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Marine families attend a vendor fair hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 15. Thirty vendors participated in the two-hour event, which was held to enhance sales for the Country Store and raise awareness about its services. The store is in Camp Pendleton's Mainside area and hosts a number of restaurants, a beverage shop, a grocery store and tailoring services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez/ Released)

Marine families attend a vendor fair hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 15. Thirty vendors participated in the two-hour event, which was held to enhance sales for the Country Store and raise awareness about its services. The store is in Camp Pendleton's Mainside area and hosts a number of restaurants, a beverage shop, a grocery store and tailoring services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

The Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, visits Pendleton as one of the stops during a routine military installations tour Aug. 12.

Transition is a high priority for the Department of Defense, so while here, Hagel briefly monitored two of the Transition Readiness Program classes before speaking to the attendees.

“Don’t ever underestimate the value of your experience … leadership, common sense and staying cool when there’s a crisis,” said Hagel to the pre-retirement class. “These are values added that (non-military) people do not have.”

He thanked the Marines for their service and wished them good luck in their future endeavors before heading to the air station where he conducted a town hall meeting with service members.

The Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, visits Pendleton as one of the stops during a routine military installations tour Aug. 12. Transition is a high priority for the Department of Defense, so while here, Hagel briefly monitored two of the Transition Readiness Program classes before speaking to the attendees. “Don’t ever underestimate the value of your experience … leadership, common sense and staying cool when there’s a crisis,” said Hagel to the pre-retirement class. “These are values added that (non-military) people do not have.” He thanked the Marines for their service and wished them good luck in their future endeavors before heading to the air station where he conducted a town hall meeting with service members.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Spartans defeated the 11th Marines Cannon Cockers 26 - 7 during the first game of the Commanding General's Cup Camp Pendleton Tackle Football League. Despite a close first half, the Spartans gained momentum by using a powerful run game to put them ahead 12 - 7. The Spartans plowed through the defense with two rushing touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead at 18 - 7. They then secured their victory with a 20 yard pass in the fourth quarter, shutting down the already struggling Cannon Cocker defense. Teams from various units on base compete on the gridiron every Tuesday. For more information on the teams schedules visit www.mccscp.com/athletics/

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Spartans defeated the 11th Marines Cannon Cockers 26 - 7 during the first game of the Commanding General's Cup Camp Pendleton Tackle Football League. Despite a close first half, the Spartans gained momentum by using a powerful run game to put them ahead 12 - 7. The Spartans plowed through the defense with two rushing touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead at 18 - 7. They then secured their victory with a 20 yard pass in the fourth quarter, shutting down the already struggling Cannon Cocker defense. Teams from various units on base compete on the gridiron every Tuesday. For more information on the teams schedules visit www.mccscp.com/athletics/

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Spartans defeated the 11th Marines Cannon Cockers 26 - 7 during the first game of the Commanding General's Cup Camp Pendleton Tackle Football League. Despite a close first half, the Spartans gained momentum by using a powerful run game to put them ahead 12 - 7. The Spartans plowed through the defense with two rushing touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead at 18 - 7. They then secured their victory with a 20 yard pass in the fourth quarter, shutting down the already struggling Cannon Cocker defense. Teams from various units on base compete on the gridiron every Tuesday. For more information on the teams schedules visit www.mccscp.com/athletics/

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Spartans defeated the 11th Marines Cannon Cockers 26 - 7 during the first game of the Commanding General's Cup Camp Pendleton Tackle Football League. Despite a close first half, the Spartans gained momentum by using a powerful run game to put them ahead 12 - 7. The Spartans plowed through the defense with two rushing touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead at 18 - 7. They then secured their victory with a 20 yard pass in the fourth quarter, shutting down the already struggling Cannon Cocker defense. Teams from various units on base compete on the gridiron every Tuesday. For more information on the teams schedules visit www.mccscp.com/athletics/

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

The Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, visits Pendleton as one of the stops during a routine military installations tour Aug. 12.

Transition is a high priority for the Department of Defense, so while here, Hagel briefly monitored two of the Transition Readiness Program classes before speaking to the attendees.

“Don’t ever underestimate the value of your experience … leadership, common sense and staying cool when there’s a crisis,” said Hagel to the pre-retirement class. “These are values added that (non-military) people do not have.”

He thanked the Marines for their service and wished them good luck in their future endeavors before heading to the air station where he conducted a town hall meeting with service members.

The Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, visits Pendleton as one of the stops during a routine military installations tour Aug. 12. Transition is a high priority for the Department of Defense, so while here, Hagel briefly monitored two of the Transition Readiness Program classes before speaking to the attendees. “Don’t ever underestimate the value of your experience … leadership, common sense and staying cool when there’s a crisis,” said Hagel to the pre-retirement class. “These are values added that (non-military) people do not have.” He thanked the Marines for their service and wished them good luck in their future endeavors before heading to the air station where he conducted a town hall meeting with service members.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

America's Forgotten Heroes, a non-profit organization committed to raising awareness of the service and sacrifice military working dog handlers provide to their country, attended a memorial at Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9.

The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled a memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service.

America's Forgotten Heroes, a non-profit organization committed to raising awareness of the service and sacrifice military working dog handlers provide to their country, attended a memorial at Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled a memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

2nd Lt. Benjamin Maple, the kennel master with the Marine Corps Police Department Camp Pendleton K-9 Unit, gives a speech at a memorial dedication with his daughter Taylor Star Maple, 6 at the Pacific Views Event Center’s Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

2nd Lt. Benjamin Maple, the kennel master with the Marine Corps Police Department Camp Pendleton K-9 Unit, gives a speech at a memorial dedication with his daughter Taylor Star Maple, 6 at the Pacific Views Event Center’s Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Sgt. Stevens Filiciano, a military working dog handler with Marine Corps Police Department Camp Pendleton K-9 Unit, plays with his dog Robi at a memorial to honor dog handlers at Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled a memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

Sgt. Stevens Filiciano, a military working dog handler with Marine Corps Police Department Camp Pendleton K-9 Unit, plays with his dog Robi at a memorial to honor dog handlers at Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled a memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Two 'gold star' mothers, Julie Schrock (left) and Tammie Ashley (right), whose sons paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, attend a memorial in honor of military working dog handlers at the Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

Two 'gold star' mothers, Julie Schrock (left) and Tammie Ashley (right), whose sons paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, attend a memorial in honor of military working dog handlers at the Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

2nd Lt. Benjamin Maple, the kennel master with the Marine Corps Police Department Camp Pendleton K-9 Unit, attends a memorial dedication with his children, Ajay Maple, 2(center) and Taylor Star Maple, 6 (right) at the Pacific Views Event Center’s Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

2nd Lt. Benjamin Maple, the kennel master with the Marine Corps Police Department Camp Pendleton K-9 Unit, attends a memorial dedication with his children, Ajay Maple, 2(center) and Taylor Star Maple, 6 (right) at the Pacific Views Event Center’s Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Military dog handlers with the United States Marine Corps and their families attend a memorial dedicated to their fallen comrades at the Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

Military dog handlers with the United States Marine Corps and their families attend a memorial dedicated to their fallen comrades at the Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Joe Robinson, retired scout dog handler from the Vietnam era, pays respect to all fallen military working dog handlers at a memorial in their honor at the Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate all K-9 handling service members.

Joe Robinson, retired scout dog handler from the Vietnam era, pays respect to all fallen military working dog handlers at a memorial in their honor at the Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate all K-9 handling service members.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Joe Robinson, retired scout dog handler from the Vietnam era, read off the names of fallen military working dog handlers at a memorial in their honor at the Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate all K-9 handling service members.

Joe Robinson, retired scout dog handler from the Vietnam era, read off the names of fallen military working dog handlers at a memorial in their honor at the Pacific Views Event Center's Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate all K-9 handling service members.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Amanda Rogers, sister of Sgt. Matthew Rogers, a combat instructor with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West, rides a light armored vehicle during a Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9.

The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

"It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Amanda Rogers, sister of Sgt. Matthew Rogers, a combat instructor with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West, rides a light armored vehicle during a Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9. The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. "It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Staff Sgt. Ryan Kresan, platoon sergeant with Assault Amphibian School Battalion, shakes hands with Teagan Perkins, four, inside an amphibious assault vehicle during a Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9.

The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

"It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Staff Sgt. Ryan Kresan, platoon sergeant with Assault Amphibian School Battalion, shakes hands with Teagan Perkins, four, inside an amphibious assault vehicle during a Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9. The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. "It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Marines and their loved ones participate in a rock climbing event during a Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9.

The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

"It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Marines and their loved ones participate in a rock climbing event during a Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9. The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. "It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Lourdes Perez prepares to fire the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9.

The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

"It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Lourdes Perez prepares to fire the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9. The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. "It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca

Capt. David Rooks, company commander, India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West, strolls with his wife Melissa and his son Zachary, six, before participating in a Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9.

The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

"It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Capt. David Rooks, company commander, India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West, strolls with his wife Melissa and his son Zachary, six, before participating in a Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9. The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. "It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez

Andrea Lillywhite observes her shot group after firing the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9.

The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

"It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Andrea Lillywhite observes her shot group after firing the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9. The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. "It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca

Sgt. Giovanni Perez and his wife Lourdes Perez prepare to fire the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9.

The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

"It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Sgt. Giovanni Perez and his wife Lourdes Perez prepare to fire the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Jane Wayne Day event at the School of Infantry here, Aug. 9. The day started off with one group breaking off to learn how to operate different weapons systems such as the M16 service rifle and the M9 service pistols using the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer. They travelled to Range 210C to conduct a live-fire shoot with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. "It was a fun experience," said Kaylee Walter, whose husband serves as the executive officer for India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, SOI-W. "It was surprising how heavy the weapon was and how hard it was to hit the target. It really gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation as to what my husband does."

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca