cats is $85.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Col. Robert W. Gates, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, was honored during his retirement ceremony, Jan. 30. Gates enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1980 and served honorably for nearly 35 years.

Col. Robert W. Gates, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, was honored during his retirement ceremony, Jan. 30. Gates enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1980 and served honorably for nearly 35 years.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Col. Robert W. Gates, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, was honored during his retirement ceremony, Jan. 30. Gates enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1980 and served honorably for nearly 35 years.

Col. Robert W. Gates, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, was honored during his retirement ceremony, Jan. 30. Gates enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1980 and served honorably for nearly 35 years.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Col. Robert W. Gates, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, was honored during his retirement ceremony, Jan. 30. Gates enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1980 and served honorably for nearly 35 years.

Col. Robert W. Gates, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, was honored during his retirement ceremony, Jan. 30. Gates enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1980 and served honorably for nearly 35 years.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, center-right, eats with Marines at the 24 Area Chow Hall during a visit to Camp Pendleton, Jan. 29.

Ayala is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Command.

Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, center-right, eats with Marines at the 24 Area Chow Hall during a visit to Camp Pendleton, Jan. 29. Ayala is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Command.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta was joined by members of the Browne family for the rededication of the Browne Child Development Center in a ceremony here, Jan. 29. The child development center was named after Capt. Edward R. Browne who died in combat during the Vietnam War, July 1967. Brig. Gen. Banta is Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta was joined by members of the Browne family for the rededication of the Browne Child Development Center in a ceremony here, Jan. 29. The child development center was named after Capt. Edward R. Browne who died in combat during the Vietnam War, July 1967. Brig. Gen. Banta is Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Members of the California state legislators' staff view the M249 squad automatic rifle during a tour of Camp Pendleton, Jan. 23. The staff also viewed other weapons such as the M16 service rifle, M203 grenade launcher and M27 infantry automatic rifle.

Members of the California state legislators' staff view the M249 squad automatic rifle during a tour of Camp Pendleton, Jan. 23. The staff also viewed other weapons such as the M16 service rifle, M203 grenade launcher and M27 infantry automatic rifle.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson